Classifications

• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
  • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
  • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
  • B60J7/12—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
  • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
  • B60J7/20—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops
  • B60J7/202—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops being characterised by moveable cover parts for closing the gap between boot lid and rearmost seats
  • B60J7/203—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops being characterised by moveable cover parts for closing the gap between boot lid and rearmost seats the cover part comprising cover side flaps
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
  • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
  • B60J7/20—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops
  • B60J7/202—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops being characterised by moveable cover parts for closing the gap between boot lid and rearmost seats

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a rear shelf for a motor vehicle provided with a folding roof in its rear trunk, and more particularly to such a vehicle comprising means capable of passing said shelf from a position of use where it is generally arranged. substantially horizontally between a chassis element of the vehicle and the front edge of a lid of said trunk, in a retracted position where it is generally disposed substantially vertically so as to leave a passage space for said roof between said chassis element and said edge .
• the lateral elements are each articulated at a transverse edge of said central element around a substantially longitudinal axis.
• control mechanisms of the lateral elements are complex and not very satisfactory.
• the present invention aims to overcome this drawback. More particularly, the present invention aims to provide a rear shelf for a vehicle provided with a folding roof in which means are provided for retracting its lateral edges when it passes from one position to the other.
• a first object of the invention is a rear shelf for a motor vehicle with a folding roof in its rear trunk and means capable of passing said shelf from a position of use where it is generally disposed substantially horizontally between an element of the vehicle chassis and the front edge of a lid of said trunk in a retracted position or it is generally arranged substantially vertically so as to create a passage space for said roof between said chassis element and said front edge, said tablet comprising:
• cam followers, cam tracks and elastic means being arranged to arrange said lateral elements generally in the plane of said central element when the shelf is in the position of use and to tilt said lateral elements relative to said central element when the shelf is in the retracted position.
• the lateral elements of the tablet can pivot either up or down relative to their position of use depending on the spaces available in the vehicle and the particular kinematics of the tablet.
• the invention also relates to a motor vehicle comprising a rear shelf as described above.
• FIG. 1 is a partial view in longitudinal section of a vehicle with a folding roof, the tablet being produced according to a first embodiment
• FIGS. 2a and 2b are half-views in cross section of a vehicle provided with a tablet according to the first embodiment, the tablet being in the use position and in the retracted position respectively;
• Figures 3a and 3b are views similar to Figure 2, the tablet being respectively in the use position and in the retracted position, said tablet being produced according to a variant of the first embodiment;
• FIGS. 4a and 4b are half-views in cross section of a vehicle provided with a tablet according to a second embodiment, said tablet being in the use position and in the retracted position respectively.
• a vehicle with a folding roof comprises a chassis 1, a rear trunk lid 2, and a rear shelf 4 longitudinally joining the rear edge of the chassis 1 to the front edge of the lid 2.
• the vehicle roof is composed of a plurality of elements of which only the rear element 3 is shown. In the position where the vehicle roof covers the passenger compartment, the rear edge of the roof arrives at the junction between the rear edge of the shelf 4 and the front edge of the cover 2.
• the shelf 4 is tilted to a substantially vertical position and the front part of the cover 2 is lifted.
• the rear shelf 4 comprises a central element 5 and two lateral elements 6 hinged to the central element around a longitudinal axis 7.
• the articulation around the axes 7 allows an upward movement (FIGS. 1 to 3) or downward (FIG. 4) of the lateral elements 6 relative to the central element 5.
• the lateral elements 6 are retracted towards the bottom of the vehicle, so that it is not necessary to move the roof back before the movement of the shelf 4.
• FIGS. 1 and 2 there are provided articulated arms 8 fixed by one end to the shelf 4, and by the other end to the chassis 1.
• a rod 9 directly mounted on these arm 8 ( Figure 2) allows, through a system of connecting rods (not shown) to rotate the side elements 6 downwards.
• the downward pivoting of the lateral elements 6 is carried out by means of a lug 10 integral with the lateral elements 6.
• This lug 10 constitutes a cam follower capable of cooperating with a cam track 11 located on a support 12 secured to the chassis 1.
• a spring 14 disposed between the lug 10 and a lug 13 located on the central element 5 of the shelf is arranged to cause such pivoting.
• the lateral elements 6 are retracted towards the top of the vehicle, so that it is necessary to move the roof back by any suitable means before moving the tablet 4 .
• the lateral elements 6 are provided with a cam follower 15 in the form of a swan neck, the end 16 of which is pivotally mounted on the central element 5 of the tablet 4.
• This cam follower 15 is arranged to cooperate with a cam track 17 located on the support 12 secured to the chassis 1.
• a return spring 18 is fixed on the one hand to the nose 19 of the cam follower 15, and on the other hand to a lug 20 located on the tablet.
• This spring 18 makes it possible to apply the nose 19 of the cam follower 15 to the cam path 17, when the tablet 4 is in the position of use (FIG. 4a). Then, when the shelf 4 is raised, the spring 18 drives the nose 19 of the cam follower 15 upwards, this movement causing the lateral element 6 to be raised, and its pivoting relative to the central element 5.
• Known means are provided for passing the central element 5 of the tablet from its position of use shown in FIGS. 2a, 3a and 4a where it provides the junction between the chassis 1 of the vehicle and the front edge of the rear trunk lid, in a retracted position where it leaves a free passage for the roof elements between the chassis and said front edge.

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• Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
• Vehicle Step Arrangements And Article Storage (AREA)
• Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)

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