EP1534547A2 - Aerodynamic improvement for convertible car - Google Patents

Aerodynamic improvement for convertible car

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EP1534547A2
EP1534547A2 EP03755624A EP03755624A EP1534547A2 EP 1534547 A2 EP1534547 A2 EP 1534547A2 EP 03755624 A EP03755624 A EP 03755624A EP 03755624 A EP03755624 A EP 03755624A EP 1534547 A2 EP1534547 A2 EP 1534547A2
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panel
deflector
vehicle according
windshield
deflector panel
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French (fr)
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Gérard Queveau
Paul Queveau
Jacques Gandemer
Jean-Paul Bouchet
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Heuliez SAS
CSTB
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France Design SA
Heuliez SAS
CSTB
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    • 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
    • B60J1/00—Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor
    • B60J1/20—Accessories, e.g. wind deflectors, blinds
    • B60J1/2002—Wind deflectors specially adapted for preventing soiling, e.g. for side windows
    • B60J1/2005—Wind deflectors specially adapted for preventing soiling, e.g. for side windows for windscreens
    • 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
    • B60J7/22—Wind deflectors for open roofs
    • B60J7/223—Wind deflectors for open roofs specially adapted for convertible cars

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  • the present invention relates to an aerodynamic improvement made to discoverable vehicles and in particular to vehicles of the convertible type, with a sunroof in the form of a soft top or a retractable rigid roof, intended for example to be housed in the rear trunk.
  • the passenger compartment of this type of vehicle is very often the seat of aerodynamic disturbances when it is traveling at high speed, and the various means adopted to limit these disturbances sometimes give rise to other drawbacks.
  • a solution used consists of installing non-return nets, located at the rear of the two seats furthest forward of the vehicle, to provide protection for the occupants of these front seats.
  • the disadvantage of this system lies in the fact that it considerably restricts rearward visibility; moreover, in a vehicle comprising two rows of seats, the installation of this type of net condemns the places arranged at the rear.
  • the corresponding nets constitute an accessory which requires user intervention for its installation, and in general for a limited use since it only relates to periods of high speed driving.
  • these nets when these nets are in the active position, they tend to modify the appearance of the vehicle.
  • it must also find its place in the vehicle to be properly stored.
  • the vehicle according to the invention comprises a deflector panel which extends from the trailing edge of the windscreen and which is provided, in its central or central part intended to be located between the two front seats, with intrinsic means arranged to deflect an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment, so as to reduce, in the central part of the latter, the swirling air flows caused by the low pressure zone which is located behind the windshield, when whether the vehicle is moving at high or very high speed.
  • the means for deflecting an air flow which flows over the passenger compartment consist of a sort of scoop disposed in the middle part of the deflector panel.
  • the scoop in question is arranged in the rear middle part of the deflector panel; preferably it is in the form of a tilting flap housed in a reservation arranged in said deflector panel.
  • the corresponding flap is advantageously articulated at the rear edge of the deflector panel, and its leading edge is preferably located at the level of the conductor's face.
  • the deflector panel is provided with appropriate means which make it possible to adjust and maintain the orientation of the scoop flap, to allow the flow rate of the air flow deflected towards the interior of the passenger compartment to be adjusted.
  • the discoverable vehicle comprises a telescopic type deflector panel which consists of at least two side bands provided with means for securing to the windshield, and a transverse panel associated with said side bands by an arrangement of type slides, so as to vary at will the longitudinal position of the inlet opening of the scoop.
  • the means for diverting the air flow towards the interior of the vehicle consist of a sort of scoop in the form of a channel arranged over at least part of the length of the deflector panel, and whose axis extends perpendicular to the front edge of said panel.
  • the corresponding channel extends substantially over the entire length of the deflector panel. Its entrance opening is located advantageously at the front edge of the deflector panel, arranged substantially perpendicular to the plane P of the latter; its outlet opening is located at the rear end of said deflector panel, disposed in the plane P of said panel, or at an angle between this plane P and the plane of the inlet opening.
  • the inlet opening of this channel has a larger section than the section of its outlet opening.
  • the deflector panel is provided with means which allow the articulation of its front edge on the trailing edge of the vehicle windshield.
  • the deflector panel is provided with means for securing to the vehicle windshield, of the rigid fastening type, which fastenings correspond to the means for securing the sunroof to the windshield.
  • the discoverable vehicle comprises means which allow the articulation of the rear edge of the deflector panel on a hoop secured to the windshield.
  • the deflector panel comprises means which allow its automatic lifting in the absence of a roof, associated with a lifting limitation stop. These automatic lifting means can consist of a return spring system (s) or a simple air intake.
  • the distance between the trailing edge of the windscreen and the rear edge of the deflector panel is between 200 and 350 mm, depending on the arrangement of the vehicle and its own aerodynamics, in particular the aerodynamics of its windshield.
  • the invention also relates to the wind deflector for a discoverable vehicle as defined above; this wind deflector consists of a deflector panel intended to extend over the entire width of the windshield, and it is provided with intrinsic means making it possible to deflect the air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment to oppose the formation of vortex recirculations.
  • this deflector panel can be integrated into the structure of the vehicle or even consist of a simple accessory secured to the windshield as required.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic side view of a discoverable vehicle of the convertible type, provided with a possible embodiment of a deflector system according to the invention
  • - Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view from above, showing the arrangement of the deflector system according to Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the deflector system according to the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of another alternative embodiment of a deflector panel according to the invention, seen in perspective from below;
  • FIG. 5 is a sectional view along 5-5 of Figure 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic side view of a discoverable vehicle provided with the deflector panel illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, this panel being fixed directly on the windshield;
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view from above, showing the arrangement of the deflector system of Figures 4 to 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic representation of another alternative embodiment of the invention, comprising a deflector panel according to Figures 4 and 5, articulated at its rear edge on a hoop secured to the vehicle windshield;
  • Figure 9 is a schematic view, in section, which shows the alternative embodiment of Figure 8 with the deflector panel in the active position;
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic view, in section, which shows the alternative embodiment of Figure 8 with the deflector panel in the inactive position, covered by the sunroof.
  • the vehicle 1, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a discoverable vehicle of the convertible type, with a sunroof 2 and two front seats 3 and 4.
  • the sunroof 2 is shown in dotted lines only in FIG. 1.
  • This vehicle 1 is shown with a single row of seats, but it can also, without distinction, include two rows of seats, the seats arranged at the rear being more or less close to the front seats.
  • the windshield 5 of this vehicle comprises, at its trailing edge, a deflector 6 which forms a sort of extension of said windshield towards the rear.
  • This deflector 6 makes it possible to guide the air flow and to protect the driver, and possibly the front passenger, who is (are) just below.
  • the deflector 6 is in the form of a large transverse panel of plane P of the sun visor type, provided with a front border 7 and a rear border 8.
  • This panel 6 extends in width over the entire width of the trailing edge of the windshield 5, and in length over a few tens of centimeters. Its front edge 7 is associated with the windshield 5 by means of an articulation system 10. This articulation 10 makes it possible to pass the deflector 6 from a retracted position, folded under the windshield 5, to an active position , as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in which it is positioned substantially horizontally, in the extension of said windshield 5.
  • the trailing edge 8 of the deflector 6 is carried towards the rear, providing effective protection for persons installed at the front of the vehicle.
  • This deflector 6 extends the windshield and further comprises means for reducing or even eliminating aerodynamic disturbances in the passenger compartment. These means are suitable for deviating an air flow, and this forced air flow is introduced into the central part of the passenger compartment, substantially between the two front seats 3 and 4.
  • These means for deflecting the air flow consist of a sort of scoop 12 arranged here at the rear and central part of the deflector panel 6.
  • This scoop 12 consists of an opening 13 formed in the deflector panel 6, associated to a deflector flap 14.
  • the flap 14 can be articulated at the rear edge 8 of the deflector panel 6. Appropriate means, not shown, are provided between this flap 14 forming the scoop 12 with the opening 13, and the deflector panel 6, for adjusting and maintain its orientation, in order to obtain the appropriate air flow.
  • this deflector system can be of the telescopic type .
  • the corresponding deflector 6 comprises a transverse panel 16 secured to the windshield 5 by means of lateral strips 17 which extend longitudinally. These lateral bands 17 are articulated at the trailing edge of the windshield by means of the hinge pins 10.
  • the side strips 17 form an extension of the windshield and also channel the air flow.
  • the space between the trailing edge of the windshield and the upstream edge 7 of the panel 16 is relatively small, so as not to disturb the flow.
  • the flap 14 forming the scoop 12 with the opening 13 is positioned as previously at the trailing edge 8 of the panel 16. This flap 14 is articulated on this trailing edge 8.
  • the panel 16 is associated with the lateral bands 17 to the by means of an arrangement in the form of slides 18. These slides 18 make it possible to adjust the distance from the trailing edge of the panel 16 relative to the trailing edge of the windshield 5.
  • the distance between the trailing edge of the windscreen and the trailing edge of the deflector panel is advantageously between 200 ' and 350 mm, depending on the type of vehicle and its aerodynamics, and in particular aerodynamics of the windshield.
  • the leading edge 19 of the flap 14 of the scoop 12 is generally located substantially at the level of the plumb of the face of the conductor of the vehicle, to efficiently channel the air flow in the central part of the passenger compartment, between the front seats 3 and 4, at the rear part of the latter.
  • This position of the leading edge 19 of the flap 14 is adjustable in the case of the telescopic deflector shown in FIG. 3, so that it can be adapted to the position of the driver.
  • FIGS 4 to 7 illustrate another alternative embodiment of the deflector system according to the invention.
  • this wind deflector is in the form of a panel 6 ′ of plane P, with a substantially straight front edge 7 and a generally curved rear edge 8 which gives it slightly longer in the center than the sides.
  • anchoring means shown schematically at 20, intended to come and hang on the additional anchoring means arranged on the windshield of the vehicle, to ensure the fixing of the deflector panel 6 'in the extension of the trailing edge of said windshield.
  • These anchoring means 20 are preferably adapted to ensure a rigid connection between the panel 6 'and the windshield 5; they advantageously correspond to the means for anchoring the sunroof to said windshield.
  • the panel 6 ′ On its median axis 22, the panel 6 ′ comprises the scoop-shaped means 12 which make it possible to channel an air flow in the center and towards the rear of the cabin of the equipped vehicle.
  • the scoop 12 here consists of a channel or a sort of tunnel 24 centered on the median axis 22 of the panel 6 '; this channel 24 extends perpendicular to the front edge 7 of the deflector panel, and it extends over the entire length of this panel.
  • the inlet opening 25 of the channel 24 is located at the front edge 7 of the panel 6 '; this inlet opening 25 is flattened and lies in a plane P 'which is substantially perpendicular to the plane P of the deflector panel 6'.
  • the outlet opening 26 of the channel 24 is located on the side of the rear edge 8 of the panel 6 '.
  • This outlet opening 26 is also flattened and it extends in a plane P "at an angle, lying between the plane P of the panel 6 'and the perpendicular plane P' of the inlet opening 25.
  • the section of the inlet opening 25 is larger than the section of the outlet opening 26, and the arch of the channel 24 is arranged at an angle, or has a slightly arched shape in the direction of its longitudinal axis, to orient the air flow down as best as possible, in association with the orientation of the outlet opening 26.
  • Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the deflector panel 6 'of Figures 4 and 5 in position, in line with the trailing edge of the windshield 5 of a vehicle 1. Most or all of the inlet opening 25 of the scoop 12 is located just above the trailing edge of the windshield 5 and the outlet opening 26 is located between the two front seats, above the head of the front passengers.
  • This deflector panel 6 ′ can be produced by molding of plastic or resin. It is used as a removable accessory, mounted as required after opening the removable roof.
  • Figures 8 to 10 also show an alternative embodiment of the invention, with a deflector panel 6 'identical or similar to that illustrated in relation to Figures 4 to 7, but fixed here by its rear edge on a hoop 28 secured to the windshield 5.
  • the ends of the arch 28 can be fixed permanently on the uprights or on the upper crosspiece of the windshield, and the shape of this arch is adapted to that of the deflector panel 6 'so that the front edge of the latter comes position near the trailing edge of the windshield.
  • the rear edge 8 of the panel 6 ' is secured to the arch 28 by means of a hinge 30, and its front edge is carried by any suitable means to allow it to be retracted under the trailing edge of the windshield when one does not wish to use the deflector means, and to allow its extraction or its projection above said windshield to activate the deflector system.
  • the active position of the deflector panel 6 ' is illustrated in Figure 9, and its inactive position is shown in Figure 10.
  • the deflector panel 6' is covered by the sun roof 2 of the vehicle.
  • the front part of the deflector panel 6 ′ can come to rest on the structure of the vehicle in the inactive position, and this front part can be raised to place in the active position, when the roof of the vehicle is removed.
  • This lifting can for example be carried out by means of an air intake system, when the vehicle is traveling above a certain speed, or by an appropriate system of return spring (s).
  • a stop system for example in the form of a hook 32, can be used to limit the ascent of the front part of the deflector panel 6 ′, in order to precisely adjust its active position.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a convertible car comprising at least one windscreen (5), one folding roof, and two front seats (3, 4); it further comprises a panel-shaped wind deflector (6) provided with a front edge (7) and a rear edge (8), said panel (6) extending from the trailing edge of the windscreen (5), over its entire width. The invention is characterized in that the deflector panel (6) is provided, in its median part designed to be located between the two front seats (3, 4), integrated means (12) designed to deflect an air stream towards the inside of the passenger compartment, so as to counter the formation of turbulent recirculation.

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PERFECTIONNEMENT AERODYNAMIQUE POUR VEHICULE AERODYNAMIC IMPROVEMENT FOR VEHICLE
DECOUVRABLE La présente invention concerne un perfectionnement aérodynamique apporté aux véhicules découvrables et en particulier aux véhicules du type cabriolets, avec un toit ouvrant en forme de capote ou un toit rigide rétractable, destiné par exemple à venir se loger dans le coffre arrière.DISCOVERABLE The present invention relates to an aerodynamic improvement made to discoverable vehicles and in particular to vehicles of the convertible type, with a sunroof in the form of a soft top or a retractable rigid roof, intended for example to be housed in the rear trunk.
L'habitacle de ce type de véhicule est bien souvent le siège de perturbations aérodynamiques lorsqu'il roule à grande vitesse, et les différents moyens adoptés pour limiter ces perturbations font parfois naître d'autres inconvénients.The passenger compartment of this type of vehicle is very often the seat of aerodynamic disturbances when it is traveling at high speed, and the various means adopted to limit these disturbances sometimes give rise to other drawbacks.
Ainsi, par exemple, une solution utilisée consiste à installer des filets anti-retour, situés à l'arrière des deux sièges les plus en avant du véhicule, pour offrir une protection pour les occupants de ces sièges avant. L'inconvénient de ce système réside dans le fait qu'il restreint singulièrement la visibilité vers l'arrière ; de plus, dans un véhicule comportant deux rangées de sièges, l'installation de ce type de filet condamne les places disposées à l'arrière. Les filets correspondants constituent un accessoire qui nécessite une intervention de l'utilisateur pour sa mise en place, et en général pour une utilisation limitée puisqu'elle ne concerne que les périodes de roulage à grande vitesse. De plus, lorsque ces filets sont en position active, ils ont tendance à modifier l'aspect du véhicule. Enfin, comme tous les accessoires, il doit aussi trouver sa place dans le véhicule pour y être correctement rangé.Thus, for example, a solution used consists of installing non-return nets, located at the rear of the two seats furthest forward of the vehicle, to provide protection for the occupants of these front seats. The disadvantage of this system lies in the fact that it considerably restricts rearward visibility; moreover, in a vehicle comprising two rows of seats, the installation of this type of net condemns the places arranged at the rear. The corresponding nets constitute an accessory which requires user intervention for its installation, and in general for a limited use since it only relates to periods of high speed driving. In addition, when these nets are in the active position, they tend to modify the appearance of the vehicle. Finally, like all accessories, it must also find its place in the vehicle to be properly stored.
Les documents EP-0895 889 et EP-0733 506 montrent qu'il est possible d'installer des panneaux déflecteurs de vent dans le prolongement du bord de fuite du pare-brise. Mais ces panneaux déflecteurs, adaptés pour dévier le flux d'air vers le haut, au-dessus du conducteur et de l'éventuel passager avant, ne permettent pas d'aboutir à des résultats optimisés. Malgré leur présence, il persiste toujours des recirculations tourbillonnaires à l'intérieur de l'habitacle qui sont source de gêne pour les occupants du véhicule. La présente invention propose un perfectionnement aux véhicules de type découvrables, qui permet d'éviter les différents inconvénients des matériels existants ; ce perfectionnement prend en compte les phénomènes aérodynamiques et en particulier les phénomènes liés aux mouvements du véhicule dans l'air. Le véhicule conforme à l'invention comporte un panneau déflecteur qui s'étend à partir du bord de fuite du pare-brise et qui est muni, dans sa partie médiane ou centrale destinée à se situer entre les deux sièges avant, de moyens intrinsèques aménagés pour dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle, de façon à réduire, dans la partie centrale de ce dernier, les flux d'air tourbillonnants provoqués par la zone dépressionnaire qui se situe derrière le pare-brise, lorsque que le véhicule évolue à grande ou très grande vitesse.Documents EP-0895 889 and EP-0733 506 show that it is possible to install wind deflection panels in the extension of the trailing edge of the windshield. However, these deflector panels, adapted to deflect the air flow upwards, above the driver and the possible front passenger, do not lead to optimized results. Despite their presence, there is still vortex recirculation inside the passenger compartment which is a source of discomfort for the occupants of the vehicle. The present invention provides an improvement to discoverable type vehicles, which avoids the various drawbacks of existing equipment; this improvement takes into account aerodynamic phenomena and in particular phenomena linked to the movements of the vehicle in the air. The vehicle according to the invention comprises a deflector panel which extends from the trailing edge of the windscreen and which is provided, in its central or central part intended to be located between the two front seats, with intrinsic means arranged to deflect an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment, so as to reduce, in the central part of the latter, the swirling air flows caused by the low pressure zone which is located behind the windshield, when whether the vehicle is moving at high or very high speed.
Selon une disposition préférentielle de l'invention, les moyens permettant de dévier un flux d'air qui s'écoule sur l'habitacle sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope disposée dans la partie médiane du panneau déflecteur.According to a preferred arrangement of the invention, the means for deflecting an air flow which flows over the passenger compartment consist of a sort of scoop disposed in the middle part of the deflector panel.
Selon une première forme de réalisation possible, l'écope en question est disposée dans la partie médiane arrière du panneau déflecteur ; de préférence elle se présente sous la forme d'un volet basculant logé dans une réservation aménagée dans ledit panneau déflecteur. Le volet correspondant est avantageusement articulé au niveau de la bordure arrière du panneau déflecteur, et son bord d'attaque se situe de préférence au niveau de l'aplomb de la face du conducteur.According to a first possible embodiment, the scoop in question is arranged in the rear middle part of the deflector panel; preferably it is in the form of a tilting flap housed in a reservation arranged in said deflector panel. The corresponding flap is advantageously articulated at the rear edge of the deflector panel, and its leading edge is preferably located at the level of the conductor's face.
Toujours selon l'invention, le panneau déflecteur est muni de moyens appropriés qui permettent de régler et de maintenir l'orientation du volet formant écope, pour permettre d'ajuster le débit du flux d'air dévié vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle.Still according to the invention, the deflector panel is provided with appropriate means which make it possible to adjust and maintain the orientation of the scoop flap, to allow the flow rate of the air flow deflected towards the interior of the passenger compartment to be adjusted. .
Selon une variante de réalisation, le véhicule découvrable comporte un panneau déflecteur de type télescopique qui est constitué au moins de deux bandes latérales munies de moyens de solidarisation avec le pare-brise, et d'un panneau transversal associé auxdites bandes latérales par un aménagement de type glissières, de façon à pouvoir faire varier à volonté la position longitudinale de l'ouverture d'entrée de l'écope.According to an alternative embodiment, the discoverable vehicle comprises a telescopic type deflector panel which consists of at least two side bands provided with means for securing to the windshield, and a transverse panel associated with said side bands by an arrangement of type slides, so as to vary at will the longitudinal position of the inlet opening of the scoop.
Selon une autre forme de réalisation possible, les moyens pour dévier le flux d'air vers l'intérieur du véhicule sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope en forme de canal aménagé sur une partie au moins de la longueur du panneau déflecteur, et dont l'axe s'étend perpendiculairement à la bordure avant dudit panneau.According to another possible embodiment, the means for diverting the air flow towards the interior of the vehicle consist of a sort of scoop in the form of a channel arranged over at least part of the length of the deflector panel, and whose axis extends perpendicular to the front edge of said panel.
De préférence, le canal correspondant s'étend sensiblement sur toute la longueur du panneau déflecteur. Son ouverture d'entrée se situe avantageusement au niveau de la bordure avant du panneau déflecteur, disposée sensiblement perpendiculairement au plan P de ce dernier ; son ouverture de sortie se situe au niveau de l'extrémité arrière dudit panneau déflecteur, disposée dans le plan P dudit panneau, ou en biais entre ce plan P et le pian de l'ouverture d'entrée.Preferably, the corresponding channel extends substantially over the entire length of the deflector panel. Its entrance opening is located advantageously at the front edge of the deflector panel, arranged substantially perpendicular to the plane P of the latter; its outlet opening is located at the rear end of said deflector panel, disposed in the plane P of said panel, or at an angle between this plane P and the plane of the inlet opening.
Selon une autre particularité, l'ouverture d'entrée de ce canal a une section plus importante que la section de son ouverture de sortie.According to another particular feature, the inlet opening of this channel has a larger section than the section of its outlet opening.
Selon une forme de réalisation particulière, le panneau déflecteur est muni de moyens qui permettent l'articulation de sa bordure avant sur le bord de fuite du pare-brise du véhicule.According to a particular embodiment, the deflector panel is provided with means which allow the articulation of its front edge on the trailing edge of the vehicle windshield.
Dans une autre forme de réalisation possible, le panneau déflecteur est muni de moyens de solidarisation avec le pare-brise du véhicule, de type fixations rigides, lesquelles fixations correspondent aux moyens de solidarisation du toit ouvrant avec le pare-brise. Selon encore une autre forme de réalisation possible, le véhicule découvrable comporte des moyens qui permettent l'articulation de la bordure arrière du panneau déflecteur sur un arceau solidarisé avec le pare-brise. Selon cette variante de réalisation, le panneau déflecteur comporte des moyens qui permettent son relevage automatique en l'absence de toiture, associés à une butée de limitation de relèvement. Ces moyens de relevage automatique peuvent consister en un système de ressort(s) de rappel ou en une simple prise d'air.In another possible embodiment, the deflector panel is provided with means for securing to the vehicle windshield, of the rigid fastening type, which fastenings correspond to the means for securing the sunroof to the windshield. According to yet another possible embodiment, the discoverable vehicle comprises means which allow the articulation of the rear edge of the deflector panel on a hoop secured to the windshield. According to this alternative embodiment, the deflector panel comprises means which allow its automatic lifting in the absence of a roof, associated with a lifting limitation stop. These automatic lifting means can consist of a return spring system (s) or a simple air intake.
Toujours selon l'invention, la distance entre le bord de fuite du pare- brise et la bordure arrière du panneau déflecteur est comprise entre 200 et 350 mm, selon l'aménagement du véhicule et son aérodynamisme propre, en particulier l'aérodynamisme de son pare-brise.Still according to the invention, the distance between the trailing edge of the windscreen and the rear edge of the deflector panel is between 200 and 350 mm, depending on the arrangement of the vehicle and its own aerodynamics, in particular the aerodynamics of its windshield.
L'invention concerne également le déflecteur de vent pour un véhicule découvrable tel que défini ci-dessus ; ce déflecteur de vent est constitué d'un panneau déflecteur destiné à s'étendre sur toute la largeur du pare-brise, et il est muni de moyens intrinsèques permettant de dévier le flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle de façon à s'opposer à la formation de recirculations tourbillonnaires. Selon la forme de réalisation choisie, ce panneau déflecteur peut être intégré à la structure du véhicule ou bien consister en un simple accessoire solidarisé avec le pare-brise en fonction des besoins.The invention also relates to the wind deflector for a discoverable vehicle as defined above; this wind deflector consists of a deflector panel intended to extend over the entire width of the windshield, and it is provided with intrinsic means making it possible to deflect the air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment to oppose the formation of vortex recirculations. Depending on the embodiment chosen, this deflector panel can be integrated into the structure of the vehicle or even consist of a simple accessory secured to the windshield as required.
Mais l'invention sera encore illustrée, sans être aucunement limitée, par la description suivante de plusieurs formes de réalisation données uniquement à titre d'exemple et représentées sur les dessins annexés dans lesquels :However, the invention will be further illustrated, without being in any way limited, by the following description of several embodiments given solely by way of example and shown in the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue schématique de coté d'un véhicule découvrable du genre cabriolet, muni d'une forme de réalisation possible d'un système déflecteur selon l'invention ; - la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective de dessus, montrant l'aménagement du système déflecteur conforme à la figure 1 ;- Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a discoverable vehicle of the convertible type, provided with a possible embodiment of a deflector system according to the invention; - Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view from above, showing the arrangement of the deflector system according to Figure 1;
- la figure 3 est une vue de dessus d'une variante de réalisation du système déflecteur selon l'invention ;- Figure 3 is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the deflector system according to the invention;
- la figure 4 est une représentation schématique d'une autre variante de réalisation d'un panneau déflecteur conforme à l'invention, vu en perspective par-dessous ;- Figure 4 is a schematic representation of another alternative embodiment of a deflector panel according to the invention, seen in perspective from below;
- la figure 5 est une vue en coupe selon 5-5 de la figure 4 ;- Figure 5 is a sectional view along 5-5 of Figure 4;
- la figure 6 est une vue schématique de coté d'un véhicule découvrable muni du panneau déflecteur illustré sur les figures 4 et 5, ce panneau étant fixé directement sur le pare-brise ;- Figure 6 is a schematic side view of a discoverable vehicle provided with the deflector panel illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, this panel being fixed directly on the windshield;
- la figure 7 est une vue schématique en perspective de dessus, montrant l'aménagement du système déflecteur des figures 4 à 6 ;- Figure 7 is a schematic perspective view from above, showing the arrangement of the deflector system of Figures 4 to 6;
- la figure 8 est une représentation schématique d'une autre variante de réalisation de l'invention, comprenant un panneau déflecteur conforme aux figures 4 et 5, articulé au niveau de sa bordure arrière sur un arceau solidaire du pare-brise du véhicule ;- Figure 8 is a schematic representation of another alternative embodiment of the invention, comprising a deflector panel according to Figures 4 and 5, articulated at its rear edge on a hoop secured to the vehicle windshield;
- la figure 9 est une vue schématique, en coupe, qui montre la variante de réalisation de la figure 8 avec le panneau déflecteur en position active ;- Figure 9 is a schematic view, in section, which shows the alternative embodiment of Figure 8 with the deflector panel in the active position;
- la figure 10 est une vue schématique, en coupe, qui montre la variante de réalisation de la figure 8 avec le panneau déflecteur en position inactive, recouvert par le toit ouvrant.- Figure 10 is a schematic view, in section, which shows the alternative embodiment of Figure 8 with the deflector panel in the inactive position, covered by the sunroof.
Le véhicule 1 , représenté sur les figures 1 et 2, est un véhicule découvrable du type cabriolet, avec un toit ouvrant 2 et deux sièges avant 3 et 4. Le toit ouvrant 2 est illustré en pointillés uniquement sur la figure 1. Ce véhicule 1 est représenté avec une seule rangée de sièges, mais il peut également, indistinctement, comporter deux rangées de sièges, les sièges disposés à l'arrière étant plus ou moins rapprochés des sièges avant.The vehicle 1, shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is a discoverable vehicle of the convertible type, with a sunroof 2 and two front seats 3 and 4. The sunroof 2 is shown in dotted lines only in FIG. 1. This vehicle 1 is shown with a single row of seats, but it can also, without distinction, include two rows of seats, the seats arranged at the rear being more or less close to the front seats.
Le pare-brise 5 de ce véhicule comporte, au niveau de son bord de fuite, un déflecteur 6 qui forme une sorte de prolongement dudit pare-brise vers l'arrière. Ce déflecteur 6 permet de guider le flux d'air et de protéger le conducteur, et éventuellement le passager avant, qui se situe(nt) juste en dessous.The windshield 5 of this vehicle comprises, at its trailing edge, a deflector 6 which forms a sort of extension of said windshield towards the rear. This deflector 6 makes it possible to guide the air flow and to protect the driver, and possibly the front passenger, who is (are) just below.
Le déflecteur 6 se présente sous la forme d'un grand panneau transversal de plan P du type pare-soleil, muni d'une bordure avant 7 et d'une bordure arrière 8.The deflector 6 is in the form of a large transverse panel of plane P of the sun visor type, provided with a front border 7 and a rear border 8.
Ce panneau 6 s'étend en largeur sur toute la largeur du bord de fuite du pare- brise 5, et en longueur sur quelques dizaines de centimètres. Sa bordure avant 7 est associée au pare-brise 5 au moyen d'un système d'articulation 10. Cette articulation 10 permet de faire passer le déflecteur 6 d'une position escamotée, repliée sous le pare-brise 5, à une position active, comme représenté figures 1 et 2, dans laquelle il est positionné sensiblement à l'horizontale, dans le prolongement dudit pare-brise 5.This panel 6 extends in width over the entire width of the trailing edge of the windshield 5, and in length over a few tens of centimeters. Its front edge 7 is associated with the windshield 5 by means of an articulation system 10. This articulation 10 makes it possible to pass the deflector 6 from a retracted position, folded under the windshield 5, to an active position , as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in which it is positioned substantially horizontally, in the extension of said windshield 5.
Le bord de fuite 8 du déflecteur 6 est reporté vers l'arrière, offrant une protection efficace pour les personnes installées à l'avant du véhicule.The trailing edge 8 of the deflector 6 is carried towards the rear, providing effective protection for persons installed at the front of the vehicle.
Ce déflecteur 6 prolonge le pare-brise et comporte en plus des moyens pour réduire, voire supprimer les perturbations aérodynamiques dans l'habitacle. Ces moyens sont adaptés pour réaliser une déviation d'un flux d'air, et ce flux d'air forcé est introduit dans la partie centrale de l'habitacle, sensiblement entre les deux sièges avant 3 et 4.This deflector 6 extends the windshield and further comprises means for reducing or even eliminating aerodynamic disturbances in the passenger compartment. These means are suitable for deviating an air flow, and this forced air flow is introduced into the central part of the passenger compartment, substantially between the two front seats 3 and 4.
Ces moyens de déviation du flux d'air consistent en une sorte d'écope 12 aménagée ici au niveau de la partie arrière et centrale du panneau déflecteur 6. Cette écope 12 est constituée d'une ouverture 13 aménagée dans le panneau déflecteur 6, associée à un volet déflecteur 14. Ce volet 14, qui s'étend en biais, vers le haut et vers l'avant à partir de l'extrémité arrière de l'ouverture 13, permet de détourner un flux d'air et de l'orienter vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle, au centre vers l'arrière des sièges, comme représenté par la flèche 15 sur la figure 2. Le volet 14 peut être articulé au niveau de la bordure arrière 8 du panneau déflecteur 6. Des moyens appropriés, non représentés, sont prévus entre ce volet 14 formant l'écope 12 avec l'ouverture 13, et le panneau déflecteur 6, pour régler et maintenir son orientation, afin d'obtenir le débit d'air approprié.These means for deflecting the air flow consist of a sort of scoop 12 arranged here at the rear and central part of the deflector panel 6. This scoop 12 consists of an opening 13 formed in the deflector panel 6, associated to a deflector flap 14. This flap 14, which extends at an angle, upwards and forwards from the rear end of the opening 13, makes it possible to divert an air flow and the orient towards the interior of the passenger compartment, in the center towards the rear of the seats, as represented by arrow 15 in FIG. 2. The flap 14 can be articulated at the rear edge 8 of the deflector panel 6. Appropriate means, not shown, are provided between this flap 14 forming the scoop 12 with the opening 13, and the deflector panel 6, for adjusting and maintain its orientation, in order to obtain the appropriate air flow.
Cette canalisation d'une partie de l'air qui s'écoule sur le véhicule, vers le centre de l'habitacle, comme représenté sur les figures 1 et 2, s'oppose à la formation de recirculations fluides tourbillonnaires qui découlent de la zone dépressionnaire située derrière le pare-brise 5. Pour limiter l'encombrement du système déflecteur, en position inactive en particulier, et pour permettre son adaptation à tous types de véhicules découvrables, ce système déflecteur, comme représenté figure 3, peut être du type télescopique.This channeling of part of the air flowing over the vehicle, towards the center of the passenger compartment, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, is opposed to the formation of swirling fluid recirculations which arise from the area low pressure located behind the windshield 5. To limit the size of the deflector system, in the inactive position in particular, and to allow its adaptation to all types of discoverable vehicles, this deflector system, as shown in Figure 3, can be of the telescopic type .
Le déflecteur 6 correspondant comporte un panneau transversal 16 solidarisé avec le pare-brise 5 par l'intermédiaire de bandes latérales 17 qui s'étendent longitudinalement. Ces bandes latérales 17 sont articulées au niveau du bord de fuite du pare-brise au moyen des axes d'articulation 10.The corresponding deflector 6 comprises a transverse panel 16 secured to the windshield 5 by means of lateral strips 17 which extend longitudinally. These lateral bands 17 are articulated at the trailing edge of the windshield by means of the hinge pins 10.
Les bandes latérales 17 forment un prolongement du pare-brise et canalisent également le flux d'air. L'espace entre le bord de fuite du pare-brise et le bord amont 7 du panneau 16 est relativement faible, afin de ne pas perturber l'écoulement.The side strips 17 form an extension of the windshield and also channel the air flow. The space between the trailing edge of the windshield and the upstream edge 7 of the panel 16 is relatively small, so as not to disturb the flow.
Le volet 14 formant l'écope 12 avec l'ouverture 13 est positionné comme précédemment au niveau du bord de fuite 8 du panneau 16. Ce volet 14 est articulé sur ce bord de fuite 8. Le panneau 16 est associé aux bandes latérales 17 au moyen d'un aménagement en forme de glissières 18. Ces glissières 18 permettent de régler la distance du bord de fuite du panneau 16 par rapport au bord de fuite du pare- brise 5.The flap 14 forming the scoop 12 with the opening 13 is positioned as previously at the trailing edge 8 of the panel 16. This flap 14 is articulated on this trailing edge 8. The panel 16 is associated with the lateral bands 17 to the by means of an arrangement in the form of slides 18. These slides 18 make it possible to adjust the distance from the trailing edge of the panel 16 relative to the trailing edge of the windshield 5.
D'une manière générale, la distance entre le bord de fuite du pare-brise et le bord de fuite du panneau déflecteur est avantageusement comprise entre 200' et 350 mm, selon le type de véhicule et son aérodynamisme, et en particulier l'aérodynamisme du pare-brise.In general, the distance between the trailing edge of the windscreen and the trailing edge of the deflector panel is advantageously between 200 ' and 350 mm, depending on the type of vehicle and its aerodynamics, and in particular aerodynamics of the windshield.
Le bord d'attaque 19 du volet 14 de l'écope 12 se situe d'une manière générale sensiblement au niveau de l'aplomb de la face du conducteur du véhicule, pour canaliser efficacement le flux d'air dans la partie centrale de l'habitacle, entre les sièges avant 3 et 4, au niveau de la partie arrière de ces derniers.The leading edge 19 of the flap 14 of the scoop 12 is generally located substantially at the level of the plumb of the face of the conductor of the vehicle, to efficiently channel the air flow in the central part of the passenger compartment, between the front seats 3 and 4, at the rear part of the latter.
Cette position du bord d'attaque 19 du volet 14 est réglable dans le cas du déflecteur télescopique représenté figure 3, de façon à pouvoir être adapté à la position du conducteur.This position of the leading edge 19 of the flap 14 is adjustable in the case of the telescopic deflector shown in FIG. 3, so that it can be adapted to the position of the driver.
Les figures 4 à 7 illustrent une autre variante de réalisation du système déflecteur conforme à l'invention.Figures 4 to 7 illustrate another alternative embodiment of the deflector system according to the invention.
Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 4 et 5, ce déflecteur de vent se présente sous la forme d'un panneau 6' de plan P, avec une bordure avant 7 sensiblement rectiligne et une bordure arrière 8 de forme générale arquée qui lui confère une longueur un peu supérieure au centre par rapport aux cotés. Sur les cotés de la bordure avant 7, on remarque la présence de moyens d'ancrage, schématisés en 20, destinés à venir s'accrocher sur les moyens d'ancrage complémentaires aménagés sur le pare-brise du véhicule, pour assurer la fixation du panneau déflecteur 6' dans le prolongement du bord de fuite dudit pare-brise. Ces moyens d'ancrage 20 sont de préférence adaptés pour assurer une solidarisation rigide entre le panneau 6' et le pare-brise 5 ; ils correspondent avantageusement aux moyens d'ancrage du toit ouvrant sur ledit pare-brise.As can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5, this wind deflector is in the form of a panel 6 ′ of plane P, with a substantially straight front edge 7 and a generally curved rear edge 8 which gives it slightly longer in the center than the sides. On the sides of the front edge 7, we note the presence of anchoring means, shown schematically at 20, intended to come and hang on the additional anchoring means arranged on the windshield of the vehicle, to ensure the fixing of the deflector panel 6 'in the extension of the trailing edge of said windshield. These anchoring means 20 are preferably adapted to ensure a rigid connection between the panel 6 'and the windshield 5; they advantageously correspond to the means for anchoring the sunroof to said windshield.
Sur son axe médian 22, le panneau 6' comporte les moyens en forme d'écope 12 qui permettent de canaliser un flux d'air au centre et vers l'arrière de l'habitacle du véhicule équipé.On its median axis 22, the panel 6 ′ comprises the scoop-shaped means 12 which make it possible to channel an air flow in the center and towards the rear of the cabin of the equipped vehicle.
L'écope 12 est ici constituée d'un canal ou d'une sorte de tunnel 24 centré sur l'axe médian 22 du panneau 6' ; ce canal 24 s'étend perpendiculairement à la bordure avant 7 du panneau déflecteur, et il s'étend sur toute la longueur de ce panneau.The scoop 12 here consists of a channel or a sort of tunnel 24 centered on the median axis 22 of the panel 6 '; this channel 24 extends perpendicular to the front edge 7 of the deflector panel, and it extends over the entire length of this panel.
L'ouverture d'entrée 25 du canal 24 se situe au niveau de la bordure avant 7 du panneau 6' ; cette ouverture d'entrée 25 est aplatie et se situe dans un plan P' qui est sensiblement perpendiculaire au plan P du panneau déflecteur 6'.The inlet opening 25 of the channel 24 is located at the front edge 7 of the panel 6 '; this inlet opening 25 is flattened and lies in a plane P 'which is substantially perpendicular to the plane P of the deflector panel 6'.
L'ouverture de sortie 26 du canal 24 se situe du coté de la bordure arrière 8 du panneau 6'. Cette ouverture de sortie 26 est également aplatie et elle s'étend dans un plan P" en biais, compris entre le plan P du panneau 6' et le plan perpendiculaire P' de l'ouverture d'entrée 25. La section de l'ouverture d'entrée 25 est plus importante que la section de l'ouverture de sortie 26, et la voûte du canal 24 est aménagée en biais, ou a une forme légèrement arquée dans le sens de son axe longitudinal, pour orienter au mieux le flux d'air vers le bas, en association avec l'orientation de l'ouverture de sortie 26.The outlet opening 26 of the channel 24 is located on the side of the rear edge 8 of the panel 6 '. This outlet opening 26 is also flattened and it extends in a plane P "at an angle, lying between the plane P of the panel 6 'and the perpendicular plane P' of the inlet opening 25. The section of the inlet opening 25 is larger than the section of the outlet opening 26, and the arch of the channel 24 is arranged at an angle, or has a slightly arched shape in the direction of its longitudinal axis, to orient the air flow down as best as possible, in association with the orientation of the outlet opening 26.
Les figures 6 et 7 illustrent le panneau déflecteur 6' des figures 4 et 5 en position, dans le prolongement du bord de fuite du pare-brise 5 d'un véhicule 1. La majeur partie ou la totalité de l'ouverture d'entrée 25 de l'écope 12 se situe juste au dessus du bord de fuite du pare-brise 5 et l'ouverture de sortie 26 se situe entre les deux sièges avants, au dessus de la tête des passagers avants.Figures 6 and 7 illustrate the deflector panel 6 'of Figures 4 and 5 in position, in line with the trailing edge of the windshield 5 of a vehicle 1. Most or all of the inlet opening 25 of the scoop 12 is located just above the trailing edge of the windshield 5 and the outlet opening 26 is located between the two front seats, above the head of the front passengers.
Ce panneau déflecteur 6' peut être réalisé par moulage de matière plastique ou de résine. Il est utiiisé comme accessoire amovible, monté en fonction des besoins après ouverture du toit amovible.This deflector panel 6 ′ can be produced by molding of plastic or resin. It is used as a removable accessory, mounted as required after opening the removable roof.
Les figures 8 à 10 montrent encore une variante de réalisation de l'invention, avec un panneau déflecteur 6' identique ou similaire à celui illustré en relation avec les figures 4 à 7, mais fixé ici par sa bordure arrière sur un arceau 28 solidarisé au pare-brise 5.Figures 8 to 10 also show an alternative embodiment of the invention, with a deflector panel 6 'identical or similar to that illustrated in relation to Figures 4 to 7, but fixed here by its rear edge on a hoop 28 secured to the windshield 5.
Les extrémités de l'arceau 28 peuvent être fixées à demeure sur les montants ou sur la traverse supérieure du pare-brise, et la forme de cet arceau est adaptée à celle du panneau déflecteur 6' pour que la bordure avant de ce dernier vienne se positionner à proximité du bord de fuite du pare-brise. La bordure arrière 8 du panneau 6' est solidarisée avec l'arceau 28 par l'intermédiaire d'une articulation 30, et sa bordure avant est portée par tout moyen approprié pour permettre son escamotage sous le bord de fuite du pare- brise lorsqu'on ne souhaite pas utiliser les moyens déflecteurs, et pour permettre son extraction ou sa mise en saillie au dessus dudit pare-brise pour activer le système déflecteur.The ends of the arch 28 can be fixed permanently on the uprights or on the upper crosspiece of the windshield, and the shape of this arch is adapted to that of the deflector panel 6 'so that the front edge of the latter comes position near the trailing edge of the windshield. The rear edge 8 of the panel 6 'is secured to the arch 28 by means of a hinge 30, and its front edge is carried by any suitable means to allow it to be retracted under the trailing edge of the windshield when one does not wish to use the deflector means, and to allow its extraction or its projection above said windshield to activate the deflector system.
La position active du panneau déflecteur 6' est illustrée sur la figure 9, et sa position inactive est représentée sur la figure 10. Sur cette figure 10, le panneau déflecteur 6' est recouvert par le toit ouvrant 2 du véhicule.The active position of the deflector panel 6 'is illustrated in Figure 9, and its inactive position is shown in Figure 10. In this Figure 10, the deflector panel 6' is covered by the sun roof 2 of the vehicle.
La partie avant du panneau déflecteur 6' peut venir reposer sur la structure du véhicule en position inactive, et cette partie avant peut être relevée pour se placer en position active, lorsque le toit du véhicule est enlevé. Ce relevage peut par exemple être réalisé au moyen d'un système de prise d'air, lorsque le véhicule roule au-delà d'une certaine vitesse, ou encore par un système approprié de ressort(s) de rappel.The front part of the deflector panel 6 ′ can come to rest on the structure of the vehicle in the inactive position, and this front part can be raised to place in the active position, when the roof of the vehicle is removed. This lifting can for example be carried out by means of an air intake system, when the vehicle is traveling above a certain speed, or by an appropriate system of return spring (s).
Un système de butée, par exemple en forme de crochet 32, peut être utilisé pour limiter la remontée de la partie avant du panneau déflecteur 6', en vue d'ajuster précisément sa position active. A stop system, for example in the form of a hook 32, can be used to limit the ascent of the front part of the deflector panel 6 ′, in order to precisely adjust its active position.

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1.- Véhicule découvrable comportant, au moins, un pare-brise (5), un toit ouvrant (2) et deux sièges avants (3, 4), lequel véhicule comporte également un déflecteur de vent en forme de panneau (6, 6') muni d'une bordure avant (7) et d'une bordure arrière (8), lequel panneau déflecteur (6, 6') s'étend à partir du bord de fuite dudit pare-brise (5), sur toute la largeur de ce dernier, caractérisé en ce que ledit panneau déflecteur (6, 6') est muni, dans sa partie médiane destinée à se situer entre les deux sièges avants (3, 4), de moyens intrinsèques (12) aménagés pour dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle, de façon à s'opposer à la formation de recirculations tourbillonnaires.1.- Discoverable vehicle comprising, at least, a windshield (5), a sunroof (2) and two front seats (3, 4), which vehicle also comprises a panel-shaped wind deflector (6, 6 ') provided with a front edge (7) and a rear edge (8), which deflector panel (6, 6') extends from the trailing edge of said windshield (5), over the entire width of the latter, characterized in that said deflector panel (6, 6 ') is provided, in its median part intended to be located between the two front seats (3, 4), of intrinsic means (12) arranged to deflect a air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment, so as to prevent the formation of vortex recirculations.
2.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en que les moyens permettant de dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope (12) disposée dans la partie médiane du panneau déflecteur (6, 6').2.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the means making it possible to deflect an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment consist of a sort of scoop (12) disposed in the middle part of the panel deflector (6, 6 ').
3.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les moyens permettant de dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope (12) disposée dans la partie médiane arrière du panneau déflecteur (6). 3.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the means for deflecting an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment consist of a sort of scoop (12) disposed in the rear middle part of the deflector panel (6).
4.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendication 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens permettant de dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope (12) en forme de volet basculant (14) logé dans une réservation (13) aménagée dans le panneau déflecteur (6). 4.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the means for deflecting an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment consist of a sort of scoop (12) in the form of a tilting flap (14) housed in a reservation (13) arranged in the deflector panel (6).
5.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le volet (14) est articulé au niveau de la bordure arrière (8) du panneau déflecteur (6).5.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the flap (14) is articulated at the rear edge (8) of the deflector panel (6).
6.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que le bord d'attaque (19) du volet (14) se situe sensiblement au niveau de l'aplomb de la face du conducteur.6.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the leading edge (19) of the flap (14) is located substantially at the level of the face of the driver.
7 '.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6) muni de moyens appropriés permettant de régler et de maintenir l'articulation du volet (14) formant l'écope (12) pour optimiser le débit du flux d'air dévié. 7 ' .- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6) provided with suitable means making it possible to adjust and maintain the articulation of the flap (14) forming the scoop (12) to optimize the flow rate of the deflected air flow.
8.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6) de type télescopique, constitué au moins de deux bandes latérales (17) comportant des moyens (10) de solidarisation avec le pare-brise (5), et d'un panneau transversal (16) associé auxdites bandes latérales (17) par un aménagement de type glissières (18), de façon à pouvoir faire varier à volonté la position longitudinale de l'écope (12).8.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6) of the telescopic type, consisting of at least two lateral strips (17) comprising means (10) of integral with the windshield (5), and a transverse panel (16) associated with said side strips (17) by a slide-type arrangement (18), so as to be able to vary the longitudinal position of the scoop (12).
9.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les moyens pour dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur du véhicule sont constitués d'une sorte d'écope (12) en forme de canal (24) aménagé sur une partie au moins de la longueur du panneau déflecteur (6') et dont l'axe (22) s'étend perpendiculairement à la bordure avant (7) dudit panneau (6').9.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the means for deflecting an air flow towards the interior of the vehicle consist of a sort of scoop (12) in the form of a channel (24) arranged on at least part of the length of the deflector panel (6 ') and whose axis (22) extends perpendicular to the front edge (7) of said panel (6').
10.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6') muni d'un canal (24) qui s'étend sensiblement sur toute sa longueur.10.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6 ') provided with a channel (24) which extends substantially over its entire length.
11.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6') muni d'un canal (24) dont l'ouverture d'entrée (25) se situe au niveau de sa bordure avant (7), disposée sensiblement perpendiculairement à son plan P, et dont l'ouverture de sortie (26) se situe au niveau de son extrémité arrière (8), disposée dans le plan P dudit panneau (6') ou en biais entre ce plan P et le plan de l'ouverture d'entrée (25).11.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6 ') provided with a channel (24), the inlet opening (25) of which is located at its front edge ( 7), arranged substantially perpendicular to its plane P, and whose outlet opening (26) is located at its rear end (8), disposed in the plane P of said panel (6 ') or at an angle between this plane P and the plan of the inlet opening (25).
12.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 9 à 11, caractérisé en qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6') muni d'un canal (24) dont l'ouverture d'entrée (25) a une section plus importante que la section de l'ouverture de sortie (26).12.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6 ') provided with a channel (24) whose inlet opening (25) has a section larger than the section of the outlet opening (26).
13.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6) muni de moyens (10) qui permettent l'articulation de sa bordure avant (7) sur le bord de fuite du pare-brise (5). 13.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6) provided with means (10) which allow the articulation of its front edge (7) on the edge windshield leakage (5).
14.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications14.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of the claims
1 à 12, caractérisé en qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6') muni de moyens (20) de solidarisation avec le pare-brise (5), de type fixations rigides, lesquelles fixations (20) correspondent aux fixations du toit ouvrant (2) sur ledit pare-brise (5). 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6 ′) provided with means (20) for securing with the windshield (5), of the rigid fastening type, which fasteners (20) correspond to the fastenings of the sunroof (2) on said windshield (5).
15.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens qui permettent l'articulation de la bordure arrière (8) du panneau déflecteur (6') sur un arceau (28) solidarisé avec le pare-brise (5). 15.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it comprises means which allow the articulation of the rear edge (8) of the deflector panel (6 ') on a hoop (28) secured to the windshield (5).
16.- Véhicule découvrable selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un panneau déflecteur (6') muni de moyens qui permettent son relevage automatique en l'absence de toiture (2), associés à une butée (32) de limitation de relèvement.16.- Discoverable vehicle according to claim 15, characterized in that it comprises a deflector panel (6 ') provided with means which allow its automatic lifting in the absence of roof (2), associated with a stop (32) of bearing limitation.
17.- Véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 16, caractérisé en ce que la distance mesurée entre le bord de fuite du pare-brise (5) et la bordure arrière du panneau déflecteur (6, 6') est comprise entre 200 et 350 mm, selon son aérodynamisme et en particulier celui de son pare-brise (5).17.- Discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the distance measured between the trailing edge of the windshield (5) and the rear edge of the deflector panel (6, 6 ') is included between 200 and 350 mm, depending on its aerodynamics and in particular that of its windshield (5).
18.- Déflecteur de vent pour véhicule découvrable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 17, constitué d'un panneau déflecteur (6, 6') destiné à s'étendre sur toute la largeur du pare-brise (5), lequel panneau déflecteur (6, 6') est muni de moyens intrinsèques (12) permettant de dévier un flux d'air vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle, de façon à s'opposer à la formation de recirculations tourbillonnaires. 18.- Wind deflector for discoverable vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 17, consisting of a deflector panel (6, 6 ') intended to extend over the entire width of the windshield (5), which deflector panel (6, 6 ') is provided with intrinsic means (12) making it possible to deflect an air flow towards the interior of the passenger compartment, so as to oppose the formation of swirling recirculations.
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