EP1654134A2 - Vehicle folding top - Google Patents

Vehicle folding top

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EP1654134A2
EP1654134A2 EP04742601A EP04742601A EP1654134A2 EP 1654134 A2 EP1654134 A2 EP 1654134A2 EP 04742601 A EP04742601 A EP 04742601A EP 04742601 A EP04742601 A EP 04742601A EP 1654134 A2 EP1654134 A2 EP 1654134A2
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roof element
vehicle
roof
central
transverse axis
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Gérard Queveau
Paul Queveau
Jean-Marc Guillez
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Heuliez SAS
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Heuliez SAS
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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
    • 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
    • B60J7/14—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
    • B60J7/143—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/148—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment at least one element being stored in vertical fashion
    • 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
    • B60J7/14—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
    • B60J7/143—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/145—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment at least two elements being folded in clamp-shell fashion
    • 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
    • B60J7/14—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
    • B60J7/143—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/146—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment all elements being folded in same orientation and stacked fashion

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  • the present invention relates to a retractable vehicle roof, and more particularly such a roof comprising several rigid roof elements movable between a position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a position in which they are stored in the rear boot of the vehicle.
  • the subject of the invention is a retractable vehicle roof, comprising several rigid roof elements movable between a position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a position in which they are stored in the rear boot of the vehicle, characterized by the fact that it comprises:
  • the rear central roof element being articulated on the vehicle chassis around a first transverse axis;
  • the intermediate central roof element being articulated on the chassis of the vehicle around a second transverse axis and the front central roof element being slidingly mounted on the intermediate central roof element;
  • the rear left side roof element, respectively right being articulated on the vehicle chassis around a third, respectively fourth, transverse axis and the rear edge of the front left side roof element, respectively right, being articulated on the front edge of the rear left side roof element, respectively right, around a fifth, respectively sixth, transverse axis.
  • the central roof elements are thus separated from the lateral roof elements, and the lateral roof elements are positioned so that they come to the lateral edges of the rear boot.
  • the front central roof element is mounted on a slide engaged in a slide carried by the intermediate central roof element.
  • the front central roof element can be pivotally mounted at the front edge of said slide, around a seventh transverse axis.
  • the retractable roof according to the invention comprises means for shifting towards the outside the rear left central roof element, respectively right, during its rotation around said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis.
  • said means may include a threaded member integral with the left rear side roof element, respectively right, arranged to cooperate with a thread complementary to said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of part of a vehicle provided with a roof according to the invention, with the roof in the closed position;
  • FIG. 7 illustrates on a larger scale part of the roof
  • FIG. 1 shows the rear part of a motor vehicle with its passenger compartment 1 and its rear trunk 2.
  • the rear trunk 2 is closed by a cover (or cover) 3 capable of opening either from the front towards the 'rear ( Figures 2 to 5) for storage in the trunk from the roof 4 of the vehicle, or in a traditional manner, from the rear to the front, for storing luggage in the trunk.
  • the longitudinal axis (forward or reverse) of the vehicle is marked 1a.
  • the cover 3 rocks around either a front axis 3c transverse to the axis 1a, or a transverse rear axis 3b located respectively towards the front and rear ends of the cover.
  • the movable roof 4 comprises a rear central element 5, an intermediate central element 6, a front central element 7, (two) rear side elements 8 and (two) front side elements 9.
  • the roof 4 is therefore a roof in several foldable parts by relative movement of these parts with respect to each other and with respect to the frame or chassis of the vehicle.
  • roof elements therefore connect front to rear the upper edge of the windshield to the front edge of the rear trunk lid 3 and laterally the upper edges of the side windows of the vehicle (not shown).
  • the rear central element 5 is articulated on the chassis 1b by two arms 10 around a transverse axis 11.
  • the frame or the structure of the vehicle vis-à-vis which the roof is articulated is called "chassis”.
  • the front central roof element 7 is mounted laterally on sliders 12.
  • the front central element 7 is mounted on the sliders 12 by means of a transverse axis of rotation 13 situated at the edge front of the element 7 and at the front end of the slides 12. This axis of rotation allows an upward and downward movement according to the arrow F1 of the rear edge of the element 7.
  • Each slide 12 is mounted by means of rollers 14 and 1 5 on a slide 16 secured to the intermediate central roof element 6.
  • This intermediate central roof element 6 is articulated on the chassis by two arms 17 around a transverse axis 1 8.
  • Each of the rear side elements 8 is articulated on the chassis around a fixed axis 19 transverse to the longitudinal axis 1 a.
  • the rear edge of each of the front side elements 9 is articulated to the front edge of the respective rear side element 8 around a transverse axis 20 (FIG. 5).
  • the lid 3 of the trunk 2 is tilted rearward, so as to open a passage 21 for the roof elements.
  • a luggage cover 22 is moved forward to free the space necessary for storing the roof.
  • Known means not shown, cause the rear central element 5 to pivot about the axis 1 1 and the front central element 7 to slide under the intermediate central element 6. During this movement, the lateral elements 8 and 9 remain fixed and the rear central element 5 is stored substantially vertically in the rear boot 2.
  • the front central 7 and intermediate 6 elements are then pivoted around the axis 18 until the configuration of FIG. 3 where these elements are stored substantially vertically in the rear boot 2.
  • Known means not shown, then cause the rear lateral elements 8 to rotate around the axes 1 9 and the front lateral elements 9 around the axes 20.
  • each of the rear side elements 8 is secured to a part 23 engaged on the shaft 1 9 secured to the vehicle chassis.
  • the part 23 is internally threaded while the axis 19 is externally threaded.
  • the lateral elements 8 and 9 are arranged substantially horizontally on the lateral edges of the rear trunk 2, the cover 3 of which can then be closed.
  • the vehicle is then in a convertible configuration.
  • the rear central roof element 5 can be reassembled independently as shown in FIG. 4 to arrange the vehicle in the so-called "Targa" configuration.
  • Figures 9 to 11 show a variant in which the central roof elements 5 to 7 are stored in the rear trunk 3 horizontally and not vertically.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a vehicle folding top. Said top comprises at least one rear central top element (5), one intermediate central top element (6), one front central top element (7), one left rear lateral top element (8), one left front lateral top element (9), one right rear lateral top element, and one right front lateral top element. The rear central top element is articulated on the vehicle body about a first transverse pin (11). The intermediate central top element is articulated on the vehicle body about a second transverse pin (18) and the front central top element is mounted on the intermediate central top element.

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TOIT ESCAMOTABLE DE VEHICULE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE ROOF
La présente invention concerne un toit escamotable de véhicule, et plus particulièrement un tel toit comprenant plusieurs éléments de toit rigides déplaçables entre une position dans laquelle ils recouvrent l'habitacle du véhicule et une position dans laquelle ils sont rangés dans le coffre arrière d u véhicule.The present invention relates to a retractable vehicle roof, and more particularly such a roof comprising several rigid roof elements movable between a position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a position in which they are stored in the rear boot of the vehicle.
On connaît de tels toits escamotables permettant de transformer un véhicule du type berline ou coupé en un véhicule du type cabriolet.There are known such retractable roofs making it possible to transform a vehicle of the sedan or coupe type into a vehicle of the convertible type.
L'un des problèmes à résoudre lors de la conception de tels toits est de ne pas trop diminuer le volume du coffre arrière lorsque les éléments de toit sont rangés.One of the problems to be solved when designing such roofs is not to decrease the volume of the rear trunk too much when the roof elements are stored.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un toit escamotable de véhicule, comprenant plusieurs éléments de toit rigides déplaçables entre une position dans laquelle ils recouvrent l'habitacle du véhicule et une position dans laquelle ils sont rangés dans le coffre arrière du véhicule, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend :To this end, the subject of the invention is a retractable vehicle roof, comprising several rigid roof elements movable between a position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a position in which they are stored in the rear boot of the vehicle, characterized by the fact that it comprises:
- au moins un élément de toit central arrière, un élément de toit central intermédiaire, et un élément de toit central avant ; - un élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, un élément de toit latéral avant gauche, un élément de toit latéral arrière droit, et un élément de toit latéral avant droit ;- at least one rear central roof element, an intermediate central roof element, and a front central roof element; - a left rear side roof element, a left front side roof element, a right rear side roof element, and a right front side roof element;
- l'élément de toit central arrière étant articulé sur le châssis du véhicule autour d'un premier axe transversal ; - l'élément de toit central intermédiaire étant articulé sur le châssis du véhicule autour d'un deuxième axe transversal et l'élément de toit central avant étant monté coulissant sur l'élément de toit central intermédiaire ; - l'élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, étant articulé sur le châssis du véhicule autour d'un troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal et le bord arrière de l'élément de toit latéral avant gauche, respectivement droit, étant articulé sur le bord avant de l'élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, autour d'un cinquième, respectivement sixième, axe transversal.- the rear central roof element being articulated on the vehicle chassis around a first transverse axis; - The intermediate central roof element being articulated on the chassis of the vehicle around a second transverse axis and the front central roof element being slidingly mounted on the intermediate central roof element; - the rear left side roof element, respectively right, being articulated on the vehicle chassis around a third, respectively fourth, transverse axis and the rear edge of the front left side roof element, respectively right, being articulated on the front edge of the rear left side roof element, respectively right, around a fifth, respectively sixth, transverse axis.
On désolidarise ainsi les éléments de toit centraux des éléments de toit latéraux, et on positionne les éléments de toit latéraux de manière qu'ils viennent sur les bords latéraux du coffre arrière.The central roof elements are thus separated from the lateral roof elements, and the lateral roof elements are positioned so that they come to the lateral edges of the rear boot.
Dans un mode de réalisation particulier, l'élément de toit central avant est monté sur un coulisseau engagé dans une glissière portée par l'élément de toit central intermédiaire.In a particular embodiment, the front central roof element is mounted on a slide engaged in a slide carried by the intermediate central roof element.
Plus particulièrement, l'élément de toit central avant peut être monté pivotant au bord avant dudit coulisseau, autour d'un septième axe transversal.More particularly, the front central roof element can be pivotally mounted at the front edge of said slide, around a seventh transverse axis.
Egalement dans un mode de réalisation particulier, le toit escamotable selon l'invention comprend des moyens pour décaler vers l'extérieur l'élément de toit central arrière gauche, respectivement droit, lors de sa rotation autour dudit troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal.Also in a particular embodiment, the retractable roof according to the invention comprises means for shifting towards the outside the rear left central roof element, respectively right, during its rotation around said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis.
On permet ainsi le passage des éléments latéraux de chaque côté des sièges arrière lors de leur rangement dans le coffre arrière.This allows the passage of the lateral elements on each side of the rear seats when storing them in the rear boot.
Plus particulièrement, lesdits moyens peuvent comprendre un organe fileté solidaire dud it élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, agencé pour coopérer avec un filetage complémentaire dudit troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal.More particularly, said means may include a threaded member integral with the left rear side roof element, respectively right, arranged to cooperate with a thread complementary to said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis.
On observera que les filetages complémentaires précités peuvent se réduire à une simple rainure hélicoïdale dans laquelle est engagé un doigt suiveur.It will be observed that the aforementioned complementary threads can be reduced to a simple helical groove in which a follower finger is engaged.
On décrira maintenant, à titre d'exemple non lim itatif, un mode de réalisation particulier de l'invention, en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés dans lesquels :A particular embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the appended schematic drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue de côté d'une partie d'un véhicule muni d 'un toit selon l'invention, avec le toit en position fermée ;- Figure 1 is a side view of part of a vehicle provided with a roof according to the invention, with the roof in the closed position;
- les figures 2 à 5 illustrent le repliement de ce toit dans le coffre arrière du véhicule ;- Figures 2 to 5 illustrate the folding of this roof in the rear trunk of the vehicle;
- la figure 6 montre le toit rangé dans le coffre arrière du véhicule ; et- Figure 6 shows the roof stored in the rear trunk of the vehicle; and
la figure 7 illustre à plus grande échelle une partie du toitFigure 7 illustrates on a larger scale part of the roof
- la figure 8 illustre à plus grande échelle un mécanisme particulier de l'invention ; et- Figure 8 illustrates on a larger scale a particular mechanism of the invention; and
- les figures 9, 10 et 1 1 montrent un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention.- Figures 9, 10 and 1 1 show another embodiment of the invention.
On voit à la figure 1 la partie arrière d'un véhicule automobile avec son habitacle 1 et son coffre arrière 2. Le coffre arrière 2 est fermé par un couvercle (ou capot) 3 susceptible de s'ouvrir soit de l'avant vers l'arrière (figures 2 à 5) pour le rangement dans le coffre du toit 4 du véhicule, soit de façon traditionnelle, de l'arrière vers l'avant, pour le rangement des bagages dans le coffre. L'axe longitudinal (d'avance ou de recul) du véhicule est repéré 1a. Ici, pour s'ouvrir, le capot 3 bascule autour soit d'un axe avant 3c transversal à l'axe 1a, soit d'un axe arrière transversal 3b situés respectivement vers les extrémités avant et arrière du capot.FIG. 1 shows the rear part of a motor vehicle with its passenger compartment 1 and its rear trunk 2. The rear trunk 2 is closed by a cover (or cover) 3 capable of opening either from the front towards the 'rear (Figures 2 to 5) for storage in the trunk from the roof 4 of the vehicle, or in a traditional manner, from the rear to the front, for storing luggage in the trunk. The longitudinal axis (forward or reverse) of the vehicle is marked 1a. Here, to open, the cover 3 rocks around either a front axis 3c transverse to the axis 1a, or a transverse rear axis 3b located respectively towards the front and rear ends of the cover.
Le toit mobile 4 comprend un élément central arrière 5, un élément central intermédiaire 6, d'un élément central avant 7, des (deux) éléments latéraux arrière 8 et des (deux) éléments latéraux avant 9.The movable roof 4 comprises a rear central element 5, an intermediate central element 6, a front central element 7, (two) rear side elements 8 and (two) front side elements 9.
Le toit 4 est donc un toit en plusieurs parties repliables par mouvement relatif de ces parties les unes par rapport aux autres et par rapport au bâti ou châssis du véhicule.The roof 4 is therefore a roof in several foldable parts by relative movement of these parts with respect to each other and with respect to the frame or chassis of the vehicle.
Ces éléments de toit relient par conséquent d'avant en arrière le bord supérieur du pare-brise au bord avant du couvercle 3 de coffre arrière et latéralement les bords supérieurs des vitres latérales du véhicule (non représentées).These roof elements therefore connect front to rear the upper edge of the windshield to the front edge of the rear trunk lid 3 and laterally the upper edges of the side windows of the vehicle (not shown).
L'élément central arrière 5 est articulé sur le châssis 1b par deux bras 10 autour d'un axe transversal 11. On appelle «châssis », le bâti ou la structure du véhicule vis-à-vis de laquelle s'articule le toit.The rear central element 5 is articulated on the chassis 1b by two arms 10 around a transverse axis 11. The frame or the structure of the vehicle vis-à-vis which the roof is articulated is called "chassis".
Comme montré à la figure 7, l'élément de toit central avant 7 est monté latéralement sur des coulisseaux 12. L'élément central avant 7 est monté sur les coulisseaux 12 par l'intermédiaire d'un axe de rotation 13 transversal situé au bord avant de l'élément 7 et à l'extrémité avant des coulisseaux 12. Cet axe de rotation permet un mouvement vers le haut et vers le bas selon la flèche F1 du bord arrière de l'élément 7. Chaque coulisseau 12 est monté par l'intermédiaire de galets 14 et 1 5 sur une glissière 16 solidaire de l'élément de toit central intermédiaire 6. Cet élément de toit central intermédiaire 6 est articulé sur le châssis par deux bras 17 autour d'un axe transversal 1 8.As shown in FIG. 7, the front central roof element 7 is mounted laterally on sliders 12. The front central element 7 is mounted on the sliders 12 by means of a transverse axis of rotation 13 situated at the edge front of the element 7 and at the front end of the slides 12. This axis of rotation allows an upward and downward movement according to the arrow F1 of the rear edge of the element 7. Each slide 12 is mounted by means of rollers 14 and 1 5 on a slide 16 secured to the intermediate central roof element 6. This intermediate central roof element 6 is articulated on the chassis by two arms 17 around a transverse axis 1 8.
Des moyens de motorisation de tout type connu permettent le coulissement des coulisseaux 12 dans les glissières 16.Motorization means of any known type allow the slides 12 to slide in the slides 16.
Chacun des éléments latéraux arrière 8 est articulé sur le châssis autour d'un axe fixe 19 transversal à l'axe longitudinal 1 a. Le bord arrière de chacun des éléments latéraux avant 9 est articulé au bord avant de l'élément latéral arrière 8 respectif autour d'un axe transversal 20 (figure 5).Each of the rear side elements 8 is articulated on the chassis around a fixed axis 19 transverse to the longitudinal axis 1 a. The rear edge of each of the front side elements 9 is articulated to the front edge of the respective rear side element 8 around a transverse axis 20 (FIG. 5).
Dans la figure 1 , les éléments de toit 5-9 sont dépliés au- dessus de l'habitacle 1 qu'ils recouvrent. Le véhicule est alors en configuration de berline ou de coupé.In Figure 1, the roof elements 5-9 are unfolded above the passenger compartment 1 which they cover. The vehicle is then in sedan or coupe configuration.
Dans la figure 2, le couvercle 3 du coffre 2 est basculé vers l'arrière, de manière à ouvrir un passage 21 pour les éléments de toit. Un cache-bagages 22 est déplacé vers l'avant pour libérer l'espace nécessaire au rangement du toit. Des moyens connus, non représentés, entraînent le pivotement de l'élément central arrière 5 autour de l'axe 1 1 et le coulissement de l'élément central avant 7 sous l'élément central intermédiaire 6. Lors de ce mouvement, les éléments latéraux 8 et 9 restent fixes et l'élément central arrière 5 est rangé sensiblement verticalement dans le coffre arrière 2..In Figure 2, the lid 3 of the trunk 2 is tilted rearward, so as to open a passage 21 for the roof elements. A luggage cover 22 is moved forward to free the space necessary for storing the roof. Known means, not shown, cause the rear central element 5 to pivot about the axis 1 1 and the front central element 7 to slide under the intermediate central element 6. During this movement, the lateral elements 8 and 9 remain fixed and the rear central element 5 is stored substantially vertically in the rear boot 2.
Les éléments centraux avant 7 et intermédiaires 6 sont alors pivotes autour de l'axe 18 jusqu'à la configuration de la figure 3 où ces éléments sont rangés sensiblement verticalement dans le coffre arrière 2. Des moyens connus, non représentés, entraînent alors la rotation des éléments latéraux arrière 8 autour des axes 1 9 et des éléments latéraux avant 9 autour des axes 20.The front central 7 and intermediate 6 elements are then pivoted around the axis 18 until the configuration of FIG. 3 where these elements are stored substantially vertically in the rear boot 2. Known means, not shown, then cause the rear lateral elements 8 to rotate around the axes 1 9 and the front lateral elements 9 around the axes 20.
Si on se réfère à la figure 8, on voit que chacun des éléments latéraux arrière 8 est solidaire d'une pièce 23 engagée sur l'arbre 1 9 solidaire d u châssis du véhicule. La pièce 23 est filetée intérieurement tand is que l'axe 19 est fileté extérieurement. Ainsi, lors de la rotation des éléments de toit 8 autour de l'axe 19, ils sont entraînés vers l'extérieur de manière à être décalés par rapport à leur position d 'origine. Ce mouvement permet ainsi le passage des éléments latéraux 8 et 9 de chaque côté des sièges arrière du véhicule et de chaque côté des éléments centraux qui sont déjà rangés dans le coffre.If we refer to Figure 8, we see that each of the rear side elements 8 is secured to a part 23 engaged on the shaft 1 9 secured to the vehicle chassis. The part 23 is internally threaded while the axis 19 is externally threaded. Thus, during the rotation of the roof elements 8 around the axis 19, they are driven outward so as to be offset from their original position. This movement thus allows the passage of the lateral elements 8 and 9 on each side of the rear seats of the vehicle and on each side of the central elements which are already stored in the boot.
Lorsque ces mouvements de rotation et de translation sont terminés, les éléments latéraux 8 et 9 sont rangés sensiblement horizontalement sur les bords latéraux du coffre arrière 2 dont le couvercle 3 peut a lors être refermé. Le véhicule se trouve alors en configuration de cabriolet.When these rotational and translational movements are completed, the lateral elements 8 and 9 are arranged substantially horizontally on the lateral edges of the rear trunk 2, the cover 3 of which can then be closed. The vehicle is then in a convertible configuration.
Le retour en configuration berline ou coupé s'effectue par les mouvements inverses de ceux qui viennent d'être décrits.The return to sedan or coupe configuration is effected by the reverse movements of those which have just been described.
L'élément de toit central arrière 5 peut être remonté indépendamment comme montré à la figure 4 pour disposer le véhicule en configuration dite "Targa" .The rear central roof element 5 can be reassembled independently as shown in FIG. 4 to arrange the vehicle in the so-called "Targa" configuration.
Les figures 9 à 1 1 montrent une variante dans laquelle les éléments de toit centraux 5 à 7 sont rangés dans le coffre arrière 3 horizontalement et non pas verticalement.Figures 9 to 11 show a variant in which the central roof elements 5 to 7 are stored in the rear trunk 3 horizontally and not vertically.
On observera que, dans cette variante, la configu ration "Targa" n'est plus possible. Si le toit, avec ses éléments repliés vers l'arrière de l'habitacle, n'était pas logé alors dans « un vrai coffre arrière d'un véhicule cinq portes type berline » (par exemple parce que le véhicule concerné en était dépourvu ; version « break » ou « monospace »), on pourrait prévoir de le loger dans un espace situé derrière les sièges arrière du véhicule, dans un espace réservé, par exemple en basculant les éléments de toit pour les y ranger sensiblement verticalement, côte à côte. La solution illustrée est toutefois préférée et ses avantages sont certains. It will be observed that, in this variant, the "Targa" configuration is no longer possible. If the roof, with its elements folded towards the rear of the passenger compartment, was not housed then in "a real rear trunk of a five-door saloon type vehicle" (for example because the vehicle concerned was devoid of it; “station wagon” or “minivan” version), it could be provided to accommodate it in a space behind the rear seats of the vehicle, in a reserved space, for example by tilting the roof elements to store them substantially vertically, side by side . The illustrated solution is however preferred and its advantages are certain.

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1 - Toit escamotable de véhicule, comprenant plusieurs éléments de toit rigides déplaçables entre une position dans laquelle ils recouvrent l'habitacle du véhicule et une position dans laquelle ils sont rangés derrière cet habitacle, de préférence dans le coffre arrière du véhicule, caractérisé par le fait qu'il comprend :1 - Retractable vehicle roof, comprising several rigid roof elements movable between a position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle and a position in which they are stored behind this passenger compartment, preferably in the rear boot of the vehicle, characterized by fact that he understands:
- au moins un élément de toit central arrière (5), un élément de toit central intermédiaire (6), et un élément de toit central avant (7) ;- at least one rear central roof element (5), an intermediate central roof element (6), and a front central roof element (7);
- un élément de toit latéral arrière gauche (8), un élément de toit latéral avant gauche (9), un élément de toit latéral arrière d roit, et un élément de toit latéral avant droit ; - l'élément de toit central arrière étant articulé sur le châssis du véhicule autour d'un premier axe transversal (1 1 ) ;- a left rear side roof element (8), a left front side roof element (9), a right rear side roof element, and a right front side roof element; - The rear central roof element being articulated on the chassis of the vehicle around a first transverse axis (1 1);
- l'élément de toit central interméd iaire étant articulé sur le châssis du véhicule autour d'un deuxième axe transversal ( 18) et l'élément de toit central avant étant monté coulissant sur l'élément de toit central intermédiaire ;- the intermediate central roof element being articulated on the vehicle chassis around a second transverse axis (18) and the front central roof element being slidingly mounted on the intermediate central roof element;
- l'élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, étant articulé sur le châssis ( 1 a) du véhicule autour d'un troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal (19) et le bord arrière de l'élément de toit latéral avant gauche, respectivement droit, étant articulé sur le bord avant de l'élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, autour d'un cinquième, respectivement sixième, axe transversal (20).- the rear left, respectively right side roof element, being articulated on the chassis (1 a) of the vehicle around a third, respectively fourth, transverse axis (19) and the rear edge of the front side roof element left, respectively right, being articulated on the front edge of the rear left side roof element, respectively right, around a fifth, respectively sixth, transverse axis (20).
2 - Toit escamotable selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel l'élément de toit central avant est monté sur un coulisseau (12) engagé dans une glissière ( 16) portée par l'élément de toit central intermédiaire. 3 - Toit escamotable selon la revendication 2, dans lequel l'élément de toit central avant est monté pivotant au bord avant dudit coulisseau, autour d'un septième axe transversal ( 13).2 - retractable roof according to claim 1, wherein the front central roof element is mounted on a slide (12) engaged in a slide (16) carried by the intermediate central roof element. 3 - retractable roof according to claim 2, wherein the front central roof element is pivotally mounted at the front edge of said slide, around a seventh transverse axis (13).
4 - Toit escamotable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, comprenant des moyens ( 1 9, 23) pour décaler vers l'extérieur l'élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, lors de sa rotation autour dudit troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal.4 - retractable roof according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising means (1 9, 23) for shifting outward the rear left side roof element, respectively right, during its rotation around said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis.
5 - Toit escamotable selon la revendication 4, dans lequel lesdits moyens comprennent un organe fileté (23) solidaire dudit élément de toit latéral arrière gauche, respectivement droit, agencé pour coopérer avec un filetage complémentaire dudit troisième, respectivement quatrième, axe transversal ( 19).5 - retractable roof according to claim 4, wherein said means comprise a threaded member (23) integral with said rear left side roof element, respectively right, arranged to cooperate with a complementary thread of said third, respectively fourth, transverse axis (19) .
6 - Véhicule comprenant un châssis ( 1 b), un habitacle ( 1 ), un toit (4) selon l'une des revendications précédentes et de préférence un coffre arrière (3). 6 - Vehicle comprising a chassis (1b), a passenger compartment (1), a roof (4) according to one of the preceding claims and preferably a rear trunk (3).
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