EP1908680A2 - Fahrzeugdachsystem - Google Patents

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EP1908680A2
EP1908680A2 EP07253783A EP07253783A EP1908680A2 EP 1908680 A2 EP1908680 A2 EP 1908680A2 EP 07253783 A EP07253783 A EP 07253783A EP 07253783 A EP07253783 A EP 07253783A EP 1908680 A2 EP1908680 A2 EP 1908680A2
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David Frederick Miller
Lucien Fred Edwards
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
    • B63B—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; EQUIPMENT FOR SHIPPING 
    • B63B17/00—Vessels parts, details, or accessories, not otherwise provided for
    • B63B17/02—Awnings, including rigid weather protection structures, e.g. sunroofs; Tarpaulins; Accessories for awnings or tarpaulins

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  • the present invention relates to a sliding sunroof system.
  • the system is particularly suitable for use on a boat, especially a luxury pleasure boat.
  • roof panels similar in concept to a car sunroof.
  • Such roofs provide the user with a degree of flexibility when steering a boat in respect of their being open to the weather conditions.
  • roof panels are constructed from lightweight materials they are nevertheless still heavy and means are normally included to facilitate movement between the closed position and a partially or fully open position.
  • Features which provide smooth or low friction movement are known, but increasingly motors are included to drive the panel.
  • a final consideration for a sunroof system is its ease of installation and, where necessary, repair. It would be advantageous therefore if a system were to be easy to incorporate into a boat design.
  • a sunroof system for a pleasure boat having a sliding roof panel, and further including an endless chain, connected to a panel by connection means, and a motor to drive the endless chain; the chain being constrained to run within a guide rail having a base section, with side walls depending from the edge thereof to form a U-shaped channel, the free edge of each side wall ending in a flange element orientated perpendicularly thereto and whereby the flange elements define a space therebetween, leaving the channel open along one surface, the connection means engaging and being supported by the surfaces of the flange elements.
  • the system can be easily installed and allows the panels to move freely between an open and closed position whilst allowing the panel to safely flex.
  • the system includes a chain guide located within the channel, the chain guide separating portions of the chain moving in opposite directions.
  • the guide reduces wear and tear on the chain and prevents undesired motion and harmonics building up.
  • the chain guide is particularly preferably in two sections to facilitate assembly. Especially preferably the two sections are so profiled to provide one or more gaps between the sections along contacting surfaces. The provision of the gaps minimises the chance of the sections not sitting well against each other.
  • connection means preferably engages the flange elements by means of rollers.
  • the rollers run on the flange elements to provide a smooth operation.
  • the or each roller includes one or more flanges, engaging the edge of the flange elements. The flanges on the roller prevent lateral movement of the panel with respect to the guide rails.
  • connection means optionally includes a block engaging the underside of a flange element and gripping the flange element between the block and a roller.
  • the block is formed of resilient material to dampen down vibrations.
  • the block includes resilient means. Such vibrations, arising for example from the motion of the boat or from the engine can cause noise and also wear on the system elements.
  • the block is yet further optionally urged against the flange element by a pin or similar fixing means to ensure good contact.
  • connection means is operably connected to the chain by a toothed pick up, the teeth of the pick up sitting into the gaps between the links in the chain.
  • a brush pile is advantageously located in the guide rail to reduce noise and to hinder ingress of dirt into the rail which might cause damage.
  • the system preferably includes tensioning means adjustable to remove slack from the chain.
  • a sunroof system for a pleasure boat having a sliding roof panel, and further including a rack and a pinion, connected to a panel by connection means, a motor to drive the rack and a pinion; the rack being constrained to a guide rail having a base section with side walls depending from the edge thereof to form a U-shaped channel, the free edge of each wall ending in a flange element orientated perpendicularly thereto and whereby the flange elements define a space there between, leaving the channel open along one surface, the connection means engaging and being supported by the surfaces of the flange elements.
  • the attached drawings show a system to enable a sunroof panel to be moved between an open and closed position.
  • the system moreover provided is designed to be robust towards flexing of the panel and to minimise the noise produced during panel movement.
  • the system is designed primarily for use within luxury boats. Typically such boats are of length 15 to 30 metres and the panels under consideration approximately rectangular in shape and of dimension 2-4 metres.
  • Such panels are designed to be relatively strong but lightweight and can be formed of plastics materials, glass fibre or carbon composites.
  • a prime component is an elongate guide rail 10, formed from aluminium or steel, which is set into a gutter or channel 11 beneath a roof panel 12.
  • the guide rail 10 has a base plate 13.
  • Two side walls 14 depend perpendicularly upwardly, from the base plate 13 to define a U-shaped channel.
  • Flanges 15, 16 are located perpendicularly across the free edge of each side wall 14, and provide support for movement of the panel 12.
  • an endless chain 17 of typically 3 ⁇ 8" (0.95cm) pitch is provided, the chain being operably connected to a motor and to the panel 12.
  • the chain 17 is located wholly within the U-shaped channel of the guide rail 10, and describes an upper path 18 and a lower path 19 as part of a loop.
  • the lower path 19 of the chain 17 is supported by a ridge 21 on a lower chain guide 20.
  • Resting on the lower chain guide 20 is an upper chain guide 22.
  • the upper chain guide 22 has a first ridge 23 which depends downwardly from the upper chain guide 22, co-operating with the ridge 21 to constrain lateral and vertical motion of the chain 17.
  • This feature reduces wear on the chain 17, and also noise due to rattling of the chain 17. Moreover, impact of the boat's motion on the chain's motion is minimised.
  • a second ridge 24 is also provided on the upper chain guide 22 to support the chain 17 as it moves along the upper path 18.
  • ridges 25a, 25b are provided on the guide rail 10.
  • FIGS 3a and 3b illustrate the tensioning block and the drive means.
  • tensioning means are provided. Two options for tensioning means are illustrated, which act in similar fashion.
  • the tensioning means comprise an idle sprocket 30 around which the chain (not shown in Figures 3a, 3b) passes.
  • the sprocket 30 is connected to the tensioning block 31 whose operation enables the position of the sprocket 30 to be moved within the guide rail 10. By suitable adjustment of this position the effective path length of the chain 17 is altered. This feature facilitates installation of the system and also provides rapid correction if the chain 17 becomes slack after having been in use.
  • the location of the sprocket 30 and the tensioning block 31 is at the discretion of the operator and depends upon compatibility with the particular boat in which the system is being used.
  • Motion of the chain 17 is provided by a motor which connects through, via a drive shaft 32, to a drive sprocket 33 located within the guide rail 10.
  • Figure 3a provides two options for the location of the tensioning block 31.
  • Figure 3b shows two options for the location of the drive sprocket 33, the choice of location depending upon the installation position of the motor.
  • the drive sprocket 33 is supported by a block which supports the drive shaft 32 and also provides clearance for a carriage (see below) to run over the elements of the tensioning means.
  • the drive shaft 32 can be connected to the drive motor via universal joints and coupled shafts, although alternative connections such as flexible drive shafts can be used where suitable.
  • Motion of the chain 17 is coupled to the roof panel 12 through a carriage 40 illustrated in Figures 4a, 4b and 5.
  • the carriage 40 is connected to and supports the panel 12 and the chain 17, and is itself supported on the guide rail 10.
  • the motor drives the chain 17 therefore, the carriage 40 and the panel 12 are moved along in the same direction.
  • the carriage 40 has two carriage brackets 41 to provide a support framework for the other carriage elements.
  • two rollers 42a, 42b are mounted on axles 43a, 43b.
  • the axles 43a, 43b pass through holes defined in the brackets 41. Where suitable, the axles can be incorporated as an integral part of the rollers 42a, 42b.
  • Each roller 42a, 42b is profiled by incorporation of roller flanges 44.
  • the rollers surfaces 45 rest on the upper surface of the guide rail flanges 15, 16 whilst the roller flanges 44 are contiguous with the inwardly facing edges of the flanges 15,16.
  • the roller flanges 44 and the roller surfaces 45 co-operate therefore with the flanges 15,16 to keep the carriage 40 correctly aligned.
  • Each bracket 41 also supports a generally elongated block 46 held in position on the bracket 41 by means of fixing means 47 passing through holes in the bracket 41 and into the block 46.
  • the block 46 is resilient in nature, resilience being provided firstly by the shape of the block 46 having a cut away portion 48 allowing the remaining portions 49 to flex.
  • the block 46 is formed of a resilient material. In use the block 46 engages and is urged against the underside of the lower surface of the flange 15, 16. To further urge the block 46 against the flange 15,16 a pin 50 passes through the block 46.
  • roller surfaces 45 therefore co-operate with the block 46 to restrict vertical movement of the carriage 40. Such vertical movement may be occasioned by motion of the boat or engine vibrations.
  • connection column 51 The carriage 40 is coupled to the panel 12 by a connection system, simply illustrated as the connection column 51.
  • the connection column 51 is typically formed of a material such as to provide a strong member able to withstand the forces generated by the boat and the panel's movement.
  • a connection bracket 52 supports and connects the column 51 to the carriage 40.
  • a pick-up 60 (shown in Figure 6) is fixed to the lower portion of the carriage 40 by fixing means which pass through the apertures 61.
  • the pick-up 60 is provided with teeth 62 which sit between the links of the chain 17 and thereby couple the chain 17 to the carriage 40.
  • a brush pile 26 is located within the upper portion guide rail 10. The angle of the pile 26 is such that damaging engagement with the flanges 44 is avoided.
  • the carriage 40 so described firmly connects the panel 12 to the guide rail 10. Due to the elements of the carriage 40, the panel 12 is free to move in the direction of the guide rail 10 to open and cover an aperture. However, flexing of the panel 12 is restricted so minimising the risk of the panel 12 or the drive means detaching.
  • FIG 7 a second embodiment of a system is shown.
  • the carriage in Figure 7 is similar to that described above.
  • the prime difference between the first and second embodiment is that the chain is replaced by a rack 70 and pinion 71.
  • Figures 8a-8d illustrate alternative means of tensioning the chain 17 in addition to or in conjunction with the means disclosed above.
  • the tensioner 80 acts to ensure that the effective length of the chain 17 remains constant irrespective of the motion of the boat or the panel 12 or of thermal expansion between the rail 13 and the chain 17.
  • a floating housing 81 houses a series of springs 82-84, connected together in series.
  • Further housing pins 83a, 83b connect the central spring 83 to the housing 81, butting up against the downwardly depending wall of the floating housing 81.
  • the incorporation of the tensioner 80 within the loop of the chain 17 itself ensures that the tension within the chain 17 remains relatively constant. Moreover, by suitable adjustment of the housings, the tension can be set to a desired value.
  • the motor to drive motion of the panel can be incorporated in a number of positions depending upon the particular boat in which the system is installed.
  • the motor 90 is mounted at the rear of the boat 91.
  • the panel 12 is supported on two guide rails 10 and drive shafts 92 link the motor 90 to the chain 17 within the guide rails 10.
  • Figure 9b illustrates a centre-drive option. Again the motor 90 is mounted at the rear of the boat 91. The drive for the panel 12 is however mounted solely in the central guide rail 93. The panel 12 is additionally supported by the side guide rail 94, but no drive mechanism is located within the side guide rail 94.
  • Figure 9c illustrates a mid-drive option.
  • the motor 90 is mounted centrally with respect to the aperture.
  • the panel 12 is supported by and the drive means located in each side guide rail 94, with drive shaft 92 linking the motor to the chain 17 with each guide rail 94.

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EP2161192A1 (de) * 2008-09-08 2010-03-10 Nautica Tender A/S Boot mit verschiebbarem Dach
ITTO20090332A1 (it) * 2009-04-28 2010-10-29 Franco Tonini Meccanismo di sollevamento e scorrimento coperture nautiche
GB2624396A (en) * 2022-11-15 2024-05-22 Trend Marine Products Ltd Carriage and rail mounting assembly, e.g. for a sunroof on a boat
CN118419200A (zh) * 2024-07-05 2024-08-02 山东博新新材料有限公司 一种船用自动篷布

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US6533349B2 (en) * 1998-07-27 2003-03-18 Inalfa Industries B.V. Open roof construction for a vehicle
DE19951619A1 (de) * 1999-10-21 2001-04-26 Michael Koch Motorboot
EP1524183B1 (de) * 2004-01-23 2006-04-26 OPAC S.r.l. Modularer Bewegungsunterstützungsystem für ein Fahrzeugdach, insbesondere für ein Boot
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EP2161192A1 (de) * 2008-09-08 2010-03-10 Nautica Tender A/S Boot mit verschiebbarem Dach
WO2010026257A1 (en) * 2008-09-08 2010-03-11 Nautica Tender A/S A boat with a shiftable roof
ITTO20090332A1 (it) * 2009-04-28 2010-10-29 Franco Tonini Meccanismo di sollevamento e scorrimento coperture nautiche
GB2624396A (en) * 2022-11-15 2024-05-22 Trend Marine Products Ltd Carriage and rail mounting assembly, e.g. for a sunroof on a boat
CN118419200A (zh) * 2024-07-05 2024-08-02 山东博新新材料有限公司 一种船用自动篷布

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