JP2023123236A - Automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a panorama roof structure with excellent appearance obtained by elimination or reduction of influence of ceiling components covering an indoor surface of a roof panel.SOLUTION: An automobile according to the invention comprises: a panorama roof panel 10 in which a front window part 14 is integrated with a roof panel part 12 at least on a front side of the roof panel part; electrical components, and an electrical component accommodating part 30 for accommodating the electrical components both disposed in an upper part of the front window part 14; a projecting strip part 20 arranged on the panorama roof panel 10 and continuously extending in a longitudinal direction between at least the electrical component accommodating part 30 and a center roof rail 13 and expanded upward; and a harness accommodating space 32 formed inside the projecting strip part 20 and accommodating an electrical component harness 31. The electrical component harness 31 is arranged in a harness accommodating space 32 extending to the center roof rail 13 from the electrical component accommodating part 30, and is positioned on an outer side with respect to an indoor surface 10c of the panorama roof panel 10 inside the harness accommodating space 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to motor vehicles with panoramic roof panels.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a harness for a sensor or the like provided in the upper part of a windshield of an automobile is passed through the back side of the inner panel of the roof and is arranged from the front pillar to the back side of the inner panel.

For example, as disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-200011, there is known an automobile provided with a panoramic roof in which a windshield portion and a roof panel portion are integrated. A harness such as a room lamp unit in this automobile is wired between a roof panel and a connecting portion as a ceiling component provided on the interior surface of the roof panel.

Japanese Patent No. 4624225

In order to hide harnesses such as sensors provided in the front part of the roof, a ceiling component that covers the interior surface of the roof panel is required.

However, in order to make the panoramic roof look good, wide and flat when viewed from the inside of the vehicle, there is a problem that the above-mentioned ceiling parts become an obstacle.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and its object is to eliminate or reduce the influence of the ceiling parts covering the interior surface of the roof panel and to provide a panoramic roof structure with a good appearance. It is in.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention devises the wiring position of the harness.

Specifically, in the first invention, a center roof rail for supporting the roof panel portion from the inside by intersecting the vehicle front-back direction center of the roof panel portion covering the vehicle interior ceiling in the vehicle width direction;
a panorama roof panel in which at least the front side of the front window portion and the roof panel portion are integrated;
an electrical component storage section provided in the front portion of the panoramic roof panel for storing electrical components;
a ridge portion provided on the panoramic roof panel, extending continuously in the front-rear direction at least between the electrical component storage portion and the center roof rail, and bulging upward;
a harness storage space that is formed inside the protrusion and stores the harness of the electrical component,
A harness for the electrical components is arranged in the harness storage space extending from the electrical component storage portion to the center roof rail, and positioned outside the interior surface of the panoramic roof panel inside the harness storage space.

According to the above configuration, the harness storage space is secured by providing the upwardly protruding ridges, so that the harnesses for the electrical components are arranged outside the interior surface of the panorama roof panel. Therefore, it is no longer necessary to bulge the interior side of the panoramic roof panel to provide a space for the harness to pass through, and the interior surface of the panoramic roof panel can be made flat, improving the appearance. It should be noted that "the center of the roof panel portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body intersects the vehicle width direction" means that the center of the roof panel portion in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body may intersect the vehicle longitudinal direction perpendicularly or at an angle. means good. Moreover, the phrase "extending continuously in the front-rear direction at least between the electrical component storage section and the center roof rail" means, for example, that the ridge may extend further rearward than the center roof rail. .

In the second invention, in the first invention,
The ridge portion is formed by fixing a cover member forming a storage space for the harness between itself and the panorama roof panel to the outer surface of the panorama roof panel,
The panoramic roof panel has a panel through hole between the vehicle interior and the harness storage space,
The harness passes through the panel through hole.

According to the above configuration, since the cover member is fixed to the outer surface of the panoramic roof panel, it is not necessary to provide the cover member on the indoor side of the panoramic roof panel, so that the roof can be made flat and the appearance is improved. By passing the harness through the panel through-hole, the harness can be easily wired in the harness storage space.

In a third invention, in the first invention,
The above panorama roof panel is made of resin material,
The protrusion is
a bulging portion of the panoramic roof panel having a concave cross-sectional shape that bulges outward and opens toward the interior of the vehicle;
and a lid component that closes the opening of the bulging portion to form the harness storage space.

According to the above configuration, the panorama roof itself bulges toward the outside of the passenger compartment, and the concave cross-sectional portion thereof is covered with the lid component, thereby securing a harness storage space. Since the harness can be wired using this harness storage space, the harness does not need to pass through the panoramic roof, so it is excellent in waterproofness. In addition, since the harness is wired outside the interior surface, the lid component does not need to protrude from the interior surface and does not protrude. Furthermore, since it is a panorama roof panel made of resin, it is easy to mold it into a concave shape in cross section.

In the fourth invention, in the third invention,
The lid part has a holding piece for holding the harness of the electrical component in the harness storage space.

According to the above configuration, since the harness can be fixed by the holding piece, the assembly of the harness is easy, and abnormal noise caused by rattling of the harness can be prevented.

In the fifth invention, in the third or fourth invention,
The bulging portion is covered from the outside with a ridge portion cover member.

According to the above configuration, by covering the bulging portion of the transparent panoramic roof with the ridge portion cover member, it is possible to easily prevent internal components such as harnesses of electrical components wired in the bulging portion from appearing on the outside. can.

In a sixth invention, in the first invention,
The projecting portion and the harness storage space are integrally formed by the panorama roof panel made of resin.

According to the above configuration, since the ridge portion and the harness storage space are formed integrally with the panorama roof panel itself, there is no need to provide a lid component, a ridge portion cover member, etc., the number of parts is reduced, and the waterproofness is improved. is ensured.

In a seventh invention, in any one of the first to sixth inventions,
The external shape of the ridge portion extends continuously to the rear side of the roof panel portion.

According to the above configuration, a more flowing form can be obtained than in the case where the ridge portion is interrupted on the front side of the roof panel portion, and the design of the entire roof panel portion including the ridge portion is improved.

In an eighth invention, in any one of the first to seventh inventions,
An electrical component other than the electrical component is built in the inside of the ridge or in the appearance shape portion of the ridge on the rear side of the roof panel.

According to the above configuration, the space created by providing the ridge portion can be effectively used to add electrical components such as a high-mounted stop lamp, thereby improving added value.

As described above, according to the present invention, the harness for the electrical components is arranged in the harness storage space extending from the electrical component storage section to the center roof rail, and inside the harness storage space, the harness is located outside the interior surface of the panoramic roof panel. , the effect of the ceiling parts covering the interior surface of the roof panel is eliminated or reduced, and a panoramic roof structure with good appearance can be obtained.

1 is a perspective view showing a partially omitted vehicle body of an automobile according to Embodiments 1 to 4 of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a central cross-sectional view of an automobile body according to Embodiments 1 to 4 of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a B portion in FIG. 2; FIG. 2 is a sectional view equivalent to the AA line of FIG. 1 according to a modified example of the first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a sectional view equivalent to the AA line of FIG. 1 according to Embodiment 2; 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of part B of FIG. 2 according to Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the AA line of FIG. 1 according to a modification of Embodiment 2; FIG. 2 is a sectional view equivalent to the AA line of FIG. 1 according to Embodiment 3; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view equivalent to the CC line of FIG. 1 according to a fourth embodiment;

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1)
1 and 2 show an automobile body 1 according to Embodiments 1 to 4 of the present invention. This automobile includes wheels for running, an engine, a bonnet, a trunk room, a seat, a steering wheel, a side door, etc. like a normal automobile, but these are omitted from the drawing.

The vehicle body 1 includes a vehicle body 2, such as a floor frame 2a, a fender 2b, a dash panel 2c, and a rear frame 2d, which partitions and forms a vehicle interior 5. The vehicle body 2 includes left and right front pillars 3 on the front side of the vehicle interior. is provided with an instrument panel 4. Although not shown, the instrument panel 4 is provided with various electronic devices, control devices, meters, and the like.

The upper side of the cabin 5 of the vehicle body 2 is covered with a panoramic roof panel 10 that is curved as a whole. The panoramic roof panel 10 is fitted and fixed in a wide opening 2e surrounded by the front pillar 3, the cowl top 6, etc. formed on the upper surface of the vehicle body 2. - 特許庁In this embodiment, the front side 12a and the rear side 12b of the roof panel portion 12 forming the ceiling side of the vehicle body 2 are all covered with the panorama roof panel 10. The only part is covered with the integral panoramic roof panel 10, and the rear side 12b may be covered with a non-transparent resin, metal, or other frame, for example.

The panorama roof panel 10 may be made of inorganic glass, or may be a resin molded product. If it is inorganic glass, it is hard to be damaged and it is easy to secure strength. On the other hand, in the case of resin molded products, they are molded products made of PC (polycarbonate), PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PBT (polybutylene terephthalate), PC/ABS alloy (polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), etc. Easy to form complex shapes.

In this embodiment, the center roof rail 13 intersects the center of the roof panel portion 12 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction and supports the roof panel portion 12 from the inside. In this embodiment, the center roof rail 13 intersects perpendicularly with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. It may intersect with the center line in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body at the part. In this embodiment, the panorama roof panel 10 is integrally formed on the front and rear portions of the center roof rail 13, but divided pieces may be connected.

On the interior surface of the front portion of the panorama roof panel 10, above the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat, there is provided an electrical component storage section 30 for storing electrical components such as various sensors and room lamps. The electrical component housing portion 30 is made of, for example, a resin molded product, is not particularly limited in shape, and may support a rearview mirror (not shown).

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the panoramic roof panel 10 is provided with a ridge portion 20 that extends continuously in the front-rear direction at least between the electrical component storage portion 30 and the center roof rail 13 and bulges upward. It is Then, as in the present embodiment, the external shape of the ridge portion 20 may extend continuously to the rear side of the roof panel portion 12 . As a result, the protruding portion 20 can be easily formed into a streamlined form, improving the design. Note that the ridge portion 20 may stop near the center roof rail 13 .

A harness storage space 32 in which a harness 31 of an electrical component is stored is secured as a continuous space inside the ridge portion 20 .

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, a harness 31 for electrical components is arranged in a harness storage space 32 extending from the electrical component storage portion 30 to the center roof rail 13 . The harness 31 of the electrical component is arranged outside the interior surface 10c of the panorama roof panel 10 inside the harness storage space 32. - 特許庁

In this embodiment, as shown in enlarged view in FIGS. 3 and 4, the ridges 20 form a harness storage space 32 between the ridges 20 and the panorama roof panel 10 on the outer surface of the panorama roof panel 10 ( It is formed by fixing to the upper surface). The cover member 21 is made of a molded product such as PP (polypropylene), ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene), or PC (polycarbonate) resin. In this embodiment, since the cover member 21 has a triangular cross-section, it is adhered and fixed to the outer surface of the panoramic roof panel 10 with the adhesive 22, thereby providing a harness storage space 32 having a triangular cross-section inside. ing. Harness holding ribs 21a are provided on the lower surface of the cover member 21 at appropriate intervals in the front-rear direction, so that rattling of the harness 31 can be held down.

As shown in FIG. 4, the panoramic roof panel 10 has, for example, a circular panel through-hole 10a between the vehicle interior and the harness storage space 32, and the harness 31 passes through the panel through-hole 10a. ing. For example, the panel through-hole 10a is provided with a seal member 33 made of rubber or elastomer. It has become.

After passing through the harness through-hole 33a, the harness 31 extends rearward through the harness storage space 32, extends in the vehicle width direction through the center roof rail 13, and then extends between the side roof rails 7 and the linings of the front pillars 3. is pulled into the instrument panel 4 through the .

A portion through which the harness 31 passes is coated with a ceramic coating 23 such as black from the inner surface side of the panorama roof panel 10 . As a result, the harness 31 is not visible and the appearance is improved.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the harness 31 of the electrical components is provided outside the interior surface 10c of the panoramic roof panel 10, the interior side of the panoramic roof panel 10 can be made flat. You can do it and it will look better.

-Modification of Embodiment 1-
FIG. 5 shows a modification of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which differs from the above embodiment in that the shape of the panoramic roof panel 110 is different. In addition, in the following modifications and embodiments, the same parts as those in FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the panoramic roof panel 110 of this modified example is formed such that a pair of positioning ribs 110a continuously extend along the ridges 120 on the outer surface. This panorama roof panel 110 is a resin molded product, and a positioning rib 110a is integrally molded during molding.

For example, the cover member 21 may be fixed by applying an adhesive 22 between the outer side surfaces of the pair of positioning ribs 110 a and the inner surface of the cover member 21 .

In this modified example, the cover member 21 can be adhered along the pair of positioning ribs 110a, and there is an advantage that the positioning is easy and the cover member 21 is hard to shift.

(Embodiment 2)
6 and 7 show Embodiment 2 of the present invention, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that the panoramic roof panel 210 also serves as the ridge portion 220. FIG.

The panorama roof panel 210 in this embodiment is made of a resin material that is easy to mold, and the protrusion 220 is a panorama roof panel 210 having a concave cross-sectional shape that bulges out toward the exterior of the vehicle and opens toward the interior of the vehicle (downward). and a lid member 221 that closes the opening 210b of the bulging portion 210a to form the harness storage space 32. As shown in FIG.

The bulging portion 210a in this embodiment has a triangular cross-sectional bulging shape similar to that of the cover member 21 of Embodiment 1, but the bulging portion 210a is formed integrally with the panorama roof panel 210 itself. .

Since this bulging portion 210a is a transparent resin molded product, it is desirable that an opaque coating 223 is applied to the outer surface. Then, internal components such as the harness 31 and the lid component 221 do not appear on the outside.

The lid member 221 is made of, for example, PP, elastomer, or the like, and preferably has a flat bottom surface and a shape that makes it as difficult as possible to create a step with the interior surface 210c of the panoramic roof panel 210 . The harness 31 is fixed to a carrier piece 221 a integrally provided on the upper surface of the lid component 221 . The shape of the supporting piece 221a is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, it has a shape of a pair of claws that can be expanded and contracted as shown in FIG. The lid component 221 is fixed to the inner surface of the bulging portion 210a of the panoramic roof panel 210 with an adhesive 22 or double-sided tape. The lid component 221 is desirably opaque in order to hide the harness 31 .

As described above, in this embodiment, the lid component 221 can be attached along the inner surface of the bulging portion 210a so as to be fitted from below. Instead, problems such as the cover member 21 coming off do not occur. Moreover, since it is not necessary to provide the panel through-hole 10a for inserting the harness 31, waterproofness is maintained.

In addition, since the supporting piece 221a for supporting the harness 31 of the electrical component is formed on the side of the harness storage space 32 of the lid component 221, the harness 31 can be easily assembled, and noise due to rattling of the harness 31 can be prevented. can be prevented.

-Modification of Embodiment 2-
FIG. 8 shows a ridge portion 320 and its periphery of a panoramic roof panel 310 according to a modification of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Different from form 2.

Unlike the second embodiment, the bulging portion 310a of this modified example has a flat upper end side (tip side) and is covered from the outside with a ridge portion cover member 321 having a triangular cross section. The inner surface of the ridge portion cover member 321 and the outer surface of the bulging portion 310a are adhered and fixed with an adhesive 22 or double-sided tape. The configuration of the lid component 221 is the same as that of the second embodiment.

For example, by forming the ridge portion cover member 321 from an opaque resin molded product, a metal member, or the like, internal components such as the electrical component harness 31 and the lid component 221 can be seen from the outside without applying an opaque coating 223. You can easily prevent it from appearing.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 9 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the above-described embodiments in that a ridge portion 420 is integrally formed with a panoramic roof panel 410 itself.

That is, in the present embodiment, the panorama roof panel 410 is integrally molded from a resin material so that a cavity (harness storage space 32) is continuously formed inside the projecting portion 420 when the panorama roof panel 410 is molded by gas injection or the like.

For this reason, it is preferable to provide the harness through hole 31a at an appropriate position of the panorama roof panel 410 and insert the harness 31 into the harness storage space 32 via the sealing member 33 as in the first embodiment.

Also in this embodiment, by covering the outer surface of the transparent ridge portion 420 with the opaque coating 223, the built-in objects do not appear on the outside.

In this embodiment, since it is not necessary to provide the lid member 221, the ridge portion cover member 321, etc., as in the second embodiment, the number of parts is reduced and waterproofness is ensured.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 10 shows Embodiment 4 of the present invention, which differs from each of the above embodiments in that an additional electrical component is provided inside the ridge portion 520 .

In this embodiment, the ridge portion 520 is formed by covering the outer surface of the panoramic roof panel 510 with a cover member 521 made of, for example, a translucent member having a triangular cross section. For example, only the rear protrusion 520 may be configured as shown in FIG. 10, and the front side thereof may be configured in the same manner as in the above embodiments.

Inside the ridge portion 520 or in the appearance shape portion of the ridge portion 520 on the rear side of the roof panel portion 12, other electrical components other than the electrical components provided in the electrical component storage portion 30, for example, extending back and forth A light emitting tube, an antenna 534 and the like are built in. In the case of the light-emitting tube, the aesthetic appearance can be improved by forming the cover member 521 that forms the ridge portion 520 from a translucent member.

As another electrical component, although not shown in detail, it is conceivable to provide a high-mount stop lamp 535 on the rear end surface of the projection 520 as shown in FIGS. The harness 31 leading to the antenna 534 and the high-mounted stop lamp 535 is fixed, for example, to the holding claws 524a of the holding board 524 in the harness storage space 32, and is connected to the instrument panel 4, the front pillar 3, the center roof rail 13, and the harness storage space. It is wired through the space 32 to reach the rear end of the ridge portion 520 .

In this embodiment, there is an advantage that electrical components can be added by effectively utilizing the space generated by providing the protrusion 520 .

The above embodiments are essentially preferable examples, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, its applications, or uses.

1 car body
2 Body body
2a floor frame
2b fender
2c dash panel
2d rear frame
2e opening
3 front pillar
4 Instrument panel
5 compartment
6 cowl top
10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510 panorama roof panel
10a panel through hole
12 roof panel
12a front side
12b rear side
13 Center roof rail
14 Front wind part
20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520 Ridge portion
21 cover member
21a rib
22 Adhesive
23 Ceramic coating
30 electrical component storage
31 Harness
31a harness through hole
32 harness storage space
33 sealing member
110a positioning rib
210a swelling part
210b opening
210c interior surface 221 lid component
221a carrier piece
223 Painting
310a swelling part
321 ridge cover member
521 cover member
524 holding board 524a holding claw 534 antenna (electrical component)
535 High Mount Stop Lamp (Electrical Parts)

Claims (8)

a center roof rail (13) for supporting the roof panel portion (12) from the inside by intersecting the center of the roof panel portion (12) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body covering the ceiling of the passenger compartment in the vehicle width direction;
a panorama roof panel (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) in which at least the front side of the front window portion (14) and the roof panel portion (12) are integrated;
an electrical component storage section (30) provided in the front portion of the panoramic roof panel (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for storing electrical components;
provided in the panorama roof panel (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) and extending continuously in the longitudinal direction at least between the electrical component storage section (30) and the center roof rail (13); a ridge portion (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) that bulges out;
a harness storage space (32) formed inside the protrusion (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) for storing the harness (31) of the electrical component,
A harness (31) for the electrical components is arranged in the harness storage space (32) extending from the electrical component storage portion (30) to the center roof rail (13), and the panorama is provided inside the harness storage space (32). An automobile characterized by being positioned outside of an interior surface of a roof panel (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510). The ridge portion (20) connects the cover member (21, 521) forming a storage space for the harness (31) between the panorama roof panel (10, 110, 510) and the panorama roof panel (10, 110, 510). 110, 510) is formed by fixing to the outer surface of
The panoramic roof panel (10, 110, 510) has a panel through hole (10a) between the vehicle interior and the harness storage space (32),
The automobile according to claim 1, wherein the harness (31) passes through the panel through hole (10a). The panoramic roof panel (210, 310) is made of a resin material,
The ridges (220, 320) are
Swollen portions (210a, 310a) of the panorama roof panels (210, 310) having a concave cross section that swells outward and opens in the passenger compartment;
2. A lid component (221) for closing the openings (210b, 310b) of the bulging portions (210a, 310a) to form the harness storage space (32). car. 4. The automobile according to claim 3, wherein the lid component (221) has a support piece (221a) for supporting the harness (31) of the electrical component in the harness storage space (32). 5. The automobile according to claim 3, wherein the bulging portion (310a) is covered from the outside with a ridge portion cover member (321). 2. The automobile according to claim 1, wherein the ridge portion (20) and the harness storage space (32) are integrally formed by the panorama roof panel (410) made of resin. 7. The roof panel according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the external shape of the ridge portion (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) extends continuously to the rear side of the roof panel portion (12). or a motor vehicle according to one. Appearance shape of the inside of the ridge portion (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) or the rear side ridge portion (20, 120, 220, 320, 420, 520) of the roof panel portion (12) 8. A motor vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the parts (534, 535) other than the electrical components are built therein.