JPS61501316A - Actuator for releasable car roof - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Actuator for an openable automobile roof This invention is composed of a panel, A releasable system, such as a car sunroof, where one edge pivots outwards. The present invention relates to an actuator for a vehicle roof.

In a regular glass sunroof, the frame and seal fit into the opening of the car roof. installed directly on the illumination.

A safety glass panel is screwed onto the front edge of the frame and attached to the back edge of the frame. is equipped with an opening and a locking mechanism. There is.

When released, the rear edge of the glass panel rises above the frame, allowing ventilation inside the car. The glass panel is pressed against the frame seal through the hinge on the front edge of the glass panel. Air is not forced in from the front side of the sunroof.

When closing, a mechanism commonly known as the ``handle'' holds the glass panel tightly against the seal. and maintain a watertight/airtight seal.

It is also possible to produce a releasable roof made of metal instead of glass, for example.

The handle separates the panel from the frame and therefore removes it from the vehicle body and attaches it to the roof. It can also be designed to release

The operating modes of the handle are (a) fully open, (b) panel completely removed, and (c) fully closed. There are three. Allowing only half-opening upon release is an unavoidable compromise. Half open If you have a steering wheel that does not allow you to do so, ventilation will be performed as the vehicle moves forward, drawing air from inside the vehicle. cannot be adjusted. The opening is large enough to be effective even when driving at low speeds. However, when driving at high speeds on expressways, for example, it becomes large. If the ventilation is too low, the amount of ventilation will increase and the sound of the wind passing through the opening will increase rapidly.

The present invention provides a releasable motor vehicle having a panel as a main body and one edge of which pivots outward. When installing the actuator to a fixed part of the car, Attachment refers to the component, attachment refers to the main body part that is screwed to the member, and the main body part (ζ is attached). and an arm member that connects to the releasable roof panel and a wall that engages with the arm member. Engages with the main body part that meshes with the worm follower (worm f’ollower) As the worm rotates, the arm member changes its relationship with the main body. The purpose of this is to provide an actuator that causes angular displacement in relation to It is.

Preferably, the mounting includes a member and the arm member rotatably attached to the main body portion. , including a housing pivotable about spaced apart axes that are substantially parallel to each other.

Preferably, the worm is positioned within the housing substantially perpendicular to the parallel axis. between the parallel axes.

Preferably, a handle is connected to the worm for manually rotating the worm. Ru.

Preferably, the arm member is a shaft supporting the orthogonal arm, and the arm member is a shaft supporting the orthogonal arm. This is the pivot axis of the arm.

The worm follower is preferably non-rotatably mounted on the shaft of the arm member. do.

Preferably, from one shaft of the arm member, a pair of arms perpendicular to each other in substantially the same plane are formed. support the team.

The arms can diverge from each other, e.g. and can be at an angle of up to about 45 degrees with respect to the shaft.

Preferably, the worm follower is installed on the shaft of the arm member between the arms. Let's go.

Usually, a connecting member is provided to connect the arm member to the roof panel, and the connecting member is passed through the connecting member. Usually, the distal end is pivotally connected to the arm member.

Preferably, the arm member is separated from the main body portion, and the attachment to the main body portion is at a distance of the member. The hinge, the connecting member between the arm member and the main body part, and the far end side of the arm member The actuator is provided with an open position that lies approximately in the same plane.

Preferably, the arm member rests on top of the body part, and the second attachment to the body part is performed by the arm member. the hinge of the material, the connecting member between the arm member and the body part and the distal end of the arm member; The actuator is provided with a closed position such that the two sides lie substantially in the same plane.

The present invention further provides a frame forming the opening, and a frame that is screwed to one edge of the frame. connected between the panel that closes the opening and the frame and panel edge. A pair of releasable roof assemblies for automobiles comprising: Elephant.

The invention is further directed to a motor vehicle equipped with the roof.

The roof panel of the vehicle is preferably a glass panel.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be introduced with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front-back sectional view of the actuator of the present invention.

2 is a partially cut away rear view of the actuator of FIG. 1; FIG.

Figure 3 is a side view of the roof equipped with the actuator shown in Figure 12, in the fully open state. Ru.

Figure 4 is a side view of the roof of Figure 3 in a closed state with a portion removed.

Figure 5 shows the position of the roof in relation to the position of the actuator handle. This is a kinema-tic diagram.

Figure 6 is a front-back sectional view of an actuator as another embodiment of the present invention.

1st. As shown in FIG. 2, the actuator of the present invention The mounting part to be attached to the arm 24 is a member (pivot block). ) 6. For this installation, attach the actuator to member (pivono block) 6. The main body part is screwed on. Main body part (here housing 5 is included) 5 is a generally cylindrical chamber with an open top and a pair of Parallel spaced apart lugs (Jug) 12 protrude, and installation is done between the lugs by the protrusions of member 6. Nose 1B is fitted. In the direction opposite to the lug 12, a pair of rug.

14 extend parallel to each other from the cylindrical portion of the housing and actuate the lug 14. The arm member of the tuator is attached.

For attachment, the nose 13 of the member 6 has an inwardly facing slot 15. Pivot pin 11 is inserted into a pair of concentric holes in the lug 12, and the nose 13 is the pivot pin 11 part. The pivot pin 11 reaches the inner end of the slot 15. Lot The king member 7 is generally inverted U-shaped, with one leg extending below the other leg. Ru. The longer leg of the locking member 7 extends tangentially to the inner end of the slot 15. The attachment is through a hole 16 extending downwardly through the nose 13 of the member 6.

The mounting is done at the top of the nose 13 of the member 6, and the hole 16 is inserted into the U-shaped locking member. It is enlarged to receive the shorter leg and the cross member, and the pin 11 is attached to the U-shaped member. is restrained between the two legs of

With the locking member 7 installed, the installation begins at the nose 13 of the member and the lug of the housing. The pin 11 and the pin 12 are integrated, and the mounting is done by attaching the member to the main body of the actuator. Form a hinge that connects to the minute.

The leaf spring 10 is installed from the member 6, and the leaf spring 10 is installed from the rod fitted into the nose 13 of the member 6. When the locking member 7 is reached, press the locking member 7 downward to release the pin 11. is restrained in slot 15.

The actuator has an arm portion whose main body is a shaft 17 with arms 4 at both ends. material is provided. Both arms 4 extend from the shaft in the same plane. They are somewhat separated from each other. The arms 4 each have a generally quarter-arc shape, and the rear As mentioned above, it is housed in one piece extending half way below the hand wheel 3. .

The shaft 17 fits into the opening of the lug 14 of the housing 5, and the shaft 17 and The pin 11 is approximately parallel to the arm member and the book, which are located on both sides of the housing 5. It is the axis of rotation for the body parts.

A worm follower as a worm gear 2 is connected to a shaft 17 between the arms 4. is non-rotatably mounted. The central cylindrical chamber of the housing 5 contains a An axial slot is cut in the wall of the housing in contact with the worm gear 2. The teeth of gear 2 pass through the slot and into the cylindrical chamber.

Inside the chamber, a worm l is coaxially attached to the cylindrical chamber of the housing 5. It is. The housing 5 includes a cylindrical chamber of the housing coaxially with the worm 1. There is a circular hole 18 whose diameter is somewhat smaller than that of the main body portion of the worm 1 at the closed end. cormorant An ohmic boss 19 extends through the hole 18 and projects from the housing. hand ho The eel 3 is provided with a cylindrical recess 20 extending over the protruding boss 19 of the worm. I'm being kicked. The hand wheel 3 is fitted with a machine screw 8 that engages with the internal thread of the boss 19. Fixed to the worm.

The diameter of the hand wheel 3 spans the entire housing 5. In particular, the actuator When the motor is in the position shown, the edge of the hand wheel 3 is at the bottom of the locking member 7. overlap on top of.

The far end of each arm 4 has a through hole into which a pivot pin 9 is fitted. There is an inward slot 21 dividing the end of the fork into the fork. The lugs 22 of the extending member 23 connecting the frame to the panel of the releasable roof fit. Pibo The bolt pins 9 penetrate holes in the lugs 22 and pivot the connecting members 23 to their respective corresponding arms. I'm wearing it. The means for fastening the connecting member 23 to the panel is a conventional member, and the explanation will be omitted. Ku.

The operating principle is that the rotation of the hand wheel 3 causes the hand wheel 3 to The connected worm 1 rotates and the worm 1 acts as a worm follower. The mesh of the ohmic gear 2 rotates the shaft 17 angularly. Rotation of shaft 17 Due to this, the arm 4 of the arm member of the actuator is angular in relation to the main body part. Displace.

As shown in Fig. 3, this actuator has a frame forming the boundary of the opening 24 and one ALm [opening/closing screwed to the frame by hinge 26] It can be attached to a roof assembly consisting of a cut glass panel 25. Wear. In the open position of the actuator, the arm 4 is in contact with the pivot pin 11. It becomes almost a straight line connecting the shafts 17.

As shown in Fig. 4, in the closed position of the actuator, the arm 4 is a part of the main body. the cylindrical chamber of the housing 5 that houses the worm 1. Pass. In the closed position, the pivot pin 11, the shaft 17 and the far end of the arm 4 The end pivot pins 9 are again in the common plane and the roof panel is closed.

In the closed and half-open positions shown in FIG. A hand wheel 3 covers the lower end of the leg. However, in the fully open position, the pin When mounting around the shaft 11, the hand wheel 3 is locked by turning the member 6. away from the lower end of member 7.

In this state, if you press with your finger against the elastic force of the spring 10, the locking member 7 will move upward. can be pressed. This will raise the short arm of locking member 7 and pin it. 11 is removed from the slot 15, and the main body 78 of the actuator R61-5013 is removed. 16(4) The parts are then separated from the parts and the panel is completely removed from the roof.

The illustrated actuator includes a pin 11, a pivot pin 9, a leaf spring 10 and a mechanical All members other than the screw 8 are made of plastic.

The fixings on the panel itself are also made of metal, but are not part of the actuator. .

Generally speaking, the gear ratio of the actuator is such that one revolution of the hand wheel corresponds to the footing arm. This corresponds to an angular displacement of 48 degrees for the beam 4, which is 7.5:1. This ensures operational suitability and shakedown ( (shake down) by rotating the hand wheel. If the 6-core spacing of pivot pin 9.11 is too large, the panel may move. Pushed forward and upward. Forward movement is limited by hinges on both edges of the panel (indicated by symbols). The panel is thus turned up and pivoted about the hinge.

When the hand wheel is further rotated, the pivot pins 9 and 11 and the lifting The arms are aligned in a straight line.

Conversely, rotating the hand wheel in the opposite direction will move the actuator to the closed position. If the worm gear 2 is not in the The main body assembly is connected to the section A between the hinge and the connecting member 23 on the opposite edge of the panel. One axis (pi-vot7) is connected from the actuator to the panel. The force that closes the panel is applied against the seal between the frame and the open edge of the panel. It acts directly on N.

Figure 5 shows the positional relationship between the hand wheel 3 and the roof panel, as well as the lifting The position of the arm pivot 17 is shown.

FIG. 6 shows an actuator as another embodiment of the invention. Same actue The biggest difference between the actuator and the actuator shown in Figure 1 is that the main body and the mounting are different from each other. a release mechanism that engages a hinge between.

The actuator shown is in the closed position. In the installation shown in FIG. There is a nose 13 with an inward horizontal slot 15 into which the top pin 11 fits.

The jaw 27 is located almost vertically, and the vertical groove at the bottom of the nose 13 I'm addicted to it. The upwardly hooked end of the bolt 27 inserts the pin 11 into the slot 1. It is kept within 5. The shaft 27 is parallel to the pivot pin 11 and extends from the same pin. It is attached to spaced apart horizontal pivot pins 28. This rear end (i.e. the flap) At the end (the end opposite to the end with the hook), the mounting 27 is installed by penetrating the member 6. The reeds in the holes are compressed between the roof frame 24 and the jaws 27. Due to the elastic force of the coil spring 31, it bites into the pivot pin 11 (the edge of the shaft 27 There is an exposed notch 29 at the bottom of the 7 from the pivot pin 11, and remove the main body from the mounting member.

Use this release mechanism to assemble the main body part and arm member to the panel. Assemble the pivot pin 11 separately to the roof frame, and then attach the pivot pin 11 to the roof frame. If the pivot pin 11 is pushed into the slot 15 in the misaligned state, the actuator will be activated. Can be assembled.

There is a flexible seal 3o around the roof opening, and when the opening is closed, the panel closes with the same seal. sealingly contacts the

In this embodiment, the shirt 17 is circular and the worm follower 2 is An axial key that fits into the axial slot is integrally molded.

All of the actuators introduced in this specification have an overall compact design. Appearance is scratched when closed. The actuator of the present invention can generate sealing pressure. Because there is no need to place the pivot pins 9 and 11 above and below to make it as low as possible. Traditional over-center handle (toggle handle) It has a much shallower structure compared to the dollar (Dollar) and can secure a very large opening. .

One of the biggest features of the actuator introduced in this specification is that there is no panel opening. The levels can be adjusted, allowing you to adjust the amount of ventilation and wind noise as desired.

Another feature is that it is highly safe to operate.

Compared to conventional toggle handles, the actuator of the present invention You don't have to worry about your fingers being held down by the weight of the handle. In summary, the actuator of the present invention The overall structure of the Eta is extremely shallow, and the exterior looks scratchy when closed. It is possible to secure a very large opening, and the opening can be adjusted steplessly.

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. For releasable automobile roofs, the main body of which is a panel with one edge pivoting outward. Attachment part for attaching the actuator to a fixed part of the vehicle. material (6), the main body part (5) screwed onto the mounting member, and the main body part (5) that is attached to the main body part. an arm member (71, 4) connected to the releasable roof panel; A worm ( 10), and as the worm rotates, the arm member changes its relationship with the main body. An actuator characterized by an angular displacement at . 2. Attach the mounting member and the arm member to the main body portion so that they can rotate freely, so that they are approximately parallel to each other. The housing is provided with a housing that can be rotated around a separate shaft (17, 11). An actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. The worm is arranged substantially perpendicularly to the parallel axis within the housing. The actuator according to claim 2, characterized in that the actuator is spanned between shafts. Eta. 4. The arm member is a shaft that supports the orthogonal arm (4), and the arm member is a shaft that supports the orthogonal arm (4). The actuator according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is a pivot axis of the arm. Data. 5. The shaft of the arm member supports a pair of orthogonal arms in almost the same plane. The actuator according to claim 4, characterized in that: 6. The worm follower (2) is connected to the shaft ( 17) The actuator according to claim 5, characterized in that the actuator is located on the Eta. 7. A connecting member (23) for connecting the arm member to the roof panel is provided, Claim 1, characterized in that the connecting member is pivotally connected to the arm member. Actuator described in section. 9. The arm member (17, 4) is separated from the main body part (5) and attached to the main body part The hinge of the retaining member (6), the connecting member between the arm member and the main body part, and the arm An open position is provided such that the distal end of the member (4) lies substantially in the same plane. An actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: 9. The arm member (4) overlaps the main body part (5) and is attached to the main body part again. The hinge of the attaching member, the connecting member between the arm member and the main body part, and the arm member A closed position is provided such that the far end sides of the two are located in substantially the same plane. An actuator according to claim 8. 10. A frame forming an opening, screwed to one edge of the frame; A panel that closes the opening and the actuator connected between the frame and the edge of the panel. A releasable roof assembly for automobiles consisting of a tuator.