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DE102004043569A1 - Roof system for a motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts - Google Patents
Roof system for a motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts
DE102004043569A1
DE102004043569A1 DE200410043569 DE102004043569A DE102004043569A1 DE 102004043569 A1 DE102004043569 A1 DE 102004043569A1 DE 200410043569 DE200410043569 DE 200410043569 DE 102004043569 A DE102004043569 A DE 102004043569A DE 102004043569 A1 DE102004043569 A1 DE 102004043569A1
DE200410043569
Nils Kreiling
2004-09-09 Application filed by Wilhelm Karmann GmbH filed Critical Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
2004-09-09 Priority to DE200410043569 priority Critical patent/DE102004043569A1/en
2006-03-30 Publication of DE102004043569A1 publication Critical patent/DE102004043569A1/en
It is a roof system (3) for a motor vehicle (1) with at least two fixed roof parts (4 to 6), which from a first in a closed state of a vehicle roof (2) equivalent position at least in a second an open state of the vehicle roof (2 ) equivalent position with respect to a roof opening limiting body components (9) are designed to be movable described. The fixed roof parts (4 to 6) are connected via at least one flexible top material region (7, 8). Furthermore, the fixed roof parts (4 to 6) at least partially cover the roof opening in the closed state of the vehicle roof (2). The flexible hood material area (7, 8) covers in the closed state of the vehicle roof (2) substantially a free area of the roof opening.
The The invention relates to a roof system for a motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts according to the Preamble of claim 1 further defined type.
From the DE 198 46 006 A1 is a rigid folding roof for motor vehicles is known, which is formed from at least two interconnected rigid elements, wherein in one of the two elements, a rear window is arranged. The folding top covers the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a closed position and is housed in an open position in a convertible top compartment within the vehicle body.
Of Furthermore, the folding top also includes a fixed roof body a flexible cover, which engages over the entire top as a so-called top cloth. The fabric covering is to seal the mutual joints between adjacent wheels the rigid elements provided, the top cloth covering also an aesthetic Has an effect, as it is a continuous smooth-surfaced Course of the roof contour of the vehicle guaranteed.
The Top fabric covering is only with the in forward direction front roof panel and with the forward in forward direction Front end of the rear window receiving component of the folding top connected, so that movement of the fixed roof parts is not hindered becomes.
adversely However, it is that with the flexible fabric covering executed folding top in complete open Condition of the vehicle roof, d. H. in the stored state of the roof parts, in a roof box provided in the vehicle body same undesirable high Storage space needs as conventional folding solid roofs having.
Of the The present invention is therefore based on the object, a roof system for a Motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts, which made a first a closed state of the vehicle roof equivalent Position in a second one open Condition of the compartment roof equivalent Position relative to a roof opening limiting body parts are designed to be movable, available to put in the fully open Condition of the vehicle roof has a small storage space requirement.
According to the invention this Task with a roof system according to the features of claim 1.
The roof system according to the invention for a motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts, which consists of a first one closed state of the vehicle roof equivalent position at least in a second one open Condition of the vehicle roof equivalent Position in relation to a roof opening limiting body parts are designed to be movable, wherein the fixed roof parts connected with flexible top material, points in fully open Condition of the vehicle roof on a small storage space requirement.
This is achieved by the solid roof parts in the roof opening in Cover closed state of the compartment roof at least partially and the flexible top material in the closed state of the vehicle roof essentially free areas of the roof opening, d. H. from the solid Roof parts not overreached Areas, covered. The roof system according to the invention is in one so-called mixed construction executed, in which the roof opening of fixed roof parts and flexible top material, as for example in Cabriolet vehicles with soft covers is used, covered is.
These Mixed construction according to the invention a vehicle roof provides a simple way to to perform the fixed roof parts with smaller dimensions, thereby the roof system in the stored state has less storage space requirement. One of the roof system releasable cross-sectional area remains however, as compared to roof systems known in the art, unchanged from the solid roof parts not coverable Areas of the little stowage space requiring flexible top fabric to be covered.
Further Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the invention result from the claims and the principle described with reference to the drawing Embodiments, in the description of the various embodiments of the clarity half for construction and functionally identical components used the same reference numerals become.
1 a three-dimensional representation of a part of a motor vehicle with fully closed vehicle roof;
2 a two-dimensional side view of an area of the in 1 illustrated motor vehicle with fully open vehicle roof; and
3 a highly schematic longitudinal sectional view through another embodiment of a roof system for a motor vehicle.
1 shows a schematic three-dimensional partial view of a motor vehicle 1 with an openable vehicle roof 2 , This is the vehicle roof 2 with a roof system 3 executed, in this case of three solid roof parts 4 . 5 and 6 and two each between the fixed roof parts 4 and 5 respectively. 5 and 6 as well as with the fixed roof parts 4 and 5 respectively. 5 and 6 connected flexible top material areas 7 . 8th out leads. The flexible hood material areas 7 . 8th In the present case, they are made of a textile known per se, as is used in conventional convertible vehicles with soft covers, it being of course at the discretion of the skilled person, the flexible top material areas 7 and 8th depending on the particular application from other suitable flexible materials.
The solid roof parts 4 to 6 are common with the flexible hood material areas 7 and 8th from the first in 1 shown and a closed state of the vehicle roof 2 equivalent position in an in 2 illustrated second a fully open state of the vehicle roof 2 equivalent position with respect to in the closed state of the vehicle roof 2 from the roof system 3 completely covered or closed roof opening limiting body parts 9 moveable executed.
The solid roof parts 4 to 6 cover the roof opening together with the flexible hood areas 7 and 8th in the closed state of the vehicle roof 2 in the vehicle transverse direction complete. The flexible hood material areas 7 and 8th are in the areas between the mutually facing end faces of the roof parts 4 and 5 respectively. 5 and 6 arranged and in each case with the two adjacent roof parts 4 and 5 respectively. 5 and 6 firmly connected.
The roof system 3 is executed in a so-called mixed construction, the alternately successive solid plate-like roof parts 4 to 6 and flexible roof areas or top material areas 7 . 8th having.
In addition to the fully opened state of the vehicle roof 2 are with the roof system 3 preferably also various other only a partially open state of the vehicle roof 2 equivalent intermediate positions of the fixed roof parts 4 to 6 representable, which are described in more detail below.
First, the solid roof part 4 in the in 1 by the arrow A direction shown in the plane of the roof opening or the vehicle roof 2 in the vehicle longitudinal direction on the second fixed roof part 5 similar to a sliding roof slidably running to the vehicle roof 2 to open above the vehicle front seats. During such movement of the first fixed roof part 4 becomes the one between the first fixed roof part 4 and the second fixed roof part 5 arranged first flexible top material area 7 from a closed vehicle roof 2 strained position spent in a collapsed or shirred state, since the distance between the two fixed roof parts 4 and 5 is reduced.
Deviating from this, however, there is also the possibility of the first fixed roof part 4 in the in 1 shown and the closed state of the vehicle roof 2 leave the equivalent first position and the second fixed roof part 5 together with the third fixed roof part 6 in the direction of the first fixed roof part 4 to move, leaving the vehicle roof 2 above a rear seat area of the motor vehicle 1 is open.
In this context it should be noted that it is also envisaged that both the first fixed roof part 4 as well as the second fixed roof part 5 in the in 1 shown and the closed state of the vehicle roof 2 equivalent first position remain and only the third fixed roof part 6 designed in the vehicle longitudinal direction is movable so that the distance between the second fixed roof part 5 and the third fixed roof part 6 is reduced and the vehicle roof 2 only in the rear vehicle area is opened.
In addition, it is also envisaged that the vehicle roof 2 in the front area of the vehicle between the roof opening limiting body parts 9 ie between the body parts 9 and the first fixed roof part 4 and in the rear of the vehicle, ie between the body parts 9 and the third fixed roof part 6 by simultaneously moving the roof parts together 4 and 6 respectively. 4 to 6 is opened.
At the in 2 shown representation of the motor vehicle 1 is the vehicle roof 2 completely open and the roof system 3 in one behind one between a rear seat area 10 of the motor vehicle 1 and a Kof ferraumbereich 11 trained storage area 12 stored in a space-saving manner, so that a volume of the trunk area 11 with the vehicle roof open 2 compared to the closed state of the drive convincing badger 2 is only slightly reduced.
The roof system 3 is at the in 2 illustrated embodiment of the motor vehicle 1 in an at least approximately to a rear seat back not shown in detail of the rear seat area 10 positioned in parallel arrangement. This substantially at least approximately vertical storage position of the roof system 3 is compared to known from the prior art vehicles, which are formed with hinged fixed roofs possible because the fixed roof parts 4 to 6 have such dimensions that they are in the in 2 shown storage position does not affect a driver's view through the rearview mirror.
Furthermore, the roof system 3 by the above mixed construction of solid and flexible roof areas in the stored state only a small amount, so that the roof system 3 in the in 2 shown storage position in the vehicle longitudinal direction requires little storage space and thus the volume of the trunk area 11 reduced only to a small extent.
Of course, it is up to the professional, the roof system 3 when the vehicle roof is completely open 2 at another than in 2 shown position in the body of the motor vehicle 1 store.
Starting from the in 1 illustrated closed state of the vehicle roof 2 becomes the roof system 3 in the manner described below in the in 2 spent filing position spent.
First, the first fixed roof part 4 from his first closed state of the vehicle roof 2 equivalent position in the direction of the second fixed roof part 5 shifted until it pertains to the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle 1 a position above the second fixed roof part 5 reached. The flexible hood material area 7 is in a space-saving way between the two fixed roof parts 4 and 5 arranged. Subsequently, the fixed roof parts 4 to 6 together with the flexible hood areas 7 . 8th from an adjustment mechanism, not shown in the in 2 adjusted storage position adjusted, the adjustment mechanism can be designed either as a coupling mechanism or as a known from the convertible top technology sliding guide with a twisted wire adjustment mechanism.
So that the vehicle roof 2 In the closed state is sufficiently shielded from the environment, are between the roof opening limiting body parts 9 and the individual components 4 to 8th the roof system each not shown Dichtein directions provided, with a seal between the fixed roof parts 4 to 6 and the flexible hood material areas 7 and 8th is ensured by gluing or comparable measures.
3 shows a highly schematic partial longitudinal sectional view through another to the in 1 and 2 illustrated roof system 3 alternative roofing system 3 in which a roof opening consists only of two fixed roof parts 4 and 5 and a flexible top material region disposed therebetween 7 is closable. The mode of action of in 3 illustrated roof system 3 is essentially the same as in 1 and 2 illustrated roof system 3 , where the in 1 and 2 shown solution is preferred for larger vehicle lengths, since the dimensions of the flexible hood material areas in the vehicle longitudinal direction by the design of the roof system with the third fixed roof part 6 the disadvantages known in conventionally trained soft covers reduced.
at two embodiments of a roof system according to the invention shown in the drawing can the fixed roof areas of transparent material, preferably made of Glass, be formed so that in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle through the entering through the transparent roof areas Light a pleasant atmosphere is generated and ride comfort is increased in a simple manner.
first fixed roof part
second fixed roof part
third fixed roof part
first flexible top material area
second flexible top material area
Roof system ( 3 ) for a motor vehicle with at least two fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 . 6 ), which from a first a closed state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) equivalent position at least in a second an open state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) equivalent position with respect to a roof opening limiting body components ( 9 ) are designed to be movable, the solid Dachtei le ( 4 . 5 ) via at least one flexible hood material area ( 7 ), characterized in that the fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) the roof opening in the closed state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) at least partially cover and the flexible top material area ( 7 ) in the closed state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) substantially covers a free area of the roof opening.
Roof system according to claim 1, characterized in that the roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) the roof opening in the closed state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) completely cover in the vehicle transverse direction and the flexible top material area ( 7 . 8th ) in the region between the mutually facing end faces of the roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) and with the roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) connected is.
Roof system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) one of the two fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) is arranged in its first position and the other fixed roof part ( 4 . 5 ) in the direction of the roof part located in its first position ( 4 . 5 ) is adjusted.
Roof system according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) both roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) from its first position in the direction of the other roof part ( 5 . 4 ) are adjusted.
Roof system according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the fully opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) both roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) and the associated flexible top material area ( 7 ) in a storage area ( 12 ) are arranged, the side facing away from a passenger compartment side of a rear seat area ( 10 ) is trained.
Roof system according to claim 1, characterized in that between one of the two roof parts ( 5 ) and a roof opening in the vehicle longitudinal direction limiting body part ( 9 ) another fixed and to open the vehicle roof ( 2 ) between a first closed state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) equivalent position and a second open state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) equivalent position movable executed further solid roof part ( 6 ) provided by a flexible top material area ( 8th ) with the adjacently arranged fixed roof part ( 5 ) is operatively connected.
Roof system according to claim 6, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) the other solid roof part ( 6 ) and the adjacently arranged fixed roof part ( 5 ) are arranged in their first position and the other fixed roof part ( 4 ) in the direction of the roof parts located in their first position ( 5 . 6 ) is adjusted.
Roof system according to claim 6, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) one of the fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) is arranged in its first position and the further roof part ( 6 ) in the direction of the fixed roof part located in its first position ( 4 . 5 ) is adjusted.
Roof system according to claim 6, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) one of the fixed roof parts ( 4 ) is arranged in its first position and the further roof part ( 6 ) and the adjacently arranged fixed roof part ( 5 ) in the direction of the fixed roof part located in its first position ( 4 ) are adjusted.
Roof system according to claim 6, characterized in that in partially opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) all fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 . 6 ) from its first position towards the other roof parts ( 4 . 5 . 6 ) are adjusted.
Roof system according to one of claims 6 to 10, characterized in that in fully opened state of the vehicle roof ( 2 ) the fixed roof parts ( 4 . 5 . 6 ) and the respectively associated flexible hood material areas ( 7 . 8th ) in a storage area ( 12 ) arranged on the side facing away from the passenger compartment of a rear seat area ( 10 ) is trained.
Roof system according to one of claims 6 to 11, characterized in that the further fixed roof part ( 6 ) at its the roof opening limiting body parts ( 9 ) facing end faces is designed with a sealing device.
Roof system according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the roof parts ( 4 . 5 ) are made of transparent material, preferably made of glass.
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