System for occupants to individually control light and air penetration through a vehicle roof

Abstract

A vehicle includes a plurality of individually controllable vehicle roof modules. Each of these modules includes: a frame, an adjustable wind deflector carried at a fore end portion of the frame, a window panel carried on the frame, and a first motor structured to selectively open the window panel by moving the window panel away from the fore end portion and over its aft end portion when electrically energized. Each module also includes a shade and a second motor structured to selectively adjust the shade over a range from an undeployed state to a deployed state when electrically energized. The modules each carry a locking mechanism with a locked state to fix the frame in a respective roof opening and establish an electrical power circuit to energize the motors; and an unlocked state to remove the frame from the roof opening, and open the electrical power circuit.

Description

technical field [0001] This application relates to vehicular apparatus for controlling light penetration, air penetration, or both through a vehicle roof, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to individually adjusting light shading, exposure, and The degree of air ventilation technology. Background technique [0002] There is a continuing desire to provide a more comfortable operating environment for vehicle occupants, including vehicle occupants and operators. Beyond that, air temperature control in vehicles has been the subject of various developments—including applications for forced air heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Relevant areas affecting occupant comfort include the vehicle's fenestration configuration with respect to light incidence during daytime operation of the vehicle and air intakes through one or more window openings. Fenestration placement also affects the degree to which a given vehicle occupant may feel confined or even claustrophobic ...

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