Roof basket for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a roof basket (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a load surface formed by two outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) extending parallel to each other and a number n≥2 of inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c); two opposite side profiles (4a, 4b) extending parallel to the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b); and a front transverse profile (5) and a rear transverse profile (6), wherein the side profiles (4a, 4b) and the transverse profiles (5, 6) are shaped such that the load surface is laterally defined, the inner longitudinal profiles have the same profile cross-section and comprise longitudinal grooves (30a, 30b, 30c) and a closed surface (31b) opposite the longitudinal groove (30b), at least one inner longitudinal profile is arranged in a first direction such that the longitudinal grooves (30a, 30c) point upwards in the state of being assembled on the motor vehicle, and at least one inner longitudinal profile is arranged in a second direction rotated 180° about the longitudinal axis, in which the longitudinal groove (30b) points downwards.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a roof basket for a motor vehicle, the roof basket comprising: a load surface formed by two outer longitudinal profiles extending parallel to each other and a number n≥2 of inner longitudinal profiles; two side profiles extending parallel to the outer longitudinal profiles and opposite to each other; and a front transverse profile and a rear transverse profile connected to the side profiles, wherein the side profiles and the transverse profiles are shaped such that they laterally delimit the load surface of the roof basket. Background Art

[0002] Roof baskets with which loads can be transported on the roof of a motor vehicle are known from the prior art in various embodiments. CN 206202150 U provides an example of a roof basket of this type, which has a plurality of longitudinal profiles forming the load surface of the roof basket. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to provide a roof basket of the type described at the beginning, with further improved characteristics.

[0004] This object is achieved by the roof basket described below. Advantageous improvements of the present invention are also described below.

[0005] The roof basket according to the present invention is characterized in that the inner longitudinal profiles have the same profile cross-section and comprise longitudinal grooves and a surface opposite to the longitudinal grooves, the surface being designed to be closed, wherein at least one of these inner longitudinal profiles is arranged in a first direction such that the longitudinal grooves point upwards in the state of being assembled on the motor vehicle, and wherein at least one of these inner longitudinal profiles is arranged in a second direction rotated 180° about the longitudinal axis, with the longitudinal grooves pointing downwards.

[0006] The longitudinal grooves pointing upwards in the target assembly position of the roof basket can advantageously enable add-on parts to be mechanically connected to the roof basket, in particular by means of corresponding sliders on the add-on parts that engage into the longitudinal grooves. In the case where one of these longitudinal profiles is rotated 180°, the longitudinal grooves point downwards relative to this longitudinal profile and thus do not allow mechanical connection of one or more add-on parts, so that mechanical forces can be advantageously avoided from being introduced into the relevant longitudinal profile. Since the inner longitudinal profiles have the same profile cross-section and are thus implemented as universal parts, it is beneficial to reduce the manufacturing cost during manufacturing. These longitudinal profiles preferably have a linear profile shape. The two side profiles and the two transverse profiles can preferably be designed as two-dimensional roll-formed profiles.

[0007] To expand the functionality of the roof basket, in a preferred embodiment there is the possibility that a receiving channel is constructed in the inner longitudinal groove of the inner longitudinal profile which is oriented such that the longitudinal groove points downwards, and at least one electrical connection cable is received in this receiving channel.

[0008] Preferably, the roof basket can have at least one covering profile by means of which the receiving channel can be closed. What is achieved hereby is that the at least one electrical connection cable received in the receiving channel can be protected from external factors. The covering profile can in particular be made of rubber.

[0009] To provide other functions for the roof basket, in an advantageous embodiment it is proposed that the roof basket has at least one lighting device and / or at least one signaling device connected to the electrical connection cable. The lighting device can in particular be used for the purpose of improving the lighting conditions in front of the motor vehicle in the activated state. The signaling device is designed to generate optical signals and / or acoustic signals, for example it can be advantageous to use the roof basket in an emergency vehicle or a rescue vehicle.

[0010] To improve the visual appearance and / or to provide other functions for the vehicle equipped with the roof basket, in one embodiment there is the possibility that the roof basket has a fascia on its front side.

[0011] Preferably, the fascia can have a lower cover fastened to the front transverse bracket. The lower cover can in particular be adhesively bonded or screwed to the front transverse bracket of the roof basket.

[0012] In another embodiment it can be proposed that the fascia has a front fascia fastened to the lower cover. The front fascia can in particular be adhesively bonded or screwed to the lower cover. The front fascia can for example be designed such that it forms a receiving space for the at least one lighting device. For example, the front fascia can be designed such that it forms two light-emitting areas for the at least one lighting device.

[0013] In a particularly advantageous embodiment it can be proposed that the roof basket has three inner longitudinal profiles, wherein the central inner longitudinal profile of these three inner longitudinal profiles is oriented such that the longitudinal groove points downwards in the target mounting position of the roof basket, and the remaining two longitudinal profiles are oriented such that their longitudinal grooves point upwards.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment it is proposed that the outer longitudinal profiles have the same profile cross-section. This has the advantage that these two outer longitudinal profiles are also implemented as common parts, and thus corresponding advantages are obtained during manufacturing.

[0015] In an advantageous embodiment, there is a possibility that each outer longitudinal profile has an outer longitudinal groove, in which one or more lashing rings are arranged. By means of the lashing rings, the goods arranged on the load surface of the roof basket can be fixed in a simple manner using corresponding cable ties or straps. Preferably, these lashing rings can be displaceably guided into the outer longitudinal grooves of the two outer longitudinal profiles, so that the user can change the position of these lashing rings. Fixing devices can be provided here, by means of which the lashing rings can be fixed in the desired position.

[0016] In general, the present invention discloses the following technical solution in 1 below, and the following 2-10 are preferred technical solutions:

[0017] 1. A roof basket (1) for a motor vehicle, the roof basket comprising:

[0018] - a load surface, which is composed of two outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) extending parallel to each other and a number n≥2 of inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c);

[0019] - two opposite side profiles (4a, 4b), the side profiles extending parallel to the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b); and

[0020] - a front cross profile (5) and a rear cross profile (6) connected to the side profiles (4a, 4b),

[0021] wherein the side profiles (4a, 4b) and the cross profiles (5, 6) are shaped such that they laterally delimit the load surface of the roof basket (1),

[0022] characterized in that the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) have the same profile cross-section and include longitudinal grooves (30a, 30b, 30c) and a surface (31b) opposite to the longitudinal groove (30b), the surface being designed to be closed, wherein at least one of the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a first direction such that the longitudinal grooves (30a, 30c) point upwards in the state of being assembled on the motor vehicle, and wherein at least one of the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a second direction rotated 180° about the longitudinal axis, in which the longitudinal groove (30b) points downwards.

[0023] 2. The roof basket (1) according to the preceding 1, characterized in that a receiving channel is constructed in the longitudinal groove (30b) of the inner longitudinal profile (3b) oriented such that the longitudinal groove (30b) points downwards, and at least one electrical connection cable (11) is received in the receiving channel.

[0024] 3. The roof basket (1) according to item 2 above, characterized in that the roof basket (1) has at least one covering profile (12) by means of which the receiving channel can be closed.

[0025] 4. The roof basket (1) according to one of items 2 or 3 above, characterized in that the roof basket (1) has at least one lighting device (14a, 14b) and / or at least one signaling device connected to the electrical connection cable (11).

[0026] 5. The roof basket (1) according to one of items 1 to 4 above, characterized in that the roof basket (1) has a fascia (15) on its front side.

[0027] 6. The roof basket (1) according to item 5 above, characterized in that the fascia (15) has a lower cover (150) fastened to the front transverse bracket (5).

[0028] 7. The roof basket (1) according to item 6 above, characterized in that the fascia (15) has a front fascia (151) fastened to the lower cover (150).

[0029] 8. The roof basket (1) according to one of items 1 to 7 above, characterized in that the roof basket (1) has three inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c), wherein the central inner longitudinal profile of the three inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is oriented such that the longitudinal groove (30b) points downward in the target assembly position of the roof basket (1), and the remaining two longitudinal profiles (3a, 3c) are oriented such that their longitudinal grooves (30a, 30c) point upward.

[0030] 9. The roof basket (1) according to one of items 1 to 8 above, characterized in that the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) have the same profile cross-section.

[0031] 10. The roof basket (1) according to one of items 1 to 9 above, characterized in that each of the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) has an outer longitudinal groove (21a, 21b), and one or more lashing rings (9a, 9b, 9c, 10a, 10b, 10c) are arranged in the outer longitudinal grooves (21a, 21b). Description of the Drawings

[0032] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings:

[0033] Figure 1A perspective view showing the basic design structure of a roof basket implemented according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 2 Shows a cross-sectional view of a roof basket according to Figure 1 of the roof basket.

[0035] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 the details according to III in

[0036] Figure 4 A perspective bottom view showing a roof basket with two additional lighting devices.

[0037] Figure 5 Shows a vertical longitudinal section through the front region of the roof basket, where the roof basket has an additional trim panel.

[0038] Figure 6 A perspective view of the front region of the roof basket. Detailed Description

[0039] Referring to Figure 1 According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the roof basket 1 has two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b and three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c, which extend parallel to each other and form the load surface of the roof basket 1. The two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b and the three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c are each designed as linear profiles. The roof basket 1 further includes two side profiles 4a, 4b, a front cross profile 5 and a rear cross profile 6. The two side profiles 4a, 4b and the two cross profiles 5, 6 are designed as two-dimensional roll-bent profiles in this embodiment. The roof basket 1 also has four corner elements 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, by means of which the two side profiles 4a, 4b are connected to the two cross profiles 5, 6. The corner elements 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d are preferably designed as castings. The two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b and the three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c are preferably screwed to the two cross profiles 5, 6.

[0040] Further referring to Figure 2It is clear that: these two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b have the same cross-sectional shape each with three profile cavities. Each of these two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b has an inner longitudinal groove 20a, 20b, an outer longitudinal groove 21a, 21b, and an upper longitudinal groove 22a, 22b. In the inner longitudinal grooves 20a, 20b of each of these two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b, two connecting devices 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction are respectively arranged. The roof basket 1 can be connected to the roof rack or to the corresponding support bars of the motor vehicle by means of these connecting devices, and the roof basket can be fastened thereto by means of suitable fastening means. Advantageously, one or more lashing rings 9a, 9b, 9c, 10a, 10b, 10c are arranged in the outer longitudinal grooves 21a, 21b. By means of these lashing rings, the goods arranged on the load surface of the roof basket 1 can be fixed in the case of using corresponding cable ties or straps. By means of the upper longitudinal grooves 22a, 22b, additional components can also be mounted on these two outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b, for example by means of sliders correspondingly formed on the additional components, which are formed such that they can be received in the upper longitudinal grooves 22a, 22b in a matching manner.

[0041] These three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c also have the same profile cross-section and correspondingly include longitudinal grooves 30a, 30b, 30c. In Figure 2 and in Figure 3 the detail view according to

[0042] it can be seen that the central longitudinal profile 3b of these three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c is arranged rotated 180° about its longitudinal axis relative to the remaining two longitudinal profiles 3a, 3c. This means that the longitudinal groove 30b of the central longitudinal profile 3b of these three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c points downwards, while the longitudinal grooves 30a, 30c of the remaining two longitudinal profiles 3a, 3c point upwards. Thus, similar to the upper longitudinal grooves 22a, 22b of the outer longitudinal profiles 2a, 2b, additional components can be mounted on these longitudinal profiles, for example by means of sliders correspondingly formed on them, which are formed such that they can be engaged in the upper longitudinal grooves 30a, 30c of the longitudinal profiles 3a, 3c in a matching manner.

[0043] The electrical connection cable 11 can be connected, for example, to one or more lighting devices 14a, 14b or other electrical devices in order to supply electrical energy to these devices. This is shown in detail in Figure 4 . It is clear that the electrical connection cable 11 (accommodated in the longitudinal groove 30b of the central longitudinal profile 3b among the three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c) is led outwards through the cable opening 120 in the rear region of the covering profile 12 and can be connected to a power supply device (not explicitly shown here), in particular to a roof socket, by means of a connection plug. In addition, the electrical connection cable 11 is led out from the longitudinal groove 30b of the central longitudinal profile 3b among the three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c in the front region. The roof basket 1 in the illustrated embodiment has two lighting devices 14a, 14b, which are connected to the electrical connection cable 11 and are supplied with electrical energy by the power supply device during operation.

[0044] Referring again to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , it is clear that the central longitudinal profile 3b among the three inner longitudinal profiles 3a, 3b, 3c is implemented in a closed design on its surface 31b that faces the longitudinal groove 30b and forms the upper side in the profile direction at its target assembly position (where the longitudinal groove 30b points downwards), without mechanical connection points for loads. This is beneficial for the mechanical stability and structural strength of the roof basket 1 because no load is introduced at the center. The longitudinal profile 3a (arranged on the left side of the central longitudinal profile 3b) has an upward-pointing longitudinal groove 30a and a downward-pointing closed surface 31a.

[0045] Referring further to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , the roof basket 1 equipped with the lighting devices 14a, 14b can have a front fascia 15 that is preferably implemented in two parts on its front side. The fascia 15 has a lower cover 150, which is positioned on the front transverse profile 5 and fastened thereto by suitable fastening means. These fastening means can be, for example, one or more adhesive elements, in particular adhesive strips 16. Alternatively, the lower cover 150 can also be screwed or otherwise fastened to the front transverse profile 5. The fascia 15 further includes a front fascia 151 fastened to the lower cover 150 by suitable fastening means. These fastening means can be, for example, one or more adhesive elements, in particular adhesive strips 17. Alternatively, the front fascia 151 can also be screwed or otherwise fastened to the lower cover 150. The front fascia 151 is designed such that it forms an accommodation space for each of the two lighting devices 14a, 14b. As indicated on the right side in Figure 6 , the front fascia 151 is designed such that it forms two light-emitting areas 152, 153 for each of the two lighting devices 14a, 14b respectively. InFigure 6 The part of the front garnish 151 that covers the first lighting device 14a is omitted.

Claims

1. A roof basket (1) for a motor vehicle, the roof basket comprising: - A load surface formed by two outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) extending parallel to each other and a number n≥2 of inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c); - Two side profiles (4a, 4b) opposite to each other, the side profiles extending parallel to the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b); and - A front transverse profile (5) and a rear transverse profile (6) connected to the side profiles (4a, 4b), wherein the side profiles (4a, 4b), the front transverse profile (5) and the rear transverse profile (6) are shaped such that they laterally define the load surface of the roof basket (1), characterized in that the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) have the same profile cross-section and include longitudinal grooves (30a, 30b, 30c) and a surface opposite to the longitudinal grooves, the surface being designed to be closed, wherein at least one of the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a first direction such that the longitudinal groove points upwards in the state of being assembled on the motor vehicle, and wherein at least one of the inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is arranged in a second direction rotated 180° about a longitudinal axis, in which the longitudinal groove points downwards; wherein the longitudinal grooves of the inner longitudinal profiles oriented such that the longitudinal grooves point downwards do not have mechanical connections for one or more add-on parts, but a receiving channel is constructed in the longitudinal groove, and at least one electrical connection cable (11) is received in the receiving channel.

2. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof basket (1) has at least one covering profile (12) by means of which the receiving channel can be closed.

3. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The roof basket (1) has at least one lighting device (14a, 14b) and / or at least one signaling device connected to the electrical connection cable (11).

4. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The roof basket (1) has a fascia (15) on its front side.

5. The roof basket (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The fascia (15) has a lower cover (150) fastened to the front transverse profile (5).

6. The roof basket (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fascia (15) has a front fascia (151) fastened to the lower cover (150).

7. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The roof basket (1) has three inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c), wherein the central inner longitudinal profile of the three inner longitudinal profiles (3a, 3b, 3c) is oriented such that the longitudinal groove points downwards in the target assembly position of the roof basket (1), and the remaining two longitudinal profiles are oriented such that their longitudinal grooves point upwards.

8. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) have the same profile cross-section.

9. The roof basket (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, Each of the outer longitudinal profiles (2a, 2b) has an outer longitudinal groove (21a, 21b), wherein one or more lashing rings (9a, 9b, 9c, 10a, 10b, 10c) are arranged in the outer longitudinal grooves (21a, 21b).

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