Car roof

Abstract

A movable car roof includes a roof frame, a pair of guide rails (21), a fixed panel (27) installed between the guide rails (21), a pair of mechanical assemblies (1) slidably limited within the guide rails (21), and a sliding panel (25) that can overlap the fixed panel (27). The key technical features are: the mechanical assembly (1) includes three slider assemblies (121, 122, 123), three lifting arm assemblies (131, 132, 133), a panel bracket (11) riveted to and supported by each lifting arm assembly (131, 132, 133), and connecting rods inserted between adjacent slider assemblies via staggered front and rear connecting ends; the front slider assembly (121) is provided with a symmetrical front slider front groove (1215) and a front slider rear groove (1216), the starting and ending sections of the front slider front groove (1215) being horizontally set and smoothly transitioning from low to high. It has the advantages of simple and compact structure and convenient and quick use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a non-fixed vehicle roof with a sliding roof panel, specifically a movable vehicle roof. Background Technology

[0002] Car roofs or sunroofs are widely used in various vehicle types such as trucks, SUVs, and sedans. However, existing car roofs and sunroofs offer limited visibility and low efficiency, failing to meet user needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a movable car roof that fundamentally solves the above-mentioned problems. It has the advantages of simple and compact structure and convenient and quick use.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: the movable car roof includes a roof frame, a pair of guide rails, a fixed panel mounted between the guide rails, a pair of mechanical assemblies that are slidably limited within the guide rails, and a sliding panel that can overlap the fixed panel. Its key technical features are:

[0005] The mechanical assembly includes three slider assemblies, three lifting arm assemblies, a panel bracket riveted to and supported by each lifting arm assembly, and connecting rods that are staggered between adjacent slider assemblies via front and rear connecting ends;

[0006] The front slider assembly is provided with a front slider front groove and a front slider rear groove that are symmetrically arranged. The starting and ending sections of the front slider front groove are set horizontally and smoothly transition from low to high.

[0007] The middle slider assembly is provided with a middle slider groove that smoothly transitions from low to high. The starting section of the middle slider groove is horizontal, the middle section arches upward, and the key section smoothly transitions downward.

[0008] The rear slider assembly is provided with a front slide groove and a rear slide groove of the rear slider arranged from front to back. The starting section of the front slide groove of the rear slider is set horizontally and transitions downward. The starting and ending sections of the rear slide groove of the rear slider are set horizontally and transition from low to high.

[0009] Furthermore, the panel bracket is alternately provided with riveting parts and protruding mounting holes along its length. The sections where the riveting parts and mounting holes are located are respectively arranged in a concave and convex manner on the inner and outer sides of the surface where the main body of the panel bracket is located, and the riveting parts are located at the front and rear outer ends of the panel bracket.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting rod includes a straight body and T-shaped connecting portions at the front and rear ends of the body. The connecting portions are recessed inward on the side facing the slider assembly, and the connecting portions at both ends are arranged in a relatively convex manner.

[0011] Furthermore, the upper surface of the strip-shaped main body of the connecting rod is provided with a notch along the width direction.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In terms of the overall technical solution, a mechanical assembly guided by a guide rail located on the outside of the fixed panel is adopted, thereby achieving movement of a larger sliding panel area and providing a wider overhead view. When the sliding panel is opened or closed, the entire sliding panel moves upward or downward, resulting in higher operational efficiency. The car's movable roof or sunroof glass can open from front to back or from back to front, offering strong adaptability to various vehicle types. It is not limited to car movable roofs and sunroofs but is also suitable for car trunks, tailgates, etc.

[0013] With the effective support of multiple boom components, greater load-bearing capacity can be provided, which can then be used for larger movable roofs or sunroofs to meet the need for a wide field of vision.

[0014] In terms of specific structure, a mechanical assembly consisting of three slider components and three lifting arm components is adopted. At the same time, the panel support is riveted to the three lifting arm components, which improves the buffering characteristics of the panel support.

[0015] Each lifting arm assembly slides within the groove of its corresponding slider assembly via its support portion, thereby driving the panel support to rise and fall when the slider assembly is driven along the slide rail.

[0016] The connecting rod has T-shaped connecting parts at both ends that mate with the ends of the slider assembly. The relative arrangement of the outer and inner sides of the T-shaped structure at both ends ensures the force balance of the slider assembly during its forward and backward movement, preventing the connecting rod from coming off the connecting part of either slider assembly.

[0017] Each connecting part and the corresponding side of the slider assembly adopts a concave structure, effectively improving elasticity. Meanwhile, because the stiffness of the T-shaped connecting part and the extension in the same direction as the connecting rod is significantly less than that of the connecting rod as a whole, when the slider assembly moves along the guide rail...

[0018] The slider assembly located at the lower position of the slide rail presses down on the connecting rod, causing the T-shaped connecting part to deflect within the connecting part of the slider. This extension is the first to bend under force, and the downward pressure continues to be transmitted to the entire connecting rod through the extension. Combined with the elastic force generated by the porous structure inside the connecting rod and the transverse notch on the connecting rod, the slider assembly bends to a certain extent, thereby adapting to the guide rail in the length direction. This ensures that the slider assembly is stably supported within the guide rail while providing sufficient bending toughness. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a reference diagram showing the usage state of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2a for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the rear view structure.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the explosion structure.

[0023] Figure 3a for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the glass support.

[0024] Figure 3b for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the front slider assembly.

[0025] Figure 3c for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the middle slider assembly (I).

[0026] Figure 3d for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the middle slider assembly (II).

[0027] Figure 3e for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the middle and rear slider assembly.

[0028] Figure 3f for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the front raising arm assembly.

[0029] Figure 3g for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the lifting arm assembly.

[0030] Figure 3h for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the rear lifting arm assembly (I).

[0031] Figure 3i for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the rear lifting arm assembly (II).

[0032] Figure 3j for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the front and middle connecting rods.

[0033] Figure 3k for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the middle and rear connecting rod.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the guide rail structure of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 4a for Figure 4 The usage status is shown in the diagram. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following combination Figures 1-4The present invention will be described in detail through specific embodiments. Example 1

[0037] like Figure 1 As shown, the movable roof of the car includes a frame assembly 2 with a guide rail 21 on the inner side and a mechanical assembly 1 that is slidably limited within the guide rail 21.

[0038] The frame assembly 2 includes a pair of frame slots 22 arranged along the length direction. The front end and side of the frame slots 22 are respectively provided with a front panel 23 and a side panel 24. A sliding panel 25 is fixedly installed on the mechanical assembly 1 by a panel bracket 11. A sealing strip 26 is provided between the sliding panel 25 and the front panel 23 or the side panel 24.

[0039] like Figure 4 , Figure 4a As shown, the guide rail 21 has several connecting ears 215 located on the outer side along its length. The guide rail 21 is fixed to the bottom of the side panel 24 through the connecting ears 215, and the main body of the guide rail 21 is limited in the frame groove 22. The guide rail 21 includes an upper slide rail 211 and a lower slide groove 212 located on the inner side, and a guide groove 213 and a drive groove 214 located on the outer side.

[0040] like Figures 2-3 As shown, the mechanical assembly mainly includes a panel bracket 11, a slider assembly, and a lifting arm assembly. The slider assembly includes a front slider assembly 121, a middle slider assembly 122, and a rear slider assembly 123, which are sequentially connected by a front connecting rod 14 and a rear connecting rod 15, respectively. The lifting arm assembly includes a front lifting arm assembly 131, a middle lifting arm assembly 132, and a rear lifting arm assembly 133, which are slidably fitted onto their respective slider assemblies via their own support portions.

[0041] like Figure 3a As shown, the panel bracket 11 includes a strip-shaped bracket body, on which a plurality of front riveting portions 111 are provided at intervals to cooperate with each lifting arm assembly 131, 132, 133, and mounting holes 114 for mounting the sliding panel 25 are provided.

[0042] like Figure 3bAs shown, the front slider assembly 121 includes a strip-shaped main structure. A front slider connecting part 1217, which mates with the front connecting part 141 of the front connecting rod 14, is provided on the rear side of the main structure. A front slider front sliding part 1211, a front slider front limiting part 1213, a front slider rear sliding part 1212, and a front slider rear limiting part 1214 are respectively provided on the front and rear sides of the top and bottom of the main structure. The main structure has independent V-shaped front slider grooves 1215 and 1216. The starting and ending sections of the front slider groove 1215 or the rear slider groove 1216 are both horizontal guide sections. The starting section of the front slider groove 1215 is lower than the ending section, and both the lower and higher horizontal guide sections are at the same horizontal height. A front slider locking part 1218 is also provided at the front of the front slider groove 1215.

[0043] like Figure 3c , Figure 3d As shown, the middle slider assembly 122 includes a strip-shaped main structure. The front and rear ends of the main structure are respectively provided with a middle slider rear connecting part 1227 that cooperates with the front connecting part 142 of the front connecting rod 14, and a middle slider front connecting part 1228 that cooperates with the rear connecting part 151 of the rear connecting rod 15. The top and bottom of the main structure are respectively provided with a middle slider front sliding part 1221, a middle slider front limiting part 1223, a middle slider rear sliding part 1222, and a middle slider rear limiting part 1224. A middle slider groove 1225 is provided in the middle of the main structure. The front part of the middle slider groove 1225 is horizontal and the rear part is arched upward. The arched part of the middle slider groove 1225 protrudes outward, and the protruding edge cooperates with the limiting parts 1223 and 1224 at its front and rear. A middle slider locking part 1226 is also provided at the rear of the middle slider groove 1225.

[0044] like Figure 3e As shown, the rear slider assembly 123 includes a strip-shaped main structure. The front side of the main structure has a rear slider connecting part 1237 that mates with the rear connecting part 152 of the rear connecting rod 15. The top and bottom sides of the main structure are respectively provided with a rear slider front sliding part 1231, a rear slider front limiting part 1233, a rear slider rear sliding part 1232, and a rear slider rear limiting part 1234. The main structure has independent rear slider front grooves 1235 and rear slider rear grooves 1236. The starting section of the rear slider front groove 1235 is a horizontal guide section, and the rear section slopes downwards. The starting and ending sections of the rear slider rear groove 1236 are both horizontal guide sections, with the starting section being lower than the ending section.

[0045] like Figure 3fAs shown, the front lifting arm assembly 131 is slidably fitted on the front slider assembly 121. It mainly includes a sheet-shaped rigid body, a front lifting arm rear support part 1311 and a front lifting arm riveting part 1314 disposed at opposite ends of the front and rear of the body, and a front lifting arm front support part 1312 and a front lifting arm limiting part 1313 disposed in the lower half of the body.

[0046] like Figure 3g As shown, the center arm assembly 132 is slidably fitted on the center slider assembly 122. It mainly includes a sheet-like rigid body, a center arm pin stop 1321 and a center arm riveting part 1324 disposed opposite to each other at the front and rear ends of the body, a center arm front support part 1323 disposed in the lower half of the body, and a center arm limiting part 1322 located at the bottom of the body between the center arm pin stop 1321 and the center arm front support part 1323.

[0047] like Figure 3h , Figure 3i As shown, the rear lifting arm assembly 133 is slidably fitted on the rear slider assembly 123. It mainly includes a sheet-shaped rigid body, a rear lifting arm front support part 1333 and a rear lifting arm riveting part 1334 respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the body, a rear lifting arm rear support part 1332 and a rear lifting arm guide pin 1335 respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the lower half of the body, and a rear lifting arm locking part 1331 disposed between the rear lifting arm rear support part 1332 and the rear lifting arm riveting part 1334 and on the same side as the rear lifting arm rear support part 1332.

[0048] like Figure 3j , Figure 3k As shown, the front connecting portion 141 and rear connecting portion 142 of the front connecting rod 14, and the front connecting portion 151 and rear connecting portion 152 of the rear connecting rod 15, all employ protrusions that mate with the corresponding slider connecting portions. For example, a T-shaped protrusion can be provided on one side (inner or outer). Preferably, if the T-shaped protrusion of the front connecting portion 141 is located on the inner side, then the T-shaped protrusion of the rear connecting portion 142 is positioned on the outer side. This allows the two ends of the front connecting rod 14 or the rear connecting rod 15 to stagger and engage with the corresponding slider assemblies, preventing loosening due to repeated oscillation of the contact surface when they are on the same side, thus avoiding impact on the stability of the mechanism's operation.

[0049] The front riveting part 111, the middle riveting part 112, and the rear riveting part 113 are respectively riveted to the front lifting arm riveting part 1314, the middle lifting arm riveting part 1324, and the rear lifting arm riveting part 1334 via rivets 16. After riveting, the front lifting arm assembly 131, the middle lifting arm assembly 132, and the rear lifting arm assembly 133 and the panel bracket 11 can rotate relative to each other along the rivets 16.

[0050] The front slider assembly 121, the middle slider assembly 122, and the rear slider assembly 123 are sequentially connected by the front connecting rod 14 and the rear connecting rod 15, so that the front connecting rod 14 can rotate relative to the front slider assembly 121 or the middle slider assembly 122, and the rear connecting rod 15 can rotate relative to the middle slider assembly 122 or the rear slider assembly 123.

[0051] Regarding the coordination between the lifting arm assembly and the slider assembly, the rear support part 1311 of the front lifting arm slides in the rear slide groove 1216 of the front slider, and the front support part 1312 of the front lifting arm slides in the front slide groove 1215 of the front slider. When closed, the front lifting arm limiting part 1313 slides to the front slider locking part 1218 and locks.

[0052] The front support part 1323 of the lifting arm slides in the sliding groove 1225 of the middle slider. When closed, the pin stop part 1321 of the lifting arm slides to the locking part 1226 of the middle slider and locks.

[0053] The rear support part 1332 of the rear lifting arm slides in the rear slide groove 1236 of the rear slider, and the front support part 1333 of the rear lifting arm slides in the front slide groove 1235 of the rear slider. When closed, the rear lifting arm locking part 1331 slides to the rear slider locking part 1238 and locks.

[0054] For the cooperation between the mechanical assembly 1 and the guide rail 21, the front sliding part 1211 of the front slider, the rear sliding part 1212 of the front slider, the front sliding part 1221 of the middle slider, the rear sliding part 1222 of the middle slider, the front sliding part 1231 of the rear slider, and the rear sliding part 1232 of the rear slider slide along the sliding groove 212.

[0055] The front limit part 1213, the rear limit part 1214, the front limit part 1223, the rear limit part 1224, the front limit part 1233, and the rear limit part 1234 of the front and rear sliders slide along the upper slide rail 211.

[0056] The rear lifting arm guide slider 1336 and the rear lifting arm guide pin 1335 can rotate relative to each other, and the rear lifting arm guide slider 1336 slides along the guide groove 213.

[0057] The above connections allow for the opening and closing of the movable roof or sunroof.

[0058] 1 Mechanical assembly, 11 Panel bracket, 111 Front riveting part, 112 Middle riveting part, 113 Rear riveting part, 114 Mounting hole, 121 Front slider assembly, 1211 Front slider front sliding part, 1212 Front slider rear sliding part, 1213 Front slider front limiting part, 1214 Front slider rear limiting part, 1215 Front slider front groove, 1216 Front slider rear groove, 1217 Front slider connecting part, 1218 Front slider locking part, 122 Middle slider assembly, 1221 Middle slider front sliding part, 1222 Middle slider rear sliding part, 1223 Middle slider front limiting part, 1224 Middle slider rear limiting part, 1225 Middle slider groove, 1226 Middle slider locking part, 1227 Middle slider rear connecting part, 1228 Middle slider front connecting part, 123 Rear slider assembly, 1231 Rear slider front sliding part, 1232 Rear slider rear sliding part, 1233 Rear slider front limiting part, 1234 Rear slider rear limiting part, 1235 Rear slider front sliding groove, 1236 Rear slider rear sliding groove, 1237 Rear slider connecting part, 1238 Rear slider locking part, 131 Front lifting arm assembly, 1311 Front lifting arm rear support part, 1312 Front lifting arm front support part, 1313 Front lifting arm limiting part, 1314 Front lifting arm riveting part, 132 Middle lifting arm assembly, 1321 Middle lifting arm pin stop part, 1322 Middle lifting arm limiting part, 1323 Middle lifting arm front support part, 1324 Middle lifting arm riveting part, 133 Rear lifting arm assembly, 1331 Rear lifting arm locking part, 1332 Rear lifting arm rear support part, 1333 1334 Rear lifting arm front support, 1335 Rear lifting arm guide pin, 1336 Rear lifting arm guide slider, 14 Front link, 141 Front link front connecting part, 142 Front link rear connecting part, 15 Rear link, 151 Rear link front connecting part, 152 Rear link rear connecting part, 16 Rivet;

[0059] 2 Frame assembly, 21 Guide rail, 211 Upper slide rail, 212 Lower slide groove, 213 Guide groove, 214 Drive groove, 215 Connecting ear, 22 Frame groove, 23 Front panel, 24 Side panel, 25 Sliding panel, 26 Sealing strip.

Claims

1. A movable car roof, comprising a roof frame, a pair of guide rails (21), a fixed panel (27) mounted between the guide rails (21), a pair of mechanical assemblies (1) slidably limited within the guide rails (21), and a sliding panel (25) that can overlap the fixed panel (27), characterized in that: The mechanical assembly (1) includes three slider assemblies (121, 122, 123), three lifting arm assemblies (131, 132, 133), a panel bracket (11) that is riveted to and supported by each lifting arm assembly (131, 132, 133), and connecting rods that are interlocked between adjacent slider assemblies through staggered front and rear connecting ends; The front slider assembly (121) is provided with a front slider front groove (1215) and a front slider rear groove (1216) symmetrically arranged. The starting section and the ending section of the front slider front groove (1215) are set horizontally and smoothly transition from low to high. The front part of the front slider front groove (1215) is also provided with a front slider locking part (1218). The middle slider assembly (122) is provided with a middle slider groove (1225) that smoothly transitions from low to high. The starting section of the middle slider groove (1225) is set horizontally, the middle section is arched upward, and the key section smoothly transitions downward. The rear part of the middle slider groove (1225) is also provided with a middle slider locking part (1226). The rear slider assembly (123) is provided with a front slide groove (1235) and a rear slide groove (1236) arranged from front to back. The starting section of the front slide groove (1235) is horizontal and transitions downward. The starting and ending sections of the rear slide groove (1236) are horizontal and transition from low to high. The rear part of the rear slide groove (1236) is also provided with a rear slider locking part (1238). The front lifting arm assembly (131) is slidably fitted on the front slider assembly (121), which mainly includes a sheet-shaped rigid body, a front lifting arm rear support part (1311) and a front lifting arm riveting part (1314) respectively disposed at the front and rear ends of the body, a front lifting arm front support part (1312) and a front lifting arm limiting part (1313) disposed in the lower half of the body. The center arm assembly (132) is slidably fitted on the center slider assembly (122). It mainly includes a sheet-like rigid body, a center arm pin stop (1321) and a center arm riveting part (1324) disposed opposite to each other at the front and rear ends of the body, a center arm front support part (1323) disposed in the lower half of the body, and a center arm limiting part (1322) located at the bottom of the body between the center arm pin stop part (1321) and the center arm front support part (1323). The rear lifting arm assembly (133) is slidably fitted on the rear slider assembly (123). It mainly includes a sheet-shaped rigid body, a rear lifting arm front support part (1333) and a rear lifting arm riveting part (1334) respectively arranged at the front and rear ends of the body, a rear lifting arm rear support part (1332) and a rear lifting arm guide pin (1335) respectively arranged on the inner and outer sides of the lower half of the body, and a rear lifting arm locking part (1331) arranged between the rear lifting arm rear support part (1332) and the rear lifting arm riveting part (1334) and on the same side as the rear lifting arm rear support part (1332). Regarding the cooperation between the lifting arm assembly (131, 132, 133) and the slider assembly (121, 122, 123), the rear support part (1311) of the front lifting arm slides in the rear slide groove (1216) of the front slider, and the front support part (1312) of the front lifting arm slides in the front slide groove (1215) of the front slider. When closed, the limiting part (1313) of the front lifting arm slides to the locking part (1218) of the front slider and locks. The front support part (1323) of the lifting arm slides in the sliding groove (1225) of the middle slider. When closed, the pin stop part (1321) of the lifting arm slides to the locking part (1226) of the middle slider and locks. The rear support part (1332) of the rear lifting arm slides in the rear slide groove (1236) of the rear slider, and the front support part (1333) of the rear lifting arm slides in the front slide groove (1235) of the rear slider. When closed, the rear lifting arm locking part (1331) slides to the rear slider locking part (1238) and locks.

2. The movable car roof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The panel bracket (11) is alternately provided with riveting parts (111, 112, 113) and inwardly protruding mounting holes (114) along its length. The sections where the riveting parts (111, 112, 113) and mounting holes (114) are located are respectively arranged in an inwardly concave and outwardly convex manner on the inner and outer sides of the main body of the panel bracket (11), and the riveting parts are located at the front and rear outer ends of the panel bracket (11).

3. The movable car roof according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The connecting rod includes a straight body and T-shaped connecting parts at the front and rear ends of the body. The connecting parts are recessed inward on the side facing the slider assembly, and the connecting parts at both ends are arranged in a relatively convex manner.

4. The movable car roof according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper surface of the strip-shaped main body of the connecting rod has a notch along the width direction.

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