Manually operable vehicle sunroof

Abstract

The invention relates to a guide device (20) for a vehicle sunroof (50), in particular of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a first guide means (30), in particular a first roof bar (33) arranged on the right, which extends longitudinally or approximately longitudinally above the right side of the roof (3) of such a vehicle, and a second guide means (40), in particular a second roof bar (45) arranged on the left, which extends longitudinally or approximately longitudinally above the left side of the roof (3) of such a vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a guiding device for a vehicle sunroof. It also relates to an arrangement including such a guiding device. Further, it relates to a vehicle body including such an arrangement and / or such a guiding device. Finally, it relates to a vehicle including such a vehicle body and / or such an arrangement and / or such a guiding device. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, may include sunroofs. Such sunroofs allow for better ventilation of the vehicle or, if the sunroof is at least partially transparent and / or semi-transparent, make the interior of the vehicle brighter.

[0003] However, sunroof installation is complex, both during vehicle manufacturing and in the aftermarket. From a vehicle architecture perspective, sunroofs present ergonomic constraints due to their size and their placement beneath the roof panel. This imposes considerable costs on vehicle manufacturers. Consequently, vehicles equipped with sunroofs (usually as an option) command higher prices, deterring some consumers.

[0004] Invention Introduction

[0005] The object of this invention is to provide a sunroof device that overcomes the aforementioned drawbacks. In particular, this invention enables the provision of a particularly simple, reliable, compact, and robust sunroof device. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention relates to a guiding device for a sunroof, particularly for a motor vehicle, the guiding device comprising:

[0007] - A first guide device, particularly a first roof bar arranged on the right side, extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally above the right side of the roof of such a vehicle.

[0008] - A second guide device, particularly a second roof bar arranged on the left side, extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally above the left side of the roof of such a vehicle.

[0009] The first guiding device may include a first groove and a second groove, which are capable of extending in a first plane and a second plane, respectively. The first plane and the second plane are spaced apart, parallel, and extend vertically and longitudinally.

[0010] Furthermore, the second guiding device may include a third groove and a fourth groove, which are capable of extending in a third plane and a fourth plane, respectively. The third plane and the fourth plane are spaced apart, parallel, and capable of extending vertically and longitudinally.

[0011] The second and fourth grooves each include a guide, track, or undercut at the front end of each of these grooves to allow for non-linear kinematics during sunroof movement.

[0012] More specifically, the guiding device includes guide sections that ensure offset in a vertical or substantially vertical direction relative to the rear of the roof.

[0013] The invention further relates to an arrangement including a guide device as defined above and a skylight, wherein the skylight may include a frame, particularly a metal frame, and / or the skylight may include a panel, particularly a panel including a glass surface, particularly a panel assembled to the frame by adhesive.

[0014] The sunroof may include a first sliding and / or rolling device, which is arranged on the right side of the sunroof and designed to cooperate with a first guide device.

[0015] The sunroof may include a second sliding and / or rolling device, which is arranged on the left side of the sunroof and designed to cooperate with the second guide device.

[0016] The first sliding and / or rolling device may include a first roller and a second roller, the first roller and the second roller being designed to cooperate with a first guide device, and in particular with a first groove and a second groove, respectively.

[0017] Furthermore, the second sliding and / or rolling device may include a third roller and a fourth roller, which are designed to cooperate with the second guide device, particularly with the third groove and the fourth groove, respectively.

[0018] The first sliding and / or rolling device may include a first rotating pin of a first roller and a second rotating pin of a second roller.

[0019] Furthermore, the second sliding and / or rolling device may include a third rotating pin of a third roller and a fourth rotating pin of a fourth roller.

[0020] Specifically, the first and second rotating pins are fixed on the right side of the frame, and the third and fourth rotating pins are fixed on the left side of the frame.

[0021] The first and third rotating pins may be coaxial or substantially coaxial, and the second and fourth rotating pins may be coaxial or substantially coaxial and may extend laterally or substantially laterally.

[0022] The present invention further relates to a vehicle body, particularly a motor vehicle body, the vehicle body including a roof with an opening therein, the vehicle body including the arrangement described above, a first guide device and a second guide device cooperating with a first sliding and / or rolling device and a second sliding and / or rolling device respectively, so as to move the sunroof relative to the roof between a closed position and at least one intermediate open position, particularly to a fully open position, in which the opening is obscured by the sunroof in the closed position, in which the opening is at least partially obscured by the sunroof in the at least one intermediate open position, and in which the sunroof does not face the opening in the fully open position, and vice versa.

[0023] The sunroof may include a first device and a second device, the first device locking and unlocking the sunroof when it is in a closed position, and the second device locking and unlocking the sunroof when it is in at least one intermediate open position or a fully open position.

[0024] The sunroof may include a retractable handle that cooperates with the roof to lock or unlock a first device for locking and unlocking the sunroof when it is in the closed position and a second device for locking and unlocking the sunroof when it is in at least one intermediate open position or a fully open position.

[0025] Sunroofs may include brackets for mounting retractable handles, particularly mounting brackets arranged on the frame.

[0026] The vehicle body may include a seal disposed around the perimeter of the opening.

[0027] The periphery of the opening may include a groove, particularly a vertically extending groove, to allow the seal, particularly a seal capable of including a reinforcement, to be positioned and held in place.

[0028] The present invention further relates to a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, which includes a guiding device as defined above, and / or an arrangement as defined above, and / or a body as defined above. Attached Figure Description

[0029] These objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description of embodiments, which is given in a non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0030] [ Figure 1 ] Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of a vehicle according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is in the closed position.

[0031] [ Figure 2 ] Figure 2 This is a partial perspective view of the vehicle according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is in the middle open position.

[0032] [ Figure 3 ] Figure 3 This is another partial perspective view of the vehicle according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is in the fully open position.

[0033] [ Figure 4 ] Figure 4 This is a view of the vehicle from the inside, looking upwards in a vertical direction, according to an embodiment, with the sunroof in the fully open position.

[0034] [ Figure 5 ] Figure 5 This is another view of the vehicle according to an embodiment, viewed from the inside in a vertically upward direction, with the sunroof in the closed position.

[0035] [ Figure 6 ] Figure 6 This is a partial top view of a vehicle according to an embodiment, with the sunroof in the center open position.

[0036] [ Figure 7 ] Figure 7 This is a partial perspective view of the vehicle from the interior according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is closed.

[0037] [ Figure 8 ] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the arrangement according to an embodiment, wherein the skylight is closed.

[0038] [ Figure 9 ] Figure 9 This is a partial perspective view of an arrangement according to an embodiment, which includes a first roof bar.

[0039] [ Figure 10 ] Figure 10 This is another partial perspective view of an arrangement according to an embodiment, which includes a first roof bar without any trim.

[0040] [ Figure 11 ] Figure 11 This is a partial perspective view of the roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment, which is equipped with a sunroof, wherein a first roof bar is not shown.

[0041] [ Figure 12 ] Figure 12 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the first vertical transverse plane.

[0042] [ Figure 13 ] Figure 13 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the second vertical transverse plane.

[0043] [ Figure 14 ] Figure 14 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the third vertical transverse plane.

[0044] [ Figure 15 ] Figure 15 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the fourth vertical transverse plane.

[0045] [ Figure 16 ] Figure 16 It is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the fifth vertical transverse plane.

[0046] [ Figure 17 ] Figure 17 This is a partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed along the direction toward the vehicle, showing the second roof bar without any trim.

[0047] [ Figure 18 ] Figure 18 This is a partial perspective view of the arrangement according to the embodiment, viewed from a direction away from the vehicle, showing the second roof bar without any trim.

[0048] [ Figure 19 ] Figure 19 This is a partial perspective view of the vehicle roof and the second roof bar without decorative elements arranged according to an embodiment.

[0049] [ Figure 20 ] Figure 20 This is a bottom view of the skylight arrangement according to an embodiment.

[0050] [ Figure 21 ] Figure 21 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the second device for locking / unlocking the sunroof according to an embodiment, viewed along the vertical longitudinal mid-plane of the vehicle, with the sunroof in the central open position.

[0051] [ Figure 22 ] Figure 22 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the second device for locking / unlocking the sunroof according to an embodiment, viewed along the mid-plane of the vertical longitudinal direction, wherein the sunroof is in the fully open position and the second locking / unlocking device is unlocked.

[0052] [ Figure 23 ] Figure 23 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the second device for locking / unlocking the sunroof according to an embodiment, viewed along the mid-plane of the vertical longitudinal direction, wherein the sunroof is in the fully open position and the second locking / unlocking device is locked.

[0053] [ Figure 24 ] Figure 24 This is a perspective view of a second device for locking / unlocking a sunroof according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is in the fully open position and the second locking / unlocking device is unlocked.

[0054] [ Figure 25 ] Figure 25 This is a perspective view of a second device for locking / unlocking a sunroof according to an embodiment, wherein the sunroof is in the fully open position and the second locking / unlocking device is locked.

[0055] [ Figure 26 ] Figure 26 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the first locking / unlocking device for the sunroof according to an embodiment, viewed along the vertical longitudinal mid-plane of the vehicle, wherein the sunroof is in the closed position and the first locking / unlocking device is unlocked.

[0056] [ Figure 27 ] Figure 27 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the first device for locking / unlocking the sunroof according to an embodiment, viewed along the vertical longitudinal mid-plane of the vehicle, wherein the sunroof is in the closed position and the first locking / unlocking device is locked. Detailed Implementation

[0057] The direction along which a motor vehicle travels in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction, X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and lying in a plane parallel to the ground is called the lateral direction, Y. The third direction perpendicular to the other two is called the vertical direction, Z. Therefore, a direct reference XYZ is used, where X is the longitudinal direction in the vehicle's forward / backward direction (and thus points rearward), Y is the lateral direction pointing to the right, and Z is the vertical direction pointing upward. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the vehicle typically travels longitudinally and is opposite to the rearward direction.

[0058] Figure 1 A vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle 1, according to an embodiment is schematically shown. The motor vehicle 1 includes a body 2. The motor vehicle 1, more precisely, the body 2, further includes a roof or top 3. The roof 3 includes an opening 80. The roof 3 is preferably mounted on and / or supported by the body 2. The motor vehicle 1 further includes a sunroof 50. The sunroof 50 is arranged at the roof 3 to cover the opening 80 arranged in the roof 3 when the sunroof is in the closed position PF.

[0059] For example, an opening of 80 degrees. Figures 1 to 4 The arrangement shown is slightly more pronounced at the front of the roof 3. Alternatively, the opening 80 can be positioned roughly in the middle of the roof 3 in the longitudinal direction, or even at the rear of the roof in the same direction.

[0060] Alternatively, the first opening is located at the front of the roof 3, while the second opening is located further back on the roof. In this case, the first sunroof is designed to either cover or reveal the first opening, while the second sunroof is designed to cover or reveal the second opening. Furthermore, alternatively, a single sunroof may simultaneously or substantially simultaneously cover or reveal both the first and second openings. Obviously, more than two openings are conceivable (in embodiments not shown).

[0061] The motor vehicle 1 further includes arrangement 10.

[0062] Arrangement 10 includes a guide device 20 for the skylight 50.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, the guide device 20 includes a first guide element 30 that extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally on the upper right side or above the right side of the roof 3. The guide device 20 includes a second guide element 40 that extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally on the upper left side or above the left side of the roof 3.

[0064] Advantageously, the first guiding device is or includes a first roof bar 33 arranged on the right side of the roof 3.

[0065] Advantageously, the second guide device 40 is or includes a second roof bar 45 disposed on the left side of the roof 3.

[0066] As will be described later, the sunroof 50 can be in the closed position PF relative to the roof 3 (especially... Figure 1 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 ) and at least one intermediate open position POI (especially Figure 2 and Figure 6 The opening 80 can be moved between the closed position and the at least one intermediate open position, where the opening 80 is obscured by the skylight 50, and the opening 80 is at least partially obscured by the skylight 50. Advantageously, this mobility of the skylight allows access to the fully open position (POT) (especially...). Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the fully open position, the sunroof 50 does not face or is almost not facing the opening 80.

[0067] Especially as Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 , Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the first guide device 30 on the right side of the vehicle includes a first recess 31 and a second recess 32. Preferably, as Figure 11 and Figure 13As shown, a first groove 31 extends in a first plane P1, and a second groove 32 extends in a second plane P2. The first plane P1 and the second plane P2 are spaced apart, parallel, and extend vertically and longitudinally. For example, the first groove 31 extends on both sides of the first plane P1, for example, centered on or approximately centered on plane P1. Similarly, the second groove 32 extends on both sides of the second plane P2, for example, centered on or approximately centered on plane P2.

[0068] like Figure 17 , Figure 18 and Figure 19 The second guide device 40 shown on the left side of the vehicle includes a third recess 43 and a fourth recess 44. Preferably, the third recess 43 extends in a third plane (not shown), and the fourth recess 44 extends in a fourth plane (not shown). The third and fourth planes are spaced apart, parallel, and extend vertically and longitudinally. For example, the third recess 43 extends on both sides of the third plane, for example, centered on or approximately centered on this plane. For example, the fourth recess 44 extends on both sides of the fourth plane, for example, centered on or approximately centered on this plane.

[0069] Arrangement 10 includes, in particular, a guide device 20 consisting of a first guide device 30 and a second guide device 40, and a skylight 50.

[0070] like Figure 20 As shown, the skylight 50 preferably includes a frame 51. The frame 51 may be metal (e.g., steel and / or aluminum alloy). Advantageously, the skylight 50 includes a panel 52. The panel 52 may include a glass surface 53, which may be, for example, translucent or transparent, to provide more light into the interior. As a supplement, a light-blocking device (e.g., blinds) may be fitted to the skylight to block the glass surface when necessary (e.g., when sunlight is inconvenient). For example, the panel 52 is attached to the frame 51 by adhesive.

[0071] like Figure 20As shown, the sunroof 50 includes a first sliding and / or rolling device 60, which is arranged on the right side of the sunroof 50 and designed to cooperate with the first guide device 30. The sunroof 50 includes a second sliding and / or rolling device 70, which is arranged on the left side of the sunroof 50 and designed to cooperate with the second guide device 40. More specifically, the first sliding and / or rolling device 60 includes a first roller 61 and a second roller 62, which are designed to cooperate with the first guide device 30. Advantageously, the first roller 61 and the second roller 62 roll and / or slide along the first groove 31 and the second groove 32 and / or on and / or in the first groove and the second groove, respectively. The second sliding and / or rolling device 70 includes a third roller 73 and a fourth roller 74, which are designed to cooperate with the second guide device 40. Advantageously, the third roller 73 and the fourth roller 74 roll and / or slide along the third groove 43 and the fourth groove 44 and / or on and / or in the third groove and the fourth groove, respectively. The first sliding and / or rolling device 60 includes a first rotating pin 63 of the first roller 61 and a second rotating pin 64 of the second roller 62. The second sliding and / or rolling device 70 includes a third rotating pin 71 of the third roller 73 and a fourth rotating pin 72 of the fourth roller 74. Preferably, the first rotating pin 63 and the second rotating pin 64 are fixed to the right side of the frame 51, and the third rotating pin 71 and the fourth rotating pin 72 are fixed to the left side of the frame 51. The first rotating pin 63 and the third rotating pin 71 are advantageously coaxial or substantially coaxial. Similarly, the second rotating pin 64 and the fourth rotating pin 72 are advantageously coaxial or substantially coaxial. Given the predominantly longitudinally extending configuration of the grooves of the first guide device 30 and the second guide device 40, the pins 63, 64, 71, and 72 preferably extend laterally or substantially laterally.

[0072] Therefore, the first guide device 30 and the second guide device 40 cooperate with the first sliding and / or rolling device 60 and the second sliding and / or rolling device 70, respectively. This cooperation allows the sunroof 50 to move relative to the roof 3 between a closed position PF and at least one intermediate open position POI, in which the opening 80 is obscured by the sunroof 50, and in which the opening 80 is at least partially closed by the sunroof 50 in the at least one intermediate open position. Furthermore, this mobility allows for a fully open position POT, in which the sunroof 50 fully or substantially fully exposes the opening 80. Conversely, it is evident that the mobility of the sunroof allows it to be moved from at least one intermediate open position POI or the fully open position POT to the closed position PF.

[0073] like Figure 21 , Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 As shown, the sunroof 50 preferably includes a second locking and unlocking device 92 when the sunroof 50 is in at least one intermediate open position POI or a fully open position POT. The sunroof 50 further includes a first locking and unlocking device 91 when the sunroof 50 is in the closed position PF, such as... Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, the sunroof 50 advantageously includes a retractable handle 94 that cooperates with the roof 3 to lock or unlock a first locking and unlocking device 91 when the sunroof 50 is in the closed position PF. Furthermore, the retractable handle 94 enables a second locking and unlocking device 92 to be locked or unlocked when the sunroof 50 is in at least one intermediate open position POI or a fully open position POT.

[0074] Especially as Figures 21 to 23 As shown, the sunroof 50 includes a mounting bracket 54 for a retractable handle 94. For example, the mounting bracket 54, of the type of fixed hinge joint or U-joint, is arranged on the sunroof frame 51.

[0075] The vehicle body 2 preferably includes a seal 83, which is arranged at the periphery 81 of the opening 80, such as... Figure 3 As shown, when the sunroof is in the closed position PF, the seal 83 ensures a seal at the periphery 55 of the sunroof, which is positioned facing or substantially facing the periphery 81 of the opening 80.

[0076] like Figure 25 As shown, when the sunroof is in the open position and the retractable handle 94 is locked, the periphery 81 of the opening 80, or only a portion of the periphery 81, includes the slot 82 (see also...). Figure 13 The notch 82 preferably extends vertically or substantially vertically. The notch 82 allows the seal 83 to be positioned and / or held in place. It should be noted that the seal 83 may include reinforcement.

[0077] like Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 24 and Figure 25 As shown, the roof 3 preferably includes a rear tab 5 disposed at the rear of the opening 80. The tab 5 is capable of cooperating with a retractable handle 94. More specifically, the retractable handle preferably includes a locking slot, orifice, or recess 95. Thus, for example, in order to unlock from the fully open position (POT)... Figure 24 The locked position when moved to the fully open position (POT) Figure 25Once the tab 5 is at least partially positioned inside the opening 95, the retractable handle 94 is rotated. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the rear tab 5 is fixed relative to the roof 3. For example, the second locking / unlocking device 92 includes a lever 96. On one hand, the lever 96 is preferably hinged relative to the sunroof 50 about axis A1 at the fixed hinge joint 54. On the other hand, the lever 96 is hinged relative to the retractable handle 94 about axis A2. Therefore, rotating the retractable handle 94 means that the lever 96 rotates about axes A1 and A2 simultaneously or substantially simultaneously. In fact, such rotational movement causes the handle 94 to rotate. Axes A1 and A2 are preferably parallel, spaced apart, and extend laterally or substantially laterally.

[0078] Alternatively, the rear flap can be movable relative to the roof 3, while the handle is fixed relative to the sunroof.

[0079] like Figure 26 and Figure 27 As shown, the front flap 4 is fixed to the front of the roof 3, allowing the handle to be locked when the sunroof 50 is in the closed position PF. More precisely, the front flap 4 cooperates with a locking point 97 located at one end of the handle 94. This locking point is, for example, a cylindrical portion, such as a pin on a line parallel to the axes A1, A2 of the lever 96, for locking in the closed position PF.

[0080] In summary, the sunroof 50 is manually operated by means of longitudinal levers 33 and 45. The sunroof is preferably locked only in the closed position (PF) and the fully open position (POT). The intermediate open position (POI) is advantageously possible but cannot be obstructed from being in place. In fact, preferably, only the two extreme positions (PF, POT) are held in place by the retractable handle 94 in cooperation with the vehicle body 2, and more precisely, the roof 3, via the front tab 4 and the rear tab 5. The front tab 4 is preferably located on or near the front roof crossbeam, and the rear tab 5 is preferably located on or near the rear roof crossbeam 6.

[0081] Regarding the mobility of the sunroof as previously mentioned, the grooves, guides, or tracks 31, 32, 43, 44 included in or arranged in the structure of the roof rails 33, 45 guide the sunroof equipped with rollers, wheels, or casters 61, 62, 73, 74. The sunroof 50 preferably comprises a metal frame 51 and a glass panel adhesively bonded to the metal frame. Pins 63, 64, 71, 72 equipped with rollers are fixed to the frame on both sides, for example, by welding. Figure 11As shown, the longitudinal roof rails 33, 45 are secured to the vehicle body 2 and / or roof 3, for example, by a bolt connection system and / or bolts 7. Preferably, each roof rail includes a rigid mounting element (e.g., plastic), and the recess or guide includes an external trim piece 35. Figure 9 ) and surrounding sealing fittings. More precisely, by means of two recesses 43, 44 in or on the left longitudinal bar 45 and in (about Figure 2 The kinematics are obtained by two grooves 31, 32 in or on the right longitudinal bar 33 (which is symmetrical to the left longitudinal bar) of the vertical longitudinal midplane PM shown. Therefore, preferably, the first groove 31 is associated with the first roller 61, the second groove 32 is associated with the second roller 62, the third groove 43 is associated with the third roller 73, and the fourth groove 44 is associated with the fourth roller 74.

[0082] The first recess 31 and the third recess 43 are inclined forward relative to the vehicle roof 3. During the closing movement, the front portion of the sunroof 50 approaches the opening 80 linearly following the contours of the first and third recesses arranged in the roof rail. The front ends of the first and third recesses end near the roof, particularly at the same level as the roof vertically. The second recess 32 and the fourth recess 44 move along a vertical plane not characterized by the slope of the first and third recesses. The second recess 32 and the fourth recess 44 move along a generally straight vertical plane and longitudinally parallel to the roof. Since the contours of the first and second recesses of the first sliding and / or rolling device 60 are different from the contours of the third and fourth recesses of the second sliding and / or rolling device 70, the sunroof can adopt an inclined position relative to the top of the roof at the end of its movement toward its closed position or at the beginning of its movement toward the open position.

[0083] Advantageously, such as Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 15 , Figure 16 , Figure 18As shown, the second recess 32 and the fourth recess 44 each include guides, tracks, or undercuts 36, 46 at their front ends. Such guides 36, 46 allow for (potentially modifiable) non-linear kinematics during movement. Furthermore, these two guides 36, 46 ensure that the sunroof 50 "sinks" during movement from the open position (POI or POT) to the closed position PF. In effect, the sunroof is guided so that it is positioned within the opening 80 in the roof 3. Conversely, during movement from the closed position PF to the open position, the guides 36, 46 ensure an offset in the vertical direction or substantially in this direction so that the rear of the sunroof 50 disengages from the opening 80.

[0084] It should be noted that the second groove 32 advantageously includes a notch 37 at its rear end, such as Figure 2 As shown. The fourth groove 44 advantageously includes a notch 47 at its rear end, as Figure 19 As shown, each notch 37, 47 extends downward and rearward, for example. The notches 37, 47 facilitate blocking or locking the sunroof in the fully open position (POT). In fact, when the sunroof is in this open position, the second roller 62 and the fourth roller 74 are at least partially positioned within these notches 37, 47. This causes the rollers to be wedged in and thus participate in fixing the sunroof 50 in the fully open position (POT).

[0085] As previously mentioned, frame 51 is preferably equipped with bracket 54, which allows the (bent lever type) handle 94 to be secured to ensure connection with roof 3 and to hold the sunroof in the open or closed position. Roof 3, opened via opening 80, accommodates a sunroof of a specific shape that allows for flush mounting. Sealing is ensured by fitting seal 83 into a slot 82 arranged around opening 80 on roof 3. Closing movement of sunroof 50, partially achieved by the cooperation of second roller 62 and fourth roller 74 with guides 36, 46, causes the sunroof to fall along a specific axis, thereby compressing seal 83.

[0086] Advantageously, the roof 3 includes at least one mounting element (e.g., plastic) designed to hold the gasket of the seal 83 in place while ensuring consistent clearance and visual appearance (when the sunroof is open and closed). At the rear of the opening or cutout 80, the rear bracket or rear tab 5 is preferably fixed to the central structure, for example, on or at the crossbeam 6 reinforcing the roof, such as... Figure 22 As shown. As previously mentioned, the rear flap 5 cooperates with the retractable handle 94 to hold the sunroof in the fully open position (POT).

[0087] It should be noted that the handle allows the sunroof to be locked in both the fully open position (POT) and the closed position (PF) via the cooperation of the pin 97 of the front protrusion 4 and the handle 94, and allows the seal 83 to be compressed when closed.

[0088] Furthermore, the longitudinal roof bars 33 and 45 retain their original function and can therefore be used, for example, to support loads before the roof box is installed or as lateral roof bars. Advantageously, the shape of the bars 33 and 45 can be stylized without affecting the guide portion provided by the recess to the sunroof. One or more trim pieces 35 may be provided for aesthetic and / or aerodynamic purposes.

[0089] In summary, the solution proposes a technically simple sunroof that, in particular, does not have electrical and / or electronic components, and / or motorizing, and / or cabling, and / or connectors. Furthermore, the solution eliminates the need for body and / or roof reinforcements. In fact, the sunroof typically includes, for example, a frame 51, a panel 52 and / or a glass surface 53, four pins equipped with four rollers, and a retractable handle 94. In the case of the glass surface, it is preferably tempered or laminated glass, possibly equipped with a (tinted or clear) solar film or self-shading film. It is possible that, for example, sheet metal can be used to cover the sunroof.

[0090] Therefore, the solution does not have any specific frame or clamps for moving the sunroof; these operations are performed manually. This reduces weight. The impact on the internal architecture is minimal, and it increases "head height" or under-roof height. The sunroof's simple form and the features described above make its installation on a vehicle particularly economical. This results in a small difference in manufacturing costs between vehicles equipped with and without a sunroof.

[0091] As a note, the solution according to the invention thus achieves the desired objective of reducing the cost and complexity of sunroofs in motor vehicles, and has the following advantages:

[0092] - This sunroof can be used on any type of motor vehicle, regardless of the range;

[0093] - This skylight can be used in public transport vehicles, ships, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, or even as an opening in a building.

Claims

1. A guide device (20) for a vehicle sunroof (50), characterized in that, The guiding device includes: - A first guide device (30) extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally above the right side of the roof (3) of such a vehicle. - A second guide device (40) extends longitudinally or substantially longitudinally above the left side of the roof (3) of the vehicle. The first guide device (30) includes a first groove (31) and a second groove (32) extending in a first plane (P1) and a second plane (P2), respectively. The first plane and the second plane (P1, P2) are spaced apart, parallel, and extend vertically and longitudinally. Furthermore, the second guide device (40) includes a third groove (43) and a fourth groove (44), which extend in a third plane and a fourth plane, respectively, the third plane and the fourth plane being spaced apart, parallel, and extending vertically and longitudinally. The second groove (32) and the fourth groove (44) each include a guide portion, track, or undercut (36, 46) at the front end of each of these grooves to allow for non-linear kinematics of the sunroof during movement. The first groove (31) and the third groove (43) are inclined forward relative to the roof (3) of the vehicle, and the second groove (32) and the fourth groove (44) extend along a vertical plane that is not characterized by the slope of the first groove and the third groove.

2. The guiding device (20) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, These guide sections ensure an offset in a vertical or substantially vertical direction relative to the rear of the roof.

3. The guiding device (20) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle is a motor vehicle (1).

4. The guiding device (20) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first guiding device (30) is the first roof bar (33) located on the right side.

5. The guiding device (20) as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The second guide device (40) is the second roof bar (45) arranged on the left side.

6. An arrangement (10) comprising a guide device (20) as described in any one of claims 1-5, and a skylight (50), characterized in that, The skylight (50) includes a frame (51), and / or the skylight (50) includes a panel (52).

7. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The skylight (50) includes a first sliding and / or rolling device (60) arranged on the right side of the skylight (50) and designed to cooperate with the first guide device (30), and the skylight (50) includes a second sliding and / or rolling device (70) arranged on the left side of the skylight (50) and designed to cooperate with the second guide device (40).

8. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The first sliding and / or rolling device (60) includes a first roller (61) and a second roller (62), the first roller and the second roller being designed to cooperate with the first guide device (30). The second sliding and / or rolling device (70) includes a third roller (73) and a fourth roller (74), which are designed to cooperate with the second guiding device (40).

9. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first sliding and / or rolling device (60) includes a first rotating pin (63) of the first roller (61) and a second rotating pin (64) of the second roller (62). The second sliding and / or rolling device (70) includes the third rotating pin (71) of the third roller (73) and the fourth rotating pin (72) of the fourth roller (74).

10. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first and third rotating pins (63, 71) are coaxial or substantially coaxial, and the second and fourth rotating pins (64, 72) are coaxial or substantially coaxial and extend laterally or substantially laterally.

11. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The frame is a metal frame.

12. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The panel is a panel (52) that includes a glass surface (53).

13. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The panel is assembled onto the frame (51) by adhesive bonding (52).

14. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first roller and the second roller are designed to cooperate with the first groove (31) and the second groove (32), respectively.

15. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The third roller (73) and the fourth roller (74) are designed to cooperate with the third groove (43) and the fourth groove (44) respectively.

16. The arrangement (10) as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first rotating pin (63) and the second rotating pin (64) are fixed on the right side of the frame (51), and the third rotating pin (71) and the fourth rotating pin (72) are fixed on the left side of the frame (51).

17. A vehicle body (2) comprising a roof (3) having an opening (80) therein, the vehicle body (2) comprising the arrangement (10) as described in any one of claims 7 to 10 and 14 to 16, characterized in that, The first guide device (30) and the second guide device (40) cooperate with the first sliding and / or rolling device (60) and the second sliding and / or rolling device (70) respectively to move the sunroof (50) relative to the roof (3) between a closed position (PF) and at least one intermediate open position (POI), and to a fully open position (POT), in which the opening (80) is obscured by the sunroof (50) in the closed position, the opening (80) is at least partially obscured by the sunroof (50) in the at least one intermediate open position, and the sunroof (50) does not face the opening (80) in the fully open position, and vice versa.

18. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The sunroof (50) includes a first device (91) and a second device (92), the first device locking and unlocking the sunroof when the sunroof (50) is in the closed position (PF), and the second device locking and unlocking the sunroof when the sunroof (50) is in the at least one intermediate open position (POI) or the fully open position (POT).

19. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 18, characterized in that, The sunroof (50) includes a retractable handle (94) that cooperates with the roof (3) to lock or unlock the sunroof (50) when it is in the closed position (PF) and the second device (92) that locks or unlocks the sunroof when it is in the at least one intermediate open position (POI) or the fully open position (POT).

20. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 19, characterized in that, The skylight (50) includes a mounting bracket (54) for mounting the retractable handle (94).

21. The vehicle body (2) as described in any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that, The vehicle body (2) includes a seal (83) arranged around the periphery (81) of the opening (80).

22. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 21, characterized in that, The periphery (81) of the opening (80) includes a notch (82) to allow the seal (83) to be positioned and held in place.

23. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 17, characterized in that, The vehicle is a motor vehicle (1).

24. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 20, characterized in that, The mounting bracket (54) is arranged on the frame (51).

25. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 22, characterized in that, The slot (82) extends vertically.

26. The vehicle body (2) as described in claim 22, characterized in that, The seal includes reinforcements.

27. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a guide device (20) as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, and / or an arrangement (10) as described in any one of claims 6 to 16, and / or a body (2) as described in any one of claims 17 to 26.

28. The vehicle as claimed in claim 27, characterized in that, The vehicle in question is a motor vehicle (1).

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