Device for a roof and corresponding roof

Abstract

An apparatus for a roof (101), comprising: a frame (105) for coupling to the roof (101); a first cover (110) displaceable relative to the frame (105) in a first direction (X); a second cover (120) and a third cover (130) each fixedly attached to the frame (105); a guide rail (140) extending longitudinally in a first direction (X), the guide rail (140) being coupled to the frame (105), the guide rail (140) being arranged in a second direction (Y) between the second cover (120) and the third cover (130) and being movable in a third direction (Z) relative to the frame (105), the first direction (X), the second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z) being oriented transverse to each other; and a slider (150) attached to the first cover (110) and guided in a guide rail (140).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] A device for a vehicle roof is proposed, in particular a device for moving a cover of the vehicle roof. In addition, a vehicle roof, in particular a vehicle roof with the device described herein, is proposed to be suitable for a motor vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The device with a movable cover for the roof can be configured as a so-called externally guided sliding roof, such as described in DE 197 13 347 C2. Alternatively, the roof can also be configured as a so-called spoiler roof, such as described in DE 10 2012 106 545 A1.

[0003] It is desirable to provide a device for a vehicle roof that allows reliable operation. In addition, it is also desirable to provide a vehicle roof that allows reliable operation. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to at least one embodiment, a device for a vehicle roof is provided. The device comprises a frame for coupling to the vehicle roof. In particular, the frame can be inserted into a top opening of the vehicle roof. The device has a first cover. The first cover is movable relative to the frame in a first direction. In particular, the top opening of the vehicle roof can be selectively opened and closed by displacement of the first cover. The device has a second cover. The device has a third cover. The second cover and the third cover are both fixedly attached to the frame. Therefore, compared with the first cover, the second cover and the third cover do not move relative to the frame to open the top opening. When the device is in a closed state, the first cover, the second cover and the third cover together close the top opening.

[0005] The device has a guide rail extending longitudinally in a first direction. The guide rail is coupled to a frame. The guide rail is arranged between the second cover and the third cover in a second direction. The guide rail is movable relative to the frame in a third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are oriented transversely to each other, in particular perpendicularly to each other. The device has a slider, which is attached to the first cover. The slider is guided in the guide rail.

[0006] The device has a first guide rail on which the cover is supported by a slide. The support is not realized by two laterally arranged guide rails as is conventionally the case. The guide rail is located centrally between the second cover and the third cover so that the slide is guided centrally and the cover is supported centrally.

[0007] In order to achieve a device that is as watertight as possible and, for example, also has a uniform, pleasing appearance, in particular in the closed state, the guide rail is movable in a third direction. Thus, the guide rail can be arranged in a lowered position in the closed state. When the cover is to be displaced backwards to open the top opening, the guide rail can be raised in the third direction. Thus, the guide rail is arranged above the second cover and the third cover in the third direction. This allows the first cover to also be moved above the second cover and the third cover. The device is particularly configured as a so-called externally guided sliding top. The slider can also be referred to as a rear slider or a rear deployment lever. The slider is coupled to the cover and moves together with the cover in the first direction when the cover is moved between the closed position and the open position in the first direction.

[0008] The support on the guide rail arranged between the second cover and the third cover provides a large displacement width for the first cover, so that even the top system of a relatively large and heavy cover (for example weighing more than 20 kg, for example about 22 kg or more) can be opened to a large extent. In addition, a first cover with a larger narrowing or trapezoidal shape can be used, because two mutually parallel guide rails are not required in the rear area next to the second cover and the third cover. Due to the movability of the guide rail in the third direction, a stylish appearance and a pleasing aesthetic can be achieved. Throughout the displacement movement of the first cover, the elements of the device can remain engaged with each other and are always at least indirectly connected to the frame. This allows a stable and solid structure to be maintained even in the event of an accident.

[0009] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement has a first driver. The device has a second driver. The first driver is used to drive the first cover to shift relative to the frame. The second driver is used to drive the guide rail to move relative to the frame. For example, the first driver and the second driver each have a motor. By means of the first driver, starting from the closed position, the first cover can be raised in a third direction and moved to the open position in the first direction. By means of the second driver, the guide rail can be raised and lowered in the third direction between the lowered position (when the first cover is in the closed position) and the raised position. The actuation of the first driver and the second driver is particularly arranged so that, starting from the closed position, the guide rail rises before the first cover moves backward. The closing movement of the first cover from the open position to the closed position occurs in the opposite order accordingly.

[0010] According to at least one embodiment, the device has a common drive for driving the first cover to be displaced relative to the frame and for driving the guide rail to move relative to the frame. Thus, two separate drives are not required. In particular, only one drive is provided, which is configured to drive the first cover to be displaced and to drive the guide rail to move relative to the frame.

[0011] According to at least one embodiment, the slide is adapted to surround the guide rail. The guide rail is thus arranged between two side areas of the slide in the second direction. Thus, access to the first guide rail from above is not required. In particular, when the first cover is in the closed position, a watertight sealing can thus be achieved between the second cover and the third cover.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment, the device has a first deployment rod and a second deployment rod. The first deployment rod and the second deployment rod are both coupled to the frame. The first deployment rod and the second deployment rod are also coupled to the guide rail. The first deployment rod and the second deployment rod are both pivotable relative to the frame in order to move the guide rail. In particular, the first deployment rod and the second deployment rod are arranged spaced apart from each other in the first direction. For example, the first deployment rod is arranged at the front end of the guide rail and the second deployment rod is arranged at the rear end of the guide rail. For example, the second deployment rod is coupled to the second drive. Thus, for example, the second deployment rod can be pivoted relative to the frame to drive the movement of the guide rail in the third direction.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment, the first cover has a front edge. The first cover also has a rear edge. Both the front edge and the rear edge extend in the second direction. The rear edge is shorter than the front edge. In plan view, the significantly longer front edge results in a larger narrowing or trapezoidal form of the first cover. For example, the front edge is more than 15% longer than the rear edge, for example, the front edge is more than 18% longer than the rear edge.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the first cover has two front support parts. The two front support parts are arranged on the sides of the front area of ​​the first cover. The two front support parts are coupled to the frame. The slider is arranged in the center of the rear area of ​​the first cover along the second direction. Therefore, the two front support parts and the slider are arranged in a triangular shape. The two front support parts are arranged at the front edge of the cover and the specified side of the first cover. The slider is arranged at the rear edge of the first cover, separated from the side edges, and centered along the rear edge. Through the two front support parts, the first cover is displaceably fixed to the frame, so that the top opening can be opened.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, the guide rail has an inclined portion in the front area. This allows the slider to be raised and lowered in the third direction. When the first cover is in the closed position, the slider is arranged at the bottom of the inclined portion. When the slider moves upward along the inclined portion in the third direction and slightly backward in the first direction, the rear edge of the cover is raised to the so-called ventilation position or inclined position. Then, the front edge of the cover can be raised in the third direction by means of the two front supports.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment, the device has a pivot mechanism for pivoting the slide relative to the guide rail. In this case, for example, the inclined section of the front area of ​​the guide rail can be omitted. The guide rail can be configured to be straight or only slightly curved along its entire range in the first direction, in particular without a relatively large inclined section for raising and lowering the slide. Starting from the closed position, the slide is pivoted by the pivot mechanism to raise the rear edge of the first cover. For this purpose, for example, the pivot mechanism is coupled to the first drive so that the first drive also drives the pivot mechanism.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment, the device has a guide tube, which is attached to the first cover. The device has a drive cable, which is displaceably guided in the guide tube. The drive cable is connected to the pivot mechanism. A guide tube and a drive cable are provided, for example, two guide tubes and two drive cables are provided, so that when the first cover moves in the first direction, the guide tube and the drive cable move together.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment, the device has a covering structure. The covering structure covers the guide rail. When the first cover is in the closed state, the covering structure is arranged in the space between the second cover and the third cover and seals it, in particular against dust and water. According to some embodiments, additional seals and / or plastic moldings are provided for this purpose. In a top view, the covering structure covers the guide rail, so that it can be hidden by the covering structure, in particular when the first cover is in the closed position. The covering structure can be raised and lowered in a third direction together with the guide rail. The slider is configured so that it is guided from above in the third direction on the side of the covering structure and the guide rail, so that it surrounds the covering structure and engages on the side of the guide rail.

[0019] According to at least one embodiment, the vehicle roof has a device according to at least one embodiment described herein. For example, the vehicle roof has a top opening, into which the device is inserted. The top opening of the vehicle roof is closed by the device. The vehicle roof can be formed into a larger narrow shape or a trapezoidal shape. The device with a centrally arranged guide rail allows the first cover, the second cover and the third cover to be designed accordingly, thereby providing a reliable support for the movable first cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Further advantages, features and improvements emerge from the following examples, which will be explained in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Identical and similar elements, as well as elements with similar functions, may have the same reference numerals in all the drawings.

[0021] in:

[0022] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of a portion of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0023] Figure 2 and Figure 3 Schematic diagrams of devices according to exemplary embodiments are respectively shown;

[0024] Figures 4 to 11 Schematic diagrams of devices according to example embodiments are shown respectively;

[0025] Figures 12 to 18 Schematic diagrams of devices according to further exemplary embodiments are respectively shown; and

[0026] Figures 19 to 21 Schematic diagrams of devices according to further exemplary embodiments are respectively shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic plan view of a vehicle 100 is shown. The vehicle 100 is, for example, a car. The vehicle 100 has a roof 101. The roof 101 has a device 109. The device 109 has a first cover 110, a second cover 120 and a third cover 130. By means of the covers 110, 120, 130 and the device 109, a top opening 104 of the roof 101 can be closed. By displacement of the first cover 110 in the longitudinal direction X, the top opening 104 can be closed in a closed position and at least partially opened in an open position. The closed position can also be referred to as a closed position. The open position can also be referred to as an open position.

[0028] The first cover 110 is located at a position relative to the fixed top portion of the roof 101 in the longitudinal direction X and in a vertical direction Z transverse to the longitudinal direction. Figure 1 The closed position shown and Figure 3 The first cover 110 is displaceable in opposition to the longitudinal direction X for closing.

[0029] The first cover 110 has a front edge 111. The first cover 110 has a rear edge 112. The front edge 111 and the rear edge 112 are arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction X. The front edge 111 of the first cover 110 faces the windshield 103 of the vehicle 100. The rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 faces the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 faces the rear window 102 of the vehicle 100.

[0030] The two side edges 113 of the first cover 110 are arranged between the front edge 111 and the rear edge 112 both extending in the transverse direction Y. In the main extension direction, the side edges 113 both extend in the first direction X between the front edge 111 and the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 .

[0031] The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 have front edges 121, 131, respectively. The front edges 121, 131 of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 both face the windshield 103 and, in the closed position, face the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110. In the closed position, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are both arranged between the first cover 110 and the rear window 102. The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged adjacent to each other in the transverse direction Y.

[0032] The second cover 120 has a side edge 122 . The side edge 122 extends along the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 122 faces the third cover 130 .

[0033] The third cover 130 has a side edge 132 . The side edge 132 extends along the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 132 of the third cover 130 faces the second cover 120 .

[0034] The side edge 122 of the second cover 120 and the side edge 132 of the third cover 130 are adjacent to and spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction Y. A space 162 is formed between the two side edges 122, 132. In particular, in the transverse direction Y, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 do not directly contact each other at the two side edges 122, 132.

[0035] The device 109 has a covering structure 145. The covering structure 145 extends longitudinally in the longitudinal direction X. The covering structure 145 is arranged in the space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. In the transverse direction Y, the covering structure 145 is arranged between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 to close the space 162, in particular when the first cover 110 is in the closed position.

[0036] When the first cover 110 is in the closed position, the top opening 104 is thus closed by the first cover 110 , the second cover 120 , the third cover 130 and the covering structure 145 .

[0037] The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are both rigidly fixedly connected to the vehicle roof 101 and fixedly attached to the vehicle roof 101 .

[0038] The position and / or direction terms used in the context of the present disclosure, such as rear or front, relate to the vehicle longitudinal direction X, in particular when the device 109 is correctly installed in the roof 101. The vehicle longitudinal direction X may also be referred to as the X direction. Corresponding position and / or direction terms, such as top or bottom, relate to the vertical direction Z. The vertical direction Z may also be referred to as the height direction or the Z direction. Position and / or direction terms, such as side, left or right, relate to the vehicle transverse direction Y, which is also referred to as the Y direction. The longitudinal direction X, the transverse direction Y and the vertical direction Z are in particular perpendicular to each other.

[0039] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the device 100 is shown in the so-called ventilation position or tilted position. Compared to the closed position, the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is raised in the vertical direction Z. No substantial movement in the longitudinal direction X has taken place for opening the top opening 104 .

[0040] The covering structure 145 is also elevated in the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the covering structure 145 is arranged higher than the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 in the vertical direction Z. As will be demonstrated in detail in the following exemplary embodiments, the covering structure 145 is arranged on the guide rail 140 (see, for example, Figure 4 The rear edge 112 of the cover 110 is supported on the guide rail 140. Raising the guide rail 140 and the cover structure 145 in the vertical direction Z allows the first cover 110 to be in the closed position ( Figure 1 ) and open position ( Figure 3 ) move along the longitudinal direction X.

[0041] Figure 3 A frame 105 of a device 109 is shown. The frame 105 is used to attach the device 109 to the body of the vehicle 100.

[0042] The guide rail 140 is attached to the frame 105, as are two further side guide rails 106. The two side guide rails 106 are arranged in a front region of the frame 105 facing the windshield 103 and extend longitudinally in the longitudinal direction X. The guide rails 140 are arranged in a rear region of the frame 105 facing the rear window 102. The guide rails 140 also extend longitudinally in the longitudinal direction X. Both side guide rails 106 are arranged on the sides of the frame 105 in the transverse direction Y. The guide rail 140 is arranged centrally in the transverse direction Y.

[0043] Thus, the first cover 110 is supported at three points. In a front region 116 ( Figure 1 ), the first cover 110 is supported on two side rails 106. In a rear region 117 adjacent to the rear edge 112 and occupying at most 50% of the first cover 110, the rear region starting from the rear edge 112 in the direction toward the front edge 115, the first cover 110 is supported on the rails 140.

[0044] The raising and lowering of the first cover 110 in the vertical direction Z and the displacement in the longitudinal direction X can be realized by the first drive 107 of the device 109. The first drive 107 comprises in particular an electric motor and a drive cable having, for example, tensile and compressive resistance.

[0045] The raising and lowering of the guide rail 140 relative to the frame 105 in the vertical direction Z can be driven by the second drive 108 of the device 109. For example, the second drive 108 also has a motor. The motor of the first drive 107 can be configured differently from the motor of the second drive 108.

[0046] Figures 4 to 11 Schematic diagrams of the device 109 according to exemplary embodiments are respectively shown.

[0047] The guide rail 140 extends longitudinally in the longitudinal direction X. In a front region 143 facing the windshield 103, the guide rail 140 has an inclined portion 144. The guide rail extends in the longitudinal direction X between a first end 147 and a second end 148 facing the windshield 103. The inclined portion 144 is directly adjacent to the first end 147. The inclined portion 144 is inclined relative to the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z. In the inclined portion 144, the course 146 of the guide rail 140 or the guide channel of the guide rail 140 is inclined, for example, by between 30° and 80° relative to the longitudinal direction X. Outside the inclined portion 144, in particular behind the inclined portion 144, the guide rail 140 has a substantially straight course 146, which corresponds to the longitudinal curvature of the roof 101. Outside the inclined portion 144, the guide rail 140 extends straightly in the longitudinal direction X.

[0048] The guide rail 140 is coupled to the frame 105 via a first deployment rod 141 and a second deployment rod 142. The frame 105 has a frame center piece 164. The first deployment rod 141 and the second deployment rod 142 are both pivotally connected to the frame center piece 164 of the frame 105. The frame center piece 164 is arranged in the area of ​​the space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The first deployment rod 141 and the second deployment rod 142 are both pivotally connected to the guide rail 140. By pivoting the deployment rods 141, 142 relative to the frame 105, the guide rail 140 can be raised and lowered in the vertical direction Z. The second driver 108 is, for example, connected to the rotation axis of the second deployment rod 142, so that the pivoting of the second deployment rod 142 can be driven by the second driver 108.

[0049] Figure 4 The guide rail 140 is shown in a lowered position, wherein the first cover 110 is arranged in its closed position. The front region 143 with the inclined portion 144 is arranged in the lowered region 165 of the frame center piece 164. Due to the lowered region 165, sufficient storage space is available for the inclined portion 144. Outside the lowered region 165, the frame center piece 164 is formed to be arranged rearwardly in the vertical direction Z to occupy less installation space.

[0050] The first cover 110 is supported on the guide rails 140 in the rear region 117 by means of a slide 150. The slide 150 is attached to the first cover 110, in particular to a cover carrier 115. For example, the cover carrier 115 is a metal frame which is attached to the pane of the first cover 110, for example by plastic surround molding and / or foamed plastic.

[0051] The slider 150 is arranged in a middle area 118 of the first cover 110 adjacent to the rear edge 112. The middle area is related to the extension of the transverse direction Y. The middle area 118 is equidistant from the two side edges 113 in the transverse direction Y. In particular, the slider 150 is equidistant from the two side edges 113 in the transverse direction Y.

[0052] At the rear edge 112, the cover 110 is supported on a single rail 140 via a slide 150. The first cover 110 is not supported by two lateral rods at the rear edge 112. At the rear edge 112, only a central support is provided by the centrally arranged slide 150.

[0053] The slide 150 has a cover connection 155 which is rigidly attached to the pane of the cover 110. By means of a swivel joint 154, the cover connection 155 is pivotable relative to the guide rail 140.

[0054] The engaging element 157 of the slide 150 is guided in the guide rail. The engaging element 157 and the cover connecting piece 155 are pivotably connected together via the joint 154 .

[0055] For example, Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown in , the slider 150 has two side areas 151, 152. The two side areas 151, 152 are arranged on opposite sides of the guide rail 140 in the transverse direction Y. The two side areas 151, 152 each have an associated engagement element 157. The engagement elements 157 of the two side areas 151, 152 engage with the guide rail 140 on opposite sides in the transverse direction Y. Thus, the slider 150 can laterally surround the side rail. The engagement between the slider 150 and the guide rail 140 occurs in the transverse direction Y, in particular not in the vertical direction Z.

[0056] To remove the first cover 110 from the closed position ( Figure 4 ) to the open position ( Figure 5 ), the first drive 107 and the second drive 108 are both actuated, for example coupled to two lateral front supports 114. The lateral supports 114 are guided in the side guides 106. The lateral front supports 114 are connected to the first cover 110 in the front area 116. In particular, the front support 114 is pivotably attached to the cover carrier 115 at the front edge 111 of the first cover 110, respectively, on the left and right.

[0057] The first driver 107 is configured to first raise the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 in the vertical direction Z starting from the closed position, and the slider 150 is pushed upward along the inclined portion 144. Then, the first cover 110 moves in the longitudinal direction X, and the first driver 107 pushes the front support portion 114 backward relative to the side guide rail 106 in the longitudinal direction X. Here, the slider 150 is also pushed backward in the longitudinal direction X in the straight region of the guide rail 140. Before such displacement in the longitudinal direction X occurs in the straight region of the guide rail 140, the guide rail 140 moves in the vertical direction Z from the straight region 112 to the side guide rail 106. Figure 4 The lowered position shown is raised into the extended position ( Figure 5 ). The raising of the guide rail 140 is driven by the second driver 108 .

[0058] When the guide rail 140 is raised, the slider 150 can be displaced in the vertical direction Z relative to the guide rail 140 and thus also relative to the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The slider 150 is then arranged in the guide rail 140 above the second and third covers 120, 130. Thus, an unimpeded displacement of the slider 150 along the guide rail 140 is possible. Thus, the first cover 110 can be displaced in the longitudinal direction X over the second cover 120 and the third cover 130.

[0059] In the closed position, the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is adjacent to the covering structure 145, e.g. Figure 4 The cover structure 145 is raised and lowered together with the guide rail 140 in the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the slide 150 with the two side areas 151 , 152 also surrounds the cover structure 145 laterally.

[0060] In the closed position, the covering structure 145 is sealed water-tightly relative to the surrounding covers 110, 120, 130 and in some cases the fixed parts of the roof. For this purpose, for example, an additional seal 166 is provided.

[0061] In the deployed state of the guide rail 140, the space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 is not fluid-tightly closed by the covering structure 145. Therefore, water can penetrate, but is trapped in the frame centerpiece 164 and drained in a controlled manner.

[0062] Figure 7 Shown along Figure 6The guide rail 140 rises from the frame center piece 164 in the vertical direction Z and is located above the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. On the side of the guide rail 140, two side areas 141, 142 of the slider 150 connect the first cover 110 to the guide rail 140. The covering structure 145 covers the guide rail 140 from above. In the transverse direction Y, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged spaced apart from each other to form a space 162. The space 162 allows the guide rail 140 to rise and fall in the vertical direction Z between the first cover 120 and the third cover 130.

[0063] Figure 8 A side view of the frame 105 in the closed position is shown. The side guides 106 are arranged at the front in the longitudinal direction X. A frame crossbeam 163 is formed in the region of the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 and the front region 143 of the guide rails 140. The frame crossbeam 163 extends in the transverse direction Y and in particular connects the two side guides 106 together. The frame center piece 164 is supported on the frame crossbeam 163. A lowering region 165 is formed in the common part of the frame crossbeam 163 and the frame center piece 164. The guide rails 140 extend from the frame crossbeam 163 to the rear in the longitudinal direction X.

[0064] The frame center piece 164 also starts from the frame cross beam 163 and extends rearwardly in the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 122 of the second cover and the side edge 132 of the third cover are supported on and attached to the frame center piece 164 .

[0065] Fig. 9 Shown along Figure 6 The rear deployment rod 142 is coupled to the second actuator 108. Both the second actuator 108 and the second deployment rod 142 are supported and held on the frame 105, in particular on the frame center piece 164. In particular, the second deployment rod 142 is pivotably fixed to the frame center piece 164. In the space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130, the second deployment rod 142 can be raised and lowered by a pivoting movement. In the position shown, the covering structure 145 is arranged above the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. When the second deployment rod 142 is pivoted downwards to close the top opening of the first cover 110, the covering structure 145 moves in the vertical direction Z to the level of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 and closes the space 162 together with the seal 166.

[0066] Fig.10 A rear view of the device 109 is shown ( Figure 6 The lowered area 165 protrudes downward in the vertical direction Z beyond the rest of the frame center piece 164 to provide sufficient storage space for the inclined portion 144 of the guide rail 140 in the closed position.

[0067] Fig.11 Shown along Figure 6 The first deployment rod 141 is supported on the frame 105, in particular, on the frame center piece 164. In particular, the first deployment rod 141 is pivotally fixed to the frame center piece 164. In the deployed position, the first deployment rod 141 extends from the frame center piece 164 through the space 162 to above the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 in the vertical direction Z. Therefore, the first cover 110 can be supported and guided on the guide rail 140 above the second and third covers 120, 130.

[0068] Figures 12 to 18 An apparatus 109 according to a further exemplary embodiment is shown. Figures 12 to 18 An exemplary embodiment of Figures 4 to 11 The exemplary embodiments of the present invention are basically corresponding. Therefore, the following description mainly discusses the differences between them. Other descriptions, features and advantages apply to all exemplary embodiments accordingly and analogously, especially also in combination with other features described in this article.

[0069] according to Figures 12 to 18 The guide rail 140 of the exemplary embodiment has a completely straight course 146 between a first end 147 and a second end 148. For example, the guide rail 140 follows a course 146 which follows the slightly curved streamlined surface of the top in a straight and parallel manner. The guide rail 140 has no inclined portion 144 in the front region 143. Therefore, the lowered region 165 can also be omitted in the frame 105. Therefore, in particular, no installation space needs to be reserved in the lowered region 165 in the vertical direction Z, and in particular more space can be provided in the vehicle interior.

[0070] The guide rail 140, in particular the guide channel for the slider 150, extends along the entire length of the guide rail 140 in a straight and, for example, slightly curved manner. In order to raise and lower the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 between the closed position and the ventilation position, a pivot mechanism 153 is provided as an alternative to the inclined portion 144. The pivot mechanism 153 is configured to pivot the slider 150. By means of the pivot mechanism 153, the slider 150 is actively rotatable so as to move the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 in the vertical direction Z.

[0071] The pivot mechanism 153 can be driven in particular by the first driver 107. The driving energy of the first driver 107 is transmitted to the pivot mechanism 153 via the driving cable 161, so as to drive the slider 150 to pivot.

[0072] Two guide tubes 160 are attached to the first cover 110. For example, the guide tubes 160 are mounted on the pane of the first cover 110 by plastic. The guide tubes 160 extend from the front area 116 to the rear area 117. The pivot mechanism 113 is arranged in the rear area 117.

[0073] The drive cable 161 is displaceably guided in the guide tube 160. Therefore, when the first cover 110 moves relative to the frame 105, the guide tube 160 and the drive cable 161 move together with the first cover 110. When the first cover 110 is in the closed position, the drive cable 161 is connected to the first driver 107, so that the drive energy of the first driver 107 can be transmitted to the pivot mechanism 153. Therefore, when the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 does not need to be raised or lowered when the first cover 110 moves in the longitudinal direction X, the pivot mechanism 153 is coupled to the first driver 107 so as to allow active pivoting of the slider 150 and stably maintain the slider 150 in the deployed position.

[0074] For example, two side regions 151, 152 of the slider 150 are coupled to the drive cable 161 through an intermediate rod 156. For example, the intermediate rod 156 connects the drive cable 161 to the slider 150 so as to convert the linear motion of the drive cable 161 into the pivotal motion of the slider 150.

[0075] In a closed state (see for example Fig.16 ), the intermediate rod 156 is configured to move from the area of ​​the first cover 110, across the seal 166 on the frame crossbeam 163, to the slider 150 on the guide rail 140.

[0076] For example, from Fig.17 and 18 As can be clearly seen in FIG. 1 , the intermediate rod 156 is driven by the drive cable 161 in order to rotate the slider 150 to the ventilation position and hold it there. The slider 150 pivots between the closed position and the ventilation position relative to the guide rail 140, while the guide rail 140 remains stationary. In particular, it is not necessary to move the slider 150 along the guide rail 140 for pivoting. The second driver 108 pivots the second deployment rod 142, so that the linear guide rail 140 is raised. Then, the first cover 110 can be moved along the guide rail 140 in the longitudinal direction, as described above.

[0077] The guide tube 160 and the pivot mechanism 153 are displaced together with the first cover 110 so that in the open position, the top opening 104 can be opened unimpeded by the guide tube 160 and the pivot mechanism 153. For example, the pane of the first cover 110 is colored, so that even in the closed position, even with the guide tube 160 and the pivot mechanism 153, the overall appearance of the device 109 can be made attractive.

[0078] Figures 19 to 21 An apparatus 109 according to a further exemplary embodiment is shown. The exemplary embodiment corresponds substantially to the exemplary embodiments already described, in particular Figures 12 to 18 Therefore, the following description mainly discusses the differences between them. The other descriptions, features and advantages apply accordingly and analogously to all exemplary embodiments, in particular also in combination with other features described in this document.

[0079] Figures 19 to 21 The exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 has a pivot mechanism 153, but its configuration is different from Figures 12 to 18 According to the difference in the exemplary embodiment of Figures 19 to 21 In the closed position, the guide tube 160 is arranged in the region of one of the side rails 106 . Thus, the transparent surface of the first cover 110 is larger and is not hindered by the guide tube 160 .

[0080] In particular, only a single guide tube 160 is provided. A drive cable 161 is guided in the guide tube 160, which is arranged on the side of the first cover 110 to transmit the drive energy of the first drive 107 to the pivot mechanism 153. The drive cable 161 extends in the longitudinal direction X on one of the side edges 113 of the first cover 110 and in the transverse direction Y on the rear edge 112 of the first cover.

[0081] Fig. 20 The slider 150 is shown in a retracted position, wherein the first cover 110 is in a closed position. Fig.21 The slide 150 is shown in a deployed position, wherein the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is raised, ie in particular in a ventilation position.

[0082] In order to Fig. 20 The position and Fig.21 To unfold the slider 150 between the positions in the middle, the drive cable 161 is moved forward in the longitudinal direction X in the region of the pivot mechanism 153. The pivot mechanism 153 has a drive gear 158, which is set in rotation by the linear movement of the drive cable 161. As a result, the intermediate member 159 meshing with the drive gear 158 is moved backward in the longitudinal direction X. As a result, the movement of the drive cable 161 in the direction of the windshield 103 is converted into a movement of the intermediate member 159 in the direction of the rear window. The intermediate member 159 is coupled to the intermediate rod 156. As a result, the movement of the intermediate member 159 drives the active pivoting of the slider 150.

[0083] The device 109 according to various exemplary embodiments allows the first cover 110 to be supported on a centrally arranged, raisable and depressible guide rail 140. Thus, even if the side edge 113 is narrowed, or if the front edge 111, the rear edge 112 and the side edge 113 form a trapezoid or are arranged in a trapezoidal shape, the cover 110 can be reliably configured as an externally guided sliding top with a slider 150. The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 can also be formed to be greatly narrowed. The rear support of the cover 110 is arranged in the center of the guide rail 140. Therefore, in the area of ​​the second cover 120 and the third cover 130, no guide rail is required on the outside. Therefore, the side of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 facing away from the guide rail 140 can be flexibly designed, because no parallel guide rail is required. This also allows the side parts of the frame 105 extending in the longitudinal direction X to be arranged in a narrowed manner.

[0084] The covers 110, 120, 130 each have a transparent, translucent or opaque colored pane. For example, the pane is a glass pane and / or a plastic pane.

[0085] For example, the cover structure 145 is also made of glass and is in particular provided with an optical appearance similar to that of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130, i.e. also colored, for example. Alternatively, the cover structure 145 can also be made of plastic, for example polycarbonate. The device 109 allows a relatively large difference between the lateral extension of the device 109 in the lateral direction Y at the front side and the lateral extension of the device in the lateral direction Y at the rear side, but the opening width of the first cover 110 is larger due to the support by the slide 150, which is always supported on the guide rail 140 in the manner of an externally guided sliding top and is rigidly and fixedly connected to the first cover 110 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0086] In the region of the device 109 adjacent to the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 in the closed state, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged with the guide rail 140 and the covering structure 145 therebetween. The guide rail 140 can be raised or lowered in the Z direction in the manner of a parallelogram or a four-bar linkage by means of a first deployment rod 141 and a second deployment rod 142. In the closed state, the covering structure 145 forms a waterproof seal with the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. Below the guide rail 140 in the Z direction, the frame 105 has a frame center piece 164, which forms a closed wet zone.

[0087] In order to securely hold the first cover 110 on the frame 105 in the closed position, an additional locking may be provided, for example by means of the first drive 107 and / or the second drive 108 .

[0088] Thus, the device 109 allows, even with a large and heavy cover, reliable operation to move the first cover 110 and to have a relatively large opening for the top opening 104 in the open position.

[0089] Reference numerals list

[0090] 100 vehicles

[0091] 101 Roof

[0092] 102 Rear Window

[0093] 103 Windshield

[0094] 104 Top opening

[0095] 105 Frame

[0096] 106 side rails

[0097] 107 First Drive

[0098] 108 Second Drive

[0099] 109 Devices

[0100] 110 First Cover

[0101] 111 front edge

[0102] 112 rear edge

[0103] 113 side edge

[0104] 114 front support

[0105] 115 Cover Carrier

[0106] 116 front area

[0107] 117 Rear area

[0108] 118 Middle Area

[0109] 120 Second Cover

[0110] 121 front edge

[0111] 122 side edge

[0112] 130 Third Cover

[0113] 131 front edge

[0114] 132 side edge

[0115] 140 rails

[0116] 141 First deployment rod

[0117] 142 Second deployment rod

[0118] 143 front area

[0119] 144 inclined part

[0120] 145 Covering Structure

[0121] Route 146

[0122] 147 First End

[0123] 148 Second End

[0124] 150 Sliders

[0125] 151, 152 side area

[0126] 153 Pivot Mechanism

[0127] 154 connector

[0128] 155 cover connector

[0129] 156 Intermediate rod

[0130] 157Joint element

[0131] 158 driving gear

[0132] 159 Intermediate Parts

[0133] 160 guide tube

[0134] 161 drive cable

[0135] 162 Space

[0136] 163 frame beam

[0137] 164 frame center piece

[0138] 165 Descending Area

[0139] 166 Seals

[0140] X longitudinal direction

[0141] Y horizontal direction

[0142] Z vertical direction

Claims

1. A device for a vehicle roof (101), comprising: - a frame (105) for coupling to a vehicle roof (101), - a first cover (110) displaceable relative to said frame (105) in a first direction (X), - a second cover (120) and a third cover (130), both of which are fixedly attached to the frame (105), a guide rail (140) extending longitudinally in the first direction (X), wherein the guide rail (140) is coupled to the frame (105), the guide rail (140) being arranged between the second cover (120) and the third cover (130) in the second direction (Y) and being movable relative to the frame (105) in a third direction (Z), wherein the first direction (X), the second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z) are oriented transversely to each other, - A slide (150) attached to the first cover (110) and guided in the guide rail (140).

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The device comprises: - a first driver (107) for driving the first cover (110) to move relative to the frame (105), and - a second drive (108) for driving the guide rail (140) to move relative to the frame (105).

3. The device according to claim 1, wherein: The device comprises: A common drive (107) for driving the first cover (110) to shift relative to the frame (105) and for driving the guide rail (140) to move relative to the frame (105).

4. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The slider (150) is configured to surround the guide rail (140) so that the guide rail (140) is arranged between two side areas (151, 152) of the slider (150) in the second direction (Y).

5. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The device comprises a first deployment rod (141) and a second deployment rod (142), both of which are coupled to the frame (105) and the guide rail (140), and both of which are capable of pivoting relative to the frame (105) so as to move the guide rail (140).

6. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first cover (110) has a front edge (111) and a rear edge (112) both extending in the second direction (Y), wherein the rear edge (112) is shorter than the front edge (111).

7. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first cover (110) has two front support portions (114), which are arranged at the sides of the front area (116) of the first cover (110) and coupled to the frame (105), and the slider (150) is arranged at the center of the rear area (117) of the first cover (110) along the second direction (Y).

8. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The guide rail (140) has an inclined portion (144) in a front region (143).

9. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The device comprises a pivot mechanism (153) for pivoting the slider (150) relative to the guide rail (140).

10. The device according to claim 9, wherein: The device comprises a guide tube (160) attached to the first cover (110) and a drive cable (161) displaceably guided within the guide tube (160), the drive cable (161) being coupled to the pivot mechanism (153).

11. The device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The device comprises a covering structure (145) covering the guide rail (140), wherein the covering structure (145) seals a space (162) between the second cover (120) and the third cover (130) when the first cover (110) is in a closed state.

12. A vehicle roof comprising a device (109) according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

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