Assembly for roof and roof

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly for a roof (101) having a roof opening (102), comprising: a cover (103) which can be moved in a longitudinal direction (X) for closing the roof opening (102); a guide rail (108) which can be arranged on the roof (101); the invention relates to a guide rail (108) for a motor vehicle, comprising a guide rail (108), a deployment lever (109) having a push slide (103), which deployment lever can be pivoted relative to the guide rail (108), the deployment lever (109) having a first side region (122) and a second side region (123) and a connecting region (120), the second side region (123) being arranged at least partially between side walls (118, 119) of the guide rail (108); wherein the deployment lever (109) has a first coupling part (111) which is coupled to the guide rail (108), the first coupling part (111) has a drive carriage (110) which is movably guided in the guide rail (108) in the longitudinal direction (108), and wherein the first coupling part (111) has a pin (115) which is movably guided in the guide rail (108) in the longitudinal direction (108). The pin is arranged on the second side region (123) and is coupled to the drive carriage (110).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a component for a roof of a motor vehicle, in particular to a component for moving a movable cover to close a roof opening. In addition, it also relates to a roof for a motor vehicle, in particular to a roof with the component described herein. Background Art

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

[0003] It is desirable to provide an assembly for a vehicle roof that enables reliable operation. It is also desirable to provide a vehicle roof that enables reliable operation. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to at least one embodiment, a component for a vehicle roof is provided. The vehicle roof has a roof opening. The component has:

[0005] a cover member, which is movable in a longitudinal direction and is used to close the roof opening;

[0006] A guide rail, which may be arranged on the roof;

[0007] an unfolding lever having a sliding slide, the unfolding lever being pivotable relative to the guide rail, wherein the cover element is coupled to the sliding slide and is movable relative to the unfolding lever and the sliding slide in a longitudinal direction in order to open the roof opening, wherein the unfolding lever has a first side region and a second side region and a connecting region, wherein the connecting region connects the first side region and the second side region to one another, wherein the second side region is at least partially arranged between the side walls of the guide rail;

[0008] wherein the unfolding lever has a first coupling portion coupled to the guide rail and a second coupling portion coupled to the guide rail, which are configured such that the unfolding lever can be moved relative to the guide rail in sections along the longitudinal direction;

[0009] Therein, the first coupling part has a drive carriage which is guided in the guide rail so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction, and wherein the first coupling part has a pin which is arranged on the second side region and is coupled to the drive carriage.

[0010] The arrangement is designed in particular for so-called spoiler roofs. In spoiler roofs, first a deployment lever is twisted or swung at the rear edge in the opening direction in order to lift the rear edge of the cover. The cover moves relative to the deployment lever in the opening direction in order to at least partially expose the roof opening. In this case, the deployment lever remains fixed relative to the rest of the roof and does not move with the cover in the opening direction. The further the cover moves rearwards relative to the deployment lever, the greater the force that must be maintained by means of the deployment lever. When the vehicle is in motion, vibrations of the cover become greater. Reliable support of the cover, even in the case of larger opening widths, has long been a desire and can be improved by the solution described here.

[0011] In addition to spoiler roofs, so-called externally guided sliding roofs are also known, in which the deployment lever is moved together with the cover part at the rear edge of the cover part in the opening direction relative to the rest of the roof. The above-mentioned problems do not occur here. However, externally guided sliding roofs cannot be used as an alternative to spoiler roofs, because they are completely different in design and, for example, the use of a spoiler roof or the use of an externally guided roof is dependent on the respective suitability of the vehicle base.

[0012] The deployment lever of the assembly described here can be moved relative to the guide rail in sections in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the deployment lever can be locked relative to the guide rail so that it does not move with the cover during the movement relative to the guide rail in the longitudinal direction. Starting from the closed position of the cover, in which the cover closes the roof opening, the deployment lever is swiveled to lift the rear edge of the cover (the so-called ventilation position). The assembly described here then makes it possible to move the deployment lever in the opening direction along a predetermined section before the deployment lever is locked relative to the guide rail and the cover is moved further in the opening direction relative to the deployment lever. This makes it possible to achieve an improved support point for the cover on the deployment lever and the guide rail. A higher natural frequency of the assembly, in particular of the opened cover, can be achieved. Lower bearing forces on the guide rail-side end of the deployment lever can be achieved.

[0013] The deployment lever with two side regions is configured so that the deployment lever can at least partially surround the guide rail. The deployment lever is arranged at least in sections on both sides of a portion of the guide rail in a transverse direction transverse to the longitudinal direction. The guide rail is partially arranged between the two side regions of the deployment lever. Thus, in the transverse direction, the first side region is arranged first, then a portion of the guide rail, and then the second side region. For example, the first side region and the second side region are arranged spaced apart from each other.

[0014] For example, the first side region and the second side region extend in the height direction. The height direction is in particular transverse to the longitudinal direction and transverse to the transverse direction. The connecting region is in particular oriented in the transverse direction and connects the two side regions. An unfolding lever with two side regions enables the elements of the first coupling part and the second coupling part to be variably arranged. In addition, additional elements, such as locking elements and push slides, can also be variably positioned on the unfolding lever. This enables a relatively small structural space requirement to be achieved.

[0015] The first coupling part enables a connection between the deployment lever and the guide rail which is of simple design and can therefore be realized cost-effectively. In addition, the first coupling part enables a relatively long support relationship on the deployment lever. The pin is arranged in particular on the front end of the deployment lever in the longitudinal direction.

[0016] The first coupling part has a drive slide, which is configured to swing the deployment lever relative to the guide rail. The drive slide is guided in the guide rail so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction. The drive slide is coupled to the deployment lever, in particular to a side area that can be arranged between the side walls of the guide rail. In particular, the deployment lever and the drive slide cannot move relative to each other in the longitudinal direction, but are rigidly coupled to each other. In particular, the pin of the deployment lever is held in the drive slide so that although a swinging movement can be achieved between the deployment lever and the drive slide, a relative movement between the pin and the drive slide in the longitudinal direction is prevented. The movement of the drive slide is transmitted to the deployment lever by means of the pin. The pin is fastened both to the deployment lever and to the drive slide.

[0017] The force transmission and fastening between the drive slide and the deployment lever are carried out on one side of the deployment lever, which is located between the side walls of the guide rail. Therefore, the side wall can be formed without additional notches or similar structures to connect the deployment lever to the drive slide. The side wall of the continuous structure without such a notch makes it possible to achieve a stable configuration of the guide rail. The guide rail is more rigidly constructed and can therefore better receive and guide the force than having to set a notch to connect the deployment lever through the side wall to the drive slide. Due to the special configuration of the deployment lever with two side areas and a connection area spaced apart from each other in the transverse direction, coupling with the drive slide can be achieved between the side walls of the guide rail without arranging a through portion in the side wall of the guide rail for this purpose. The guide rail, and in particular the side wall, does not have to be opened in the transverse direction. In particular, the side wall does not have a sliding groove that passes through the side wall and guides the sliding pin of the deployment lever. Therefore, the rigidity of the guide rail can be improved. The deployment lever is configured as an enclosed component. Therefore, the pin can be arranged on the inner side of the guide rail and coupled with the drive slide.

[0018] For example, the drive slide is driven indirectly or directly by an electric motor of the assembly. The drive slide is arranged in the region of the deployment lever. The drive slide is moved in the longitudinal direction so that the deployment lever is pivoted and moved in the longitudinal direction. After the pivoting movement and the displacement movement have been completed, for example, the drive slide is locked relative to the guide rail. To close the roof opening, the drive slide is moved in the opposite direction so that the deployment lever is moved forward and pivoted back to close the cover.

[0019] The positional or directional specifications used, such as "rear" or "front", are relative to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The longitudinal direction of the vehicle can also be referred to as the horizontal direction or the X direction. The lifting or unfolding of the cover is essentially carried out in the vertical direction or the Z direction or the height direction. The "rear region of the cover" is to be understood, for example, as the region starting from the center of the cover facing the rear of the vehicle.

[0020] The cover is fastened to the deployment lever by means of a push slide. The push slide enables the cover to be moved relative to the deployment lever in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the cover is fastened to the deployment lever by means of the push slide in such a way that forces can be transmitted between the deployment lever and the cover, in particular in order to be able to fasten the cover to the vehicle roof.

[0021] Along the longitudinal direction, the second coupling portion is arranged behind the pin of the first coupling portion and in front of the push slide. Therefore, along the longitudinal direction, the second coupling portion is arranged between the pin of the unfolding lever and the push slide.

[0022] According to at least one embodiment, the second coupling part has a lever slot. The lever slot is configured in the deployment lever. In particular, the lever slot is configured in the first side area of ​​the deployment lever. Therefore, the lever slot and the pin are arranged on different side areas of the deployment lever. For example, the second coupling part has a sliding pin, which is guided in the lever slot. The sliding pin is configured on the guide rail. The lever slot in the deployment lever and the sliding pin on the guide rail enable the deployment lever to perform longitudinal movement, rotational movement and swing relative to the guide rail. The second coupling part enables a connection between the deployment lever and the guide rail, which is simply configured and can therefore be achieved cost-effectively. The second coupling part also contributes to the stability of the component with a long support relationship.

[0023] According to at least one embodiment, the pin has a free end, which faces the lever slot. In the operationally ready state, the free end of the pin points in the direction of the first side region in which the lever slot is configured. The free end of the pin is arranged in the transverse direction between the first side region and the second side region. The pin is mounted on the second side region and extends in the direction of the first side region up to the free end. The free end of the pin is spaced apart from the first side region. Thus, the side wall of the guide rail can be arranged between the free end of the pin and the first side region of the deployment lever.

[0024] According to at least one embodiment, the pin and the sliding pin protrude in the same direction. The pin protrudes beyond the second side area starting from the second side area in the direction of the first side area. The sliding pin protrudes beyond the side wall starting from the side wall of the guide rail in the same direction.

[0025] According to at least one embodiment, the second side region has a protruding region in the longitudinal direction, on which the pin is arranged. In particular, the pin is formed on the protruding region of the second side region so that the pin is not covered by the first side region in the transverse direction. The protruding region of the second side region protrudes forward in the longitudinal direction so that at the front end of the deployment lever, the second side region is configured to be longer than the first side region.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment, a locking pin is arranged on the first side area. The locking pin is designed to engage in a locking slot of the guide rail. Thus, in the closed position of the cover, the deployment lever can be locked with the guide rail in such a way that the movement of the rear end of the deployment lever in the Z direction is blocked.

[0027] According to at least one embodiment, the deployment lever has a shape that, in the operationally ready state, is always longer in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction and in the height direction. The deployment lever extends significantly longer in the longitudinal direction than in the transverse direction and in the height direction. This applies both to the assembly in the open position and to the assembly in the ventilation position and the closed position. This enables a favorable support relationship of the cover part in the ventilation position and in the open position. Independent of the angle of the pivoting, the deployment lever is always longer in the longitudinal direction than in the height direction.

[0028] According to at least one embodiment, the deployment lever has an additional protruding area in the longitudinal direction. In particular, the additional protruding area is configured on the rear part of the deployment lever in the area of ​​the push slide, for example between the push slide and the lever slot. For example, in the open position of the cover, the additional protruding area protrudes in the longitudinal direction above the fixed roof element. The additional protruding area protrudes in particular backwards. The additional protruding area protrudes in particular backwards from the lever slot. In the closed position, the protruding area is arranged in the longitudinal direction in front of the fixed roof element. The movement of the deployment lever relative to the guide rail in the longitudinal direction makes it possible to arrange the additional protruding area above the fixed roof element.

[0029] For example, the push slide is arranged at the rear end of the further protruding region and can therefore be arranged above the fixed roof element. This makes it possible to achieve a high natural frequency, low bearing forces on the deployment lever and a longer support relationship on the deployment lever. The further the further protruding region of the deployment lever extends to the rear and the further back the push slide can therefore be arranged, the smaller the lever force transmitted from the cover element to the deployment lever.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment, the assembly has an additional drive slide. The cover has a front edge. In the closed position of the cover, the front edge faces away from the deployment lever in the longitudinal direction. The cover has a cover slide on the front edge. For example, the cover has a cover support, and the cover slide is formed in the cover support. The additional drive slide engages in the cover slide to move the cover in the longitudinal direction. For example, the additional drive slide is directly connected to a drive cable, which in turn transmits the drive force of the electric motor to the additional drive slide.

[0031] The drive slide and the other drive slide are especially temporarily connected to each other so that the movement of the other drive slide is transmitted to the drive slide. For example, this makes it possible to realize the swinging and movement of the unfolding lever.

[0032] The further drive slide and the drive slide can be decoupled from each other so that the movement of the further drive slide is not transmitted to the drive slide. Thus, the further drive slide can be moved relative to the drive slide and the deployment lever, for example to move the cover between the ventilation position and the open position.

[0033] According to at least one embodiment, a roof for a motor vehicle has an assembly according to at least one embodiment described herein. The roof has a movable cover. The cover and the roof opening are dimensioned such that the roof opening can be closed at least in the opening direction rearward at the rear edge of the cover only by means of the cover. For example, the roof opening is an opening in a fixed roof of a motor vehicle, which is made of sheet metal.

[0034] The roof opening has a size and the cover also has a size, which are matched to one another so that the roof opening can be closed by means of the movable cover, in which the rear edge of the cover is arranged directly adjacent to the fixed roof. Thus, in the ventilation position and in the open position, the further protruding area of ​​the deployment lever is arranged above a fixed roof element of the vehicle roof, that is to say, in particular above a sheet metal roof of the vehicle, and not above the roof opening.

[0035] According to another embodiment, the vehicle roof has a component described herein according to one of the described embodiments. The vehicle roof has a movable cover part and a further cover part. For example, the movable cover part and the further cover part and the roof opening are dimensioned such that in the closed position the cover part and the further cover part can be arranged together in the roof opening.

[0036] For example, the movable cover and the further cover as well as the roof opening are dimensioned so that the roof opening can be closed together with the cover and the further cover. In particular, in the operationally ready state, the further cover is arranged in the roof opening immovably relative to the rest of the roof. In the closed position, the movable cover is arranged in the roof opening in front of the further cover. The two cover parts close the roof opening together. In the open position, the movable cover is arranged above the further cover. Thus, the further cover also closes a part of the roof opening, in particular the rear part. In the open position, the further protruding area of ​​the deployment lever thus protrudes above the further cover.

[0037] Further advantages, features and improvements can be derived from the examples described below in conjunction with the drawings. Identical, similar and identically acting elements may be denoted by the same reference numerals in the various figures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0038] The accompanying drawings show:

[0039] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing a vehicle roof according to one embodiment; and

[0040] Figures 2 to 10 Schematic diagrams respectively show a component or parts of the component in different positions according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a roof 101 of a vehicle 100 is shown. The roof 101 is in particular a part of the motor vehicle 100, for example a part of a passenger car. The roof 101 has a component 200. The component 200 has a cover 103. The cover 103 serves to close a roof opening 102. The roof opening 102 can be closed and at least released by moving the cover 103 in the longitudinal direction X. For this purpose, the cover 103 can be moved in the X direction relative to a fixed roof element 129 of the roof 101.

[0042] Figure 1 The cover 103 is shown in its closed position, in which it closes the roof opening 102 . Starting from the closed position, the cover 103 can be lifted in the height direction Z and can be moved in the longitudinal direction X in order to at least partially release the roof opening 102 .

[0043] The component 200 is designed in particular in the manner of a spoiler roof. Figures 2 to 10 Schematically shown in FIG. 2 , the assembly 200 has a deployment lever 109, which can also be referred to as a rear deployment lever 109. The deployment lever 109 is used to raise and lower a rear edge 107 of the cover 103. The rear edge 107 is arranged opposite to the front edge 106 of the cover 103 in the longitudinal direction X. The front edge 106 of the cover faces the windshield 104 of the vehicle 100.

[0044] The deployment lever 109 is supported in a guide rail 108. The guide rail 108 is arranged in the longitudinal direction X and is connected to the body 105 of the vehicle 100 in the transverse direction Y beside the roof opening 102. A guide rail 108 with an associated deployment mechanism is arranged on both sides of the roof opening 102, which can also be referred to as part of the assembly 200. The assembly 200 is constructed in the same manner on both sides of the roof opening 102 and is constructed correspondingly to each other. Only one side is described below, and the description also applies to the other side of the roof opening 102 accordingly.

[0045] The unfolding lever has a sliding slide 130 at the rear end in the X direction. The sliding slide 130 can rotate relative to the unfolding lever 109. The sliding slide 130 is coupled to the cover 103, in particular, to the cover bracket 140 of the cover 103.

[0046] The cover 103 or the cover holder 104 is held in the push slide 130 in such a way that the cover 103 can be moved relative to the push slide 130 in the X direction. In addition, the cover 103 can be raised and lowered by means of the deployment lever 109 and the push slide 130, in particular the rear region of the cover at the rear edge 107 in the height direction Z.

[0047] The deployment lever 109 has a pin 115 at the front end in the longitudinal direction X. The pin 115 is injection-molded, in particular, from plastic 143 onto the metal body of the deployment lever 109. The deployment lever 109 extends in the longitudinal direction X between a front end with the pin 115 and a rear end with the push slide 130 arranged thereon.

[0048] The deployment lever 109 has a first side region 122 . The first side region 122 is oriented in the XZ plane. The deployment lever 109 has a second region 123 . The second side region 123 is also configured in the XZ plane. The second side region 123 extends between the pin 115 and the push slide 130 .

[0049] The first side region 122 and the second side region 123 are arranged spaced apart from one another in the transverse direction Y. In the transverse direction Y, the deployment lever 109 has a connecting region 120 . The connecting region 120 is configured in the XY plane. The connecting region 120 connects the two side regions 122 , 123 .

[0050] Thus, a portion of the guide rail 108 can be arranged between the two side areas 122, 123. Figures 5 to 10 It can be seen in FIG. 1 that the guide rail 108 has at least two side walls 118 , 119 , which are each oriented in the XZ plane. In the transverse direction Y, the two side walls 118 , 119 of the guide rail 108 are arranged spaced apart from each other.

[0051] For example, the first side wall 118 is arranged between two side areas 122 , 123 of the deployment lever 109 in the transverse direction Y. The deployment lever 109 is arranged such that the deployment lever 109 at least partially surrounds the first side wall 118 .

[0052] The connection region 120 of the deployment lever 109 is arranged above the first side wall 118 in the height direction Z, so that the two side regions 122, 123 extend on both sides of the first side wall 118. Thus, in the transverse direction Y, the first side region 122 is arranged first, then the first side wall 118, and then the second side region 123. The side region 122 is thus arranged on the side of the side wall 118 facing away from the cover support 140. The second side region 123 is arranged on the side of the side wall 118 facing the cover support 140.

[0053] For example, a lever slot 116 is formed on the first side region 122 of the unfolding lever 109. A sliding pin 117 is arranged on the side of the first side wall 118 facing away from the cover support 140. The sliding pin 117 fixedly mounted on the guide rail 108 is guided in the lever slot 116. The lever slot 116 and the sliding pin 117 together form the second coupling portion 112. The second coupling portion 112 couples the unfolding lever 109 to the guide rail 108.

[0054] The lever slot 116 has an extension 126. From front to back along the longitudinal direction X, the lever slot 116 first has a straight region 154. At the rear end of the lever slot 116, the extension 126 has a rising region 113. Then, the extension 126 has a further straight region 155. The rising region 113 is arranged between the two straight regions 154 and 155 along the longitudinal direction X.

[0055] In addition to the lever guide slot 116, a locking pin 124 is also arranged on the first side area 122, for example. According to the embodiment, the locking pin 124 can also be omitted. Figure 2 and Figure 5 ), the locking pin 124 engages in the locking slot 125 of the guide rail 108. In particular, the locking slot 125 is configured in the first side wall 118. In the closed position, the rear end of the unfolding lever 109, that is, in particular the push slide 130, is locked relative to the guide rail 108 in the Z direction to prevent it from accidentally moving in the Z direction.

[0056] The pin 115 arranged on the second side region 123 of the unfolding lever 109 is part of the first coupling part 111. The first coupling part 111 couples the unfolding lever 109 and the guide rail 108 to each other. The first coupling part 111 has a drive slide 110. The drive slide is guided in a guide channel 146 along the guide rail 108 so as to be longitudinally movable. The guide channel 146 is configured on the first side wall 118. The guide channel 146 is closed in the transverse direction Y in the direction toward the first side region 122. The guide channel 146 is open in the transverse direction Y in the direction toward the cover support 140. Therefore, the pin 115 can extend from the second side region 123 into the guide channel 146.

[0057] The pin 115 is arranged in the notch 144 of the drive slide 110. The connection between the pin 115 and the drive slide 110 is designed so that the deployment lever 109 can be pivoted relative to the drive slide 110. The pivoting is carried out in particular about an axis predetermined by the pin 119 in the notch 144 of the drive slide 110. The coupling of the drive slide 110 to the pin 115 is designed so that a relative movement between the deployment lever 109 and the drive slide 110 in the X direction is prevented. Therefore, a movement of the drive slide 110 relative to the guide rail 108 in the longitudinal direction X is transmitted to the deployment lever 109, so that the deployment lever 109 is also moved relative to the guide rail 108 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0058] The pin 115 protrudes in the direction of the first side area 122 on the second side area 123 arranged between the two side walls 118, 119 of the guide rail 108. The pin 115 has a free end 141 on its end facing the side area 122. The free end 141 is arranged in a notch 144 of the drive slide 110. The first side wall 118 is arranged between the free end 141 and the first side area 122. The first side wall 118 is particularly configured so that the pin 115 does not penetrate the side wall 118. The pin 115 is not directly connected to the first side area 122. The pin 115 is arranged on the protruding area 114 of the second side area 123. The protruding area 114 protrudes beyond the connecting area 120 and the first side area 122 in the longitudinal direction X. Therefore, in the projection onto the XZ plane, the pin 115 is not covered by the first side area 122. The free end 141 of the pin 115 is arranged outside the first side area 122 in the Y direction.

[0059] In particular, the second side region 123 is longer in the longitudinal direction X than the first side region 122 .

[0060] The drive slide 110 and the deployment lever 109 are coupled to each other by means of a pin 115. The pin 115 does not extend through the side wall 118, but is arranged only on the side of the side wall 118 facing the cover support 140. The drive slide 110 is arranged in the transverse direction between the two side areas 122, 123. The drive slide is arranged on the side of the side wall 118 facing the second side area 123. For example, the drive slide is arranged in the height direction Z below the connection area 120.

[0061] The pin 115 is rigidly and immovably coupled to the drive carriage 110 in the longitudinal direction X. The movement of the drive carriage 110 is transmitted to the deployment lever 109 by means of the pin 115. Correspondingly, the locking of the drive carriage 110 relative to the guide rail 108 is transmitted to the deployment lever 109 by means of the pin 115. The push slide 130 can be moved in the height direction Z by pivoting relative to the drive carriage 110.

[0062] The drive slide 110 is held and guided movably in the guide rail 108 and extends elongated in the longitudinal direction X. A notch 144 is arranged on the end of the drive slide 110 facing away from the push slide 130. The drive slide 110 is connected to a locking element 127 on the opposite end of the drive slide 110 facing the push slide 130. By means of the locking element 127, a movement of the further drive slide 131 in the longitudinal direction X relative to the guide rail 108 can be transmitted to the deployment lever 110.

[0063] For example, the further drive carriage 131 is connected to the motor by means of a drive cable 134 , such as a tension-compression threaded cable. During operation, the drive cable 134 moves the further drive carriage 131 in the longitudinal direction X relative to the guide rail 108 .

[0064] From the closed position ( Figure 2 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 ), the unfolding lever 109 and the cover 103 can first be moved into the ventilation position ( Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Fig. 9 ). Subsequently, the cover 103 can be moved relative to the deployment lever 109 into an open position ( Figure 4 , Fig.10 ).

[0065] A cover slide 132 is formed on the cover 103, in particular on the cover support 140, in order to raise and lower the front edge 106 of the cover 103 in the height direction Z. A further drive slide 131 engages in the cover slide 132. Thus, the movement of the drive slide 131 in the X direction is transmitted in sections to the cover support 140 and the cover 103.

[0066] The cover support 140 has a cover slide 133 on its front end facing the windshield 104. The cover slide 133 is fastened to the cover support 140 and guided in the guide rail 108. The cover slide 133 is longitudinally movable in the guide rail 108 for lifting and moving the front edge 106 of the cover 103.

[0067] A further protruding area 128 is formed on the rear side of the deployment lever 109. The further protruding area 128 extends in particular to the rear in the longitudinal direction X. The protruding area 114 and the further protruding area 128 protrude in opposite directions in the longitudinal direction X, respectively. In the ventilation position of the cover 103, the further protruding area 128 is arranged, for example, in front of a fixed roof element 129. In the open position, the protruding area 128 is arranged at least partially above the fixed roof element 129. In order to lock the deployment lever 109 relative to the guide rail 108 in the ventilation position and the open position, the locking element 127 is decoupled from the further drive slide 131 and locked relative to the guide rail 108 in the X direction. For example, the locking element 127 engages in a corresponding locking slot of the guide rail 108 at its end facing away from the deployment lever 109.

[0068] In the fully opened position of the cover 103, the pin 115 of the deployment lever 109 is arranged, for example, in front of the further drive slide 131 in the longitudinal direction X. In the fully opened position, the cover slide 132 is arranged behind the pin 115 in the longitudinal direction X. Thus, in the fully opened position of the cover 103, the deployment lever 109 extends forward in the longitudinal direction X in front of the front edge 106 of the cover 103. In the fully opened position, the front edge 106 of the cover 103 is arranged in the longitudinal direction X between the pin 115 and the push slide 130.

[0069] The deployment lever 109 always extends longer in the longitudinal direction X than in the height direction Z and in the transverse direction Y in every position of the cover 103, which enables the cover support 140 to be supported relatively further to the rear, in particular above the fixed roof element 129. In the closed position of the cover 103 and in the ventilation position, the deployment lever 109 extends along the longitudinal extension 121 of the cover 103. The longitudinal extension 121 of the cover extends between the front edge 106 and the rear edge 107 in the longitudinal direction X. For example, when the cover 103 is closed and in the ventilation position, the deployment lever 109 extends in the longitudinal direction X along one fifth, one quarter, one third or more, for example up to half or two thirds, of the longitudinal extension 121 of the cover 103.

[0070] The fixed roof element 129 is, for example, a further cover arranged in the roof opening 102. It is also possible that the fixed roof element 129 is part of the vehicle body 105 or part of a sheet metal forming the roof 101 and surrounding the roof opening 102. The assembly 200 is designed such that elements of the assembly 200 and other mechanical elements do not have to reach under the fixed roof element 129 in order to completely open the cover 103. In particular, the further drive carriage 131 is only moved as far as in front of the fixed roof element 129.

[0071] The side wall 118 extending vertically between the two side areas 122, 123 forms a guide channel 146 for the drive slide 110. In the area of ​​the guide channel 146, i.e. in the area in which the drive slide 110 can move along the guide rail 108, the side wall 118 has in particular no through-holes which could possibly enable a connection between the two side areas 122, 123 of the deployment lever 109. The side wall 118 is designed to be continuous in the area of ​​the guide channel 146. The side wall 118 is designed to be uninterrupted in the area of ​​the guide channel 146. As a result, a good rigidity of the side wall 118 can be achieved. As a result, the guide rail 108 can be designed to be stable.

[0072] In order to support the lever 109 on the first coupling part 111 , the second side area 123 arranged between the two side walls 118 , 119 of the guide rail 108 is used.

[0073] In order to achieve the swiveling of the unfolding lever 109, a second coupling part 112 having a lever slot 116 and an extension 126 is provided. The pin 115 of the first coupling part 111 and the sliding pin 117 of the second coupling part 112 are particularly oriented in the same direction and extend in the transverse direction Y in a direction 142. The direction 142 points from the second side wall 119 in the direction of the first side wall 118. The direction 142 points from the second side area 123 in the direction of the first side area 122. With respect to the vehicle 100, the direction 142 points outward. Therefore, the pin 115 extends outward from the middle area of ​​the roof 101. The free end 141 of the pin 115 faces the outside of the vehicle 100.

[0074] The pin 115 and the push slide 130 are fastened to the first side region 123, respectively. The lever slot 116 is formed in the first side region 122. The pin 115 and the lever slot 116 are particularly formed in different side regions 122, 123 of the unfolding lever 109. Since the pin 115 is arranged on the second side region 123, on which the drive slide 110 and the further drive slide 131 are also guided, an uninterrupted structure of the side wall 118 can be achieved in the region of the guide channel 146. In particular, the pin 115 and the locking element 127 are arranged on the same side of the side wall 118. The lever slot 116 is arranged on the opposite side of the side wall 118 in the Y direction. The cover support 140 and the pin 115 are arranged on the same side of the side wall 118. The free end 141 of the pin 115 faces away from the cover support 140. The guide channel 146 is open in the transverse direction Y in the direction of the cover holder 140 , so that the pin 115 can reach the drive carriage 110 .

[0075] In addition to the side wall 118, the guide rail 108 also has a recess 145. This recess is open in the Z direction so that the deployment lever 109, in particular the first side area 122, is in the closed position ( Figure 5 ) can partially extend into the recess 145. Therefore, the structural space requirement in the Z direction can be further reduced.

[0076] The guide rail 108 has a guide channel 146 with a continuous and non-slotted side wall 118, which allows a reliable support of the assembly 200 by means of the elongated deployment lever 109. In addition, the deployment lever 109 can be arranged further back above the fixed roof element 129 by means of the protruding area 128 in order to support the cover 103 with an advantageous lever. As a result, the cover 103 can be moved relatively further back in the open position, so that a large opening of the roof opening 102 can be achieved. Due to the configuration of the deployment lever 109 with support on the guide rail 108 by means of the first coupling part 111 and the second coupling part 112 and on the rigid and stable guide rail 108 with the guide channel 146, the cover 103 can be reliably positioned far back in the open position.

[0077] Reference numerals

[0078] 100 Vehicles

[0079] 101 Roof

[0080] 102 Roof opening

[0081] 103 Cover

[0082] 104 Windshield

[0083] 105 Body

[0084] 106 front edge

[0085] 107 Back Edge

[0086] 108 Guide Rail

[0087] 109 Expand Lever

[0088] 110 Drive slide

[0089] 111 First coupling part

[0090] 112 second coupling part

[0091] 113 Rising Area

[0092] 114 Highlight Area

[0093] 115 Pins

[0094] 116 Lever Slide

[0095] 117 Sliding pin

[0096] 118, 119 side walls

[0097] 120 Connection area

[0098] 121 Longitudinal extension of cover

[0099] 122 Side area

[0100] 123 Side Area

[0101] 124 Locking pin

[0102] 125 Locking chute

[0103] 126 Extension

[0104] 127 Locking element

[0105] 128 Additional prominent areas

[0106] 129 Fixed roof elements

[0107] 130 Push slide

[0108] 131 Additional drive slide

[0109] 132 Cover slide

[0110] 133 Cover Sliding Part

[0111] 134 Drive Cable

[0112] 140 Cover bracket

[0113] 141 Free end

[0114] 142 Direction

[0115] 143 Plastic

[0116] 144 Slot for drive slide

[0117] 145 Notch for guide rail

[0118] 146 Guidance Channel

[0119] 154 Straight Line Area

[0120] 155 Additional straight line area

[0121] 200 Components

[0122] X vertical direction

[0123] Y horizontal direction

[0124] Z height direction

Claims

1. A component for a vehicle roof (101), the vehicle roof having a roof opening (102), the component comprising: a cover member (103) movable in a longitudinal direction (X) for closing the roof opening (102); A guide rail (108) which can be arranged on the roof (101); An unfolding lever (109) has a sliding slide (130), wherein the unfolding lever can be pivoted relative to the guide rail (108), wherein: The cover (103) is coupled to the push slide (130) and can be moved along the longitudinal direction (X) relative to the deployment lever (109) and the push slide (130) to open the roof opening (102), wherein the deployment lever (109) has a first side area (122) and a second side area (123) and a connecting area (120), wherein the connecting area (120) connects the first side area (122) and the second side area (123) to each other, wherein the second side area (123) is at least partially arranged between the side walls (118, 119) of the guide rail (108); The unfolding lever (109) has a first coupling portion (111) coupled to the guide rail (108) and a second coupling portion (112) coupled to the guide rail (108), wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are configured so that the unfolding lever (109) can move relative to the guide rail (108) in sections along the longitudinal direction (X); The first coupling part (111) has a drive slide (110), which is guided in the guide rail (108) so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction (X), and the first coupling part (111) has a pin (115) which is arranged on the second side area (123) and is coupled to the drive slide (110).

2. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein The pin (115) is pivotably coupled to the drive slide, so that the deployment lever (109) and the drive slide (110) are rigidly coupled to one another in the longitudinal direction (X).

3. The assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The second coupling portion (112) is arranged between the pin (115) and the push slide (130) along the longitudinal direction (X).

4. The assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The second coupling portion (112) has a lever slot (116) in the unfolding lever (109) and a sliding pin (117) on the guide rail (108), wherein the sliding pin is guided in the lever slot (116).

5. The assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The pin (115) has a free end (141) which faces the lever slot (116).

6. An assembly according to claim 4 or 5, wherein: The pin (115) and the sliding pin (117) protrude in the same direction (142).

7. Assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein: The lever link (116) is formed in the first side region (122).

8. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The second side region (123) has a protruding region (114) along the longitudinal direction (X), on which the pin (115) is arranged.

9. The assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: One of the side walls (118, 119) of the guide rail (108) is partially arranged between the first side region (122) and the second side region (123).

10. The assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: A locking pin (124) is arranged on the first side region (122) for engaging in a locking slot (125) of the guide rail (108).

11. The assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The unfolding lever (109) has a shape which, in a ready-to-operate state, is always longer in the longitudinal direction (X) than in the transverse direction (Y) and the height direction (Z), the transverse direction (Y) and the height direction (Z) respectively extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (X).

12. The assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: The deployment lever (109) has a further protruding area (128) in the longitudinal direction (X), which in the open position of the cover (109) protrudes in the longitudinal direction (X) above a fixed roof element (129).

13. A vehicle roof having a roof opening (102), the vehicle roof having: The assembly (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 12; A movable cover (103), wherein: The dimensions of the cover (103) and the roof opening (102) are designed such that the roof opening (102) can be closed at a rear edge (107) of the cover (102) by means of the cover (103).

14. A vehicle roof having a roof opening (102), the vehicle roof having: The assembly (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 12; A movable cover (103); Another cover (129), wherein The movable cover (103) is arranged above the further cover (129) in its open position, wherein the cover (103) and the further cover (129) as well as the roof opening (102) are dimensioned such that the cover (103) and the further cover (129) can be arranged together in the roof opening (102).

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