Roof and arrangement for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a roof (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a frame structure (3) having a roof cross member (4); a roof element (9) having an outer side (11) facing the surroundings (10) of the motor vehicle in the installed position of the roof (1) in the motor vehicle; and a receiving space (14) designed for arranging at least one antenna module (13), which receiving space is arranged in a front region (15) of the roof (1) with respect to a vehicle longitudinal direction (5) of the motor vehicle, the receiving space (14) is formed at least in some regions by a through-opening (17) arranged in the roof element (9) and is arranged at least in some regions in the vehicle longitudinal direction (5) of the motor vehicle behind the roof cross member (4), on which at least one reinforcing element (18) is arranged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle roof according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an arrangement structure of at least one antenna module on a vehicle roof according to the preamble of claim 10. Background Art

[0002] DE102020101666B3 discloses an arrangement structure of at least one antenna module on a vehicle roof, in which the antenna module including at least one antenna is arranged in a receiving portion bounded downward in the vehicle vertical direction by a first top element and covered upward in the vehicle vertical direction by a second top element, and a flush upwardly closed outer skin of the vehicle roof is provided by means of the second top element.

[0003] Furthermore, it can be inferred from DE102011106829A1 that an antenna arrangement structure for a vehicle with an adjustable roof is known, the antenna arrangement structure having at least one antenna, which is at least partially arranged below a vehicle outer skin member in a void portion of a top frame element. Here, the antenna is arranged in a front top frame cross member adjacent to the front windshield of the vehicle. Furthermore, it can be inferred from EP2860820A1 that an assembly of a vehicle window is known. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle roof and an arrangement structure of an antenna module on a vehicle roof, so as to ensure the functionality of the antenna module and especially improve the stability of the vehicle roof.

[0005] According to the present invention, the object is solved by a vehicle roof having the features of claim 1 and by an arrangement structure of an antenna module on a vehicle roof having the features of claim 10. Advantageous design solutions of the present invention are the technical solutions of the dependent claims and the description.

[0006] The first aspect of the present invention relates to a vehicle roof. The vehicle is configured, for example, as a passenger car, a commercial vehicle or a truck. The vehicle preferably has a self-supporting body in particular. Therefore, the vehicle roof can especially be understood as a vehicle roof for a vehicle body. The vehicle roof can especially be understood as a top structure, especially a body top structure, or a top system.

[0007] The vehicle roof has at least one frame structure, which can especially be referred to as a top frame or a support frame. The frame structure has, for example, two transverse elements spaced apart from each other especially in the vehicle longitudinal direction of the vehicle and two longitudinal elements spaced apart from each other especially in the vehicle transverse direction of the vehicle.

[0008] The frame structure has at least one top crossmember. The main extension direction of the top crossmember preferably (especially in the mounting position of the roof in a motor vehicle) extends in the vehicle transverse direction of the motor vehicle. For example, the first transverse element among the transverse elements is configured as the top crossmember. For example, the second transverse element among the transverse elements is configured as a second top crossmember that is especially configured separately from the top crossmember. The top crossmember that can especially be called the first top crossmember is, for example, configured as a front top crossmember in the vehicle longitudinal direction especially with respect to the mounting position of the top crossmember in the motor vehicle. The first top crossmember is, for example, configured as a flow guide. The second top crossmember is, for example, configured as a rear top crossmember in the vehicle longitudinal direction especially with respect to the mounting position of the second top crossmember in the motor vehicle.

[0009] The roof has at least one top element that is especially configured separately from the first top crossmember and / or separately from the second top crossmember. The top element is, for example, especially arranged at least indirectly or directly on the frame structure, especially on the first and / or second top crossmembers. The top element has at least one outer side that, in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle, extends, for example, in the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle and especially directly faces the surroundings of the motor vehicle. Preferably, the outer side is, especially in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle, the upward-facing side of the roof or the top element in the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle. The outer side can especially be understood as the outer side of the roof. Thus, the roof is, for example, bounded outward, especially in the direction of the surroundings of the motor vehicle, at least partially, especially completely, by the top element, especially the outer side of the top element.

[0010] The roof has at least one receiving space that is configured or provided for arranging, especially for receiving at least one antenna module. In other words, the antenna module is especially at least partially or completely arranged or can be arranged, especially received or can be received, in the receiving space. Thus, the antenna module is preferably located in or inside the receiving space in the fully manufactured state of the motor vehicle. In other words, the antenna module is integrated or can be integrated in the roof, especially in the receiving space.

[0011] The receiving space is especially arranged in the front region of the roof with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle. In other words, the receiving space is arranged in the region of the top crossmember configured as the front top crossmember, especially at least in the vicinity thereof.

[0012] An antenna module can in particular be understood as a communication device. The antenna module is preferably configured to receive and / or transmit signals. Thus, the antenna module is configured for signal transmission. For example, the antenna module has at least one antenna, which is configured to transmit, in particular receive and / or transmit signals. Information can be received and / or exchanged, for example, by means of the antenna module, in particular by means of the antenna, from the surroundings of the motor vehicle, such as from infrastructure, other vehicles, mobile phones, telephone networks, satellites and / or radio transmitters.

[0013] In order to be able to ensure particularly good functionality of the antenna module, in particular of the signal transmission, and to be able to particularly improve the stability of the roof, in particular the rigidity, it is provided according to the invention that the receiving space, in particular the upper side of the receiving space in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle with respect to the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle, is at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, formed by a through-opening arranged in the top element. In other words, the top element has a through-opening, whereby the receiving space (in particular the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle) is not covered by the top element, and in particular by the first top crossmember, in the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle upwards. This means that the receiving space is not covered by the top element, and in particular not by the first top crossmember, in the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle upwards, in particular in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle. For example, the upper side of the receiving space is at least partially, in particular completely, bounded by the through-opening in the vehicle vertical direction of the motor vehicle upwards. The through-opening can, for example, be understood as a notch or a cut. Thus, the top element is in particular cut or is a cut in the region of the through-opening. Alternatively or additionally, the through-opening can in particular be understood as an interstitial portion, in particular for the antenna module.

[0014] The receiving space, in particular the antenna module, is at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, arranged behind the first top crossmember. In other words, the receiving space, in particular the antenna module, extends further backwards in the vehicle longitudinal direction than the first top crossmember, in particular in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle. Thus, the receiving space, in particular the antenna module, extends backwards beyond the first top crossmember, for example, in the vehicle longitudinal direction. In particular, the receiving space is arranged, for example, at least partially, mostly or completely outside the first top crossmember. At least one reinforcing element is arranged, in particular directly, at the first top crossmember. In other words, the first top crossmember is reinforced or strengthened, in particular locally, by the reinforcing element. In other words again, the first top crossmember is supported or reinforced, in particular locally, by means of the reinforcing element.

[0015] The reinforcement element can be understood in particular as an additional reinforcement, for example, locally, of the first roof cross member. This means that, by means of the reinforcement element, that is, by means of the arrangement of the reinforcement element at the first roof cross member, the stiffness of the first roof cross member is higher than when the reinforcement element is not arranged at the first roof cross member, that is, when the vehicle roof, in particular the first roof cross member, is without the reinforcement element. Preferably, the reinforcement element is designed separately from the first roof cross member and is in particular connected at least indirectly or directly to the first roof cross member. Thus, the reinforcement element can be understood, for example, as an additional component, in particular for the reinforcement or strengthening, of the first roof cross member.

[0016] The invention is based in particular on the following recognition and consideration: In principle, it is conceivable in conventional vehicle roofs to connect an antenna module or a plurality of antenna modules to a vehicle body component, which may in particular be referred to as an "addition". In this case, the head freedom and / or the spatial perception of a vehicle occupant of the motor vehicle are usually reduced. At the desired installation location for the antenna module, for example, for a variety of load cases, usually one or more main load paths of the vehicle body pass through, the installation location is preferably located in the front region of the vehicle roof, in particular in the region of the first roof cross member. The load cases may be, for example, a roof crush test, a side impact, a column impact and / or vehicle rigidity. In addition, a large number of components, such as sun visors, absorbers, driver function modules and / or cable harnesses, may already be fixed or fixed to the roof cross member, which is, for example, a vehicle body component. As a result, it is particularly challenging in terms of installation space technology to integrate the antenna module in the vehicle roof, in particular at the desired installation location. Furthermore, a top element which is not cut out, ie which has no through-opening, could impede or disrupt the function or functionality of the antenna module.

[0017] In contrast, by means of the roof according to the invention, in particular by means of the top element having a through-opening, the functionality of the antenna module can be ensured. This means that signal transmission, in particular transmission and / or reception, can be particularly well achieved. Since the reinforcement element is arranged at the first top crossmember, the stability, in particular the stiffness, of the first top crossmember, in particular of the roof, can be particularly increased or improved. In particular, the load paths for the top crush test, side impact, pole impact and / or vehicle stiffness can be locally minimized. Here, the roof or the first top crossmember can be strengthened by means of the reinforcement element as an additional component, so as to form a profile which, for example, continues to be suitable for the previously mentioned load cases or is particularly well suitable for the previously mentioned load cases despite the solid shrinkage. The reinforcement element is preferably implemented or is implemented to be minimal, that is to say, for example, particularly small or minutely dimensioned, so that as little material and weight as possible enter the vehicle. This means that the costs, in particular the manufacturing costs and / or the weight of the roof, in particular of the motor vehicle, can be kept particularly low. Since the receiving space is at least partially arranged behind the first top crossmember, for example, the stability, in particular the stiffness, of the first top crossmember can be particularly increased, because, for example, the voids of the first top crossmember and in particular of the reinforcement element can be omitted. In addition, the structural space of the roof, in particular the structural space for the antenna module, can be particularly advantageously designed, in particular kept particularly small. By means of the roof according to the invention, the antenna module can be embedded or arranged in an installation space-optimized manner near the front windshield of the motor vehicle, in particular without disturbing or affecting the free space of the vehicle occupants, such as the head freedom. Thereby, for the vehicle occupants, who are also referred to as customers for example, a particularly good spatial feeling can be particularly improved. This means that a particularly good spatial feeling can be achieved. Thereby, in particular for the vehicle occupants, the comfort of the motor vehicle can be particularly improved. Generally speaking, it can be seen that by means of the roof according to the invention, for example, a complex antenna module can be integrated into the motor vehicle body, which is particularly referred to as the vehicle body, in the region of the top skin and / or the deflector. In other words, by means of the roof according to the invention, a body structure for the integrated antenna module can be achieved.

[0018] In a further design, it is provided that the through-opening is bounded or formed completely, in particular directly, by at least one wall of the top element along the circumferential direction of the through-opening. This means that the wall is configured to completely bound the outer circumferential surface of the through-opening, in particular along the circumferential direction of the through-opening. In other words, the through-opening extends entirely within the top element. Thereby, the first top crossmember and in particular the reinforcement element can be unaffected by the through-opening, that is, the through-opening preferably does not extend within the first top crossmember and in particular within the reinforcement element. Thereby, the stiffness of the roof can be particularly increased. In addition, the antenna module can be installed in the roof particularly space-savingly or particularly favorably in terms of structural space. Preferably, it is provided that the wall completely surrounds or encircles the receiving space, in particular the antenna module, along the circumferential direction of the receiving space.

[0019] In a further design, it is provided that the first top crossmember and / or the reinforcement element (in particular respectively) do not have corresponding openings, in particular voids, configured for arranging, in particular for receiving, the antenna module. In other words, the through-opening is arranged only in or within the top element with respect to the first top crossmember and / or the reinforcement element and the top element. In other words, the first top crossmember and / or the reinforcement element are preferably not cut or hollowed out for the antenna module. Thereby, the stiffness of the roof can be particularly increased, in particular the stiffness of the first top crossmember and / or the reinforcement element.

[0020] In a further design, the reinforcement element has at least one fixing area at which at least one wire element, in particular an electrical one, configured for signal transmission between the antenna module and at least one component of the motor vehicle configured separately from the antenna module is held or can be held. In other words, the wire element is fixed or can be fixed to the reinforcement element via the fixing area. This means that the reinforcement element has at least one connection feasibility for the wire element. Thereby, the wire element can be integrated particularly space-savingly and / or particularly reliably into the roof and in particular fixed at the roof, in particular at the reinforcement element.

[0021] The wire element is configured, for example, as a cable and / or a cable harness. Thus, the fixing area can be understood, for example, as a cable harness connection device or integrated in a cable harness connection device. Thus, for example, a cable harness for or configured for the antenna module can be integrated and in particular fixed into the roof. For example, the wire element is clamped to the reinforcement element via the fixing area. This means that the wire element can be clamped to the reinforcement element. The wire element is provided, for example, for power supply of the antenna module and / or for information transmission between the antenna module and the component.

[0022] In a further design, the top element has at least one connection area, at which at least one covering element, which is designed separately from the top element and / or the frame structure, is arranged or can be arranged, in particular directly. In other words, the covering element is fixed or can be fixed at the top element via the connection area, in particular at least indirectly or directly. The covering element covers the receiving space, in particular the through-opening, at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, in the upward direction along the vehicle vertical direction of the vehicle in the installation position of the roof in the motor vehicle. In other words, the receiving space or the through-opening is at least partially, in particular at least mostly or completely, enclosed by the covering element in the upward direction along the vehicle vertical direction in the installation position of the roof in the motor vehicle. Via the connection area, the receiving space and in particular the through-opening can be covered or enclosed, for example, particularly reliably, in particular waterproof and / or dustproof. In particular, a neat abutment for an additional acoustic seal, for example, can be achieved.

[0023] The covering element can in particular be referred to as a baffle, a cover plate or an antenna cover. The connection area is designed, for example, as a connection surface.

[0024] In a further design, it is provided that the top element has at least one embossing. In other words, the top element is embossed or has been embossed, in particular locally. The embossing can be understood, for example, as a stepped portion with a defined shape that is pressed into the thin-walled component.

[0025] The stiffness of the top element can be increased particularly by means of the embossing, for example. Alternatively or additionally, multiple additional functions can be achieved by means of the embossing, which are explained in more detail below.

[0026] For example, it is provided that the connection area is at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, formed by the embossing. In other words, the embossing is at least partially designed as the connection area. Thus, the connection surface is, for example, an embossed surface. By means of the embossing, a waterproof and / or dustproof connection, in particular an adhesive bond, between the covering element and the top element can be ensured or achieved. This means that at least one adhesive surface and / or at least one sealing surface can be achieved by means of the embossing, that is to say the embossing is at least partially designed as an adhesive surface and / or as a sealing surface, for example.

[0027] In a further design, it is provided that the through-opening is arranged completely inside the embossing, in particular. In other words, the through-opening extends completely inside the embossing, in particular. This means that the through-opening is completely surrounded by the embossing in the radial direction of the through-opening. Thereby, the stiffness of the top element can be increased or improved particularly, for example, despite the presence of the through-opening.

[0028] Alternatively or additionally, the roof has, for example, at least one drainage opening through which water can flow and which is formed at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, by the embossing. In particular, water located on or in the top element can be discharged from the top element by means of the drainage opening. In other words, water can be discharged from the top element via the embossing. Thereby, water can be discharged from the top element particularly advantageously, especially without other additional components. Here, in particular, the antenna module can be protected from moisture. For example, water can be discharged from the top element via the drainage opening and can be conveyed to the surroundings of the top element of the roof or the motor vehicle, in particular.

[0029] Generally, it can be seen that the embossing is, for example, optimally designed to enable additional functions in the form of, for example, connection areas and / or through openings and / or drainage openings. Thus, the embossing is in particular designed for the function of the antenna module.

[0030] In a further design, it is provided that the top element is constructed separately from the frame structure and is in particular, for example, at least indirectly or directly connected to the frame structure, in particular the first top crossmember. Here, the top element preferably extends at least mainly in the vehicle longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle over at least the total length of the roof and / or at least mainly in the vehicle transverse direction of the motor vehicle over at least the total width of the roof in the mounting position of the roof in the motor vehicle. In other words, the top element is, for example, constructed as the top skin of the roof. Thereby, the antenna module can be installed particularly advantageously, for example, in a vehicle variant of the motor vehicle in which the motor vehicle has a top which is in particular referred to as a standard top and which is preferably not a glass top. Here, the top element is, for example, made of a metallic material.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, the top element is part of the frame structure. In other words, the frame structure has the top element. This means that the top frame is at least partially formed by the top element. For example, at least one glass element, in particular referred to as a glass top, is arranged directly, in particular fixed, on the frame structure, in particular the top element. This means that in an embodiment in which the motor vehicle has a glass top, the antenna module can be installed particularly advantageously in the roof. Thus, in the case of installing a glass top system, for example, the top skin can be dispensed with, and in particular only the structural space for the antenna module in the support frame of the glass top system needs to be considered.

[0032] The second aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement of at least one antenna module on the roof of a motor vehicle. The advantages and advantageous designs of the first aspect of the invention can be regarded as the advantages and advantageous designs of the second aspect of the invention, and vice versa.

[0033] In the described arrangement, the antenna module is arranged, in particular at least largely or completely, in a receiving space which is arranged in the front region of the vehicle roof with respect to the longitudinal vehicle direction of the motor vehicle. The vehicle roof has at least one frame structure with a top crossmember. Furthermore, the vehicle roof has at least one top element which has, in particular in the mounting position of the vehicle roof in the motor vehicle, an outer side which, for example, directly faces the surroundings of the motor vehicle in the vehicle vertical direction.

[0034] In order to be able to ensure the functionality of the antenna module and to be able to particularly increase the stability of the vehicle roof, in particular the stiffness of the vehicle roof, it is provided according to the invention that the receiving space is at least partially formed by a through-opening arranged in the top element and is arranged at least partially, at least largely, behind the top crossmember in the longitudinal vehicle direction of the motor vehicle, at which top crossmember at least one reinforcing element is arranged.

[0035] Another aspect relates to a motor vehicle which has a vehicle roof according to the first aspect of the invention. The advantages and advantageous design features of the first aspect and the second aspect of the invention can be regarded as the advantages and advantageous design features of the other aspect, and vice versa.

[0036] Other features of the invention result from the claims, the drawings and the description of the drawings. The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description and the features and feature combinations mentioned and / or shown individually in the drawings below in the description of the drawings can be used not only in the correspondingly given combinations, but also in other combinations or alone. Description of the Drawings

[0037] The invention will now be explained in more detail with the aid of preferred embodiments and with reference to the drawings. In the drawings:

[0038] Figure 1 shows a schematic top view of a vehicle roof according to the invention of an arrangement according to the invention; and

[0039] Figure 2 shows a schematic detailed view from above of a vehicle roof according to the invention of an arrangement according to the invention; and

[0040] Figure 3 shows a schematic partial cross-section of a vehicle roof according to the invention of an arrangement according to the invention; and

[0041] Figure 4 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of a vehicle roof according to the invention of an arrangement according to the invention; and

[0042] Figure 5 shows another schematic and perspective partial view of a vehicle roof according to the invention of an arrangement according to the invention; and

[0043] Figure 6 A schematic and perspective partial view of a roof according to the invention, showing the arrangement according to the invention; and

[0044] Figure 7 A schematic and perspective view of a motor vehicle body having a roof according to the invention, for illustrating the load flow; and

[0045] Figure 8 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of a roof according to the invention, showing the arrangement according to the invention; and

[0046] Figure 9 A schematic top view of a roof according to the invention, showing the arrangement according to the invention according to another embodiment; and

[0047] Figure 10 Shown in Figure 9 A schematic detailed view of the top view shown in. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0048] In the drawings, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0049] Figure 1 A schematic top view of a roof 1 for a motor vehicle is shown. Figure 2 Shown in schematic detailed view in Figure 1 The top view shown in. Figure 3 A schematic partial cross-sectional view of the roof 1 is shown. Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The roof 1 is shown in corresponding, in particular mutually different, schematic and perspective partial views.

[0050] Figure 7 A schematic and perspective partial view of a motor vehicle body 2 of a motor vehicle is shown. The roof 1 is preferably part of the motor vehicle body 2. The roof 1 has a frame structure 3, which has a top cross member 4, which in particular can be referred to as the first top cross member 4 or the front top cross member 4. For example, the frame structure 3 has a second top cross member constructed separately from the first top cross member 4, which second top cross member is in Figures 1 to 7is not shown and can in particular be referred to as a rear top crossmember. Preferably, the first top crossmember 4 is arranged in front of the second top crossmember in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5 of the motor vehicle. For example, the frame structure 3 has two top longitudinal members 6, 7 which are spaced apart from one another in the vehicle transverse direction 8 of the motor vehicle. For example, the first top longitudinal member 6 of the top longitudinal members is arranged on a first side of the motor vehicle with respect to the vehicle transverse direction 8, and the second top longitudinal member 7 of the top longitudinal members is arranged on a second side opposite the first side with respect to the vehicle transverse direction 8 of the motor vehicle. Thus, the first top longitudinal member 6 is configured, for example, as a left top crossmember, and the second top longitudinal member 7 is configured, for example, as a right top crossmember. The top crossmember 4 is preferably interconnected via the top longitudinal members 6, 7. In this embodiment, the first top crossmember 4 is configured as a deflector.

[0051] The roof 1 has a top element 9 which has an outer side 11 facing the surroundings 10 of the motor vehicle in the mounting position of the roof 1 in the motor vehicle. Thus, the outer side 11 is the side facing away from the interior space 12 of the motor vehicle in the mounting position of the roof 1 in the motor vehicle. The interior space 12 can in particular be referred to as a passenger compartment or a passenger cabin. The interior space 12 is in particular provided for the stay of at least one vehicle occupant during travel of the motor vehicle.

[0052] The roof 1 has at least one receiving space 14 configured for arranging at least one antenna module 13, and the receiving space is arranged in a front region 15 of the roof with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction 5 of the motor vehicle. The front region 15 is, for example, the front end region of the roof 1, in particular of the top element 9, with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction 5. Thus, in Figures 1 to 7 a corresponding schematic view of the arrangement structure 16 of the antenna module 13 on the roof 1 of the motor vehicle is in particular shown.

[0053] In order to be able to ensure the functionality of the antenna module 13 and in particular to improve the stability, in particular the stiffness, of the roof 1, it is provided that the receiving space 14 is at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, formed by a through-opening 17 which is in particular completely arranged in the top element 9, and is arranged at least partially, in particular mostly, behind the first top crossmember 4 in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5 of the motor vehicle, and at least one reinforcing element 18 is arranged in particular directly at the first top crossmember. The through-opening 17 is, for example, a void or cutout in the top element 9, in particular in the outer side 11, for the function of the antenna module 13, in particular for transmitting signals particularly reliably by means of the antenna module 13.

[0054] In Figure 7The load flow when the motor vehicle body 2 is loaded, for example due to an accident, is shown by means of arrow 19. The reinforcement element 18 serves as a reinforcement or reinforcement element for the motor vehicle body 2, that is, for the body structure of the motor vehicle. Thereby, load paths can be formed particularly advantageously (especially with particularly low loads on the motor vehicle body 2, especially the roof 1) in the event of an accident in the motor vehicle, especially a so-called collision. Thus, the reinforcement element 18 can in particular be understood as a collision profile. In particular, by means of the reinforcement element 18, profiling (Profilbildung) of the roof 1, especially the first top crossmember 4, can be achieved to meet the load path or load paths. The first top crossmember 4 and the reinforcement element 18 are preferably configured corresponding to each other.

[0055] In a further design, it is provided that the through-opening 17 is completely surrounded in the circumferential direction 20 thereof by at least one wall 21 of the top element 9 in the circumferential direction 20 of the through-opening 17. Preferably, the wall 21 at least partially, especially completely, bounds the through-opening 17 in its radial direction 22. For example, the wall 21 completely surrounds the receiving space 14 in its circumferential direction. The circumferential direction of the receiving space 14 preferably coincides with the circumferential direction 20 of the wall 21.

[0056] In the embodiment described, it is provided that the first top crossmember 4 and the reinforcement element 18 (especially respectively) do not have openings configured for arranging the antenna module 13, especially corresponding openings. In other words, the first top crossmember 4 and the reinforcement element 18 are not cut (especially for the antenna module 13) and only the top element 9 has the through-opening 17 for the antenna module 13.

[0057] In Figure 4 and Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the reinforcement element 18 has at least one fixing region 23 at which at least one wire element configured for signal transmission, especially an electrical wire element, between the antenna module 13 and at least one component of the motor vehicle configured separately from the antenna module 13 is held or retained. The wire element is, for example, configured as a cable or a cable bundle. Preferably, the wire element is held at the reinforcement element 18 via the fixing region 23 by means of a clamping connection device and especially at the roof 1. Thus, the wire element is, for example, clamped to the reinforcement element 18 on the fixing region 23, that is, clamped onto the reinforcement element 18. In Figure 4 and Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the fixing region 23 is configured as a cantilever.

[0058] In a further design, it is provided that the top element 9 has at least one connection area 24, at which at least one covering element 25 is arranged, which covering element covers the receiving space 14, in particular the through-opening 17, at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, upwards in the vehicle vertical direction 26 of the motor vehicle. Thus, the antenna module 13 is arranged below the covering element 25 in the vehicle vertical direction 26. The covering element 25 is transparently shown in Figure 2 such that the antenna module 13 is visible in Figure 2 .

[0059] For example, the covering element 25 is adhesively bonded to the top element 9 via the connection area 24, in particular at least indirectly or directly. The adhesive bond is preferably configured to be waterproof and / or dustproof. This means that the connection area 24 has at least one sealing surface for sealing the top element 9 and the covering element 25 waterproofly and / or dustproofly. For example, at least one sealing element is arranged at the connection area 24, in particular at the sealing surface, by means of which the top element 9 and the covering element 25 are sealed or sealable waterproofly and / or dustproofly in particular relative to the surroundings of the roof 1.

[0060] For example, the roof 1 has at least one second covering element, which is constructed separately from the covering element 25 in particular, which covers or delimits the receiving space 14 at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, downwards in the vehicle vertical direction 26 in the mounting position of the roof 1 in the motor vehicle. Thus, the second covering element is arranged below the antenna module 13 in the vehicle vertical direction 26. Preferably, the second covering element is connected to the first top crossmember 4 and / or the top element 9 at least indirectly or directly.

[0061] For example, the receiving space 14 is at least partially delimited or formed by the first top crossmember 4 and / or the reinforcing element 18 forwards in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5 of the motor vehicle. For example, the antenna module 13 is at least partially arranged within the through-opening 17, and / or the antenna module 13 is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, below the through-opening 17 in the vehicle vertical direction 26.

[0062] In Figure 1 or Figure 7 the embodiment shown, it is provided that the top element 9 has at least one embossing 27. Preferably, the connection area 24 is at least partially formed by the embossing 27. Preferably, the through-opening 17 is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, within the embossing 27. Preferably, the roof 1 has at least one drain opening 28 through which water can flow and which is at least partially formed by the embossing 27, by means of which water can be discharged from the top element 9.

[0063] In Figure 4 andFigure 6 In the embodiment shown, the reinforcement element 18 and / or the first top crossmember 4 have in particular corresponding recesses 29. The recesses 29 are configured, for example, as embossments, which can in particular be referred to as second embossments. Thus, the reinforcement element 18 and / or the first top crossmember 4 have, for example, in particular corresponding first sub-regions and in particular corresponding second sub-regions that are different from the first sub-regions, and the second sub-regions are configured as in particular corresponding recesses 29. For example, the reinforcement element 18, in particular the recess 29 of the reinforcement element 18, overlaps the antenna module 13 partially downward in the vehicle vertical direction 26. Thus, the antenna module 13 is, for example, partially downwardly covered by the reinforcement element 18, in particular by the recess 29 of the reinforcement element 18, in the vehicle vertical direction 26. In other words, the receiving space 14 is, for example, partially downwardly covered or delimited in the vehicle vertical direction 26 by the reinforcement element 18, in particular by the recess 29 of the reinforcement element 18. The stiffness of the reinforcement element 18 and / or the first top crossmember 4 can be particularly increased by the recesses 29. Here, the antenna module 13 can be particularly structurally space-efficiently arranged in the roof 1, in particular without notching or hollowing out the reinforcement element 18 and / or the first top crossmember 4.

[0064] Figure 8 The roof 1 is shown in a schematic partial cross-sectional view. In Figure 8 the embodiment shown, a second sealing surface 30, which is in particular different from the connection region 24, is provided for a second sealing element, which is in particular referred to as an additional seal. Thus, the second sealing element is, for example, arranged directly on the second sealing surface 30. For example, the second sealing element is in direct contact with the top element 9 and the covering element 25. The second sealing element is configured, for example, as an acoustic seal, which can in particular be referred to as an additional acoustic seal. For example, the second sealing surface 30 is at least partially, in particular mostly or completely, formed by an embossment 27. Thereby, a neat abutment for the additional acoustic seal can be achieved by means of the embossment 27 for the covering element 25.

[0065] In Figures 1 to 8 the embodiment shown, the top element 9 is constructed separately from the frame structure 3. Here, the top element 9 is preferably constructed as a top skin. Thus, in Figures 1 to 8 the corresponding embodiment shown, it relates to a roof 1 for a motor vehicle configured as a standard-top vehicle. This means that the motor vehicle does not have a glass top, but the roof 1 consists at least mainly of a material different from glass. Such a material is, for example, a metallic material.

[0066] In Figures 1 to 8In the embodiment shown, the top element 9 preferably extends over a large area in or on the vehicle roof 1. This means that the length of the top element 9 extends at least mainly over the total length of the vehicle roof 1 and / or the width of the vehicle roof 1 extends at least mainly over the total width of the vehicle roof 1. The length of the top element 9 and the total length of the vehicle roof 1 preferably extend in the longitudinal vehicle direction 5. The width of the top element 9 and the total width of the vehicle roof 1 preferably extend in the transverse vehicle direction 8 of the motor vehicle.

[0067] Figure 9 and Figure 10 shows a vehicle roof 1 according to another embodiment. Here, the vehicle roof 1 is shown in a schematic top view in Figure 9 The vehicle roof 1 is shown in a schematic partial view from above in Figure 10 In the embodiment shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 the motor vehicle has a glass roof. The glass roof is not shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10

[0068] In Figure 9 and Figure 10 the embodiment shown, the top element 9 is part of the frame structure 3. For example, the top element 9 is especially at least partially or completely made of metal. The frame structure 3, which can especially be referred to as a frame roof system, is connected to the glass roof via the top element 9, especially at least indirectly or directly. In Figure 9 and Figure 10 the embodiment shown, the top element 9 has an opening 31 (especially different from the through-opening 17), which is covered by the glass roof especially completely upwards in the vehicle vertical direction 26. Preferably, the through-opening 17 and thus especially the receiving space 14 are also covered upwards in the vehicle vertical direction 26. The opening 31 preferably extends over a large area in or on the vehicle roof 1. This means that the length of the opening 31 extends at least mainly over the total length of the vehicle roof 1, and / or the width of the opening 31 extends at least mainly over the total width of the vehicle roof 1. The length of the opening 31 and the total length of the vehicle roof 1 preferably extend in the longitudinal vehicle direction 5. The width of the opening 31 and the total width of the vehicle roof 1 preferably extend in the transverse vehicle direction 8 of the motor vehicle.

[0069] Since the opening 31 extends over a large area on the vehicle roof 1, a top system, especially what is referred to as a glass roof system, can be installed in the motor vehicle, which especially ensures or enables a particularly large or maximum perspective for the vehicle occupants. As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10 the antenna module 13 is especially at least partially or completely arranged in a cutout of the frame structure 3.

[0070] ​Numerals such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are especially only provided for differentiation and especially do not represent an order. That is to say, the corresponding numbers can especially be exchanged with each other arbitrarily.

[0071] List of reference numerals

[0072] 1 Roof

[0073] 2 Motor vehicle body

[0074] 3 Frame structure

[0075] 4 First top cross member

[0076] 5 Vehicle longitudinal direction

[0077] 6 First top longitudinal member

[0078] 7 Second top longitudinal member

[0079] 8 Vehicle transverse direction

[0080] 9 Top element

[0081] 10 Surroundings

[0082] 11 Outer side

[0083] 12 Interior space

[0084] 13 Antenna module

[0085] 14 Reception space

[0086] 15 Front area

[0087] 16 Arrangement structure

[0088] 17 Through-opening

[0089] 18 Reinforcement element

[0090] 19 Arrow

[0091] 20 Circumferential direction

[0092] 21 Wall

[0093] 22 Radial direction

[0094] 23 Fixing area

[0095] 24 Connection area

[0096] 25 Covering element

[0097] 26 Vehicle vertical direction

[0098] 27 Embossing

[0099] 28 Drain outlet

[0100] 29 Recess

[0101] 30 Second sealing surface

[0102] 31 Opening

Claims

1. A roof (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a frame structure (3) having a roof crossbeam (4); a roof element (9) having an outer side (11) facing the surroundings (10) of the motor vehicle in the installed position of the roof (1) in the motor vehicle; and a receiving space (14) designed for arranging at least one antenna module (13), the receiving space being arranged in a front region (15) of the roof (1) with respect to the longitudinal direction (5) of the motor vehicle, It is characterized in that The receiving space (14) is at least partially formed by a through opening (17) arranged in the roof element (9) and is arranged at least partially behind the roof cross member (4) in the longitudinal direction (5) of the motor vehicle, at which at least one reinforcement element (18) is arranged.

2. The vehicle roof (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The through-opening (17) is delimited completely around the circumference (20) of the through-opening (17) by at least one wall (21) of the top element (9) in its circumferential direction (20).

3. The vehicle roof (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The top crossbeam (4) and the reinforcement element (18) do not have an opening configured for arranging the antenna module (13).

4. The vehicle roof (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The reinforcement element (18) has at least one fastening region (23) on which at least one conductor element is held for signal transmission between the antenna module (13) and at least one component of the motor vehicle that is designed separately from the antenna module (13).

5. The vehicle roof (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The roof element (9) has at least one connecting region (24), at which at least one covering element (25) is arranged, which covers the receiving space (14) at least partially upwards in a vehicle vertical direction (26) of the motor vehicle.

6. Vehicle roof (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The top element (9) has at least one embossing (27).

7. The vehicle roof (1) according to claim 5 and 6, wherein: The connecting region (24) is formed at least partially by the embossing (27).

8. The vehicle roof (1) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The through opening (17) is arranged inside the stamping portion (27), and / or The vehicle roof (1) has at least one water drainage opening (28) through which water can flow and which is at least partially formed by the embossing (27), by means of which water can be discharged from the roof element (9).

9. The vehicle roof (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The top element (9) is designed separately from the frame structure (3) or is part of the frame structure (3).

10. An arrangement (16) of at least one antenna module (13) on a roof (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein the antenna module (13) is arranged in a receiving space (14), the receiving space being arranged in a front region of the roof (1) with respect to a longitudinal vehicle direction (5) of the motor vehicle, the roof having a frame structure (3) with a roof crossbeam (4) and a roof element (9), the roof element having an outer side (11) facing the surroundings (10) of the motor vehicle, It is characterized in that The receiving space (14) is at least partially formed by a through opening (17) arranged in the roof element (9) and is arranged at least partially behind the roof cross member (4) in the longitudinal direction (5) of the motor vehicle, at which at least one reinforcement element (18) is arranged.

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