Assembly for a vehicle roof having a movable roof cover and a lighting device, and method for producing said assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly (10) for a vehicle roof (1), comprising a cover (11) with a lighting assembly, which is provided for forming a movable roof element in the vehicle roof (1). The assembly (10) further comprises a foamed cover (13) formed on the cover (11). The assembly (10) further comprises a magnetic element (14) and a magnetic sensor (17), which are provided for interacting with each other, one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) being embedded in the foamed cover (13) of the cover (11). The other of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is provided for arrangement on a stationary roof element (2, 3, 4, 5) of the vehicle roof (1) in such a way that a movement of the cover (11) relative to the stationary roof element (2, 3, 4, 5) can be detected by means of the magnetic sensor (17) and a lighting assembly of the cover (11) can be actuated as a function of the detected movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a component for a vehicle roof and a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle having such a component. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a vehicle roof component. Background Art

[0002] Some motor vehicles have a component with a top element or a cover element that allows for transparency and can release or close a top opening as needed. In addition, such a top element can be provided with a lighting function. Here, the ongoing challenge is to ensure the reliable and safe operation of the interacting components and functions. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The object of the present invention is to cost-effectively promote the reliable and safe operation of a vehicle roof component.

[0004] This object is solved by the respective features of the independent claims. Advantageous improvements are given in the corresponding dependent claims.

[0005] The vehicle roof component according to the present invention includes a cover with a lighting assembly, the cover being configured to form a movable top element in the vehicle roof. The component further includes a foam coating constructed on the cover. The component further includes magnetic elements and a magnetic sensor arranged to interact with each other. For measuring the magnetic field, the magnetic sensor is adapted to detect the magnetic field of the magnetic element at a certain distance. One of the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor is embedded in the foam coating of the cover. Thus, the other of the magnetic element and the magnetic sensor is arranged to be disposed on a position-fixed top element of the vehicle roof such that the movement of the cover relative to the position-fixed top element can be detected by means of the magnetic sensor. According to the detected movement, the lighting assembly of the cover can be controlled.

[0006] Through the described component, a top system with a lighting assembly can be realized, which can be manufactured cost-effectively and can promote the reliable and safe operation of the component for the vehicle roof. For example, the magnetic element is realized as a ferromagnetic permanent magnet and is included in the foam coating, and thus is not within the field of view of the occupants in the vehicle to which it belongs. Alternatively, the magnetic sensor can be surrounded by the foam coating of the cover.

[0007] The magnetic element or the magnetic sensor can thus be embedded in the foam coating of the cover such that the foam coating completely or only partially surrounds the magnetic element or the magnetic sensor. Partial surrounding means that the magnetic element or the magnetic sensor is surrounded such that the magnetic element or the magnetic sensor is surrounded at least 50%, preferably at least 70% and / or on at least two sides and / or on at least two surfaces by the foam coating.

[0008] In one embodiment, the foamed covering part has a recess which is configured to receive one of a magnetic element or a magnetic sensor. For example, the recess is positioned corresponding to the other of the magnetic sensor or the magnetic element on the top element with a fixed position. Preferably, one of the magnetic sensor or the magnetic element is inserted into the recess. In one configuration, the magnetic sensor or the magnetic element can be reliably held in the recess by force locking (e.g., by means of a clamping connection), by material locking (e.g., by means of an adhesive connection) and / or by form locking, preferably by a combination of at least two of them. In this way, the assembly can be manufactured particularly cost-effectively, and the replaceability and simple calibration of the magnetic sensor or the magnetic element can be achieved.

[0009] The magnetic sensor is particularly configured as a Hall sensor or includes such a Hall sensor. In the following description, the assembly is mainly described in connection with a Hall sensor, but the described characteristics and features can also be applied to assemblies with magnetic sensors that are not necessarily implemented as Hall sensors.

[0010] According to an extension of the assembly, the cover is provided to form the front top element in the vehicle top with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis. The top element with a fixed position is provided with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis to form the rear top element in the vehicle top. The magnetic element or the Hall sensor is arranged on the rear edge of the cover or is provided to be arranged on the front edge of the top element with a fixed position.

[0011] Within the scope of this specification, terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", as well as "vertical" and "horizontal" refer to the direction indications, orientations or directions existing in a motor vehicle ready for operation. The cover generally forms the upper part of the motor vehicle and can, for example, be lifted at the rear and opened backwards. Here, guide elements in the form of guide rails can be provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle top, which enable reliable movement of the cover.

[0012] According to an extension of the assembly, one of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is provided to be arranged on the top body of the vehicle. The top body provides a possibility for the top element with a fixed position, such that relative movement between the cover and the top body can be carried out. The magnetic element or the Hall sensor can preferably be coupled to the top body in a replaceable manner, so that simple and safe replacement can be carried out when needed.

[0013] The position-fixed top element does not necessarily form part of the described assembly, but rather forms part of a system (such as in the form of a vehicle top). The magnetic element or Hall sensor is always arranged for coupling with the position-fixed top element. For example, the magnetic element or Hall sensor includes a coupling element or coupling structure that is configured in a predefined manner in coordination with the respective position-fixed top element. Compared to other components of a motor vehicle (such as window panes or the vehicle body), the position-fixed top element is position-fixed and immovable. In contrast, the cover element is configured to be movable.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the assembly, the magnetic element or Hall sensor is arranged to be disposed on a guide rail for the vehicle top. The guide rail can implement another position-fixed top element that is immovable relative to the cover element. However, accordingly, the relative movement of the cover element and the position-fixed top element is provided with respect to the installation state and the ready-for-use state in the vehicle top of the motor vehicle.

[0015] According to another embodiment of the assembly, the magnetic element or Hall sensor is arranged on the inner panel of the cover element within the foam cladding of the cover element. Thus, the respective element can be simply positioned in place within the foam cladding, and the inner panel of the cover element is also used as a coupling element that is generally arranged to reinforce the cover element.

[0016] According to another embodiment of the assembly, the cover element has a position indicating element that indicates the position of the magnetic element or Hall sensor within the foam cladding of the cover element. Such a position symbol enables a simple check as to whether the magnetic element or Hall sensor is present within the foam cladding or for finding the position of the magnetic element or Hall sensor within the foam cladding.

[0017] The vehicle top for a motor vehicle according to the invention includes a position-fixed top element that forms the top body of the vehicle top, or is coupled to the top body of the vehicle top, for example, as another cover element, as a shading device, as a fixed glass component, or as a guide rail. The vehicle top also includes the configuration of the above-described assembly that is coupled to the position-fixed top element, wherein the cover element is arranged to close a top opening within the vehicle top in a predefined manner or to release the top opening when required. One of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is coupled to the cover element within the foam cladding, and the other of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is coupled to the position-fixed top element.

[0018] Due to the vehicle top including the above-described embodiment of the assembly, the features and characteristics of the assembly are also disclosed for the vehicle top, and vice versa. For example, the cover element is implemented as an openable front top element located in front of the position-fixed rear top element. The magnetic element can be foam-encapsulated, for example, in the rear edge of the rear top element. The Hall sensor can be arranged on the front edge of the front top element. For example, the rear top element also has a foamed covering with one or more coupling openings. The Hall sensor includes, for example, a holding part with a coupling element, which is arranged to be introduced into the coupling openings of the foamed covering of the rear top element. Thus, the Hall sensor can be coupled to the position-fixed top element in a replaceable manner. Corresponding alternative embodiments are also possible, in which the magnetic element can be coupled to the position-fixed top element in a replaceable manner, and the Hall sensor is integrated in the foamed covering of the cover.

[0019] A method for manufacturing a component for a vehicle roof according to the invention includes: providing a cover with a lighting assembly, which is arranged to form a movable top element in the vehicle roof. The method also includes providing a magnetic element and a Hall sensor arranged to interact with each other, wherein one of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is arranged to be foamed and coupled to the cover, and the other of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is coupled to a position-fixed top element of the vehicle roof. The method also includes positioning one of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor relative to the cover, and constructing a foamed covering on the cover such that one of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor is embedded in the foamed covering. Thus, the movement of the cover relative to the position-fixed top element can be detected by means of the Hall sensor, and the lighting assembly of the cover can be controlled based on the detected movement.

[0020] Since the method enables the manufacture of the above-described configuration of the component, the above-described features and characteristics of the component are also disclosed for this manufacturing method, and vice versa.

[0021] According to an extension, the method includes providing a position-fixed top element, which forms the top body of the vehicle roof or is arranged to be coupled to the top body of the vehicle roof. Thus, the method also includes coupling the other of the magnetic element and the Hall sensor that is not integrated in the foamed covering of the cover to the position-fixed top element.

[0022] Constructing the foamed covering on the cover can also include providing a foaming tool with a sensor. The sensor is arranged to detect the presence of the magnetic element within a pre-given distance range. Preferably, the magnetic element is arranged to be integrated in the foamed covering of the cover such that the method can thus include positioning the magnetic element relative to the cover. According to this embodiment, the method also includes determining the presence of the magnetic element by means of the sensor of the foaming tool, and foaming the magnetic element based on the determined presence of the magnetic element and foaming the cover

[0023] According to another extension of the method, positioning the magnetic element relative to the cover element may include providing an inner cover plate for the cover element. The method further includes arranging the magnetic element at a predefined position on the inner cover plate of the cover element, and positioning the inner cover plate of the cover element with the magnetic element relative to the cover element.

[0024] Alternatively or additionally, positioning the magnetic element relative to the cover element may include providing an inner cover plate for the cover element and introducing the magnetic element into a predefined position in the foaming tool. Accordingly, the method further includes introducing the inner cover plate of the cover element into the foaming tool, guiding the inner cover plate of the cover element close to the magnetic element, and automatically positioning the magnetic element on the inner cover plate of the cover element according to the magnetic force of the magnetic element. Subsequently, the inner cover plate of the cover element with the magnetic element can be positioned relative to the cover element.

[0025] An openable top system with a lighting function (wherein light is guided, for example, in a glass cover element) is not allowed to emit light in certain situations or positions, such as in the open state, according to official safety regulations. Therefore, when the top element with the lighting function is opened, the lighting function needs to be reliably deactivated. The insight related to the present invention is that traditional solutions require a relatively large structural space, and / or the components for shutting off the lighting function are within the field of view of the vehicle occupants. In addition, in traditional solutions, some components are installed in such a way that in case of a malfunction, it may be necessary to disassemble and maintain the entire top system.

[0026] With the described components, a top system with a lighting component can be realized, which can be manufactured and maintained cost-effectively, and can also promote the reliable and safe operation of the components with a lighting function for the vehicle top. The component can provide information about the current position of the cover element. Preferably, the magnetic element, as a magnetic member, is fixed to the inner cover plate of the cover element by its own magnetic effect before the foaming process and then is foamed and coated. The position of the magnet can be advantageously predefined by corresponding markings on or in the inner cover plate of the cover element. To prevent incorrect installation, an independent sensor in the foaming tool can record whether the magnet is present at the predefined location. If the magnet is detected to be present, the subsequent process steps of foaming and coating can be allowed.

[0027] The magnetic element can be a ferromagnetic, diamagnetic or paramagnetic permanent magnet. Alternatively, a controllable electromagnet can also be provided as the magnetic element. For example, the magnet is placed in a non-ferromagnetic insert of the foaming tool, and the sensor in the foaming tool records whether the magnet is placed as predefined. Accordingly, incorrect installation of the magnet can be prevented, or it can be recognized whether the magnet has been forgotten to be placed. When one or more inner cover plates of the cover element are placed in the foaming tool, the magnet is automatically positioned relative to the inner cover plate of the cover element by its ferromagnetic effect. After closing the foaming tool, the entire structural group including the glass or window pane element of the cover element can be foamed and coated as predefined. Therefore, the components for the vehicle top can be configured to have a space-saving and clear structure, such that the magnetic element is not within the field of view of the vehicle occupants. Description of the Drawings

[0028] Embodiments of the present invention are further illustrated below with the aid of schematic diagrams. The drawings show:

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective schematic view of the vehicle top for a motor vehicle,

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a component for the vehicle top,

[0031] Figure 3 A flowchart of a method for manufacturing a component for a vehicle top according to Figure 2 and,

[0032] Figures 4 - 5 Corresponding schematic cross-sectional views of other embodiments of the component for the vehicle top.

[0033] Elements having the same structure or function are denoted by the same reference numerals in all the figures. For the sake of clarity, not all the elements shown are necessarily provided with reference numerals in all the figures. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0034] Figure 1 The vehicle top 1 for a motor vehicle is schematically shown in perspective, which has a top body 2 and a component 10. The component includes a cover part 11 with a lighting component 21 and is coupled to the top body 2. The cover part 11 is configured as an openable front top element and is movable relative to the vehicle top 1 so as to selectively release or close an opening in the vehicle top 1. The vehicle top 1 further includes a position-fixed rear top element, which is configured, for example, as a non-movable fixed glass element 3 and is coupled to the top body 2.

[0035] As will be described in more detail according to the subsequent Figures 2 to 3 With the aid of the component 10, a top system can be realized, which can be manufactured cost-effectively, can be maintained in a time- and cost-saving manner, and can also enable reliable and safe operation of the lighting component 21 of the cover part 11.

[0036] Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of the vehicle top 1 according to Figure 1 is shown along a plane formed, for example, by the vertical z direction and the vehicle longitudinal axis L. In the present specification, terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", as well as "vertical" and "horizontal" relate to according to Figure 1Direction indication, orientation or alignment in a motor vehicle that is ready to run. Thus, the cover part 11 is arranged in front of the fixed glass element 3 with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis L. The arrow symbols of the z-direction and the vehicle longitudinal axis L respectively represent the upward direction or the normal driving direction.

[0037] The assembly 10 includes a foam covering part 13 constructed on the rear edge 22 of the cover part 11. The cover part 11 includes two window pane elements 12, between which an illumination assembly 21 is arranged. The assembly 10 also includes a magnetic element 14 and a Hall sensor 17, which are arranged to interact with each other.

[0038] The magnetic element 14 is arranged on the inner panel 15 of the cover part and embedded in the foam covering part 13 of the cover part 11. The foam covering part 13 covers the edge of the cover part 11 facing the fixed glass element 3 and the section facing the interior space on the lower side of the cover part 11. The foam covering part 13 has a protrusion 20, and the magnetic element 14 is integrated in the protrusion. Preferably, the foam covering part 13 is configured symmetrically mirror-image with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis L, so that corresponding protrusions of the foam covering part are also configured on the opposite sides of the vehicle top 1. However, additional magnetic elements and additional Hall sensors are not required on the opposite sides. Optionally, however, additional magnetic elements and / or additional Hall sensors can be provided. The opposite foam covering parts can form independent foam covering parts, or form sections of the foam covering part 13, which are configured, for example, circumferentially on the edge of the cover part 11 and form a kind of foam covering frame.

[0039] The Hall sensor 17 of the assembly 10 is arranged on the position-fixed fixed glass element 3 or coupled to the fixed glass element. A foam covering part 4 is constructed on the front edge 7 of the fixed glass element 3 facing the cover part 11, and the foam covering part has a protrusion 8 extending forward in the direction of the cover part 11. The foam covering part 4 of the fixed glass element 3 extends below the cover part 11 into the region of the protrusion 20 of the foam covering part 13 of the cover part 11, and thus into the region of the magnetic element 14. A reinforcing element 5 is foamed and encapsulated together in the foam covering part 4 of the fixed glass element 3. The foam covering part 4 of the fixed glass element 3 has at least one coupling opening 6, and a corresponding coupling element 19 engages into the coupling opening. The coupling element is constructed on the sensor holder 18 including the Hall sensor 17. In this way, the Hall sensor 17 can be simply and reliably replaced when needed, and for example, a new Hall sensor 17 can be snapped in in case of damage.

[0040] The Hall sensor 17, the magnetic element 14, and the distance therebetween are set in a coordinated and predefined manner. The magnetic element 14 is in particular selected such that it can withstand the foaming process for constructing the foamed coating 13 of the cover part 11. The foaming process is carried out, for example, at a temperature above 100 °C, such that this can be taken into account when the magnetic element 14 is foamed in. The magnetic element 14 is selected in terms of its magnetic properties such that reliable detection can be carried out by means of the Hall sensor 17 after the foaming process.

[0041] Figure 2 Basically, the closed state of the cover part 11 is shown, in which the magnetic element 14 and the Hall sensor 17 are arranged close to each other relative to one another. By means of the Hall sensor 17 and the magnet element 14 foamed in, the movement of the cover part 11 relative to the fixedly positioned fixed glass element 3 can be detected, and then the lighting assembly of the cover part 11 can be activated or deactivated depending on whether the cover part 11 is closed or open. When the cover part 11 is opened, the cover part 11 is, for example, lifted at the rear or at the rear edge 22 and, if necessary, moved backwards above the fixed glass element 3. With the opening of the cover part 11, the magnetic element 14 moves away from the fixedly positioned Hall sensor 17, such that it is detected that the magnetic element 14 is no longer located in the vicinity of the Hall sensor 17. Subsequently, if the lighting assembly 21 of the cover part 11 is switched on, the lighting assembly can be deactivated.

[0042] The Hall sensor 17 is, for example, electrically connected to or signal-technologically coupled to the control unit of the motor vehicle and sends a measurement signal to the control unit, based on which it can be determined whether a magnetic element 14 is present within a predefined distance, and thus whether the cover part 11 is closed. If it is determined that the cover part 11 is open and the magnetic element 14 has thus moved away from the Hall sensor 17, the control unit can send a control command to the lighting assembly 21 to deactivate the lighting assembly 21 and, for example, switch off the power supply.

[0043] According to Figure 3 the flow chart in Figure 2 the method for manufacturing the component 10 according to

[0044] can be carried out as follows. In step S1, a cover part 11 having a window pane element 12 and a lighting assembly 21 is provided.

[0045] In step S2, a magnetic element 14 and a Hall sensor 17 having predefined properties are provided.

[0046] In step S4, the inner cover plate 15 can be placed in a foaming tool and guided towards the magnetic element 14 such that the magnetic element 14 automatically positions itself on the inner cover plate 15 due to its magnetic action from a certain distance. Instead of steps S3 and S4, the magnetic element 14 can also be directly arranged on the inner cover plate 15 and prepared for the foaming process. Before the foaming process, a sensor of the foaming tool can record whether the inner cover plate 15 is pre-equipped with the magnetic element 14. The inner cover plate 15 and the magnetic element 14 are arranged at a pre-given position relative to the cover 11. The sensor of the foaming tool can be implemented as a magnetic sensor and / or a mechanical sensor, which sensor implements an auxiliary device, for example in the form of a spring-loaded pin element, and detects for the purpose of interrogating the position of the magnetic element 14 before foaming encapsulation: whether the magnetic element 14 is arranged as pre-given.

[0047] In a further step S5, if it is detected that the magnetic element 14 is positioned as pre-given and the foaming process is allowed, the cover 11, the magnetic element 14 and the inner cover plate 15 are foamed and encapsulated. Thus, a foamed encapsulation 13, for example made of polyurethane, is formed, in which the magnetic element 14 is reliably and safely embedded.

[0048] Figure 4 Another embodiment of the assembly 10 is shown, in which the projection 20 of the foamed encapsulation 13 has a recess which is configured to receive the magnetic element 14. The recess is positioned corresponding to a magnetic sensor 17 on a position-fixed top element or is constructed as pre-given. The magnetic element 14 is inserted into the recess, for example, and is reliably held in the recess by form-fitting (for example by means of a clamping connection), by material bonding (for example by means of an adhesive connection) and / or by positive engagement, preferably by means of a combination of at least two of them.

[0049] Figure 5 Another embodiment of the assembly 10 is shown, in which the magnetic element 14 is arranged or integrated in the inner cover plate 15. The magnetic element 14 and the inner cover plate 15 can be constructed together as a ferromagnetic mating pair.

[0050] List of reference numerals

[0051] 1 Vehicle top

[0052] 2 Top body

[0053] 3 Fixed glass element

[0054] 4 Foamed encapsulation of the fixed glass element

[0055] 5 Reinforcing element

[0056] 6 Coupling opening

[0057] 7 Front edge of the fixed glass element

[0058] Protrusions of the foamed coating portion for fixing the glass element

[0059] 10 Component

[0060] 11 Cover part

[0061] 12 Window pane element

[0062] 13 Foamed coating portion of the cover part

[0063] 14 Magnetic element

[0064] 15 Inner panel of the cover part

[0065] 17 Magnetic sensor / Hall sensor

[0066] 18 Sensor holding portion

[0067] 19 Coupling element of the sensor holding portion

[0068] 20 Protrusions of the foamed coating portion of the cover part

[0069] 21 Lighting assembly

[0070] 22 Rear edge of the cover part

[0071] L Vehicle longitudinal axis.

Claims

1. A component (10) for a vehicle roof (1), comprising: A cover (11) with a lighting component, the cover being configured to form a movable top element in the vehicle roof (1); A foam covering part (13) constructed on the cover (11); and Magnetic elements (14) and magnetic sensors (17) arranged to interact with each other, wherein one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is embedded in the foam covering part (13) of the cover (11), and the other of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is configured to be arranged on a stationary top element (2, 3, 4, 5) of the vehicle roof (1), such that the movement of the cover (11) relative to the stationary top element (2, 3, 4, 5) can be detected by means of the magnetic sensor (17) and the lighting component of the cover (11) can be controlled according to the detected movement.

2. The component (10) according to claim 1, wherein, The cover (11) is configured to form a front top element in the vehicle roof (1) with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis (L), and the stationary top elements (3, 4, 5) are configured to form rear top elements in the vehicle roof (1) with respect to the vehicle longitudinal axis (L), wherein the magnetic element (14) or the magnetic sensor (17) is arranged on the rear edge (22) of the cover or is configured to be arranged on the front edge (7) of the stationary top elements (3, 4, 5).

3. The component (10) according to claim 1, wherein, One of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is configured to be arranged on the top body (2).

4. The component (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, One of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is configured to be arranged on a guide rail for the vehicle roof (1).

5. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, wherein, One of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is arranged on the inner cover plate (15) within the foam covering part (13) of the cover (11).

6. The component (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein One of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is integrated into the inner cover plate (15) within the foam covering part (13) of the cover (11).

7. The component (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The foam covering part (13) has a recess configured to accommodate one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17).

8. The component (10) according to claim 7, wherein, One of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is arranged in the recess of the foam covering part (13) in a force-locking, form-locking and / or material-locking manner.

9. The component (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The cover (11) includes a position indicating element that indicates the position of the magnetic element (14) or the magnetic sensor (17) in the foam covering part (13) of the cover (11).

10. The component (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The magnetic sensor (17) is configured as a Hall sensor.

11. A vehicle roof (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: Stationary top elements (2, 3, 4, 5), the stationary top elements forming the top body of the vehicle roof (1) or being coupled to the top body (2) of the vehicle roof (1); and The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, the component being coupled to the position-fixed top elements (2, 3, 4, 5), wherein the cover (11) closes a top opening in the vehicle top (1) in a pre-given manner or releases the top opening as required, and one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is coupled to the cover (11) within the foam coating (13), and the other of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is coupled to the position-fixed top elements (2, 3, 4, 5).

12. The vehicle top (1) according to claim 11 in combination with claim 2, wherein, The rear top element has a foam coating (4), and one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is detachably coupled to the foam coating.

13. A method for manufacturing a component (10) for a vehicle top (1), comprising: providing a cover (11) with a lighting component, the cover being arranged to form a movable top element in the vehicle top (1); providing a magnetic element (14) and a magnetic sensor (17) arranged to interact with each other, wherein one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is configured to be foam-coated and coupled to the cover (11), and the other of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is configured to be coupled to a position-fixed top element (2, 3, 4, 5) of the vehicle top (1); positioning one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) relative to the cover (11); forming a foam coating (13) on the cover (11) such that one of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) is embedded in the foam coating (13), and the movement of the cover (11) relative to the position-fixed top elements (2, 3, 4, 5) can be detected by means of the magnetic sensor (17), and the lighting component of the cover (11) can be controlled according to the detected movement.

14. The method according to claim 13, comprising: providing the position-fixed top elements (2, 3, 4, 5), the position-fixed top elements forming the top body of the vehicle top (1) or being arranged to be coupled to the top body (2) of the vehicle top (1); and coupling the other of the magnetic element (14) and the magnetic sensor (17) to the position-fixed top elements (2, 3, 4, 5).

15. The method according to claim 13 or 14, wherein, Forming the foam coating (13) on the cover (11) includes: providing a foam tool with a sensor, the sensor being arranged to detect the presence of the magnetic element (14) within a certain distance range; positioning the magnetic element (14) relative to the cover (11); determining the presence of the magnetic element (14) by means of the sensor of the foam tool; and foam-coating the magnetic element (14) and the cover (11) according to the determined presence of the magnetic element (14).

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein Positioning the magnetic element (14) relative to the cover (11) includes: providing an inner cover plate (15) for the cover (11); Arrange the magnetic element (14) at a predetermined position on the inner plate (15) of the cover; and Position the inner plate (15) of the cover with the magnetic element (14) relative to the cover (11).

17. The method according to claim 15 or 16, wherein Positioning the magnetic element (14) relative to the cover (11) includes:[ Providing an inner plate (15) for the cover (11); Introducing the magnetic element (14) into a predetermined position in the foaming tool; Introducing the inner plate (15) of the cover into the foaming tool; Guiding the inner plate (15) of the cover close to the magnetic element (14), and automatically positioning the magnetic element (14) on the inner plate (15) of the cover according to the magnetic force of the magnetic element (14); and Positioning the inner plate (15) of the cover with the magnetic element (14) relative to the cover (11).

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