Open roof mechanism and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a convertible roof mechanism and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicles. According to the convertible roof mechanism and the vehicle, the decorative cover is driven to be opened and closed through the first driving piece, opening and closing of the cover lock and the vehicle roof lock are achieved at the same time, equivalently, linkage of opening and closing of the decorative cover, opening and closing of the cover lock and opening and closing of the vehicle roof lock is achieved, and compared with the prior art, the structure of the convertible roof mechanism is simplified; the control logic of the convertible roof mechanism is simplified, the opening and closing time consumption of the convertible roof is shortened, and the cost can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a convertible roof mechanism and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the automobile industry, the styles and functions of automobiles have undergone various changes, and convertible models are becoming more and more popular among users.

[0003] Currently, the locking mechanism for a convertible top includes a front top lock for locking the front of the convertible top to the vehicle body, and a rear top lock for locking the rear of the convertible top to the vehicle body. For models equipped with a rear decorative cover, the convertible top locking mechanism also includes a decorative cover lock for locking the decorative cover to the vehicle body. In the prior art, the front top lock, rear top lock, and decorative cover lock are each controlled by three sets of actuators. The operating logic for closing and locking the convertible top is as follows: the front of the convertible top closes first, locking the front top lock, then the decorative cover closes and locking the decorative cover lock, and finally the rear of the convertible top closes and locking the rear top lock. This convertible top locking mechanism has a complex structure and control logic, resulting in long locking and waiting times and a poor user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a convertible roof mechanism and a vehicle, which simplify the structure of the convertible roof mechanism, shorten the time taken to open and close the convertible roof, and reduce the cost.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solutions are provided:

[0006] A convertible roof mechanism, comprising:

[0007] A convertible top, the convertible top being movably mounted on the vehicle body and capable of being stored in a roof storage compartment of the vehicle body;

[0008] A decorative cover, the decorative cover being movably arranged on the vehicle body;

[0009] A lid lock, the lid lock comprising a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion, the first lock portion being provided on the vehicle body, and the second lock portion being provided on the decorative cover;

[0010] A roof lock, the roof lock comprising a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion, the first lock portion being provided on the decorative cover, and the second lock portion being provided on the convertible top;

[0011] The first driving member can drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can close the opening of the roof storage bin, and at the same time enable the lock part 1 to be connected with the lock part 2 to lock the decorative cover to the vehicle body, and enable the first lock part to be connected with the second lock part to lock the convertible top and the decorative cover; the first driving member can also drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can open the opening of the roof storage bin, and at the same time enable the lock part 1 to be separated from the lock part 2 to unlock the decorative cover from the vehicle body, and enable the first lock part to be separated from the second lock part to unlock the convertible top and the decorative cover.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned convertible top mechanism, the second locking portion and the first locking portion are respectively located on both sides of the decorative cover.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned convertible roof mechanism, the top surface of the decorative cover is provided with a groove corresponding to the second locking portion, and the first locking portion is arranged in the groove.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the convertible top mechanism, the notch of the groove is provided with a blocking cover, the blocking cover having a closed state in which the notch of the groove is closed and an open state in which the notch of the groove is opened, and the blocking cover can be switched between the closed state and the open state;

[0015] The barrier cover is provided with an elastic member, and the elastic member is used to ensure that the barrier cover always has a movement tendency to switch from the open state to the closed state;

[0016] When the convertible top moves, the second locking portion can abut against the blocking cover, so that the elastic member generates elastic deformation and the blocking cover is switched to the open state.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned convertible top mechanism, the second locking portion includes a lock mounting portion connected to the convertible top and a locking portion connected to the lock mounting portion, the locking portion being configured to be connected to the first locking portion. When the convertible top moves, the locking portion can abut against the barrier cover to elastically deform the elastic member and switch the barrier cover to the open state.

[0018] An escape gap is provided on one side of the blocking cover. When the locking portion is connected to the first locking portion, the lock mounting portion can be inserted into the escape gap, and both the lock mounting portion and the locking portion are separated from the blocking cover.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of the above convertible top mechanism, the first locking part includes a cover lock hook, the second locking part includes a cover lock pin, and the first driving member is capable of driving the decorative cover to move so that the cover lock hook is hooked with or separated from the cover lock pin;

[0020] The first locking portion includes a top locking hook, the second locking portion includes a top locking pin, and the first driving member can drive the decorative cover to move so that the top locking hook is hooked with or separated from the top locking pin.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned convertible roof mechanism, the opening directions of the cover lock hook and the top lock hook are opposite.

[0022] As a preferred technical solution of the above convertible top mechanism, the cover lock hook includes a first guide structure, and the first guide structure can guide the cover lock pin into the cover lock hook; and / or,

[0023] The top locking hook includes a second guide structure, and the second guide structure can guide the top locking pin to enter the top locking hook.

[0024] As a preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned convertible top mechanism, the lid lock hook includes a first hook inner side wall and a second hook inner side wall, the first hook inner side wall and the second hook inner side wall are arranged opposite to each other with respect to the direction in which the lid lock pin moves within the lid lock hook, and the first hook inner side wall and / or the second hook inner side wall are provided with a first protrusion; and / or,

[0025] The top locking hook includes a first hook inner side wall and a second hook inner side wall, the first hook inner side wall and the second hook inner side wall are arranged relative to each other with respect to the direction in which the top locking pin moves in the top locking hook, and the first hook inner side wall and / or the second hook inner side wall are provided with a second protrusion.

[0026] In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle is also provided, comprising the convertible roof mechanism as described in any one of the above items.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0028] The convertible roof mechanism and vehicle of the present invention include a lid lock comprising a first lock portion and a second lock portion, wherein the first lock portion is provided on the vehicle body and the second lock portion is provided on the decorative cover; the roof lock comprises a first lock portion and a second lock portion, wherein the first lock portion is provided on the decorative cover and the second lock portion is provided on the convertible roof; the first driving member can drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can close the hatch of the roof storage bin, and at the same time enable the first lock portion to connect with the second lock portion to lock the decorative cover with the vehicle body, and enable the first lock portion to connect with the second lock portion to lock the convertible roof with the decorative cover; the first driving member can also drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can The invention can open the hatch of the roof storage compartment, and at the same time enable the lock part one to be separated from the lock part two to unlock the decorative cover from the vehicle body, and enable the first lock part to be separated from the second lock part to unlock the convertible top from the decorative cover. The decorative cover is driven to open and close by a first drive member, and the opening and closing of the cover lock and the roof lock are realized at the same time, which is equivalent to realizing linkage between the opening and closing of the decorative cover, the opening and closing of the cover lock and the opening and closing of the roof lock. Compared with the existing technology, the structure of the convertible top mechanism is simplified, which is not only conducive to simplifying the control logic of the convertible top mechanism, shortening the time consumed in opening and closing the convertible top, but also reducing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] Figure 1 is a first structural schematic diagram of a convertible roof mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a second structural schematic diagram of the convertible roof mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a third structural schematic diagram of the convertible roof mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a fourth structural schematic diagram of the convertible roof mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a decorative cover according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of point A;

[0035] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a cover lock according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the cover lock hook in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the roof lock in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the roof in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 11 4 is a fifth structural diagram of the convertible roof mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Reference numerals:

[0041] 1. Convertible top; 2. Decorative cover; 21. Groove; 22. Block cover; 23. Avoidance gap; 3. Cover lock; 31. Cover lock hook; 311. First guide structure; 312. Hook inner side wall 1; 313. Hook inner side wall 2; 314. First protrusion; 32. Cover lock pin; 4. Roof lock; 41. Top lock hook; 411. Second guide structure; 412. First hook inner side wall; 413. Second hook inner side wall; 414. Second protrusion; 42. Top lock pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0043] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed, but rather merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments derived by persons of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0044] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0045] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or are the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the invention is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0046] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "disposed" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features being in contact not directly but through another feature between them. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may include the first feature being directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may include the first feature being directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or may simply mean that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0048] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0049] For ease of description and understanding, in an embodiment of the present invention, the direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle along the length direction of the vehicle is the front-to-rear direction; and the direction from the driver's seat to the co-driver's seat along the width direction of the vehicle is the left-to-right direction.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a convertible top mechanism and a vehicle. The vehicle includes a vehicle body and a convertible top mechanism. The convertible top mechanism includes a convertible top 1, a decorative cover 2, a cover lock 3, a roof lock 4, and a first drive member. The vehicle body is provided with a roof storage compartment. The convertible top 1 is movably mounted on the vehicle body and can be stored within the roof storage compartment. The decorative cover 2 is movably mounted on the vehicle body and can close or open the hatch of the roof storage compartment. In this embodiment, the roof lock 4 is located at the rear of the convertible top 1 in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle. In other words, the decorative cover 2 and the roof storage compartment are both located at the rear of the vehicle body.

[0051] The lid lock 3 includes a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion. The first lock portion is provided on the vehicle body, and the second lock portion is provided on the decorative lid 2. The roof lock 4 includes a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion. The first lock portion is provided on the decorative lid 2, and the second lock portion is provided on the convertible top 1. A first driving member can drive the decorative lid 2 to move, allowing the decorative lid 2 to close the hatch of the roof storage compartment, while simultaneously connecting the first lock portion with the second lock portion to lock the decorative lid 2 to the vehicle body, and connecting the first lock portion with the second lock portion to lock the convertible top 1 to the decorative lid 2. The first driving member can also drive the decorative lid 2 to move, allowing the decorative lid 2 to open the hatch of the roof storage compartment, while simultaneously separating the first lock portion from the second lock portion to release the decorative lid 2 from the vehicle body, and separating the first lock portion from the second lock portion to release the convertible top 1 from the decorative lid 2.

[0052] The convertible roof mechanism of this embodiment drives the opening and closing of the decorative cover 2 through a first driving member, and simultaneously realizes the opening and closing of the cover lock 3 and the roof lock 4, which is equivalent to linking the opening and closing of the decorative cover 2, the opening and closing of the cover lock 3 and the opening and closing of the roof lock 4. Compared with the existing technology, the structure of the convertible roof mechanism is simplified, which is not only conducive to simplifying the control logic of the convertible roof mechanism, but also greatly shortens the waiting time for opening and closing the decorative cover 2, the opening and closing of the cover lock 3 and the opening and closing of the roof lock 4, shortens the time spent on opening and closing the convertible top 1, and can also reduce costs.

[0053] Optionally, the decorative cover 2 is movably mounted on the vehicle body along a first direction; the first direction is parallel to the horizontal direction, or the angle between the first direction and the horizontal direction is acute. This arrangement simplifies the opening and closing of the decorative cover 2, thereby reducing costs. Specifically, the decorative cover 2 opens the roof storage compartment by sliding toward the rear end of the vehicle body along the first direction; it closes the roof storage compartment by sliding toward the front end of the vehicle body along the first direction.

[0054] Optionally, the first driving member includes a hydraulic driving mechanism, which has a simple structure and high stability and reliability.

[0055] Optionally, a plurality of cover locks 3 are provided, and the locking parts of the plurality of cover locks 3 are spaced apart from each other on the decorative cover 2 , thereby improving the stability of the decorative cover 2 when locked, which is beneficial to improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0056] Optionally, the lock portions 2 of the plurality of lid locks 3 are spaced apart along the front-to-rear and left-to-right directions of the vehicle, thereby improving the force uniformity and sealing performance of the decorative cover 2. This embodiment does not limit the specific arrangement positions of the plurality of lid locks 3.

[0057] Optionally, a plurality of roof locks 4 are provided, and the first locking portions of the plurality of roof locks 4 are spaced apart on the decorative cover 2 , thereby improving the stability of the convertible top 1 when locked, which is beneficial to improving the NVH performance of the vehicle.

[0058] Optionally, the first locking portions of the plurality of roof locks 4 are spaced apart in the left-right direction of the vehicle, thereby improving the force uniformity and sealing performance of the convertible top 1. The specific arrangement positions of the plurality of roof locks 4 are not limited in this embodiment.

[0059] Optionally, a plurality of first driving members are provided, and the plurality of first driving members are spaced apart along the left-right direction of the vehicle, thereby improving the smoothness of opening and closing of the decorative cover 2 .

[0060] Optionally, the second locking portion and the first locking portion are respectively located on both sides of the decorative cover 2 , thereby improving the uniformity of force applied to the decorative cover 2 and protecting the decorative cover 2 .

[0061] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, preferably, the second lock portion is provided on the bottom surface of the decorative cover 2, and the first lock portion is provided on the top surface of the decorative cover 2, thereby facilitating the cooperation between the first lock portion and the second lock portion located on the convertible top 1, which is beneficial to improving the convenience of processing and assembly.

[0062] It should be noted that the opening of the roof storage bin faces upward, and the decorative cover 2 is arranged on the opening. Along the vertical direction, the upper surface of the decorative cover 2 is the top surface of the decorative cover 2, and the lower surface of the decorative cover 2 is the bottom surface of the decorative cover 2.

[0063] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, optionally, the top surface of the decorative cover 2 is provided with a groove 21 corresponding to the second locking portion, and the first locking portion is arranged in the groove 21, thereby preventing the first locking portion from excessively protruding from the top surface of the decorative cover 2, which not only improves the aesthetics of the decorative cover 2, but also reduces the risk of interference between the first locking portion and other structures.

[0064] Optionally, a cover 22 is provided at the notch of the groove 21. The cover 22 has a closed state (closing the notch of the groove 21) and an open state (opening the notch of the groove 21). The cover 22 can switch between the closed and open states. The cover 22 is provided with an elastic member that ensures that the cover 22 always has a tendency to switch from the open state to the closed state. When the convertible top 1 moves, the second locking portion can abut against the cover 22, causing the elastic member to elastically deform and switch the cover 22 to the open state. In other words, when the second locking portion is not in contact with the cover 22, the cover 22 remains in the closed state due to the action of the elastic member, further enhancing the aesthetics of the decorative cover 2. When the convertible top 1 moves, the second locking portion can contact the cover 22, pushing the cover 22 against the elastic member, causing the elastic member to elastically deform and switch the cover 22 to the open state. This allows the second locking portion to extend into the groove 21 and connect with the first locking portion.

[0065] It is understood that the convertible top mechanism further includes a second driving member for driving the convertible top 1 to move so as to open or close the convertible top 1. The second driving member drives the convertible top 1 to move so that the second locking portion on the convertible top 1 abuts against the blocking cover 22, thereby pushing the blocking cover 22 to compress the elastic member.

[0066] Optionally, the second lock portion includes a lock mounting portion connected to the convertible top 1 and a locking portion connected to the lock mounting portion. The locking portion is configured to connect with the first lock portion. When the convertible top 1 moves, the locking portion abuts against the barrier cover 22, causing the elastic member to deform and shifting the barrier cover 22 to the open position. A clearance gap 23 is defined on one side of the barrier cover 22, corresponding to the lock mounting portion. When the locking portion is connected to the first lock portion, the lock mounting portion can pass through the clearance gap 23, and both the lock mounting portion and the locking portion are separated from the barrier cover 22. In other words, when the convertible top 1 moves and closes, the locking portion first contacts the barrier cover 22, pushing the barrier cover 22 against the elastic member, shifting the barrier cover 22 to the open position and allowing the locking portion to extend into the groove 21. When the convertible top 1 is fully closed, the locking portion has already extended into the groove 21, allowing the first lock portion to move with the decorative cover 2 and connect with the locking portion of the second lock portion. When the locking portion is connected to the first locking portion, the lock mounting portion is passed through the avoidance gap 23, and the lock mounting portion and the locking portion are separated from the blocking cover 22, so that the lock mounting portion and the locking portion of the second locking portion will not block the blocking cover 22, so that the blocking cover 22 can be switched to the closed state under the elastic force of the elastic member, so that the decorative cover 2 is more beautiful.

[0067] Specifically, two shields 22 and two elastic members are provided, and the shields 22 and torsion springs are provided in a one-to-one correspondence. The two shields 22 are rotatably disposed about the second direction on opposite sides of the groove 21 via a rotatable connection member such as a hinge. The elastic member is a torsion spring, one end of which is connected to the shield 22 and the other end is connected to the decorative cover 2.

[0068] Furthermore, a clearance gap 23 corresponding to the lock mounting portion is provided between the two blocking covers 22. Along the second direction, the width of the locking portion is greater than the width of the clearance gap 23, while the width of the lock mounting portion is less than the width of the clearance gap 23. Consequently, when the convertible top 1 moves, the locking portion can contact the blocking covers 22, pushing the blocking covers 22 to compress the torsion spring, while the lock mounting portion can be located within the clearance gap 23, preventing the lock mounting portion from contacting the blocking covers 22. As the convertible top 1 continues to move until the convertible top 1 is fully closed, the locking portion can connect with the first lock portion. At this point, the lock mounting portion passes through the clearance gap 23, and neither the lock mounting portion nor the locking portion contacts the blocking covers 22. Consequently, the blocking cover 22 can be switched to the closed state under the elastic force of the torsion spring, without interfering with the connection between the locking portion and the first lock portion.

[0069] As another alternative, a barrier cover 22 is slidably mounted on the decorative cover 2 , the elastic member being a compression spring, and the locking portion being provided with a cover guide structure. One end of the barrier cover 22 can abut against the cover guide structure. When the second locking portion moves with the convertible top 1 , one end of the barrier cover 22 can move on the cover guide structure, causing the barrier cover 22 to move and compress the compression spring, thereby switching the cover to the open state. Specifically, the cover guide structure includes a guide slope that extends from bottom to top toward the barrier cover 22. As a result, when the convertible top 1 moves, one end of the barrier cover 22 abuts against the guide slope and moves upward on the guide slope, thereby pushing the barrier cover 22 to move and compress the compression spring, thereby opening the cover.

[0070] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, optionally, the first lock portion includes a cover lock hook 31, and the second lock portion includes a cover lock pin 32. The first driving member can drive the decorative cover 2 to move so that the cover lock hook 31 is hooked with or separated from the cover lock pin 32. The cover lock 3 is locked by hooking the cover lock hook 31 with the cover lock pin 32, and is unlocked by separating the cover lock hook 31 from the cover lock pin 32. This makes the structure of the cover lock 3 simpler, making it easier to control, shortening the time it takes to open and close the cover lock 3, and also helping to reduce costs.

[0071] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first locking portion includes a top lock hook 41, and the second locking portion includes a top lock pin 42. The first driving member can drive the decorative cover 2 to move, causing the top lock hook 41 to engage or disengage with the top lock pin 42. Specifically, the locking portion is the top lock pin 42. The top lock hook 41 engages with the top lock pin 42 to lock the roof lock 4, and the top lock hook 41 disengages from the top lock pin 42 to unlock the roof lock 4. This simplifies the structure of the roof lock 4, making it easier to control and reducing the time required to open and close the roof lock 4, while also helping to reduce costs.

[0072] In other embodiments, the first lock portion may include a blind cover lock hole, the second lock portion may include a cover lock pin, and the first drive member may drive the decorative cover 2 to move so that the cover lock pin is inserted into the cover lock hole and abuts the bottom wall of the cover lock hole, or is withdrawn from the cover lock hole. The first lock portion may also include a top lock hole, the second lock portion may include a top lock pin, and the first drive member may drive the decorative cover 2 to move so that the top lock pin is inserted into the top lock hole and abuts the bottom wall of the top lock hole, or is withdrawn from the top lock hole.

[0073] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the lid lock hook 31 and the top lock hook 41 may optionally have opposite opening directions. Since both the lid lock pin 32 and the top lock hook 41 are provided on the decorative cover 2, by making the lid lock hook 31 and the top lock hook 41 have opposite opening directions, the forces acting on the decorative cover 2 by the lid lock 3 and the roof lock 4 can be directed in opposite directions, thereby improving the uniformity of the force applied to the decorative cover 2 and providing protection for the decorative cover 2.

[0074] like Figure 7 As shown, optionally, the cover lock hook 31 includes a first guide structure 311, and the first guide structure 311 can guide the cover lock pin 32 to enter the cover lock hook 31, and then when the cover lock hook 31 and the cover lock pin 32 just come into contact, the cover lock pin 32 can move on the first guide structure 311 and gradually enter the cover lock hook 31, which can not only improve the smoothness of opening and closing of the cover lock 3, but also reduce the requirements for the processing accuracy of the cover lock hook 31 and the cover lock pin 32, and can also increase the force applied by the cover lock hook 31 to the decorative cover 2 in the vertical direction, thereby improving the sealing of the decorative cover 2 and the convertible top 1.

[0075] Specifically, the first guide structure 311 is a first curved surface provided at the free end of the cover lock hook 31. The first curved surface has a simple structure, is easy to process, and has low cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the first guide structure 311 can also be a first inclined surface provided at the free end of the cover lock hook 31.

[0076] Optionally, the cover lock hook 31 includes a first hook inner side wall 312 and a second hook inner side wall 313. The first hook inner side wall 312 and the second hook inner side wall 313 are arranged relative to each other with respect to the direction in which the cover lock pin 32 moves within the cover lock hook 31. The first hook inner side wall 312 and / or the second hook inner side wall 313 are provided with a first protrusion 314. After the cover lock pin 32 enters the cover lock hook 31, the first protrusion 314 prevents the cover lock pin 32 from falling out of the cover lock hook 31, thereby improving the locking reliability of the cover lock 3. At the same time, when the first driving member drives the decorative cover 2 to move, the cover lock pin 32 can also smoothly move out of the cover lock hook 31 to achieve unlocking.

[0077] In this embodiment, the first hook inner side wall 312 is provided with a first protrusion 314 , while the second hook inner side wall 313 is not provided with the first protrusion 314 .

[0078] Preferably, the surface of the first protrusion 314 is a curved surface or an arc-shaped surface, thereby improving the smoothness of the cover locking pin 32 entering and exiting the cover locking hook 31.

[0079] like Figure 9As shown, optionally, the top lock hook 41 includes a second guide structure 411, and the second guide structure 411 can guide the top lock pin 42 to enter the top lock hook 41, and then when the top lock hook 41 and the top lock pin 42 just come into contact, the top lock pin 42 can move on the second guide structure 411 and gradually enter the top lock hook 41, which can not only improve the smoothness of opening and closing of the roof lock 4, but also reduce the requirements for the processing accuracy of the top lock hook 41 and the top lock pin 42, and can also increase the force applied by the top lock hook 41 to the convertible top 1 in the vertical direction, thereby improving the sealing of the convertible top 1.

[0080] Specifically, the second guide structure 411 is a second curved surface provided at the free end of the top locking hook 41. The second curved surface has a simple structure, is easy to process, and has low cost. Of course, in other embodiments, the second guide structure 411 can also be a second inclined surface provided at the free end of the top locking hook 41.

[0081] Optionally, the top lock hook 41 includes a first hook inner side wall 412 and a second hook inner side wall 413, which are arranged relative to each other with respect to the direction in which the top lock pin 42 moves within the top lock hook 41. The first hook inner side wall 412 and / or the second hook inner side wall 413 are provided with a second protrusion 414. After the top lock pin 42 enters the top lock hook 41, the second protrusion 414 prevents the top lock pin 42 from being dislodged from the top lock hook 41, thereby improving the locking reliability of the roof lock 4. At the same time, when the first driving member drives the decorative cover 2 to move, the top lock pin 42 can also be smoothly removed from the top lock hook 41 to achieve unlocking.

[0082] In this embodiment, the first hook inner side wall 412 is provided with a second protrusion 414 , while the second hook inner side wall 413 is not provided with the second protrusion 414 .

[0083] Preferably, the surface of the second protrusion 414 is a curved surface or an arc-shaped surface, thereby improving the smoothness of the locking pin 42 entering and exiting the locking hook 41.

[0084] For example, the working principle of the convertible top mechanism of this embodiment is described below, assuming that the hatch of the roof storage compartment is in an open state and the convertible top 1 is stored in the roof storage compartment as an initial state:

[0085] 1) If Figure 11 As shown, the rear portion of convertible top 1 is driven toward the front of the vehicle body by a second driving member until it reaches a predetermined roof position, at which point the second driving member is closed. When the rear portion of convertible top 1 is at the predetermined roof position, it is removed from the roof storage compartment and does not interfere with the closing of decorative cover 2. The predetermined roof position can be determined empirically or through repeated testing.

[0086] 2) The first driving member drives the decorative cover 2 to move until the decorative cover 2 reaches a predetermined cover position, whereupon the first driving member is closed. When the decorative cover 2 is in the predetermined cover position, the decorative cover 2 partially but not completely closes the opening of the roof storage compartment. For example, at the predetermined cover position, the decorative cover 2 closes 90% of the opening of the roof storage compartment. The predetermined cover position can be determined based on experience or repeated testing.

[0087] 3) The rear portion of the convertible top 1 is driven to close by the second driving member until the top locking pin 42 moves into the groove 21 , and the second driving member is closed. At this time, the rear portion of the convertible top 1 is completely closed.

[0088] 4) The decorative cover 2 is driven to continue moving by the first driving member until the decorative cover 2 completely closes the opening of the roof storage compartment. At the same time, the cover lock pin 32 enters the cover lock hook 31, and the top lock pin 42 enters the top lock hook 41. In other words, the cover lock 3 and the roof lock 4 are locked at the same time as the decorative cover 2 is closed.

[0089] 5) When the convertible top 1 needs to be opened, the first drive member first drives the decorative cover 2 to open and move to the preset cover position. The first drive member is then closed, and both the cover lock 3 and the roof lock 4 are unlocked. The second drive member then drives the rear portion of the convertible top 1 toward the front of the vehicle body to the preset roof position. The second drive member is then closed. The first drive member again drives the decorative cover 2 to continue moving and fully open the hatch of the roof storage compartment. The first drive member is then closed. The second drive member again drives the convertible top 1 to move and retract into the hatch of the roof storage compartment. The second drive member is then closed. Finally, the first drive member drives the decorative cover 2 to fully close the hatch of the roof storage compartment.

[0090] Note that the above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and that various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A convertible roof mechanism, characterized in that: The convertible roof mechanism comprises: A convertible top, the convertible top being movably mounted on the vehicle body and capable of being stored in a roof storage compartment of the vehicle body; A decorative cover, the decorative cover being movably arranged on the vehicle body; A lid lock, the lid lock comprising a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion, the first lock portion being provided on the vehicle body, and the second lock portion being provided on the decorative cover; A roof lock, the roof lock comprising a first lock portion and a second lock portion corresponding to the first lock portion, the first lock portion being provided on the decorative cover, and the second lock portion being provided on the convertible top; The first driving member can drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can close the opening of the roof storage bin, and at the same time enable the lock part 1 to be connected with the lock part 2 to lock the decorative cover to the vehicle body, and enable the first lock part to be connected with the second lock part to lock the convertible top and the decorative cover; the first driving member can also drive the decorative cover to move so that the decorative cover can open the opening of the roof storage bin, and at the same time enable the lock part 1 to be separated from the lock part 2 to unlock the decorative cover from the vehicle body, and enable the first lock part to be separated from the second lock part to unlock the convertible top and the decorative cover.

2. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The second locking portion and the first locking portion are respectively located on two sides of the decorative cover.

3. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 1, wherein: The top surface of the decorative cover is provided with a groove corresponding to the second locking portion, and the first locking portion is arranged in the groove.

4. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 3, wherein: The notch of the groove is provided with a blocking cover, the blocking cover has a closed state in which the notch of the groove is closed and an open state in which the notch of the groove is opened, and the blocking cover can be switched between the closed state and the open state; The barrier cover is provided with an elastic member, and the elastic member is used to ensure that the barrier cover always has a movement tendency to switch from the open state to the closed state; When the convertible top moves, the second locking portion can abut against the blocking cover, so that the elastic member generates elastic deformation and the blocking cover is switched to the open state.

5. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 4, wherein: The second locking portion includes a lock mounting portion connected to the convertible top and a locking portion connected to the lock mounting portion, the locking portion being configured to be connected to the first locking portion. When the convertible top moves, the locking portion can abut against the barrier cover to elastically deform the elastic member and switch the barrier cover to the open state. An escape gap is provided on one side of the blocking cover. When the locking portion is connected to the first locking portion, the lock mounting portion can be inserted into the escape gap, and both the lock mounting portion and the locking portion are separated from the blocking cover.

6. The convertible roof mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The first locking part includes a cover locking hook, the second locking part includes a cover locking pin, and the first driving member is capable of driving the decorative cover to move so that the cover locking hook is hooked with or separated from the cover locking pin; The first locking portion includes a top locking hook, the second locking portion includes a top locking pin, and the first driving member can drive the decorative cover to move so that the top locking hook is hooked with or separated from the top locking pin.

7. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The cover lock hook and the top lock hook have opening directions opposite to each other.

8. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The cover locking hook includes a first guide structure, and the first guide structure can guide the cover locking pin into the cover locking hook; and / or, The top locking hook includes a second guide structure, and the second guide structure can guide the top locking pin to enter the top locking hook.

9. The convertible top mechanism according to claim 6, wherein: The cover lock hook comprises a first hook inner side wall and a second hook inner side wall, wherein the first hook inner side wall and the second hook inner side wall are arranged opposite to each other with respect to the direction in which the cover lock pin moves in the cover lock hook, and the first hook inner side wall and / or the second hook inner side wall are provided with a first protrusion; and / or, The top locking hook includes a first hook inner side wall and a second hook inner side wall, the first hook inner side wall and the second hook inner side wall are arranged relative to each other with respect to the direction in which the top locking pin moves in the top locking hook, and the first hook inner side wall and / or the second hook inner side wall are provided with a second protrusion.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that Comprising a convertible roof mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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