Open tent structure and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a convertible structure and a vehicle, the convertible structure comprises a convertible top plate assembly, the convertible top plate assembly comprises a first hard top plate and a second hard top plate, and the first hard top plate is suitable for being rotatably connected to a vehicle body so that the convertible top plate assembly can be opened or closed relative to the vehicle body; wherein the first hard top plate and the second hard top plate are rotationally connected, and the second hard top plate is opened or closed relative to the first hard top plate. According to the convertible structure, the first hard top plate and the second hard top plate can be completely and horizontally folded, the space utilization rate of the vehicle is increased, the attractiveness, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle are improved, the user experience is improved, and the convertible structure is simple, efficient and reliable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and in particular to a convertible structure and a vehicle having the convertible structure. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the single-piece hardtop structure of a hardtop convertible vehicle has a large overall size. To ensure that it can be folded horizontally into the convertible storage compartment, it needs to occupy a particularly large front and rear space, which will affect the vehicle's interior space and ride comfort. The two-piece hardtop structure splits the entire roof into two pieces, but the rear piece of the hardtop cannot be folded horizontally due to the limitations of the four-link folding mechanism, which will take up more vertical space, affecting the vehicle's appearance and may also have an adverse effect on the storage space of the trunk. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a convertible structure that allows both a first hardtop panel and a second hardtop panel to be completely folded horizontally, thereby improving vehicle space utilization, enhancing the vehicle's aesthetics, flexibility, and reliability, and enhancing the user experience. The structure is simple, efficient, and reliable.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the convertible structure includes: a convertible roof panel assembly, the convertible roof panel assembly includes a first hard top panel and a second hard top panel, the first hard top panel is suitable for being rotatably connected to the vehicle body so that the convertible roof panel assembly is opened or closed relative to the vehicle body; wherein the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel are rotatably connected, and the second hard top panel is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel.

[0005] According to the convertible structure of an embodiment of the present invention, by rotatably connecting the first hard top panel to the vehicle body, when the first hard top panel is closed relative to the vehicle body, the first hard top panel is retracted in the horizontal direction, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first hard top panel in the vertical direction of the vehicle; by rotatably connecting the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel, the second hard top panel is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel, and finally when the convertible top panel assembly is closed, the second hard top panel is horizontally folded onto the first hard top panel, thereby achieving complete horizontal folding of the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel, thereby solving the problem of independent folding of the second hard top panel, reducing the space occupied by the convertible structure in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, improving the space utilization of the vehicle, and also improving the aesthetics, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle, improving the user experience, with a simple structure, high efficiency and reliability, and extending the service life of the convertible structure and improving the overall performance of the vehicle.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, the convertible structure further includes a driving assembly, wherein the driving assembly is connected to the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel, respectively, for driving the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel to rotate relative to each other.

[0007] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the driving assembly includes an output rod, a first driving rod and a second driving rod. The output rod is connected to the first hard top panel through the first driving rod and is connected to the second hard top panel through the second driving rod, so that the first hard top panel is moved by the first driving rod and the second hard top panel is moved by the second driving rod at the same time.

[0008] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the other end of the first driving rod and the first hard top panel rotate around a first axis, the other end of the second driving rod and the second hard top panel rotate around a second axis, one end of the output rod, one end of the first driving rod and one end of the second driving rod are rotatably connected around a third axis, and the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel are rotationally connected around a fourth axis; wherein the first axis, the second axis, the third axis and the fourth axis are parallel and spaced apart.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, the first axis and the second axis are respectively located on two sides of a line connecting the third axis and the fourth axis.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, the length of the first driving rod is the same as the length of the second driving rod.

[0011] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the driving assembly includes a driving member, which is connected to the output rod, and the driving member is used to drive the output rod to extend and retract, and the output rod is suitable for driving the first driving rod and the second driving rod to move during extension and retraction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, the housing of the driving member is rotatably connected to one of the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel.

[0013] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the first hard top panel is provided with a first connecting rod, and the second hard top panel is provided with a second connecting rod. One end of the first connecting rod is suitable for being rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod.

[0014] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting rod includes a first connecting section and a second connecting section that are bent and connected to each other, the end of the first connecting section away from the second connecting rod is suitable for rotational connection with the vehicle body, and the end of the second connecting section away from the first connecting section is rotationally connected to the second connecting rod.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, an angle A is formed between an extension direction of the first connecting section and an extension direction of the second connecting section, and the angle satisfies: 90°≤A≤135°.

[0016] According to the convertible structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the first hard top panel has a first end surface, the second hard top panel has a second end surface, and the first hard top panel is suitable for rotating relative to the second hard top panel to open until the first end surface is spliced ​​and connected with the second end surface.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the convertible structure of the present invention, the first hard top panel and the second hard top panel are rotatably connected at edges of the first end surface and edges of the second end surface.

[0018] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0019] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the convertible structure described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes a vehicle body having a cockpit and a storage compartment, the storage compartment being located at the rear side of the cockpit, the convertible roof assembly being shielded above the cockpit when opened relative to the vehicle body, and being stored in the storage compartment when closed relative to the vehicle body.

[0021] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description which follows, or may be learned by practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the convertible structure according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the convertible structure according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the convertible structure according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0026] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the convertible structure according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 4 ;

[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the convertible structure according to an embodiment of the present invention Figure 5 .

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] Convertible structure 100,

[0030] Convertible top panel assembly 1, first hard top panel 11, first end surface 111, second hard top panel 12, second end surface 121,

[0031] Drive assembly 2, output rod 21, first drive rod 22, second drive rod 23, drive member 24, housing 241,

[0032] The first axis 31, the second axis 32, the third axis 33, the fourth axis 34,

[0033] First connecting rod 41, first connecting section 411, second connecting section 412, second connecting rod 42. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] 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.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. 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, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0036] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0037] Unless otherwise specified, the front-to-back direction in this application is the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the X direction; the left-right direction is the lateral direction of the vehicle, that is, the Y direction; and the up-down direction is the vertical direction of the vehicle, that is, the Z direction.

[0038] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 5 A convertible structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. The convertible structure 100 can achieve complete horizontal folding of the first hardtop panel 11 and the second hardtop panel 12, thereby improving the space utilization of the vehicle, and also improving the aesthetics, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle, and improving the user experience. It has a simple structure and is efficient and reliable.

[0039] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, a convertible structure 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes: a convertible top panel assembly 1.

[0040] The convertible structure 100 is mainly used to realize closing and unfolding of the vehicle roof, so that the driver and passengers can enjoy the pleasure of open-air driving when the weather is suitable.

[0041] The convertible top panel assembly 1 includes a first hard top panel 11 and a second hard top panel 12 . The first hard top panel 11 is adapted to be rotatably connected to a vehicle body so that the convertible top panel assembly 1 is opened or closed relative to the vehicle body.

[0042] Specifically, the first hardtop panel 11 and the second hardtop panel 12 can be unfolded or opened on the roof to close the roof. When the convertible structure 100 is in the open state, the first hardtop panel 11 and the second hardtop panel 12 can be distributed along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle to completely close the roof. When the convertible structure 100 is in the folded or closed state, the first hardtop panel 11 and the second hardtop panel 12 can be distributed along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle or along the up-down direction to open the roof. The first hardtop panel 11 can be rotated relative to the vehicle body to rotate the entire convertible top panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the convertible top panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body. For example, refer to the attached Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, when the first hardtop panel 11 rotates in a first direction relative to the vehicle body, the entire convertible top panel assembly 1 rotates relative to the vehicle body, closing the convertible top panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body, i.e., opening the roof. When the first hardtop panel 11 rotates in a second direction relative to the vehicle body, the entire convertible top panel assembly 1 rotates relative to the vehicle body, opening the convertible top panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body, i.e., closing the roof. The first direction and the second direction are opposite. In an actual design, the first hardtop panel 11 can be rotatably connected to the vehicle body via a single-axis hinge mechanism, which has a simple structure, reliable performance, and small space occupation.

[0043] Among them, it should be noted that the multi-piece hardtop in the existing technology usually adopts a four-bar linkage as the main folding mechanism. However, the four-bar linkage has the limitation that it cannot pass the dead point of the mechanism during movement, which causes the rear hardtop to be unable to be completely horizontally stored in the convertible storage compartment when folded, thereby taking up more space and affecting the overall folding effect. In addition, the four-bar linkage has a large number of rods and a complex structure, which increases the manufacturing cost and maintenance difficulty, and also occupies a large amount of operating space and convertible storage compartment space.

[0044] By rotatably connecting the first hard top panel 11 to the vehicle body, the present invention can retract the first hard top panel 11 horizontally when closed relative to the vehicle body, thereby reducing the space occupied by the first hard top panel 11 in the vertical direction of the vehicle, improving the space utilization of the vehicle, and making the opening and closing process of the first hard top panel 11 smoother and more reliable, which is conducive to reducing noise and vibration during the closing process and improving the user experience.

[0045] Furthermore, the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 are rotatably connected, and the second hard top panel 12 is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel 11 .

[0046] Specifically, the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 can rotate relative to each other, and during the relative rotation of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, the second hard top panel 12 is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel 11. For example, when the convertible top panel assembly 1 needs to be closed, that is, when the roof is opened, the first hard top panel 11 rotates relative to the vehicle body in a first direction. During the rotation of the first hard top panel 11, the second hard top panel 12 can rotate relative to the first hard top panel 11 so that the second hard top panel 12 can be folded above the first hard top panel 11, so that The second hard top panel 12 is closed relative to the first hard top panel 11 until the second hard top panel 12 is folded horizontally onto the first hard top panel 11, thereby achieving closure of the second hard top panel 12 relative to the first hard top panel 11, and the convertible top panel assembly 1 is also closed relative to the vehicle body. Since the second hard top panel 12 is folded horizontally onto the first hard top panel 11, the space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle is reduced, and compared with the multi-piece hard top in the prior art, the space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the vertical direction of the vehicle is further reduced.

[0047] When the convertible top panel assembly 1 needs to be opened, that is, when the roof needs to be closed, the first hard top panel 11 rotates in the second direction relative to the vehicle body. During the rotation of the first hard top panel 11, the second hard top panel 12 can rotate relative to the first hard top panel 11 so that the second hard top panel 12 can be away from the first hard top panel 11, so that the second hard top panel 12 is opened relative to the first hard top panel 11 until the second hard top panel 12 and the first hard top panel 11 are in the same horizontal plane, thereby realizing the opening of the second hard top panel 12 relative to the first hard top panel 11, and the convertible top panel assembly 1 is also realized relative to the vehicle body.

[0048] Therefore, when the first hard top panel 11 rotates relative to the vehicle body to close the convertible top panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body, the second hard top panel 12 also rotates relative to the first hard top panel 11, so that the second hard top panel 12 is closed relative to the first hard top panel 11. Finally, when the convertible top panel assembly 1 is closed, the second hard top panel 12 is horizontally folded onto the first hard top panel 11, achieving complete horizontal folding of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12. This solves the problem of independent folding of the second hard top panel 12, reduces the space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the vertical direction and front-to-back direction of the vehicle, improves the space utilization of the vehicle, and also improves the aesthetics, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle, improves the user experience, has a simple structure, is efficient and reliable, and also extends the service life of the convertible structure 100, and improves the overall performance of the vehicle.

[0049] According to the convertible structure 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by rotatably connecting the first hard top panel 11 to the vehicle body, when the first hard top panel 11 is closed relative to the vehicle body, the first hard top panel 11 is retracted in the horizontal direction, reducing the space occupied by the first hard top panel 11 in the vertical direction of the vehicle, and by rotatably connecting the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, the second hard top panel 12 is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel 11. Finally, when the convertible top panel assembly 1 is closed, the second hard top panel 12 is horizontally folded onto the first hard top panel 11, thereby achieving complete horizontal folding of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12. This not only solves the problem of independent folding of the second hard top panel 12, but also reduces the space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, improves the space utilization of the vehicle, and also improves the aesthetics, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle, improves the user experience, has a simple structure, is efficient and reliable, and also extends the service life of the convertible structure 100, and improves the overall performance of the vehicle.

[0050] In some embodiments, the convertible structure 100 further includes a driving assembly 2 , which is connected to the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 , respectively, for driving the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 to rotate relative to each other.

[0051] Specifically, the driving assembly 2 is used to provide power to drive the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 to move, thereby realizing the relative rotation of the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12, and then realizing the opening or closing of the second hard top plate 12 relative to the first hard top plate 11. Figure 1 As shown, the drive assembly 2 is connected to the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 respectively. In this way, when the drive assembly 2 is started, it can provide power to the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 to drive the second hard top plate 12 to rotate, so that the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 rotate relative to each other.

[0052] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 2 includes an output rod 21, a first drive rod 22 and a second drive rod 23. The output rod 21 is connected to the first hard top plate 11 through the first drive rod 22 and is connected to the second hard top plate 12 through the second drive rod 23, so that the first hard top plate 11 is moved by the first drive rod 22 and the second hard top plate 12 is moved by the second drive rod 23 at the same time.

[0053] That is, the output rod 21 can transmit power to the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23, so that the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 move, and while the movement of the first drive rod 22 drives the movement of the first hard top plate 11, the second drive rod 23 also drives the movement of the second hard top plate 12. Thus, the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 simultaneously drive the movement of the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23, respectively, to achieve relative rotation between the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12.

[0054] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the drive assembly 2 includes an output rod 21, a first drive rod 22 and a second drive rod 23. The output rod 21 is connected to the first hard top plate 11 through the first drive rod 22 and is connected to the second hard top plate 12 through the second drive rod 23, so that the output rod 21 can drive the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 to move through the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23.

[0055] In some embodiments, the other end of the first drive rod 22 rotates with the first hard top plate 11 around the first axis 31, the other end of the second drive rod 23 rotates with the second hard top plate 12 around the second axis 32, one end of the output rod 21, one end of the first drive rod 22 and one end of the second drive rod 23 are rotatably connected around the third axis 33, and the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 rotate around the fourth axis 34.

[0056] That is to say, the first drive rod 22 is rotatably connected between the first hard top plate 11 and the output rod 21, and the first drive rod 22 can rotate relative to the first hard top plate 11, and can also rotate relative to the output rod 21. The second drive rod 23 is rotatably connected between the second hard top plate 12 and the output rod 21, and the second drive rod 23 can rotate relative to the second hard top plate 12, and can also rotate relative to the output rod 21. At the same time, the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 are rotatably connected, so that the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 can rotate relative to each other, and the rotation axis of the connection between the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23, the rotation axis of the connection between the first drive rod 22 and the output rod 21, and the rotation axis of the connection between the second drive rod 23 and the output rod 21 are the same, and are rotatably connected around one axis.

[0057] Therefore, when the driving member 24 starts working, the output rod 21 can rotate around the third axis 33 to drive the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 to rotate around the third axis 33. At the same time, the first driving rod 22 also rotates around the first axis 31 to drive the first hard top panel 11 to rotate around the fourth axis 34. The second driving rod 23 also rotates around the second axis 32 to drive the second hard top panel 12 to rotate around the fourth axis 34, thereby realizing the opening or closing of the second hard top panel 12 relative to the first hard top panel 11.

[0058] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the first hard top plate 11 is connected to the rear of the second hard top plate 12, that is, the first hard top plate 11 is the rear top plate, and the second hard top plate 12 is the front top plate. The first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 are rotatably connected via a fourth axis 34, allowing the first hard top plate 11 and the second hard top plate 12 to rotate relative to each other about the fourth axis 34. The upper end of the first driving rod 22 is rotatably connected to the first hard top plate 11 via the second axis 32, allowing the first driving rod 22 and the first hard top plate 11 to rotate relative to each other. The upper end of the second driving rod 23 is rotatably connected to the second hard top plate 12 via the second axis 32, allowing the second driving rod 23 and the second hard top plate 12 to rotate relative to each other. The lower ends of the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 are rotatably connected to the front end of the output rod 21 via a third axis 33, allowing the first driving rod 22, the second driving rod 23, and the output rod 21 to rotate relative to each other.

[0059] Further, the first axis 31 , the second axis 32 , the third axis 33 and the fourth axis 34 are parallel and spaced apart.

[0060] As a result, the various structural components can rotate relative to each other in a coordinated manner within the same plane, preventing the convertible structure 100 from twisting and deforming during the opening or closing process, ensuring the smoothness and precision of the movement of the convertible structure 100, and preventing interference between the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 and the various rods during movement, such as collision or jamming, thereby realizing independent or coordinated movement of the various structural components, achieving a compact folding effect, and improving operational reliability.

[0061] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the first axis 31, the second axis 32, the third axis 33 and the fourth axis 34 are parallel to each other and spaced apart, and all extend along the transverse direction of the vehicle, so that the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 and each rod can rotate relative to each other in a coordinated manner in the vertical plane, thereby stably realizing the opening or closing of the convertible structure 100.

[0062] In actual design, the first axis 31 , the second axis 32 , the third axis 33 and the fourth axis 34 can be set as rivets, hinges, pins, etc.

[0063] In some embodiments, the first axis 31 and the second axis 32 are respectively located on two sides of a line connecting the third axis 33 and the fourth axis 34 .

[0064] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the first axis 31 and the second axis 32 are respectively located on both sides of the line connecting the third axis 33 and the fourth axis 34 .

[0065] Thus, sufficient movable space can be reserved for the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 to ensure that the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 can rotate smoothly, thereby realizing smooth opening and closing of the convertible structure 100 .

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the length of the first driving rod 22 is the same as the length of the second driving rod 23 .

[0067] Figure 1-Figure 5 The first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 shown in the figure form a closed loop. The length of the first driving rod 22 and the length of the second driving rod 23 determine the relative movement trajectory of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12. By making the length of the first driving rod 22 and the length of the second driving rod 23 the same, the output rod 21 can smoothly drive the first driving rod 22 and the second driving rod 23 to move, thereby driving the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 to move, so that the second hard top panel 12 can be smoothly closed to be completely horizontally folded on the first hard top panel 11, and the second hard top panel 12 can be smoothly opened to be coplanar with the first hard top panel 11, thereby preventing the occurrence of stuck points during the movement.

[0068] In some embodiments, the drive assembly 2 includes a drive member 24, which is connected to the output rod 21 and is used to drive the output rod 21 to extend and retract. The output rod 21 is suitable for driving the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 to move when extending and retracting.

[0069] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the drive assembly 2 includes a drive member 24, which is connected to the output rod 21 so that the drive member 24 can transmit power to the output rod 21 to drive the output rod 21 to move. The drive member 24 is used to drive the output rod 21 to extend and retract. That is, the drive member 24 can be configured as a hydraulic cylinder, etc., to push the output rod 21 to move, thereby achieving extension and retraction of the output rod 21 relative to the drive member 24. When the output rod 21 retracts and retracts, the first drive rod 22 and the second drive rod 23 are driven to move, thereby achieving opening or closing of the second hard top panel 12 relative to the first hard top panel 11.

[0070] like Figure 1 and Figure 4As shown, when the output rod 21 is extended, it drives the second driving rod 23 to rotate clockwise relative to the second hard top plate 12, and drives the first driving rod 22 to rotate counterclockwise relative to the first hard top plate 11, so that the second driving rod 23 drives the second hard top plate 12 to rotate clockwise. At the same time, the first driving rod 22 drives the first hard top plate 11 to rotate counterclockwise, thereby realizing the clockwise rotation of the first hard top plate 11 relative to the second hard top plate 12, and finally realizing the opening of the second hard top plate 12 relative to the first hard top plate 11.

[0071] like Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, when the output rod 21 is shortened, it drives the second driving rod 23 to rotate counterclockwise relative to the second hard top plate 12, and drives the first driving rod 22 to rotate clockwise relative to the first hard top plate 11, so that the second driving rod 23 drives the second hard top plate 12 to rotate counterclockwise. At the same time, the first driving rod 22 drives the first hard top plate 11 to rotate clockwise, thereby realizing the counterclockwise rotation of the first hard top plate 11 relative to the second hard top plate 12, and finally realizing the closing of the second hard top plate 12 relative to the first hard top plate 11.

[0072] During the actual folding process, the first hard top panel 11 rotates relative to the vehicle body first. On the one hand, this causes the convertible top panel assembly 1 to flip toward the rear of the vehicle body, leaving space for the second hard top panel 12 to fold relative to the first hard top panel 11. Therefore, when the convertible top panel assembly 1 is open, the second hard top panel 12 will cooperate with the front crossbeam and cannot move. On the other hand, when the entire convertible top panel assembly 1 rotates a certain angle relative to the vehicle body, this angle can ensure that the folding movement of the second hard top panel 12, that is, the closing movement relative to the first hard top panel 11, will not interfere with the passenger space. Afterwards, the driving member 24 can drive the output rod 21 to contract, so that the second hard top panel 12 rotates counterclockwise relative to the first hard top panel 11.

[0073] In some embodiments, the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to one of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 .

[0074] That is, the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to the first hard top panel 11, or the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to the second hard top panel 12. When the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to the first hard top panel 11, the housing 241 of the driving member 24 can rotate relative to the first hard top panel 11. When the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to the second hard top panel 12, the housing 241 of the driving member 24 can rotate relative to the second hard top panel 12. In this way, the mobility of the driving member 24 can be ensured, and damage to the driving member 24 can be prevented during the opening or closing process of the convertible top panel assembly 1.

[0075] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the housing 241 of the driving member 24 is rotatably connected to the second hard top plate 12 , so that the housing 241 of the driving member 24 can rotate relative to the first hard top plate 11 .

[0076] In some embodiments, the first hard top panel 11 is provided with a first connecting rod 41, and the second hard top panel 12 is provided with a second connecting rod 42. One end of the first connecting rod 41 is suitable for being rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the other end of the first connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod 42.

[0077] Therefore, the first connecting rod 41 can not only support the first hard top panel 11, but also enable the first hard top panel 11 to be rotatably connected to the vehicle body through the first connecting rod 41, thereby realizing the rotation of the first hard top panel 11 relative to the vehicle body. The second connecting rod 42 can support the second hard top panel 12, and can also be rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 41, thereby realizing the rotation connection between the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, and further realizing the rotation of the second hard top panel 12 relative to the first hard top panel 11.

[0078] Specifically, if Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the first hard top panel 11 is provided with a first connecting rod 41, which matches the shape of the first hard top panel 11 to facilitate better support for the first hard top panel 11. The second hard top panel 12 is provided with a second connecting rod 42, which matches the shape of the second hard top panel 12 to facilitate better support for the second hard top panel 12. The rear end of the first connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the front end of the first connecting rod 41 is rotatably connected to the rear end of the second connecting rod 42. Therefore, the first connecting rod 41 and the second connecting rod 42 realize the rotational connection between the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, and the first connecting rod 41 realizes the rotational connection between the first hard top panel 11 and the vehicle body.

[0079] In the actual design, the first connecting rod 41 can be fixedly connected to the first hard top plate 11, and the second connecting rod 42 can be fixedly connected to the second hard top plate 12, so as to improve the connection reliability and stability between the first connecting rod 41 and the first hard top plate 11, and improve the connection reliability between the second connecting rod 42 and the second hard top plate 12, so that the first connecting rod 41 can better drive the movement of the first hard top plate 11, and the second connecting rod 42 can better drive the movement of the second hard top plate 12.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first connecting rod 41 includes a first connecting section 411 and a second connecting section 412 that are bent and connected to each other, and the end of the first connecting section 411 away from the second connecting rod 42 is suitable for rotationally connecting to the vehicle body, and the end of the second connecting section 412 away from the first connecting section 411 is rotationally connected to the second connecting rod 42.

[0081] Specifically, if Figure 1 As shown, the first connecting rod 41 includes a first connecting section 411 and a second connecting section 412 that are bent and connected to each other. In this way, the first connecting section 411 adapts to the shape of the first hard top panel 11 to facilitate the movement of the first hard top panel 11, and the second connecting section 412 extends downwardly with respect to the first connecting section 411, which facilitates the connection of the second connecting section 412 to the vehicle body.

[0082] The first connecting section 411 is far away from the end of the second connecting rod 42, that is, Figure 1 As shown in FIG, the rear end of the first connecting section 411 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the second connecting section 412 is away from one end of the first connecting section 411, that is, Figure 1 The front end of the second connecting rod 42 section shown in FIG is rotatably connected to the second connecting rod 42 .

[0083] In some embodiments, an included angle between an extending direction of the first connecting segment 411 and an extending direction of the second connecting segment 412 is A, and satisfies: 90°≤A≤135°.

[0084] That is to say, the angle A between the extension direction of the first connecting section 411 and the extension direction of the second connecting section 412 can be set to 90°, 95°, 100°, 105°, 110°, 115°, 120°, 125°, 130°, 135° or other angles within this range.

[0085] In this way, the shape of the first hard roof panel 11 and the vehicle body is adapted, and at the same time, it is ensured that the convertible roof panel assembly 1 can rotate more smoothly relative to the vehicle body.

[0086] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the first hard top plate 11 has a first end surface 111 , the second hard top plate 12 has a second end surface 121 , and the first hard top plate 11 is adapted to rotate relative to the second hard top plate 12 to open until the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 121 are spliced ​​and connected.

[0087] That is to say, when the first hard top panel 11 is rotated to a fully open state relative to the second hard top panel 12, the first end surface 111 of the first hard top panel 11 is spliced ​​and connected with the second end surface 121 of the second hard top panel 12, that is, the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 121 fit each other, thereby making the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 connected to form an integral roof structure, preventing the formation of a gap at the connection between the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12, and preventing foreign objects, rainwater, etc. from entering the vehicle, thereby ensuring the aesthetics of the vehicle and the cleanliness of the interior.

[0088] In some embodiments, the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 are rotatably connected at edges of the first end surface 111 and the second end surface 121 .

[0089] Specifically, if Figure 5 As shown, the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 are rotatably connected at the edge of the first end surface 111 and the edge of the second end surface 121 via the fourth axis 34. In this way, the aesthetics of the outer surfaces of the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 can be ensured, the rotation axis can be prevented from being exposed, and the relative rotation between the second hard top panel 12 and the first hard top panel 11 can be facilitated, so that the second hard top panel 12 can be completely folded horizontally on the first hard top panel 11.

[0090] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0091] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the convertible structure 100 according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0092] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, the space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the vertical direction and the front-to-back direction of the vehicle is reduced, the space utilization rate of the vehicle is improved, the aesthetics, flexibility and reliability of the vehicle are improved, the user experience is improved, and the overall performance of the vehicle is improved.

[0093] In some embodiments, the vehicle also includes a vehicle body having a cockpit and a storage compartment, the storage compartment is located on the rear side of the cockpit, and the convertible top panel assembly 1 is blocked above the cockpit when opened relative to the vehicle body, and is stored in the storage compartment when closed relative to the vehicle body.

[0094] Specifically, the storage compartment is adapted to the shape and size of the convertible top assembly 1 when the convertible top assembly 1 is closed relative to the vehicle body, so that the convertible top assembly 1 can be completely stored in the storage compartment when the convertible top assembly 1 is closed relative to the vehicle body.

[0095] The convertible structure 100 of the present invention has two closing modes, such as Figure 3 The first closing form is shown. Figure 5The second closed configuration is shown. The first closed configuration is suitable when there is sufficient space in the vehicle's storage compartment. In this configuration, the second hard top panel 12 does not need to be folded. In the first closed configuration, the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 maintain a constant relative spatial position, i.e., the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 do not rotate relative to each other. In other words, the second hard top panel 12 remains open relative to the first hard top panel 11. The first closed configuration reduces the vertical space occupied by the convertible structure 100 as a whole in the vehicle, simplifies and efficiently opens and closes the convertible top panel assembly 1, and, because the first hard top panel 11 and the second hard top panel 12 maintain a constant relative spatial position, it also reduces mechanical stress on the convertible top panel assembly 1 during movement, thereby extending the service life of the convertible structure 100.

[0096] like Figure 2 As shown, this is the intermediate form of the convertible structure 100 in the first closed form during the opening process of the convertible roof panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body. It can be seen that this form is not conducive to reducing wind resistance due to its high height and large windward area. Therefore, the convertible structure 100 can only be opened when the vehicle speed is low.

[0097] The second closed configuration is suitable for situations where the vehicle's storage compartment lacks sufficient space. This configuration allows the second hardtop panel 12 to fold, specifically by causing the first and second hardtop panels 11, 12 to rotate relative to each other, ultimately folding the second hardtop panel 12 horizontally above the first hardtop panel 11. This second closed configuration significantly reduces the overall space occupied by the convertible structure 100 in the vehicle's fore-aft direction. Furthermore, since both the second hardtop panel 12 and the first hardtop panel 11 are positioned completely horizontally within the storage compartment, the vertical space occupied by the convertible structure 100 is further reduced compared to existing technologies. Furthermore, the second hardtop panel 12 remains facing downward during the closing process, preventing damage to the interior trim and extending the service life of the second hardtop panel 12 while maintaining the vehicle's aesthetic appeal.

[0098] like Figure 4 As shown, this is the intermediate form of the convertible structure 100 in the second closed form during the opening process of the convertible roof panel assembly 1 relative to the vehicle body. It can be seen that this form is beneficial to reducing wind resistance due to its lower height and smaller windward area, so the convertible structure 100 can be opened when the vehicle speed is high.

[0099] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0100] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A convertible structure, characterized in that: include: A convertible top assembly (1), comprising a first hard top panel (11) and a second hard top panel (12), wherein the first hard top panel (11) is adapted to be rotatably connected to a vehicle body so that the convertible top assembly (1) can be opened or closed relative to the vehicle body; The first hard top panel (11) and the second hard top panel (12) are rotatably connected, and the second hard top panel (12) is opened or closed relative to the first hard top panel (11).

2. The convertible structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a driving assembly (2), wherein the driving assembly (2) is connected to the first hard top plate (11) and the second hard top plate (12) respectively, and is used for driving the first hard top plate (11) and the second hard top plate (12) to rotate relative to each other.

3. The convertible structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving assembly (2) comprises an output rod (21), a first driving rod (22) and a second driving rod (23); the output rod (21) is connected to the first hard top plate (11) via the first driving rod (22) and is connected to the second hard top plate (12) via the second driving rod (23), so that the first hard top plate (11) is driven to move by the first driving rod (22) and the second hard top plate (12) is driven to move by the second driving rod (23) at the same time.

4. The convertible structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The other end of the first driving rod (22) and the first hard top plate (11) rotate around a first axis (31), the other end of the second driving rod (23) and the second hard top plate (12) rotate around a second axis (32), one end of the output rod (21), one end of the first driving rod (22) and one end of the second driving rod (23) are rotatably connected around a third axis (33), and the first hard top plate (11) and the second hard top plate (12) rotate around a fourth axis (34); Wherein, the first axis (31), the second axis (32), the third axis (33) and the fourth axis (34) are parallel and spaced apart.

5. The convertible structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first axis (31) and the second axis (32) are respectively located on both sides of a line connecting the third axis (33) and the fourth axis (34).

6. The convertible structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The length of the first driving rod (22) is the same as the length of the second driving rod (23).

7. The convertible structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The drive assembly (2) includes a drive member (24), the drive member (24) is connected to the output rod (21), and the drive member (24) is used to drive the output rod (21) to extend and retract, and the output rod (21) is suitable for driving the first drive rod (22) and the second drive rod (23) to move when extending and retracting.

8. The convertible structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The housing (241) of the driving member (24) is rotatably connected to one of the first hard top plate (11) and the second hard top plate (12).

9. The convertible structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hard top plate (11) is provided with a first connecting rod (41), and the second hard top plate (12) is provided with a second connecting rod (42). One end of the first connecting rod (41) is adapted to be rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the other end of the first connecting rod (41) is rotatably connected to one end of the second connecting rod (42).

10. The convertible structure according to claim 9, characterized in that: The first connecting rod (41) includes a first connecting section (411) and a second connecting section (412) that are bent and connected to each other. The end of the first connecting section (411) away from the second connecting rod (42) is suitable for rotationally connecting to the vehicle body, and the end of the second connecting section (412) away from the first connecting section (411) is rotationally connected to the second connecting rod (42).

11. The convertible structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: The included angle between the extension direction of the first connecting section (411) and the extension direction of the second connecting section (412) is A, and satisfies: 90°≤A≤135°.

12. The convertible structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first hard top plate (11) has a first end surface (111), the second hard top plate (12) has a second end surface (121), and the first hard top plate (11) is suitable for rotating relative to the second hard top plate (12) to open until the first end surface (111) and the second end surface (121) are spliced ​​and connected.

13. The convertible structure according to claim 12, characterized in that: The first hard top plate (11) and the second hard top plate (12) are rotatably connected at the edge of the first end surface (111) and the edge of the second end surface (121).

14. A vehicle, characterized in that: The convertible structure comprises the convertible structure according to any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that The vehicle also includes a vehicle body having a cockpit and a storage compartment, wherein the storage compartment is located at the rear side of the cockpit, and the convertible top panel assembly (1) is shielded above the cockpit when opened relative to the vehicle body, and is stored in the storage compartment when closed relative to the vehicle body.

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