Foldable roof assembly, ceiling assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foldable roof assembly, a ceiling assembly and a vehicle. The foldable car roof assembly comprises a first connecting structure, a first driving part and an elastic part, the first connecting structure is suitable for being connected with a ceiling, the first driving part comprises a fixed seat and a moving part, the moving part is used for driving the first connecting structure to move to an extending position or a folding position, and the elastic part is in a compressed state when the first connecting structure moves to the folding position; when the first connecting structure moves to the stretching position, the elastic piece is in a stretching state. According to the foldable car roof assembly, the moving piece of the first driving piece can drive the first connecting structure to move to the stretching position and the folding position, in the moving process of the moving piece, the elastic piece is suitable for providing assisting force for the moving piece or the first connecting structure, and therefore the load of the first driving piece can be reduced, and the car roof assembly can be folded. And the service life and reliability of the first driving part are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a foldable roof component, a roof assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the convertible roof can be extended and folded by a driving member. In actual applications, it is found that the load of the driving member is very large, especially at the beginning or end of the roof movement, the load of the driving member reaches a peak. Excessive load has a negative impact on the service life and reliability of the driving member, resulting in a decrease in the service life and reliability of the driving member. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the above technical problems in the prior art to a certain extent. To this end, the utility model provides a foldable roof assembly, which can reduce the load of the first driving member and improve the service life and reliability of the first driving member.

[0004] The utility model also provides a roof assembly with the foldable roof assembly.

[0005] The utility model also provides a vehicle with the roof assembly.

[0006] According to the foldable roof assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, it includes: a first connecting structure, the first connecting structure is suitable for connecting to the roof; a first driving member, the first driving member includes a fixed seat and a moving member, the moving member is movable relative to the fixed seat, the moving member is connected to the first connecting structure, the moving member is used to drive the first connecting structure to move to an extended position or a folded position, the first connecting structure located at the extended position is suitable for the roof to close the top of the passenger compartment, and the first connecting structure located at the folded position is suitable for the roof to open the top of the passenger compartment; an elastic member, one end of the elastic member is suitable for connecting to the vehicle body or the fixed seat, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the first connecting structure or the moving member, the first connecting structure moves to the folded position, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the first connecting structure moves to the extended position, and the elastic member is in a stretched state.

[0007] According to the foldable roof assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part of the first driving member can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the roof. During the movement of the moving part, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part or the first connecting structure, which is beneficial to reducing the load of the first driving member and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the foldable roof assembly further includes: a support assembly, and the first connecting structure is suitable for being connected to the roof through the support assembly.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the fixing seat is provided with an accommodating cavity, and the moving part can be moved until at least part of the moving part is located in the accommodating cavity, or at least part of the moving part extends outward from the accommodating cavity.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member is at least sleeved on the outer side of the moving member.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the fixing seat is fixed with a first mounting seat, the end of the moving part used to connect with the first connecting structure is fixed with a second mounting seat, and the two ends of the elastic part are respectively fixedly connected to the first mounting seat and the second mounting seat.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member is a spring.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the foldable roof assembly further includes: a mounting frame, the mounting frame is suitable for being connected to the vehicle body, the mounting frame has a connecting piece, and the fixing seat is movably connected to the connecting piece.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a ball head is provided on one of the connecting member and the fixing seat, and a ball socket is provided on the other of the connecting member and the fixing seat, and the ball head is assembled in the ball socket.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting structure includes: a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod, a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, a sixth connecting rod, a seventh connecting rod, an eighth connecting rod and a ninth connecting rod; one end of the first connecting rod is suitable for being hinged to a mounting frame, the middle section of the first connecting rod is hinged to one end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the moving part, one end of the third connecting rod has a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole spaced apart, the first hinge hole is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame, the second hinge hole is hinged to the other end of the second connecting rod, the other end of the third connecting rod is hinged to one end of the sixth connecting rod Hinge; one end of the fourth link is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame, the middle section of the sixth link has a third hinge hole and a fourth hinge hole spaced apart, the middle section of the fourth link is hinged to the third hinge hole of the sixth link, the other end of the fourth link is hinged to one end of the fifth link, the other end of the fifth link is hinged to the middle section of the seventh link, the other end of the sixth link is hinged to one end of the ninth link, the fourth hinge hole of the sixth link is hinged to one end of the seventh link, the other end of the seventh link is hinged to one end of the eighth link, and the other end of the eighth link is hinged to the middle section of the ninth link.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the foldable roof assembly also includes: a second connecting structure, the second connecting structure is suitable for connecting to the ceiling; a second driving member, the second driving member is connected to the second connecting structure, and the second driving member is used to drive the second connecting structure to move to an unfolded position or a stowed position.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the first connecting structure located in the extended position is arranged in front of the second connecting structure located in the unfolded position, and / or at least a portion of the first connecting structure located in the folded position is arranged above the second connecting structure located in the stored position.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the second driving member is further used to drive the second connecting structure to move from the deployed position to a avoidance position in a direction away from the stored position.

[0019] According to another aspect of the present invention, a roof assembly includes: the above-mentioned foldable roof assembly and a roof; the roof is connected to the first connecting structure.

[0020] According to the ceiling assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part of the first driving member can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the ceiling. During the movement of the moving part, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part or the first connecting structure, which is beneficial to reducing the load of the first driving member and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member.

[0021] A vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the above-mentioned roof assembly, or includes the above-mentioned foldable roof component.

[0022] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part of the first driving member can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the roof. During the movement of the moving part, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part or the first connecting structure, which is beneficial to reducing the load of the first driving member and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member.

[0023] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of a first driving member according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a spring in a stretched state according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a spring in a compressed state according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 2 ;

[0029] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 ;

[0030] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 4 ;

[0031] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 5 ;

[0032] Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of a ceiling assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model Figure 6 ;

[0033] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Reference numerals:

[0035] Front cover 11; first cross beam 12; second cross beam 13; third cross beam 14; rear windshield 15; rear cover 16;

[0036] A first connecting rod 211; a second connecting rod 212; a third connecting rod 213; a fourth connecting rod 214; a fifth connecting rod 215; a sixth connecting rod 216; a seventh connecting rod 217; an eighth connecting rod 218; and a ninth connecting rod 219;

[0037] an eleventh connecting rod 221; a twelfth connecting rod 222; a thirteenth connecting rod 223; a fourteenth connecting rod 224; a fifteenth connecting rod 225;

[0038] first driving member 3; fixed seat 31; first mounting seat 311; pivot rod 312; power unit 313; ball seat 314; moving member 32; second mounting seat 321; sliding rod 322; mounting hole 323;

[0039] Elastic member 4; spring 4a; first spiral end 41; second spiral end 42;

[0040] Mounting frame 5; connecting piece 51; ball head 511;

[0041] A second driving member 6;

[0042] Roof assembly 10. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and 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 to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0044] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0045] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0046] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or can communicate with each other; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0047] The foldable roof assembly, the roof assembly 10 and the vehicle according to the embodiments of the present utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Reference Figure 1-Figure 9 As shown, the foldable roof assembly includes: a first connecting structure, a first driving member 3 and an elastic member 4, the first connecting structure is suitable for connecting with the roof, the first connecting structure can drive the roof to extend and fold, the first driving member 3 includes a fixed seat 31 and a moving member 32, the moving member 32 can move relative to the fixed seat 31, the moving member 32 is connected to the first connecting structure, the moving member 32 is used to drive the first connecting structure to move to an extended position or a folded position, the first connecting structure in the extended position is suitable for making the roof close the top of the passenger compartment, and the first connecting structure in the folded position is suitable for making the roof open the top of the passenger compartment.

[0049] Among them, the first connection structure can be an integral connection member, and the first connection structure can also be a transmission structure formed by combining split connection members. The embodiment of the utility model is described by taking the first connection structure as a transmission structure formed by combining split connection members as an example.

[0050] The ceiling may include a foldable tarpaulin (not shown in the figure), the first connecting structure may be directly or indirectly connected to the ceiling, the first connecting structure may include a plurality of hinged links (e.g., a first link 211, a second link 212, a third link 213, a fourth link 214, a fifth link 215, a sixth link 216, a seventh link 217, an eighth link 218, and a ninth link 219), the moving member 32 may drive at least one link of the first connecting structure to pivot, so that the first connecting structure drives the ceiling to extend and fold, and the first connecting structure (e.g., a first connecting structure in an extended position) may be in a state of being folded and extended. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The first connecting structure (as shown in FIG. 1 ) is adapted to allow the roof to close the top of the passenger compartment so that the top of the passenger compartment is closed by the roof, and the first connecting structure (as shown in FIG. 1 ) in the folded position Fig. 9 The roof can be folded and stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle to form a convertible effect.

[0051] It should be noted that the number of connecting rods and the connection method of the first connecting structure are not limited to Figure 1 In the solution shown in , the structure of the first connecting structure can be adaptively adjusted according to the length of the ceiling and the specific folding method, and the first connecting component can drive the ceiling to extend and fold.

[0052] One end of the elastic member 4 is suitable for connecting to the vehicle body or the fixed seat 31, and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the first connecting structure or the moving member 32. When the first connecting structure moves to the folded position, the elastic member 4 is in a compressed state. When the first connecting structure moves to the extended position, the elastic member 4 is in a stretched state. When the moving member 32 of the first driving member 3 drives the first connecting structure to move, the elastic member 4 can provide assistance to the first driving member 3 or the first connecting structure to reduce the load of the first driving member 3.

[0053] Specifically, one end of the elastic member 4 can be connected to the vehicle body or the fixed seat 31, and the other end of the elastic member 4 can be connected to the moving member 32. The elastic member 4 can provide assistance to the moving member 32. For example, the elastic member 4 is a spring 4a that provides assistance to the telescopic movement of the moving member 32. In addition, the elastic member 4 can also be installed on the first connecting structure to provide assistance to the first connecting structure. For example, the elastic member 4 is a torsion spring installed at the hinge shaft of the first connecting structure. One end of the torsion spring is connected to the vehicle body, and the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the first connecting structure. When the first connecting structure moves, the torsion spring can provide assistance to the first connecting structure. Therefore, the assistance provided by the elastic member 4 in the compressed state and the stretched state can act on the moving member 32 or the first connecting structure to reduce the driving force of the first driving member 3 to drive the first connecting structure.

[0054] The embodiment of the utility model is described in detail by taking an example where one end of the elastic member 4 is connected to the fixing seat 31 and the other end of the elastic member 4 is connected to the moving member 32 .

[0055] The first connecting structure moves between the extended position and the folded position as follows Figure 5-Figure 9 As shown, in which Figure 5 The first connecting structure is in an extended position. Fig. 9 The first connecting structure is in the folded position, and the first connecting structure also has a balanced position between the extended position and the folded position. Figure 7 The first connecting structure is in a balanced position. At this time, the gravity of the roof and the first connecting structure is equal to the supporting force of the vehicle body and is opposite to the supporting force of the vehicle body. There is no interaction force between the first connecting structure and the first driving member 3. During the movement of the first connecting structure between the extended position and the balanced position, that is, Figures 5 to 7 During the movement between the equilibrium position and the folded position, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a pulling force F1 by the first connecting structure, and the elastic member 4 is in a stretched state. The elastic member 4 is suitable for providing an assist force in the opposite direction of the pulling force F1 to the first driving member 3, so as to reduce the driving force of the first driving member 3 driving the first connecting structure and reduce the load of the first driving member 3. During the movement between the equilibrium position and the folded position, that is, Figures 7 to 9 During the movement between the two, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a force of pressure F2 from the first connecting structure, and the elastic member 4 is in a compressed state. The elastic member is suitable for providing an assist to the first driving member 3 in the opposite direction of the pressure F2, so as to reduce the driving force of the first driving member 3 to drive the first connecting structure and reduce the load of the first driving member 3.

[0056] Specifically, during the movement of the first connecting structure from the extended position to the folded position, the first connecting structure changes in the following order: Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 As shown, during the movement of the first connecting structure between the extended position and the balanced position, the first driving member 3 is subjected to the pulling force F1 of the first connecting structure, the elastic member is in a stretched state, and the elastic member is suitable for providing the first driving member 3 with an assisting force in the opposite direction of the pulling force F1. During the movement of the first connecting structure between the balanced position and the folded position, the first driving member 3 is subjected to the pressure F2 of the first connecting structure, the elastic member is in a compressed state, and the elastic member is suitable for providing the first driving member 3 with an assisting force in the opposite direction of the pressure F2, so as to reduce the driving force of the first driving member 3 to drive the first connecting structure and reduce the load of the first driving member 3.

[0057] It should be noted that the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting structure to move from the extended position to the folded position by shortening at a uniform speed. Figures 5 to 7In the motion process shown, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a pulling force F1 by the first connecting structure when it is shortened. The pulling force F1 makes the first driving member 3 have a tendency to shorten at a reduced speed. At this time, the elastic member 4 is in a stretched state. The elastic member 4 is suitable for providing the first driving member 3 with a force in the opposite direction of the pulling force F1 to reduce the load of the first driving member 3 when it is shortened at a uniform speed. Figures 7 to 9 During the movement shown, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a force of pressure F2 from the first connecting structure when it is shortened. The pressure F2 causes the first driving member 3 to have a tendency to shorten faster. At this time, the elastic member 4 is in a compressed state. The elastic member 4 is suitable for providing an assist in the opposite direction of the pressure F2 to the first driving member 3, so as to reduce the load of the first driving member 3 shortening at a uniform speed. At the same time, the assist provided by the elastic member 4 can prevent the first connecting structure from driving the roof to accelerate to fall and fold under the action of gravity, so as to reduce the movement speed of the first connecting structure when it moves to the folded position, and reduce the noise and vibration generated by the collision between the first connecting structure and the roof and the vehicle body, thereby helping to improve the user experience and reliability of the foldable roof assembly.

[0058] Similarly, the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting structure to move from the folded position to the extended position by extending at a uniform speed. The change process of the first connecting structure is the reverse process of the movement process of the first connecting structure from the extended position to the folded position, that is, Fig. 9 , Figure 8 , Figure 7 , Figure 6 , Figure 5 The process changes shown in Figure 9 to Figure 7 In the motion process shown, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a force of pressure F2 by the first connecting structure when it is extended. The pressure F2 makes the first driving member 3 have a tendency to slow down and extend. The elastic member 4 is suitable for providing the first driving member 3 with a force in the opposite direction of the pressure F2 to reduce the load of the first driving member 3 when it is extended at a uniform speed. Figure 7 to Figure 5 During the movement shown, the first driving member 3 is subjected to a pulling force F1 by the first connecting structure when extending. The pulling force F1 causes the first driving member 3 to have a tendency to extend at an accelerated rate. The elastic member 4 is suitable for providing an assisting force in the opposite direction of the pulling force F1 to the first driving member 3, so as to reduce the load of the first driving member 3 extending at a uniform rate. At the same time, the assisting force provided by the elastic member 4 can prevent the first connecting structure from accelerating the extension under the action of the load force of the roof, so as to reduce the movement speed of the first connecting structure when it moves to the extended position, and reduce the noise and vibration generated by the collision between the first connecting structure and the roof and the vehicle body, thereby helping to improve the user experience and reliability of the foldable roof assembly.

[0059] According to the foldable roof assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part 32 of the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the roof. During the movement of the moving part 32, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part 32 or the first connecting structure, which is beneficial to reducing the load of the first driving member 3 and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member 3.

[0060] In some embodiments of the utility model, the foldable roof assembly also includes: a support assembly, a first connecting structure suitable for being connected to the ceiling through the support assembly, and the support assembly can increase the contact area between the foldable roof assembly and the ceiling to enhance the supporting effect of the foldable roof assembly on the ceiling, so that the ceiling has better flatness when extending and folding.

[0061] Specifically, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the support assembly includes a plurality of support members, which are a front cover plate 11, a first cross beam 12, a second cross beam 13 and a third cross beam 14. When the first connecting structure moves to the extended position, the plurality of support members are sequentially arranged at intervals in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, that is, the front cover plate 11, the first cross beam 12, the second cross beam 13 and the third cross beam 14 are sequentially arranged at intervals in the front and rear directions of the vehicle to support the roof at multiple positions. At the same time, the plurality of support members can be arranged along the width direction of the vehicle (that is, Figure 1 The support members extend perpendicular to the paper direction) so that each support member can provide better support for the roof in the width direction of the vehicle to prevent the roof from collapsing.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 As shown, the fixed seat 31 is provided with a accommodating cavity, and the moving member 32 can move until at least part of the moving member 32 is located in the accommodating cavity, or at least part of the moving member 32 extends outward from the accommodating cavity. That is to say, the moving member 32 is telescopically arranged in the accommodating cavity of the fixed seat 31, and the fixed seat 31 can control the length of the moving member 32 extending outward from the accommodating cavity to achieve the extension and retraction of the total length of the first driving member 3, so that the moving member 32 drives the first connecting structure to move to the extended position and the folded position.

[0063] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 As shown, the elastic member 4 is at least sleeved on the outer side of the moving member 32. The elastic member 4 can be sleeved on the outer side of the moving member 32, and the elastic member 4 can also be sleeved on the outer sides of the moving member 32 and the fixed seat 31, so as to facilitate the assembly of the elastic member 4 and the first driving member 3, and enable the elastic member 4 to provide assistance to the moving member 32. At the same time, the moving member 32 is located on the inner side of the elastic member 4, and the moving member 32 can avoid the elastic member 4 from tilting too much relative to the moving member 32 during elastic deformation, so as to improve the stability of the elastic member 4.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 2 As shown, the fixed seat 31 is fixed with a first mounting seat 311, and the moving member 32 is fixed with a second mounting seat 321 at one end for connecting with the first connecting structure. The two ends of the elastic member 4 are respectively fixedly connected with the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 to prevent the elastic member 4 from escaping from the first driving member 3. When the length of the moving member 32 extending outward from the accommodating cavity increases, the distance between the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 increases, and the length of the elastic member 4 is extended. When the length of the moving member 32 extending outward from the accommodating cavity decreases, the distance between the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 decreases, and the length of the elastic member 4 is shortened. That is to say, the elastic member 4 can be extended and retracted synchronously with the extension and retraction of the first driving member 3, so that the elastic force generated by the elastic deformation of the elastic member 4 provides assistance to the extension and retraction of the moving member 32.

[0065] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the elastic member 4 is a spring 4a. During the movement of the first connecting structure between the extended position and the folded position, the spring 4a can provide assistance to the first driving member 3 by telescoping to reduce the load of the first driving member 3. Optionally, the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 are both configured as spring seats. The first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 can fix both ends of the spring 4a. The first mounting seat 311 can be provided with a first spiral groove, and the second mounting seat 321 can be provided with a second spiral groove. One end of the spring 4a is a first spiral end 41, which can be screwed into the first spiral groove and fastened with the first spiral groove. The other end of the spring 4a is a second spiral end 42, which can be screwed into the second spiral groove and fastened with the second spiral groove, thereby facilitating the fixing effect of the spring 4a between the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321. The axial direction of the spring 4a is the same as the telescopic movement direction of the moving member 32. In addition, the spring 4a may also be fixedly connected to the first mounting seat 311 and the second mounting seat 321 by welding, bolting, or the like.

[0066] In other embodiments of the present invention, the elastic member 4 is constructed as a pneumatic telescopic rod, the two ends of which can be connected to the fixed seat 31 and the moving member 32 respectively. The pneumatic telescopic rod can provide assistance to the extension and retraction of the moving member 32 through the change of air pressure in its internal cavity.

[0067] In some embodiments of the utility model, the first driving member 3 is constructed as an electric telescopic rod, which occupies a small space and is convenient for its arrangement in the vehicle. The vehicle controller can be electrically connected to the electric telescopic rod, and the controller can accurately control the telescopic length of the electric telescopic rod through electrical signals, so that the electric telescopic rod drives the first connecting structure to extend and fold the roof.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 As shown, the electric telescopic rod includes a fixed seat 31 and a moving part 32, the fixed seat 31 includes a pivot rod 312, the moving part 32 includes a sliding rod 322, the sliding rod 322 is movably inserted into the pivot rod 312, the pivot rod 312 is provided with a power unit 313, the power unit 313 includes a motor and a reducer, the power output by the motor is decelerated and torque-increased by the reducer to drive the sliding rod 322 to move in its axial direction to achieve the extension and retraction of the electric telescopic rod, in the axial direction of the sliding rod 322, the pivot rod 312 is provided with a ball seat 314 suitable for being hinged to the vehicle body, and the sliding rod 322 is provided with a mounting hole 323 suitable for being hinged to the first connecting structure.

[0069] In some embodiments of the present invention, the number of the first connecting structure, the first driving member 3 and the elastic member 4 is multiple, the multiple first connecting structures, the multiple first driving members 3 and the multiple elastic members 4 correspond to each other one by one and work synchronously, and the multiple first connecting structures, the multiple first driving members 3 and the multiple elastic members 4 can be spaced and symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the vehicle to improve the stability of the roof.

[0070] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Fig.10 As shown, the foldable roof assembly also includes a mounting frame 5, which is suitable for connecting to the vehicle body. The mounting frame 5 can be arranged at the lower edge of the C-pillar of the vehicle body and can be detachably connected to the vehicle body through fasteners. The mounting frame 5 has a connecting member 51, and the fixing seat 31 is movably connected to the connecting member 51. That is, the fixing seat 31 can be movably connected to the vehicle body through the connecting member 51 to reduce the requirement for the coplanarity of the first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure at the assembly point, which is beneficial to reduce the requirement for the manufacturing and processing accuracy of the foldable roof assembly and reduce the manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0071] It is understandable that when there is a manufacturing and assembly error between the first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure, it will cause the difference in the width direction of the vehicle (i.e. Figure 1 The first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure form an angle at the assembly point (perpendicular to the direction of the paper). At this time, the first driving member 3 is prone to get stuck when driving the first connecting structure to move. In order to avoid the problem of the first driving member 3 getting stuck, the fixed seat 31 and the connecting member 51 are set to be movable. The first driving member 3 can move relative to the connecting member 51 when extending and retracting, so as to ensure that the first driving member 3 can still operate stably and reliably when there is a manufacturing and assembly error between the first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure.

[0072] In some embodiments of the utility model, a ball head 511 is provided on one of the connecting member 51 and the fixing seat 31, and a ball seat 314 is provided on the other of the connecting member 51 and the fixing seat 31. The ball head 511 is assembled in the ball seat 314 to realize the movable connection between the fixing seat 31 and the connecting member 51.

[0073] In one embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Fig.10 As shown, a ball head 511 is provided on the connecting member 51, and a ball seat 314 is provided on the fixing seat 31. The ball head 511 is assembled in the ball seat 314 to realize the movable connection between the fixing seat 31 and the connecting member 51, which is beneficial to reduce the coplanarity requirement when assembling the first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure.

[0074] In another embodiment (not shown in the figure), a ball seat 314 is provided on the connecting member 51, and a ball head 511 is provided on the fixing seat 31. The ball head 511 is assembled in the ball seat 314 to realize a movable connection between the fixing seat 31 and the connecting member 51, which is beneficial to reduce the coplanarity requirement when assembling the first driving member 3 and the first connecting structure.

[0075] In some other embodiments of the utility model (not shown in the figures), the connecting member 51 has a mounting hole, the fixing seat 31 is penetrated through the mounting hole, and the outer peripheral wall of the fixing seat 31 has one of a spherical groove and a spherical boss, the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole has the other of a spherical groove and a spherical boss, and the spherical boss is assembled in the spherical groove, that is, when the outer peripheral wall of the fixing seat 31 has a spherical boss, the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole has a spherical groove, and when the outer peripheral wall of the fixing seat 31 has a spherical groove, the inner peripheral wall of the mounting hole has a spherical boss, and the spherical boss and the spherical groove can rotate relative to each other, so that the fixing seat 31 has a certain rotatable angle relative to the axis of the mounting hole, so as to reduce the influence of the error of the first drive member 3 and the first connecting structure in the vehicle width direction on the first drive member 3, so as to facilitate the assembly and stable and reliable operation of the first drive member 3.

[0076] In some embodiments of the present invention, there are multiple elastic members 4, and the multiple elastic members 4 can increase the magnitude of the assisting force provided to the first driving member 3 or the first connecting structure, thereby helping to improve the assisting effect. At the same time, the multiple elastic members 4 can also ensure the reliability of the assisting force, and avoid complete failure of the assisting force when some of the elastic members 4 are damaged, thereby helping to improve the reliability and stability of the operation of the foldable roof assembly.

[0077] In some embodiments of the present invention, the multiple elastic members 4 are all ring-shaped, and the multiple elastic members 4 are sequentially sleeved and assembled, which helps to reduce the space occupied by the multiple elastic members 4 and improve the space utilization of the multiple elastic members 4.

[0078] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 5-Figure 10 As shown, the first connecting structure and the first driving member 3 are both pivotally connected to the mounting frame 5, the mounting frame 5 can serve as the main bearing, the roof can include a foldable tarpaulin, and the multiple supporting members of the supporting assembly can extend along the width direction of the vehicle. The multiple supporting members of the supporting assembly include a front cover plate 11, a first cross beam 12, a second cross beam 13 and a third cross beam 14. The first driving member 3 includes a fixed seat 31 and a moving member 32. The moving member 32 is telescopically arranged on the fixed seat 31, and the fixed seat 31 is movably connected to the mounting frame 5 through a connecting member 51. The elastic member 4 is a spring 4a, and the spring 4a is connected between the fixed seat 31 and the moving member 32.

[0079] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5-Figure 10 As shown, the first connecting structure includes: a first link 211, a second link 212, a third link 213, a fourth link 214, a fifth link 215, a sixth link 216, a seventh link 217, an eighth link 218 and a ninth link 219, the front cover 11 can be fixedly connected to the ninth link 219, the first cross beam 12 can be hinged to the fifth link 215, the second cross beam 13 can be fixedly connected to the fourth link 214, and the third cross beam 14 can be hinged to the fourth link 214.

[0080] Among them, one end of the first connecting rod 211 is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame 5, the middle section of the first connecting rod 211 is hinged to one end of the second connecting rod 212, the other end of the first connecting rod 211 is hinged to the moving member 32, one end of the third connecting rod 213 has a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole spaced apart, the first hinge hole is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame 5, the second hinge hole is hinged to the other end of the second connecting rod 212, the other end of the third connecting rod 213 is hinged to one end of the sixth connecting rod 216, one end of the fourth connecting rod 214 is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame 5, the middle section of the sixth connecting rod has a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole spaced apart, Three hinge holes and a fourth hinge hole, the middle section of the fourth link 214 is hinged to the third hinge hole of the sixth link 216, the other end of the fourth link 214 is hinged to one end of the fifth link 215, the other end of the fifth link 215 is hinged to the middle section of the seventh link 217, the other end of the sixth link 216 is hinged to one end of the ninth link 219, the fourth hinge hole of the sixth link 216 is hinged to one end of the seventh link 217, the other end of the seventh link 217 is hinged to one end of the eighth link 218, and the other end of the eighth link 218 is hinged to the middle section of the ninth link 219.

[0081] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 and Fig.10As shown, the first connecting rod 211 can be an "S"-shaped connecting rod, the second connecting rod 211 can be a "C"-shaped connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod 211 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point A, the middle section of the first connecting rod 211 is hinged to one end of the second connecting rod 212 at point B, and the other end of the first connecting rod 211 is hinged to the mounting hole 323 on the moving part 32.

[0082] Reference Figure 6 and Fig.10 As shown, the third link 213 can be an "L"-shaped link, and the sixth link 216 can be an "L"-shaped link. One end of the third link 213 has a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole spaced apart. The first hinge hole is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point C, the second hinge hole and the other end of the second link 212 are hinged at D, and the other end of the third link 213 is hinged to one end of the sixth link 216 at point E.

[0083] Reference Figure 7 and Fig.10 As shown, the fourth link 214 can be an "L"-shaped link, the fifth link 215 can be an "L"-shaped link, the middle section of the sixth link 216 has a third hinge hole and a fourth hinge hole spaced apart, one end of the fourth link 214 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point G, the middle section of the fourth link 214 is hinged to the third hinge hole of the sixth link 216 at point H, and the other end of the fourth link 214 is hinged to one end of the fifth link 215 at point J.

[0084] Reference Figure 7 As shown, the seventh link 217 can be an "L"-shaped link, the eighth link 218 can be an "I"-shaped link, the ninth link 219 can be an "L"-shaped link, the other end of the fifth link 215 is hinged to the middle section of the seventh link 217 at point K, the other end of the sixth link 216 is hinged to one end of the ninth link 219 at point L, the fourth hinge hole of the sixth link 216 is hinged to one end of the seventh link 217 at point M, the other end of the seventh link 217 is hinged to one end of the eighth link 218 at point N, and the other end of the eighth link 218 is hinged to the middle section of the ninth link 219 at point P.

[0085] Among them, the first connecting rod 211, the second connecting rod 212, the third connecting rod 213 and the mounting frame 5 can form a first set of four-bar linkages of the first connection structure, the third connecting rod 213, the fourth connecting rod 214, the sixth connecting rod 216 and the mounting frame 5 can form a second set of four-bar linkages of the first connection structure, the fourth connecting rod 214, the fifth connecting rod 215, the sixth connecting rod 216 and the seventh connecting rod 217 can form a third set of four-bar linkages of the first connection structure, and the sixth connecting rod 216, the seventh connecting rod 217, the eighth connecting rod 218 and the ninth connecting rod 219 can form a fourth set of four-bar linkages of the first connection structure. When the first driving member 3 is in motion, the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting rod 211 to pivot along the hinge point between it and the mounting frame 5, thereby realizing the movement of the first set of four-bar linkages, the second set of four-bar linkages, the third set of four-bar linkages and the fourth set of four-bar linkages, and realizing the extension and folding of the roof.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 5-Figure 10 As shown, the foldable roof assembly also includes: a second connecting structure and a second driving member 6, the second connecting structure is suitable for connecting to the roof, the second driving member 6 is connected to the second connecting structure, the second driving member 6 is used to drive the second connecting structure to move to the unfolded position or the stowed position, the unfolded position may correspond to the extended position, and the stowed position may correspond to the folded position, when the first driving member moves to the extended position and the second driving member moves to the unfolded position, the area of ​​the roof that is stretched can reach a maximum value, when the first driving member moves to the folded position and the second driving member moves to the stowed position, the roof can be folded and stored in the luggage compartment space of the vehicle, the second connecting structure can better support the roof, and the second driving member 6 can drive the roof to reach a preset position when extending and folding through the second connecting structure to avoid the roof from being stretched or folded in place.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, at least a portion of the first connecting structure in the extended position is disposed in front of the second connecting structure in the unfolded position, and / or at least a portion of the first connecting structure in the folded position is disposed above the second connecting structure in the stored position.

[0088] Among them, the second connection structure can be an integral connection member, and the second connection structure can also be a transmission structure formed by combining split connection members. The embodiment of the utility model is described by taking the second connection structure as a transmission structure formed by combining split connection members as an example.

[0089] The second connecting structure can be directly connected to the ceiling, and the second connecting structure can also be indirectly connected to the ceiling through the rear windshield 15 and the rear cover 16 of the vehicle to enhance the supporting effect of the foldable roof assembly on the ceiling, so that the roof has better flatness when extending and folding. The second driving member 6 can be an electric telescopic rod, and the structure of the second driving member 6 can be the same as that of the first driving member 3. The second connecting structure includes an eleventh connecting rod 221, a twelfth connecting rod 222, a thirteenth connecting rod 223, a fourteenth connecting rod 224, and a fifteenth connecting rod 225. The rear windshield 15 and the rear cover 16 are both connected to the fifteenth connecting rod 225.

[0090] Specifically, when the first driving member 3 drives the first connecting structure to move to the extended position, the second driving member 6 can drive the second connecting structure to move to the unfolded position (eg, Figure 1 As shown in the figure, at this time, at least part of the first connecting structure in the extended position is located in front of the second connecting structure in the deployed position, the roof is propped up by the first connecting structure in the extended position, and the roof is also propped up by the second connecting structure in the deployed position, so that the roof space is covered as a whole by the roof, so that the top of the passenger compartment of the vehicle is completely closed, and when the first driving member 3 drives the first connecting structure to move to the folded position, the second driving member 6 can synchronously drive the second connecting structure to move to the storage position (as shown in the figure). Fig. 9 As shown), at this time, at least a portion of the first connecting structure in the folded position is located above the second connecting structure in the stowed position, the roof is retracted by the first connecting structure in the folded position, and the roof is also retracted by the second connecting structure in the stowed position, so that the entire roof is stored in the luggage compartment space of the vehicle, so that the top of the vehicle's passenger compartment is open to form a convertible effect.

[0091] In some embodiments of the present invention, referring to Figure 5 As shown, the second driving member 6 is also used to drive the second connecting structure to move from the deployed position to the avoidance position in the direction away from the storage position. In the avoidance position, the roof is tilted toward the upper rear of the vehicle to avoid the movement of the vehicle's trunk lid.

[0092] In some embodiments of the utility model, the first connecting structure and the second connecting structure are suitable for connecting to different positions of the roof. For example, the first connecting structure is suitable for connecting to the front section of the roof, and the second connecting structure is suitable for connecting to the rear section of the roof. In the front and rear directions of the vehicle, the front section of the roof may be the area of ​​the roof before the rear windshield 15 of the vehicle, and the rear section of the roof may be the area where the roof is aligned with the rear windshield 15 of the vehicle and the area behind the alignment area.

[0093] Reference Figure 6 As shown, the eleventh connecting rod 221 can be an "L"-shaped connecting rod, referring to Figure 8 As shown, the twelfth connecting rod 222 can be a "V" type connecting rod, referring to Figure 6 As shown, the thirteenth connecting rod 223 can be an "I" type connecting rod, referring to Figure 6-Figure 8 As shown, one end of the second driving member 6 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point Q, the other end of the second driving member 6 is hinged to one end of the eleventh connecting rod 221 at point R, the middle section of the eleventh connecting rod 221 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point S, the other end of the eleventh connecting rod 221 is hinged to one end of the thirteenth connecting rod 223 at point T, and one end of the twelfth connecting rod 222 is hinged to the mounting frame 5 at point U.

[0094] Reference Figure 8 As shown, the fourteenth connecting rod 224 can be an "I" type connecting rod, and the middle section of the twelfth connecting rod 222 is hinged to one end of the fourteenth connecting rod 224 at point V. Figure 6 As shown, the fifteenth connecting rod 225 can be an "L"-shaped connecting rod, the other end of the twelfth connecting rod 222 is hinged to one end of the fifteenth connecting rod 225 at point W, and the other end of the thirteenth connecting rod 223 is hinged to the middle section of the fifteenth connecting rod 225 at point X. Figure 7 As shown, the other end of the fourteenth connecting rod 224 is hinged to the middle section of the fourth connecting rod 214 at point Y.

[0095] Among them, the eleventh connecting rod 221, the thirteenth connecting rod 223, the fifteenth connecting rod 225 and the mounting frame 5 can form a set of four-link structures of the second connecting structure. When the second driving member 6 is in motion, the second driving member 6 can drive the eleventh connecting rod 221 to pivot along the hinge point between it and the mounting frame 5, thereby realizing the movement of the set of four-link structures of the second connecting structure, that is, the eleventh connecting rod 221 is the active rocker of the set of four-link structures of the second connecting structure, and when the eleventh connecting rod 221 rotates, the overall movement of the second connecting structure can be realized, so that the second connecting structure drives the rear section of the roof to tilt up through the rear windshield 15 and the rear cover 16 to avoid the movement of the trunk lid of the vehicle.

[0096] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, during the folding process of the roof, the length of the second driving member 6 is first extended, so that the second driving member 6 drives the second connecting structure to move, so that the rear cover 16 and the rear windshield 15 move along with the second connecting structure. Figure 1 Tilt counterclockwise and reach Figure 5The avoidance position shown in the figure makes the rear cover 16 and the rear windshield 15 drive the rear section of the roof to avoid the movement of the trunk lid of the vehicle. At this time, the first driving member 3 is not moving, the first connecting structure is stationary, and the spring 4a on the first driving member 3 can be in a stretched state. The spring 4a provides the first driving member 3 with a maximum assist force opposite to the pulling force F1, so that the assist force of the spring 4a on the first driving member 3 offsets a part of the pulling force F1 generated by the roof and the first connecting structure on the first driving member 3 under the action of gravity, thereby reducing the driving force required for the first driving member 3 when it is started later.

[0097] Reference Figure 5-Figure 9 As shown, in reaching Figure 5 After the state shown, the rear section of the roof, the rear cover 16 and the rear windshield 15 have been tilted up and reached the preset position. At this time, the first driving member 3 starts to work, the length of the first driving member 3 is shortened, and the length of the spring 4a also shrinks along the stroke direction of the first driving member 3. The first driving member 3 drives the first set of four-bar linkages of the first connecting structure and the linked second set of four-bar linkages, the third set of four-bar linkages and the fourth set of four-bar linkages to drive the front section of the roof to fold, that is, the first connecting structure is Figure 5 The extended position shown is folded roughly toward the rear of the vehicle, wherein the first set of four-bar linkages and the second set of four-bar linkages rotate in a clockwise direction relative to the mounting frame 5, the third set of four-bar linkages moves roughly toward the rear and lower direction of the vehicle, and the fourth set of four-bar linkages rotates roughly in a clockwise direction relative to the mounting frame 5. At the same time, the front cover 11, the first cross beam 12, the second cross beam 13 and the third cross beam 14 of the supporting assembly connected thereto and the tarpaulin of the front section of the roof are folded, wherein the fourteenth connecting rod 224 can be pushed by the fourth connecting rod 214, thereby pushing the twelfth connecting rod 222 to rotate roughly in a clockwise direction relative to the mounting frame 5, and the second driving member 6 can shrink in length synchronously with the first driving member 3, so that a set of four-bar linkages of the second connecting structure drives the tarpaulin of the rear section of the roof to fold toward the rear of the vehicle through the rear cover 16 and the rear windshield 15.

[0098] Among them, the ceiling is Figure 1 and Figure 5 In the position shown, the front section of the ceiling is farthest from the mounting frame 5. When the first driving member 3 drives the front section of the ceiling to fold through the first connecting structure, the driving force that the first driving member 3 needs to provide when the length begins to shorten reaches a peak value. At this time, the spring 4a can be in the longest stretched stroke. The spring 4a can provide the first driving member 3 with a peak assist to shorten it, so as to balance part of the gravity of the ceiling and the first connecting structure and reduce the load force value of the first driving member 3.

[0099] On the ceiling by Figure 5 Exercise to Figure 7During the process of moving to the position shown in the figure, the first connecting structure and the front section of the ceiling are basically moved from the front of the mounting frame 5 to the top of the mounting frame 5, and the driving force required for the length contraction of the first driving member 3 is gradually reduced. At the same time, the spring 4a is also shortened from the longest stretched stroke to follow the length of the first driving member 3 and reaches a state close to the natural state. During this process, the assisting force of the spring 4a for the contraction of the first driving member 3 is also gradually reduced.

[0100] On the ceiling by Figure 7 Exercise to Fig. 9 During the process of moving the roof and the first connecting structure from the position above the mounting frame 5 to the folded position behind the mounting frame 5, during which the load of the first driving member 3 gradually increases under the action of the pressure F2 to reach another peak value, so as to slow down the falling speed of the roof and the first connecting structure under the action of gravity. During this process, the spring 4a is gradually compressed from a state close to the free state. When compressed, the spring 4a provides an assist to the first driving member 3 opposite to the pressure F2, so as to balance the pressure F2 formed by gravity when part of the roof and the connecting rod fall, thereby achieving an assist effect, thereby reducing the load force value of the first driving member 3. Fig. 9 Position, the spring 4a is in the shortest compressed position, at which time the spring 4a provides the first drive member 3 with a maximum assisting force opposite to the pressure F2.

[0101] It can be understood that the extension process of the roof is opposite to the above-mentioned folding process. During the gradual extension of the first driving member 3 and the spring 4a, the spring 4a can also reduce the load of the first driving member 3 by acting on the first driving member 3 with its assisting force.

[0102] It should be noted that the spring 4a is preferably a tension and compression spring, that is, when the spring 4a is extended relative to its natural state, the spring 4a is a tension spring, which can provide a force to prevent the spring 4a from extending; when the spring 4a is compressed relative to its natural state, the spring 4a is a compression spring, which can provide a force to prevent the spring 4a from being compressed. Taking the spring 4a installed on the first drive member 3 as an example, when the first connecting structure moves to the extended position, the spring 4a is in a stretched state; when the first connecting structure moves to the folded position, the spring 4a is in a compressed state; when the first connecting structure moves to the equilibrium position, the spring 4a is in a natural state, so that the assisting direction of the spring 4a on the first drive member 3 is always opposite to the force (tension F1 or pressure F2) applied to the first drive member 3 by the first connecting structure, so as to achieve the assisting effect of the spring 4a.

[0103] In addition, the spring 4a can also be designed as a tension spring or a compression spring. The positions where the load of the first drive member 3 is the largest are often when the first connecting structure is in the extended position and the folded position, respectively, corresponding to the maximum length and the minimum length of the first drive member 3. When the difference in the force required for the ceiling pivot load at the extended position and the folded position is relatively large, the use of a tension spring or a compression spring can unidirectionally reduce the load of the first drive member 3 when it moves from the maximum load position to another position, so as to reduce the output force value of the motor in the first drive member 3.

[0104] According to the foldable roof assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, at least one spring 4a can be added to the first drive member 3, and the gravity when the partial roof and the first connecting structure are pivoted can be effectively balanced by the assistance of the spring 4a, thereby reducing the motor output load of the first drive member 3. The life and noise of the motor and reducer of the first drive member 3 can be effectively improved, and the driving load limit of the entire foldable roof assembly can be increased, thereby ensuring the reliability of the operation of the foldable roof assembly in more extreme environments such as frost, snow, and ice.

[0105] It should be noted that the first driving member 3 can also be a retractable component such as a hydraulic cylinder, a pneumatic rod spring, etc. that can drive the first connecting structure to pivot, and the assist function can be achieved by installing a spring 4a on the first driving member 3. In addition, the first driving member 3 can also be a component that can output torque, such as a motor-driven gear, that can drive the first connecting structure to pivot, and the assist function can be achieved by installing a torsion spring on the first driving member 3.

[0106] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a roof assembly 10 includes: a foldable roof assembly and a roof, the foldable roof assembly is the foldable roof assembly of the above embodiment, and the roof is connected to a first connecting structure.

[0107] According to the ceiling assembly 10 of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part 32 of the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the ceiling. During the movement of the moving part 32, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part 32 or the first connecting structure, thereby reducing the load of the first driving member 3 and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member 3.

[0108] A vehicle according to another embodiment of the present invention includes the roof assembly 10 according to the above embodiment, or includes the foldable roof component according to the above embodiment.

[0109] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model, the moving part 32 of the first driving member 3 can drive the first connecting structure to move the first connecting structure to the extended position and the folded position, thereby realizing the extension and folding of the roof. During the movement of the moving part 32, the elastic part is suitable for providing assistance to the moving part 32 or the first connecting structure, thereby advantageously reducing the load of the first driving member 3 and improving the service life and reliability of the first driving member 3.

[0110] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0111] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable roof assembly, characterized in that: include: a first connecting structure, wherein the first connecting structure is suitable for connecting to a ceiling; a first driving member (3), the first driving member (3) comprising a fixed seat (31) and a moving member (32), the moving member (32) being movable relative to the fixed seat (31), the moving member (32) being connected to the first connecting structure, the moving member (32) being used to drive the first connecting structure to move to an extended position or a folded position, the first connecting structure being located at the extended position being suitable for causing the roof to close the top of the passenger compartment, and the first connecting structure being located at the folded position being suitable for causing the roof to open the top of the passenger compartment; An elastic member (4), one end of the elastic member (4) is suitable for being connected to the vehicle body or the fixing seat (31), and the other end of the elastic member is connected to the first connecting structure or the moving member (32); when the first connecting structure moves to the folded position, the elastic member (4) is in a compressed state; when the first connecting structure moves to the extended position, the elastic member (4) is in a stretched state.

2. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: Support assembly, the first connection structure is suitable for being connected to the ceiling through the support assembly.

3. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The fixing seat (31) is provided with an accommodating cavity, and the moving part (32) can move until at least part of the moving part (32) is located in the accommodating cavity, or at least part of the moving part (32) extends outward from the accommodating cavity.

4. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that The elastic member (4) is at least sleeved on the outer side of the moving member (32).

5. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixed seat (31) is fixedly provided with a first mounting seat (311), one end of the moving member (32) used for connecting with the first connecting structure is fixedly provided with a second mounting seat (321), and both ends of the elastic member (4) are respectively fixedly connected with the first mounting seat (311) and the second mounting seat (321).

6. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic member (4) is a spring (4a).

7. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A mounting frame (5), the mounting frame (5) is suitable for being connected to a vehicle body, the mounting frame (5) has a connecting piece (51), and the fixing seat (31) is movably connected to the connecting piece (51).

8. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that A ball head (511) is provided on one of the connecting member (51) and the fixing seat (31), and a ball seat (314) is provided on the other of the connecting member (51) and the fixing seat (31), and the ball head (511) is assembled in the ball seat (314).

9. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first connecting structure comprises: a first connecting rod (211), a second connecting rod (212), a third connecting rod (213), a fourth connecting rod (214), a fifth connecting rod (215), a sixth connecting rod (216), a seventh connecting rod (217), an eighth connecting rod (218) and a ninth connecting rod (219); One end of the first connecting rod (211) is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame (5), the middle section of the first connecting rod (211) is hinged to one end of the second connecting rod (212), the other end of the first connecting rod (211) is hinged to the moving member (32), one end of the third connecting rod (213) has a first hinge hole and a second hinge hole spaced apart, the first hinge hole is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame (5), the second hinge hole is hinged to the other end of the second connecting rod (212), and the other end of the third connecting rod (213) is hinged to one end of the sixth connecting rod (216); One end of the fourth link (214) is suitable for being hinged to the mounting frame (5), the middle section of the sixth link has a third hinge hole and a fourth hinge hole spaced apart, the middle section of the fourth link (214) is hinged to the third hinge hole of the sixth link (216), the other end of the fourth link (214) is hinged to one end of the fifth link (215), the other end of the fifth link (215) is hinged to the middle section of the seventh link (217), the other end of the sixth link (216) is hinged to one end of the ninth link (219), the fourth hinge hole of the sixth link (216) is hinged to one end of the seventh link (217), the other end of the seventh link (217) is hinged to one end of the eighth link (218), and the other end of the eighth link (218) is hinged to the middle section of the ninth link (219).

10. The foldable roof assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: Also includes: a second connection structure, the second connection structure being adapted to be connected to the ceiling; A second driving member (6), the second driving member (6) is connected to the second connecting structure, and the second driving member (6) is used to drive the second connecting structure to move to an unfolded position or a stowed position.

11. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that At least a portion of the first connecting structure in the extended position is disposed in front of the second connecting structure in the unfolded position, and / or at least a portion of the first connecting structure in the folded position is disposed above the second connecting structure in the stored position.

12. The foldable roof assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that The second driving member (6) is also used to drive the second connecting structure to move from the deployed position to a direction away from the stored position to a avoidance position.

13. A ceiling assembly, characterized in that: include: A foldable roof assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 12; A ceiling is connected to the first connecting structure.

14. A vehicle, characterized in that: comprising the ceiling assembly according to claim 13; Alternatively, it comprises a foldable roof assembly according to any one of claims 1-12.

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