Panoramic awning structure and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a panoramic awning structure and a vehicle. The panoramic awning structure is assembled on the top of a vehicle body, bears a luggage support and comprises awning glass and a mounting seat. Wherein the mounting seat is embedded in the sunscreen glass, and a connecting piece used for accommodating the luggage bracket is detachably connected in the mounting seat from the upper part of the sunscreen glass; meanwhile, the mounting seats are arranged on the circumferential edge of the awning glass, and the connecting pieces are selectively mounted in the mounting seats so as to form arrangement in the width direction of the automobile body or arrangement in the length direction of the automobile body. The utility model has the advantages of convenience in use, attractive appearance and good fuel economy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of skylight structures, in particular to a panoramic skylight structure. The utility model also relates to a vehicle comprising the panoramic skylight structure. Background Art

[0002] The panoramic skylight refers to a specially designed large-area high-strength glass canopy installed on the top of the vehicle. It covers most or all of the top area of ​​the vehicle's passenger compartment, providing the passenger compartment with an almost unobstructed view of the sky, enhancing the sense of spaciousness and illumination in the vehicle. Compared with traditional skylights, it is more ornamental and practical.

[0003] Luggage racks, also known as roof racks, roof crossbars or roof racks, are accessories installed on the side of the top of the vehicle to fix and carry additional luggage or equipment. They are widely used in vehicles that require additional storage space, such as off-road vehicles and station wagons. When the luggage compartment in the car is not enough to accommodate all the luggage or equipment, the roof luggage rack can provide additional storage space to help carry more items, such as large luggage, outdoor equipment, sports equipment, etc. With the promotion of the application of panoramic skylight structures, the range of the skylight glass has gradually extended to the side of the roof, which will affect the installation of the luggage rack.

[0004] At present, the traditional solution is to bond the luggage rack mounting base to the skylight glass, and the luggage rack is installed on the top of the vehicle through the bonded luggage rack mounting base. The luggage rack using this installation method cannot be disassembled and hidden, which increases the wind resistance of the vehicle and reduces fuel economy.

[0005] In the prior art, there are related documents reporting on the technical solution of a detachable panoramic skylight luggage rack. The luggage rack mounting base is detachably mounted in the sheet metal structure of the top side of the vehicle. However, due to the consideration of the load-bearing capacity and safety of the luggage rack, this mounting structure requires the sheet metal structure of the top side of the vehicle to have a certain width, thus limiting the coverage of the panoramic skylight. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the utility model aims to propose a panoramic skylight structure, which can achieve a detachable function while ensuring the coverage of the panoramic skylight and the load-bearing capacity and safety of the luggage rack, thereby improving the fuel economy and aesthetics of the vehicle.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0008] The utility model discloses a panoramic skylight structure, which is assembled on the top of a vehicle body and carries a luggage rack. The panoramic skylight structure comprises:

[0009] Skylight glass;

[0010] A mounting seat, embedded in the skylight glass, to receive the connecting piece of the luggage rack, which is detachably connected to the mounting seat from above the skylight glass;

[0011] The mounting seats are configured to be arranged in plurality at the peripheral edge of the skylight glass, and the connecting members can be selectively installed in the mounting seats to form an arrangement along the width direction of the vehicle body or an arrangement along the length direction of the vehicle body.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting member is configured as a stud disposed on the luggage rack, and a screw hole adapted for the stud is formed on the mounting seat, and the screw hole is extended downward from the top of the mounting seat.

[0013] Furthermore, glass encapsulation is filled between the mounting seat and the skylight glass.

[0014] Furthermore, the glass encapsulation extends upward from the upper edge of the mounting seat to form an open expansion cavity above the top of the mounting seat.

[0015] Furthermore, a covering member capable of closing or exposing the expansion cavity is matched in the expansion cavity.

[0016] Furthermore, the cover is constructed as a plate-shaped cover that can be detachably sealed in the expansion cavity. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages:

[0017] The panoramic skylight structure described in the utility model, wherein the skylight glass is the main part of the panoramic skylight structure, realizes the basic functions of the panoramic skylight to increase light transmittance and improve viewing quality. The mounting seat plays a role in limiting and bearing the luggage bracket, realizes the function of detachable installation, and the luggage bracket can be removed when there is no need to use it, thereby improving the fuel economy of the vehicle. In its structure, since the mounting seat is embedded in the skylight glass, it can get rid of the limitation of the skylight glass on the installation position of the luggage bracket, and realize the stable installation of the luggage bracket under the premise of ensuring the coverage of the skylight glass; by arranging multiple mounting seats on the edge of the skylight glass, the user can choose the layout direction of the luggage bracket according to the actual use needs, thereby further improving the convenience and aesthetics of the utility model.

[0018] In addition, the connecting piece of the luggage rack is set as a stud screwed on the mounting seat, so that the connection structure between the luggage rack and the mounting seat is easy to disassemble; the stud can cooperate with the mounting seat to achieve stable support and limit the luggage rack, so that the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack meets actual usage requirements.

[0019] Secondly, by filling the glass encapsulation between the mounting seat and the skylight glass, the sealing and waterproof properties between the mounting seat and the skylight glass can be effectively improved; the glass encapsulation also plays a role in buffering and shock absorption, which is conducive to reducing the transmission of external noise into the passenger compartment through the mounting seat, and improving the quietness and comfort inside the passenger compartment. The glass encapsulation is provided with an expansion cavity formed by the mounting seat extending toward the roof. By providing the expansion cavity, it plays a role in giving way to the installation of the luggage bracket, so that the end of the luggage bracket can be clamped in the expansion cavity, thereby improving the stability of the luggage bracket support effect. By providing a cover in the expansion cavity, the mounting seat without the luggage bracket installed can be covered, thereby improving the aesthetics of the utility model.

[0020] Furthermore, by configuring the cover to be a plate that can be detachably installed in the expansion cavity, in addition to covering the mounting seat, the integrity of the top curved surface of the vehicle is also improved, wind resistance is reduced, and the fuel economy of the vehicle is improved.

[0021] In addition, the utility model also proposes a vehicle provided with the vehicle tailgate opening triggering device.

[0022] A vehicle comprises two body side panels arranged at intervals along the width direction of the vehicle body, and the panoramic skylight structure mentioned above is installed between the tops of the two body side panels.

[0023] Furthermore, a support portion extending inwardly along the width direction of the vehicle body is formed on the side wall of the vehicle body, and the skylight glass is sealed and bonded above the support portion.

[0024] Furthermore, adhesive is filled between the bottom of the mounting seat and the supporting portion.

[0025] Furthermore, sealant is filled between the bottom of the glass encapsulation and the support portion.

[0026] The vehicle described in the utility model has the same beneficial effects as the panoramic skylight structure described above relative to the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0027] In addition, by providing a support portion extending in the width direction of the vehicle body on the side of the vehicle body, the inner circumference of the skylight glass can be supported, thereby improving the load-bearing capacity of the weak position where the mounting seat of the skylight glass is provided, and improving the overall safety of the utility model.

[0028] Secondly, by filling adhesive between the bottom of the mounting seat and the support part, the bearing capacity and sealing of the connection structure between the mounting seat and the support part can be improved, which further limits and fixes the mounting seat, which is conducive to avoiding the misalignment of the mounting seat. The sealant arranged between the glass encapsulation and the support part plays a sealing role, improves the sealing and waterproofness between the glass encapsulation and the support part, and helps to reduce the transmission of noise generated by the vibration of the vehicle body to the interior of the vehicle passenger compartment, thereby improving the quietness and riding comfort of the passenger compartment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings constituting a part of the present invention are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a panoramic skylight structure in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the mounting seat in the embodiment of the utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the panoramic skylight structure in the embodiment of the present utility model in a state where a luggage rack is not assembled.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 1. Skylight glass;

[0035] 2. Mounting seat; 201. Screw hole; 202. Clamping part; 203. Connecting part;

[0036] 3. Luggage support; 301. Connecting piece; 302. Protrusion;

[0037] 4. Glass encapsulation; 401, expansion cavity;

[0038] 5. Covering parts;

[0039] 6. Body side; 601. Support part;

[0040] 7. Adhesive; 8. Sealant; 9. Rubber pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the specific implementation methods of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings and other implementation methods can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating orientation or positional relationship, they are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, if there are terms such as "first" and "second", they are also used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0043] Taking the vehicle tailgate opening trigger device and vehicle described in the utility model as an example, the directional words such as "up, down, left, right, front, and back" used in the embodiment are defined based on the up and down direction (also known as the height direction, or the Z direction of the whole vehicle), the left and right direction (also known as the width direction, or the Y direction of the whole vehicle), and the front and rear direction (also known as the length direction, or the X direction of the whole vehicle). "Inside and outside" are defined based on the contour of the corresponding parts. For example, "inside" and "outside" are defined based on the vehicle contour, and the side of the vehicle contour close to the middle of the vehicle is "inside", and the opposite is "outside".

[0044] In addition, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection" and "connector" 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 or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood in combination with specific circumstances.

[0045] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in combination with embodiments.

[0046] Embodiment 1

[0047] The present embodiment relates to a panoramic skylight structure, which achieves the purpose of the invention of reliably installing a luggage rack 3 while ensuring the coverage of the panoramic skylight by embedding a mounting seat 2 on the skylight glass 1. The luggage rack 3 has a load-bearing capacity and safety that meet the use requirements, and can be installed and disassembled according to actual needs, thereby reducing the vehicle's driving wind resistance and improving the vehicle's fuel economy.

[0048] In terms of overall structure, the panoramic skylight structure of this embodiment includes skylight glass 1 and mounting base 2. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , wherein the skylight glass 1 is assembled on the top of the vehicle body, and the mounting seat 2 is embedded in the skylight glass 1. The luggage bracket 3 is detachably mounted in the mounting seat 2. A plurality of mounting seats 2 can be provided along the axial edge of the skylight glass 1 according to actual use requirements.

[0049] As described above, by setting the installation position of the luggage rack 3 on the skylight glass 1, the restrictions on the installation position of the luggage rack in the traditional installation structure in order to avoid the glass structure can be eliminated. In addition, since the luggage rack 3 does not need to be installed in the sheet metal structure at the top edge of the vehicle body, there is no restriction on the width of the sheet metal structure at the top edge of the vehicle body, thereby improving the coverage of the skylight glass 1. The structure in which multiple mounting seats 2 are arranged along the axial edge of the skylight glass 1 allows the user to set the luggage rack 3 along the length direction or along the width direction of the vehicle body according to actual needs, thereby improving the convenience of use and the scope of application of the utility model.

[0050] Based on the above design concept, specifically, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The skylight glass 1 can be a rectangular curved glass installed on the top of the vehicle body. The skylight glass 1 can be made of double-layer laminated glass. The concave surface of the skylight glass 1 is installed facing the passenger compartment. An aluminum alloy frame is bolted to the top of the vehicle body, and sealing materials such as rubber sealing strips are bonded to the edge of the aluminum alloy frame. The skylight glass 1 is fixed to the top of the vehicle body by being installed in the aluminum alloy frame. The glass layer of the skylight glass 1 can be tempered glass, and the interlayer can be a polyvinyl butyral film. The circumferential edge of the skylight glass 1 is provided with a plurality of through holes along its own thickness direction. The through holes can be circular holes. The number of through holes is consistent with the number of mounting seats 2, and is used to limit the mounting seats 2.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In order to realize the detachable installation of the luggage bracket 3 on the skylight glass 1, in this embodiment, the mounting seat 2 and the luggage bracket 3 are detachably installed and fixed. The mounting seat 2 can be a cylindrical base made of a rigid material. The mounting seat 2 includes a clamping portion 202 with a larger diameter and a connecting portion 203 with a smaller diameter. The clamping portion 202 and the connecting portion 203 are coaxially arranged, and the side of the clamping portion 202 connected to the connecting portion 203 is clamped on the inner side of the skylight glass 1, and the connecting portion 203 is inserted into the through hole of the skylight glass 1. The connecting portion 203 of the mounting seat 2 is provided with a screw hole 201 along its own axial direction. The screw hole 201 can be a cylindrical blind hole with a threaded inner wall. The arrangement of the mounting seat 2 realizes the detachable connection of the luggage bracket 3. The specific number of the mounting seats 2 can be set to multiple according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the number of the mounting seats 2 is four. The mounting seat 2 can be made of engineering plastic material by injection molding, or made of metal material by integral casting.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In order to make the luggage bracket 3 reliably mounted on the skylight glass 1, in this embodiment, the luggage bracket 3 may be a hollow metal bracket made of aluminum alloy or stainless steel. The surface of the luggage bracket 3 is coated with an anti-corrosion coating and a decorative coating, which enhances the anti-corrosion performance while being both aesthetically pleasing and functional, and effectively prolongs the service life. The luggage bracket 3 is provided with a connector 301 for detachably mounting the luggage bracket on the mounting seat 2. In this embodiment, the connector 301 may be a stud penetrating at both ends of the luggage bracket 3. The stud is threadedly matched with the end of the luggage bracket 3, and extends into the screw connection hole 201 of the mounting seat 2, and is threadedly connected with the mounting seat 2. A hexagonal hole slot is provided at one end of the stud away from the mounting seat 2, and the hexagonal hole slot can facilitate its own rotation. The threaded connection structure between the stud and the mounting seat 2 can not only make the load-bearing capacity and safety of the luggage bracket 3 meet the use requirements, but also facilitate installation and removal. The user can choose to install or remove the luggage bracket 3 according to actual needs. By removing the luggage bracket 3, the driving resistance of the vehicle is reduced, and the fuel economy of the vehicle is improved. In addition, the user can also select the installation direction of the luggage bracket 3 according to actual needs, and adjust the luggage bracket 3 to be parallel to the length direction or the width direction of the vehicle body, thereby improving the convenience of use and the scope of application of the utility model.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 3, for the purpose of improving the sealing, quietness and comfort of the passenger compartment, in this embodiment, a glass glue 4 is provided between the mounting seat 2 and the skylight glass 1. The glass glue 4 is coated on the outside of the mounting seat 2, and extends from the mounting seat 2 to the center of the vehicle body along the inner surface of the skylight glass 1. The glass glue 4 has the function of bonding and fixing the mounting seat 2, improving the sealing and waterproofness of the overall structure. Since the glass glue 4 itself has a soft texture, it can play a certain buffering and shock absorbing role, which is beneficial to reduce the conduction of external noise of the vehicle from the mounting seat 2 to the inside of the passenger compartment, and improve the quietness and comfort of the passenger compartment. The glass glue 4 can be made of silicone glue, polyurethane glue or acrylic glue. The embodiment of the present application can use polyurethane glue with good wear resistance and elasticity.

[0054] For the purpose of further improving the stability and carrying capacity of the luggage rack 3, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the glass encapsulation 4 extends from the top of the mounting seat 2 toward the top of the vehicle body, forming an open expansion cavity 401. The upper end surface of the glass encapsulation 4 extends to a position coplanar with the outer surface of the skylight glass 1. The cavity surrounded by the glass encapsulation 4 above the mounting seat 2 is the expansion cavity 401. The position on the luggage bracket 3 corresponding to the expansion cavity 401 above and below extends toward the expansion cavity 401 to form a protrusion 302. The shape of the protrusion 302 of the luggage bracket 3 is consistent with the shape of the expansion cavity 401. The protrusion 302 of the luggage bracket 3 abuts against the inner wall of the expansion cavity 401. The expansion cavity 401 plays a role in limiting and supporting the luggage bracket 3, thereby further improving the stability and carrying capacity of the luggage bracket 3.

[0055] In order to improve the appearance and fuel economy, in this embodiment, a cover 5 is also included. The cover 5 can cover the installation point when the luggage rack 3 is not installed. Figure 3 The cover 5 can be detachably installed in the expansion cavity 401 by threaded connection or clamping. After the user removes the luggage rack 3 from the mounting seat 2, the cover 5 can be installed in the expansion cavity 401 to cover the mounting seat 2 and achieve the purpose of improving the aesthetics. At the same time, the cover 5 can be set to be a plate-shaped member that abuts against the inner wall of the expansion cavity 401. The upper surface of the plate-shaped cover 5 is coplanar with the upper surface of the skylight glass 1. While covering the mounting seat 2, the integrity of the top curved surface of the vehicle is ensured, making it more in line with the aerodynamic structure, thereby reducing wind resistance during driving and achieving the purpose of improving fuel economy.

[0056] Embodiment 2

[0057] The present embodiment relates to a vehicle, comprising two body side panels 6 arranged along the width direction of the vehicle body, and the panoramic skylight structure in the first embodiment is installed between the tops of the two body side panels 6 .

[0058] In terms of overall structure, the vehicle of this embodiment includes a body side 6 and the panoramic skylight structure in the first embodiment. There are two body side 6. The two body side 6 are symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the vehicle body. The panoramic skylight structure is installed on the top of the body side 6. By adopting the vehicle configured as above, the effect that can be achieved is the same as the technical effect that can be achieved by the panoramic skylight structure in the first embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0059] Based on the purpose of further improving the bearing capacity of the skylight glass 1, in this embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 3 The two body side panels 6 extend along the width of the body toward the inside of the body to form a support portion 601. The material of the support portion 601 can be the same as that of the body side panels 6, such as carbon steel, alloy steel, magnesium-aluminum alloy, etc.; other lightweight materials with good elasticity and strong bearing capacity can also be selected, such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic, glass fiber reinforced plastic, etc. The support portion 601 extends from the body side panels 6 to the bottom of the mounting seat 2, supporting the mounting seat 2, and can support the weak position of the skylight glass 1 with a through hole through the mounting seat 2, thereby achieving the purpose of further improving the bearing capacity of the skylight glass 1.

[0060] In order to prevent the mounting base 2 from slipping off or being misaligned from the skylight glass 1, in this embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 , between the support portion 601 and the bottom of the mounting seat 2, there is filled an adhesive 7. The adhesive 7 can be a fixed structural adhesive with good stability and high strength. In this embodiment, the adhesive 7 is an epoxy resin adhesive with good waterproofness and heat resistance.

[0061] In order to further improve the sealing performance of the overall structure, in this embodiment, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 A sealant 8 is provided between the support portion 601 and the glass encapsulation 4. The glass encapsulation 4 extends toward the support portion 601 and is fixed to the support portion 601 with the sealant 8, so that the mounting seat 2 is encapsulated in the internal space enclosed by the glass encapsulation 4 and the support portion 601, thereby further improving the sealing of the overall structure. Encapsulating the mounting seat 2 inside the glass encapsulation 4 and the support portion 601 is conducive to reducing the transmission of noise generated by the vibration of the vehicle body to the interior of the vehicle passenger compartment, thereby improving the quietness and riding comfort of the passenger compartment.

[0062] Based on the purpose of improving the safety of the skylight glass 1, in this embodiment, referring to Figure 1, a rubber pad 9 is installed between the luggage bracket 3 and the skylight glass 1. The rubber pad 9 can be a thin sheet of rubber material. The rubber pad 9 can achieve shock absorption, and can pre-tighten the installation of the luggage bracket 3, thereby improving the convenience of the installation process of the luggage bracket 3. The introduction of the rubber pad 9 can avoid the rigid contact between the luggage bracket 3 and the skylight glass 1, reduce the possibility of the skylight glass 1 being broken, and thus achieve the purpose of improving the safety of the skylight glass 1. In addition, the upper end surface of the glass encapsulation 4 is coplanar with the upper end surface of the skylight glass 1, and contacts the rubber pad 9 during the assembly process. Compared with the skylight glass 1, the glass encapsulation 4 has a larger friction coefficient with the rubber pad 9, so it has the function of maintaining the position of the rubber pad 9, which can reduce the possibility of the rubber pad 9 being misplaced and falling off.

[0063] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A panoramic skylight structure, mounted on the top of a vehicle body and carrying a luggage rack (3), characterized in that: The panoramic skylight structure includes: Skylight glass (1); A mounting seat (2) is embedded in the skylight glass (1) to receive a connecting piece (301) of the luggage support (3) which is detachably connected to the mounting seat (2) from above the skylight glass (1); The mounting seats (2) are configured to be arranged in plurality on the circumferential edge of the skylight glass (1), and the connecting member (301) can be selectively installed in the mounting seats (2) to form an arrangement along the width direction of the vehicle body or an arrangement along the length direction of the vehicle body.

2. The panoramic skylight structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting member (301) is configured as a stud arranged on the luggage bracket (3); a screw hole (201) adapted to fit the stud is formed on the mounting seat (2); the screw hole (201) is extended downward from the top of the mounting seat (2).

3. The panoramic skylight structure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: Glass encapsulation (4) is filled between the mounting seat (2) and the skylight glass (1).

4. The panoramic skylight structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The glass encapsulation (4) extends upward from the upper edge of the mounting seat (2) to form an open expansion cavity (401) above the top of the mounting seat (2).

5. The panoramic skylight structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A covering member (5) is matched in the expansion cavity (401) and can close or expose the expansion cavity (401).

6. The panoramic skylight structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover member (5) is constructed in the shape of a plate that can be detachably sealed within the expansion cavity (401).

7. A vehicle, comprising two body side panels (6) arranged at intervals in the width direction of the vehicle body, characterized in that: A panoramic skylight structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6 is installed between the tops of the two vehicle body sides (6).

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vehicle body side surround (6) is formed with a support portion (601) extending inwardly along the width direction of the vehicle body, and the skylight glass (1) is sealed and bonded above the support portion (601).

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that: An adhesive (7) is filled between the bottom of the mounting seat (2) and the supporting portion (601).

10. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that: A sealant (8) is filled between the bottom of the glass encapsulation (4) and the support portion (601).

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