Self-lubricating automobile sunroof track

By designing a self-lubricating mechanism in the automotive sunroof track, and using the liquid storage balloon and return spring to extrude lubricating oil for rail lubrication, the problem of mechanical wear and lag after long-term use of the sunroof track is solved, and the smooth operation of the sunroof and the service life is extended.

CN222713282UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-04SUZHOU SHUANGLIN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421546100.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-02
Publication Date
2025-04-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-02

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Technical Problem

Existing car sunroof tracks are prone to mechanical wear and lag problems after long-term use, resulting in unsmooth opening and closing of the sunroof.

Method used

A self-lubricating vehicle sunroof track is designed, and a self-lubricating mechanism composed of a liquid storage balloon and a return spring. When the sunroof is opened and closed, the lubricating oil is extruded into the main body of the track by combining the driving rod and the push plate.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces sliding friction, avoids mechanical lag problems, makes the sunroof open and close smoother, and extends the service life.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile sunroof accessories, and is particularly a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track, comprising a window frame and a track body fixed on the window frame, and also comprising a self-lubricating mechanism, and the self-lubricating mechanism comprises: a box body; a liquid storage balloon; a liquid outlet, the liquid outlet is fixed to the bottom end of the liquid storage balloon, and a through hole is provided on the track body, and the liquid outlet penetrates the box body and then is embedded in the through hole; a push plate, the push plate is located in the box body; a driving rod, the driving rod is fixed on the push plate, and the end of the driving rod away from the push plate penetrates the box body, and the protruding end of the push plate is a triangular structure; a reset spring; in the utility model, through the self-lubricating mechanism, when the sunroof is opened and closed, the lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon can be squeezed into the inner side of the track body to lubricate the track body, thereby reducing sliding friction, avoiding the problem of mechanical jamming, and making the sunroof open and close more smoothly.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile sunroof accessories, and in particular relates to a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track. Background Art

[0002] The car sunroof is installed on the roof, which can effectively circulate air inside the car and increase the entry of fresh air. The car sunroof can be roughly divided into: outward sliding type, inner hidden type, inner hidden and outer flipping type, panoramic type and curtain type. The movement track of the car sunroof refers to the track system installed inside the roof, which is used to support and guide the opening and closing movement of the sunroof.

[0003] Because the car sunroof track is located at the top of the vehicle, dust easily falls into it, causing jamming when opening the sunroof, and mechanical jamming is also prone to occur after long-term use.

[0004] It was retrieved that in the prior art, a Chinese utility model patent with authorization announcement number CN214450211U discloses "a moving guide rail for a car sunroof", comprising a guide rail body, a cleaning device movably installed at the bottom of one side of the guide rail body, a collecting device movably installed at the top of the other side of the guide rail body, a top plate fixedly connected to the top inner wall of the cleaning device, a fixed block fixedly connected to the bottom of the top plate, a movable rod movably connected to the bottom of the top plate, a limiting block fixedly installed on the inner wall of the cleaning device, and a storage box movably connected to the bottom of the cleaning device, which has a dust cleaning function.

[0005] Although the car sunroof tracks in the prior art, including those mentioned above, can clean the dust in the tracks when necessary to avoid the problem of the sunroof getting stuck due to the influence of dust, the sliders and guide rails of the sunroof will also produce a certain degree of mechanical wear after long-term use, which is prone to mechanical jamming.

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present application proposes a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track. Utility Model Content

[0007] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track, which has the characteristics of easy use and long service life.

[0008] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track, comprising a window frame and a track body fixed on the window frame, the window frame also having a storage groove for embedding the sunroof, and also comprising a self-lubricating mechanism, and the self-lubricating mechanism comprises:

[0009] A box body, wherein the box body is fixed on the track body;

[0010] A liquid storage balloon, the liquid storage balloon is located in the box body;

[0011] A liquid outlet, the liquid outlet is fixed to the bottom end of the liquid storage balloon, and a through hole is provided on the track body. The liquid outlet penetrates the box body and is embedded in the through hole;

[0012] A push plate, the push plate being located in the box body;

[0013] A driving rod, wherein the driving rod is fixed on the push plate, and one end of the driving rod away from the push plate passes through the box body, and the protruding end of the push plate is a triangular structure;

[0014] A return spring, one end of which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the push plate.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, four return springs are diagonally distributed.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, it also includes:

[0017] A liquid injection port is fixed on the liquid storage balloon and penetrates the box body.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, it also includes:

[0019] A sealing screw cap is installed on the liquid injection port by screwing.

[0020] As a preferred technical solution of the present utility model, the outer wall of the push plate abuts against the inner wall of the box body.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, it also includes:

[0022] The top plate of the box body is open at the top, and the top plate is fixed to the top of the box body by bolts.

[0023] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, it also includes:

[0024] A C-shaped rubber pad is bonded and fixed on the sunroof slider, and the outer wall of the C-shaped rubber pad abuts against the inner wall of the track body.

[0025] As a preferred technical solution of the utility model, guide grooves are evenly provided on the C-shaped rubber pad.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0027] In the utility model, by setting up a self-lubricating mechanism, the lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon can be squeezed into the inner side of the track body when the sunroof is opened and closed, so as to lubricate the track body, reduce sliding friction, avoid mechanical jamming problems, and make the opening and closing of the sunroof smoother.

[0028] Other additional advantages and beneficial effects of the present application will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the embodiments of the present invention, they are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0030] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 2 It is a partial enlarged structural schematic diagram of the track main body in the utility model;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the track body in the utility model;

[0033] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the C-type rubber liner structure in the utility model.

[0034] In the figure: 1. window frame; 11. track body; 111. through hole; 12. storage groove; 2. self-lubricating mechanism; 21. box body; 22. top plate; 23. liquid storage balloon; 231. liquid outlet; 232. liquid filling port; 24. sealing screw cap; 25. push plate; 26. drive rod; 27. reset spring; 3. C-type rubber gasket; 31. guide groove. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0036] See also Figure 1-Figure 4The utility model provides the following technical solutions: a self-lubricating automobile sunroof track, comprising a window frame 1 and a track body 11 fixed on the window frame 1, the window frame 1 also having a storage groove 12 for embedding the sunroof, and also comprising a self-lubricating mechanism 2, and the self-lubricating mechanism 2 includes: a box body 21, a liquid storage balloon 23, a liquid outlet 231, a push plate 25, a driving rod 26 and a reset spring 27.

[0037] Further, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the box body 21 is fixed on the track body 11, the liquid storage balloon 23 is located in the box body 21, the liquid outlet 231 is fixed to the bottom end of the liquid storage balloon 23, and a through hole 111 is provided on the track body 11. The liquid outlet 231 penetrates the box body 21 and then is embedded in the through hole 111. The push plate 25 is located in the box body 21, and the driving rod 26 is fixed on the push plate 25, and the end of the driving rod 26 away from the push plate 25 penetrates the box body 21. The protruding end of the push plate 25 is a triangular structure, and one end of the return spring 27 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body 21, and the other end is fixedly connected to the push plate 25. After adopting the above scheme, when in use, the window frame 1 is fixed to the top of the car, the sunroof is set on the inner side of the window frame 1, and the slider is used to connect with the track body. 11 sliding fit, first store a proper amount of lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon 23, during the process of opening and closing the sunroof, because the sunroof will move a certain distance in the vertical direction, for example, when opening the sunroof, the sunroof will first move up to leave the storage slot 12, and then move toward the rear of the vehicle. When the sunroof moves in the vertical direction, it will squeeze the inclined surface of the protruding end of the driving rod 26, and the inclined surface will generate a component force to move the driving rod 26. The driving rod 26 pushes the push plate 25 to squeeze the liquid storage balloon 23. At this time, the return spring 27 is stretched, and the lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon 23 is squeezed out from the liquid outlet 231 into the track body 11, so as to lubricate the track body 11, reduce the sliding friction, avoid the problem of mechanical jamming, and make the opening and closing of the sunroof smoother.

[0038] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, four return springs 27 are diagonally distributed, and the return springs 27 are evenly stressed, which also ensures the stability of the push plate 25.

[0039] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a liquid injection port 232, which is fixed on the liquid storage balloon 23 and penetrates the box body 21. The liquid injection port 232 is provided to facilitate the injection of lubricating oil into the liquid storage balloon 23.

[0040] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a sealing screw cap 24, which is installed on the filling port 232 by threaded engagement. When the lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon 23 is sufficient, the sealing screw cap 24 is installed on the filling port 232 to prevent external dust from entering the liquid storage balloon 23 and to prevent the lubricating oil from being squeezed out of the filling port 232 during use.

[0041] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the outer wall of the push plate 25 abuts against the inner wall of the box body 21 to improve the stability of the push plate 25.

[0042] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a top plate 22, the top end of the box body 21 is open, the top plate 22 is fixed to the top end of the box body 21 by bolts, and the set top plate 22 is used to restrict the liquid storage balloon 23 from the top to ensure the stability of the liquid storage balloon 23 and prevent external dust from entering the box body 21. The top plate 22 is fixed by bolts, which is convenient and stable to install, and also easy to disassemble.

[0043] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, it also includes: a C-type rubber pad 3, which is bonded and fixed to the sunroof slider, and the outer wall of the C-type rubber pad 3 is against the inner wall of the track body 11. During opening and closing of the sunroof, the sunroof slider drives the C-type rubber pad 3 to move in the track body 11, and a small amount of lubricating oil is adhered to the outer wall of the C-type rubber pad 3, which can only ensure the lubrication effect and can also effectively avoid excessive discharge of the lubricating oil.

[0044] Preferably, by Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, in the present embodiment, guide grooves 31 are evenly provided on the C-type rubber liner 3. Therefore, when in use, the lubricating oil liquid will enter the guide groove 31 after being squeezed out from the liquid outlet 231. A small amount of lubricating oil liquid can be stored in the guide groove 31. During the opening and closing of the sunroof, the sunroof slider drives the C-type rubber liner 3 to move in the track body 11 to lubricate the track body 11. The C-type rubber liner 3 and the guide groove 31 can also prevent the lubricating oil liquid from dripping into the vehicle.

[0045] Components not described in detail herein are prior art.

[0046] Working principle and use process of the utility model: When the track body 11 of the utility model is in use, the window frame 1 is fixed to the top of the car, the skylight is arranged inside the window frame 1, and the slider is used to slide with the track body 11;

[0047] First, a proper amount of lubricating oil is stored in the liquid storage balloon 23. During the opening and closing process of the sunroof, the sunroof will move a certain distance in the vertical direction. When the sunroof moves in the vertical direction, the inclined surface of the extended end of the driving rod 26 will be squeezed. The inclined surface is subjected to force to generate a component force, so that the driving rod 26 moves. The driving rod 26 pushes the push plate 25 to squeeze the liquid storage balloon 23. At this time, the return spring 27 is stretched, and the lubricating oil in the liquid storage balloon 23 is squeezed out from the liquid outlet 231 into the track body 11 to lubricate the track body 11, thereby reducing the sliding friction, avoiding the problem of mechanical jamming, and making the sunroof open and close more smoothly.

[0048] After being squeezed out from the liquid outlet 231, the lubricating oil liquid will enter the guide groove 31. A small amount of lubricating oil liquid can be stored in the guide groove 31. During the opening and closing of the sunroof, the sunroof slider drives the C-type rubber pad 3 to move in the track body 11 to lubricate the track body 11. The C-type rubber pad 3 and the guide groove 31 can also prevent the lubricating oil liquid from dripping into the car.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the above embodiments or replace some of the technical features therein by equivalents. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A self-lubricating automobile sunroof track, comprising a window frame (1) and a track body (11) fixed to the window frame (1), wherein the window frame (1) is also provided with a receiving groove (12) for embedding a sunroof, characterized in that: It also includes a self-lubricating mechanism (2), and the self-lubricating mechanism (2) includes: A box body (21), wherein the box body (21) is fixed on the track body (11); A liquid storage balloon (23), wherein the liquid storage balloon (23) is located inside the box body (21); A liquid outlet (231), the liquid outlet (231) being fixed to the bottom end of the liquid storage balloon (23), and having a through hole (111) on the track body (11), the liquid outlet (231) penetrating the box body (21) and then embedded in the through hole (111); A push plate (25), wherein the push plate (25) is located inside the box body (21); A driving rod (26), wherein the driving rod (26) is fixed on the push plate (25), and one end of the driving rod (26) away from the push plate (25) passes through the box body (21), and the protruding end of the push plate (25) is a triangular structure; A return spring (27), one end of the return spring (27) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box body (21), and the other end of the return spring (27) is fixedly connected to the push plate (25).

2. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are four return springs (27) distributed diagonally.

3. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A liquid injection port (232), wherein the liquid injection port (232) is fixed on the liquid storage balloon (23), and the liquid injection port (232) passes through the box body (21).

4. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes: A sealing screw cap (24) is installed on the liquid injection port (232) by means of a screw thread.

5. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the push plate (25) abuts against the inner wall of the box body (21).

6. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A top plate (22) is opened at the top end of the box body (21), and the top plate (22) is fixed to the top end of the box body (21) by means of bolts.

7. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A C-shaped rubber pad (3) is bonded and fixed to the sunroof slider, and the outer wall of the C-shaped rubber pad (3) abuts against the inner wall of the track body (11).

8. The self-lubricating automobile sunroof track according to claim 7, characterized in that: Guide grooves (31) are evenly arranged on the C-shaped rubber liner (3).

Citation Information

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  • Movement guide rail for automobile sunroof

    CN214450211U