Locking structure of external sliding panoramic sunroof

By introducing a locking block and an inner clamp structure into the outward-sliding panoramic sunroof, the problems of reduced sealing function and accidental tilting caused by the complexity of mechanical components are solved, thus achieving stable operation and accurate movement of the sunroof.

CN223574183UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-21ANQING KAI WATSON AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423300953.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-11-21
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

The existing outward-sliding panoramic sunroofs have complex mechanical components, which makes them prone to not closing properly when closed, resulting in a decrease in the sunroof's sealing function. Furthermore, they are at risk of accidentally tilting up after prolonged bumpy operation.

Method used

An external sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure was designed, including a locking block body and an inner clamp. The locking block and the slide rail cooperate to lock and unlock the robotic arm, prevent accidental tilting, and ensure the accuracy of the movement position.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents the sunroof from accidentally tilting up, ensuring the sunroof's sealing function and stability of movement, and improving operational reliability and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an outer sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure which comprises a locking block body, the front end of the locking block body is provided with a locking groove connected with the rear end of a mechanical arm in a matched mode, and the rear end of the locking block body is provided with a first inner clamp and a second inner clamp which are matched with a sliding rail. A first inner clamp and a second inner clamp are matched with a sliding rail, when the rear end of the mechanical arm is completely inserted into a locking groove, the mechanical arm is locked through a locking block body, the mechanical arm cannot be warped, a skylight cannot be opened, and locking of the mechanical arm is completed; after the rear end of the mechanical arm is separated from the locking groove, the mechanical arm is unlocked, and the tilting action (namely, the mechanical arm can tilt) can be completed; the sunroof can be effectively prevented from accidentally tilting, and meanwhile the accuracy of the movement position can be guaranteed.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of automobile sunroof, specifically to a kind of outer slide panoramic sunroof locking structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] The mechanical group mechanism of existing outer slide panoramic small sunroof is complex, which may cause the sunroof to be not closed tightly under the condition of sunroof closing, and easily cause the sunroof to be unexpectedly raised, resulting in the decline of sunroof sealing function.

[0003] Patent (CN107433840B) discloses a panoramic sunroof, comprising a rear glass, a front glass, a slide rail, a front lifting mechanism, a rear lifting mechanism, a driving slider, a flexible shaft and a curved sliding groove, the slot of the curved sliding groove is communicated with the slot of the slide rail; the front part of the driving slider is provided with a front sliding groove, and the rear part is provided with a rear sliding groove; the flexible shaft is driven by the motor to slide in the slide rail, and the flexible shaft drives the driving slider to move in the slide rail; the front part of the front glass is arranged in the front sliding groove of the driving slider through the front lifting mechanism, and the rear part of the front glass is arranged in the rear sliding groove of the driving slider through the rear lifting mechanism; when the flexible shaft drives the driving slider to slide backward in the slide rail, the rear lifting mechanism and the front lifting mechanism realize the lifting action of the rear part and the front part of the front glass in sequence, complete the lifting of the front glass, and the driving slider continues to move to realize the gradual opening of the front glass. In the patent, the sunroof has no locking function in the closed state, and the parts are loose after the vehicle runs for a long time, which has the risk of accidental lifting of the sunroof, resulting in the decline of the sealing function of the sunroof. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve the above problems, the utility model provides an outer slide panoramic sunroof locking structure, which is simple in structure and stable in operation.

[0005] The utility model adopts the technical scheme of an outer slide panoramic sunroof locking structure, characterized by comprising a locking block body, a locking groove matched with the rear end of a mechanical arm is arranged at the front end of the locking block body, a first inner clip and a second inner clip matched with the slide rail are arranged at the rear end of the locking block body, the first inner clip extends to the rear end, and the second inner clip extends to the front end.

[0006] Preferably, the first inner clip and the second inner clip are the same in structure.

[0007] Preferably, the first inner clip comprises two outwardly opening elastic arms, and the distal ends of the elastic arms are provided with clamps matched with the slide rail.

[0008] Preferably, the second inner clip comprises two outwardly opening elastic arms, and the distal ends of the elastic arms are provided with clamps matched with the slide rail.

[0009] Preferably, the slide rail is provided with a first locking groove and a second locking groove, and the first inner clip and the second inner clip move between the first locking groove and the second locking groove.

[0010] As preferred, the first locking groove cooperates with the first inner clip.

[0011] As preferred, the second locking groove cooperates with the second inner clip.

[0012] The utility model discloses the beneficial effect obtained is: the front end of locking block body is equipped with the locking groove that cooperates and connects with the rear end of mechanical arm, and the rear end of locking block body is equipped with the first inner clip and the second inner clip that cooperate with slide rail, and when the rear end of mechanical arm is completely inserted into the locking groove, locking block body locks mechanical arm, and mechanical arm can not complete the lifting, and the sunroof can not open, and the locking of mechanical arm is completed, when the rear end of mechanical arm is separated from the locking groove, mechanical arm is unlocked, and the lifting action (that is, mechanical arm can lift) can be completed, the utility model discloses can effectively prevent the accidental lifting of sunroof, and can guarantee the accuracy of movement position simultaneously. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 It is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model for the outer slide panoramic sunroof;

[0015] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 The explosion map;

[0016] Figure 4 It is the state diagram of mechanical arm and locking block assembly separation before the sunroof drive structure lifts;

[0017] Figure 5 It is the state diagram of the sunroof drive structure complete lifting;

[0018] Figure 6 It is the structural schematic diagram of the sunroof drive structure installation in slide rail;

[0019] Figure 7 It is the cooperation schematic diagram of the inner clip of locking block assembly and slide rail;

[0020] Figure 8 It is the cross section of slide rail;

[0021] Wherein: 1, the front lifting assembly; 11, the front lifting arm; 12, the front lifting arm outer sliding sleeve; 13, the front lifting arm inner sliding sleeve; 14, the front lifting arm riveting pin; 15, the mechanical arm front riveting pin; 16, the mechanical arm front riveting pin gasket; 17, the mechanical arm front gasket; 2, the rear lifting assembly; 21, the rear lifting arm; 22, the rear lifting arm outer sliding sleeve; 23, the rear lifting arm inner sliding sleeve; 24, the rear lifting arm riveting pin; 25, the mechanical arm rear riveting pin; 26, the mechanical arm rear riveting pin gasket; 27, the mechanical arm rear gasket; 3, the mechanical arm; 31, the mechanical arm front riveting hole; 32, the mechanical arm rear riveting hole; 33, the mechanical arm locking connection part; 4, the driving block; 41, the front sliding groove; 42, the rear sliding groove; 43, the sliding wing; 44, the driving block insertion part; 5, the flexible shaft hanging assembly; 6, the locking block assembly; 61, the locking block body; 62, the locking groove; 63, the first inner clip; 64, the second inner clip; 7, the sliding rail; 71, the first sliding area; 72, the second sliding area; 73, the third sliding area; 74, the first locking groove; 75, the second locking groove; 8, the flexible shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The utility model will be explained further in connection with the drawings and specific embodiment.

[0023] As Figure 1 The utility model discloses a lock structure of panoramic sunroof of outer sliding, including locking block body 61, locking block body 61 front end is equipped with with the locking groove 62 of mechanical arm 3 rear end cooperation and connection, locking block body 61 rear end is equipped with with the first inner clip 63 and the second inner clip 64 of sliding rail 7 cooperation, the first inner clip 63 stretches out to the rear end, and the second inner clip 64 stretches out to the front end.

[0024] Combination Figures 6-7 As shown in the embodiment, the locking block assembly 6 is arranged in the sliding rail 7, and the locking block assembly 6 is connected with the rear end of the mechanical arm 3 to complete the locking of the mechanical arm 3; when the rear end of the mechanical arm 3 is separated from the locking block assembly 6, the mechanical arm 3 is unlocked, and the lifting action can be completed (i.e. the mechanical arm 3 can be lifted).

[0025] In the embodiment, the locking block assembly 6 includes the locking block body 61, and the locking block body 61 is provided with the locking groove 62 connected with the rear end of the mechanical arm 3. The rear end of the locking block body 61 is provided with the first inner clip 63 and the second inner clip 64 matched with the sliding rail 7, the first inner clip 63 extends to the rear end, and the second inner clip 64 extends to the front end; the first inner clip 63 and the second inner clip 64 are the same structure, and each include two outwardly opening elastic arms, and the elastic arms are provided with clamping heads matched with the sliding rail 7 at the ends.

[0026] As Figures 2-8The utility model discloses a kind of outside slide panoramic sunroof locking structure drives, including front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2, drive block 4, mechanical arm 3 and flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, drive block 4 front end is equipped with the front sliding groove 41 cooperation with front lifting assembly 1, rear end is equipped with the rear sliding groove 42 cooperation with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4 is fixedly arranged on flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, mechanical arm 3 front end is hinged with front lifting assembly 1, middle part is hinged with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4, front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2 and mechanical arm 3 form quadrilateral mechanism;Flexible shaft 8 drives drive block 4 movement by flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, to drive front lifting assembly 1 and rear lifting assembly 2 complete lifting or open close.

[0027] In combination Figure 2 The utility model discloses a kind of outside slide panoramic sunroof locking structure drives, including front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2, drive block 4, mechanical arm 3 and flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, drive block 4 front end is equipped with the front sliding groove 41 cooperation with front lifting assembly 1, rear end is equipped with the rear sliding groove 42 cooperation with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4 is fixedly arranged on flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, mechanical arm 3 front end is hinged with front lifting assembly 1, middle part is hinged with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4, front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2 and mechanical arm 3 form quadrilateral mechanism;Flexible shaft 8 drives drive block 4 movement by flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, to drive front lifting assembly 1 and rear lifting assembly 2 complete lifting or open close.

[0028] In combination Figure 3 The utility model discloses a kind of outside slide panoramic sunroof locking structure drives, including front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2, drive block 4, mechanical arm 3 and flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, drive block 4 front end is equipped with the front sliding groove 41 cooperation with front lifting assembly 1, rear end is equipped with the rear sliding groove 42 cooperation with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4 is fixedly arranged on flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, mechanical arm 3 front end is hinged with front lifting assembly 1, middle part is hinged with rear lifting assembly 2;Drive block 4, front lifting assembly 1, rear lifting assembly 2 and mechanical arm 3 form quadrilateral mechanism;Flexible shaft 8 drives drive block 4 movement by flexible shaft hanging assembly 5, to drive front lifting assembly 1 and rear lifting assembly 2 complete lifting or open close.

[0029] The front lifting assembly 1 comprises a front lifting arm 11, the top of the front lifting arm 11 is hinged with the front end of the mechanical arm 3 through a mechanical arm front riveting pin 15, a mechanical arm front riveting pin gasket 16 is arranged between the mechanical arm front riveting pin 15 and the front lifting arm 11, and a mechanical arm front gasket 17 is arranged between the front lifting arm 11 and the mechanical arm 3; the front end of the front lifting arm 11 is provided with a front lifting arm outer sliding sleeve 12 matched with the slide rail 7 through a front lifting arm riveting pin 14 on both sides, and the rear end is provided with a front lifting arm inner sliding sleeve 13 matched with the front sliding groove 41 through the front lifting arm riveting pin 14.

[0030] The rear lifting assembly 2 comprises a rear lifting arm 21, the top of the rear lifting arm 21 is hinged with the middle part of the mechanical arm 3 through a mechanical arm rear riveting pin 25, a mechanical arm rear riveting pin gasket 26 is arranged between the mechanical arm rear riveting pin 25 and the rear lifting arm 21, and a mechanical arm rear gasket 27 is arranged between the rear lifting arm 21 and the mechanical arm 3; the front end of the rear lifting arm 21 is provided with a rear lifting arm outer sliding sleeve 22 matched with the slide rail 7 and a rear lifting arm inner sliding sleeve 23 matched with the rear sliding groove 42 through a rear lifting arm riveting pin 24 on both sides.

[0031] The mechanical arm 3 is a long strip-shaped metal structure, the front end is provided with a mechanical arm front riveting hole 31 hinged with the front lifting arm 11, the middle part is provided with a mechanical arm rear riveting hole 32 hinged with the rear lifting arm 21, and the rear end is provided with a mechanical arm locking connecting part 33 matched with the locking block assembly 6; the sunroof glass assembly is installed on the mechanical arm 3, and the movement mechanism composed of the front lifting assembly 1, the rear lifting assembly 2, the driving block 4 and the mechanical arm 3 drives the mechanical arm 3 to move, so as to complete the lifting or opening and closing of the sunroof glass.

[0032] As shown in the combination Figure 8 As shown, the slide of the slide rail 7 is divided into three regions, which are a first sliding region 71, a second sliding region 72 and a third sliding region 73, the front lifting arm 11, the rear lifting arm 21 and the driving block 4 all move in the first sliding region 71, the soft shaft hanging assembly 5 moves in the second sliding region 72, and the locking block assembly 6 moves in the third sliding region 73; the first locking groove 74 and the second locking groove 75 are arranged in the rear end sliding groove of the third sliding region 73, the first locking groove 74 is matched with the first inner clip 63, the second locking groove 75 is matched with the second inner clip 64, and through the arrangement of the first locking groove 74 and the second locking groove 75, the locking block assembly 6 can only move between the first locking groove 74 and the second locking groove 75. When the first inner clip 63 slides into the first locking groove 74, the locking block body 61 is inserted and fixed with the rear end of the mechanical arm 3, and when the second inner clip 64 slides into the second locking groove 75, the locking groove 62 at the front end of the locking block body 61 is separated from the rear end mechanical arm locking connecting part 33 of the mechanical arm 3, and the unlocking is completed.

[0033] When the sunroof is raised, the motor drives the soft shaft 8 to drive the locking block assembly 6 to retreat first, so that the mechanical arm locking connection part 33 at the rear end of the mechanical arm 3 is separated from the locking groove 62 at the front end of the locking block body 61, then the soft shaft 8 drives the soft shaft hanging assembly 5 to operate, so as to drive the driving block 6 to operate, that is, the whole mechanism assembly moves, the sunroof is raised, opened and closed.

[0034] The basic principle and main structural features of the present application are shown and described above. The present application is not limited by the above examples, and various changes and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. These changes and improvements are within the scope of the present application. The scope of protection of the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An outer slide panoramic sunroof locking structure, characterized by: The locking block body is provided with a locking groove at the front end for cooperation and connection with the rear end of the mechanical arm, and the rear end of the locking block body is provided with a first inner clamp and a second inner clamp for cooperation with the slide rail, the first inner clamp extends to the rear end, and the second inner clamp extends to the front end.

2. The outer-sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner clamp and the second inner clamp are of the same structure.

3. The outer sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first inner clamp comprises two outwardly opening elastic arms, and the ends of the elastic arms are provided with clamping heads for cooperation with the slide rail.

4. The outer-sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second inner clamp comprises two outwardly opening elastic arms, and the ends of the elastic arms are provided with clamping heads for cooperation with the slide rail.

5. The outer sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slide rail is provided with a first locking groove and a second locking groove, and the first inner clamp and the second inner clamp move between the first locking groove and the second locking groove.

6. The outer-sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first locking groove cooperates with the first inner clamp.

7. The outer sliding panoramic sunroof locking structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second locking groove cooperates with the second inner clamp.

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  • A panoramic sunroof for car interiors

    CN107433840B