Roof assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicles, and discloses a vehicle roof assembly and a vehicle. The car roof assembly comprises a car roof body, curtain cloth and a car body connecting part, the first end of the curtain cloth is connected with the car roof body, the second end of the curtain cloth is connected with the car body connecting part, a supporting part and a plurality of retractable elastic parts are arranged on the curtain cloth at intervals, and the supporting part is arranged between any two adjacent retractable elastic parts. The supporting parts and the retractable elastic parts are alternately arranged on the curtain cloth, so that the curtain cloth can be automatically folded, and the curtain cloth can be automatically and neatly folded when the car roof main body is closed or descends.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a roof assembly and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing vehicle adopts a liftable roof to improve the internal space of the vehicle. The liftable roof is connected to the vehicle body through a curtain, and the curtain seals the space between the roof and the vehicle body, thereby improving the internal space of the vehicle. However, after the roof is lowered, the curtain needs to be stored to avoid being stacked in disorder and affecting the user's riding experience. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application provides a roof assembly and a vehicle, which can automatically fold the curtain of the liftable roof, so that the curtain can be neatly folded when the roof is lowered.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the main technical scheme adopted by the present application comprises:

[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a roof assembly, comprising a roof main body, a curtain and a vehicle body connecting part.

[0006] The curtain comprises a first end and a second end, the first end of the curtain is connected to the roof main body, and the second end of the curtain is connected to the vehicle body connecting part.

[0007] A plurality of retractable elastic parts are arranged on the curtain at intervals, and a support part is arranged between any two adjacent retractable elastic parts. The support part is arranged at intervals between the adjacent retractable elastic parts. The support part and the retractable elastic part are located between the first end and the second end.

[0008] Optionally, the retractable elastic part comprises a ring-shaped elastic body.

[0009] The ring-shaped elastic body is fixedly connected to the curtain, or the curtain comprises a ring-shaped accommodating cavity, and the ring-shaped elastic body is located in the ring-shaped accommodating cavity.

[0010] Optionally, the predetermined ring-shaped area of the curtain is provided with the retractable elastic part, the retractable elastic part comprises a plurality of retractable elastic segments, and the plurality of retractable elastic segments are arranged at intervals along the predetermined ring-shaped area.

[0011] Optionally, the predetermined ring-shaped area is a continuous annular area extending in a predetermined direction on the curtain, the retractable elastic segment extends in the predetermined direction, and the retractable elastic segment is retractable in the predetermined direction.

[0012] Optionally, the first end of the curtain cloth is connected to the roof body through a connecting piece, and the second end of the curtain cloth is connected to the vehicle body connecting part through a connecting piece.

[0013] Optionally, the roof body is provided with a curtain cloth mounting part, the curtain cloth mounting part is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the connecting piece sequentially passes through the pressing sheet, the first end of the curtain cloth and the mounting hole to connect the first end of the curtain cloth to the curtain cloth mounting part.

[0014] Optionally, the vehicle body connecting part is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, and the connecting piece sequentially passes through the pressing sheet, the second end of the curtain cloth and the second mounting hole to connect the second end of the curtain cloth to the vehicle body connecting part.

[0015] Optionally, a sealing gasket is arranged between the first end of the curtain cloth and the curtain cloth mounting part.

[0016] Optionally, a sealing gasket is arranged between the second end of the curtain cloth and the vehicle body connecting part.

[0017] Optionally, the roof body can be moved to one of an open position and a closed position.

[0018] When the roof body is in the open position, the curtain cloth is in an open state, and the retractable elastic part is in a stretched state; when the roof body is in the closed position, the curtain cloth is in a folded state, and the retractable elastic part is in a retracted state.

[0019] Optionally, the roof assembly further comprises a baffle, one end of the baffle being used for being connected to the vehicle body or the vehicle body connecting part.

[0020] When the roof body is in the closed position, a containing space is formed between the roof body and the baffle, and the containing space is used for containing at least part of the curtain cloth.

[0021] In a second aspect, the embodiments of the present application provide a vehicle comprising the roof assembly as described in the above technical solutions.

[0022] The present application provides a roof assembly and a vehicle, comprising a roof body, a curtain cloth and a vehicle body connecting part, the first end of the curtain cloth is connected to the roof body, the second end of the curtain cloth is connected to the vehicle body connecting part, and the vehicle body connecting part is used for being connected to a vehicle body; a plurality of retractable elastic parts and support parts are arranged on the curtain cloth in an alternating manner, any two adjacent retractable elastic parts are separated by a support part, the support part is arranged between the adjacent retractable elastic parts, and the support part and the retractable elastic part are located between the first end and the second end; thus, by alternately arranging the support parts and the retractable elastic parts on the curtain cloth, the curtain cloth can be automatically folded, and the curtain cloth can be automatically folded neatly when the roof body is closed or lowered. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a roof assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a vehicle including a roof assembly of the present invention.

[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Vehicle body;

[0028] 2. Roof body; 21. Curtain; 22. Body connection part; 23. Support part; 24. Retractable elastic part; 25. Liner; 26. Curtain mounting part; 27. Connector;

[0029] 3. Pressure plate; 4. Sealing gasket; 5. Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0032] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although embodiments are shown in the drawings…

[0033] In this respect, however, unless otherwise specified, the accompanying drawings need not be drawn to scale.

[0034] The term "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.

[0035] The term "and / or", used in the present disclosure, only describes an association relationship of associated objects, which means that there can be three relationships, for example, A and / or B can mean that A exists alone, A and B exist together, and B exists alone. In addition, the term "at least one" in the present disclosure means any one of the plurality or any combination of at least two of the plurality, for example, including at least one of A, B, and C can mean including any one or more elements selected from the set consisting of A, B, and C.

[0036] In the description of the present disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the relative orientation or relative position relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the purpose of facilitating the description of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation. Since the embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure can be arranged in different directions, these orientation-indicating terms are only illustrative and should not be regarded as limiting. For example, "upper", "lower" are not necessarily limited to the direction opposite or consistent with the direction of gravity.

[0037] In addition, in order to better illustrate the present disclosure, numerous specific details are given in the specific embodiments below. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present disclosure can be implemented without certain specific details.

[0038] As shown in Figs. 1-2 The present embodiment provides a roof assembly which can be used in a passenger car or a commercial vehicle with a roof, for example, a sedan, a recreational vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. The vehicle includes a roof assembly and a vehicle body 1, the roof assembly is connected to the vehicle body 1 in a liftable manner, and the roof assembly is provided as a liftable roof assembly.

[0039] The roof assembly includes a roof body 2, a curtain fabric 21 and a vehicle body connecting portion 22.

[0040] The curtain 21 comprises a first end and a second end, the first end of the curtain 21 is connected with the roof body 2, and the second end of the curtain 21 is connected with the vehicle body connecting part 22, which is used to be connected with the vehicle body 1. Thus, the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1 are connected by the curtain 21, so as to form an internal space with the roof body 2 as a top and the curtain 21 as a side wall between the roof body 2 and the curtain 21 when the roof body 2 is opened, the internal space is communicated with the cabin formed by the vehicle body 1, so as to expand the overall volume of the cabin, and the cabin formed by the vehicle body 1 can be a passenger cabin or a cargo cabin.

[0041] Optionally, the first end of the curtain 21 is connected with the roof body 2 through a connecting part 27, and the second end of the curtain 21 is connected with the vehicle body connecting part 22 through the connecting part 27. Optionally, the connecting part 27 is a screw or a bolt, and the connecting part can also be a hook-and-loop fastener assembly.

[0042] In an alternative embodiment, the first end of the curtain 21 is connected to the roof body 2 by adhesion or welding, and the second end of the curtain 21 is connected to the vehicle body connecting part 22 by adhesion or welding.

[0043] Optionally, the roof body 2 is provided with a curtain mounting part 26. For example, the roof body 2 comprises a lining plate 25, the lining plate 25 comprises an edge part, and the curtain mounting part 26 is arranged on the edge part.

[0044] The curtain mounting part 26 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, which are arranged at intervals in the edge region of the roof body 2, so as to connect the first end of the curtain 21 to the edge region of the roof body 2 through the plurality of first mounting holes. Optionally, the side of the first end of the curtain 21 away from the curtain mounting part 26 is provided with a pressing piece 3, and the connecting part 27 passes through the pressing piece 3, the first end of the curtain 21 and the mounting hole in sequence, so as to connect the first end of the curtain 21 to the curtain mounting part 26. The connecting part 27 can be a screw or a bolt, and the connecting part 27 can be fastened and connected with the first end of the curtain 21 and the curtain mounting part 26 by cooperating with a nut. The pressing piece 3 can be arranged in a strip-shaped structure, and a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of first mounting holes are arranged on the pressing piece 3, so as to pass the connecting part 27 through the pressing piece 3 through the through holes, and press the first end of the curtain 21 towards the curtain mounting part 26 through the pressing piece 3.

[0045] The vehicle body connecting part 22 is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes. The vehicle body 1 is provided with a top opening matched with the roof main body 2. The roof main body 2 is connected with the top opening to connect the roof main body 2 to the vehicle body 1. The vehicle body connecting part 22 is arranged along the top opening. The vehicle body connecting part 22 can be a separately formed structure, which is connected to the vehicle body 1 by welding or bolting, or the vehicle body connecting part 22 is integrally formed with the vehicle body. Optionally, the second end of the curtain cloth is provided with a pressing piece 3 away from the vehicle body connecting part 22. The connecting piece 27 passes through the pressing piece 3, the second end of the curtain cloth 21 and the second mounting hole in sequence to connect the second end of the curtain cloth 21 to the vehicle body connecting part 22. The connecting piece 27 can be a screw or a bolt. The connecting piece 27 can be fastened to the vehicle body connecting part 22 with a nut. The pressing piece 3 can be in a strip-shaped structure. The pressing piece 3 is provided with a plurality of through holes corresponding to the plurality of second mounting holes, so that the connecting piece 27 passes through the pressing piece 3 through the through holes, and the second end of the curtain cloth 21 is pressed towards the vehicle body connecting part 22 through the pressing piece 3.

[0046] Optionally, a sealing gasket 4 is arranged between the first end of the curtain cloth 21 and the curtain cloth mounting part 26, so that the sealing gasket 4 seals between the curtain cloth 21 and the curtain cloth mounting part 26.

[0047] Optionally, a sealing gasket 4 is arranged between the second end of the curtain cloth 21 and the vehicle body connecting part 22, so that the sealing gasket 4 seals between the curtain cloth 21 and the vehicle body connecting part 22.

[0048] The sealing gasket 4 can be in a sealing strip structure. The sealing gasket 4 can be a rubber gasket or a silicone rubber gasket.

[0049] The curtain cloth 21 is provided with at least one support part 23 and a plurality of retractable elastic parts 24. Specifically, the curtain cloth 21 is provided with support parts 23 and a plurality of retractable elastic parts 24 at intervals. Any two adjacent retractable elastic parts 24 are provided with a support part 23 therebetween. The support part 23 is arranged at intervals between the adjacent retractable elastic parts 24. The support part 23 and the retractable elastic part 24 are located between the first end and the second end. Thus, the support part 23 and the retractable elastic part 24 are alternately arranged on the curtain cloth 21. The automatic contraction of the retractable elastic part 24 and the relative rigid support of the support part 23 enable the curtain cloth 21 to be automatically folded.

[0050] Optionally, the curtain cloth 21 is provided with 1-12 support parts 23, preferably 2-10 support parts 23, for example, 3, 5 or 8 support parts 23.

[0051] Optionally, the curtain 21 is provided with 2-13 retractable elastic portions 24, preferably 3-11 retractable elastic portions 24, for example, 4, 6 or 9 retractable elastic portions 24.

[0052] The support portion 23 can have a preset rigidity and a substantially constant circumference. The support portion 23 can be made of a material having a preset rigidity, such as metal, polymer or composite material.

[0053] Thus, the roof structure can be used as a liftable roof assembly. When the roof assembly is opened, the roof body 2 is lifted, the curtain 21 is unfolded under the stretching action of the roof body 2, and the retractable elastic portion 24 is switched from the contracted state to the stretched state, and the length of the retractable elastic portion 24 is increased. When the roof assembly is closed, the roof body 2 is lowered, the stretching action of the roof body 2 on the curtain 21 is gradually reduced, the retractable elastic portion 24 is automatically contracted, and the curtain 21 is automatically folded under the action of the support portion 23 and the retractable elastic portion 24, thereby achieving automatic folding and storage of the curtain 21.

[0054] The roof body 2 can be moved to one of an open position and a closed position. Specifically, the roof body 2 corresponds to one open position, and the roof body 2 can be switched between the open position and the closed position. Alternatively, the roof body 2 corresponds to multiple open positions, and the roof body 2 can be switched to different open positions to achieve different opening degrees relative to the vehicle body 1. When the roof body 2 is in the open position, the curtain 21 is in an open state under the stretching action of the roof body 2, and the retractable elastic portion 24 is also subjected to the stretching action and is in a stretched state, and the retractable elastic portion 24 has a longer circumference or length. When the roof body 2 is in the closed position, the curtain 21 is in a folded state, and the retractable elastic portion 24 is in a contracted state, and the retractable elastic portion 24 has a shorter circumference or length.

[0055] The roof body 2 can be arranged to be completely separated from the vehicle body 1 in the open position, and indirectly connected to the vehicle body 1 through a support or other connecting structure. Correspondingly, the curtain 21 is configured as a foldable ring structure, and is connected to the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1 at the first end and the second end thereof respectively, in particular, the edge region of the roof body 2 and the top opening side of the vehicle body 1, and closes between the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1. In an alternative example, the roof body 2 can be arranged to be partially separated from the vehicle body 1 in the open position. Specifically, one side edge of the roof body 2 is hinged to the vehicle body 1, and the roof body 2 is moved to the open position by rotating around a rotating shaft. The curtain 21 is configured as a foldable ring structure, and is connected to the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1 at the first end and the second end thereof respectively, and closes between the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1. Alternatively, the curtain 21 is configured as a foldable multi-side structure, such as a U-shaped structure. The first end of the curtain 21 is connected to the edge region corresponding to the side edge of the roof body 2 that can be away from the vehicle body 1, and the second end is connected to the top opening side of the vehicle body 1 corresponding to the side edge that can be away from the vehicle body 1, so that the curtain 21 can close between the roof body 2 and the vehicle body 1.

[0056] Optionally, the support portion 23 is configured as a ring structure or a U-shaped structure to adapt to the shape of the curtain 21 and support the curtain 21.

[0057] In an optional embodiment, the retractable elastic portion 24 is configured as a continuous extension structure, and the retractable elastic portion 24 is continuously arranged on the curtain 21.

[0058] Illustratively, the retractable elastic portion 24 includes a ring-shaped elastic body, and the material of the ring-shaped elastic body includes an elastic rubber body material or an elastic composite material. The ring-shaped elastic body is fixedly connected to the curtain 21, or the curtain 21 includes a ring-shaped accommodating cavity, and the ring-shaped elastic body is located in the ring-shaped accommodating cavity. The ring-shaped elastic body located in the ring-shaped accommodating cavity can be arranged to be fixedly connected to the curtain 21.

[0059] In an optional embodiment, the curtain 21 includes a plurality of continuous extension preset ring regions, and the preset ring regions are provided with the retractable elastic portion 24. The retractable elastic portion includes a plurality of retractable elastic segments, and the plurality of retractable elastic segments are arranged at intervals along the preset ring regions. Thus, the plurality of retractable elastic segments arranged at intervals make the preset ring regions stretchable, and the circumference or extension length of the preset ring regions is variable.

[0060] In an optional embodiment, the preset annular region is arranged as a continuous annular region extending along a preset direction on the curtain 21, the contractible elastic segment extends along the preset direction, the contractible elastic segment is contractible along the preset direction, and the contractible elastic segment has a variable length along the preset direction.

[0061] Illustratively, the contractible elastic segment includes a contractible elastic body, the contractible elastic body extends along the preset direction, and the contractible elastic body is contractible along the preset direction.

[0062] In an optional embodiment, the roof assembly further includes a baffle 5, one end of the baffle 5 is connected to the vehicle body or the vehicle body connecting portion 22, the baffle 5 extends along the side of the opening of the top of the vehicle body, the baffle 5 has an arc-shaped structure or a bent structure in cross section, and when the roof main body 2 is in the closed position, a containing space is formed between the roof main body 2 and the baffle 5, the containing space is used to contain at least part of the curtain 21, thereby restraining the containing space of the curtain 21 by the baffle 5 and shielding the curtain 21, and improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle cabin.

[0063] The embodiments of the present application also provide a vehicle including the roof assembly as described in the technical solutions.

[0064] Specifically, the vehicle includes a vehicle body 1, the vehicle body 1 includes a top opening, the vehicle body 1 is fixedly connected to a vehicle body connecting portion 22, the roof assembly is connected to the vehicle body 1, the roof main body 2 of the roof assembly is adapted to the top opening, and the roof main body and the top opening can be sealingly fitted. The roof main body can be lifted or rotated relative to the vehicle body 1, so that at least part of the roof main body can be raised relative to the vehicle body 1.

[0065] The above only describes the embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. The present application can have various modifications and changes for those skilled in the art. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of claims of the present application.

[0066] Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the drawings, various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and changes shall fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A roof assembly, characterized in that, Includes the main body of the roof (2), the curtain (21) and the body connection part (22); The curtain (21) includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the curtain (21) is connected to the roof body (2), and the second end of the curtain (21) is connected to the vehicle body connecting part (22). The vehicle body connecting part (22) is used to connect to the vehicle body (1). The curtain (21) is provided with a support portion (23) and a plurality of retractable elastic portions (24) spaced apart. A support portion (23) is provided between any two adjacent retractable elastic portions (24). The support portion (23) and the adjacent retractable elastic portions (24) are spaced apart. The support portion (23) and the retractable elastic portions (24) are located between the first end and the second end.

2. The roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retractable elastic part (24) includes an annular elastomer; The annular elastomer is fixedly connected to the curtain (21), or the curtain (21) includes an annular receiving cavity in which the annular elastomer is located.

3. The roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The curtain (21) includes multiple preset annular regions, each preset annular region is provided with a retractable elastic part, the retractable elastic part includes multiple retractable elastic segments, the multiple retractable elastic segments are spaced apart along the preset annular regions.

4. The roof assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The preset annular region is set as a continuous annular region extending along a preset direction on the curtain (21), the retractable elastic segment extends along the preset direction, and the retractable elastic segment is retractable along the preset direction.

5. The roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first end of the curtain (21) is connected to the roof body (2) via a connector (27), and the second end of the curtain (21) is connected to the vehicle body connection part (22) via a connector (27).

6. The roof assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The roof body (2) is provided with a curtain mounting part (26), the curtain mounting part (26) is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the connector (27) passes through the clamping piece (3), the first end of the curtain (21) and the mounting holes in sequence to connect the first end of the curtain (21) to the curtain mounting part (26). And / or, the vehicle body connection part (22) is provided with a plurality of second mounting holes, and the connector (27) passes through the clamping piece (3), the second end of the curtain (21) and the second mounting holes in sequence to connect the second end of the curtain (21) to the vehicle body connection part (22).

7. The roof assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sealing gasket (4) is provided between the first end of the curtain (21) and the curtain mounting part (26). And / or, a sealing gasket (4) is provided between the second end of the curtain (21) and the vehicle body connection part (22).

8. The roof assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof body (2) can be moved to either an open position or a closed position; When the roof body (2) is in the open position, the curtain (21) is in the open state and the retractable elastic part (24) is in the stretched state; when the roof body (2) is in the closed position, the curtain (21) is in the folded state and the retractable elastic part (24) is in the contracted state.

9. The roof assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The roof assembly also includes a baffle (5), one end of which is used to connect to the vehicle body or the vehicle body connection part (22). When the roof body (2) is in the closed position, a receiving space is formed between the roof body (2) and the baffle (5), and the receiving space is used to receive at least part of the curtain (21).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the roof assembly as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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