A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LONGYAN CHANGFENG SPECIAL VEHICLE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-30
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of flip-top sunroofs, specifically to a flip-top sunroof for mobile emergency rescue vehicles. Background Technology
[0002] Mobile emergency rescue vehicles, as key equipment for rescue operations in fields such as power, communications, disaster relief, and military, must provide necessary support conditions for various operations. The lighting equipment, communication equipment, and engine water tanks installed inside the vehicle generate a significant amount of heat during operation, and may need to extend outside the vehicle to function. Therefore, it is essential to have large operable windows in the roof of the vehicle, which not only meet the space requirements for equipment to extend outside the vehicle when in use, but also provide a cooling and ventilation path for the internal equipment, ensuring stable operation.
[0003] Currently, most mobile emergency rescue vehicles use a horizontally opening sunroof structure, which has significant drawbacks in practical applications. When the sunroof opens along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, it easily interferes with other equipment also located on the roof, preventing them from functioning properly. If the sunroof opens along the left-to-right direction, the protruding sunroof encroaches on road space, affecting the normal passage of vehicles and potentially causing traffic accidents, adding unnecessary trouble to an already tense rescue scene. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above problems, this utility model provides a flip-up sunroof for mobile emergency rescue vehicles.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the applicant provides a flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle, comprising a vehicle body, a cover assembly, and a power unit. The top of the vehicle body has an opening, and a sunroof frame is fixedly installed at the opening, with the sunroof frame fixedly connected to the vehicle body. The cover assembly is rotatably connected to the vehicle body and abuts against the sunroof frame, and is used to close the opening. The power unit is located below the cover assembly, with one end detachably connected to the cover assembly and the other end detachably connected to the inner wall of the vehicle body. The power unit is used to drive the cover assembly to rotate relative to the vehicle body to open or close the opening.
[0006] Preferably, the cover assembly includes a first sunroof cover and a second sunroof cover, which are respectively hinged to opposite sides of the roof of the carriage.
[0007] Preferably, both the first sunroof cover and the second sunroof cover are hinged to the carriage via hinged joints, and there are multiple hinged joints.
[0008] Preferably, the power component includes an upper bracket, an electric rod, and a lower bracket. The upper bracket is threadedly connected to the cover and rotatably connected to the electric rod. The lower bracket is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the carriage and rotatably connected to the electric rod.
[0009] Preferably, there are multiple power components.
[0010] Preferably, the sunroof frame has a sloping structure along the width of the carriage, and the height of the middle part of the sunroof frame is higher than the height of the sides of the sunroof frame.
[0011] Preferably, the system further includes a movable crossbeam, which is disposed in the middle of the sunroof frame and is detachably connected to the sunroof frame. Both sides of the movable crossbeam are provided with a first stop edge along the length of the carriage. The edge of the cover is provided with a second stop edge. The sunroof frame is provided with a third stop edge near the opening. After the cover closes the opening, the first stop edge and the third stop edge are both placed inside the second stop edge.
[0012] Preferably, the system further includes a control module, which includes a control panel and a PLC controller. The control panel is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the power component.
[0013] Unlike existing technologies, the above-mentioned technical solution has the following advantages: This utility model hinges a first and second sunroof cover to both sides of the opening edge on the top of the vehicle compartment, and connects multiple power components to the first and second sunroof covers respectively. This allows the first and second sunroof covers to flip upwards, enabling the opening of the top of the vehicle compartment. This avoids the space encroachment problem of "horizontal sliding sunroofs," ensuring that the sunroof covers do not interfere with rescue equipment placed on the top of the vehicle compartment, nor encroach on road space, thus ensuring normal passage for passing vehicles. The sunroof frame features a sloping structure, effectively preventing rainwater from entering the vehicle compartment and reducing wind noise during emergency rescue vehicle operation. An electric lever drives the opening and closing of the first and second sunroof covers, allowing users to easily open and close the top of the vehicle compartment opening via control equipment, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving convenience and efficiency.
[0014] The above description of the utility model is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model and to implement it based on the description and drawings, and to make the above-mentioned objectives and other objectives, features and advantages of this utility model easier to understand, the following description is provided in conjunction with the specific embodiments and drawings of this utility model. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The accompanying drawings are only used to illustrate the principles, implementation methods, applications, features, and effects of the present invention and other related contents, and should not be considered as limitations on the present invention.
[0016] In the accompanying drawings of the instruction manual:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the first sunroof cover and the second sunroof cover in the open state in this embodiment;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the first sunroof cover and the second sunroof cover in the open state in this embodiment;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section C;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the closed state of the first sunroof cover and the second sunroof cover in this embodiment;
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of part B in the middle.
[0023] The reference numerals used in the above figures are explained as follows:
[0024] 1. Carriage; 11. Opening; 12. Sunroof frame; 121. Third stop edge; 13. Movable crossbeam; 131. First stop edge; 2. Cover assembly; 21. First sunroof cover; 22. Second sunroof cover; 23. Second stop edge; 3. Power component; 31. Electric rod; 32. Upper bracket; 33. Lower bracket; 4. Hinge. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To illustrate in detail the possible application scenarios, technical principles, implementable specific solutions, and achievable objectives and effects of this utility model, the following description, in conjunction with the listed specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, provides a detailed explanation. The embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the technical solutions of this utility model and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0026] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this utility model. The term "embodiment" appearing in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it specifically limit its independence or connection with other embodiments. In principle, in this utility model, as long as there are no technical contradictions or conflicts, the technical features mentioned in each embodiment can be combined in any way to form corresponding implementable technical solutions.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the use of related terms herein is merely for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to limit the invention.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, the term "and / or" is used to describe the logical relationship between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A exists, B exists, and A and B exist simultaneously. Additionally, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects have an "or" logical relationship.
[0029] In this invention, terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual quantity, hierarchy, or order between these entities or operations.
[0030] Without further limitations, the use of terms such as “comprising,” “including,” “having,” or other similar expressions in this invention is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which does not exclude the presence of additional elements in a process, method, or product that includes the stated elements, such that a process, method, or product that includes a series of elements may include not only those defined elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, or product.
[0031] Similar to the understanding in the Examination Guidelines, in this utility model, expressions such as "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; expressions such as "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more (including two), and similar expressions related to "multiple" are also understood in this way, such as "multiple groups" and "multiple times," unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, the space-related expressions used, such as "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the specific embodiments or drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the specific embodiments of this utility model or for the reader's understanding, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific position, a specific orientation, or be constructed or operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this utility model.
[0033] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," and "setting," as used in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral setting; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0034] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This embodiment provides a flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle, including a vehicle body 1, a cover 2, and a power component 3. The top of the vehicle body 1 has an opening 11, and a sunroof frame 12 is fixedly installed at the opening 11. The sunroof frame 12 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 1. The cover 2 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body 1 and abuts against the sunroof frame 12. The cover 2 is used to close the opening 11. The power component 3 is located below the cover 2. One end of the power component 3 is detachably connected to the cover 2, and the other end is detachably connected to the inner wall of the vehicle body 1. The power component 3 is used to drive the cover 2 to rotate relative to the vehicle body 1 to open or close the opening 11.
[0035] The carriage 1 is the main load-bearing structure of the mobile emergency rescue vehicle, providing installation space for equipment. The opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1 provides a basic passage for the installation of the sunroof frame 12 and the extension of equipment inside the carriage 1. The specific size of the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1 can be set according to the size of the carriage 1 and the size of the equipment that needs to extend out of the carriage 1 to operate. The sunroof frame 12 is a supporting structure fixed to the edge of the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1. It is made of high-strength stainless steel. The sunroof frame 12 serves as the supporting base for the cover 2, bearing the weight of the cover 2 and the impact force when the cover 2 is closed. At the same time, it can enhance the structural strength of the edge of the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1 and prevent the opening 11 from deforming. The cover 2 is a plate-like structure and is a movable component used to cover or open the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1. The opening 11 is opened and closed by rotation, effectively preventing rainwater and dust from entering the carriage 1 and ensuring that the equipment inside the carriage 1 is not affected. The power component 3 provides power for the rotation of the cover 2. Both ends of the power component 3 are connected to the cover 2 and the inner wall of the carriage 1, respectively. Its extension and retraction motion pushes the cover 2 to rotate around a rotation axis. When the power component 3 extends, the cover 2 is pushed upwards, opening 11; when the power component 3 retracts, the cover 2 is pulled downwards, ultimately abutting against the sunroof frame 12, closing the opening 11. Specifically, the cover 2 is rotatably connected to the carriage 1 (rather than sliding horizontally). When opening, it rotates upwards around the rotation axis (expanding towards the top of the carriage 1), and when closing, it descends around the rotation axis and abuts against the sunroof frame 12. This design avoids the space encroachment problem of "horizontal sliding sunroofs." When opened, the cover panel 2 flips upwards towards the roof and does not extend forward, backward, or left or right. Therefore, it will not interfere with roof exhaust vents, warning lights, or other equipment, nor will it encroach on road space. Furthermore, the power unit 3 is detachably connected to the cover panel and the vehicle body 1, facilitating subsequent maintenance and replacement of the power unit 3.
[0036] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In this embodiment, the cover assembly 2 includes a first sunroof cover 21 and a second sunroof cover 22, which are respectively hinged to opposite sides of the top of the carriage 1. The first sunroof cover 21 is hinged to the left edge of the opening 11, and the second sunroof cover 22 is hinged to the right edge of the opening 11, forming a "split-opening structure" that can be flipped upwards to the left and right sides respectively. Existing sunroofs are mostly "single-panel integral" designs, meaning the cover assembly 2 is a single plate structure. If the need to accommodate the extension of large equipment is required, the area of a single cover assembly 2 needs to be large enough, resulting in high power required for opening, which can easily damage the power component 3. Furthermore, the center of gravity shifts significantly when flipping, causing swaying and posing a safety hazard. By setting two sunroof covers as cover assemblies 2, the weight of a single sunroof cover is only half that of an integral cover assembly 2, significantly reducing the driving force required for the power component 3, reducing the load on the power component 3, and extending its service life. Meanwhile, the two sunroof covers are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the opening 11. When they are flipped, the center of gravity shifts to the left and right sides respectively, while the overall center of gravity remains near the central axis of the carriage 1. This avoids the problem of uneven force on the top of the carriage 1 caused by the center of gravity shifting to one side when the "integral cover" is opened.
[0037] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, there are multiple power components 3, each including an upper bracket 32, an electric rod 31, and a lower bracket 33. The upper bracket 32 is threadedly connected to the cover 2 and rotatably connected to the electric rod 31. The lower bracket 33 is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the carriage 1 and rotatably connected to the electric rod 31. In this embodiment, there are four power components 3. Two upper brackets 32 are respectively connected to both sides of the first skylight cover 21 and are at the same height. The lower brackets 33 used in conjunction with these two upper brackets 32 are respectively placed on the two inner walls of the carriage 1 perpendicular to the length direction of the carriage 1, and the two lower brackets 33 are arranged opposite each other. The other two upper brackets 32 are respectively connected to both sides of the second skylight cover 22 and are at the same height. The lower brackets 33 used in conjunction with these other two upper brackets 32 are respectively placed on the two inner walls of the carriage 1 perpendicular to the length direction of the carriage 1, and the two lower brackets 33 are arranged opposite each other. Specifically, multiple power components 3 are symmetrically arranged along the length of the cover 2 to jointly bear the weight of the cover 2 and the opening and closing driving force. If a single power component 3 fails (such as one of the electric rods 31 getting stuck), the remaining power components 3 can continue to drive, preventing the cover 2 from suddenly falling or becoming completely unable to open or close, thus improving reliability in emergency situations.
[0038] Please see Figure 1In this embodiment, the sunroof frame 12 has a sloping structure along the width of the vehicle compartment 1, and the height of the middle part of the sunroof frame 12 is higher than the height of the sides of the sunroof frame 12. The sloping structure means that the upper surface of the sunroof frame 12 is an inclined surface, gradually decreasing from the middle to the sides along the width direction (left-right direction) of the vehicle compartment 1, forming a "high in the middle and low on both sides" shape. Existing sunroof covers are mostly flat structures, which are prone to water accumulation in rainy weather. Rainwater cannot be drained quickly and can easily seep into the interior of the vehicle compartment 1, affecting rescue equipment. Moreover, when the vehicle is moving, the airflow on the flat surface is prone to turbulence, which increases the wind noise of the vehicle. In this embodiment, when the first window cover 21 and the second window cover 22 cover the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1, both the first and second window covers 22 are tilted. During the operation of the emergency rescue vehicle, the slope can effectively guide the airflow, reduce air resistance, reduce wind noise, and improve the vehicle's quietness. On the other hand, when encountering rainy weather, the slope can cause rainwater to slide quickly to both sides, preventing rainwater from accumulating and enhancing the vehicle's waterproof performance.
[0039] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 In this embodiment, a movable crossbeam 13 is also included. The movable crossbeam 13 is disposed in the middle of the sunroof frame 12 and is detachably connected to the sunroof frame 12. Both sides of the movable crossbeam 13 are provided with a first stop edge 131 along the length direction of the carriage 1. The edge of the cover 2 is provided with a second stop edge 23. The sunroof frame 12 is provided with a third stop edge 121 near the opening 11. After the cover 2 covers the opening 11, the first stop edge 131 and the third stop edge 121 are both placed inside the second stop edge 23.
[0040] The movable crossbeam 13 is made of high-strength stainless steel and is threaded along the length of the carriage 1 to the middle of the sunroof frame 12. The first stop edge 131 is a raised structure on both sides of the movable crossbeam 13, integrally formed with the movable crossbeam 13. The second stop edge 23 is a raised structure set on the edge of the cover 2, continuously arranged along the edge of the cover 2. The third stop edge 121 is a raised structure set on the sunroof frame 12 near the edge of the opening 11, continuously arranged along the edge of the opening 11. Specifically, when the cover 2 covers the opening 11 at the top of the carriage 1, the second stop edge 23 simultaneously wraps around the first stop edge 131 and the third stop edge 121. In rainy weather, rainwater can be blocked outside the carriage 1 by the second stop edge 23, the first stop edge 131, and the third stop edge 121, preventing rainwater from entering the carriage 1 and affecting the rescue equipment. Meanwhile, the installation of the movable crossbeam 13 can enhance the structural strength of the sunroof frame 12 and improve the overall stability and safety of the sunroof frame 12.
[0041] Please see Figure 5 In this embodiment, both the first sunroof cover 21 and the second sunroof cover 22 are hinged to the carriage 1 via hinged hinges 4, and there are multiple hinged hinges 4. In this embodiment, each sunroof cover has three hinged hinges 4 arranged along the rotation edge, and the three hinged hinges 4 are arranged along the same straight line (rotation axis) to ensure that the sunroof cover moves around a fixed axis when rotating, avoiding "jamming" caused by the offset of a single hinge (such as one side of the sunroof cover lifting up when rotating). At the same time, the three hinged hinges 4 are evenly distributed to avoid the breakage of a single hinged hinge 4 due to excessive force.
[0042] In this embodiment, the flip-top sunroof for the mobile emergency rescue vehicle also includes a control module. The control module includes a control panel and a PLC controller. The control panel is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the power unit 3. Specifically, when the user presses a button on the control panel (e.g., "Sunroof Open"), the command is transmitted to the PLC controller. The PLC controller's built-in program determines the current state (e.g., whether the cover is closed). If the conditions are met, it sends an action signal (e.g., "Extend") to the power unit 3 (in this embodiment, an electric lever 31), and the power unit 3 executes the action. After the action is completed (e.g., the cover is fully open), the power unit 3 sends a feedback signal to the PLC controller, which then turns the indicator light on the control panel green (indicating completion). By setting up the control module, the user can easily open and close the sunroof simply through the control panel, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving convenience and efficiency.
[0043] Finally, it should be noted that although the above embodiments have been described in the text and drawings of this utility model, this should not limit the scope of patent protection of this utility model. Any technical solutions resulting from equivalent structural or procedural substitutions or modifications made based on the essential concept of this utility model and utilizing the content described in the text and drawings of this utility model, as well as the direct or indirect application of the technical solutions of the above embodiments to other related technical fields, are all included within the scope of patent protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle, characterized in that, include: The carriage has an opening at the top, and a skylight frame is fixedly installed at the opening, with the skylight frame fixedly connected to the carriage. A cover assembly, which is rotatably connected to the carriage and abuts against the sunroof frame, is used to cover the opening; A power component is disposed below the cover component. One end of the power component is detachably connected to the cover component, and the other end is detachably connected to the inner wall of the carriage. The power component is used to drive the cover component to rotate relative to the carriage to open or close the opening.
2. The flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover assembly includes a first sunroof cover and a second sunroof cover, which are respectively hinged to opposite sides of the roof of the carriage.
3. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the first sunroof cover and the second sunroof cover are hinged to the carriage via hinged joints, and there are multiple hinged joints.
4. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power component includes an upper bracket, an electric rod, and a lower bracket. The upper bracket is threadedly connected to the cover and rotatably connected to the electric rod. The lower bracket is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the carriage and rotatably connected to the electric rod.
5. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple power components.
6. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sunroof frame has a sloping structure along the width of the carriage, and the height of the middle part of the sunroof frame is higher than the height of the sides of the sunroof frame.
7. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a movable crossbeam, which is located in the middle of the sunroof frame and is detachably connected to the sunroof frame. Both sides of the movable crossbeam are provided with a first stop edge along the length of the carriage. The edge of the cover is provided with a second stop edge. The sunroof frame is provided with a third stop edge near the opening. After the cover closes the opening, the first stop edge and the third stop edge are both placed inside the second stop edge.
8. A flip-up sunroof for a mobile emergency rescue vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control module, which includes a control panel and a PLC controller. The control panel is electrically connected to the PLC controller, and the PLC controller is electrically connected to the power component.