Modular automotive sunroof support

Abstract

This utility model discloses a modular car sunroof bracket, relating to the field of car sunroof technology. It includes a frame, a sunroof, and a actuator. The sunroof is located at the top of the frame, and its bottom is fitted to the top of the frame via a sealing element. The actuator is located at the rear of the frame and is fixedly connected to the rear of the frame. The inner cavity of the frame is provided with a sliding mechanism that works in conjunction with the sunroof. The top of the sliding mechanism is provided with a lifting mechanism that also works in conjunction with the sunroof. This utility model, by incorporating a frame, sunroof, actuator, sliding mechanism, lifting mechanism, and sunshade mechanism, solves the problem that when rapid air circulation within the vehicle is needed, the sunroof glass needs to be opened and closed manually. However, the opening height of the sunroof glass is relatively low, making it difficult to raise and lower the sunroof glass to an effective ventilation level as needed. This invention achieves convenient control of the sunroof opening height.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive sunroof technology, specifically a modular automotive sunroof bracket. Background Technology

[0002] Modular sunroof brackets are structural components that support the sunroof glass and ensure its proper opening and closing. They connect the sunroof glass to the roof, providing the necessary mechanical strength and stability. Sunroof brackets are typically made of high-strength steel, aluminum alloy, or other composite materials to ensure sufficient strength and lightweight construction. Installation of the sunroof bracket is usually completed during vehicle manufacturing and requires precise positioning and securing. During maintenance, the bracket's fasteners and moving parts should be inspected regularly to ensure they are not loose or damaged.

[0003] Modular sunroof brackets primarily serve as the main support structure for the sunroof glass, ensuring its stability and secure installation. They bear the weight of the sunroof glass, preventing it from swaying or shifting during vehicle operation. The sunroof bracket is typically integrated with sunroof rails to guide the sunroof glass along predetermined tracks for opening and closing. This design ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the sunroof glass's movement. The sunroof bracket usually includes sealing strips or sealant to ensure a tight seal when the sunroof is closed. This helps prevent rainwater, dust, and other debris from entering the vehicle, maintaining a clean and comfortable interior environment. In summary, the sunroof bracket plays a crucial role in the automotive sunroof system. It supports the sunroof glass, guides its movement, ensures a tight seal, protects other components, enhances aesthetics, and serves as a safe escape route. When rapid air circulation is needed, the sunroof glass must be opened and closed. However, the relatively low opening height of the sunroof can sometimes prevent users from raising or lowering it to an effective ventilation level. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, the present invention aims to provide a modular car sunroof bracket that offers the advantage of convenient control over the sunroof opening height, thus solving the problem of the inability to raise or lower the sunroof glass according to usage needs.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a modular car sunroof bracket, comprising a frame, a sunroof, and a driver, wherein the sunroof is located at the top of the frame, the bottom of the sunroof is fitted and connected to the top of the frame via a sealing element, the driver is located at the rear of the frame and is fixedly connected to the rear of the frame, the inner cavity of the frame is provided with a sliding mechanism for use with the sunroof; the top of the sliding mechanism is provided with a lifting mechanism for use with the sunroof; and the bottom of the frame is provided with a sunshade mechanism for use with the sunroof.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the sliding mechanism includes two slide rails, two sliders, and two connecting rods. The two slide rails are located on the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the frame and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. The two sliders are located in the inner cavities of the two slide rails. The rear side of the slider is slidably connected to the output end of the front side of the driver through a telescopic rod. The connecting rod is located on the front side of the slider and is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a crossbar, an electric push rod, and a top rod. The crossbar is located on the front side of the two connecting rods and is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting rods. The electric push rod is located on the rear side of the crossbar and is connected to the rear side of the electric push rod. The top rod is located at the output end of the top of the electric push rod and is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. The top of the top rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the skylight.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the sunshade mechanism includes a storage block, a folding sunshade curtain, and a snap-fit ​​block. The storage block is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the frame and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame. The folding sunshade curtain is located in the inner cavity of the storage block and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage block. The rear side of the folding sunshade curtain is fixedly installed to the front side of the driver via a telescopic module. The snap-fit ​​block is fixedly connected to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain and to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain. The front side of the snap-fit ​​block is flush with the inner wall of the frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, a power control module is fixedly connected to the rear side of the driver, and the power control module is electrically connected to the vehicle's central control unit via a connecting cable.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, arc plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the front side of the frame and the left and right sides of the rear side of the driver. The inner cavity of the arc plate is connected to a positioning pin by a thread, and the positioning pin is used to assemble and fix the frame to the roof.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the number of electric push rods and push rods are both three and are evenly distributed on the rear side of the crossbar.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model solves the problem that when rapid air circulation inside the vehicle is required, the sunroof glass needs to be opened and closed, but the opening and closing height of the sunroof glass is relatively low. Therefore, during use, it is impossible to raise and lower the sunroof glass to an effective ventilation stage according to the usage needs. This invention achieves the effect of conveniently controlling the opening and closing height of the sunroof.

[0014] 2. This utility model, by setting up a lifting mechanism and a sliding mechanism, allows the sunroof to be raised or lowered quickly, while the sliding mechanism, in cooperation with the lifting mechanism, can quickly drive the sunroof to move back and forth.

[0015] 3. This utility model, by setting up a sunshade mechanism, can provide sunshade treatment inside the vehicle, preventing sunlight from directly shining into the vehicle through the sunroof. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the opening and closing of the skylight;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the opening and closing of the sunshade mechanism;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a skylight.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Skylight; 3. Driver; 4. Sliding mechanism; 5. Lifting mechanism; 6. Sunshade mechanism; 401. Slide rail; 402. Slider; 403. Connecting rod; 501. Crossbar; 502. Electric push rod; 503. Top rod; 601. Storage block; 602. Folding sunshade; 603. Snap-fit ​​block; 7. Power control module; 8. Arc plate; 9. Positioning pin. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0023] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0024] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Reference Figure 1-4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention, which provides a modular car sunroof bracket, including a frame 1, a sunroof 2, and a driver 3. The sunroof 2 is located at the top of the frame 1, and the bottom of the sunroof 2 is fitted and connected to the top of the frame 1 by a sealing member. The driver 3 is located at the rear side of the frame 1 and is fixedly connected to the rear side of the frame 1. The inner cavity of the frame 1 is provided with a sliding mechanism 4 for use with the sunroof 2. The top of the sliding mechanism 4 is provided with a lifting mechanism 5 for use with the sunroof 2. The bottom of the frame 1 is provided with a sunshade mechanism 6 for use with the sunroof 2.

[0027] Specifically, the drive unit 3 can quickly control the sunroof 2 to rise and fall and move back and forth through the cooperation of the sliding mechanism 4 and the lifting mechanism 5, thus avoiding the inability to stably adjust the height of the sunroof 2.

[0028] Furthermore, the driver 3 moves through the sliding mechanism 4 at its telescopic output end. During the movement of the sliding mechanism 4, the lifting mechanism 5 and the sunroof 2 can work together to quickly move and adjust the sunroof 2 back and forth.

[0029] Example 2

[0030] The second embodiment of this utility model provides a modular car sunroof bracket. The sliding mechanism 4 includes two slide rails 401, two sliders 402, and two connecting rods 403. The two slide rails 401 are located on the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the frame 1 and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1. The two sliders 402 are located in the inner cavities of the two slide rails 401. The rear side of the slider 402 is slidably connected to the output end of the front side of the driver 3 via a telescopic rod. The connecting rod 403 is located on the front side of the slider 402 and is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider 402. The lifting mechanism 5 includes a crossbar 501, an electric push rod 502, and a top rod 503. The crossbar 501 is located on the front side of the two connecting rods 403 and is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting rods 403. The electric push rod 502 is located on the rear side of the crossbar 501 and is connected to the rear side of the electric push rod 502. The top rod 503 is located at the top output end of the electric push rod 502 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 502. The top of the top rod 503 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sunroof 2.

[0031] Specifically, the lifting mechanism 5 can quickly raise and lower the sunroof 2, and the sliding mechanism 4 can quickly drive the sunroof 2 to move back and forth by cooperating with the lifting mechanism 5.

[0032] Furthermore, the driver 3 is activated, which drives the sliders 402 on both sides to move through its telescopic output end. During the movement of the sliders 402, they will move the crossbar 501 through the cooperation of the connecting rod 403. During the movement of the crossbar 501, the sunroof 2 will be raised or lowered through the electric push rod 502 and the top rod 503. After the sunroof 2 is raised to the appropriate height, the sunroof 2 can be quickly moved back and forth to open and close through the cooperation of the sliders 402, the connecting rod 403 and the crossbar 501.

[0033] Example 3

[0034] The second embodiment of this utility model provides a modular car sunroof bracket. The sunshade mechanism 6 includes a storage block 601, a folding sunshade curtain 602, and a snap-fit ​​block 603. The storage block 601 is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the frame 1 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1. The folding sunshade curtain 602 is located in the inner cavity of the storage block 601 and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage block 601. The rear side of the folding sunshade curtain 602 is fixedly installed to the front side of the driver 3 through a telescopic module. The snap-fit ​​block 603 is fixedly connected to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain 602 and to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain 602. The front side of the snap-fit ​​block 603 is in contact with the inner wall of the frame 1. A power control module 7 is fixedly connected to the rear side of the driver 3. The power control module 7 is electrically connected to the car's central control unit through a connecting wire.

[0035] Specifically, the sunshade mechanism 6 can provide sunshade inside the vehicle, preventing sunlight from directly shining into the vehicle through the sunroof 2.

[0036] Furthermore, when the driver 3 is activated, the driver 3 will drive the folding sunshade 602 to slide back and forth through the telescopic output end at its bottom, thereby quickly driving and controlling the folding sunshade 602 to fold and extend, thus achieving efficient ventilation and auxiliary sunshade.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] Start the driver 3, which drives the sliders 402 on both sides to move through its telescopic output end. During the movement of the sliders 402, they will move the crossbar 501 through the cooperation of the connecting rod 403. During the movement of the crossbar 501, the skylight 2 will be raised and lowered through the electric push rod 502 and the top rod 503. After the skylight 2 is raised to the appropriate height, the skylight 2 can be quickly moved back and forth to open and close through the cooperation of the sliders 402, the connecting rod 403 and the crossbar 501. Start the driver 3 again, and the driver 3 will drive the folding sunshade 602 to slide back and forth through its telescopic output end at the bottom. This will quickly drive and control the folding sunshade 602 to fold and extend, thereby achieving efficient ventilation and auxiliary sunshade.

[0039] In summary, through the cooperation of frame 1, sunroof 2, drive unit 3, sliding mechanism 4, lifting mechanism 5, and sunshade mechanism 6, the opening and closing height of sunroof 2 can be conveniently controlled according to usage requirements.

[0040] The frame 1, skylight 2, actuator 3, slide rail 401, slider 402, electric push rod 502, folding sunshade 602 and power control module 7 used in this application can be additionally equipped with protective measures of common knowledge in this technical field under different usage environments, including but not limited to the following methods, such as protective covers for equipment protection, dustproof nets for equipment dust protection, and sealing components or waterproof coatings for equipment waterproofing, etc., which are commonly used by those skilled in the art.

[0041] It should be noted that the frame 1, skylight 2, actuator 3, slide rail 401, slider 402, electric push rod 502, folding sunshade 602 and power control module 7 are existing devices or equipment, or devices or equipment that can be implemented by existing technology. The power supply, connection method, usage method, power source, fixing method, installation method, control method, etc. of the equipment, as well as the materials of each accessory and the selection of various parameters are all common knowledge to those skilled in the art, and therefore will not be described in detail in this application document.

[0042] It is important to note that the constructions and arrangements of this application shown in several different exemplary embodiments are merely illustrative. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, those who consult this disclosure will readily understand that many modifications are possible (e.g., changes in the size, dimensions, structure, shape and proportion of various elements, as well as parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), mounting arrangements, use of materials, color, orientation, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in this application). For example, an element shown as integrally formed may be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of elements may be inverted or otherwise altered, and the nature or number or position of discrete elements may be changed or altered. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be changed or rearranged according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Without departing from the scope of this invention, other substitutions, modifications, alterations, and omissions may be made in the design, operation, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, this invention is not limited to the specific embodiments, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0043] Furthermore, in order to provide a concise description of exemplary embodiments, not all features of actual embodiments (i.e., those features that are not relevant to the best mode of carrying out the present invention as currently considered, or those features that are not relevant to implementing the present invention) may be omitted.

[0044] It should be understood that numerous specific implementation decisions can be made during the development of any practical implementation, such as in any engineering or design project. Such development efforts may be complex and time-consuming, but for those skilled in the art who benefit from this disclosure, the development effort will be a routine work of design, manufacturing, and production without requiring much experimentation.

[0045] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular automotive sunroof bracket, characterized in that: The device includes a frame (1), a skylight (2), and a drive unit (3). The skylight (2) is located at the top of the frame (1), and the bottom of the skylight (2) is fitted and connected to the top of the frame (1) by a seal. The drive unit (3) is located at the rear of the frame (1) and is fixedly connected to the rear of the frame (1). The inner cavity of the frame (1) is provided with a sliding mechanism (4) that works in conjunction with the skylight (2); The top of the sliding mechanism (4) is provided with a lifting mechanism (5) that works in conjunction with the skylight (2); The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with a sunshade mechanism (6) for use with the skylight (2).

2. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding mechanism (4) includes two slide rails (401), two sliders (402), and two connecting rods (403). The two slide rails (401) are located on the left and right sides of the inner cavity of the frame (1) and are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1). The two sliders (402) are located in the inner cavities of the two slide rails (401). The rear side of the slider (402) is slidably connected to the output end of the front side of the driver (3) through a telescopic rod. The connecting rod (403) is located on the front side of the slider (402) and is fixedly connected to the front side of the slider (402).

3. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (5) includes a crossbar (501), an electric push rod (502), and a top rod (503). The crossbar (501) is located on the front side of the two connecting rods (403) and is fixedly connected to the front side of the connecting rods (403). The electric push rod (502) is located on the rear side of the crossbar (501) and is connected to the rear side of the electric push rod (502). The top rod (503) is located at the output end of the top of the electric push rod (502) and is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod (502). The top of the top rod (503) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the skylight (2).

4. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sunshade mechanism (6) includes a storage block (601), a folding sunshade curtain (602), and a snap-fit ​​block (603). The storage block (601) is located at the bottom of the inner cavity of the frame (1) and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame (1). The folding sunshade curtain (602) is located in the inner cavity of the storage block (601) and is slidably connected to the inner wall of the storage block (601). The rear side of the folding sunshade curtain (602) is fixedly installed to the front side of the driver (3) through a telescopic module. The snap-fit ​​block (603) is connected to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain (602) and is fixedly connected to the front side of the folding sunshade curtain (602). The front side of the snap-fit ​​block (603) is attached to the inner wall of the frame (1).

5. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power control module (7) is fixedly connected to the rear side of the driver (3), and the power control module (7) is electrically connected to the car's central control unit via a connecting line.

6. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that: Arc plates (8) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the front side of the frame (1) and the left and right sides of the rear side of the driver (3). The inner cavity of the arc plate (8) is connected to a positioning pin (9) by a thread. The positioning pin (9) is used to assemble and fix the frame (1) to the roof.

7. A modular automotive sunroof bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of electric push rods (502) and push rods (503) are three each, and they are evenly distributed on the rear side of the crossbar (501).

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