Sunroof luggage rack cover assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a sunroof luggage rack cover assembly and a vehicle, which can solve the problem that the structure of a sunroof cover turning mechanism in the prior art is relatively complex and occupies more space, which is not conducive to the space arrangement of the vehicle. The sunroof luggage rack cover assembly comprises a cover plate and a decorative plate. Both ends of the cover plate along the length direction are provided with rotating shafts. The rotating shafts are provided with limiting bodies which can rotate with the rotating shafts. The decorative plate is provided with a window, a rotating part and a limiting part. The rotating shafts are rotationally connected to the rotating part. The cover plate is opened and closed on the window under the driving of the rotating part relative to the rotating shaft. The cover plate is provided with a maximum opening degree relative to the window. The maximum opening degree corresponds to the limiting bodies rotating with the rotating shafts to abut against and limit the limiting part in the circumferential direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle roof rack technology, and in particular to a sunroof roof rack flip-up assembly and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As users increasingly value vehicle functionality, roof racks are becoming more and more popular. Roof racks are typically installed on the top of the vehicle, and there are usually pre-installed mounting points on the roof for this purpose.

[0003] In related technologies, a sunroof cover that can be opened is typically installed at the aforementioned mounting position. When the roof rack is not in use, the sunroof cover is closed to cover the mounting position. When the roof rack needs to be used, the sunroof cover is opened to expose the mounting position, allowing the roof rack legs to be installed on the roof.

[0004] However, the existing sunroof flip mechanism has a complex structure and occupies a lot of space, which is not conducive to the spatial arrangement of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to address the problem that the existing sunroof cover flipping mechanism has a complex structure and occupies a lot of space, which is not conducive to the spatial arrangement of the vehicle, and to provide a sunroof roof rack flipping assembly and vehicle.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly, the sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly comprising:

[0007] A cover plate, wherein both ends of the cover plate along its length are provided with pivots, and the pivots are provided with limiting bodies that can rotate with the pivots;

[0008] The decorative panel has a window, a rotating part and a limiting part. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating part. The cover plate opens and closes at the window under the drive of the rotating shaft rotating relative to the rotating part. The cover plate has a maximum opening relative to the window. The maximum opening corresponds to the limiting body rotating with the rotating shaft until it abuts against the limiting part in the circumferential direction and is limited.

[0009] The sunroof rack cover assembly described in this application features a hinge at both ends of the cover plate, with the hinges rotatably connected to the rotating part. This simplifies the rotation structure of the cover plate and optimizes the vehicle's spatial layout. Furthermore, the sunroof rack cover assembly also incorporates a rotatable limiting body on the hinge, which helps achieve structural integration between the limiting body and the hinge, preventing the limiting body from occupying excessive space on the cover plate. This improves the integration and compactness of the vehicle's structural layout, meeting the vehicle's spatial arrangement requirements.

[0010] In one embodiment, the window has a first window sill, and the pivot is arranged radially relative to the trim panel as follows: the pivot is disposed on the side surface of the cover plate facing the closed window, and the pivot and the surface of the trim panel have a preset height, the pivot and the first window sill have a preset distance, and the preset height and the preset distance are configured such that when the limiting body and the limiting part abut against each other, the outer surface of the cover plate just abuts against the first window sill.

[0011] In one embodiment, the maximum opening ranges from 60° to 120°.

[0012] In one embodiment, the limiting body includes a connecting section and a protruding section that are tangentially arranged. The connecting section is coaxial with the axis of the rotating shaft, and the protruding section has an inclined surface on the side facing the limiting part.

[0013] In one embodiment, the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly includes an elastic element for elastically pressing against the pivot in an axial direction parallel to the surface of the trim panel and perpendicular to the pivot.

[0014] In one embodiment, two limiting bodies are provided, which are spaced apart along the length of the rotating shaft. The limiting portions are provided to abut against the two limiting bodies, and the elastic element abuts against the portion of the rotating shaft located between the two limiting bodies.

[0015] In one embodiment, the decorative panel is provided with a positioning part, and the end of the rotating shaft is provided with a positioning structure. The positioning part is located at the end position corresponding to the length direction of the rotating shaft and is engaged and limited by the positioning structure.

[0016] In one embodiment, the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly further includes a bracket to which the trim panel is attached.

[0017] On the other hand, this application provides a vehicle that includes a glass panel and the aforementioned sunroof roof rack cover assembly, the sunroof roof rack cover assembly being disposed on the glass panel.

[0018] In one embodiment, the vehicle further includes a body panel with mounting holes, the glass panel being disposed within the mounting holes, and the cover plate being located between the glass panel and the body panel. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly in the closed state according to one embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The image shown is an enlarged view of the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly at point A.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly in the open state according to one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 The image shows a top view of the sunroof luggage rack flap assembly.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The sunroof luggage rack cover assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at point CC.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 3 The image shown is an enlarged view of the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly at point B.

[0025] Figure 7 for Figure 4 The sunroof luggage rack cover assembly shown is a cross-sectional view at DD.

[0026] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The enlarged view of the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly at point E is shown.

[0027] Explanation of icon numbers

[0028] 10. Sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly; 100. Cover plate; X, length direction; k, extension direction; 110. Rotating shaft; 111. Limiting body; 1111. Connecting section; 1112. Protruding section; α, maximum opening; H, preset height; L, preset spacing; 112. Positioning structure; 200. Trim panel; 210. Window; 211. First window sill; 220. Rotating part; 221. First limiting block; 221a. Mounting slope; 222. Second limiting block; 220a. Snap-fit ​​opening; 230. Limiting part; 240. Positioning part; 241. Positioning slot; 250. Positioning component; 300. Elastic component; 400. Bracket; 310. Positioning groove; 500. Mounting part. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a sunroof luggage rack flip-up assembly 10, which may include a cover plate 100 and a trim panel 200. Specifically, it combines... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the cover plate 100 has a pivot 110 at both ends along its length X, and a limiting body 111 that can rotate with the pivot 110 is provided on the pivot 110. The decorative panel 200 has a window 210, a rotating part 220, and a limiting part 230. The pivot 110 is rotatably connected to the rotating part 220, and the cover plate 100 opens and closes at the window 210 under the action of the pivot 110 rotating relative to the rotating part 220. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The cover plate 100 has a maximum opening α relative to the window 210. The maximum opening α corresponds to the limiting body 111 rotating with the rotating shaft 110 until it abuts against the limiting part 230 in the circumferential direction.

[0031] The sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 of this application features a rotating shaft 110 at both ends of the cover plate 100, which is rotatably connected to the rotating part 220. This simplifies the rotation structure of the cover plate 100 and optimizes the vehicle's spatial layout. Furthermore, the sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 of this application also includes a limiting body 111 on the rotating shaft 110 that rotates with it. This helps to achieve structural integration between the limiting body 111 and the rotating shaft 110, preventing the limiting body 111 from occupying excessive space on the cover plate 100, thereby improving the integration and compactness of the vehicle's structural layout and meeting the vehicle's spatial layout requirements.

[0032] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the window 210 may be provided with a first window edge 211. The arrangement of the pivot 110 in the radial direction relative to the decorative panel 200 is configured such that the pivot 110 is disposed on the side surface of the cover plate 100 facing the closed window 210, and the pivot 110 and the surface of the decorative panel 200 are provided with a preset height H, and the pivot 110 and the first window edge 211 are provided with a preset distance L. The preset height H and the preset distance L are configured such that when the limiting body 111 and the limiting part 230 abut against each other and limit each other, the outer surface of the cover plate 100 just abuts against and is limited by the first window edge 211. In this way, the first window edge 211 and the limiting part 230 can achieve dual limiting of the cover plate 100, thereby improving the limiting stability of the cover plate 100 at the maximum opening α.

[0033] It should be noted that, as Figure 5 As shown, the surface of the aforementioned trim panel 200 can refer to the surface of the trim panel 200 facing outwards from the vehicle. The outer surface of the aforementioned cover 100 can refer to the surface of the cover 100 facing outwards from the vehicle.

[0034] Specifically, according to the above embodiments of this application, by setting the preset height H and preset spacing L, it is helpful to arrange the position of the rotating shaft 110 at a preset position, which can be configured to enable the cover plate 100 to be flipped and abut against the first window edge 211.

[0035] It should be noted that the aforementioned arrangement of the rotating shaft 110 refers to the arrangement of the rotating shaft 110 on its cross-section relative to the center of the shaft 110.

[0036] For example, such as Figure 5 As shown, in the cross-sectional direction of the pivot 110, the x-axis and y-axis coordinate axes can be calibrated at the position of the first window sill 211. The preset position of the pivot 110 can be configured within the first quadrant of this cross-axis coordinate system. This allows part of the structure of the cover plate 100 to move upward to the position within the first quadrant after it is flipped, thereby achieving the effect that the outer surface of the cover plate 100 abuts against the first window sill 211. In this state, the luggage rack legs can be better installed on the trim panel 200 through the window 210. Therefore, in this embodiment, the user can design the specific values ​​of the preset height H and the preset spacing L based on the condition that the preset position of the pivot 110 is configured within the first quadrant, as long as the outer surface of the cover plate 100 abuts against the first window sill 211 and the cover plate 100 is at the maximum opening α position.

[0037] For example, in the process of designing the specific values ​​of the aforementioned preset height H and preset spacing L, the maximum opening α of the cover plate 100 can be determined first. Then, the cover plate 100 can be adjusted up and down along the extension direction k of the cover plate 100. In this way, under the premise that the cover plate 100 is at the maximum opening α position and the cover plate 100 abuts the limit at the first window edge 211, the preset height H and preset spacing L can be adjusted.

[0038] Optionally, the maximum opening α can be set to a range of 60°-120°, such as 60°, 70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 115° or 120°, so as to ensure that the window 210 has a sufficient opening for the roof rack to be installed.

[0039] Please see Figure 6 and Figure 7 In some embodiments, the limiting body 111 may include a connecting segment 1111 and a protruding segment 1112 that are tangentially arranged. The connecting segment 1111 is coaxial with the axis of the rotating shaft 110. The protruding segment 1112 has an inclined surface on the side facing the limiting part 230, so that the limiting body 111 can achieve the rotation and limiting function.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the radial cross-section of the limiting body 111 can be teardrop-shaped, thus enabling the radial cross-section of the limiting body 111 to be configured to include a peak-shaped protrusion 1112 and an arc-shaped connecting section 1111. The arc-shaped connecting section 1111 and the limiting part 230 always maintain a certain distance to ensure the smooth rotation of the rotating shaft 110 and avoid structural interference. The peak-shaped protrusion 1112 has a large radial height, so that when the rotating shaft 110 rotates to the aforementioned maximum opening α, the inclined surface of the peak-shaped protrusion 1112 facing the limiting part 230 abuts against the limiting part 230 to limit the rotation of the rotating shaft 110. This achieves the function of limiting the rotation of the rotating shaft 110, and the structure is simple and reliable.

[0041] Of course, in other embodiments, the aforementioned connecting segment can also be configured with other cross-sectional shapes, as long as the connecting segment 1111 and the axis of the rotating shaft 110 are coaxially arranged, and a certain distance is always maintained between the connecting segment and the limiting part 230 to ensure the smooth rotation of the rotating shaft 110.

[0042] The aforementioned protruding section can also be configured with other cross-sectional shapes, as long as the protruding section can have a large radial height. The side of the protruding section 1112 facing the limiting part 230 is provided with an inclined surface for mutual contact and limiting with the limiting part 230 when the rotating shaft 110 rotates to the aforementioned maximum opening α.

[0043] Optionally, the aforementioned limiting body 111 may be integrally formed on the rotating shaft 110, but is not limited to.

[0044] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the rotating part 220 may include a first limiting block 221 and a second limiting block 222 integrally formed. The first limiting block 221 and the second limiting block 222 are provided with a rotating groove and a snap-fit ​​opening 220a. The snap-fit ​​opening 220a is used for the rotating shaft 110 to enter when snapped on the rotating part 220. The rotating groove is used to limit the radial direction of the rotating shaft 110 and allow the rotating shaft 110 to rotate.

[0045] Optionally, when the cover plate 100 is installed on the trim panel 200, the rotating shaft 110 can be snapped onto the rotating part 220 along the snap-fit ​​opening 220a. The snap-fit ​​of the rotating shaft 110 into the rotating groove is completed by the elastic deformation of the first limiting block 221, and the snap-fit ​​limiting of the rotating shaft 110 is achieved by the reset action of the first limiting block 221 to prevent the rotating shaft 110 from disengaging from the rotating groove.

[0046] Alternatively, please continue reading Figure 2The first limiting block 221 may be provided with an installation slope 221a, which helps the rotating shaft 110 to abut when it is engaged in the direction of the vertical trim panel 200, thus helping to improve the ease and smoothness of engagement of the rotating shaft 110.

[0047] Please see Figure 2 In some embodiments, the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly 10 may include an elastic element 300 for elastically pressing against the pivot 110 along a direction parallel to the surface of the trim panel 200 and perpendicular to the axis of the pivot 110.

[0048] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the aforementioned direction parallel to the surface of the trim panel 200 and perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft 110 can be configured as direction M. The elastic member 300 can elastically press against the rotating shaft 110 in direction M, thereby further improving the limiting effect of the rotating shaft 110 in the rotating groove of the rotating part 220.

[0049] Optionally, the aforementioned elastic element 300 may be implemented as a spring sheet, and the end of the spring sheet may be configured as an elastically bent shape. In this way, on the one hand, it can adapt to the snapping action of the rotating shaft 110 in the direction perpendicular to the trim panel 200, and on the other hand, it can achieve the effect of elastically pressing against the rotating shaft 110 in the direction parallel to the surface of the trim panel 200 and perpendicular to the axis of the rotating shaft 110.

[0050] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, the decorative panel 200 may be provided with a mounting portion 500, which is used for mounting and fixing the aforementioned elastic member 300.

[0051] Preferably, the aforementioned mounting part 500 can be integrally formed with the aforementioned limiting part 230, which helps to improve the compactness of the structure and optimize the spatial arrangement of the vehicle.

[0052] Please continue reading. Figure 2 In some embodiments, two limiting bodies 111 can be provided, with the two limiting bodies 111 spaced apart along the length direction of the rotating shaft 110, and the limiting part 230 is provided to abut against the limiting bodies 111, which helps to improve the rotation limiting effect of the rotating shaft 110.

[0053] In some embodiments, the elastic member 300 can press against the portion of the rotating shaft 110 located between the two limiting bodies 111, which helps to arrange the elastic member 300 between the two limiting portions 230, so that it can abut against the protruding limiting bodies 111 of the rotating shaft 110, improve the stability of the cover plate 100 state, and also reduce the space occupied by the elastic member 300 in the length direction X of the rotating shaft 110, thus optimizing the space arrangement of the vehicle.

[0054] Please see Figure 2and Figure 8 In some embodiments, the trim panel 200 may be provided with a positioning part 240, and the end of the rotating shaft 110 may be provided with a positioning structure 112. The positioning part 240 may be located at the end position of the rotating shaft 110 in the length direction X and engage with the positioning structure 112 for limiting the rotation, thereby improving the limiting stability of the rotating shaft 110. Understandably, the aforementioned positioning structure 112 may be configured as a cylinder with a circular or semi-circular radial cross-section, and the positioning part 240 may be configured as a positioning block protruding from the surface of the trim panel 200. The positioning part 240 may be provided with a positioning slot 241 for the positioning structure 112 to rotate. Optionally, the aforementioned positioning slot 241 may be, but is not limited to, a circular rotating slot. This allows the positioning structure 112 to rotate on the positioning part 240, which in turn can cooperate with the rotation of the rotating shaft 110 on the rotating part 220 to achieve rotational limiting of the rotating shaft 110 at two positions, thus helping to improve the rotational stability of the rotating shaft 110. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 2 In some embodiments, a limiting body 111 near the positioning part 240 can abut against the side wall of the positioning part 240 to limit the rotation shaft 110 in its length direction X.

[0055] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, the sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 may also include a bracket 400, with the trim panel 200 connected to the bracket 400. The bracket 400 is used to connect the trim panel 200 to the sunroof glass of the vehicle, thereby enabling the sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 to be adapted and installed on the roof of the vehicle.

[0056] Please see Figure 1 In some embodiments, one of the trim panel 200 and the bracket 400 may be provided with at least two positioning members 250, and the other is provided with at least two positioning grooves 310. The positioning members 250 and the positioning grooves 310 are engaged with each other for positioning, which enables quick disassembly and assembly between the trim panel 200 and the bracket 400, and improves the ease of disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly 10.

[0057] Specifically, the aforementioned positioning component 250 and positioning groove 310 can be designed in a matching manner, which can improve the positioning effect of the decorative panel 200 and the bracket 400 during the assembly process.

[0058] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a vehicle that may include the aforementioned sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 and a glass panel, wherein the sunroof roof rack cover assembly 10 is disposed on the glass panel.

[0059] In some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a body panel with mounting holes, a glass panel disposed within the mounting holes, and a cover plate located between the glass panel and the body panel. It should be noted that the aforementioned mounting holes can be configured as windows on the top of the vehicle body for mounting the aforementioned glass panel.

[0060] Specifically, the vehicle described in this application has a rotating shaft 110 at both ends of the cover plate 100 of the sunroof roof rack flip-up assembly 10. The rotating shaft 110 is rotatably connected to the rotating part 220. This helps to simplify the rotation structure of the cover plate 100 and reduce the space occupied by the cover plate 100 along the vertical glass panel. This can adapt to the situation where the distance between the body sheet metal and the glass panel is small, optimize the space layout of the vehicle, and improve the integration and compactness of the vehicle's structural layout.

[0061] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0062] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly, characterized in that, The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly includes: A cover plate, wherein both ends of the cover plate along its length are provided with pivots, and the pivots are provided with limiting bodies that can rotate with the pivots; The decorative panel has a window, a rotating part and a limiting part. The rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the rotating part. The cover plate opens and closes at the window under the drive of the rotating shaft rotating relative to the rotating part. The cover plate has a maximum opening relative to the window. The maximum opening corresponds to the limiting body rotating with the rotating shaft until it abuts against the limiting part in the circumferential direction and is limited.

2. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The window has a first window sill, and the pivot is arranged radially relative to the decorative panel as follows: the pivot is disposed on the surface of the cover plate facing the closed window, and the pivot and the surface of the decorative panel have a preset height, the pivot and the first window sill have a preset distance, and the preset height and the preset distance are configured such that when the limiting body and the limiting part abut against each other, the outer surface of the cover plate just abuts against the first window sill.

3. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maximum opening ranges from 60° to 120°.

4. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting body includes a connecting section and a protruding section that are tangentially arranged. The connecting section is coaxial with the axis of the rotating shaft, and the protruding section has an inclined surface on the side facing the limiting part.

5. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The sunroof luggage rack cover assembly includes an elastic element that elastically presses against the pivot in a direction parallel to the surface of the trim panel and perpendicular to the pivot axis.

6. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting body is provided in two parts, which are spaced apart along the length of the rotating shaft. The limiting part is provided in two parts that abut against the limiting body. The elastic element abuts against the part of the rotating shaft located between the two limiting bodies.

7. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative panel is provided with a positioning part, and the end of the rotating shaft is provided with a positioning structure. The positioning part is located at the end position corresponding to the length direction of the rotating shaft and is engaged and limited by the positioning structure.

8. The sunroof luggage rack flip-top assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sunroof luggage rack cover assembly also includes a bracket, to which the trim panel is connected.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a glass panel and a sunroof luggage rack cover assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8, the sunroof luggage rack cover assembly being disposed on the glass panel.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a body sheet metal with mounting holes, a glass panel disposed within the mounting holes, and a cover plate located between the glass panel and the body sheet metal.

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