Convertible vehicle

Abstract

Convertible vehicle with at least one rollover protection device (4, 5), in particular a rollover protection bar which can be extended through an opening (14, 15) which can be closed by a cover (11), characterized in that the opening (14, 15) is closed by a carpet lining (6) which, in a retracted position of the rollover protection device (4, 5), is arranged between the rollover protection device (4, 5) and the cover (11) and closes the opening (14, 15) in such a way that the carpet lining (6) prevents unwanted ingress of dirt into a receiving space for the rollover protection bar (4, 5) when the cover (11) does not close the opening (14, 15), wherein the carpet lining (6) has at least one opening line (20) in the area of ​​the rollover protection device (4, 5) which is designed as a section.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a convertible vehicle with at least one rollover protection device, in particular a rollover protection bar, which can be extended through an opening that can be closed by a cover.

[0002] German utility model DE 200 03 256 U1 discloses a convertible vehicle with a retractable rollover protection system which, in its retracted position, is at least partially covered on its upper side by one or more cover parts. German patent application DE 197 54 967 A1 discloses a vehicle with a rear folding soft top which is fixed to the vehicle at its lower rear edge or attached to an adjustable vehicle part. A rollover protection element is arranged in a front or middle section of the folding soft top in its closed position. This element is adjustable from an approximately horizontal, unused position to an approximately vertical protective position. After removing a front roof section, the folding soft top and the rollover protection element are to be wholly or partially retracted into a rear storage compartment. When the vehicle roof is fully open, the folding soft top and the rollover protection element are covered by at least one cover part.which is to be attached to the vehicle in this manner or has a predetermined breaking point, wherein the rollover protection element is automatically adjustable from the non-use position to the protective position by a sensor-controlled adjustment device, and the cover part can either move with the rollover protection element or be moved out of the adjustment range of the rollover protection element, wherein the cover part has a predetermined breaking point on each of its side areas above its attachment to the vehicle or vehicle part, at which the cover part tears open when the rollover protection element is adjusted into the protective position, wherein the two lateral predetermined breaking points are connected via a rear,The transverse predetermined breaking point in the cover part is connected. German patent application DE 103 57 053 A1 discloses a passenger car with an open body, a roll bar, and a tear-off cover. German patent application DE 10 2008 031 835 A1 discloses a motor vehicle with a rollover protection device and a cover element that covers the roll bars of rollover protection units. European patent application EP 1 510 412 A1 discloses a rollover assembly for a vehicle with a cover element that is breakable and arranged to cover the roll bar when the roll bar is in a stowed position and breaks upon deployment of the roll bar, wherein the vehicle may further include a removable cover arranged to cover the roll bar when the roll bar is in a stowed position and is displaced upon deployment of the roll bar.

[0003] The object of the invention is to prevent the unwanted ingress of dirt into a receiving space for the rollover protection bar in a convertible vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0004] The problem is solved by a convertible vehicle with the features of claim 1. The cover includes, for example, cover flaps attached to a convertible top compartment lid. If the convertible top compartment lid is removed or lifted from the opening through which the rollover protection bar extends, dirt can enter the compartment for the rollover protection bar. The additional carpet lining, preferably arranged under the cover, effectively prevents unwanted dirt from entering the compartment for the rollover protection bar, even when the convertible top compartment lid and the cover do not completely close the opening through which the rollover protection bar extends. The carpet lining seals the opening through which the rollover protection bar extends dust-tight as long as the bar is retracted, even when the convertible top compartment lid and the cover are lifted or removed.The opening line allows the rollover protection bar to extend from its retracted position and can, for example, be designed as a slot. However, the opening line can also be designed as a predetermined breaking line, a predetermined tear line, or a predetermined cutting line. It is essential that the opening line is designed and constructed in such a way that the carpet covering does not, or only minimally, impede the opening movement of the rollover protection bar. Designing the opening line as a cut simplifies manufacturing. The opening line can be continuous or interrupted.

[0005] A preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the opening line is arranged off-center relative to the rollover protection bar. The term "off-center" refers to a center line of the rollover protection bar, which is preferably arranged transversely to one of the longitudinal directions of the convertible vehicle. With a centered arrangement, the opening line would be located directly above the rollover protection bar. The off-center arrangement of the opening line facilitates the deployment of the rollover protection bar.

[0006] Another preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the opening line is arranged offset from a center line of the rollover protection. The opening line preferably extends, at least partially, parallel to the center line of the rollover protection bar.

[0007] Another preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the opening line is arranged offset forward of the center line of the rollover protection barrier in the forward direction of travel of the convertible vehicle. The opening line is preferably arranged substantially parallel to the center line of the rollover protection barrier and substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction of the convertible vehicle.

[0008] Another preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the opening line is designed and arranged such that, when the rollover protection bar is extended, carpet flaps of different sizes and / or asymmetrical shapes are formed in the carpet trim. The term "asymmetrical" refers to the center line of the rollover protection bar. Due to the design of the opening line according to the invention, carpet flaps of different lengths are created when the carpet trim is opened. This offers the advantage that the carpet flaps do not interfere with the range of motion of a cover flap arranged above it, which is also opened by the extending rollover protection bar.

[0009] Another preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the opening line transitions into transverse opening lines at both ends. These transverse opening lines extend perpendicular to the first opening line, which runs essentially parallel to the center line of the roll bar. The transverse opening lines are preferably arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the convertible vehicle. The transverse opening lines, which are preferably also designed as cuts, simplify and, in particular, make reproducible the formation of the carpet flaps when the roll bar is deployed.

[0010] Another preferred embodiment of the convertible vehicle is characterized in that the cover comprises at least one cover flap which is attached to a convertible top compartment lid such that the cover flap opens when the rollover protection is extended. When the rollover protection is retracted, the opening line of the carpet trim is covered by the cover flap as long as the convertible top compartment lid with the cover flap is not lifted or removed.

[0011] According to a further aspect of the invention, the opening line can have at least one through-hole for a pin or pin that may be attached to the rollover protection bar. The pin or pin extends from the rollover protection bar preferably upwards and may, for example, have a sensor function. Alternatively or additionally, the pin or pin can serve to simplify the positioning of the carpet trim during installation or the deployment of the carpet trim when the rollover protection bar is extended.

[0012] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description, in which an exemplary embodiment is described in detail with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a perspective view of the rear of a convertible vehicle with the convertible top compartment lid removed from above; Fig. 2 an enlarged section from Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 A perspective view of a convertible top compartment lid with an extended rollover protection bar, viewed obliquely from behind.

[0013] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a convertible vehicle 1 with a rear section 2 in perspective and with the convertible top compartment cover removed. Two rollover protection bars 4, 5 are arranged in the rear section 2, which, in the illustrated view, are in their retracted position under a carpet covering 6. The carpet covering 6 prevents dirt or dust from entering the compartments or cassettes for the rollover protection bars 4, 5 located beneath the carpet covering 6.

[0014] In Fig. Figure 3 shows a convertible top compartment lid 10 in perspective. The convertible top compartment lid 10 rests on the carpet trim when installed, which is located in Fig. 1 is labelled with 6. A cover flap 11 is attached to the convertible top compartment lid 10 in such a way that, when the rollover protection bar 4 is retracted, it closes an opening 14 in the convertible top compartment lid 10.

[0015] When activated, the rollover protection bar 4 extends from its underlying mounting space through the opening 14, as can be seen in Fig. 3. For the second rollover protection bar 5, the convertible top compartment cover 10 has a similar opening 15, which is located in Fig. 3 is shown without rollover protection bar and without cover flap.

[0016] In Fig. Figure 2 shows that the carpet covering 6 has an opening line 20 in the area where the rollover protection bar 4 is located, which is indicated by a dashed line. The opening line 20 extends longitudinally along the rollover protection bar 4, i.e., essentially perpendicular to a forward direction of travel. Fig. 2 is indicated by an arrow 18.

[0017] The opening line 20 is not positioned exactly centrally above a center line of the rollover protection bar 4, which also extends transversely to the forward direction of travel 18 of the convertible vehicle 1. The opening line 20 is offset relative to the center line of the rollover protection bar 4 in the forward direction of travel 18.

[0018] The opening line 20 extends beyond the rollover protection bar 4, indicated by a raised section, and transitions at its ends into two transverse opening lines 21, 22, which extend parallel to the forward direction 18, corresponding to the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Arrows 23, 24 indicate that the carpet trim 6 opens along opening line 20 and along transverse opening lines 21, 22 when the rollover protection bar 4 is extended.

[0019] When the rollover protection bar 4 is extended, carpet flaps 31, 32 are formed in the carpet lining. Due to the offset arrangement of the opening line 20 relative to the center line of the rollover protection bar 4, these flaps are of different lengths. The length is defined as the extent of the carpet flaps 31, 32 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0020] The asymmetrical design of the carpet flaps 31, 32 offers the advantage that the carpet flaps 31, 32 do not interfere with the movement of the cover flap 11 located above them, which is also opened by the extending rollover protection bar 4. The carpet lining 6 is pressed and slotted in the area of ​​the rollover protection bar 4.

[0021] When the rollover protection bar 4 is triggered, it presses open the carpet material located between the cover flap 11 and the rollover protection bar 4 along the opening lines 20 to 22, allowing the rollover protection bar 4 to extend. A pin or stud 26 may be attached to the rollover protection bar 4, extending through a through-hole 25 that is recessed in the carpet trim 6 in the area of ​​the opening line 10.

Claims

[1] Convertible vehicle with at least one rollover protection device (4,5), in particular a rollover protection bar which can be extended through an opening (14,15) which can be closed by a cover (11), characterized by , that the opening (14,15) is closed by a carpet lining (6) which, in a retracted position of the rollover protection (4,5), is arranged between the rollover protection (4,5) and the cover (11) and closes the opening (14,15) in such a way that the carpet lining (6) prevents unwanted ingress of dirt into a receiving space for the rollover protection bar (4,5) when the cover (11) does not close the opening (14,15), wherein the carpet lining (6) has at least one opening line (20) in the area of ​​the rollover protection (4,5) which is designed as a cut. [2] Convertible vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by , that the opening line (20) is arranged off-center to the rollover protection (4). [3] Convertible vehicle according to claim 2, characterized by , that the opening line (20) is arranged offset from a center line of the rollover protection (4). [4] Convertible vehicle according to claim 3, characterized by , that the opening line (20) in the forward direction (18) of the convertible vehicle (1) is arranged offset forward to the center line of the rollover protection (4). [5] Convertible vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the opening line (20) is designed and arranged in such a way that when the rollover protection (4) is extended, carpet flaps (31,32) of different sizes and / or asymmetrical shapes are formed in the carpet lining (6). [6] Convertible vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the opening line (20) transitions at its two ends into transverse opening lines (21,22). [7] Convertible vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the cover (11) includes at least one cover flap which is attached to a convertible top compartment lid (10) in such a way that the cover flap opens when the rollover protection (4) is extended.

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