Device for holding roof elements

Abstract

Device for receiving roof elements (3, 3') in a storage compartment (8) of a motor vehicle (1), wherein a first and a second support (10, 11) are provided for placing a first roof element (3), wherein a locking element (12) is provided for securing the first roof element (3), wherein a third support (13) is provided for placing a second roof element (3'), characterized in that a further locking element (14) is provided for locking the position of the second roof element (3'), which is provided on a cover (9) of the storage compartment (8), and wherein the locking element (12) for the first roof element (3) serves as a support for the second roof element (3'), wherein the first locking element (12) is designed as a foam part made of a plastic foam, and wherein the further locking element (14) is made of an elastic material.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for receiving roof elements, in particular in the trunk of a motor vehicle.

[0002] It is known that the roof of motor vehicles can be removable, either as a single piece or, in particular, in the form of divided roof elements. Since the vehicle is especially exposed to the elements when the roof is open, it is particularly advantageous, especially in rainy weather, to carry the roof inside the vehicle so that it can be quickly reattached when needed.

[0003] FR 2 819 846 A1 discloses the installation of a roof element below the trunk lid, wherein the roof element itself is attached to the trunk lid and can pivot with it. This has the disadvantage that the trunk lid is difficult to operate because the additional weight of the roof element proves to be a hindrance.

[0004] DE 36 23 515 A1 and DE 1 810 253 A1 disclose the arrangement below a trunk lid, with the roof element being mounted on the body, which leads to disadvantages if the roof can be divided into more than one roof element, so that more than two roof elements have to be stowed.

[0005] JP 04 358924 A reveals the arrangement of three roof elements stacked on top of each other in a trunk. This leads to problems because, due to vehicle vibrations, the roof elements move relative to each other, rubbing against one another and thus damaging each other.

[0006] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to create a device for receiving roof elements, by means of which a plurality of roof elements can be safely stored and transported.

[0007] The problem is solved with the features of claim 1.

[0008] One embodiment of the invention relates to a device for receiving roof elements in a storage compartment of a motor vehicle, wherein a first and a second support are provided for placing a first roof element, wherein a locking element is provided for securing the first roof element, wherein a third support is provided for placing a second roof element, wherein the locking element for the first roof element serves as a support for the second roof element.

[0009] It is advantageous to provide an additional locking element to lock the position of the second roof element, which is provided on a cover of the storage room.

[0010] It is also advantageous if the first, second and / or third layer is designed as angle elements to engage an end area of ​​a roof element.

[0011] It is also advantageous if the pads are made of foam material, specifically plastic foam.

[0012] It is advantageous if the first locking element is designed as a foam part made of a plastic foam.

[0013] It is also advantageous if additional locking elements are made of an elastic material.

[0014] It is particularly useful if the foam material is EPP foam.

[0015] It is also advantageous if the elastic material is an EPDM material.

[0016] The invention will now be explained in detail using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1. A view of a motor vehicle with a removable roof, Fig. 2 a roof element, Fig. 3 the arrangement of the roof elements in a storage space of the motor vehicle, and Fig. 4 A section through the storage room with roof elements.

[0017] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 in which the roof 2 consists of two removable roof elements 3. Each roof element 3 is attached at the front to the windshield frame 4 and at the rear to the body 5. For this purpose, as shown in Fig. As can be seen from Figure 2, the roof element has centering pins 6 on the front, which engage in recesses in the windshield frame 4. A roof fastener 7 is provided on the rear, by means of which the roof element can be secured.

[0018] The two roof elements 3 are removable and can be stored in a storage space 8, such as the trunk, of the motor vehicle 1, see Fig. 3. This means that the roof elements 3 can be transported with the motor vehicle 1 and reassembled at any time.

[0019] The Fig. Figure 4 shows a section through storage compartment 8, which is designed as a trunk. Storage compartment 8 is covered at the top by a lid 9. Inside storage compartment 8, a first and a second support 10, 11 are provided for placing a first roof element 3. These supports 10, 11 are designed as angled elements and serve to securely support the roof element 3. Advantageously, the supports 10, 11 are made of a foam material, so that the roof element 3 rests on an element that protects it. The supports 10, 11 are soft enough to prevent damage.

[0020] A locking element 12 is provided on the roof element 3 above the support 11, which secures the roof element 3 upwards.

[0021] A third support 13 is provided for the second roof element 3', onto which the second roof element 3' is placed. The second roof element is placed on both the support 13 and the locking element 12 at each of its end regions.

[0022] The locking element serves both to secure the lower roof element 3 and to support the upper roof element 3'.

[0023] Furthermore, a second locking element 14 is provided for locking the position of the second roof element 3'. The second locking element 14 is located on the cover 9 of the storage compartment 8. When the cover 9 is closed, the locking element 14 presses against the upper roof element 3' and secures it upwards.

[0024] As in the Fig.As can be seen from 4, the first, second and / or third edition 10, 11, 13 is designed as an angle element, so that an end area of ​​a roof element can be engaged in the angle element for correct positioning.

[0025] In the embodiment according to the invention, it is advantageous if the supports 10, 11, 13 are formed as foam parts made of a plastic foam. The foam material can be an EPP foam material.

[0026] The first locking element 12 is also designed as a foam component made of a plastic foam. The foam material can be EPP foam.

[0027] It is particularly advantageous if the further locking element 14 is made of an elastic material, such as an EPDM material.

Claims

[1] Device for receiving roof elements (3, 3') in a storage space (8) of a motor vehicle (1), wherein a first and a second support (10, 11) are provided for placing a first roof element (3), wherein a locking element (12) is provided for securing the first roof element (3), wherein a third support (13) is provided for placing a second roof element (3'), characterized by that a further locking element (14) is provided for locking the position of the second roof element (3'), which is provided on a cover (9) of the storage space (8) and wherein the locking element (12) for the first roof element (3) serves as a support for the second roof element (3'), wherein the first locking element (12) is designed as a foam part made of a plastic foam and that the further locking element (14) is made of an elastic material. [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized bythat the first, second and / or third support (10, 11, 13) are designed as angle elements for engaging an end region of a roof element (3, 3'). [3] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the supports are designed as foam parts made of a plastic foam. [4] Device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the foam material is EPP foam. [5] Device according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the elastic material is an EPDM material.

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