motor vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) with a windshield (2) and a vehicle roof (3) adjoining it. The essential feature of the invention is that no operating elements (4) and no detection devices (5) are arranged in or on the windshield (2). This allows for improved all-round visibility and a so-called greenhouse effect.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a motor vehicle with a windshield and a vehicle roof adjoining thereto, according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] DE 10 2016 220 333 A1 discloses a generic motor vehicle with a windshield and a roof attached to it, in which a layered arrangement is provided for darkening a transparent pane. The darkening capability of the transparent pane allows for glare protection.

[0003] In general, modern motor vehicles are designed to give their users the greatest possible sense of freedom, even offering passengers the feeling of being in a glass house with excellent panoramic views. For example, panoramic windshields are combined with glass roofs, which are intended to provide a virtually unobstructed view in all directions.

[0004] However, a disadvantage of the panoramic windshields known from the state of the art is that they are often restricted in terms of the greenhouse effect and visibility by operating and / or detection devices, such as a control unit for a vehicle roof, a rear-view mirror or a sun visor.

[0005] The present invention therefore addresses the problem of providing an improved or at least an alternative embodiment for a motor vehicle of the generic type, which in particular overcomes the disadvantages known from the prior art.

[0006] This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of independent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0007] The present invention is based on the general idea of ​​arranging or providing at least no operating elements or detection devices in or on a known motor vehicle with a windshield, in particular a so-called panoramic windshield, and an adjoining vehicle roof, thereby providing a virtually uninterrupted greenhouse effect to the user of the motor vehicle. By not arranging the operating elements or detection devices in or on the windshield, a completely novel and visually compelling design can be created.

[0008] In an advantageous development of the motor vehicle according to the invention, the operating elements, for example switches for operating a sunroof, and / or detection devices, for example a camera or a microphone or a rearview mirror, are arranged in the area of ​​a dashboard, an A-pillar and / or a vehicle door. In the motor vehicle according to the invention, the components that disrupt the design and visibility, such as the aforementioned operating elements or detection devices, are no longer arranged in the area of ​​the windshield, but are relocated, for example by means of a touch function, to the area of ​​a central display in the center console, an instrument panel or a vehicle door, etc. Smaller components, such as a microphone, can also be arranged in the area of ​​the A-pillar and thus relocated away from the area of ​​the windshield.Interior lighting, for example, can be installed in the A-pillar or a side panel using so-called mini-LEDs. Alternatively, a rearview mirror can either be omitted or replaced with a combination of a camera and a head-up display.

[0009] In an advantageous development of the motor vehicle according to the invention, the windshield can be darkened at least in certain areas to achieve glare protection. For this purpose, for example, switchable films can be integrated into areas of the windshield which, when energized, darken the area covered with such a film and thereby achieve glare protection. In theory, even several such switchable films can be superimposed, with a first layer providing glare protection, in particular a sun visor, while a second film layer can display warnings, such as a pedestrian logo or other hazard logo, or general traffic signs in the area of ​​the windshield.It goes without saying that the area of ​​the first film, which forms the sun visor, can also be divided into different sections and switched on, i.e., dimmed, in different ways. It is also conceivable for the films to be arranged overlapping or side by side.

[0010] It is practical for the vehicle roof to be at least partially transparent. An at least partially transparent vehicle roof can further enhance the greenhouse effect and provide unobstructed all-round visibility. It is also conceivable, of course, that the at least partially transparent vehicle roof can be electrically dimmed, particularly to at least reduce intense sunlight.

[0011] In a further advantageous embodiment of the motor vehicle according to the invention, a head-up display is arranged in the windshield. Such a head-up display can show the driver traffic-relevant information, such as speed limits or warnings. The head-up display can nevertheless be at least partially transparent, thereby at least partially maintaining the desired greenhouse effect.

[0012] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0013] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Components mentioned above and those to be mentioned below of a higher-level unit, such as a device, a device, or an arrangement, which are designated separately, may form separate parts or components of this unit or be integral areas or sections of this unit, even if this is shown differently in the drawing.

[0014] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0015] Showing schematically: Fig. 1 a view through a windscreen of a motor vehicle according to the state of the art, Fig. 2 a view analogous to Fig. 1, but in a motor vehicle according to the invention, Fig. 3 a representation as in Fig. 2, but with partially tinted windscreen to provide glare protection, Fig. 4 a representation as in Fig. 3, but with an additional head-up display.

[0016] In the following description of the figures, the same reference numerals are used for all identical components, which are used in the corresponding Fig. 1 drawn motor vehicle 1' are supplemented by an apostrophe in accordance with the state of the art.

[0017] According to the Fig. 1, a motor vehicle 1' has a windshield 2' and an adjoining, in particular at least partially transparent, vehicle roof 3'. Operating elements 4', such as actuators for an opening vehicle roof 3', and detection devices 5', such as a camera, are arranged in the area of ​​the windshield 2'. Pivotable sun visors 6' are also provided, which can be swung down to provide glare protection.

[0018] A disadvantage of the motor vehicle 1' known from the prior art is that the operating elements 4', the detection devices 5' and the sun visors 6' represent a not insignificant restriction of visibility in the area of ​​the windshield 2' and thus not only restrict all-round visibility but also at least reduce a desired greenhouse effect.

[0019] The motor vehicle 1 according to the invention Fig. 2 to 4, however, does not have any such operating elements 4, detection devices 5 and / or sun visors 6 in the area of ​​its windshield 2, whereby not only the previously described greenhouse effect is realized particularly effectively, but all-round visibility can also be significantly improved.

[0020] The operating elements 4, in particular a switch for operating a sunroof or for operating an interior light, can be arranged in the motor vehicle 1 according to the invention, for example, in the area of ​​a dashboard 7 and / or an A-pillar 8. The detection device 5, for example a camera or a display device in the manner of a rearview mirror, is also no longer on or in the windshield 2. The operating elements 4 or the detection devices 5 can also be arranged in a vehicle door 11.

[0021] Preferably, the windscreen 2 can be darkened at least in part to achieve glare protection, so that, for example, according to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, corresponding areas 9 of the windshield 2 can be darkened, particularly by means of films, to provide glare protection. Of course, the vehicle roof 3 can also be darkened, at least in some areas, in particular to prevent intense sunlight. The vehicle roof 3 is preferably transparent, at least in some areas, thereby achieving the desired greenhouse effect.

[0022] In the area of ​​the windscreen 2, a head-up display 10 (see Fig.4). In this head-up display 10, for example, warnings such as speed limits, pedestrians or no overtaking can be displayed. Both the head-up display 10 and the areas 9 that can be darkened to provide glare protection can still be at least partially transparent even when activated, whereby a certain degree of transparency and thus improved visibility is still possible even when the sun visor 6 is used through the darkened area 9 of the windshield 2. The sun visor 6 or the darkenable area 9 or the head-up display 10 can be implemented on different film layers that can be activated or powered differently and individually.

[0023] With the motor vehicle 1 according to the invention, a particularly unobstructed all-round view in the sense of a so-called greenhouse effect can be achieved, whereby previously disturbing, non-transparent components, such as operating elements 4, sun visors 6 or detection devices 5, can be omitted since these are now generated electrically. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

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Claims

[1] Motor vehicle (1) with a windscreen (2) and a vehicle roof (3) adjoining it, characterized by that at least no operating elements (4) and no detection devices (5) are arranged in or on the windscreen (2). [2] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that at least one operating element (4), in particular a switch for actuating a sliding roof, and / or at least one detection device (5), for example a camera or a microphone, are arranged in the region of a dashboard (7), an A-pillar (8) or a vehicle door (11). [3] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the windscreen (2) can be darkened at least in areas (9) to achieve glare protection or to create a sun visor (6). [4] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the vehicle roof (3) is at least partially transparent. [5] Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a head-up display (10) is arranged in the windscreen (2).

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