Vehicle roof for a special protection vehicle as well as special protection vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle roof (2) for a special protection vehicle (1), comprising a first structural component (7) which has at least one first opening (12) which is covered by a first glass element (13), and comprising at least one second structural component (16) arranged in the vehicle's vertical direction (14) below the first structural component (7), which has at least one second opening (17) extending in the vehicle's vertical direction (14) at least partially below the first opening (12) which is covered by a second glass element (18) formed separately from the first glass element (13), by means of which the special protection vehicle (1) is protected against blasts, gunfire or the like.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle roof for a special protection vehicle according to claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a special protection vehicle with such a vehicle roof.

[0002] DE 100 49 581 A1 discloses an armor frame for bridging a transition area between a first armor layer and a second armor layer of an armored vehicle, wherein at least one armor layer with at least one first groove is provided, which extends parallel to the edge of the first armor layer in the installed state of the armor frame, and wherein the second or first armor layer is a roof or side armor layer made of an aramid fiber material.

[0003] Further examples of state of the art include DE 10 2020 129 501 A1, EP 1 370 457 B1 and DE 42 30 073 A1.

[0004] The purpose of the invention is to create a vehicle roof for a special protection vehicle and a special protection vehicle, so that security against external attacks and the comfort of the special protection vehicle can be particularly increased.

[0005] This problem is solved according to the invention by a vehicle roof for a special protection vehicle with the features of claim 1 and by a special protection vehicle with the features of claim 10. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the description.

[0006] A first aspect of the invention relates to a vehicle roof for a special protection vehicle. The vehicle roof can be referred to in particular as a roof. The special protection vehicle is, for example, designed as a passenger car.

[0007] The term "special protection vehicle" can be understood to mean, in particular, a specially protected vehicle, which can also be described as a security vehicle. A special protection vehicle preferably has at least one integrated armor plating to protect its occupants or cargo from external attacks.

[0008] The special protection vehicle has at least one first structural component which has at least one first opening. In other words, the first structural component has at least one cutout, which can in particular be referred to as the first cutout. The opening can in particular be understood to be a through-opening.

[0009] The structural component is preferably made of metal, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or entirely. The first structural component is, for example, designed as a body component of a body, in particular a self-supporting body, of the special protection vehicle. The body can be referred to in particular as the vehicle body. In other words, the first structural component is, for example, part of the vehicle body.

[0010] The structural component is, for example, at least substantially plate-shaped. For example, the structural component is connected, in particular at least indirectly or directly, to a roof frame of the vehicle roof, which is formed separately from the structural component. The roof frame has, for example, at least two transverse elements and at least two longitudinal elements. For example, the structural component extends in the transverse direction of the special protection vehicle at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, between the transverse elements. For example, the first structural component extends in the longitudinal direction of the special protection vehicle at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, between the longitudinal elements. The respective longitudinal element can be understood to be, in particular, a respective longitudinal beam, which can, for example, be referred to as a roof rail.The term "each transverse element" can refer in particular to a crossbeam, which can be specifically described as a roof crossbeam. Alternatively, the first structural component may be designed as the roof frame, specifically as part of the roof frame.

[0011] The first opening is, in particular completely, covered by a first glass element of the vehicle roof. In other words, the vehicle roof has the first glass element, which is formed separately from the first structural component and which closes the first opening, in particular completely. The glass element is formed, in particular at least partially, predominantly, or completely, from glass. The glass element can have at least one layer of glass. This means that the glass element can have one or more layers of glass, in particular layers formed separately from one another. Because the vehicle roof has at least the first glass element, it can be described, in particular, as a glass roof, for example, a panoramic glass roof.

[0012] The vehicle roof has at least one second structural component, arranged in the vehicle's vertical direction beneath the first structural component, particularly when the vehicle roof is installed in the armored vehicle. This second structural component is specifically designed separately from the first structural component. In other words, the second structural component extends, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, beneath the first structural component, especially when the vehicle roof is installed in the armored vehicle. This means that the second structural component is covered by the first structural component, particularly at least partially, predominantly, or completely, in the vehicle's vertical direction.

[0013] The second structural component is preferably at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, made of metal. For example, the second structural component is designed as a body component. In other words, the second structural component is part of the body of the armored vehicle. Preferably, the second structural component defines an interior space of the armored vehicle, at least vertically, and in particular directly. The interior space, which can be referred to as the vehicle interior, can in particular be understood to be a passenger compartment or a passenger cell. The second structural component is, for example, at least substantially plate-shaped.

[0014] The second structural component has at least one second opening extending, particularly in the vehicle roof's installed position in the armored vehicle, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, below the first opening in the vehicle's vertical direction. In other words, the second structural component has at least one second cutout which extends, at least partially, below the first cutout in the vehicle's vertical direction. This means that the second opening is located, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, below the first opening in the vehicle's vertical direction.

[0015] The second opening is covered, in particular completely, by at least one second glass element, which is separate from the first. In other words, the second opening is, in particular completely, closed by the second glass element. The armored vehicle is protected, or can be protected, from blasts, gunfire, and / or the like, at least by means of the second glass element, particularly in the roof area. In other words, the second glass element is designed or provided to protect at least one person, component, and / or load of the armored vehicle located behind it, particularly with respect to the vehicle's vertical direction below. In particular, the second glass element is designed to protect the interior from blasts, gunfire, and / or the like.

[0016] Thus, the integrated armor of the armored vehicle is at least partially formed by the second glass element. The armored vehicle may also have additional protective elements, in particular armor elements, that are separate from the second glass element.

[0017] The second glass element can be described as safety glass. The second glass element is preferably laminated safety glass, which can also be referred to as safety laminated glass. For example, the second glass element is laminated glass comprising two or more panes of glass, particularly flat glass panes, which are arranged one above the other and bonded together, for example, by a tear-resistant and / or tough-elastic film, particularly by lamination. In other words, the second glass element has, for example, several layers of glass. Furthermore, the second glass element can be understood to be, in particular, bulletproof glass, which can be described as bullet-resistant or blast-resistant glass and / or blast-resistant glass.

[0018] The term "blast" can refer in particular to an explosion or detonation caused, for example, by explosives. For instance, a blast would be an explosion caused by a hand grenade. "Shot-fire" can refer in particular to the firing of a firearm at the armored vehicle.

[0019] The invention is based in particular on the following insights and considerations: Because the vehicle roof has glass elements, a vehicle occupant located in the passenger compartment can view the surroundings of the armored vehicle, especially a part of the surroundings located above the vehicle, through the roof, and in particular through the glass elements. Furthermore, the glass elements allow a particularly large amount of light to enter the vehicle interior. This significantly increases the comfort of the armored vehicle, especially for the occupant. Because the vehicle roof has a second glass element, the glass roof can provide protection against gunfire and / or blasts.The second glass element, referred to in particular as protective glass, is designed such that the roof area of ​​the armored vehicle, referred to in particular as the glass roof area, is protected against gunfire and / or blasts. This significantly increases the security of the armored vehicle, especially against external attacks. The structure of the second glass element, referred to in particular as a glass superstructure, and in particular a layered structure, can be designed such that it can be integrated into the vehicle at different levels of protection against blasts, especially hand grenades, and / or gunfire. Overall, it is evident that the vehicle roof according to the invention can be used to create a glass roof, in particular a panoramic glass roof, for armored vehicles.

[0020] In a further embodiment, the second glass element is thicker than the first. In other words, the wall thickness of the second glass element is greater than that of the first. This means that the first glass element has a certain thickness, and the second glass element has a greater thickness. This significantly increases the security of the armored personnel carrier. In particular, it significantly enhances protection against blasts, gunfire, and similar attacks. Furthermore, the protection against blasts, gunfire, and similar attacks can be achieved, at least predominantly, and in particular entirely, by the second glass element.This allows the exterior appearance of the vehicle roof, particularly of armored vehicles, to be designed to be equivalent to that of a non-armored vehicle, i.e., not an armored vehicle. Furthermore, the manufacturing costs of the armored vehicle can be kept particularly low.

[0021] In a further embodiment, the first glass element is provided for without safety glass. This means that the first glass element is not safety glass, in particular not laminated safety glass. Thus, a standard glass pane, such as that used in the unarmored vehicle, can be used as the first glass element. This means that the first glass element can be designed as standard glazing. This allows the vehicle roof to be designed to be visually equivalent to the roof of the unarmored vehicle. Alternatively or additionally, at least the first glass element, and for example other parts of the vehicle roof, can be used across different construction variants for both the armored vehicle and the unarmored vehicle. This allows the manufacturing costs of the armored vehicle to be kept particularly low.

[0022] In a further embodiment, it is provided that, specifically with regard to the first and second structural components, the armored vehicle, and in particular its interior, is protected from blasts, gunfire, and / or similar attacks by means of the second structural component. In other words, the second structural component is designed or intended to protect the person, component, and / or cargo of the armored vehicle located behind it, particularly in the vertical direction below it. Thus, the integrated armor of the armored vehicle is, for example, at least partially formed by the second structural component. This significantly increases the armored vehicle's security against external attacks, especially blasts, gunfire, and / or similar attacks.The second structural component, for example, is made of armor steel, at least in some areas, and in particular predominantly or completely.

[0023] For example, the first structural component is not armored, and in particular, not made of armor steel. This means that the first structural component is, for example, free of armor plating, specifically free of armor steel. As a result, the exterior appearance of the armored vehicle's roof can be designed to be equivalent to that of the unarmored vehicle. Furthermore, the first structural component can be used across different vehicle variants, i.e., in both the armored vehicle and the unarmored vehicle, thus keeping the manufacturing costs of the armored vehicle particularly low.

[0024] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the structural components are spaced apart from one another, particularly in the vehicle's vertical direction. In other words, the vehicle roof has at least one space, specifically referred to as a cavity, which is bounded or formed upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction by the first structural component, and downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction by the second structural component, particularly directly. This means that the structural components are not coupled to each other, particularly directly, which can have a positive effect on the vibration behavior of the structural components and / or on their safety against gunfire, blasts, and / or the like.

[0025] For example, the gap is at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, filled by the second glass element. In other words, the second glass element extends at least partially within the gap. This allows for a significantly increased thickness of the second glass element, thereby greatly enhancing the armored vehicle's security against external attacks. Alternatively or additionally, the gap can be filled to varying degrees to achieve different protection levels for the armored vehicle. The degree to which the gap is filled with the glass element can thus be varied for different vehicle configurations to represent different protection levels. This allows for the efficient representation of the various vehicle configurations and protection levels.In particular, the manufacturing costs for producing the special protection vehicle(s) can be kept especially low.

[0026] In a further embodiment, the glass elements are designed to abut each other, particularly directly. In other words, the glass elements are in direct contact. This means that the gap, at least in the vertical direction of the vehicle, is completely filled by the second glass element. This allows for a significantly increased thickness of the second glass element, thereby greatly enhancing the armored vehicle's security against external attacks.

[0027] Alternatively, the glass elements can be spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction of the vehicle. This allows for a decoupling of the glass elements, particularly a direct one, which can have a positive effect on the vibration behavior of the vehicle roof and / or on the protection provided by the vehicle roof. Alternatively or additionally, the second glass element can be made particularly thin, thus keeping the weight of the vehicle roof especially low.

[0028] In a further embodiment, the second glass element is provided to have at least one support area by which the second glass element, particularly when installed in the vehicle roof position of the armored vehicle, can be supported or held, at least indirectly, for example directly, against the second structural component in the vertical direction of the vehicle. In other words, the second glass element rests, at least in the support area, particularly with respect to the vertical direction of the vehicle, either directly or via another structural element against the second structural component. By supporting the second glass element against the second structural component, the second glass element can be fixed particularly securely in the vehicle roof, and in particular, securely connected to the second structural component.This can significantly increase the mechanical strength of the second glass element, especially the connection of the second glass element to the second structural component, thereby significantly increasing the safety of the vehicle roof.

[0029] In a further embodiment, the second glass element is provided to have at least one support area, for example, designated as an additional support area, by which the second glass element, particularly when installed in the vehicle roof of the armored vehicle, can be supported or is supported at least indirectly, for example directly, against the second structural component in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and in particular is held or is held in place. In other words, the second glass element rests against the second structural component, at least in the additional support area, either directly or via an additional component, in the transverse direction of the vehicle. By supporting the second glass element against the second structural component, the second glass element can be fixed particularly securely in the vehicle roof, and in particular, securely connected to the second structural component.This can significantly increase the mechanical strength of the second glass element, especially the connection of the second glass element to the second structural component, thereby significantly increasing the safety of the vehicle roof.

[0030] In a further development, the second opening is designed to be larger than the first. In other words, the second opening is larger than the first. This significantly improves the vehicle occupant's view of the surroundings through the roof, particularly through the glass elements. Furthermore, it allows more light to enter the interior through the glass elements, thus increasing the interior brightness. This significantly enhances the comfort of the armored vehicle. Because the second opening is larger than the first, the effect of the first opening, i.e., the occupant's view and / or the amount of light entering the vehicle, is not obstructed by the second structural component.In particular, the second opening extends further outwards in the transverse direction of the vehicle, especially on both sides, than the first opening, and / or the second opening extends further forwards or rearwards in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, especially on both sides. In other words, the width of the second opening extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle is greater than the width of the first opening extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle, and / or the length of the second opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is greater than the length of the first opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, the second opening may be smaller than the first. In other words, the second opening is smaller than the first. This can significantly increase the mechanical strength of the second structural component, thereby enhancing the vehicle roof's resistance to external attack, particularly gunfire, explosions, and the like. Specifically, the first opening extends further outwards in the transverse direction of the vehicle, for example, on both sides, than the first opening, and / or the first opening extends further forwards or backwards in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, particularly on both sides, than the second opening.In other words, the width of the first opening extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle is greater than the width of the second opening extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and / or the length of the first opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is greater than the length of the second opening extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0032] A second aspect of the invention relates to a special protection vehicle which has a vehicle roof according to the first aspect of the invention. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first aspect of the invention are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the second aspect of the invention and vice versa.

[0033] Further features of the invention will become apparent from the claims, the figures, and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown in the figures alone, are not only usable in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0034] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment and the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a schematic top view of a special protection vehicle according to the invention with a vehicle roof according to the invention; and Fig. 2. A schematic and perspective partial sectional view of a roof area of ​​a special protection vehicle; and Fig. 3 a schematic partial sectional view of a special protection vehicle according to the invention with a vehicle roof according to the invention; and Fig. 4 a schematic partial sectional view of a special protection vehicle according to the invention with a vehicle roof according to a further embodiment.

[0035] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0036] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic partial view of a special protection vehicle 1 from above. The special protection vehicle 1 has a vehicle roof 2. Thus, in Fig. 1 in particular a schematic top view of the vehicle roof 2 is shown.

[0037] The armored vehicle 1 has a body 3, in particular a self-supporting body. In the exemplary embodiment, the body 3 has a first side wall 4 and a second side wall 5 spaced apart from the first side wall 4 in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle. The first side wall 4 is arranged on a first side of the armored vehicle 1, and the second side wall 5 is arranged on a second side of the armored vehicle 1 that differs from the first side, in particular that is opposite the first side. Thus, the first side wall 4 is, for example, arranged on a left side of the armored vehicle 1, and the second side wall 5 is, for example, arranged on a right side of the armored vehicle 1. That is to say, the first side wall 4 is, for example, designed as the left side wall 4, and the second side wall 5 is, for example, designed as the right side wall 5.The respective side wall 4, 5 can in particular be understood as a respective side frame.

[0038] The vehicle roof 2 has at least one first structural component 7. In the exemplary embodiment, the first structural component 7 extends in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle between the side walls 4, 5, in particular from the first side wall 4 to the second side wall 5. For example, the first structural component 7 is connected, in particular at least indirectly or directly, to the side walls 4, 5.

[0039] In the exemplary embodiment, a windshield 9 adjoins the first structural component 7 in the longitudinal direction 8 of the special protection vehicle 1, in particular at least indirectly or directly, towards the front. For example, the vehicle roof 2 has at least one roof element 10, which is formed separately from the first structural component 7 and which adjoins the first structural component 7, for example, in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle, in particular at least indirectly or directly, towards the rear. For example, a rear window 11 adjoins the first structural component 7 and / or the roof element 10 in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle, in particular at least indirectly or directly, towards the rear.

[0040] Preferably, the first structural component 7 has at least one outer surface 15 extending outwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14. In other words, an outer surface, in particular an outer area, of the vehicle roof 2 is formed at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, by the outer surface 15 of the first structural component 7. Thus, the vehicle roof 2 is, for example, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, bounded outwards or upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 by the first structural component 7. The first structural component 7 is therefore, for example, designed as the outermost structural element of the vehicle roof in the vehicle's vertical direction 14.

[0041] To further enhance the comfort of the special protection vehicle 1, the first structural component 7 is provided to have at least one first opening 12, which is covered or closed, in particular directly, by a first glass element 13. In particular, the glass element 13 is arranged at least partially within the first opening 12.

[0042] Fig. Figure 2 shows the special protection vehicle 1 in the roof area, in particular the vehicle roof 2, in a schematic and perspective partial sectional view. Fig. Figure 3 shows the special protection vehicle 1 in the roof area, in particular the vehicle roof 2, in a schematic partial sectional view from the rear.

[0043] To significantly increase the security of the special protection vehicle against external attacks, and in particular the comfort of the special protection vehicle 1, it is provided that the vehicle roof 2 has at least one second structural component 16 arranged in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 below the first structural component 7, in particular designed separately from the first structural component 7, and in particular armored, which has at least one second opening 17 extending in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, below the first opening 12. The second opening 17 is in Fig. 2 not shown. In Fig. Figure 3 illustrates the second opening 17. The second opening 17 is covered or closed by a second glass element 18, which is arranged, in particular in the vehicle's vertical direction 14, below the first glass element 13 and is designed separately from the first glass element 13. This second glass element 18 protects the armored vehicle 1, in particular an interior 19 of the armored vehicle 1, from blasts, gunfire, and / or the like. In other words, the glass elements 13 and 18 are arranged in, in particular, direct overlap with each other. The second glass element 18 is thus covered, at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, by the first glass element 13 in the vehicle's vertical direction 14. The second glass element 18 can be understood to be, in particular, safety glass or bulletproof glass.

[0044] The glass elements allow a vehicle occupant inside the interior 19 to view the surroundings of the armored vehicle 1 and / or allow light to enter the interior 19 through the glass elements 13 and 18, thereby significantly increasing the comfort of the armored vehicle 1. Simultaneously, the second glass element 18, which is particularly armored, can significantly enhance the security of the armored vehicle 1 against external attacks.

[0045] In a further embodiment, the second glass element 18 is thicker than the first glass element 13. The wall thickness of the second glass element 18, referred to in particular as its thickness, is, for example, at least 10 millimeters, and in particular at least 20, 50, 60 or 70 millimeters.

[0046] Preferably, the first glass element 13 is free of safety glass. The first glass element 13 is, for example, a standard, and in particular non-armored, glazing unit. Thus, a glass roof made of armored glass with a covering of standard glazing unit can be realized.

[0047] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the special protection vehicle 1 is protected, or can be protected, from explosions, gunfire, and / or the like by means of the second structural component 16. Thus, the second structural component 16 is, for example, made of armor steel.

[0048] Preferably, the first structural component 7 is not made of armor steel, i.e., it is free of armor steel. Therefore, a standard structural component for the vehicle roof 2, particularly one designated as a standard body component, can be used as the first structural component 7.

[0049] It is evident that the use of standard glazing and / or standard structural components can significantly increase the number of identical parts across different vehicle variants, thereby keeping the manufacturing effort of the special protection vehicle 1, and in particular the manufacturing costs, particularly low.

[0050] In this embodiment, the structural components 7 and 16 are spaced apart from one another, preferably in the vehicle's vertical direction 14, and in particular at least partially. Thus, at least one gap 20 extends between the structural components 7 and 16, which is bounded at least partially, and in particular directly, upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 by the first structural component 7 and at least partially, and in particular directly, downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 by the second structural component 16. The gap 20 is, for example, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, filled by the second glass element 18, at least in the vehicle's vertical direction 14. In the embodiment shown in Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the glass elements 13, 18 are in direct contact with each other. Alternatively, the glass elements 13, 18 can be spaced apart from each other in the vehicle's vertical direction 14.

[0051] It may be provided that the second glass element 18 in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 can be arranged at least partially further upwards than the second structural component 16. This means that the second glass element 18 extends at least partially further upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 than the second structural component 16.

[0052] Furthermore, it can be provided that the second glass element 18 extends further downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction, at least in some areas, than the second opening 17, and in particular the second structural component 16. In other words, the second glass element 18 is arranged further downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14, at least in some areas, than the second opening 17, and in particular the second structural component 16. This allows the thickness of the second glass element 18 to be increased, in particular by enabling the second glass element 18 to extend, for example, with respect to the vehicle's vertical direction 14, from above the second opening 17, through the second opening 17, to below the second opening 17. This allows the mechanical strength of the second glass element 18 to be increased, thereby significantly enhancing the security of the armored vehicle against external attacks.

[0053] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the second glass element 18 has at least one support area 21, via which the second glass element 18 is supported at least indirectly downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 against the second structural component 16. In this embodiment, the second glass element 18 is supported on both sides of the second structural component 16 in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 with respect to the vehicle's transverse direction 6. Thus, a first support area 21a and a second support area 21b, spaced apart from the first support area 21a in the vehicle's transverse direction 6, are provided, wherein the second glass element 18 is supported at least indirectly downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 against the second structural component 16 via the respective support areas 21a and 21b.

[0054] In a further embodiment, the second glass element 18 is provided to have at least one support area 22, via which the second glass element 18 is supported at least indirectly outwards in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle against the second structural component 16. In the exemplary embodiment, the second glass element 18 is supported on both sides of the second structural component 16 in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle. Thus, a third support area 22a and a fourth support area 22b, spaced apart from the third support area 22a in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle, are provided, wherein the second glass element 18 is supported at least indirectly outwards in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle against the second structural component 16 via the respective support areas 22a and 22b.

[0055] For example, at least one holding device 24 is provided, by means of which the second glass element 18 is supported, in particular by means of the support areas 21a, 21b, 22a, 22b, downwards in the vehicle vertical direction 14 and / or outwards in the vehicle transverse direction 6, in particular directly, on the second structural component 16. In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, a first holding device 24a is provided, by means of which the second glass element 18 is supported downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 and outwards in the vehicle's transverse direction 6, particularly directly, on the second structural component 16 via the support areas 21a, 21b. Furthermore, a second holding device 24b, spaced apart from the first holding device 24a in the vehicle's transverse direction 6, is provided, by means of which the second glass element 18 is supported downwards in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 and outwards in the vehicle's transverse direction 6, particularly directly, on the second structural component 16 via the support areas 22a, 22b. Preferably, the second glass element 18 is held on the second structural component 16 via the respective holding devices 24a, 24b.In the exemplary embodiment, the respective holding device 24a, 24b for supporting the second glass element 18 is designed in an angled shape over the respective support area 21a, 21b, 22a, 22b.

[0056] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the second glass element 18 is provided to have a constant wall thickness. This allows the mechanical load-bearing capacity of the second glass element 18 to be particularly increased.

[0057] Fig. Figure 4 shows the special protection vehicle 1 in the roof area, in particular the vehicle roof 2, in a schematic partial sectional view from the rear according to a further embodiment, in which the second glass element 18 is supported via the respective support area 21a, 21b downwards in the vehicle height direction 14 on the second structural component 16, in particular on a respective flange area 25 of the second structural component.

[0058] In the Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 4, the second opening 17 is larger than the first opening 12. Alternatively, the second opening 17 can be smaller than the first opening 12, as exemplified in Figure 4. Fig. Figure 3 illustrates this.

[0059] For example, the length of the first structural component 7 extending in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle is at least 50 percent, in particular at least 70, 80 or 90 percent, of the length of the vehicle roof 2 extending in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle. For example, the width of the first structural component 7 extending in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle is at least 80 percent, in particular at least 90 or 95 percent, of the width of the vehicle roof 2 extending in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle. In particular, the first structural component 7, and in particular the second structural component 16, extends over the entire width of the vehicle roof 2. For example, the length of the first and / or the second opening 12, 17 extending in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle is at least 40 percent, in particular at least 50, 60 or 70 percent, of the length of the vehicle roof 2 extending in the longitudinal direction 8 of the vehicle.For example, the width of the first and / or second opening 12, 17 extending in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle is at least 50 percent, in particular at least 60, 70 or 80 percent, of the width of the vehicle roof 2 extending in the transverse direction 6 of the vehicle. Thus, the respective opening 12, 17, and in particular the respective glass element 13, 18, can be made particularly large, allowing the vehicle roof 2 to be designed as a panoramic roof, in particular a panoramic glass roof.

[0060] As exemplified in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, it may be provided that, in particular in the space 20, in the vehicle's vertical direction 14 between the first structural component 7 and the second structural component 16, in particular the second glass element 18, at least one further component 23 is arranged, which is designed, for example, as a structural component of the vehicle roof 2.

[0061] The vehicle roof 2 is designed, for example, as a sliding roof and / or a lifting roof. For example, the vehicle roof 2 has at least one cover element that is separate from the glass elements 13, 18, and in particular separate from the structural components 7, 16. The cover element is preferably movably mounted between a closed position and at least one open position, particularly relative to the glass elements 13, 18 and / or relative to the structural components 7, 16. In the closed position, the first opening 12 and / or the second opening 17, in particular the first and / or the second glass element 13, 18, is preferably completely covered by the cover element. In the open position, the first and / or the second opening 12, 17, in particular the first and / or the second glass element 13, 18, is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, uncovered by the cover element.Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the glass elements 13, 18 can be switched or changed between a transparent and an opaque state, particularly in a targeted manner. In the transparent state, the vehicle occupant located in the interior 19 can view the surroundings of the armored vehicle 1 through the respective glass element 13, 18. Thus, in the transparent state, at least one of the glass elements 13, 18 is transparent. In the opaque state, at least one of the glass elements 13, 18 is opaque, that is, not transparent. Therefore, in the opaque state, it is not possible for the vehicle occupant located in the interior to view the surroundings through the glass elements 13, 18.

[0062] Alternatively, it is possible that the vehicle roof 2 is not designed as a sunroof and / or a tilting roof. This means that the vehicle roof 2 can be free of a sunroof and / or a tilting roof. The vehicle roof 2 could therefore be, in effect, a simple glass roof. Reference symbol list 1 special protection vehicle 2 Vehicle roof 3 Bodywork 4 first side wall 5 second side wall 6 Vehicle transverse direction 7 first structural component 8 Vehicle longitudinal direction 9 Windscreen 10 more roof building elements 11 Rear window 12 first opening 13 first glass element 14 Vehicle uphill 15 Outside 16 second structural component 17 second opening 18 second glass element 19 Interior 20 space 21 Support area 21a first support area 21b second support area 22 Support area 22a third support area 22b fourth support area 23 Component 24 Holding device 24a first holding device 24b second holding device 25 Flange area

Claims

[1] Vehicle roof (2) for a special-armored vehicle (1), with a first structural component (7) which has at least one first opening (12) which is covered by a first glass element (13), with at least one second structural component (16) which is arranged below the first structural component (7) in the vertical direction (14) of the vehicle and which has at least one second opening (17) which extends at least partially below the first opening (12) in the vertical direction (14) of the vehicle and which is covered by a second glass element (18) which is formed separately from the first glass element (13), by means of which second glass element the special-armored vehicle (1) is protected against explosions, bullets or the like. [2] Vehicle roof (2) according to claim 1, characterized by that the second glass element (18) is thicker than the first glass element (13). [3] Vehicle roof (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the first glass element (13) is free of safety glass. [4] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the special protection vehicle (1) is protected by means of the second structural component (16) against explosions, shelling or the like. [5] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the structural components (7, 16) are spaced apart from one another. [6] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the glass elements (13, 18) lie against one another or are spaced apart from one another in the vertical direction (14) of the vehicle. [7] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the second glass element (18) has at least one support region (21) via which the second glass element (18) is supported at least indirectly on the second structural component (16) downwards in the vehicle vertical direction (14). [8] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the second glass element (18) has at least one support region (22) via which the second glass element (18) is supported outwards in the vehicle transverse direction (6) at least indirectly on the second structural component (16). [9] Vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the second opening (17) is larger or smaller than the first opening (12). [10] Special protection vehicle (1) with a vehicle roof (2) according to one of the preceding claims.

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