Arrangement for a vehicle roof and vehicle roof

Abstract

An arrangement for a vehicle roof (101) shows: - a frame (105) for coupling to the vehicle roof (101), - a first cover (110) which is movable along a first direction (X) relative to the frame (105), - a second lid (120) and a third lid (130), each permanently attached to the frame (105), - a guide rail (140) extending elongated along the first direction (X), wherein the guide rail (140) is coupled to the frame (105), is arranged along a second direction (Y) between the second and the third cover (120, 130) and is movable along a third direction (Z) relative to the frame (105) and wherein the first direction (X), the second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z) are each oriented transversely to each other, - a slider (150) which is attached to the first cover (110) and which is guided in the guide rail (140).

Description

[0001] An arrangement for a vehicle roof is specified, in particular an arrangement for moving a cover for the vehicle roof. Furthermore, a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle is specified, in particular a vehicle roof having an arrangement described here.

[0002] Arrangements with a movable cover for a vehicle roof can be designed as a so-called externally guided sliding roof, as described, for example, in DE 197 13 347 C2. Alternatively, it is also possible to design the vehicle roof as a so-called spoiler roof, as described, for example, in DE 10 2012 106 545 A1.

[0003] It is desirable to specify a vehicle roof configuration that enables reliable operation. It is also desirable to specify a vehicle roof that enables reliable operation.

[0004] According to at least one embodiment, an arrangement for a vehicle roof is specified. The arrangement has a frame for coupling to the vehicle roof. In particular, the frame can be inserted into a roof opening of the vehicle roof. The arrangement has a first cover. The first cover is displaceable along a first direction relative to the frame. In particular, by displacing the first cover, it is possible to selectively open and close the roof opening of the vehicle roof. The arrangement has a second cover. The arrangement has a third cover. The second cover and the third cover are each fixedly attached to the frame. In contrast to the first cover, the second cover and the third cover are therefore not displaceable relative to the frame in order to open the roof opening. The first cover, the second cover, and the third cover together close the roof opening when the arrangement is closed.

[0005] The assembly comprises a guide rail elongated along the first direction. The guide rail is coupled to the frame. The guide rail is arranged along a second direction between the second and third covers. The guide rail is movable relative to the frame along a third direction. The first direction, the second direction, and the third direction are each aligned transversely to one another, in particular perpendicular to one another. The assembly comprises a slider attached to the first cover. The slider is guided in the guide rail.

[0006] The arrangement includes the first guide rail, on which the lid is supported by the slider. This support is not provided, as is conventional, by two laterally arranged guide rails. The guide rail is positioned centrally between the second and third lids, so that the slider is guided centrally and the lid is supported centrally.

[0007] In order to enable the most watertight arrangement possible, particularly when closed, which also has a uniformly appealing aesthetic, for example, the guide rail is movable along the third direction. This makes it possible to arrange the guide rail in a lowered position when closed. If the cover is to be moved backwards to release the roof opening, it is possible to raise the guide rail along the third direction. The guide rail is thus arranged along the third direction above the second and third covers. This makes it possible for the first cover to also be movable above the second and third covers. The arrangement is designed in particular as a so-called externally guided sliding roof. The slider can also be referred to as a rear slider or rear deployment lever.The slider is coupled to the lid in such a way that it moves together with the lid along the first direction when the lid is moved between the closed position and an open position along the first direction.

[0008] The support on the guide rail, which is arranged between the second and third covers, enables a large sliding range for the first cover and thus a roof system that can be opened widely, even for comparatively large and heavy covers, for example those weighing over 20 kg, for example approximately 22 kg or more. In addition, strongly tapered or trapezoidal first covers can be used, since two parallel guide rails are not necessary in the rear area next to the second and third covers. Due to the mobility of the guide rail along the third direction, a good visual and appealing aesthetic can be achieved. The elements of the arrangement can remain engaged with one another throughout the entire sliding movement of the first cover and are always connected, at least indirectly, to the frame. This enables a robust arrangement that is stable and robust even in the event of an accident.

[0009] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement has a first drive. The arrangement has a second drive. The first drive serves to drive the displacement of the first cover relative to the frame. The second drive serves to drive the movement of the guide rail relative to the frame. For example, the first drive and the second drive each have an electric motor. By means of the first drive, the first cover can be raised from the closed position along the third direction and displaced along the first direction towards the open position. By means of the second drive, the guide rail can be raised and lowered between the lowered position in the closed position of the first cover and the raised position along the third direction.The control of the first drive and the second drive is specifically coordinated so that, starting from the closed position, the guide rail is raised before the first cover is moved backward. Closing the first cover from the open position to the closed position proceeds in the corresponding reverse order.

[0010] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement has a common drive for driving the displacement of the first cover relative to the frame and for driving the movement of the guide rail relative to the frame. Two separate drives are thus eliminated. In particular, only a single drive is provided, which is designed to drive both the displacement of the first cover and the movement of the guide rail relative to the frame.

[0011] According to at least one embodiment, the slider is designed to engage around the guide rail. The guide rail is thus arranged along the second direction between two side regions of the slider. The first guide rail therefore does not need to be accessible from above. This enables a watertight seal between the second and third covers, particularly when the first cover is in the closed position.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement has a first deployment lever and a second deployment lever. The first deployment lever and the second deployment lever are each coupled to the frame. The first deployment lever and the second deployment lever are also each coupled to the guide rail. The first deployment lever and the second deployment lever are each pivotable relative to the frame in order to move the guide rail. In particular, the first deployment lever and the second deployment lever are arranged at a distance from one another along the first direction. For example, the first deployment lever is arranged at a front end of the guide rail and the second deployment lever is arranged at a rear end of the guide rail. For example, the second deployment lever is coupled to the second drive.Thus, it is possible, for example, to pivot the second release lever relative to the frame and thus drive the movement of the guide rail along the third direction.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment, the first lid has a leading edge. The first lid has a trailing edge. The leading edge and the trailing edge each extend along the second direction. The trailing edge is shorter than the leading edge. The significantly longer leading edge results in a strongly tapered or trapezoidal shape of the first lid when viewed from above. For example, the leading edge is more than 15% longer than the trailing edge, for example, the leading edge is more than 18% longer than the trailing edge.

[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the first cover has two front supports. The two front supports are arranged laterally in a front region of the first cover. The two front supports are coupled to the frame. The slider is arranged centrally in a rear region of the first cover along the second direction. The two front supports and the slider are thus arranged in a triangular arrangement. The two front supports are arranged on the front edge of the cover and on respective associated side edges of the first cover. The slider is arranged on the rear edge of the first cover, spaced from the side edges centrally along the rear edge. By means of the two front supports, the first cover is slidably held on the frame and the roof opening can thus be exposed.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, the guide rail has an inclined section in a front region. This enables the raising and lowering of the slider along the third direction. In the closed position of the first lid, the slider is arranged at the bottom of the inclined section. When the slider is moved upward along the inclined section in the third direction and slightly backward along the first direction, the rear edge of the lid is raised into a so-called fan position or tilt position. Subsequently, the front edge of the lid can be raised along the third direction by means of the two front supports.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement comprises a pivoting mechanism for pivoting the slider relative to the guide rail. In this case, it is possible, for example, to dispense with the inclined section in the front region of the guide rail. The guide rail can be straight along its entire extent along the first direction or only slightly curved, in particular without a comparatively steeply inclined section for raising and lowering the slider. Starting from the closed position, the slider is pivoted by means of the pivoting mechanism to raise the rear edge of the first cover. For this purpose, the pivoting mechanism is coupled, for example, to the first drive, so that the first drive also drives the pivoting mechanism.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment, the assembly comprises a guide tube attached to the first cover. The assembly comprises a drive cable slidably guided in the guide tube. The drive cable is coupled to the pivot mechanism. The guide tube and the drive cable—for example, two guide tubes and two drive cables are provided—thus move with the first cover when the cover is moved along the first direction.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment, the arrangement has a cover. The cover covers the guide rail. When the first cover is closed, the cover is arranged in a space between the second and third covers and seals it, in particular against dust and water. According to embodiments, additional seals and / or plastic overmolding are provided for this purpose. When viewed from above, the cover covers the guide rail, so that it is concealed by the cover, in particular when the first cover is in the closed position. The cover can be raised and lowered together with the guide rail along the third direction. The slider is designed such that it is guided from above along the third direction laterally of the cover and the guide rail and thus encompasses the cover and engages laterally in the guide rail.

[0019] According to at least one embodiment, a vehicle roof comprises an arrangement according to at least one of the embodiments described here. The vehicle roof, for example, has a roof opening into which the arrangement is inserted. The roof opening of the vehicle roof is closed by the arrangement. The roof opening can be strongly tapered or trapezoidal. The arrangement with the centrally arranged guide rail enables the appropriate design of the first cover, the second cover, and the third cover, while reliably supporting the displaceable first cover.

[0020] Further advantages, features, and refinements will become apparent from the following examples, explained in conjunction with the figures. Identical, similar, and functionally identical elements may be provided with the same reference numerals throughout the figures.

[0021] They show: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a part of a vehicle according to an embodiment, Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 each show schematic representations of an arrangement according to an embodiment, Fig. 4 to 11 are schematic representations of the arrangement according to an embodiment, Fig. 12 to 18 are schematic representations of the arrangement according to a further embodiment, and Fig. 19 to 21 each show schematic representations of the arrangement according to a further embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a plan view of a vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 is, for example, a passenger car. The vehicle 100 has a vehicle roof 101. The vehicle roof 101 has an arrangement 109. The arrangement 109 has a first cover 110, a second cover 120, and a third cover 130. A roof opening 104 of the vehicle roof 101 can be closed by means of the covers 110, 120, 130 and the arrangement 109. By means of a displacement of the first cover 110 along a longitudinal direction X, the roof opening 104 can be closed in a closed position and at least partially opened in an open position. The closed position can also be referred to as the closed position. The open position can also be referred to as the open position.

[0023] The first cover 110 is movable along the longitudinal direction X and a vertical direction Z oriented transversely thereto between the closed position, which is Fig. 1, and an open position shown in Fig. 3, is displaceable relative to a fixed roof part of the vehicle roof 101. To close, the first cover 110 is moved counter to the longitudinal direction X.

[0024] The first cover 110 has a front edge 111. The first cover 110 has a rear edge 112. The front edge 111 and the rear edge 112 are arranged opposite one another along the longitudinal direction X. The front edge 111 of the first cover 110 faces a windshield 103 of the vehicle 100. The rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 faces the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 faces a rear window 102 of the vehicle 100.

[0025] Two side edges 113 of the first cover 110 are arranged between the front edge 111 and the rear edge 112, each extending along a transverse direction Y. The side edges 113 each extend in a main extension direction along the first direction X between the front edge 111 and the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110.

[0026] The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 each have a front edge 121, 131. The front edges 121, 131 of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 each face the windshield 103 and, in the closed position, face the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110. In the closed position, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are each arranged between the first cover 110 and the rear window 102. The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged side by side along the transverse direction Y.

[0027] The second cover 120 has a side edge 122. The side edge 122 runs along the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 122 faces the third cover 130.

[0028] The third cover 130 has a side edge 132. The side edge 132 is aligned along the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 132 of the third cover 130 faces the second cover 130.

[0029] The side edge 122 of the second cover 120 and the side edge 132 of the third cover 130 are adjacent and spaced apart from each other along the transverse direction Y. A gap 162 is formed between the two side edges 122, 132. In particular, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 do not directly touch each other along the transverse direction Y at the two side edges 122, 132.

[0030] The assembly 109 includes a diaphragm 145. The diaphragm 145 extends elongatedly along the longitudinal direction X. The diaphragm 145 is arranged in the intermediate space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. Along the transverse direction Y, the diaphragm 145 is arranged between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 to close the intermediate space 162, particularly in the closed position of the first cover 110.

[0031] In the closed position of the first cover 110, the roof opening 104 is thus closed by means of the first cover 110, the second cover 120, the third cover 130 and the cover 145.

[0032] The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are each particularly rigidly and stationary connected to the vehicle roof 101 and immovably attached to the vehicle roof 101.

[0033] Location and / or direction information used within the scope of this disclosure, such as rear or front, relate to the vehicle longitudinal direction X, in particular in a proper installation state of the arrangement 109 in the vehicle roof 101. The vehicle longitudinal direction X can also be referred to as the X direction. Corresponding location and / or direction information, such as above or below, relate to the vertical direction Z. The vertical direction Z can also be referred to as the vertical direction or Z direction. Location and / or direction information used, such as sideways or left or right, relate to a vehicle transverse direction Y, which can also be referred to as the Y direction. The longitudinal direction X, the transverse direction Y and the vertical direction Z are each in particular perpendicular to one another.

[0034] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the assembly 100 in the so-called fan position or tilt position. The rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is raised along the vertical direction Z relative to the closed position. A significant movement along the longitudinal direction X to release the roof opening 104 has not yet occurred.

[0035] The cover 145 is also raised along the vertical direction Z. The cover 145 is thus arranged higher along the vertical direction Z than the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. As will become apparent in more detail from the following exemplary embodiments, the cover 145 is mounted on a guide rail 140 (for example Fig. 4). The cover 110 is supported at its rear edge 112 on the guide rail 140. Raising the guide rail 140 and the panel 145 along the vertical direction Z enables the first cover 110 to be moved along the longitudinal direction X between the closed position ( Fig. 1) and the open position ( Fig. 3).

[0036] In Fig. 3 shows a frame 105 of the assembly 109. The frame 105 serves to attach the assembly 109 to the body of the vehicle 100.

[0037] The guide rail 140 is fastened to the frame 105, as are two further lateral guide rails 106. The two lateral guide rails 106 are arranged in a front region of the frame 105 facing the windshield 103 and extend elongated along the longitudinal direction X. The guide rail 140 is arranged in a rear region of the frame 105 facing the rear window 102. The guide rail 140 also extends elongated along the longitudinal direction X. The two lateral guide rails 106 are each arranged laterally on the frame 105 along the transverse direction Y. The guide rail 140 is arranged centrally along the transverse direction Y.

[0038] The first cover 110 is thus supported at three points. In a front area 116 ( Fig. 1), which adjoins the front edge 111 and comprises a maximum of 50% of the first cover 110 along the longitudinal direction X, the first cover 110 is supported on the two lateral guide rails 106. In a rear region 117, which adjoins the rear edge 112 and, starting from the rear edge 112 in the direction of the front edge 115, comprises a maximum of 50% of the first cover 110, the first cover 110 is supported on the guide rail 140.

[0039] The raising and lowering of the first cover 110 along the vertical direction Z and the displacement along the longitudinal direction X can be achieved by means of a first drive 107 of the assembly 109. The first drive 107 comprises, in particular, an electric motor and, for example, tension- and compression-resistant drive cables.

[0040] The raising and lowering of the guide rail 140 along the vertical direction Z relative to the frame 105 can be driven by a second drive 108 of the assembly 109. The second drive 108 also comprises, for example, an electric motor. The electric motor of the first drive 107 can be designed differently than the electric motor of the second drive 108.

[0041] Fig. 4 to 11 each show schematic representations of the arrangement 109 according to an embodiment.

[0042] The guide rail 140 extends elongatedly along the longitudinal direction X. In a front region 143, which faces the windshield 103, the guide rail 140 has an inclined section 144. The guide rail extends along the longitudinal direction X between a first end 147, which faces the windshield 103, and a second end 148. The inclined section 144 directly adjoins the first end 147. The inclined section 144 is inclined obliquely to the longitudinal direction X and obliquely to the vertical direction Z. A profile 146 of the guide rail 140 or of a guide channel of the guide rail 140 is inclined, for example, between 30° and 80° to the longitudinal direction X in the inclined section 144.Outside the inclined section 144, i.e., in particular behind the inclined section 144, the guide rail 140 has a substantially rectilinear profile 146 that corresponds to the longitudinal curvature of the vehicle roof 101. Outside the inclined section 144, the guide rail 140 extends rectilinearly along the longitudinal direction X.

[0043] The guide rail 140 is coupled to the frame 105 by means of a first deployment lever 141 and a second deployment lever 142. The frame 105 has a frame center piece 164. The first deployment lever 141 and the second deployment lever 142 are each pivotally connected to the frame center piece 164 of the frame 105. The frame center piece 164 is arranged in the region of the intermediate space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The first deployment lever 141 and the second deployment lever 142 are each pivotally connected to the guide rail 140. By pivoting the deployment levers 141, 142 relative to the frame 105, the guide rail 140 can thus be raised and lowered along the vertical direction Z. The second drive 108 is connected, for example, to a rotational axis of the second deployment lever 142, so that the pivoting of the second deployment lever 142 can be driven by means of the second drive 108.

[0044] Fig. Figure 4 shows the guide rail 140 in the lowered position, in which the first cover 110 is arranged in its closed position. The front area 143 with the inclined section 144 is arranged in a lowered area 165 of the frame center piece 164. The lowered area 165 provides sufficient storage space for the inclined section 144. Outside the lowered area 165, the frame center piece 164 is recessed along the vertical direction Z in order to require less installation space.

[0045] The first cover 110 is supported in the rear region 117 on the guide rail 140 by means of a slider 150. The slider 150 is attached to the first cover 110, in particular to a cover support 115. The cover support 115 is, for example, a metal frame that is attached to a pane of the first cover 110, for example by means of a plastic overmolding and / or plastic foaming.

[0046] The slider 150 is arranged adjacent to the rear edge 112 in a central region 118 on the first cover 110. The central region refers to the extent along the transverse direction Y. The central region 118 is, for example, equidistant from the two side edges 113 along the transverse direction Y. In particular, the slider 150 is equidistant from the two side edges 113 along the transverse direction Y.

[0047] At the rear edge 112, the cover 110 is supported on the single guide rail 140 by a single slider 150. The first cover 110 is not supported at the rear edge 112 by two lateral levers. At the rear edge 112, only the central support is provided by the centrally arranged slider 150.

[0048] The slider 150 has a cover connection 155 that is rigidly attached to the disc of the cover 110. By means of a pivot joint 154, the cover connection 155 is pivotable relative to the guide rail 140.

[0049] An engagement element 157 of the slider 150 is guided in the guide rail. The engagement element 157 and the cover connection 155 are pivotally connected to each other by means of the joint 154.

[0050] For example, Fig. 5 and Fig. 7, the slider 150 has two side regions 151, 152. The two side regions 151, 152 are arranged along the transverse direction Y on opposite sides of the guide rail 140. The two side regions 151, 152 each have an associated engagement element 157. The engagement elements 157 of the two side regions 151, 152 engage in the guide rail 140 on opposite sides along the transverse direction Y. This makes it possible for the slider 150 to laterally encompass the guide rail. The engagement between the slider 150 and the guide rail 140 is along the transverse direction Y and in particular not along the vertical direction Z.

[0051] To move the first cover 110 from the closed position ( Fig. 4) towards the open position ( Fig. 5) Both the first drive 107 and the second drive 108 are actuated, for example, coupled to two lateral front supports 114. The lateral supports 114 are guided in the lateral guide rails 106. The lateral front supports 114 are connected to the first cover 110 in the front area 116. In particular, the front supports 114 are pivotally attached to the cover carrier 115 on the left and right sides of the front edge 111 of the first cover 110.

[0052] The first drive 107 is designed, starting from the closed position, to first raise the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 along the vertical direction Z by pushing the slider 150 upwards along the inclined section 144. Subsequently, the first cover 110 is displaced along the longitudinal direction X by the first drive 107 pushing the front supports 114 backwards along the longitudinal direction X relative to the lateral guide rails 106. In the process, the slider 150 is also pushed backwards in the rectilinear region of the guide rail 140 along the longitudinal direction X. Before this displacement along the longitudinal direction X in the rectilinear region of the guide rail 140 takes place, the guide rail 140 is removed from the Fig. 4 shown lowered position along the vertical direction Z into the extended position ( Fig. 5). The lifting of the guide rail 140 is driven by the second drive 108.

[0053] When the guide rail 140 is raised, the slider 150 can be moved along the vertical direction Z relative to the guide rail 140 and thus also relative to the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The slider 140 is then arranged in the guide rail 140 above the second and third covers 120, 130. This allows unhindered movement of the slider 150 along the guide rail 140. The first cover 110 can thus be moved along the longitudinal direction X above the second cover 120 and above the third cover 130.

[0054] In the closed position, the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 adjoins the aperture 145, as shown for example in Fig. 4. The cover 145 is raised and lowered together with the guide rail 140 along the vertical direction Z. The slider 150 thus also encompasses the cover 145 laterally with the two side areas 141, 142.

[0055] In the closed position, the cover 145 forms a watertight seal with the surrounding covers 110, 120, 130 and, if applicable, a section of the fixed vehicle roof. Additional seals 166, for example, are provided for this purpose.

[0056] When the guide rail 140 is extended, the gap 162 between the second pane 120 and the third pane 130 is not sealed fluid-tight by the cover 145. Thus, water can penetrate, but is captured in the frame center piece 164 and drained away in a controlled manner.

[0057] Fig. Figure 7 shows a section along the line AA of the Fig. 6. The guide rail 140 is raised from the frame center piece 164 along the vertical direction Z over the second pane 120 and the third pane 130. The two side regions 141, 142 of the slider 150 connect the first cover 110 to the guide rail 140 at the sides of the guide rail 140. The cover 145 covers the guide rail 140 from above. Along the transverse direction Y, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged at a distance from one another, creating the gap 162. The gap 162 enables the guide rail 140 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 to be raised and lowered along the vertical direction Z.

[0058] Fig. 8 shows a side view of the frame 105 in the closed position. The lateral guide rails 106 are arranged at the front along the longitudinal direction X. A frame crosspiece 163 is formed in a region of the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 and the front region 143 of the guide rail 140. The frame crosspiece 163 extends elongatedly along the transverse direction Y and, in particular, connects the two lateral guide rails 106 to one another. The frame center piece 164 is supported on the frame crosspiece 163. The lowered region 165 is formed in a common section of the frame crosspiece 163 and the frame center piece 164. The guide rail 140 extends from the frame crosspiece 163 backward along the longitudinal direction X.

[0059] The frame center piece 164 also extends rearwardly from the frame cross piece 163 along the longitudinal direction X. The side edge 122 of the second cover and the side edge 132 of the third cover are supported and secured to the frame center piece 164.

[0060] Fig. 9 shows a section along the line CC of the Fig. 6. The rear deployment lever 142 is coupled to the second drive 108. The second drive 108 and the second deployment lever 142 are each supported and held on the frame 105 and in particular on the frame center piece 164. In particular, the second deployment lever 142 is pivotally fixed to the frame center piece 164. The second deployment lever 142 can be raised and lowered in the space 162 between the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 by means of the pivoting movement. The cover 145 is arranged above the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 in the position shown. When the second deployment lever 142 is pivoted downwards so that the first cover 110 closes the roof opening, the panel 145 moves along the vertical direction Z to the level of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 and, together with the seals 166, closes the intermediate space 162.

[0061] Fig. 10 shows a view of the arrangement 109 from the rear (line DD of the Fig. 6). The lowered area 165 projects downwards over the remaining frame center piece 164 along the vertical direction Z in order to provide sufficient storage space for the inclined section 144 of the guide rail 140 in the closed position.

[0062] Fig. 11 shows a sectional view along the line EE of the Fig. 6. The first deployment lever 141 is supported on the frame 105 and in particular on the frame center piece 164. In particular, the first deployment lever 141 is pivotally fixed to the frame center piece 164. In the deployed position, the first deployment lever 141 extends from the frame center piece 164 along the vertical direction Z through the gap 162 to above the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. Thus, the first cover 110 can be supported and guided on the guide rail 140 above the second and third covers 120, 130.

[0063] Fig. 12 to 18 show the arrangement 109 according to a further embodiment. The embodiment of the Fig. 12 to 18 essentially corresponds to the embodiment according to the Fig. 4 to 11. Therefore, the following primarily focuses on the differences. The remaining descriptions, features, and advantages apply equally to all embodiments, particularly in combination with the additional features described here.

[0064] The guide rail 140 according to the embodiment of the Fig. 12 to 18 has a completely straight profile 146 between the first end 147 and the second end 148. The guide rail 140, for example, has a profile 146 that follows a straight line, parallel to the slightly curved side surface of the roof. The guide rail 140 does not have the inclined section 144 in the front area 143. This also makes it possible to dispense with the lowered area 165 in the frame 105. Thus, especially in the vertical direction Z, no installation space needs to be provided in the lowered area 165, and in particular, more free space can be realized in the vehicle interior.

[0065] The guide rail 140, and in particular a guide channel for the slider 150, extends along the entire length of the guide rail 140 in a straight line and, for example, slightly curved. In order to raise and lower the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 between the closed position and the fan position, a pivoting mechanism 153 is provided instead of the inclined section 144. The pivoting mechanism 153 is designed to pivot the slider 150. By means of the pivoting mechanism 153, the slider 150 can be actively pivoted in order to move the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 along the vertical direction Z.

[0066] The pivoting mechanism 153 is driven, in particular, by the first drive 107. Drive energy from the first drive 107 is transmitted to the pivoting mechanism 153 via a drive cable 161 and is thus used to drive the pivoting of the slider 150.

[0067] Two guide tubes 160 are attached to the first cover 110. For example, the guide tubes 160 are attached to a disc of the first cover 110 using a plastic material. The guide tubes 160 extend from the front region 116 to the rear region 117. The pivoting mechanism 113 is arranged in the rear region 117.

[0068] The drive cables 161 are slidably guided in the guide tubes 160. The guide tubes 160 and the drive cables 161 thus move together with the first cover 110 when it is moved relative to the frame 105. In the closed position of the first cover 110, the drive cables 161 are connected to the first drive 107, so that the drive energy of the first drive 107 can be transferred to the pivoting mechanism 153. Thus, the pivoting mechanism 153 is coupled to the first drive 107 to enable the active pivoting of the slider 150 and to hold the slider 150 stably in its extended position when no raising or lowering of the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is desired during the displacement of the first cover 110 along the longitudinal direction X.

[0069] For example, the two side portions 151, 152 of the slider 150 are coupled to the drive cables 161 by means of an intermediate lever 156. The intermediate lever 156 connects, for example, the drive cables 161 to the slider 150, so that a linear movement of the drive cables 161 is transferred into the pivoting movement of the slider 150.

[0070] The intermediate lever 156 is designed to be in the closed state (for example Fig. 16) from the area of ​​the first cover 110 via the seal 166 on the frame crosspiece 163 to the slider 150 on the guide rail 140.

[0071] As can be seen from the Fig. 17 and Fig. 18, the intermediate lever 156 is driven by the drive cable 161 to pivot the slider 150 into the fan position and hold it there. The slider 150 is pivoted relative to the guide rail 140 between the closed position and the fan position, while the guide rail 140 remains immobile. In particular, it is not necessary to slide the slider 150 along the guide rail 140 to pivot it. The second drive 108 pivots the second deployment lever 142 so that the linear guide rail 140 is raised. The first cover 110 is then displaceable along the longitudinal direction along the guide rail 140, as already explained.

[0072] The guide tubes 160 and the pivot mechanism 143 are moved together with the first cover 110, so that in the open position, the roof opening 104 is unobstructed by the guide tubes 160 and the pivot mechanism 153. For example, the pane of the first cover 110 is tinted, so that even in the closed position, a sufficient overall aesthetic of the arrangement 109 is possible, even with the guide tubes 160 and the pivot mechanism 153.

[0073] Fig. 19 to 21 show the arrangement 109 according to a further embodiment. The embodiment essentially corresponds to the embodiments already described, in particular the embodiment according to Fig. 12 to 18. The differences will therefore be explained primarily below. The remaining descriptions, features, and advantages apply equally to all embodiments, particularly in combination with the additional features described here.

[0074] The embodiment according to the Fig. 19 to 21 has the pivoting mechanism 153, which, however, is designed differently than in the embodiment according to the Fig. 12 to 18. According to the Fig. 19 to 21, the guide tube 160 is arranged in the closed position in the region of one of the lateral guide rails 106. Thus, the viewing area of ​​the first cover 110 is larger and not impaired by the guide tubes 160.

[0075] In particular, only a single guide tube 160 is provided. The drive cable 161 is guided in the guide tube 160, which is arranged laterally on the first cover 110, in order to transmit drive energy from the first drive 107 to the pivoting mechanism 153. The drive cable 161 runs along the longitudinal direction X on one of the side edges 113 of the first cover 110 and along the transverse direction Y on the rear edge 112 of the first cover.

[0076] Fig. Figure 20 shows the slider 150 in the restricted position in which the first lid 110 is in the closed position. Fig. 21 shows the slider 150 in the extended position, in which the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110 is raised, that is to say in particular in the fan position.

[0077] The drive cable 161 moves to extend the slider 150 between the position according to Fig. 20 and the position according to Fig.21 in the region of the pivot mechanism 153 along the longitudinal direction X. The pivot mechanism 153 has a pinion 158 that is rotated by the linear movement of the drive cable 161. An intermediate piece 159, which engages the pinion 158, is thereby displaced rearward along the longitudinal direction X. Thus, the movement of the drive cable 161, which is directed toward the windshield 103, is redirected into a movement of the intermediate piece 159 toward the rear window. The intermediate piece 159 is coupled to the intermediate lever 156. The movement of the intermediate piece 159 thus drives the active pivoting of the slider 150.

[0078] The arrangement 109 according to the various exemplary embodiments enables the first cover 110 to be supported on the centrally arranged, raiseable and lowerable guide rail 140. Thus, the cover 110 can be reliably designed with the slider 150 as an externally guided sliding roof, even with strongly tapered side edges 113 or when the front edge 111, the rear edge 112, and the side edges 113 form a trapezoid or are arranged in a trapezoidal shape. The second cover 120 and the third cover 130 can also be tapered. The rear support of the cover 110 is provided centrally on the guide rail 140. Rails on the outer sides in the region of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 can therefore be dispensed with. Thus, the sides of the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 facing away from the guide rail 140 can be designed flexibly, since no consideration has to be given to guide rails that are to be arranged in parallel.This also enables a tapered arrangement of the side parts of the frame 105 running along the longitudinal direction X.

[0079] The covers 110, 120, 130 each have a transparent, translucent, or opaque, tinted pane. The pane is, for example, a glass pane and / or a plastic pane.

[0080] The panel 145 is, for example, also made of glass and, in particular, has the same optical appearance as the second cover 120 and the third cover 130, i.e., it is also tinted, for example. Alternatively, it is also possible for the panel 145 to be made of a plastic, for example, a polycarbonate. The arrangement 109 enables a comparatively large difference between the transverse extent along the transverse direction Y at the front of the arrangement 109 compared to the transverse extent along the transverse direction Y at the rear of the arrangement, and yet a large opening width for the first cover 110 due to the support by the slider 150, which, like an externally guided sliding roof, is always supported on the guide rail 140 and is rigidly and stationary attached to the first cover 110 along the longitudinal direction X.

[0081] In the area of ​​the arrangement 109, which in the closed state adjoins the rear edge 112 of the first cover 110, the second cover 120 and the third cover 130 are arranged with the guide rail 140 and the cover 145 in between. The guide rail 140 can be raised and lowered along the Z direction by means of the first deployment lever 141 and the second deployment lever 142 in the manner of a parallelogram or four-bar linkage. In the closed state, the cover 145 forms a watertight seal with the second cover 120 and the third cover 130. The frame 105 has the frame center piece 164 along the Z direction below the guide rail 140, which forms an enclosed wet area.

[0082] In order to reliably hold the first cover 110 in the closed position on the frame 105, an additional locking mechanism can be provided, which is realized, for example, by means of the first drive 107 and / or the second drive 108.

[0083] The arrangement 109 thus enables reliable operation for moving the first cover 110 even with large and heavy covers and thereby a comparatively wide opening of the roof opening 104 in the open position. Reference symbol 100 vehicles 101 Vehicle roof 102 Rear window 103 Windshield 104 roof opening 105 frames 106 side guide rails 107 first drive 108 second drive 109 Arrangement 110 first cover 111 leading edge 112 trailing edge 113 Side edge 114 front support 115 lid supports 116 front area 117 rear area 118 middle range 120 second lid 121 leading edge 122 side edge 130 third lid 131 leading edge 132 side edge 140 guide rail 141 first release lever 142 second release lever 143 front area 144 inclined section 145 aperture 146 History 147 first end 148 second end 150 gliders 151, 152 page areas 153 Swivel mechanism 154 joint 155 Lid connection 156 intermediate lever 157 engagement element 158 pinions 159 Intermediate piece 160 guide tube 161 drive cable 162 space 163 frame crosspiece 164 frame centerpiece 165 lowered area 166 Seal X Longitudinal direction Y transverse direction Z vertical direction 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

[0000] DE 197 13 347 C2

[0002] DE 10 2012 106 545 A1

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Claims

[1] Arrangement for a vehicle roof (101), comprising: - a frame (105) for coupling to the vehicle roof (101), - a first cover (110) which is displaceable along a first direction (X) relative to the frame (105), - a second cover (120) and a third cover (130), each fixed to the frame (105), - a guide rail (140) elongated along the first direction (X), wherein the guide rail (140) is coupled to the frame (105), is arranged along a second direction (Y) between the second and the third cover (120, 130) and is movable along a third direction (Z) relative to the frame (105), and wherein the first direction (X), the second direction (Y) and the third direction (Z) are each aligned transversely to one another, - a slider (150) which is fastened to the first cover (110) and which is guided in the guide rail (140). [2] Arrangement according to claim 1, comprising: - a first drive (107) for driving a displacement of the first cover (110) relative to the frame (105), and - a second drive (108) for driving a movement of the guide rail (140) relative to the frame (105). [3] Arrangement according to claim 1, comprising: - a common drive (107) for driving a displacement of the first cover (110) relative to the frame (105) and for driving a movement of the guide rail (140) relative to the frame (105). [4] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the slider (150) is designed to engage around the guide rail (140) so that the guide rail (140) is arranged along the second direction (Y) between two side regions (151, 152) of the slider (150). [5] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a first deployment lever (141) and a second deployment lever (142), each coupled to the frame (105) and the guide rail (140) and each pivotable relative to the frame (105) to move the guide rail (140). [6] An assembly according to any preceding claim, wherein the first cover (110) has a front edge (111) and a rear edge (112) each extending along the second direction (Y), the rear edge (112) being shorter than the front edge (111). [7] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the first cover (110) has two front supports (114) which are arranged laterally in a front region (116) of the first cover (110) and are coupled to the frame (105), and in which the slider (150) is arranged centrally in a rear region (117) of the first cover (110) along the second direction (Y). [8] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the guide rail (140) has an inclined section (144) in a front region (143). [9] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a pivoting mechanism (153) for pivoting the slider (150) relative to the guide rail (140). [10] The assembly of claim 9, comprising a guide tube (160) secured to the first cover (110) and a drive cable (161) slidably guided in the guide tube (160), the drive cable (161) being coupled to the pivoting mechanism (153). [11] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a cover (145) which covers the guide rail (140) and which, in a closed state of the first cover (110), seals a gap (162) between the second and the third cover (120, 130). [12] Vehicle roof comprising an arrangement (109) according to one of claims 1 to 11.

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