Sunshade and / or anti-frost device for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle.

Abstract

Sunshade and / or anti-icing device for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle. The invention relates to a sunshade and / or anti-icing device (10) for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle (1), in particular for a windshield, the device (10) comprising a right-hand fastening means (13) intended to cooperate respectively with a right-hand and a left-hand fastening means (8) of such a vehicle (1) for securing the device (10) to such a vehicle (1), a link (15) extending between the right-hand and left-hand fastening means, a protective cover (11) being capable of assuming an unfolded state to cover at least one glazed surface, the protective cover (11) being attached to the link (15). Illustration: Fig. 4

Description

Title of the invention: Sunshade and / or anti-frost device for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle. Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to a sunshade and / or anti-frost device for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle. The invention also relates to an arrangement comprising a vehicle body and such a device. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such an arrangement or such a device. State of the prior art

[0002] A vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, generally comprises a windshield and at least front side windows. Such glazed surfaces allow the driver in particular to have a view in front of the vehicle thanks to the windshield, to the sides thanks to the front side windows, and behind thanks to exterior side mirrors visible through such front side windows. In addition, such a vehicle generally also comprises rear side windows, generally one on the right and one on the left, at a rear row arranged behind the first row comprising the driver's position. Optionally, more rear side windows, for example called quarter windows, are arranged behind the rear side windows. In the case of a vehicle of the MPV or van type comprising two rear side doors, for example on each side of the vehicle, more side windows are possibly provided.In addition, a vehicle usually has a rear window and possibly glazed quarter windows. A vehicle is also usually equipped with exterior mirrors.

[0003] Such glazed surfaces pose a problem when the vehicle is parked and there is significant sunlight, particularly when the sunlight is combined with high outside temperatures. In such a context, temperatures of around 45 degrees Celsius within the passenger compartment of such a vehicle can be reached or even exceeded. Certain elements within the passenger compartment, in particular a dashboard arranged near such a windshield, can then reach 100 degrees Celsius or more.

[0004] Such interior temperatures are annoying and uncomfortable when the passenger(s) enter the vehicle after prolonged parking in such conditions. Certain elements, such as, for example, metal seat belt buckles, but also seats or door panels covered in leather or imitation leather, can be hot to the touch. In addition, the need to cool or refresh such a passenger compartment as soon as the vehicle is started requires use consequent of the air conditioning system which causes excess consumption of electrical energy and / or fuel of such a vehicle. It is advisable to limit, or even avoid, this consumption of electrical energy and / or fuel for the purpose of cooling the passenger compartment in order to use it to move such a vehicle. It should be added that in winter conditions, it is common to have frost on the windows even if they are inclined like the side windows or glazed quarter windows. Only the windshield and the rear window are generally equipped with electric heating systems such as heating networks. It is therefore necessary to scrape these windows to remove the frost and maintain sufficient visibility.

[0005] These consequences, whether hot or cold, are annoying and disruptive for certain vehicle usage configurations, in particular the first few kilometers with starting.

[0006] Such a situation is not acceptable. Presentation of the invention

[0007] The aim of the invention is to provide a device which overcomes the above drawbacks. In particular, the invention proposes a device which also makes it possible to prevent frost on such glass surfaces when the outside temperatures are negative. Summary of the invention

[0008] To achieve this objective, the invention relates to a sunshade and / or anti-frost device for at least one glazed surface of a vehicle, in particular for a windshield, the device comprising: - a right fixing means and a left fixing means intended to cooperate respectively with a right stretcher and a left stretcher of such a vehicle for fixing the device relative to such a vehicle, - a link extending between the right and left fixing means, - a protection capable of taking an unfolded state to cover at least one glazed surface, the protection being fixed to the link.

[0009] The device may comprise storage means for storing the protection at folded state, the storage means being able to be attached to the link and / or the protection.

[0010] The protection may comprise a main portion capable of covering a windshield or a rear window and side portions capable of covering left and right side glass surfaces, the side portions being able to comprise in particular hooks capable of cooperating with door edges to maintain the protection in the unfolded state.

[0011] The tie may be an elastic band and / or may include means for adjusting its length.

[0012] The invention also relates to an arrangement comprising: - a vehicle body, the body comprising a right stretcher, a left stretcher, and a roof, - at least a first device as defined above, the right stretcher comprising a first right positioning means and the left stretcher comprising a first left positioning means such that the right fixing means of the first device cooperates with the first right positioning means of the right stretcher and such that the left fixing means of the first device cooperates with the first left positioning means of the left stretcher, the link of the first device extending transversely above the roof, in particular in contact, or substantially in contact, with the roof.

[0013] The first right positioning means and the first left positioning means may be orifices and the right fixing means and the left fixing means may each comprise a protrusion intended to be inserted into each orifice so as to maintain the first device in the longitudinal direction relative to the left and right stretchers.

[0014] The arrangement may further comprise a second device as defined above, the first device being arranged at the front and the second device being arranged at the rear, the right stretcher comprising a second right positioning means and the left stretcher comprising a second left positioning means, such that the right fixing means of the second device cooperates with the second right positioning means of the right stretcher, and such that the left fixing means of the second device cooperates with the second left positioning means of the left stretcher, the link of the second device extending transversely above the roof, in particular in contact, or substantially in contact, with the roof.

[0015] The invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising: - a windshield, - one front right side window and one front left side window, - an arrangement as defined above, the protection of the first device in the unfolded state extending over the windshield and / or the front right side window and / or the front left side window.

[0016] The invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising: - a windshield, - one front right side window and one front left side window, - a rear window, - one right rear side window and one left rear side window, - possibly a left exterior mirror and / or a right exterior mirror, an arrangement as defined above, the protection of the first device in the unfolded state extending over the windscreen and / or the front right side window and / or the front left side window, possibly over the left exterior mirror and / or the right exterior mirror, and / or the protection of the second device in the unfolded state extending over the rear window and / or the rear right side window and / or the rear left side window.

[0017] The invention also relates to a vehicle as defined above, the protection in the folded state of the first device, in particular within a storage means, and the protection in the folded state of the second device, in particular within a storage means, each constituting a reception interface for a bulky object to be transported above the roof. Presentation of figures

[0018] These objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will be explained in detail in the following description of an embodiment of a device given without limitation in relation to the attached figures among which:

[0019] [Fig.l] is a schematic view of a motor vehicle according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0020] [Fig.2] is a perspective view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the invention, a sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front being in the folded state.

[0021] [Fig. 3] is a perspective view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the invention, the sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front being unfolded.

[0022] [Fig.4] is a perspective view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the invention, the sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front being in the unfolded state.

[0023] [Fig.5] is a perspective view of a vehicle according to one embodiment of the invention, a sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front and a sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the rear being unfolded.

[0024] [Fig.6] is a perspective view from the rear of the vehicle according to the mode of embodiment of the invention, the sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front and the sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the rear being unfolded.

[0025] [Fig.7] is a perspective view of a means for attaching the sun visor device and / or anti-icing according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0026] [Fig.8] is a front view of a sun visor and / or anti-frost device before or rear not used according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0027] [Fig.9] is a front view of the front or rear sun visor and / or anti-frost device according to the embodiment of the invention, fixing means and a link being deployed.

[0028] [Fig. 10] is a front view of the front or rear sun visor and / or anti-frost device according to the embodiment of the invention, the fixing means and the link being deployed and a protection being unfolded or partially unfolded.

[0029] [Fig. 11] is a perspective view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the invention, a sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front and a sun visor and / or anti-frost device arranged at the rear being folded.

[0030] [Fig. 12] is a perspective view of the vehicle according to the embodiment of the invention, the sunshade and / or anti-frost device arranged at the front and the sunshade and / or anti-frost device arranged at the rear being folded and serving to support a load. Detailed description

[0031] The direction in which a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, moves in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, located in a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y. The third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z. Thus, a direct XYZ reference frame is used in which X is the longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, therefore directed towards the rear, Y is the transverse direction directed towards the right and Z is the vertical direction directed upwards. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the vehicle usually moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the rear direction.

[0032] Thus, in the following, “front” or “in front” refers to the front of the vehicle, “rear” or “behind” refers to the rear of the vehicle, “right” refers to the right side of the vehicle and “left” refers to the left side of the vehicle.

[0033] As illustrated in [Fig.l] in particular, a vehicle 1, preferably a motor vehicle, comprises a windshield 2. The vehicle preferably comprises a right front side window (not shown) and a left front side window 3. By front side window, we preferably mean a window at the driver's level and / or at the passenger's level. Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a left front glazed portion 3', arranged for example in front of the left front side window 3. Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a right front glazed portion, arranged for example in front of the right front side window. Preferably, the vehicle 1 further comprises a rear window 7, generally called a rear window. For example, the vehicle 1 further comprises a right rear side window (not shown) and a window rear left side window 4. A rear side window preferably means a window at the rear seats, i.e. arranged behind the driver. For example, this rear row includes a bench seat.

[0034] Preferably, the vehicle 1 comprises a right front door (not shown) and a left front door 5, each front door comprising a front side window. Preferably, the vehicle comprises a right rear door (not shown) and a left rear door 6, each rear door comprising a rear side window.

[0035] Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a left rear glazed part 4', arranged for example behind the left rear side window 4. Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a right rear glazed part, arranged for example behind the right rear side window.

[0036] Optionally, a right rear side window and a left rear side window are arranged at another rear row, i.e. a second rear row. This is the case, for example, for a vehicle of the MPV type and / or having a large seating capacity, for example seven. Optionally, more rear side windows are provided at other rear rows.

[0037] As illustrated in particular in Figures 2 and 3, the vehicle further comprises an arrangement 100. The arrangement 100 comprises a body 101 of the vehicle 1. The body 101, or the arrangement, comprises a right-hand stretcher 9 and a left-hand stretcher 8. The body 101, or the arrangement 100, further comprises a roof or roof 102. Thus, the right-hand stretcher 9 extends longitudinally, or substantially longitudinally, to the right of the roof and the left-hand stretcher 8 extends longitudinally, or substantially longitudinally, to the left of the roof.

[0038] The arrangement 100 or the vehicle 1 also comprises at least one sunshade and / or anti-frost device 10 for at least one glazed surface of the vehicle 1. By glazed surface is meant in particular the windshield 2 and / or the front right and / or left side windows 3 and / or the rear right and / or left side windows 4 and / or the front right and / or left glazed parts 3' and / or the rear right and / or left glazed parts 4' and / or the rear window 7. Optionally, other windows or glazed parts mentioned above may be part of the glazed surfaces.

[0039] More specifically, as illustrated in particular in Figures 7, 9 and 10, the device 10 comprises a right fixing means 16 and a left fixing means 13. Preferably, the right and left fixing means are intended to cooperate, respectively, with the right stretcher and with the left stretcher of the vehicle 1. Thus, the two fixing means are fixed on the, or at the level of the, stretchers to fix the device 10 relative to the vehicle 1, at least relative to the body 101 of the vehicle. Preferably, the right stretcher 9 comprises a right positioning means and the left stretcher 8 comprises a front left positioning means 108. Thus, the right fixing means of the device cooperates with the right positioning means of the right stretcher and the left fixing means of the device cooperates with the left positioning means 108 of the left stretcher.

[0040] For example, the right positioning means is a hole, for example cylindrical, or a cavity, or an orifice provided in the right stretcher 9. For example, the left positioning means 108 is a hole, for example cylindrical, or a cavity, or an orifice provided in the left stretcher 8. In this case, as illustrated in [Fig.7], each fixing means comprises a protuberance, a projection, for example a cylindrical pin 17; 27 intended to be inserted into each stretcher orifice. Optionally, each stretcher comprises several positioning means and each fixing means of the device 10 comprises several protuberances capable of cooperating with each of the positioning means. Preferably, each positioning means of each stretcher is provided initially, as standard, on the body of the vehicle, in particular in order to fix, add, preferably temporarily, transverse roof bars.

[0041] As illustrated in particular in Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, the device 10 also comprises a link 15 extending between the two right and left fixing means. Preferably, one end of the link is fixed to one fixing means and the other end of the link is fixed to the other fixing means. Advantageously, the link is an elastic and / or comprises woven, sewn material, combined with elastic material. For example, the section of the link is substantially rectangular, for example 30 to 50 mm in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and 5 to 8 mm maximum thickness. For example, the composition of the link is similar, or even identical, to a link known under the trademark SANDOW (registered trademark). Optionally, the link comprises an adjustment means (not shown), for example allowing a portion of the link to be wound and / or unwound in order to adjust, choose, the length between the two fixing means.The link 15 extends transversely, or substantially transversely, above the roof or pavilion 102, for example in contact, or substantially in contact, with the roof 102.

[0042] As illustrated in particular in Figures 4, 5 and 6, the device 10 further comprises a protection 11 capable of assuming an unfolded state to cover the at least one glazed surface. For example, the protection 11 comprises a main portion 110 capable of covering the front glazed surface or windshield 2. The protection 11 preferably comprises two lateral portions 111, 112 capable of covering front right and left lateral glazed surfaces 3; 3'. Each lateral portion 111; 112 comprises at least one hook, or clip, or fastener 14. This or these hooks may cooperate with a junction 104 extending between a rear edge of the front door 5 and a front edge of the rear door 6 to maintain the protection in the unfolded state, as illustrated in particular in [Fig.5]. The attachment means 14 are preferably made of plastic so as not to damage the door edges. For example, the thickness of the hooks 14 is of the order of 1.5 mm thick, the play at a junction 104 generally being of the order of 3 mm.

[0043] The protection 11 is fixed to the link 15. For example, the protection 11 is fixed to the link 15 by sewing and / or glue. Optionally, the protection 11 is fixed in a removable manner relative to the link 15, for example via claws known under the registered trademark VELCRO. For example, the protection 11 includes an orifice (not shown) into which the link 15 is threaded.

[0044] Preferably, the device 10 further comprises a storage means 12. The storage, receiving means makes it possible to store the protection 11 in the folded state as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 11 and 12. More preferably, the storage means 12 is fixed to the link 15. Alternatively, or in addition, the storage means 12 is fixed to the protection 11, for example by means of a removable fastener of the VELCRO (registered trademark) type. For example, the storage means 12 comprises an orifice and the link 15 is threaded into the orifice of the storage means.

[0045] As will be explained later and illustrated in particular in [Fig. 4], the protection 10 of the arrangement 100 in particular, in the unfolded state, extends at least over the windshield 2, and preferably over the front right side window and over the front left side window 3.

[0046] Advantageously, the vehicle 1 comprises the arrangement illustrated in figures 1, 5, 6, 11 and 12. The arrangement comprises the body 101 of the vehicle 1. As a reminder, the body 101 or the arrangement comprises the right stretcher 9, the left stretcher 8, and the roof 102. The arrangement 100 comprises the first sun visor and / or anti-frost device 10 described previously.

[0047] The arrangement 100 further comprises a second sunshade and / or anti-frost device 20 comprising a protection 21 for covering, in the unfolded state, at least the rear window 7. Preferably, as illustrated in [Fig. 6], in the unfolded state, the protection 21 comprises a main portion 210 for covering the rear window 7 and two lateral parts 211 for covering the right and left rear side windows 4, and, possibly, a rear glazed part 4'. The device 20 also preferably comprises a right fixing means 26 and a left fixing means 23. These fixing means cooperate respectively with the right stretcher 9 and the left stretcher 8 to hold the device 20. Each stretcher preferably comprises a hole or orifice and each fixing means of the device 20 comprises a protuberance 27 ([Fig.7]) extending from the fixing means to cooperate with the orifice provided in the corresponding stretcher.Thus, in this arrangement 100, the left stretcher 8 comprises for example two orifices, a first one being arranged sen. ably above a front side window 3 to receive the protrusion 17 of the left fixing means 13 of the first device 10, and a second being arranged substantially above the left rear side window 4 to receive the protrusion 27 of the left fixing means 23 of the second device 20. The same applies to the right stretcher. The device 20 comprises a link 25 extending between the right and left fixing means 26, 23. The right fixing means is fixed to one end of the link 25 and the left fixing means is fixed to the other end of the link 25.

[0048] The protection 21 is fixed to the link 25. For example, the protection 21 is fixed to the link 25 by sewing and / or glue. Optionally, the protection 21 is fixed in a removable manner relative to the link 25, for example via claws known under the registered trademark VELCRO. For example, the protection 21 comprises an orifice (not illustrated) into which the link 25 is threaded. In this case, once the fixing means 23, 26 are fixed, arranged, respectively relative to the stretchers 8, 9, the protection 21 cannot be separated from the link 25. Thus, the protection 21 cannot be stolen without damaging the device, in particular without tearing and / or cutting the protection and / or the link 25.

[0049] Preferably, the device 20 further comprises a storage means 22. The storage, receiving means makes it possible to store the protection 21 in the folded state as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 11 and 12. More preferably, the storage means 22 is fixed to the link 25. Alternatively, or in addition, the storage means 12 is fixed to the protection 21, for example by means of a removable fastener of the VELCRO (registered trademark) type. For example, the storage means 22 comprises an orifice and the link 25 is threaded into the orifice of the storage means.

[0050] The lateral portions 211 preferably comprise hooks 24 capable of cooperating with the junction 104 between the front door 5 and the rear door 6 so as to maintain the protection 21 in the unfolded state. The attachment means 24 are preferably made of plastic so as not to damage the door edges. For example, the thickness of the hooks 24 is of the order of 1.5 mm thick, the play at a junction 104 generally being of the order of 3 mm. Advantageously, the tie 25 is an elastic band and / or comprises woven, sewn material, combined with elastic material. For example, the section of the tie is substantially rectangular, for example 30 to 50 mm in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and 5 to 8 mm maximum thick. For example, the composition of the tie is similar, or even identical, to a tie known under the registered trademark SANDOW.Optionally, the link comprises an adjustment means (not shown), for example allowing a portion of the link to be wound and / or unwound in order to adjust, choose, the length between the two fixing means. The link 25 extends transversely, or substantially transversely, above the roof or pavilion 102. for example in contact, or substantially in contact, with the pavilion 102.

[0051] More specifically, as illustrated in Figures 1, 5, 11 and 12, the device 10 is arranged at the front, or substantially at the front of the roof 102, and the device 20 is arranged behind, that is to say at the rear or substantially at the rear of the roof 102. As illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the protection 11 of the first device 10, in the unfolded state, extends over the windshield 2, and preferably over the front right side window and over the front left side window 3. The protection 21 of the second device 20, in the unfolded state, extends over the rear window 7, and preferably over the rear right side window and over the rear left side window 4. Thus, the six glazed surfaces of the vehicle 1 can be protected from the sun or frost. In the case of the presence of front right and left side glazed parts 3', preferably, the side parts 111, 112 of the first device 10 also protect them from the sun or frost.In the case of the presence of right and left rear side glazed parts 4', preferably, the side parts 211 of the second device 20 also protect them from the sun or frost.

[0052] Furthermore, as illustrated in [Fig. 11], when the protection 11 of the first device 10 is in the folded state, in particular within the storage means 12, and the protection 21 of the second device 20 is in the folded state, in particular within the storage means 22, the protections 11, 21 each create a receiving interface, a support. Such a support makes it possible to receive, position an object 300, for example a bulky object, as illustrated in [Fig. 12]. Preferably, the object 300 is arranged relative to the roof 102 so as to extend mainly in the longitudinal direction, in particular to limit wind resistance while the vehicle is moving. Advantageously, the object 300 is light, for example a surfboard, an inflatable or pneumatic boat, or even an air mattress or a buoy in the inflated state. Optionally, several objects 300 are superimposed on each other.For example, an object 300 does not exceed 10 kg, or even does not exceed 3 kg. The object 300 is preferably fixed to the links 15, 25 and / or to the storage means 12, 22, for example by elastic bands of the SANDOW type (registered trademark) and / or by straps.

[0053] More specifically, as illustrated in [Fig. 8], a first device 10 or a second device 20 not in use can for example be stored entirely respectively in its own storage means. Alternatively, a larger receptacle can be provided to store each device, or even both devices 10, 20 in a single receptacle.

[0054] To mount the device on the vehicle, it must be removed from the storage means 12; 22 if applicable. To do this, it is sufficient to remove the link 15; 25 which comprises at each of its ends the fixing means 13, 16; 23, 26 from the storage means, which is illustrated in [Fig.9]. Although this is illustrated in [Fig. 10], the protection should only be removed once the fixing means have been fitted to the vehicle.

[0055] Indeed, once the fixing means 13, 16 and the link 15 are removed from the storage means 12, the front doors of the vehicle 1 are opened to be able to proceed with the assembly. Indeed, the opening of the front doors gives access to the interfaces, preferably of the hole type, on the front of each stretcher 8, 9. Thus, the left fixing means 13, in particular the protuberance 17, are positioned in the corresponding positioning means 108 of the left stretcher 8 and the right fixing means 16, in particular of the protuberance type, are positioned in the corresponding positioning means of the right stretcher. Preferably, once one of the fixing means is positioned on a stretcher, the elastic link is stretched above the roof 102 to position the other fixing means on the other stretcher.Once the two fixing means are positioned, the tension generated by the link between the two fixing means of the device 10 is sufficient to hold it in place relative to the stretchers. For example, the tension required to tighten the link for its installation is equivalent to a force of the order of 50 N so as to allow installation by any user and / or to limit the risk of injury during installation.

[0056] Once the device 10 is installed on the roof 102, closing the front doors prevents any intentional or involuntary disassembly of the fixing means relative to the roof. This ensures that it is held in place and constitutes an anti-theft device for the device 10 (without damaging it) once the doors are closed and locked. Indeed, as illustrated in [Fig.7], preferably, each rigid part 19, for example metallic, of the fixing means 13 is pinched between, at least in contact with, an upper front door seal 5 and the adjacent stretcher 8. Advantageously, each fixing means comprises an adherent part 18, for example coated, for example with rubber, promoting adhesion against the corresponding stretcher and / or preventing damage to the paint of the stretcher upon contact with it.Optionally, this adherent part or zone 18 of the fixing means 13 contributes to the positioning and avoids the risk of slipping, in particular in the longitudinal direction of the fixing relative to the stretcher (in particular in the absence of a pin 17 of the fixing 13 cooperating in a hole in the stretcher).

[0057] As illustrated in [Fig. 3], it is then appropriate to unfold, deploy, for example first the main portion 110 of the protection 11 to cover the windshield 2 before unfolding each side portion 111, 112 on the front side windows so as to obtain a fully unfolded protection 11 illustrated in [Fig. 4]. For example, the vehicle 1 comprises side mirrors 103 and the protection 11 comprises a portion 113 capable of encompassing, covering each mirror. This portion 113 improves the maintenance of the protection 11 in the unfolded state on the vehicle and / or avoids possible frost. of the rearview mirror and / or avoids reflections of sunlight on such a mirror. In the case of a hook 14, it is appropriate to open the front door and / or the rear door to create a space at the junction 104 between the doors in order to insert it. This hook 14 again helps to keep the protection in position, particularly in the event of strong winds. Optionally, several hooks 14 are arranged along each rear edge of the front side portions of the protection 11.

[0058] To use the second device 20, once the fixing means 23, 26 and the link 25 have been removed from the storage means 22, the rear doors of the vehicle 1 are opened to be able to proceed with the assembly. Indeed, opening the rear doors gives access to the interfaces, preferably of the hole type, on the rear of each stretcher 8, 9. Thus, the left fixing means 23, in particular the protrusion 27, is positioned in a corresponding left positioning means 208 of the left stretcher 8 and the right fixing means 26, in particular of the protrusion type, is positioned in the corresponding positioning means of the right stretcher. Preferably, once one of the fixing means is positioned on a stretcher, the elastic link is stretched above the roof 102 to position the other fixing means on the other stretcher.Once the two fixing means are positioned, the tension generated by the link between the two fixing means of the device 10 is sufficient to hold it in place relative to the stretchers. For example, the tension required to tighten the link 25 for its installation is equivalent to a force of the order of 50 N so as to allow installation by any user and / or to limit the risk of injury during installation.

[0059] Once the device 20 is installed on the roof 102, closing the rear doors prevents any intentional or involuntary disassembly of the fixing means relative to the roof. This ensures that it is held in place and constitutes an anti-theft device for the device 20 (without damaging it) once the doors are closed and locked. Indeed, as illustrated in [Fig.7], preferably, each rigid part 29, for example metallic, of the fixing means 23 is pinched between, at least in contact with, an upper rear door seal 6 and the adjacent stretcher 8. Advantageously, each fixing means comprises an adherent part 28, for example coated, for example with rubber, promoting adhesion against the corresponding stretcher and / or preventing damage to the paint of the stretcher upon contact with it.Optionally, this adherent part or zone 28 of the fixing means 23 contributes to the positioning and avoids the risk of slipping, in particular in the longitudinal direction of the fixing relative to the stretcher (in particular in the absence of a spike 27 of the fixing 23 cooperating in a hole in the stretcher).

[0060] To obtain the arrangement 100 in the unfolded state, as illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, it is appropriate to unfold, deploy, for example first the main portion 210 of the protection 21 to cover the rear window 7 before unfolding each side portion 211 on the rear side windows so as to obtain a fully unfolded protection 21. In the case of a hook 24, it is appropriate to open the front door and / or the rear door to create a space at the junction 104 between the doors in order to insert it. This hook 24 again makes it possible to promote the maintenance in position of the protection 21, in particular of the side portions 211, in particular in the event of strong winds. Optionally, several hooks 24 are arranged along each front edge of the side portions of the protection 21.

[0061] The solution is particularly suitable for front and rear framed doors. Thus, each fastening means is wedged, pinched, interposed, sandwiched between the door frame and the adjacent stretcher. Advantageously, the fastening means 13, 23, 16, 26 are elements already designed, tested, and used for the manufacture of transverse roof bars, in particular as a second-hand product. Preferably, the orifices or interfaces provided in the stretchers are also already designed, tested, in particular to receive transverse roof bars. Advantageously, the bodies are already equipped with stretchers having these interfaces.

[0062] Optionally, the body of the vehicle does not include an interface on the two stretchers and it is the pinching between the door frames and the stretchers, possibly associated with a non-slip material on the fixing means which ensures the maintenance, with the doors closed, in the longitudinal direction, of each device relative to the stretchers, and consequently to the roof 102.

[0063] Thanks to the solution, each fixing means 13, 16; 23, 26 respectively of the devices 10, 20 is perfectly maintained in the longitudinal direction relative to the left and right stretchers.

[0064] Once the fixing means 13, 16 are fixed, arranged, respectively relative to the stretchers 8, 9, the vehicle having its doors closed, the protection 11 cannot be separated from the link 15 without damage. Thus, the protection 11 cannot be stolen without damaging the device, in particular without tearing and / or cutting the protection and / or the link 15 and / or the storage means.

[0065] The transport of the object, or even the objects 300, cannot exceed 60 km / h, or even cannot exceed 30 km / h to avoid any risk of deterioration of the object(s) 300 and / or the devices 10, 20 due to forces generated by the speed of the vehicle intended to lift and / or move the load 300 relative to the roof 102.

[0066] Thanks to the solution, despite the vehicle being parked in high heat such as a heatwave, with maximum sunshine in particular, the temperature of the passenger compartment is not excessively high. Indeed, with the protection 11 of the device 10 unfolded and / or the protection 21 of the device 20 unfolded, the passenger compartment is protected, it does not overheat, the sun's rays heating the protection(s) little. Preferably, the material of the protection is adapted to insulate and / or reflect the sun's rays. Thus, the temperature of the passenger compartment is around 30 degrees Celsius, for example, despite much higher temperatures in the sun. Some elements within the passenger compartment, notably a dashboard arranged near such a windshield, can then reach 100 degrees Celsius or more. Access to the vehicle after being parked in the sun is comfortable. No element, for example metal seat belt buckles, is hot to the touch. Although it may be necessary to cool the passenger compartment to optimize comfort at the start of the journey, such cooling by air conditioning consumes little electrical energy and / or fuel. This is a lot of energy saved (electricity stored in one or more batteries, fuel or other) that can be used to move the vehicle. The solution is therefore particularly suited to electric vehicles and / or the phenomenon of global warming.In the case of an electric vehicle, it is important not to waste the energy stored in the battery(ies) to cool the vehicle.

[0067] Furthermore, in the event of cold, or even extreme cold, the glass surfaces, or even the rear-view mirrors, are protected from frost, which makes the vehicle almost immediately usable and again represents an energy saving due to the absence of defrosting, possibly requiring the vehicle's heating system.

[0068] The solution is particularly easy to install and uninstall and does not require any specific tools or equipment. After disassembly, the device(s) take up little space and can be stored in the trunk, for example in their own storage means, especially if one wants to avoid continually exposing them to the elements.

[0069] The material of the protection is chosen and adapted to ensure both the anti-heating and anti-frost functions. Optionally, one side of the protection has properties adapted to the anti-frost function and the other side of the protection has properties adapted to the sunshade function. The bulky equipment support function, when the two devices are mounted and the two protections are folded, preferably in their respective storage means, makes it possible to ensure occasional transport, such as a short journey, for example from a home to a body of water, a watercourse or a beach, and this, only at low speed.

[0070] Note that the unfolded device 20, deployed at the rear, can be used when stationary to darken the rear, for example for a nap for rear passengers, for example children. In addition, the two devices 10, 20 can cover the entirety of the glazed surfaces, for example to obtain total darkness in the passenger compartment for a nap for the vehicle occupants.

[0071] Preferably, the storage means comprises a reclosable opening, via VELCRO, i.e. easy to open or close despite the high access at the level of the flag.

[0072] Advantageously, the bag-type storage means does not slide relative to the link in the transverse direction in order to limit the risk of scratching the roof in the event of sand or other dirt interposed between the storage means and the roof. For example, each storage means is centered relative to a vertical and longitudinal median plane of the vehicle.

[0073] Optionally, each device 10, 20, in the folded state and / or in the unfolded state, is symmetrical with respect to a vertical and longitudinal median plane of the vehicle 1.

[0074] Optionally, only the main portion 110 equips the device 10 so that only the windshield 2 is protected. Indeed, approximately 70 percent of the radiation passes through the windshield, which significantly raises the passenger compartment and in particular the dashboard. Thus, a device comprising only the protective portion 110 is a very inexpensive solution and provides a significant improvement.

[0075] The solution allows for a reduction of approximately 50 percent in heating of the vehicle's passenger compartment during heat waves, for example.

[0076] As seen previously, locking the doors prevents the theft of the device(s).

[0077] The solution does not obstruct the space within the passenger compartment in any way, whether the protection(s) are folded or unfolded. The solution has little or no wind resistance, which allows it to be left unfolded on the vehicle even in the event of strong gusts of wind. The materials are resistant so that the devices can remain, with the protections unfolded or folded, on a vehicle parked for several days, whatever the weather conditions. Finally, the solution is simple and very inexpensive, in particular because it uses standard fixing means and standard body stretchers.

[0078] As illustrated in Figures 1, 2, 11 and 12, in the folded state, the protections can remain on the vehicle, without the need to remove the devices. In the folded state of the protection(s), the vehicle can be used normally, without speed limit.

[0079] As a remark, the solution therefore achieves the desired objective of improving the comfort of a vehicle interior that has been parked in the sun and of reducing energy consumption at the start of driving for cooling such an interior that has been heated, and has the advantages of being able to be used on other types of vehicles, namely utility vehicles, or even trucks.

Claims

Claims

1. Sunshade and / or anti-frost device (10; 20) for at least one glazed surface (2; 3; 4; 3'; 4'; 7) of a vehicle (1), in particular for a windshield (2), characterized in that the device (10; 20) comprises: - a right fixing means (16) and a left fixing means (13; 23) intended to cooperate respectively with a right and a left stretcher (8) of such a vehicle (1) for fixing the device (10; 20) relative to such a vehicle (1), - a link (15; 25) extending between the right and left fixing means (16, 13), - a protection (11; 21) capable of taking an unfolded state to cover the at least one glazed surface, the protection (11; 21) being fixed to the link (15; 25).

2. Device (10; 20) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the device (10; 20) comprises a storage means (12; 22) for storing the protection (11; 21) in the folded state, the storage means (12; 22) being fixed to the link (15; 25) and / or to the protection (11; 21).

3. Device (10; 20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the protection (11; 21) comprises a main portion (110; 210) capable of covering a windshield (2) or a rear window (7) and lateral portions (111, 112; 211) capable of covering left and right lateral glazed surfaces (3; 4; 3'; 4'), the lateral portions (111, 112; 211) comprising in particular hooks (14; 24) capable of cooperating with door edges to maintain the protection in the unfolded state.

4. Device (10; 20) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the link (15; 25) is an elastic band and / or comprises a means for adjusting its length.

5. Arrangement (100) comprising: - a body (101) of a vehicle (1), the body (101) comprising a right stretcher (9), a left stretcher (8), and a roof (102), - at least one first device (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the right stretcher (9) comprises a first right positioning means and in that the left stretcher (8) comprises a first left positioning means (108) so that the right fixing means (16) of the first device (10) cooperates with the first right positioning means of the stretcher right (9) and so that the left fixing means (13) of the first device (10) cooperates with the first left positioning means (108) of the left stretcher (8), the link (15) of the first device (10) extending transversely above the roof (102), in particular in contact, or substantially in contact, with the roof (102).

6. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first right positioning means and the first left positioning means (108) are orifices and in that the right fixing means (16) and the left fixing means (13) each comprise a protuberance intended to be inserted into each orifice so as to hold the first device (10) in the longitudinal direction relative to the left and right stretchers (8, 9).

7. Arrangement (100) according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that it further comprises a second device (20) according to one of claims 1 to 4, the first device (10) being arranged at the front and the second device (20) being arranged at the rear, the right stretcher (9) comprising a second right positioning means and the left stretcher (8) comprising a second left positioning means (208), so that the right fixing means (26) of the second device (20) cooperates with the second right positioning means of the right stretcher (9), and so that the left fixing means (23) of the second device (20) cooperates with the second left positioning means (208) of the left stretcher (8), the link (25) of the second device (20) extending transversely above the roof (102), in particular in contact, or substantially in contact, with the roof (102).

8. Vehicle (1), in particular a motor vehicle, comprising: - a windshield (2), - a right front side window and a left front side window (3), - an arrangement (100) according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that the protection (10) of the first device (10) in the unfolded state extends over the windshield (2) and / or over the right front side window and / or over the left front side window (3).

9. Vehicle (1), in particular a motor vehicle, comprising: - a windshield (2), - one front right side window and one front left side window (3), - a rear window (7), - a right rear side window and a left rear side window (4), - possibly a left exterior mirror (103) and / or a right exterior mirror, an arrangement (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the protection (11) of the first device (10) in the unfolded state extends over the windshield (2) and / or over the right front side window and / or over the left front side window (3), possibly over the left exterior rearview mirror (103) and / or over the right exterior rearview mirror, and / or the protection (21) of the second device (20) in the unfolded state extends over the rear window (7) and / or over the right rear side window and / or over the left rear side window (4).

10. Vehicle (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the protection (11) in the folded state of the first device (10), in particular within a storage means (12), and the protection (21) in the folded state of the second device (20), in particular within a storage means (22), each constitute a reception interface for a bulky object (300) to be transported above the roof (102).

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