Motor vehicle comprising a rear window that can be moved around a horizontal axis of rotation

Abstract

Motor vehicle extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising a body, at least one front door intended to allow access to a first row of front seats of the motor vehicle, and at least one rear door (7) intended to allow access to a second row of seats of the motor vehicle, located behind the first row of seats, the rear door (7) comprising a door structure (8) comprising an internal structure (8a) and an external structure (8b) connected together and defining an opening (8c), the vehicle comprising a rear window (10) attached to the door structure (8) by an associated linking system (11).The rear window (10) is movable about a horizontal axis of rotation, parallel to the longitudinal axis (X), between an open position in which the rear window (10) is pivoted about the horizontal axis of rotation away from the door structure (8) towards the outside of the vehicle, and a closed position in which the rear window (10) closes the opening (8c) located in said door structure (8). Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 3.

Description

Title of the invention: Motor vehicle comprising a rear window movable around a horizontal axis of rotation

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of motor vehicles and in particular to vehicle door windows.

[0002] Generally, vehicle doors, and in particular rear doors, are equipped with a manually or electrically operated window.

[0003] In vehicles of the "coupe" type without rear doors, it is common to have fixed or pivoting windows relative to the vertical axis, known as a "French-style" open window.

[0004] On some vehicles, in order to limit costs while allowing easier access to the rear seats, it is common to add rear doors including fixed or pivoting windows relative to the vertical axis.

[0005] However, such windows have negative points, in particular that they do not allow satisfactory ventilation to the passengers in the second row of seats but only to the passenger compartment, and that they do not prevent rain from entering the passenger compartment.

[0006] The objective of the invention is therefore to overcome these disadvantages and to modify the rear side windows of motor vehicles, in order to improve the ventilation of passengers located at the rear of the vehicle, while minimizing the costs of the vehicle.

[0007] The present invention relates to a motor vehicle extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising a body, at least one front door intended to allow access to a first row of front seats of the motor vehicle, and at least one rear door intended to allow access to a second row of seats of the motor vehicle, located at the rear of the first row of seats.

[0008] The rear door includes a door structure comprising an internal structure and an external structure connected to each other and defining an opening, the vehicle including a rear window or window attached to the door structure by an associated linking system.

[0009] The rear window is movable around a horizontal axis of rotation, parallel to the longitudinal axis, between an open position in which the rear window is pivoted relative to the horizontal axis of rotation away from the door structure towards the outside of the vehicle and a closed position in which the rear window closes the opening located in said door structure.

[0010] Due to the rotation of the movable window around an axis located in the upper part of the window, the lower part of the window is intended to be the most spaced-out part of the door structure when the window is in the open configuration.

[0011] Thanks to the horizontal opening of the rear window, ventilation for passengers in the second row of seats is improved while preventing water from entering the vehicle's passenger compartment. Furthermore, air circulation, particularly downward airflow, is possible because outside air can enter through the upper part of the open front door window and then exit through a lower part of the rear window, thus providing thermal comfort for the vehicle's occupants.

[0012] By "glass" or "window" is meant a transparent element made of glass, for example of the "safety glass" type or of plastic material.

[0013] Advantageously, the linkage system comprises two linkage members each pivoting around the horizontal axis of rotation, each linkage member comprising a first part for fixing to the rear window, in particular to the upper part of the rear window and a second part for fixing to the structure of the rear door, in particular to the internal structure.

[0014] For example, the first part of the fixing on the rear window is connected to the second part of the fixing on the door structure by a joint.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the joint is a hinge comprising an axis extending both into a curved end portion of the second fixing part and two coaxial lugs of the first fixing part.

[0016] For example, said ears of the first fixing part are spaced along the longitudinal axis of a receiving space of the curved end part of the second fixing part.

[0017] According to one embodiment, the first fixing part comprises a fixing plate on the rear window and two lugs extending from one end of the plate in a transverse direction and each comprising an orifice for receiving the axle.

[0018] According to another embodiment, each connecting member is formed of a corrugated plate comprising the first part for fixing to the rear window, the second part for fixing to the structure of the rear door, in particular to the internal structure, and at least two corrugations extending between the first part and the second part, the second corrugation forming a hinge around which the rear window pivots between the open position and the closed position.

[0019] For example, the second fixing part includes a through hole for receiving a door fixing pin on the internal structure of the door structure.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the second fixing part comprises a fixing plate with the door structure and a corrugated junction portion connecting the plate and the curved end around the articulation axis.

[0021] The corrugated junction portion includes, for example, a single corrugation.

[0022] For example, each first fixing part includes a through hole for receiving a fixing pin on the rear window.

[0023] Alternatively, each connecting member is bonded to the inner surface of the rear window. In this embodiment, and in no way limiting the application, the connecting members are linked by a substantially flat plate extending along the longitudinal and vertical axes.

[0024] Advantageously, the vehicle includes a rear window locking system in the open position and in the closed position.

[0025] For example, the locking system includes a first part attached to the rear window, for example by gluing, and a second part attached to the internal structure of the door structure and connected to the first part by a joint.

[0026] Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, given solely by way of non-limiting example, and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[0027] [Fig.1] illustrates in a very schematic way a side view of a motor vehicle comprising a window opening along the horizontal axis according to the invention;

[0028] [Fig.2] represents in part the rear face of the motor vehicle in [Fig.1];

[0029] [Fig.3] represents in detail a rear side door of the motor vehicle in the figure comprising the window opening along the horizontal axis according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0030] [Fig.4] represents a view along axis IV-IV of [Fig.3];

[0031] [Fig.5] represents a view along the VV axis of [Fig.3];

[0032] [Fig.6] illustrates in detail a connecting element of the opening glass along the horizontal axis of [Fig.3] according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0033] [Fig.7] represents in detail a rear side door of the motor vehicle in the figure comprising the window opening along the horizontal axis according to a second embodiment of the invention;

[0034] [Fig. 8] represents a view along axis VIII-VIII of [Fig.7];

[0035] [Fig.9] illustrates in detail a connecting element of the opening glass along the horizontal axis of [Fig.7] according to the second embodiment of the invention;

[0036] [Fig. 10] represents in detail a rear side door of the motor vehicle in the figure comprising the window opening along the horizontal axis according to a third embodiment of the invention;

[0037] [Fig. 11] represents a view along axis XI-XI of [Fig. 10];

[0038] [Fig. 12] illustrates in detail a connecting element for the opening window along the horizontal axis of [Fig. 10] according to the third embodiment of the invention; and

[0039] [Fig. 13] illustrates in detail a connecting element of the opening glass along the horizontal axis of [Fig. 10] according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

[0040] In the following description, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "vertical", "front", "rear", "left" and "right" are defined according to the usual orthogonal coordinate system for motor vehicles, shown in the drawings, and which includes:

[0041] - a longitudinal axis X, horizontal and oriented from the front to the rear of the vehicle;

[0042] - a horizontal transverse axis Y, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X and oriented of left to right of the vehicle as the vehicle moves forward;

[0043] - a vertical axis Z, orthogonal to the longitudinal and transverse axes X and Y and directed from bottom to top.

[0044] In [Fig. 1], a side of a motor vehicle, referred to as 1 in its entirety, is shown in a very schematic way, comprising a body 2 including a front bumper 3, a front hood 4, a rear bumper 5, two front doors 6 (only one of which is visible) each intended to allow access to a first row of front seats (not shown) and two rear doors 7 (only one of which is visible) each intended to allow access to a second row of seats (not shown).

[0045] Each front door 6 comprises a door structure 6a and a front pane or window 6b integral with the door structure 6a and generally mounted so as to slide vertically in said door structure 6a.

[0046] Each rear door 7 includes a door structure 8 comprising an internal structure 8a and an external structure 8b connected together and an opening 8c intended for to be closed by a rear window or window 10 in a closed position. The rear window 10 is attached to the door structure 8 by an associated connecting system 11.

[0047] As shown in detail in Figures 3 and 4, the connecting system 11 comprises two connecting members 12, each pivoting about a horizontal axis of rotation XI parallel to the longitudinal axis X.

[0048] Each connecting member 12 here comprises a first tab or fixing part 13 on the rear window 10, in particular on the upper part of the rear window 10 and a second tab or fixing part 14 on the structure 8 of the rear door 7, in particular on the internal structure 8a.

[0049] The first fixing tab 13 on the rear window 10 is connected to the second fixing tab 14 on the structure 8 by a joint 15, here a hinge comprising an axis 15a extending both into a curved end portion 14a of the second fixing tab 14 and two coaxial lugs 13a, 13b of the first fixing tab 13.

[0050] When rotating into the open position, it is the lower part of the rear window 10 that moves away from the door structure 8.

[0051] Said ears 13a, 13b of the first fixing lug 13 are spaced along the longitudinal axis X by a space 13c for receiving the curved end part 14a of the second fixing lug 14.

[0052] The first fixing lug 13 includes a fixing plate 13d on the rear window 10 and the two lugs 13a, 13b extending from one end of the plate 13d in a transverse direction and each including an orifice (not referenced) for receiving the shaft 15a.

[0053] In the embodiment illustrated in figures 3 and 4, the plate 13 includes a through orifice 13e for receiving a fixing pin 16 on the rear glass 10.

[0054] Alternatively, as seen in the embodiment illustrated in Figures 7 to 9, in which the same elements bear the same reference numerals, each connecting member 12 is bonded to the inner surface 10a of the rear window 10. In this embodiment, and in no way limiting, the connecting members 12 are connected by a substantially flat plate 17 extending along the longitudinal axis X and the vertical axis Z.

[0055] The second fixing bracket 14 comprises a fixing plate 14b with the door structure 8 and comprising a through hole 14c for receiving a door fixing pin 18 on the internal structure 8a of the door structure 8.

[0056] The second fixing lug 14 further includes a corrugated junction portion 14d connecting the plate 14b and the curved end 14a around the articulation axis 15a.

[0057] The corrugated junction portion 14d here includes a corrugation.

[0058] As illustrated in the figures, the vehicle includes a locking system 20 for the rear window in the open position in which the rear window is pivoted relative to the axis of rotation XI and away from the door structure towards the outside of the vehicle and in the closed position in which the rear window 10 closes the opening made in the door structure 8.

[0059] The locking system 20 comprises a first part 21a attached to the glass, for example by gluing, and a second part 21b attached to the internal structure 8a of the door structure 8 and connected to the first part 21a by a joint 22.

[0060] Figures 10 to 13 illustrate another embodiment in which the same elements bear the same references.

[0061] The linking system 11 here comprises two linking members 12' each pivoting around a horizontal axis of rotation XI parallel to the longitudinal axis X.

[0062] Each connecting member 12' is here formed of a corrugated plate comprising a first part 13' for fixing to the rear window 10, a second part 14' for fixing to the structure 8 of the rear door 7, in particular to the internal structure 8a and two corrugations 12a', 12b' extending between the first part 13' and the second part 14'.

[0063] The second corrugation 12b' forms a joint 15' allowing the window to pivot around the horizontal axis of rotation XI between an open position in which the rear window 10 is pivoted relative to the axis of rotation XI and away from the door structure towards the outside of the vehicle and a closed position in which the rear window 10 closes the opening located in the door structure 8.

[0064] As illustrated in figures 10 to 12, the first part 13' of the fixing includes an opening 13e' for receiving a fixing pin 16 on the rear window 10.

[0065] Alternatively, as seen in the embodiment illustrated in [Fig. 13], in which the same elements bear the same references, each connecting member 12' is glued to the inner surface 10a of the rear window 10. In this embodiment, and in no way limiting, the connecting members 12' are connected by a substantially flat plate 17' extending along the longitudinal X and vertical Z axes.

[0066] The second part 14' of the fixing 14 includes a through hole 14c' for receiving a door fixing pin 18 on the internal structure 8a of the door structure 18.

[0067] Thanks to the invention, it is possible to improve the ventilation of passengers located on the second row of seats of the motor vehicle and to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Claims

Demands

1. Motor vehicle (1) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising a body (2), at least one front door (6) intended to allow access to a first row of front seats of the motor vehicle, and at least one rear door (7) intended to allow access to a second row of seats of the motor vehicle, located behind the first row of seats, the rear door (7) comprising a door structure (8) comprising an internal structure (8a) and an external structure (8b) connected together and defining an opening (8c), the vehicle comprising a rear window (10) integral with the door structure (8) by an associated linking system (11), characterized in that the rear window (10) is movable about a horizontal axis of rotation (XI),parallel to the longitudinal axis (X) between an open position in which the rear window (10) is pivoted relative to the horizontal axis of rotation (XI) away from the door structure (8) towards the outside of the vehicle (1) and a closed position in which the rear window (10) closes the opening (8c) located in said door structure (8).

2. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the linkage system (11) comprises two linkage members (12, 12') each pivoting about the horizontal axis of rotation (XI), each linkage member (12, 12') comprising a first attachment part (13, 13') on the rear window (10) and a second attachment part (14, 14') on the structure (8) of the rear door (7).

3. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 2, wherein the first fixing part (13, 13') on the rear window (10) is connected to the second fixing part (14, 14') on the door structure (8) by a joint (15, 15').

4. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 3, wherein the joint (15) is a hinge comprising an axis (15a) extending both into a curved end portion (14a) of the second fastening portion (14) and two coaxial lugs (13a, 13b) of the first fastening portion (13).

5. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 4, wherein said lugs (13a, 13b) of the first fastening part (13) are spaced along the longitudinal axis (X) from a receiving space (13c). of the curved end part (14a) of the second fastening part (14).

6. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first fixing part (13) comprises a fixing plate (13d) on the rear window (10) and the two lugs (13a, 13b) extending from one end of the plate (13d) in a transverse direction and each comprising a receiving hole for the shaft (15a).

7. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 3, wherein each connecting member (12') is formed of a corrugated plate comprising the first part (13') of attachment to the rear window (10), the second part (14') of attachment to the structure (8) of the rear door (7), and at least two corrugations (12a', 12b') extending between the first part (13') and the second part (14'), the second corrugation (12b') forming a hinge (15') around which the rear window (10) pivots between the open position and the closed position.

8. Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 7, wherein the second fastening part (14, 14') includes a through hole (14c, 14c') for receiving a door fastening pin (18) on the internal structure (8a) of the door structure (8).

9. Motor vehicle (1) according to claims 4 and 8, wherein the second fastening part (14) comprises a fastening plate (14b) with the door structure (8) and a corrugated joining portion (14d) connecting the plate (14b) and the curved end (14a) around the articulation axis (15a).

10. Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 2 to 9, wherein each first fastening part (13, 13') includes a through hole (13e, 13e') for receiving a fastening pin (16) on the rear window (10).

11. Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a locking system (20) for the rear window (10) in the open position and in the closed position.

12. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 11, wherein the locking system (20) comprises a first part (21a) integral with the rear window (10) and a second part (21b) integral with the internal structure (8a) of the door structure (8) and connected to the first part (21a) by a joint (22).

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