Device for vehicle roof and vehicle roof

Abstract

A device for a vehicle roof 101 having a roof opening 102, comprising an opening / closing lever 109 having a movable slider 130 pivotable relative to a guide rail 108, the opening / closing lever 109 having a first connection 111 to the guide rail 108 and a second connection 112 to the guide rail 108, the first connection 111 having a connecting link 114 to the guide rail 108 and a sliding pin 115 to the opening / closing lever 109 which is guided in the connecting link 114, the second connection 112 having a lever connecting link 116 to the opening / closing lever 109 and another sliding pin 117 to the guide rail 108 which is guided in the lever connecting link 116, the second connection 112 being arranged in the longitudinal direction X between the first connection 111 and the movable slider 130.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] An arrangement for a vehicle roof of a motor vehicle, in particular an arrangement for moving a movable roof to close a roof opening in the vehicle roof, is presented.Furthermore, a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle, in particular a vehicle roof having an arrangement as described herein, is presented. [Background technology]

[0002] The device with a movable cover for a vehicle roof can be configured as a so-called spoiler roof, as described, for example, in DE 10 20 05 14 52 A1. Alternatively, the vehicle roof can also be configured as a so-called external guide sliding roof, as described, for example, in DE 10 20 05 14 52 A1. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] German Patent Publication No. 102012106545(A1) [Patent Document 2] German Patent No. 19713347 (C1) Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It would be desirable to provide an arrangement for a vehicle roof that allows for reliable operation.It would also be desirable to provide a vehicle roof that allows for reliable operation. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to at least one embodiment, an apparatus for a vehicle roof is presented. The vehicle roof has a roof opening. The apparatus comprises: a cover that is longitudinally slidable to close the roof opening; a guide rail disposed on the vehicle roof; an opening / closing lever having a moving slider pivotable relative to the guide rail, the cover being connected to the moving slider and being slidable in a longitudinal direction relative to the opening / closing lever and the moving slider to open the roof opening; the opening / closing lever has a first connecting portion to the guide rail and a second connecting portion to the guide rail, and the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are configured to be able to slide stepwise in the longitudinal direction relative to the guide rail; No. 2 The connecting portion has a lever connecting link on the opening / closing lever, and is guided in the lever connecting link. Sliding pin on the guide rail, The second connector is longitudinally disposed between the first connector and the moving slider. For example, the first connecting part has a connecting link on a guide rail and another sliding pin on an opening / closing lever. The other sliding pin of the first connecting part is guided in the connecting link. Configuration is also possible.

[0006] The device is particularly designed for so-called spoiler roofs. In spoiler roofs, the rear end of the opening / closing lever is first rotated or pivoted in the opening direction to tilt up the rear end of the cover. To at least partially open the roof opening, the cover is slid in the opening direction relative to the opening / closing lever. Here, the opening / closing lever is stationary relative to the rest of the vehicle roof and does not slide in the opening direction with the cover. The further the cover is slid rearward relative to the opening / closing lever, the greater the force the opening / closing lever must withstand. When the vehicle is moving, the cover also vibrates more. A reliable support for the cover, even for large opening widths, has long been desired and can be improved by the solution described herein.

[0007] In addition to spoiler roofs, so-called external guide sliding roofs are known, in which, for example, an opening / closing lever at the rear end of the cover slides in the opening direction together with the cover relative to the rest of the vehicle roof. The above-mentioned problems do not occur in these roofs. However, external guide sliding roofs cannot be used as a substitute for spoiler roofs, because the two are structurally completely different. The use of spoiler roofs or external guide sliding roofs depends, for example, on the suitability of the vehicle base.

[0008] The opening / closing lever of the device described herein can slide longitudinally relative to the guide rail in incremental steps. Additionally, the opening / closing lever can be locked relative to the guide rail so that it does not move longitudinally relative to the guide rail along with the cover during sliding. The opening / closing lever is pivoted to tilt up the rear end of the cover (to a so-called ventilation position) from the closed position where the cover closes the roof opening. The device described herein then allows the opening / closing lever to slide a given distance in the opening direction before it is locked relative to the guide rail and the cover can slide further in the opening direction relative to the opening / closing lever. This improves the support points of the cover on the opening / closing lever and the guide rail. This allows for a higher natural frequency of the device, particularly for an open roof. It also allows for a smaller bearing force at the guide rail-side end of the opening / closing lever.

[0009] The first connecting portion of the guide rail to the connecting link and the opening / closing lever Another sliding pin allows longitudinal sliding, rotational movement and pivoting of the opening / closing lever relative to the guide rail. In the context of the present disclosure, the pin may have various configurations, in particular various shapes. For example, the pin, in particular Another sliding pin, are cylindrical. The pins are, for example, elongated. For example, the pins have an oval cross section. Other cross sections are also possible, for example polygonal or semicircular. Other shapes with different geometries as basic shapes are also possible. The pins of the present disclosure, in particular the sliding pin, the further sliding pin and the other pins, may have any shape that allows them to slide and be held in the associated guide, for example in the connecting link. The first connecting part allows for a simply configured and therefore inexpensively manufactured connection between the opening / closing lever and the guide rail. It also allows for a relatively long support ratio for the opening / closing lever. another Sliding pin is particularly arranged at the longitudinal front end of the opening / closing lever.

[0010] According to further exemplary embodiments, the first connection is configured such that the connecting link is formed on the opening / closing lever and the pin is stationarily arranged on the guide rail.

[0011] According to further exemplary embodiments, the second connection portion is formed with a lever connection link on the guide rail; Sliding pin is formed so as to be disposed in a fixed state on the opening / closing lever.

[0012] The second connecting portion is Another sliding pin The lever connecting link of the opening / closing lever and the guide rail are formed in the longitudinal direction behind the Sliding pin The second coupling allows the opening / closing lever to slide longitudinally, rotate and pivot. The second coupling allows for a simply constructed and therefore inexpensively manufactured connection between the opening / closing lever and the guide rail. The second coupling contributes beneficially to the stability of the device due to its long support ratio.

[0013] The second connecting portion is a Another sliding pin The lever connecting link of the second connecting portion is formed in the longitudinal direction behind the movable slider and in front of the movable slider. Another sliding pin and the moving slider are disposed longitudinally on the opening / closing lever. Another sliding pinis longitudinally disposed on the guide rail behind the connecting link of the first connecting part.

[0014] The cover may be configured, for example, according to one of the embodiments described herein. According to further exemplary embodiments, the cover may be configured differently, for example, having attachment tabs on each long side.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, the device includes a drive carriage configured for pivoting the opening / closing lever, the drive carriage being slidably guided longitudinally in a guide rail, and the drive carriage being coupled to the opening / closing lever.

[0016] According to at least one embodiment, the opening / closing lever has a drive link. The drive carriage has a drive pin. The drive pin is guided within the drive link to convert sliding of the drive carriage into movement of the opening / closing lever. The movement of the drive carriage is transmitted to the opening / closing lever by engagement of the drive pin with the drive link.

[0017] According to at least one embodiment, the drive carriage is pivotally connected to the slide pin, so that the opening / closing lever and the drive carriage are rigidly connected to each other in the longitudinal direction. The movement of the drive carriage is controlled by a lever attached to both the opening / closing lever and the drive carriage. Another sliding pin The force is transmitted to the opening / closing lever by the

[0018] The drive carriage is driven directly or indirectly, for example, by the electric motor of the device. The drive carriage is arranged in the region of the opening / closing lever, i.e., it is particularly assigned to the rear end of the cover when the cover is in the closed position. The drive carriage slides longitudinally to pivot and slide the opening / closing lever longitudinally. After the pivoting and sliding movements are completed, for example, the drive carriage is locked relative to the guide rail. To close the roof opening, the drive carriage is moved in the opposite direction, so that the opening / closing lever slides forward and pivots back to close the cover.

[0019] Location or direction information such as "rear" or "front" refers to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The longitudinal direction of the vehicle may also be referred to as the horizontal direction or X direction. The tilt-up or pushing-open of the cover is performed in a substantially vertical direction or Z direction or height direction. The "rear area of ​​the cover" means, for example, the area from the center of the cover closest to the rear of the vehicle.

[0020] According to at least one embodiment, the opening / closing lever has a support pin. The guide rail has a support link. The support pin is arranged in the support link to vertically support the opening / closing lever when the opening / closing lever is in the raised position. The support link is particularly oriented approximately longitudinally. For example, the support link is formed in the rear area of ​​the guide rail. After the opening / closing lever pivots, for example, due to the opening / closing lever sliding in the longitudinal direction, the support pin is inserted into the support link. Thus, the support link absorbs forces in the Z direction. Therefore, the opening / closing lever is additionally supported by the support pin on the guide rail. This increases the stability of the entire device and allows the moving slider to be positioned relatively farther back.

[0021] According to at least one embodiment, the opening / closing lever has a first side region. The opening / closing lever has a second side region. The opening / closing lever has a connection region. The connection region connects the first side region and the second side region to each other. The first side region and the second side region are, for example, spaced apart from each other. The first side region and the second side region extend, for example, vertically. The connection region is oriented laterally and connects the two side regions. A guide rail is partially disposed between the first side region and the second side region. The opening / closing lever having two side regions allows for variable positioning of the elements of the first and second couplings. Therefore, additional elements, such as, for example, a drive coupling link, can also be variably positioned on the opening / closing lever. This allows for a relatively compact design.

[0022] For example, the lever connecting link is arranged in the first side area and the support area is arranged in the second side area. Alternatively or additionally, the moving slider is arranged in the second side area. Alternatively or additionally, the drive connecting link is arranged in the second side area. Alternatively or additionally, the first connecting part Another sliding pin is disposed in the first side region.

[0023] According to at least one embodiment, the lever connecting link has a course that first extends linearly in the longitudinal direction towards the moving slider and then ascends. Sliding pin is located, for example, in the rising region. Sliding pin When the lever is moved along the lifting area, the sliding of the opening / closing lever causes the moving slider to slide in the Z direction at first with minimal movement in the longitudinal direction X. Then, in the straight area, the lever connecting link Sliding pin The coupling allows the opening / closing lever to slide in the X direction without significant sliding in the Z direction. When closing the cover from the ventilation position, the movements are made in the opposite order and in the opposite direction.

[0024] According to at least one embodiment, the lever connecting link has a course that first extends linearly in the longitudinal direction towards the moving slider, then rises and then extends linearly again. Sliding pin is arranged in the rear linear region, for example. Therefore, when the cover is in the closed position, locking in the Z direction is realized. By sliding the opening / closing lever, Sliding pin After leaving the rear straight area, Sliding pin When the slider is moved along the rising area, it is first moved in the Z direction. Then, in the straight section, the slider in the lever connecting link Sliding pin The coupling allows the opening / closing lever to slide in the X direction without significant sliding in the Z direction. Closing the cover from the ventilation position causes the movement to occur in the opposite direction in the reverse order.

[0025] According to at least one embodiment, the opening / closing lever has a configuration in which, in the ready-to-operate state, the longitudinal direction is always longer than the lateral and vertical directions, which respectively extend transversely to the longitudinal direction. The opening / closing lever is significantly longer in the longitudinal direction than the lateral and vertical directions. This applies to the device in the open position as well as in the ventilating and closed positions. This allows for an advantageous support ratio for the cover in the ventilating position and in the open position. Regardless of the degree of pivoting, the opening / closing lever is always longer, in particular in the longitudinal direction, than in the vertical direction.

[0026] According to at least one embodiment, the opening / closing lever has a longitudinally extending range. In the open position of the cover, the extending range extends longitudinally above the fixed roof element. The extending range extends particularly rearward. The extending range extends rearward, particularly from the drive link. In the closed position, the extending range is located longitudinally in front of the fixed roof element. Longitudinal sliding of the opening / closing lever relative to the guide rail allows the extending range to be positioned above the fixed roof element. The moving slider is located at the rear end of the extending range and can therefore be positioned above the fixed roof element. This allows for a high natural frequency and a lower bearing force at the opening / closing lever, as well as a longer support ratio at the opening / closing lever. The lever force transmitted from the cover to the opening / closing lever becomes smaller the further rearward the extending range of the opening / closing lever extends and, as a result, the further rearward the moving slider is positioned.

[0027] According to at least one embodiment, the device includes a separate drive carriage. The cover has a leading edge. When the cover is in a closed position, the leading edge is longitudinally furthest from the opening / closing lever. The cover has a cover connecting link at the leading edge. For example, the cover has a cover carrier, and the cover connecting link is formed on the cover carrier. The separate drive carriage engages with the cover connecting link to slide the cover longitudinally. For example, the separate drive carriage is directly connected to a drive cable, which transmits the driving force of the electric motor to the separate drive carriage.

[0028] The drive carriage and the further drive carriage are in particular temporarily connected to one another so that the movement of the further drive carriage is transmitted to the drive carriage, which allows, for example, pivoting and sliding of the opening and closing lever.

[0029] The further drive carriage and the drive carriage are decoupled from each other so that the movement of the further drive carriage is not transmitted to the drive carriage and therefore to the opening / closing lever, and thus the further drive carriage can slide relative to the drive carriage and the opening / closing lever, for example to slide the cover between the ventilated position and the open position.

[0030] According to at least one embodiment, a vehicle roof for a motor vehicle comprises a device according to at least one of the embodiments described herein. The vehicle roof comprises a movable cover. The cover and the roof opening are dimensioned such that the roof opening can be closed by the cover alone at a rear end of the cover at least in a rearward opening direction. The roof opening is, for example, an opening in a fixed sheet metal roof of the motor vehicle.

[0031] The size of the roof opening and the size of the cover are adapted to one another so that the roof opening is closed by the movable cover and the rear end of the cover is arranged directly adjacent to the fixed roof element, so that in the ventilation position and in the open position the protruding range of the opening / closing lever is arranged above the fixed roof element of the vehicle roof, i.e. in particular above the sheet metal roof of the vehicle, but not above the roof opening.

[0032] According to a further embodiment, a vehicle roof comprises a device according to one of the embodiments described herein. The vehicle roof comprises a movable cover and a further cover. The movable cover, the further cover and the roof opening are dimensioned such that the cover and the further cover can be placed together in the roof opening, for example in the closed position.

[0033] The movable cover, the other cover, and the roof opening are dimensioned, for example, so that the roof opening is closed by both the cover and the other cover. The other cover is particularly arranged in the roof opening immovably relative to the rest of the vehicle roof in the operable state. In the closed position, the movable cover is arranged in the roof opening in front of the other cover. The two covers together close the roof opening. In the open position, the movable cover is arranged above the other cover. Therefore, the other cover still closes part of the roof opening, particularly the rear part. Therefore, in the open position, the protruding range of the opening / closing lever protrudes above the other cover.

[0034] According to at least one embodiment, a cover for closing a roof opening in a vehicle roof is presented. According to several embodiments, the cover is a movable cover that can be slid relative to the fixed roof of the vehicle by an opening and sliding device in order to at least partially open or close the roof opening at will. For example, the cover is used in a so-called spoiler roof and is part of the device described herein for a vehicle roof. Alternatively, the cover can be used with other types of opening and sliding mechanisms, such as an externally guided sliding roof. The cover can also be used as a fixed roof element that is fastened to the roof opening and cannot move relative to the rest of the vehicle roof during operation.

[0035] This cover is a panel extending over the surface; A cover reinforcement portion; Equipped with The cover reinforcement is fixed to the panel by a connection, The cover reinforcement has a mounting tab that is formed as one piece and has two spaced apart mounting interfaces for connection to a vehicle roof and an elongated intermediate region between the mounting interfaces.

[0036] Unlike conventional covers, the cover reinforcement described herein does not have multiple, separate, independent mounting tabs for fastening the cover carrier. Conventionally, multiple mounting tabs are provided on each long side of the cover. In contrast, the cover reinforcement of the cover described herein has a single mounting tab per long side.

[0037] The mounting tab is elongated and extends across a majority of the long side, for example, the mounting tab extends longitudinally across at least half of the long side of the cover.

[0038] At least two spaced apart attachment interfaces are formed on the one-piece mounting tab, and in the present cover reinforcement, these attachment interfaces are formed together on the one-piece mounting tab rather than being comprised of multiple attachment tabs at various intervals as is conventionally the case.

[0039] The mounting interface may form a connection to the vehicle roof, either an indirect connection, for example by other mechanical elements, or a direct connection, where the mounting tab is attached directly to the vehicle body, for example by screws.

[0040] According to at least one embodiment, the connection part comprises or is made of plastic. The plastic comprises, for example, polyurethane or another, particularly foamed, plastic. For manufacturing, the plastic is, for example, foam-molded for attachment to the cover reinforcement and the panel. For example, the connection part comprises or is configured as a foam-molded part. The foam may also be referred to as a surround foam-molded part. The foam-molded part adheres to the panel and partially surrounds the cover reinforcement to attach the cover reinforcement to the panel.

[0041] According to one exemplary embodiment, the cover reinforcement comprises sheet metal. The cover reinforcement is formed, in particular, from sheet metal by various manufacturing and forming processes. For example, the cover reinforcement is a deep-drawn part. In particular, the cover reinforcement comprises deep-drawn sheet metal. The cover is formed from the sheet metal by bending each of the two long sides of the sheet metal.

[0042] For example, the mounting tab has a length greater than 10 cm and less than 60 cm. The mounting tab length can be greater than 60 cm. The mounting tab length can be greater than 30 cm. The length of the mounting tab is predetermined to extend across the majority of the long side of the cover, and the two mounting interfaces are sufficiently spaced from each other to allow for secure and stable fastening of the cover to the vehicle roof.

[0043] According to at least one embodiment, a covering device for a vehicle roof comprises a cover as described herein. The covering device comprises a cover carrier. The cover carrier is configured for connection to a mounting interface and for connection to the vehicle roof. The cover carrier is fastened to the mounting interface of the mounting tab. For example, the covering device comprises two cover carriers. Each of the two cover carriers is assigned to one of the two long sides of the cover. Precisely one cover carrier is connected to, for example, precisely one mounting tab.

[0044] According to at least one embodiment, a vehicle roof having a roof opening is equipped with a cover device as described herein. The vehicle roof has a movement mechanism for moving the cover relative to the roof opening. The movement mechanism may, for example, comprise an apparatus as described herein for a vehicle roof having an opening / closing lever.

[0045] The cover carrier is connected to a movement mechanism, such as an opening / closing lever and a guide rail, for connecting the cover to the vehicle roof.

[0046] The cover carrier is coupled to, for example, an opening / closing lever so that relative sliding movement between the cover carrier and the opening / closing lever is possible in order to slide the cover to the open position.

[0047] The cover carrier and the rear opening lever can also be connected by a rotary joint, which does not allow the cover carrier to slide relative to the opening lever, and the rear opening lever moves with the cover relative to the rest of the vehicle roof to slide the cover to the open position relative to the vehicle roof.

[0048] In particular, when the cover described herein or the cover device described herein is used in conjunction with the device described herein for a vehicle roof, a stable vehicle roof is achieved that allows reliable operation and requires a relatively small installation space.

[0049] Further advantages, features and improvements will become apparent from the following examples, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar elements, or elements having the same effect, may have the same reference numerals throughout the figures.

[0050] The drawings show the following figures: [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0051] [Figure 1] 1 shows a schematic diagram of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 2] 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a device or device portion in one position according to an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 3] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 4] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 5] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 6]10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 7] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 8] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 9] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 10] 10A-10C show schematic diagrams of different positions of a device or device portion in accordance with an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 11] 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a cover reinforcement for a cover according to an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 12] 1 illustrates a schematic diagram of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment. [Figure 13] 1 shows a schematic diagram of a cover device according to an exemplary embodiment; [Figure 14] 1 shows a schematic diagram of a device or device portion according to a further exemplary embodiment; [Figure 15] 1 shows a schematic diagram of a device or device portion according to a further exemplary embodiment; [Figure 16] 1 shows a schematic diagram of a device or device portion according to a further exemplary embodiment; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0052] 1 shows a schematic view of a vehicle roof 101 of a vehicle 100. The vehicle roof 101 is in particular part of a motor vehicle 100, for example part of a passenger car. The vehicle roof 101 comprises an arrangement 200. The arrangement 200 comprises a cover 103. The cover 103 is used to close a roof opening 102. By sliding the cover 103 in a longitudinal direction X, the roof opening 102 can be closed or at least partially opened. For this purpose, the cover 103 is slidable in the X direction relative to a fixed roof element 129 of the vehicle roof 101.

[0053] 1 shows the cover 103 in its closed position, in which the cover 103 closes the roof opening 102. The cover 103 can be tilted up in a vertical direction Z from its closed position and can slide in a longitudinal direction X to at least partially open the roof opening 102.

[0054] The device 200 is particularly configured like a spoiler roof. For example, as schematically shown in FIGS. 2 to 10 , the device 200 has an opening / closing lever 109, which may also be referred to as a rear opening / closing lever 109. The opening / closing lever 109 is used to tilt up and pull down a rear end 107 of the cover 103. The rear end 107 is disposed on the opposite side of the front edge 106 of the cover 103 in the longitudinal direction X. The front edge 106 of the cover is closest to the windshield 104 of the vehicle 100.

[0055] The opening / closing lever 109 is supported on a guide rail 108. The guide rail 108 is arranged in the longitudinal direction X and is connected to the body 105 of the vehicle 100 in the transverse direction Y adjacent to the roof opening 102. The guide rails 108 with associated opening mechanisms, which may also be referred to as movement mechanisms 151, are arranged on both sides of the roof opening 102 (FIG. 2). The opening mechanisms 151 or devices 200 are identical on both sides and are formed corresponding to one another. In the following, only one side will be described; this description also applies correspondingly to the opposite side of the roof opening 102.

[0056] The opening / closing lever has a movable slider 130 at its rear end in the X direction. The movable slider 130 is rotatable relative to the opening / closing lever 109. The movable slider 130 is connected to the cover 103, particularly to a cover carrier 140 of the cover 103. The cover carrier is fixed to a cover reinforcement portion 141 (FIG. 11) of the cover 103, for example, with a screw.

[0057] The cover 103 or the cover carrier 104 is held by the movable slider 130 so that the cover 103 is slidable in the X direction relative to the movable slider 130. Furthermore, the cover 103, particularly the rear area of ​​the cover, can be tilted up and pulled down in the vertical direction Z at the rear end 107 of the cover by the opening / closing lever 109 and the movable slider 130.

[0058] The opening / closing lever 109 has a lever connecting link (eine Hebelkulisse, a lever slotted track) 116. The lever connecting link is arranged in front of the moving slider 130 in the X direction. A protruding range 128 of the opening / closing lever 109 is formed in the X direction between the moving slider 130 and the lever connecting link 116. A sliding pin 115 is formed in the opening / closing lever 109 in front of the lever connecting link 116 in the X direction. The sliding pin 115 (a pin fixed to the opening / closing lever) protrudes from the opening / closing lever in the lateral direction Y. Therefore, the sliding pin 115 is formed at the front end of the opening / closing lever 109 in the longitudinal direction X. The lever connecting link 116 is formed behind it. The moving slider 130 is arranged in the subsequent protruding range 128 at the rear end of the opening / closing lever 109.

[0059] A sliding pin 115 engages with a connecting link 114. The connecting link 114 is formed on the guide rail 108. The connecting link 114 and the sliding pin 115 together form a first connection 111 between the opening / closing lever 109 and the guide rail 108. The first connection 111 is closer to the front edge 106 of the cover than a second connection 112 between the opening / closing lever 109 and the guide rail 108.

[0060] The guide rail 108 has another sliding pin 117 (a pin fixed to the guide rail). The other sliding pin 117 is guided in a lever connecting link 116. The lever connecting link 116 and the other sliding pin 117 together form a second connection part 112. The second connection part 112 is formed between the sliding pin 115 and the moving slider 130.

[0061] The lever connecting link 116 has a course 126. From front to rear in the longitudinal direction X, the lever connecting link 116 initially has a straight course 154. The course 126 has a raised region 113 at the rear end of the lever connecting link 116. The raised region 113 extends substantially in the vertical direction Z, particularly when the opening / closing lever 109 is pushed up. The straight region 154 extends substantially in the longitudinal direction X, particularly when the opening / closing lever 109 is pushed up. In the closed position (Figures 2, 5, 10), a further sliding pin 117 is arranged in the raised region 113.

[0062] The opening / closing lever 109 and the cover 103 can be pivoted from a closed position to a ventilation position (FIGS. 3 and 6) first, after which the cover 103 can be slid relative to the opening / closing lever 109 to an open position (FIGS. 4, 7 and 9).

[0063] For the pivoting and sliding of the opening / closing lever 109, the device 200 has a drive carriage 110. The drive carriage 110 is clearly shown, for example, in FIGS. 5 to 7. The drive carriage 110 is used to move the opening / closing lever 109. The drive carriage 110 is driven, for example, by a connection to another drive carriage 131 (FIGS. 5 and 6). The other drive carriage 131 is connected to an electric motor by a drive cable 134, for example, by a threaded cable with good compressive and tensile strength. During operation, the drive cable 134 slides the other drive carriage 131 in the longitudinal direction X. This sliding of the cover 103 from the closed position is transmitted to the drive carriage 110 by the locking element 127 (FIGS. 5, 6, and 7). Thus, the drive carriage 110 is also slid backward in the longitudinal direction X. The drive carriage 114 is guided on the guide rails 108.

[0064] 2-10, the drive carriage 110 has a drive connecting link 124. The drive connecting link 124 has an initially straight course in the longitudinal direction X and then a region extending generally in the vertical direction Z (FIG. 8).

[0065] 2 to 10, the drive carriage 110 has a drive pin 125. The drive pin 125 engages with the drive connection link 124. When the drive pin 125 is disposed in the linear region of the drive connection link 124, the drive carriage 110 is slidable in the longitudinal direction X relative to the opening / closing lever 109. The opening / closing lever 109 is fixed and locked in the vertical direction Z against accidental movement by the engagement of the drive pin with the linear region of the drive connection link 124.

[0066] As soon as the drive pin 125 is positioned in the vertical region of the drive connection link 124, the sliding of the drive carriage 110 in the longitudinal direction X is converted into a movement of the opening / closing lever 109 in the longitudinal direction X. Thus, the drive carriage 110 can slide the opening / closing lever 109 in the longitudinal direction X relative to the guide rail 108.

[0067] The sliding of the opening / closing lever 109 relative to the guide rail 108 results in a pivoting of the opening / closing lever 109 due to the second connection part 112 and the course 126 of the lever connecting link 116. The axis of rotation of this pivoting is arranged in particular on the sliding pin 115.

[0068] Due to the linear areas of both the lever connecting link 116 and the connecting link 114 of the guide rail 108, the pivoted opening / closing lever 109 can slide in the longitudinal direction X relative to the guide rail 108. The moving slider 130 can therefore slide further rearward on the fixed roof element 129 from the ventilation position.

[0069] To reliably support the opening / closing lever on the guide rail 108 in the vertical direction Z during this sliding movement and in the open position, a support pin 118 is formed on the opening / closing lever 109 (FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 8). This support pin protrudes in the lateral direction Y and is configured to cooperate with a support connecting link 119 (FIGS. 3, 4, 10). The support connecting link 119 is formed in the rear region of the guide rail 108.

[0070] After the opening / closing lever 109 is pushed up to the ventilation position, the support pin 118 is arranged in the same plane as the supporting connecting link 119 in the vertical direction Z. As the opening / closing lever 109 slides in the X direction, the support pin 118 enters the supporting connecting link 119. The supporting connecting link 119 is formed linearly in the X direction. Therefore, the support pin 118 can rest on the walls of the supporting connecting link 119, particularly on the bottom and top sides in the vertical direction Z. This allows forces, particularly forces in the vertical direction Z, to be transmitted from the opening / closing lever 109 to the guide rail 108. Therefore, the opening / closing lever 109 is also supported by the support pin 118, particularly in the open position.

[0071] The opening / closing lever 109 has a first side region 122. The first side region 122 is aligned in the XZ plane. The opening / closing lever 109 has a second side region 123. The second side region 123 is also aligned in the ZX plane. The first side region 122 and the second side region 123 are spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction Y. The opening / closing lever 109 has a connection region 120 in the lateral direction Y. This connection region is disposed in the XY plane. The connection region 120 connects the two side regions 122, 123.

[0072] Portions of the guide rail 108 may be disposed between the two side regions 122, 123. In particular, the side region 122 is disposed on one side of the guide rail 108, and the second side region 123 is disposed on the opposite side of the guide rail 108 or in a middle region of the guide rail 108.

[0073] For example, the sliding pin 115 and the lever connecting link 116 are formed in a first side area 122 of the opening / closing lever 109. For example, the driving connecting link 124, the support pin 118, and the moving slider 130 are arranged in a second side area 123 of the opening / closing lever 109. Therefore, various elements of the connecting parts 111, 112 and further elements for driving, sliding, and connecting can be arranged in various areas of the opening / closing lever 109 and in various side areas of the guide rail 108. This allows for efficient use of installation space.

[0074] A cover connecting link 132 is formed on the cover 103, particularly on the cover carrier 140, to tilt up and pull down the front edge 106 of the cover 103 in the vertical direction Z. The separate drive carriage 131 engages with the cover connecting link 132. Therefore, the separate drive carriage 131 can move stepwise relative to the cover 103 and the cover carrier 140. When the separate drive carriage 131 is disposed at the end of the cover connecting link 132, movement of the separate drive carriage 131 in the X direction is transmitted to the cover carrier 140 and the cover 103.

[0075] The cover carrier 140 has a cover slider 133 at its front end closest to the windshield 104. The cover slider 133 is attached to the cover carrier 140 and is therefore unable to pivot or slide relative to the cover carrier 140, for example. It is also possible to make the cover slider 133 rotatable relative to the cover carrier 140 about a rotation axis extending in the lateral direction Y. However, the cover slider 133 in this exemplary embodiment is immovable relative to the cover carrier 140 in the longitudinal direction X and / or the vertical direction Z. The cover slider 133 is guided within the guide rails 108 and is used to tilt up and slide the front edge of the cover.

[0076] The protruding region 128 is formed on the rear side of the opening / closing lever 109. The protruding region 128 extends in particular from the drive connecting link 124 to the movable slider 130 rearward in the longitudinal direction X. When the cover 103 is in the ventilation position, this protruding region 128 is, for example, still arranged in front of the fixed roof element (also referred to as a separate cover) 129.

[0077] From the ventilation position to the open position of the cover 103, the opening / closing lever is slid in the X direction relative to the guide rail 108, so that the protruding range 128 is arranged above the fixed roof element 129 in the vertical direction Z. The protruding range 128 of the opening / closing lever 109 protrudes rearward above the fixed roof element 129. The opening / closing lever 109 extends linearly forward in the X direction and rests on a sliding pin 115 and another sliding pin 117 that is relatively further forward, and is further held by a support pin 118.

[0078] The locking element 127 decouples the drive carriage 110 from the other drive carriage 131 and locks it in the X direction relative to the guide rail 108. For example, the locking element engages with a corresponding locking connection link of the guide rail 108 at its end remote from the opening / closing lever 109.

[0079] To open the cover 103 further, the cover 103 is then slid backwards in the X direction relative to the opening / closing lever 109. In the open position, the cover 103 can thus be positioned above the first roof element 129 in the vertical direction Z.

[0080] When the cover 103 is in the fully open position, the sliding pin 115 of the opening / closing lever 109 is disposed, for example, in front of the separate drive carriage 131 in the longitudinal direction X. In the fully open position, the cover connecting link 132 is disposed rearward of the sliding pin 115 in the longitudinal direction X. Therefore, when the cover 103 is in the fully open position, the opening / closing lever 109 extends in front of the front edge 106 of the cover 103 in the longitudinal direction X. When the cover 103 is in the fully open position, the front edge 106 of the cover 103 is disposed between the sliding pin 115 and the moving slider 130 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0081] When the cover 103 is in the fully open position, the further drive carriage 131 is arranged between the sliding pin 115 and the moving slider 130 in the longitudinal direction X. When the cover 103 is in the fully open position, the further drive carriage 131 is arranged adjacent to the opening / closing lever 109 in the lateral direction Y. When the cover 103 is in the open position, the opening / closing lever 109 is pivoted relative to the cover 103 compared to the closed position of the cover 103. The pivoting of the opening / closing lever 109 tilts up the rear end 107 relative to the fixed roof element 129.

[0082] The opening / closing lever 109 is always longer in the longitudinal direction X than in the vertical direction Z or the lateral direction Y in any position of the cover 103, so that the cover carrier 140 can be supported relatively rearward, in particular above the fixed roof element 129. In the closed position and in the ventilation position of the cover 103, the opening / closing lever 109 extends along a longitudinal extension range 121 of the cover 103. The longitudinal extension range 121 of the cover extends in the longitudinal direction X between the leading edge 106 and the rear end 107. When the cover 103 is closed and when the cover 103 is arranged in the ventilation position, the opening / closing lever 109 extends forward in the longitudinal direction X, in the direction of the windshield 104, for example along one-fifth, one-quarter, one-third or more, for example up to one-half or up to two-thirds, of the longitudinal extension range 121 of the cover 103.

[0083] Supporting the cover carrier 140 as far back as possible in the longitudinal direction X reduces the leverage acting on the sliding pin 115 and the further sliding pin 117 via the cover carrier 140. In particular, when the cover 103 is open, the moving slider 130 is positioned above the fixed roof element 129. Supporting the front end of the opening / closing lever 109 as far forward as possible in the X direction by the sliding pin 115 also provides favorable leverage, ensuring that the opening / closing lever 109 is reliably supported even when the cover 103 is slid far back. Support by the support pin 118 further stabilizes the device. Therefore, overall, a large opening size of the roof opening 107 can be achieved. This is because the cover 103 can be slid relatively far back while still being reliably supported and held by the opening / closing lever 109.

[0084] The fixed roof element 129 is, for example, a separate cover that is placed in the roof opening 102. The fixed roof element 129 can also be part of the vehicle body 105 or a panel that forms the vehicle roof 101 and surrounds the roof opening. The device 200 is configured in such a way that the elements of the device 200 and further mechanism elements do not have to pass under the fixed roof element 129 in order to fully open the cover 103. In particular, the separate drive carriage 131 only travels as far as the front of the fixed roof element 129.

[0085] The device 200 has a good support ratio and thus a high inherent stiffness. While taking up a relatively small amount of space in the Z direction, a stable support of the opening / closing lever 109 is achieved, in particular by the support pin 118. Control of the opening / closing lever 109 by the second coupling 112, close to the pivot point of the opening / closing lever 109 on the sliding pin 115, allows a large lift at the rear end in the Z direction with a small rotation angle. For this purpose, in particular, no additional opening / closing lever or coupling lever is required.

[0086] 11 shows a cover reinforcement 141 that can be used with particular advantage in the device 200. However, according to further exemplary embodiments, the cover reinforcement 141 can also be used with advantage in other devices. The cover reinforcement 141 can also be used, for example, with an externally guided sliding roof or any other type of cover 103, for example with a fixed roof element 129.

[0087] The cover reinforcement 141 is in particular a deep-drawn part, for example made of sheet metal. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cover reinforcement 141 is arranged as a frame. It is also possible to form the cover reinforcement 141 only in a partial region, for example only along two sides of the cover 103 in the longitudinal direction X between the front edge 106 and the rear end 107.

[0088] The cover reinforcing portion 141 has mounting tabs 143 on both long sides 152, 153 extending in the X direction. The two mounting tabs 143 are similar and are formed to correspond to each other. In the following, a single mounting tab 143 will be described. The other mounting tab 143 is configured in the same way.

[0089] The mounting tab 143 is elongated in the longitudinal direction X and has two mounting interfaces 144, 145 spaced apart from one another. The cover carrier 140 can be attached to the mounting interfaces 144, 145 ( FIG. 13 ) to form the cover device 150. For example, the cover carrier 140 can be attached to the mounting interfaces 144, 145 by screws.

[0090] The attachment interfaces 144, 145 are spaced apart from each other by a distance 148. This distance 148 is, for example, 10 cm or more, and for example, the distance 148 has a value within a range of 20 cm to 50 cm, or 20 cm to 40 cm.

[0091] The mounting tab 143 is formed as one piece between the two mounting interfaces 144, 145. The mounting tab 143 has an intermediate region 149 formed between the mounting interfaces 144, 145. The intermediate region 149 of the mounting tab 143 comprises the material of the cover reinforcement portion 141.

[0092] During manufacture, the mounting tabs 143 are bent in one piece from the cover reinforcement 141 over their entire length so that the mounting tabs 143 point in the vertical direction Z. The mounting tabs 143 therefore extend in the XZ plane.

[0093] The two mounting interfaces 144, 145 are not formed as separate elements, but are part of a common single mounting tab 143. The mounting tab 143 is formed as one piece over its entire length 146 and is made from the material of the cover reinforcement 141.

[0094] The two mounting interfaces 144, 145 are connected to one another by an intermediate region 149 of the mounting tab 143. The intermediate region 149 is specifically configured to transmit forces between the two mounting interfaces 144, 145.

[0095] The mounting tab 143, which extends as one piece over the entire length 146, allows for a large moment of inertia between the two mounting interfaces 144, 145. The sheet metal forming of the cover reinforcement 141 is continuous between the mounting interfaces 144, 145. This increases the stiffness of the cover reinforcement 141, and therefore the cover 103. For example, the natural frequency increases by approximately 1 Hz compared to a conventional cover reinforcement with multiple mounting tabs on each long side.

[0096] 12 shows the cover 103 having a cover reinforcement 141. The cover reinforcement 141 is attached to a panel 147 of the cover 103 by a connecting portion 142. The panel 147 is, for example, a superficially extending glass panel or a superficially extending plastic panel, or a panel made of another material. The cover reinforcement 141 is attached to the side of the panel 147 that faces the interior of the vehicle 100 during operation, in particular a foam-molded panel. The connecting portion 142 comprises, for example, a plastic that adheres to the panel 147 and attaches the cover reinforcement 141. For example, the connecting portion 142 comprises PU foam or another plastic foam.

[0097] 13 shows a cover device 150 comprising a cover reinforcement 141 and a cover carrier 140. In the operational state, the cover carrier 140 is also attached to the second long side 135 of the cover reinforcement 141 by attachment interfaces 144, 145.

[0098] 14 to 16 show schematic views of a device 200 according to a further exemplary embodiment. The device 200 according to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 14 to 16 corresponds substantially to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 2 to 10. Unlike the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 2 to 10, the device 200 according to the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 14 to 16 has a different connection between the opening / closing lever 109 and the drive carriage 110. Also, the lever connection link 116 has a different course 126. The exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 14 to 16 does not have the drive connection link 124 and the drive pin 125. In other respects, for example, the respective embodiments of the opening / closing lever 109, the further drive carriage 131, the locking element 127, and the cover carrier 140 correspond to the above-described embodiments.

[0099] 14-16, the drive carriage 110 and the opening / closing lever 109 are connected to each other so that no sliding movement occurs between them. Sliding of the drive carriage 110 relative to the guide rail 108 always results in corresponding sliding of the opening / closing lever 109 relative to the guide rail 108.

[0100] The drive carriage 110 and the opening / closing lever 109 are connected to each other by a sliding pin 115. The sliding pin 115 extends in the lateral direction Y through the guide rail 108 and into the connecting link 114. In the lateral direction Y, the opening / closing lever 109, in particular a side region 122 of the opening / closing lever 109, is arranged on one side of the sliding pin 115. On the opposite side of the sliding pin 115 in the lateral direction Y, the sliding pin 115 is attached to the drive carriage 110. The drive carriage is arranged, for example, between the two side regions 122, 123 in the lateral direction Y. The drive carriage is arranged, for example, below the connection region 120 in the vertical direction Z.

[0101] The sliding pin 115 is rigidly connected to the drive carriage 110 so as to be immovable in the longitudinal direction X. The movement of the drive carriage 110 is transmitted to the opening / closing lever 109 by the sliding pin 115. Thus, the locking of the drive carriage 110 relative to the guide rail 108 is transmitted to the opening / closing lever 109 by the sliding pin 115. The opening / closing lever 109 is pivotable about a rotation axis relative to the drive carriage 110. This rotation axis is oriented in the lateral direction and is predetermined, for example, by the sliding pin 115. By pivoting relative to the drive carriage 110, the moving slider 130 can be moved in the vertical direction Z.

[0102] The drive carriage 110 is slidably held and guided in the guide rail 108 and extends linearly in the longitudinal direction X. The sliding pin 115 is arranged at the end of the drive carriage remote from the moving slider 130. At the opposite end of the drive carriage closest to the moving slider 130, the drive carriage is connected to a locking element 127.

[0103] The lever connecting link 116 has a course 126. The course 126 has a rising region 113 between a straight region 154 and another straight region 155 of the lever connecting link 116 in the longitudinal direction X. From front to rear in the longitudinal direction X, the lever connecting link 116 first has the straight course 154, followed by the rising region 113. The course 126 has another straight region 155 at the rear end of the lever connecting link 116.

[0104] The straight region 154 and the further straight region 155 extend substantially in the longitudinal direction X and are offset from each other in the vertical direction Z, particularly when the opening / closing lever 109 is pushed up. The raised region 113 extends, for example, obliquely with respect to the vertical direction Z and obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction X in order to connect the straight region 154 and the further straight region 155, which are offset from each other in the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z, to each other, particularly when the opening / closing lever 109 is pushed up.

[0105] 14 to 16, for example, the support pin 118 and the moving slider 130 are arranged in the second side area 123 of the opening / closing lever 109. In order to transmit the sliding movement of the drive carriage 110 to the opening / closing lever 109, the drive carriage 110 is connected to the slide pin 115, so that the drive connecting link 124 provided in the second side area 123 in the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 10 can be omitted.

[0106] In the closed position, the other sliding pin 117 is located in the other linear region 155. In the closed position, the opening / closing lever 109 is fixed by the engagement of the other sliding pin 117 with the other linear region 155 of the lever connecting link 116, and is locked against accidental movement in the vertical direction Z. Movement of the sliding pin 117 along the raised region 113 causes the opening / closing lever 109 to pivot relative to the guide rail 108.

[0107] In the device 200 with the described moving mechanism 151, the elongated opening / closing lever 109 is securely supported on the guide rail 108 and can also be positioned relatively far back above the fixed roof element 129 by means of the protruding region 128, and the additional stability from the cover reinforcement 141 with the elongated one-piece mounting tab 143 allows the cover 103 to slide backward in the open position and thus a larger opening of the roof opening 102. Due to the good stability of the cover 103, the good support of the opening / closing lever 109 and the fact that the moving slider 130 can be positioned relatively far back, a positioning of the cover 103 far back in the open position is reliably possible. This requires a relatively small installation space. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 100 Automobiles 101 Vehicle roof 102 Roof opening 103 Movable cover 104 Front window 105 Body 106 leading edge 107 Rear end 108 Guide Rail 109 Opening and closing lever 110 Drive carriage 111 First connection 112 Second connection 113 Ascending Region 114 Connecting Links 115 Sliding pin (pin fixed to the opening / closing lever) 116 Lever connecting link 117 Sliding pin (Pin fixed to the guide rail) 118 Support pin 119 Support connecting link 120 connection area 121 Cover longitudinal extension range 122 Lateral area 123 Lateral area 124 Drive connection link 125 drive pin 126 courses 127 Locking Elements 128 Projection Range 129 Fixed roof element (separate cover) 130 Move Slider 131 Alternate driving carriage 132 Cover connecting link 133 Cover Slider 134 Drive cable 140 Cover Carrier 141 Cover reinforcement 142 Connection 143 Mounting tab 144, 145 Mounting interface 146 length 147 Panel 148 distance 149 Intermediate area 150 Cover device 151 Moving mechanism 152, 153 long side 154 Linear region 155 Another linear region 200 equipment X Longitudinal direction Y horizontal direction Z vertical direction

Claims

1. 1. An apparatus for a vehicle roof (101) having a roof opening (102), said apparatus comprising: a cover (103) slidable in the longitudinal direction (X) to close said roof opening (102); a guide rail (108) disposed on the vehicle roof (101); an opening / closing lever (109) having a moving slider (130) pivotable relative to a guide rail (108), the cover (103) being connected to the moving slider (130), and the cover (103) being slidable in a longitudinal direction (X) relative to the opening / closing lever (109) and relative to the moving slider (130) in order to open the roof opening (102); the opening / closing lever (109) has a first connecting portion (111) to the guide rail (108) and a second connecting portion (112) to the guide rail (108), and the first connecting portion (111) and the second connecting portion (112) are configured so that the opening / closing lever (109) can slide stepwise in the longitudinal direction (X) relative to the guide rail (108); The second connecting portion (112) has a lever connecting link (116) on the opening / closing lever (109), and has a sliding pin (117) on the guide rail (108) that is guided within the lever connecting link (116); The second connecting portion (112) is disposed between the first connecting portion (111) and the moving slider (130) in the longitudinal direction (X). Device.

2. 2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a drive carriage (110) for pivoting the opening / closing lever (109), the drive carriage (110) being slidably guided in the guide rail (108) in the longitudinal direction (X) and connected to the opening / closing lever (109).

3. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the opening / closing lever (109) has a drive connecting link (124), and the drive carriage (110) has a drive pin (125) guided within the drive connecting link (124) to convert sliding of the drive carriage (110) into movement of the opening / closing lever (109).

4. 3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the drive carriage (110) is pivotally connected to a sliding pin (115) of the opening / closing lever (109) so that the opening / closing lever (109) and the drive carriage (110) are rigidly connected to each other in the longitudinal direction (X).

5. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing lever (109) has a support pin (118), the guide rail (108) has a support connecting link (119), and the support pin (118) is arranged in the support connecting link (119) to support the opening / closing lever (109) in the vertical direction (Z) when the opening / closing lever (109) is in the raised position.

6. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing lever (109) has a support pin (118) and has a first side region (122), a second side region (123), and a connection region (120), the connection region (120) connecting the first side region (122) and the second side region (123) to each other, and the guide rail (108) is partially disposed between the first side region (122) and the second side region (123).

7. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the lever connecting link (116) is arranged in the first side area (122) and the support pin (118) is arranged in the second side area (123).

8. 8. The device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the moving slider (130) is arranged in the second side area (123).

9. 9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the lever connecting link (116) has a course (126), the course (126) having first a straight region (154) on the side of the moving slider (130) in the longitudinal direction (X) and then a rising region (113).

10. 10. The device according to claim 9, wherein the course (126) has another straight section (155) adjacent to the rising section (113) on the side of the moving slider (130) in the longitudinal direction (X).

11. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the opening / closing lever (109) has a shape such that, in an operable state, the longitudinal direction (X) is always longer than the lateral direction (Y) and the vertical direction (Z) extending across the longitudinal direction (X).

12. 12. The device according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing lever (109) has a protruding region (128) in the longitudinal direction (X), which protrudes in the longitudinal direction (X) above a fixed roof element (129) in the open position of the cover (103).

13. An apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, comprising a drive carriage (110) and another drive carriage (131) for pivoting the opening / closing lever (109), the cover (103) having a cover connecting link (132) at its front edge (106), the cover connecting link (132) being located longitudinally (X) away from the opening / closing lever (109) when the cover (103) is in the closed position, and the another drive carriage (131) engaging with the cover connecting link (132) to slide the cover (103) in the longitudinal direction (X).

14. The drive carriage (110) and the other drive carriage (131) are connected to each other to transmit the sliding movement of the other drive carriage (131) to the drive carriage (110).

14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the drive carriage (110) and the further drive carriage (131) are decoupled from each other so that the further drive carriage (131) can slide in the longitudinal direction (X) relative to the drive carriage (110).

15. A vehicle roof having a roof opening (102), An apparatus (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, A movable cover (103); wherein the movable cover (103) and the roof opening (102) are dimensioned such that the movable cover (103) can close the roof opening (102) at a rear end (107) of the cover (103).

16. A vehicle roof having a roof opening (102), A device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, A movable cover (103); Another cover (129) and wherein the movable cover (103) is disposed above the other cover (129) in its open position, and the movable cover (103), the other cover (129), and the roof opening (102) are dimensioned such that the movable cover (103) and the other cover (129) can be disposed together in the roof opening (102).

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