Cover device, vehicle sunroof and vehicle

Abstract

A cover device, a vehicle sunroof, and a vehicle. The cover device comprises: a trim panel having an opening; a flip cover provided with rotating shafts rotatably connected to the trim panel so as to swing between an open position and a closed position by means of the rotating shafts, wherein the side surface of each rotating shaft comprises a first side surface, a corner and a second side surface which are sequentially connected, and a distance between the corner and a center line of the rotating shaft is greater than a distance between either of the first side surface and the second side surface and the center line; and elastic members provided on the trim panel and abutting against the side surfaces of the rotating shafts, wherein the elastic members abut against the first side surfaces or the second side surfaces to position the flip cover in the closed position or the open position. The flip cover of the cover device can be stably maintained in the closed position or the open position, and the opening and closing operations of the flip cover are smooth and convenient.

Description

Cover device, sunroof for vehicles and vehicles

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 202510035644.2, filed on January 9, 2025, and incorporates the entire contents of the aforementioned patent application as part of this application. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a cover device, a sunroof for a vehicle, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0004] With the increasing popularity of private cars and the improvement of people's living standards, self-driving tours have become a popular mode of transportation. In this process, the space utilization efficiency of vehicles has become a crucial factor affecting the travel experience. Especially during long-distance trips or family outings, passengers not only need to carry personal luggage but may also need to carry large items such as camping gear and sports equipment. These needs have spurred the development and application of roof racks.

[0005] Vehicle roofs typically have mounting recesses for installing the support base of roof racks. When roof racks are not needed, these recesses are usually covered by a cover, which is removed when roof racks are required. However, existing covers present a problem with complex installation and removal processes. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this application is to provide a cover device, a sunroof for a vehicle, and a vehicle to solve the problems mentioned in the background art or other similar problems.

[0007] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a cover device, comprising: a decorative panel having an opening; a flip cover having a pivot rotatably connected to the decorative panel to swing between an open position and a closed position via the pivot, wherein the flip cover closes the opening when in the closed position, the side of the pivot includes a first side, a corner, and a second side connected in sequence, the distance between the corner and the center line of the pivot being greater than the distance between either the first side or the second side and the center line; and an elastic member disposed on the decorative panel and abutting against the side of the pivot, wherein the elastic member positions the flip cover in the closed position or the open position by abutting against the first side or the second side.

[0008] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a sunroof for a vehicle, comprising: a sunroof glass; a rim covering a portion of the edge of the sunroof glass, the rim forming an installation space; a bracket embedded within the rim surrounding the installation space; and a cover device as described in the second aspect embodiment, disposed within the installation space, wherein a trim panel of the cover device is engaged with the bracket and the rim.

[0009] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a vehicle that includes the sunroof for vehicles described in the embodiment of the second aspect.

[0010] The structural design of the hinge of the flip cover in this embodiment, as well as the abutment between the elastic element and the side of the hinge, ensures that the flip cover always tends to be fully closed or fully open when it swings, thus maintaining the flip cover in the closed or open position. Furthermore, the hinge design improves the comfort and convenience of opening and closing the flip cover. Attached Figure Description

[0011] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments or prior art of this specification, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. In the drawings:

[0012] Figure 1 is a top view of the cover device of this application installed on the edge of the sunroof;

[0013] Figure 2 is a bottom view of the cover device of this application installed on the edge of the skylight;

[0014] Figure 3 is a partial schematic diagram of the rotating shaft portion of the cover device in an embodiment of this application;

[0015] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 1;

[0016] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft viewed along direction B in Figure 2.

[0017] Key component designations: 100. Cover device; 110. Decorative panel; 111. Opening; 112. Socket; 1121. Insert; 1122. Slot; 113. Limiting support rib; 1131. Hook; 114. Positioning boss; 115. Support protrusion; 116. First buckle; 1161. Extension; 1162. Hook; 1163. Overlap groove; 117. Second buckle; 118. Third buckle; 120. Flip cover; 121. Rotating shaft; 1211. First side; 1212. Corner; 1213. Second side; 1214. Abutting part; 1215. First cylindrical part; 1216. Second cylindrical part; 122. Flip cover body; 123. Connecting rod; 130. Elastic element; 131, snap connector; 1311, snap fastener; 132, spring clip; 1321, fixed end; 1322, free end; 200, edging; 201, snap hole; 300, bracket; 400, installation space. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this specification, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0019] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a cover device 100 that can be installed on the sunroof of a vehicle, either as part of the sunroof or as a peripheral accessory of the sunroof. The cover device 100 can provide mounting points for the roof rack.

[0020] Figure 1 is a top view of the cover device 100 of this application installed on the edge 200 of the sunroof, that is, a schematic diagram viewed from the outside of the vehicle; Figure 2 is a bottom view of the cover device 100 of this application installed on the edge 200 of the sunroof, that is, a schematic diagram viewed from the inside of the vehicle; Figure 3 is a partial schematic diagram of the pivot portion of the cover device 100 in this application; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 1; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the pivot viewed along direction B in Figure 2.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the cover device 100 includes a trim panel 110, a flip cover 120, and an elastic element 130; the trim panel 110 has an opening 111, and the flip cover 120 has a pivot 121 rotatably connected to the trim panel 110 so as to swing between an open position and a closed position via the pivot 121. When the flip cover is in the closed position, it closes the opening 111 of the trim panel 110, and when it is in the open position, it keeps the opening 111 of the trim panel 110 open.

[0022] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, the pivot 121 has a first side surface 1211, a corner 1212, and a second side surface 1213 connected in sequence. The first side surface 1211 and the second side surface 1213 are connected by the corner 1212. The distance L1 between the corner 1212 and the center line of the pivot 121 is greater than the distance L2 between the first side surface 1211 and the center line, and also greater than the distance L3 between the second side surface 1213 and the center line. An elastic element 130 is provided on the trim panel 110 and abuts against the side of the pivot 121. The elastic element 130 positions the flip cover 120 in a closed or open position by abutting against the first side surface 1211 or the second side surface 1213. For example, the first side surface 1211 is the side where the pivot 121 abuts against the elastic element 130 when the flip cover 120 is in the closed position, and the second side surface 1213 is the side where the pivot 121 abuts against the elastic element 130 when the flip cover 120 is in the open position.

[0023] In one example, the elastic element 130 may abut against the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 in a line contact manner.

[0024] In another example, the elastic element 130 can abut against the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 in a surface contact manner, which can provide a more stable abutment.

[0025] When the roof rack is not required, the flip cover 120 remains in the closed position and closes the opening 111. At this time, the elastic member 130 and the first side 1211 of the pivot 121 are firmly abutted in a surface contact manner. The elastic member 130 presses the first side 1211 of the pivot 121, and the flip cover 120 is stably positioned in the closed position.

[0026] When a roof rack needs to be installed, the flip cover 120 can be manually driven to rotate from the closed position to the open position. As the flip cover 120 rotates, the first side 1211 of the flip cover 120 disengages from the elastic member 130, and the corner 1212 of the flip cover 120 then abuts against the elastic member 130. Since the distance between the corner 1212 and the center line of the pivot 121 is greater than the distance between the second side 1213 and the center line, the corner 1212, as the part with the longer lever arm, will generate a greater torque, causing the pivot 121 to continue rotating until the second side 1213 abuts against the elastic member 130. At this time, the elastic member 130 and the second side 1213 of the pivot 121 are firmly abutted against each other in a surface contact manner. The elastic member 130 presses the second side 1213 of the pivot 121, and stably positions the flip cover 120 in the open position.

[0027] After removing the roof rack, the flip cover 120 can be manually rotated from the open position to the closed position. As the flip cover 120 rotates, the second side 1213 of the flip cover 120 disengages from the elastic member 130, and the corner 1212 of the flip cover 120 then abuts against the elastic member 130. Since the distance between the corner 1212 and the center line of the pivot 121 is greater than the distance between the first side 1211 and the center line, the corner 1212, as the part with the longer lever arm, will generate a greater torque, causing the pivot 121 to continue rotating until the first side 1211 abuts against the elastic member 130. At this time, the elastic member 130 and the first side 1211 of the pivot 121 are firmly abutted against each other in a surface contact manner. The elastic member 130 presses the first side 1211 of the pivot 121, and stably positions the flip cover 120 in the closed position.

[0028] In this embodiment, the structure of the pivot 121 is designed such that the distance between the pivot 1212 and the center line of the pivot 121 is greater than the distance between either the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 and the center line. Even without external driving force, the pivot 121 will naturally rotate in the direction where the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 abuts against the elastic member 130. That is, the flip cover 120 always tends to be fully closed or fully open, ensuring that the flip cover 120 can be kept in the closed or open position.

[0029] In addition, through the above-mentioned structural design of the pivot 121, during the process of manually driving the flip cover 120 to open or close, the deformation of the elastic element 130 undergoes a change of first increasing and then decreasing. The pressure of the elastic element 130 on the pivot 121 of the flip cover 120 also undergoes a change of first increasing and then decreasing. The change pattern is approximately a sine curve, resulting in good operating comfort.

[0030] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the flip cover 120 includes a flip cover body 122 and two rotating shafts 121, and the two rotating shafts 121 are respectively disposed at opposite ends of the flip cover body 122; the cover device 100 includes two elastic members 130, and the two elastic members 130 respectively abut against the sides of the two rotating shafts 121. This design ensures the stability of the flip cover 120 in the open and closed positions. The two elastic members 130 respectively act on the two rotating shafts 121, which can distribute the pressure more evenly, further improving the stability of the flip cover 120 and reducing the shaking.

[0031] In the example of FIG. 2, the two rotating shafts 121 are located outside the flip cover body 122 in the width direction. Therefore, when the flip cover 120 is installed on the trim panel 110, the two rotating shafts 121 do not occupy the two end regions of the trim panel 110 at both ends of the opening 111, and these two end regions are available for installing the two elastic members 130. This structural design makes the structural layout compact, helps to reduce the overall length and width of the trim panel 110, and thus helps to reduce the overall size of the cover device 100.

[0032] In the examples of FIGS. 1 and 2, the flip cover body 122 is a plate-like structure for opening or closing the opening 111 of the trim panel 110. The shape of the flip cover body 122 matches the size and shape of the opening 111 of the trim panel 110. Therefore, when the flip cover body 122 closes the opening 111, the appearance of the flip cover body 122 and the trim panel 110 presents a seamless and harmonious overall sense, enhancing the aesthetics of the product and improving the user's visual and tactile experience.

[0033] In the examples of FIGS. 2 and 3, the flip cover 120 further includes two connecting rods 123. The flip cover body 122 is respectively connected to the two rotating shafts 121 through the two connecting rods 123. The connecting rods 123 are generally L-shaped structures. One end of the connecting rod 123 is connected to the back surface of the flip cover body 122, and the other end of the connecting rod 123 is connected to the rotating shaft 121. Herein, the back surface of the flip cover body 122 should be understood as the side of the flip cover body 122 facing the interior of the vehicle when the cover device 100 is installed on the vehicle roof.

[0034] Exemplarily, the flip cover 120 is an integrally formed one-piece structure by injection molding, and the material of the flip cover 120 can be plastic, such as but not limited to a composite material of polypropylene, polycarbonate and ABS plastic, polyoxymethylene, ABS plastic or polybutylene terephthalate.

[0035] In some embodiments, the elastic member 130 is deformable in a direction perpendicular to the contact portion with the first side surface 1211 or the second side surface 1213 and perpendicular to the center line of the rotating shaft 121. For the convenience of description, this direction is referred to as the first direction, and the center line of the rotating shaft 121 is perpendicular to the first direction. When the contact portion is a contact surface, the first direction is perpendicular to this contact surface, which means that the elastic member 130 can apply a pressure perpendicular to the center line of the rotating shaft 121 and perpendicular to the contact surface to the rotating shaft 121. This design can not only ensure that the elastic member 130 closely adheres to the first side surface 1211 or the second side surface 1213 of the rotating shaft 121, but also further enhance the stability of the flip cover 120 in the open position and the closed position, reduce the shaking of the flip cover 120 during use, and provide a more reliable user experience.

[0036] In a feasible technical solution, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the elastic member 130 includes a clamping joint 131 and a bendable elastic piece 132. The clamping joint 131 is fixedly clamped with the decorative plate 110. The elastic piece 132 is generally L-shaped. The elastic piece 132 has a fixed end 1321 and a free end 1322. The fixed end 1321 of the elastic piece 132 is fixedly connected to the clamping joint 131. The free end 1322 of the elastic piece 132 can abut against the first side surface 1211 or the second side surface 1213 of the rotating shaft 121 in a surface contact manner. The free end 1322 of the elastic piece 132 and the clamping joint 131 are opposite to each other and spaced apart from each other to allow the elastic piece 132 to bend and deform towards the clamping joint 131 in the first direction. In this solution, through the elastic deformation ability of the elastic piece 132, pressure is provided to the side surface of the rotating shaft 121, enhancing the stability of the flip cover 120 in the open position and the closed position.

[0037] In other words, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5 again, the elastic piece 132 extends from the end of the clamping joint 131 far away from the decorative plate 110 towards the rotating shaft 121 in a direction substantially parallel to the decorative plate 110 to a bending portion 1323, and extends from the bending portion 1323 towards the direction close to and substantially perpendicular to the decorative plate 110 to a free end 1324, and abuts against the first side surface 1211 or the second side surface 1213 of the rotating shaft 121 through this free end 1324, and this free end can swing in the first direction.

[0038] In other embodiments, the elastic member 130 can also be configured as other deformable structures. For example, the elastic member 130 can be an elastic pad made of an elastic material (such as a rubber material), or can also be a telescopic spring.

[0039] In the example of Figure 5, the free end 1322 of the spring 132 abuts against the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 of the rotating shaft 121 in a surface contact manner. The width of the spring 132 is not less than half the length of either the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 of the rotating shaft 121 to provide a larger contact area. For example, as shown in Figure 2, the elastic width W1 is not less than 1.5 mm.

[0040] In the example of Figure 3, the snap-fit ​​connector 131 of the elastic member 130 has a snap-fit ​​1311, and the back of the trim panel 110 has a snap-fit ​​seat 112 that mates with the snap-fit ​​connector 131. The snap-fit ​​seat 112 has a groove 1121 for the snap-fit ​​connector 131 to be inserted and a slot 1122 for the snap-fit ​​to be inserted, so as to realize the snap-fit ​​fixation between the elastic member 130 and the trim panel 110, which is firm and reliable and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0041] For example, the elastic element 130 is an integral structure formed by injection molding. The material of the elastic element 130 can be plastic, such as, but not limited to, composites of polypropylene, polycarbonate and ABS plastic, polyoxymethylene, ABS plastic or polybutylene terephthalate.

[0042] In some embodiments, the contact surfaces between the elastic element 130 and the first side 1211 of the pivot 121, and between the elastic element 130 and the second side 1213 of the pivot 121, are both planar. In other words, both the first side 1211 and the second side 1213 are planar, and the surface of the elastic element 130 that contacts the first side 1211 and the second side 1213 is also planar. This design ensures more uniform and stable contact between the elastic element 130 and the side of the pivot 121, thereby improving the stability of the flip cover 120 in the open and closed positions and reducing the possibility of shaking. The planar contact surfaces also help to distribute pressure, avoid local stress concentration, and extend the service life of the components.

[0043] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5, when the elastic member 130 abuts against the first side 1211 or the second side 1213, the interference L4 between the elastic member 130 and the first side 1211 or the second side 1213 is not less than 0.5mm. This design ensures that the elastic member 130 can provide sufficient pressure, making the flip cover 120 more stable in the open and closed positions, effectively preventing shaking and loosening.

[0044] The interference amount should be understood as the amount of deformation of the elastic element 130 caused by the compression of the rotating shaft 121. For example, in the example shown in Figure 5, the interference amount is the bending amplitude of the spring piece 132 bending towards the snap-fit ​​connector 131 in the first direction due to the compression of the rotating shaft 121.

[0045] For example, as shown in FIG5, the distance L2 between the first side 1211 of the rotating shaft 121 and the center line of the rotating shaft 121 can be not less than 1 mm, and the distance L3 between the second side 1213 of the rotating shaft 121 and the center line of the rotating shaft 121 can be not less than 1 mm.

[0046] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG5, the corner 1212 is rounded, and the contact between the elastic element 130 and the corner 1212 is a line contact. This design allows the elastic element 130 to provide concentrated pressure through a smaller contact area (line contact) when in contact with the corner 1212, which helps the flip cover 120 switch positions more smoothly during rotation. At the same time, the rounded corner design can reduce wear and extend the service life of the component.

[0047] In the example in Figure 5, the first side 1211 and the second side 1213 are two mutually perpendicular planes, which are connected by an arc-shaped corner 1212. Thus, the flap 120 swings 90° from the closed position to the open position.

[0048] In other examples not shown in the figure, the included angle between the first side 1211 and the second side 1213 can also be an acute angle or an obtuse angle. An acute angle means that the opening range of the flip cover 120 is smaller, and an obtuse angle means that the opening range of the flip cover 120 is larger. The choice can be made according to actual needs.

[0049] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3, the trim panel 110 has a limiting support rib 113 that engages with the pivot 121. The limiting support rib 113 is located on the side of the pivot 121 opposite to the elastic member 130 to provide support for the pivot 121 and prevent the pivot 121 from disengaging from the elastic member 130 and the trim panel 110. This design ensures the stable fixation of the pivot 121 and prevents it from accidentally falling off during use, thereby ensuring the reliability and safety of the cover device 100.

[0050] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG3, the trim panel 110 further has two positioning bosses 114 that position the two rotating shafts 121 in a direction parallel to the center line of the rotating shafts 121. The two positioning bosses 114 are spaced apart between the two rotating shafts 121 along the center line of the rotating shafts 121. In other words, the two rotating shafts 121 are located outside the two positioning bosses 114. The two positioning bosses 114 are each provided with shaft holes, and the two rotating shafts 121 are respectively inserted into the corresponding shaft holes. This design enables the flip cover 120 to be positioned in two opposite directions parallel to the center line of the rotating shafts 121, thereby limiting the wobbling of the flip cover 120 in the direction parallel to the center line of the rotating shafts 121.

[0051] Specifically, in the example of Figure 3, each rotating shaft 121 includes an abutting portion 1214 that abuts against the rotating shaft 121 and a first cylindrical portion 1215 and a second cylindrical portion 1216 located at opposite ends of the abutting portion 1214. A first side surface 1211, a corner 1212, and a second side surface 1213 are provided on the abutting portion 1214. The diameters of the first cylindrical portion 1215 and the second cylindrical portion 1216 are smaller than the diameter of the abutting portion 1214, wherein the first cylindrical portion... The cylindrical side of the second cylindrical part 1215 is pressed against by the limiting support rib 113. The cylindrical side of the second cylindrical part 1216 is connected to the connecting rod 123 of the flip cover 120. The second cylindrical part 1216 abuts against the corresponding positioning boss 114 in the axial direction and is inserted into the shaft hole of the positioning boss 114. Thus, the positioning boss 114, the limiting support rib 113 and the elastic element 130 together stably position the flip cover 120 in the length direction, width direction and height direction of the cover device 100.

[0052] For example, as shown in Figure 3, the limiting support rib 113 is a plate-like structure with a hook 1131 at the top, and it is engaged with the first cylindrical part 1215 of the rotating shaft 121 through the hook 1131; the positioning boss 114 is a plate-like structure with a Z-shaped cross-section, which has high structural strength and improves the positioning stability of the rotating shaft 121.

[0053] In the example of Figure 2, the trim panel 110 also has a plurality of support protrusions 115, which are spaced apart around the opening 111 on the back of the trim panel body of the trim panel 110, and provide support for the flap body 122 in the closed position.

[0054] For example, the trim panel 110 is an integral structure formed by injection molding. The material of the trim panel 110 can be plastic, such as, but not limited to, composites of polypropylene, polycarbonate and ABS plastic, polyoxymethylene, ABS plastic or polybutylene terephthalate.

[0055] To achieve a smooth, integrated look for the roof, the front surfaces of the flip-up body 122 and the trim panel 110 in this embodiment are designed to be smooth. When the cover device 100 is installed on the roof, only the front surfaces of the flip-up body 122 and the trim panel 110 face outwards, forming an integrated appearance with the sunroof. All other components of the cover device 100, including the pivot 121 and connecting rod 123 of the flip-up 120, the elastic element 130, and the limiting support rib 113, positioning boss 114, support protrusion 115, and buckles of the trim panel 110, are arranged on the back surfaces of the flip-up body 122 or the trim panel 110 facing inwards.

[0056] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a sunroof for a vehicle, as shown in Figures 1 to 5. The sunroof includes a sunroof glass (not shown), a rim 200, a bracket 300, and a cover device 100 according to the first aspect embodiment. The rim 200 covers a portion of the edge of the sunroof glass, forming an installation space 400 (as shown in Figure 4). The bracket 300 is embedded within the rim 200 around the installation space. The cover device 100 is disposed within the installation space 400, and the trim panel 110 of the cover device 100 is engaged with the bracket 300 and the rim 200.

[0057] The sunroof for vehicles in this embodiment is a sunroof with a cover device 100, which provides an installation point for mounting a roof rack on the sunroof.

[0058] In some embodiments, the trim panel 110 includes a plurality of snap fasteners, which engage with the bracket 300 and the edging 200 to position the trim panel 110 on the edging 200.

[0059] For example, multiple snap fasteners of the trim panel 110 are spaced apart on the outer edge of the trim panel body and the back of both ends, and engage with the bracket 300 or the edging 200 in the length direction (also known as the Y direction), width direction (also known as the X direction), and height direction (also known as the Z direction) of the trim panel 110 to provide multi-point, multi-directional engagement, ensuring that the entire trim panel 110 is firmly connected to the edging 200, and improving the installation matching accuracy of the trim panel 110 and the edging 200.

[0060] In the examples of Figures 2 and 4, the multiple snaps of the trim panel 110 include a first snap 116 that engages with the bracket 300 in the height direction. The first snap 116 is disposed adjacent to an outer edge of the trim panel body of the trim panel 110. The first snap 116 includes an extension 1161 and a hook 11621. The extension 1161 extends from the back of the trim panel body to the hook 1162 to define an overlap groove 1163 between the back of the trim panel body and the hook 1162. The opening of the overlap groove 1163 faces the edge of the bracket 300. A portion of the edge of the bracket 300 extends into the overlap groove 1163 and overlaps with the hook 1162.

[0061] In a specific structural example of the cooperation between the decorative panel 110, the bracket 300, and the edging 200 shown in Figure 4, the overlap width K1 between the edge of the bracket 300 and the hook 1162 is not less than 0.5 mm; the extension length K2 of the extension 1161 of the first buckle 116 is not less than 2.5 mm; and the wall thickness K3 of the extension 1161 of the first buckle 116 is not less than 0.8 mm. At the non-contact area between the decorative panel 110 and the edging 200, the gap K4 between them is not less than 0.3 mm. At the junction of the bracket 300 and the edging 200, the thickness K5 of the edging 200 is not less than 0.5 mm.

[0062] In a specific structural example of the cooperation between the trim panel 110, the bracket 300, and the edging 200 shown in Figure 2, the width K6 of a single first buckle 116 is not less than 3mm, the number of first buckles 116 is multiple, the multiple first buckles 116 are arranged at intervals along the outer edge of the trim panel body, and the distance K7 between two adjacent first buckles 116 is not less than 20mm.

[0063] In the example of Figure 2, the multiple snaps of the trim panel 110 include second snaps 117 that engage with the edging 200 in the longitudinal direction. There can be two second snaps 117, each disposed on the back of one of the two ends of the trim panel body. The edging 200 has two locking holes 201 for the two second snaps 117 to be inserted into, located on opposite sides of the mounting space in the longitudinal direction. For example, the locking hole 201 is a through hole penetrating the trim panel body along the thickness direction of the trim panel 110, and the second snap 117 is a protrusion that matches the through hole and is inserted into it.

[0064] In the example of Figure 2, the multiple latches of the trim panel 110 include a third latch 118 that engages with the edging 200 in the width direction. There may be one third latch 118. The third latch 118 is located on the outer edge of the trim panel body and engages with the edge of the edging 200 via its own hook. The third latch 118 may be located between two adjacent first latches 116, for example, it may be located in the middle of a long edge of the trim panel body.

[0065] In some embodiments, the bracket 300 and the edging 200 are combined by injection molding; the edging 200 is combined with the skylight glass by injection molding, which not only ensures a strong bond but also facilitates manufacturing.

[0066] An embodiment of the third aspect of this application provides a vehicle that includes a sunroof for vehicles according to the second aspect embodiment.

[0067] For example, the vehicle may be a car or other transportation vehicle.

[0068] The above description is merely an embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit this specification. Various modifications and variations can be made to this specification by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included within the scope of the claims of this specification.

Claims

1. A cover device, wherein, include: Decorative panel with openings; A flip cover has a pivot rotatably connected to the trim panel to swing between an open position and a closed position via the pivot, wherein the flip cover closes the opening when in the closed position, and the side of the pivot includes a first side, a corner, and a second side connected in sequence, wherein the distance between the corner and the center line of the pivot is greater than the distance between either the first side or the second side and the center line; An elastic element is provided on the decorative panel and abuts against the side of the pivot. The elastic element positions the flip cover in the closed position or the open position by abutting against the first side or the second side.

2. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein, The elastic element abuts against the first side or the second side in a surface contact manner.

3. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein, When the elastic element is in contact with the first side or the second side, the amount of interference between the elastic element and the first side or the second side is not less than 0.5 mm.

4. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein, The corner is rounded, and the contact between the elastic element and the corner is a line contact.

5. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein, The elastic element is deformable in a first direction perpendicular to the contact portion between the elastic element and the first side or the second side and perpendicular to the center line of the rotating shaft.

6. The cover device according to claim 5, wherein, The elastic element includes a snap-fit ​​connector and a flexible spring sheet. The snap-fit ​​connector is snapped and fixed to the trim panel. The spring sheet has a free end and a fixed end connected to the snap-fit ​​connector. The free end of the spring sheet abuts against a first side or a second side of the pivot. The free end of the spring sheet and the snap-fit ​​connector are opposite to each other and spaced apart to allow the spring sheet to bend in the first direction.

7. The cover device according to claim 5, wherein, The elastic element includes a flexible spring and a snap-fit ​​connector fixed to the trim panel. The spring extends from one end of the snap-fit ​​connector away from the trim panel in a direction substantially parallel to the trim panel toward the pivot to a bending portion, and extends from the bending portion toward a free end in a direction close to and substantially perpendicular to the trim panel, the free end abutting against a first side or a second side of the pivot.

8. The cover device according to claim 1, wherein, The trim panel has a limiting support rib that engages with the pivot. The limiting support rib is located on the side of the pivot opposite to the elastic member to provide support for the pivot and prevent the pivot from disengaging from the elastic member and the trim panel.

9. The cover device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The flip cover includes a flip cover body and two pivots, with the two pivots respectively located at opposite ends of the flip cover body; The cover device includes two elastic elements, which abut against the sides of the two rotating shafts respectively.

10. The cover device according to claim 9, wherein, The decorative panel has two positioning bosses spaced apart along the center line of the two rotating shafts, and each of the two positioning bosses has a shaft hole, into which the two rotating shafts are respectively inserted.

11. The cover device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The trim panel, the flip cover, and the elastic element are all made of plastic.

12. A sunroof for a vehicle, wherein, include: Skylight glass; The edging covers a portion of the edge of the sunroof glass, and the edging forms an installation space; The bracket is embedded within the edging around the mounting space; as well as The cover device as described in any one of claims 1 to 11 is disposed within the installation space, and the decorative panel of the cover device is engaged with the bracket and the edging.

13. The sunroof for a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein, The trim panel has a plurality of spaced-apart first buckles that engage with the bracket in the height direction of the trim panel to position the trim panel on the edging in the height direction.

14. The sunroof for a vehicle according to claim 13, wherein, The first buckle includes an extension and a hook portion disposed along the height direction. The extension and the hook portion together define an overlap groove. The opening of the overlap groove faces the edge of the bracket. A portion of the edge of the bracket extends into the overlap groove and overlaps with the hook portion.

15. The sunroof for a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein, The trim panel has a plurality of spaced-apart second buckles that engage with the edging along the length of the trim panel to position the trim panel on the edging along the length of the trim panel.

16. The sunroof for a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein, The trim panel has at least one third snap fastener that engages with the edging in the width direction of the trim panel to position the trim panel on the edging in the width direction.

17. The sunroof for a vehicle according to claim 12, wherein, The bracket and the sunroof glass are connected together by the injection-molded edging.

18. A vehicle, wherein, Includes the sunroof for vehicles as described in any one of claims 12 to 17.

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