DE4438191C1 - Open vehicle with roof lowerable into storage space - Google Patents

Open vehicle with roof lowerable into storage space

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DE4438191C1
DE4438191C1 DE4438191A DE4438191A DE4438191C1 DE 4438191 C1 DE4438191 C1 DE 4438191C1 DE 4438191 A DE4438191 A DE 4438191A DE 4438191 A DE4438191 A DE 4438191A DE 4438191 C1 DE4438191 C1 DE 4438191C1
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Arno Dipl Ing Jambor
Dieter Dipl Ing Guertler
Mark Dipl Ing Muehlhausen
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Mercedes Benz Group AG
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/14—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
    • B60J7/143—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/145—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment at least two elements being folded in clamp-shell fashion
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/30—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
    • B60N2/3002—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements
    • B60N2/3004—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only
    • B60N2/3009—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only about transversal axis
    • B60N2/3011—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats back-rest movements by rotation only about transversal axis the back-rest being hinged on the cushion, e.g. "portefeuille movement"
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/24—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles for particular purposes or particular vehicles
    • B60N2/30—Non-dismountable or dismountable seats storable in a non-use position, e.g. foldable spare seats
    • B60N2/3038—Cushion movements
    • B60N2/304—Cushion movements by rotation only
    • B60N2/3045—Cushion movements by rotation only about transversal axis
    • B60N2/305—Cushion movements by rotation only about transversal axis the cushion being hinged on the vehicle frame

Abstract

At least apart of the seating arrangement of the vehicle, ie. the rear seat bench (5) is displaceable from an in-use position occupying the storage space (4) for the roof (2) into a non-use position. In the non-use position it is clear of the space into which the roof can be lowered. A seat backrest section (7) of the rear seat is folded down onto a seat cushion (8). The folded parts of the rear seat take up a steep position behind the backrests (6) of the front seats. The rear seat can only be occupied when the roof is up.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kraftwagen mit zumindest teilweise versenkbarem Dach der im Oberbegriff des Hauptanspruches angegebenen Art.The invention relates to a motor vehicle with at least partially retractable roof which in the preamble of the main claim specified type.

Ein derartiger Kraftwagen ist z. B. der DE 33 17 603 A1 bereits als bekannt zu entnehmen. Als nachteilig ist bei dem bekannten Kraftwagen der Umstand anzusehen, daß ein ausreichender Freiraum im Rücksitzbereich vorgesehen werden muß, der eine problemlose Unterbringung des versenkten Daches zuläßt. Hierdurch wird die konstruktive Freizügigkeit bei der Gestaltung von Rücksitzbe­ reich und Dach erheblich eingeschränkt und ein platzsparendes Maßkonzept im Rücksitzbereich ist kaum möglich.Such a motor vehicle is, for. B. DE 33 17 603 A1 already as known. The disadvantage of the known Cars the fact that there is sufficient clearance must be provided in the rear seat area, which is a problem Allows placement of the sunken roof. This will make the constructive freedom of movement when designing rear seats rich and roof significantly restricted and a space-saving Dimensional concept in the rear seat area is hardly possible.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, das Kraftwagenkonzept der gattungsgemäßen Art dahingehend weiterzuentwickeln, daß eine größere konstruktive Freizügigkeit bei der Gestaltung von Rück­ sitzbereich und darauf abgestimmtem Dach gegeben ist.The invention has for its object the motor vehicle concept the generic type to further develop that a greater constructive freedom of movement when designing back seating area and matching roof is given.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung dieser Aufgabe ergibt sich aus den Merkmalen des Hauptanspruchs.The achievement of this task results from the Features of the main claim.

Aus den übrigen Ansprüchen gehen vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung hervor.Advantageous refinements emerge from the remaining claims of the invention.

Nachfolgend ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung anhand einer zeichnerischen Darstellung näher erläutert.An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described below a graphic representation explained in more detail.

In dieser Darstellung zeigen jeweils schematisch In this illustration each show schematically  

Fig. 1 eine Seitenansicht eines Cabriolets bei geschlossenem Dach, Fig. 1 is a side view of a convertible with the roof closed,

Fig. 2 die Seitenansicht nach Fig. 1 bei umgelegter Rücksitz­ bank, und Fig. 2 shows the side view of Fig. 1 with the rear seat folded, and

Fig. 3 die Seitenansicht bei geöffnetem und teilweise ver­ senktem Dach. Fig. 3 shows the side view with the roof open and partially lowered.

Ein in Fig. 1 sichtbares Cabriolet 1 ist mit einem festen Dach 2 versehen, das bei geschlossenem Cabriolet 1 dessen Innenraum überdeckt. In der gezeichneten Ausführungsform weist das Dach zwei feste Dachschalen 2a und 2b auf, die gelenkig miteinander verbunden sind. Nach dem Entriegeln vorderer Verschlüsse, mit denen die Dachschale 2a am Rahmen der Windschutzscheibe 3 befestigt ist, läßt sich die Dachschale 2b in einen Stauraum 4 herunterklappen, wozu sie um eine horizontale Fahrzeugquerachse 10 schwenkbar gelagert ist.A visible in FIG. 1 Cabriolet 1 is provided with a fixed roof 2, which covers 1 the interior of which is closed convertible. In the illustrated embodiment, the roof has two fixed roof shells 2 a and 2 b, which are articulated to one another. After unlocking the front fasteners with which the roof shell 2 a is attached to the frame of the windshield 3 , the roof shell 2 b can be folded down into a storage space 4 , for which purpose it is pivotably mounted about a horizontal vehicle transverse axis 10 .

Der Vorschubweg der Dachschale 2b wird jedoch bei geschlossenem Dach 2 von einer Rücksitzbank 5 verlegt, die in einem Abstand hinter den Sitzlehnen 6 der Vordersitze im Stauraum des Daches 2 angeordnet ist und zwei Notsitzplätze bietet.The advance of the roof shell 2 b is, however, moved when the roof 2 of a rear seat 5 which is arranged at a distance behind the seat back 6 of the front seats in the storage space of the roof 2 and provides two Notsitzplätze.

Um den Freiraum für den Versenkvorgang und für die Unterbringung der Dachschale 2b zu schaffen, ist zunächst der Sitzlehnenteil 7 der Rücksitzbank 5 nach vorn unten auf den Sitzkissenteil 8 herunterklappbar, wonach die Sitzteile unter weitgehender Überdeckung aufeinanderliegen, wie in Fig. 2 mit unterbrochenen Linien angedeutet ist. Danach wird der Sitzkissenteil 8 samt dem daraufgeklappten Sitzlehnenteil 7 in eine steil aufgerichtete Nichtgebrauchsstellung dicht hinter der Sitzlehne 6 nach vorn geklappt, wonach beide Teile 7 und 8 etwa parallel zur Sitzlehne 6 hinter dieser liegen, wie mit durchgehenden Linien eingezeichnet ist. Dieses Klappkonzept der Rücksitzbank 5 als solches ist von Kraftwagen mit variablem Innenraum bekannt und daher nicht näher erläutert. In order to create the space for the lowering process and for accommodating the roof shell 2 b, first the seat back part 7 of the rear seat bench 5 can be folded downwards downward onto the seat cushion part 8 , after which the seat parts lie one above the other with extensive coverage, as shown in FIG. 2 with broken lines is indicated. Then the seat cushion part 8 together with the seat back part 7 folded onto it is folded forward into a steeply erected non-use position close behind the seat back 6 , after which both parts 7 and 8 lie approximately parallel to the seat back 6 behind it, as indicated by solid lines. This folding concept of the rear seat bench 5 as such is known from motor vehicles with a variable interior and is therefore not explained in detail.

Vorteilhaft wird durch den Vorklappvorgang des Sitzlehnenteils 7 in ebenfalls an sich bekannter Weise eine Durchladeöffnung zu einem hinter dem Stauraum 4 liegenden Kofferraum 9 freigegeben. Bei nach vorn geklapptem Sitzlehnenteil 7 läßt sich die Laderaumlänge des Kofferraums 8 somit bis zu den Sitzlehnen 6 verlängern. Somit steht bei geschlossenem Dach 2 ein variabler Innenraum für Transportaufgaben unterschiedlicher Art zur Ver­ fügung.Advantageously, a loading opening to a trunk 9 located behind the storage space 4 is advantageously released in a manner known per se by the folding-back process of the seat back part 7 . When the seat back part 7 is folded forward, the loading space length of the trunk 8 can thus be extended up to the seat backs 6 . Thus, when the roof 2 is closed, a variable interior space is available for transport tasks of different types.

Bei vorgeklappter und in dieser Nichtgebrauchsstellung festgelegter Rücksitzbank 5 läßt sich die hintere Dachschale 2b unter einem die Dachbreite überspannenden Überrollbügel 11 hindurch in den freigegebenen Stauraum 4 absenken, wobei die Dachschale 2b auf einer Kreisbahn um die Fahrzeugquerachse 10 bewegt wird. Durch diesen Versenkvorgang wird die vordere Dachschale 2a, wie in Fig. 3 sichtbar ist, mitgenommen und in eine Ablagestellung abgesenkt, in der sie die nach oben gewandte Öffnung des Stauraumes 4 weitgehend überdeckt und somit als Deckel wirkt.With the rear seat bench 5 folded forward and fixed in this non-use position, the rear roof shell 2 b can be lowered under a roll bar 11 spanning the roof width into the released storage space 4 , the roof shell 2 b being moved on a circular path about the vehicle transverse axis 10 . As a result of this lowering process, the front roof shell 2 a, as can be seen in FIG. 3, is taken along and lowered into a storage position in which it largely covers the upward opening of the storage space 4 and thus acts as a cover.

Um einen Absenkvorschub der vorderen Dachschale 2a im Sinne einer Parallelverschiebung derselben zu erreichen, kann die vordere Dachschale 2a über abgewinkelte Führungshebel 12 gesteuert sein, die etwa mittig an der vorderen Dachschale 2a und in einem Abstand vor der Fahrzeugquerachse 10 an der Karosserie angelenkt sind. In diesem Fall bilden hintere Dachschale 2b, vordere Dachschale 2a und Führungshebel 12 ein parallelogrammartiges Gestänge, durch das ein kinematischer Zwanglauf gesichert ist.In order to achieve a lowering feed of the front roof shell 2 a in the sense of a parallel displacement thereof, the front roof shell 2 a can be controlled via angled guide levers 12 , which are articulated approximately centrally on the front roof shell 2 a and at a distance from the vehicle transverse axis 10 on the body are. In this case, the rear roof shell 2 b, the front roof shell 2 a and the guide lever 12 form a parallelogram-like linkage, by means of which a kinematic positive run is ensured.

Der Rücksitzbank 5 sind ferner zwei Kopfstützen 13 zugeordnet, die oberhalb des jeweils zugehörigen Sitzplatzes im Rückwand­ bereich der hinteren Dachschale 2b angebracht sind. Die An­ bringung kann hierbei seitlich an den Dachpfosten oder auch an der mit einer Heckscheibe versehenen Rückwand der Dachschale 2b vorgesehen sein. Auch ist es denkbar, die Kopfstützen 13 höhenverstellbar an der Dachschale 2b anzuordnen. Durch die Befestigung der Kopfstützen 13 nehmen diese an der Klappbewegung der hinteren Dachschale 2b teil und werden somit beim Schließen des Daches 2 von ihrer versenkten Nichtgebrauchs­ stellung in ihre Gebrauchsstellung bewegt und umgekehrt.The rear bench 5 are also assigned two headrests 13 , which are attached above the respective seat in the rear wall area of the rear roof shell 2 b. The attachment can be provided laterally on the roof post or on the rear wall of the roof shell 2 b provided with a rear window. It is also conceivable, the headrest 13 adjustable in height b to the roof shell 2 to locate. By attaching the headrests 13 , they take part in the folding movement of the rear roof shell 2 b and are thus moved from their recessed non-use position into their use position and vice versa when closing the roof 2 .

Das Dach 2 kann manuell oder auf Knopfdruck durch einen motorischen Hilfsantrieb versenkbar sein. Ebenso wäre es möglich, auch den Vorklappvorgang der Rücksitzbank 5 hilfskraftbetätigt durchzuführen, wobei diese Funktion über die Dachbetätigung mitangesteuert sein kann. In diesem Fall kann eine Sitzbelegungserkennung für die Rücksitzbank 5 vorgesehen sein, um die Bediensicherheit zu vergrößern.The roof 2 can be lowered manually or at the push of a button by a motorized auxiliary drive. It would also be possible to carry out the pre-folding operation of the rear seat bench 5 by auxiliary power, whereby this function can also be controlled via the roof actuation. In this case, seat occupancy detection can be provided for the rear seat bench 5 in order to increase the operational safety.

Es versteht sich, daß die Erfindung nicht nur für Kraftwagen mit zweiteiligem Festdach und einem versenkbaren Dachteil geeignet ist. Vielmehr könnte das Festdach auch einteilig ausgebildet und teilweise oder vollständig versenkbar sein. Ferner könnte auch anstelle eines Festdaches ein Faltverdeck bekannter Art mit Stoffverdeck vorgesehen sein. Bei Klappdächern oder Verdecken, die in einem Stauraum geringer Tiefe versenkt werden können, kann zudem der erforderliche Platz im Stauraum ggf. bereits durch Vorklappen des Lehnenteils der Rücksitzbank freigemacht werden.It is understood that the invention is not only for motor vehicles with two-part fixed roof and a retractable roof part suitable is. Rather, the fixed roof could also be in one piece trained and partially or fully retractable. Furthermore, a folding roof could be used instead of a fixed roof known type can be provided with a soft top. With folding roofs or concealment that sunk in a storage space of shallow depth the space required in the storage space if necessary, already by folding the backrest part of the back seat bench forward be cleared.

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1. Kraftwagen mit zumindest teilweise versenkbarem Dach, der einen mit einer Sitzanordnung versehenen Rücksitzbereich als Stauraum aufweist, in den der versenkbare Dachbereich von oben hineinbewegbar ist, wodurch ein Besetzen der Rücksitzplätze nur bei geschlossenem Dach möglich ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens ein Teil der Sitzanordnung (Rücksitzbank 5) aus einer den Stauraum (4) des Daches (2) bereichsweise verlegenden Gebrauchsstellung in eine den Platz zum Absenken des Daches (2) freigebende Nichtgebrauchsstellung verlagerbar ist.1. Motor vehicle with at least partially retractable roof, which has a rear seat area provided with a seat arrangement as storage space, into which the retractable roof area can be moved from above, so that the rear seats can only be occupied when the roof is closed, characterized in that at least a part of the the seat assembly of a the storage space (4) of the roof (2) partially be laid use position is displaced (rear seat 5) in a the place releasing for lowering the roof (2) non-use position. 2. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Sitzlehnenteil (7) der Sitzanordnung (Rücksitzbank 5) auf einen davorliegenden Sitzkissenteil (8) herunterklappbar ist.2. Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that a seat back part ( 7 ) of the seat arrangement (rear seat 5) can be folded down onto a seat cushion part ( 8 ) in front of it. 3. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Sitzanordnung (Rücksitzbank 5) bei übereinanderge­ klappten Sitzteilen (Sitzlehnenteil 7 und Sitzkissenteil 8) in eine steil aufgerichtete Stellung hinter Sitzlehnen (6) von Vordersitzen klappbar ist.3. Motor vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the seat arrangement (rear seat 5 ) in the case of folded-over seat parts (seat back part 7 and seat cushion part 8 ) in a steeply erected position behind seat backs ( 6 ) of front seats is foldable. 4. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß durch Vorklappen des Sitzlehnenteils (7) eine Durchladeöffnung zu einem dahinterliegenden Kofferraum (9) freigegeben ist. 4. Motor vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that by loading the seat back part ( 7 ) a loading opening to a rear trunk ( 9 ) is released. 5. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Sitzanordnung (Rücksitzbank 5) eine zugeordnete Kopfstützenanordnung umfaßt.5. Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat arrangement (rear bench 5 ) comprises an associated headrest arrangement. 6. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß jede Kopfstütze (13) der Kopfstützenanordnung durch Anordnung im Rückwandbereich des Daches (2) mit dem Dach (2) bewegungsgekoppelt ist.6. Motor vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that each headrest ( 13 ) of the headrest arrangement by movement in the rear wall region of the roof ( 2 ) with the roof ( 2 ) is motion-coupled. 7. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Dach (2) ein aus zwei festen Dachschalen (2a und 2b) zusammengesetztes Klappdach ist, wobei eine vordere Dachschale (2a) gelenkig mit einer hinteren Dachschale (2b) verbunden ist.7. Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the roof ( 2 ) is composed of two fixed roof shells ( 2 a and 2 b) folding roof, a front roof shell ( 2 a) articulated with a rear roof shell ( 2 b) is. 8. Kraftwagen nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die hintere Dachschale (2b) durch Herunterklappen derart im Stauraum (4) versenkbar ist, daß die daran angelenkte vordere Dachschale (2a) in eine die Öffnung des Stauraums (4) weitgehend überdeckende Ablagestellung absenkbewegt ist.8. Motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the rear roof shell ( 2 b) can be lowered in the storage space ( 4 ) by folding down in such a way that the articulated front roof shell ( 2 a) largely covers the opening of the storage space ( 4 ) Storage position is lowered.
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