GB2134464A - Preformed roof panel for an automobile roof - Google Patents

Preformed roof panel for an automobile roof Download PDF

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GB2134464A
GB2134464A GB08400455A GB8400455A GB2134464A GB 2134464 A GB2134464 A GB 2134464A GB 08400455 A GB08400455 A GB 08400455A GB 8400455 A GB8400455 A GB 8400455A GB 2134464 A GB2134464 A GB 2134464A
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Carlo Giavazzi
Ezio Villa
Leonardo Dimora
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Alfa Romeo Auto SpA
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/02—Internal Trim mouldings ; Internal Ledges; Wall liners for passenger compartments; Roof liners
    • B60R13/0212—Roof or head liners
    • B60R13/0225—Roof or head liners self supporting head liners
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q3/00—Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
    • B60Q3/50—Mounting arrangements
    • B60Q3/51—Mounting arrangements for mounting lighting devices onto vehicle interior, e.g. onto ceiling or floor
    • B60Q3/53—Modular mounting systems, e.g. using tracks, rails or multiple plugs
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

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  • Vehicle Interior And Exterior Ornaments, Soundproofing, And Insulation (AREA)
  • Arrangements Of Lighting Devices For Vehicle Interiors, Mounting And Supporting Thereof, Circuits Therefore (AREA)

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A preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, incorporating a board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Preformed roof panel for an automobile roof This invention relates to a preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, which incorporates a central board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile.
In a preferred embodiment, said board is shaped as a polyhedral surface which extends over the entire length of the roof panel and carries the internal rearview mirror, the lights for illuminating the automobile passenger compartment, their operating pushbuttons and the pushbuttons for operating the electrical front and rear window regulators.
With this embodiment, it is possible to provide a rational, functional and aesthetically pleasing arrangement of a certain number of services and a plurality of controls, because although these are grouped on a single element they can be divided into two stations, one for the front passengers and the other for the rear passengers of the automobile, so as to be properly identifiable and easily accessible and operable by all the automobile occupants.
Moreover, the roof panel constructed in this manner simplifies assembly, because the central board forms a sub-unit which can be separately fitted-out and then incorporated into the roof panel when it is to be added to the automobile.
The characteristics and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from an examination of the embodiment shown on the accompanying figure by way of non-limiting example.
In the figure, the roof panel is indicated overall by 10, and is formed from a wall 11 of semi-rigid material, prepared by hot-pressing layers of felt and adhesive, together with an external velvet covering. The wall 11 comprises in its central part, and extending over its entire length, a longitudinal channel 1 2 having its edges 1 3 shaped as a broken line.
A central elongated board 14 shaped in the form of a polyhedral surface and constructed of rigid plastics such as ABS is housed in the channel 1 2 and fixed therein by clips (not shown).
On the front part of the board 14 there are mounted the internal rearview mirror 15, two sets of pushbuttons 16-19 and 20-23, a roof light 24 for lighting the automobile passenger compartment, and a positionable spotlight indicated by 25.
The pushbuttons 1 6 and 1 9 are of the twoposition type, and enable the window regulators for respectively the left hand and right hand front windows of the automobile to be operated in one direction and in the opposite direction. The pushbuttons 20 and 23, which are also of the preceding type, enable the electrical window regulators for the left hand and right hand rear windows of the automobile to be operated respectively.
The pushbuttons 1 7 and 1 8 serve for operating the switches which supply current to the two lamps, of different luminous intensities, of the rear roof light 24. The pushbutton 21 is connected to a safety switch for blocking the electrical rear window regulators. The pushbutton 22 serves for operating the switch which supplies current to the positionable spotlight 25.
On the rear part of the board 14 are mounted two positionable spotlight 26 and 27 and a further set of pushbuttons 28-31.
The pushbuttons 28 and 31 are of the twoposition type, and serve for operating the electrical window regulators for respectively the left hand and right hand rear windows of the automobile in one direction and in the opposite direction.
The two pushbuttons 29 and 30 serve for operating the switches which supply current to the positionable spotlights 26 and 27.
To the sides of the wall 11 of the roof panel there are fixed two padded fascias 32 and 33 constructed of polyurethane and lined with ABS, and on which are mounted the handles such as 34 and 35 acting as supports for the automobile occupants, and the sun visors 36 and 37.
The proposed roof panel thus offers a comfortable arrangement for certain automobile services and controls, and also represents a pleasant and elegant embodiment from the aesthetic viewpoint.
1. A preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, characterised by incorporating a board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile.
2. A roof panel as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said board carries the internal rearview mirror, the lights for illuminating the automobile passenger compartment, their operating pushbuttons and the pushbuttons for operating the electrical front and rear window regulators.
3. A roof panel as claimed in claim 1, characterised by being formed from a wall of semi-rigid material, which is prepared by pressing and in which there is provided a central longitudinal channel housing said board.
4. A roof panel as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that said board extends in the form of an elongated polyhedral surface, and carries on its front part the internal rearview mirror, a roof light for illuminating the passenger compartment, a positionable spotlight, the
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Preformed roof panel for an automobile roof This invention relates to a preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, which incorporates a central board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile. In a preferred embodiment, said board is shaped as a polyhedral surface which extends over the entire length of the roof panel and carries the internal rearview mirror, the lights for illuminating the automobile passenger compartment, their operating pushbuttons and the pushbuttons for operating the electrical front and rear window regulators. With this embodiment, it is possible to provide a rational, functional and aesthetically pleasing arrangement of a certain number of services and a plurality of controls, because although these are grouped on a single element they can be divided into two stations, one for the front passengers and the other for the rear passengers of the automobile, so as to be properly identifiable and easily accessible and operable by all the automobile occupants. Moreover, the roof panel constructed in this manner simplifies assembly, because the central board forms a sub-unit which can be separately fitted-out and then incorporated into the roof panel when it is to be added to the automobile. The characteristics and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from an examination of the embodiment shown on the accompanying figure by way of non-limiting example. In the figure, the roof panel is indicated overall by 10, and is formed from a wall 11 of semi-rigid material, prepared by hot-pressing layers of felt and adhesive, together with an external velvet covering. The wall 11 comprises in its central part, and extending over its entire length, a longitudinal channel 1 2 having its edges 1 3 shaped as a broken line. A central elongated board 14 shaped in the form of a polyhedral surface and constructed of rigid plastics such as ABS is housed in the channel 1 2 and fixed therein by clips (not shown). On the front part of the board 14 there are mounted the internal rearview mirror 15, two sets of pushbuttons 16-19 and 20-23, a roof light 24 for lighting the automobile passenger compartment, and a positionable spotlight indicated by 25. The pushbuttons 1 6 and 1 9 are of the twoposition type, and enable the window regulators for respectively the left hand and right hand front windows of the automobile to be operated in one direction and in the opposite direction. The pushbuttons 20 and 23, which are also of the preceding type, enable the electrical window regulators for the left hand and right hand rear windows of the automobile to be operated respectively. The pushbuttons 1 7 and 1 8 serve for operating the switches which supply current to the two lamps, of different luminous intensities, of the rear roof light 24. The pushbutton 21 is connected to a safety switch for blocking the electrical rear window regulators. The pushbutton 22 serves for operating the switch which supplies current to the positionable spotlight 25. On the rear part of the board 14 are mounted two positionable spotlight 26 and 27 and a further set of pushbuttons 28-31. The pushbuttons 28 and 31 are of the twoposition type, and serve for operating the electrical window regulators for respectively the left hand and right hand rear windows of the automobile in one direction and in the opposite direction. The two pushbuttons 29 and 30 serve for operating the switches which supply current to the positionable spotlights 26 and 27. To the sides of the wall 11 of the roof panel there are fixed two padded fascias 32 and 33 constructed of polyurethane and lined with ABS, and on which are mounted the handles such as 34 and 35 acting as supports for the automobile occupants, and the sun visors 36 and 37. The proposed roof panel thus offers a comfortable arrangement for certain automobile services and controls, and also represents a pleasant and elegant embodiment from the aesthetic viewpoint. CLAIMS
1. A preformed roof panel for an automobile roof, characterised by incorporating a board carrying certain internal services and their controls, together with further controls for operating accessory devices installed in said automobile.
2. A roof panel as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said board carries the internal rearview mirror, the lights for illuminating the automobile passenger compartment, their operating pushbuttons and the pushbuttons for operating the electrical front and rear window regulators.
3. A roof panel as claimed in claim 1, characterised by being formed from a wall of semi-rigid material, which is prepared by pressing and in which there is provided a central longitudinal channel housing said board.
4. A roof panel as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that said board extends in the form of an elongated polyhedral surface, and carries on its front part the internal rearview mirror, a roof light for illuminating the passenger compartment, a positionable spotlight, the pushbuttons for operating the switches which supply current to the lamps of the roof light and spotlight, the pushbuttons for operating the electrical front and rear window regulators, and a pushbutton for blocking the electrical rear window regulators, said board also carrying on its rear part two positionable spotlights and the pushbuttons for operating the relative switches, together with further pushbuttons for operating the electrical rear window regulators.
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IT8320542U IT8320542V0 (en) 1983-01-20 1983-01-20 PREFORMED PAVILION FOR THE ROOF OF A CAR.

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US4888072A (en) * 1987-09-10 1989-12-19 Saint-Gobain Vitrage Accessory support device for vehicle windshield and method of installing
US5016934A (en) * 1988-11-02 1991-05-21 Ernst Pelz-Vertriebs Gmbh & Co. Prefabricated inner roof lining for motor vehicles
GB2281836A (en) * 1993-09-09 1995-03-15 Prince Corp Vehicle audio system
GB2281836B (en) * 1993-09-09 1997-04-30 Prince Corp Vehicle audio system
US5754664A (en) * 1993-09-09 1998-05-19 Prince Corporation Vehicle audio system
US5913566A (en) * 1996-11-12 1999-06-22 New Holland North America, Inc. Combine cab roof
US6555042B1 (en) 1998-07-24 2003-04-29 Lear Corporation Method of making a vehicle headliner assembly with integral speakers
GB2357265A (en) * 1999-12-14 2001-06-20 Ford Global Tech Inc Vehicle interior grab handle assembly
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US7218745B2 (en) 2002-12-23 2007-05-15 Lear Corporation Headliner transducer covers
EP1650084A1 (en) 2003-09-09 2006-04-26 Webasto AG Vehicle roof with a longitudinally extending center console
EP1650083A1 (en) 2003-09-09 2006-04-26 Webasto AG Vehicle roof with a longitudinally extending center console
EP1657113A1 (en) 2003-09-09 2006-05-17 Webasto AG Vehicle roof with a longitudinally extending center console
EP1659015A1 (en) 2003-09-09 2006-05-24 Webasto AG Vehicle roof with a longitudinally extending center console
FR2932738A1 (en) * 2008-06-18 2009-12-25 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa Retrovision device i.e. rearview mirror, for roof of e.g. commercial vehicle, has support comprising hinge arranged such that mirror is rotatably moved with respect to support, and arm integrated to mirror and connecting mirror to hinge

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