WO2017042575A1 - Toits relevable pour véhicules - Google Patents

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WO2017042575A1
WO2017042575A1 PCT/GB2016/052790 GB2016052790W WO2017042575A1 WO 2017042575 A1 WO2017042575 A1 WO 2017042575A1 GB 2016052790 W GB2016052790 W GB 2016052790W WO 2017042575 A1 WO2017042575 A1 WO 2017042575A1
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Wayne PENDLEBURY
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The Hilo Roof Company Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • B60P3/32—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
    • B60P3/34—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles the living accommodation being expansible, collapsible or capable of rearrangement
    • 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
    • B60J7/16—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 non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel
    • B60J7/1628—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 non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering the passenger compartment
    • B60J7/1635—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 non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering the passenger compartment of non-convertible vehicles
    • B60J7/165—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 non-foldable and rigid, e.g. a one-piece hard-top or a single rigid roof panel for covering the passenger compartment of non-convertible vehicles at least a major part of the roof being lifted on all corners
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
    • B60P3/00—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
    • B60P3/32—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles
    • B60P3/34—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles the living accommodation being expansible, collapsible or capable of rearrangement
    • B60P3/341—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles the living accommodation being expansible, collapsible or capable of rearrangement comprising flexible elements
    • B60P3/343—Hoods for caravans

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  • This invention relates to vehicle roofs, and in particular, to raising vehicle roofs.
  • a vehicle may be fitted with a raising roof to provide the convenience of the option of having greater internal headroom when parked and reduced vehicle height when the vehicle is in motion.
  • camper vans in which the increased headroom is required to enable occupants to stand within the vehicle and to provided additional interior space for a bed
  • service vehicles such as mobile shops and ambulances (in which the occupants may need to stand to use bulky equipment when the vehicle is stationary).
  • raising roofs have a certain minimum height requirement to accommodate the raising/lowering mechanism, which increases the overall height of the vehicle - even with the raising roof in a lowered position.
  • the reason for this is that the raising roof needs to be structurally connected to the vehicle and this is most easily achieved by connecting the raising/lowering mechanism of the raising roof to the vehicle's existing roof bar mounting points.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism mounted to the top of the vehicle and the inverted box of the raising roof covers the mechanism and has sidewalls that form a skirt to come down to meet, and form a seal with, the vehicle's roof.
  • Such a configuration even if made compact, necessarily raises the height of the vehicle's roof, which has a number of significant disadvantages:
  • the height of the vehicle is increased, which increases its frontal area thereby significantly affecting the vehicle's aerodynamic drag coefficient, which is generally accepted to increase with the square of the vehicle's height. This causes the vehicle's road handling and fuel economy to adversely affected.
  • vehicles fitted with known raising roofs often encounter difficulties driving in height-restricted areas, such as multi-storey car parks, which can mean that it is difficult to use a vehicle fitted with a raising roof as an everyday vehicle.
  • the raising roof can have an unpleasing aesthetic appearance, which can have an adverse effect on the desirability of a vehicle fitted with a raising roof and may reduce its value.
  • the roof of GB2494750 is manually actuated, that is to say, it requires a user to stand inside the vehicle and to push the roof up, or to pull down on it, to raise and lower it, respectively. This can be inconvenient, especially for the elderly or less physically-able users. Further, shorter users may need to stand of a step (e.g. a seat of the vehicle) to reach the roof when in the raised position, to lower it. Also, the manual actuation of the roof, notwithstanding any lift-assist devices (e.g. gas struts) that may be fitted, still requires some force to be applied to the roof by a user.
  • lift-assist devices e.g. gas struts
  • the roof of GB2494750 is moveable between raised and lowered positions. However, when in the lowered position, it needs to be secured by a locking screw or bolt located at each corner to stop the roof from raising inadvertently.
  • the need to lock the roof when in the lowered position, and to unlock it before raising the roof adds additional steps to the raising/lowering procedure, which can be time-consuming and inconvenient.
  • a user forgets to lock the roof down before driving off in the vehicle say, there is a risk that the roof my pop-up whilst driving.
  • the roof described in GB2494750 is not immune from human error.
  • a raising roof system for a vehicle comprising a frame affixable, in use, to the periphery of an aperture in the vehicle's roof, a raising roof moveable between a lowered position and a raised position having un upper surface and a periphery arranged to seat against the frame when in the lowered position, and a raising/lowering mechanism interposed between the frame and the raising roof, wherein the raising/lowering mechanism comprises at least one scissor-lift mechanism interposed between the frame and the roof and a linear actuator acting substantially vertically between the frame and the roof.
  • the invention is distinguished over existing motorised scissor-lift mechanisms by the provision of a substantially vertical linear actuator.
  • the main advantage of this is that the force exerted by the linear actuator is applied directly to the roof, against the direction of gravity.
  • the linear actuator unlike known motorised scissor-lift mechanisms in which the linear actuator acts between the pivot points of the linkages of the scissor-lift mechanism (i.e. indirectly on the load to be lifted), the linear actuator only needs to be specified to raise/lower the weight of the roof (plus a safety factor), as opposed to the weight of the roof resolved through the action of the scissor-lift mechanism.
  • the main benefit of the arrangement of the invention is that a smaller and/or less powerful linear actuator needs to be used to safely and/or effectively raise and lower the roof.
  • the linear actuator is substantially horizontal, and this is so to enable the lower part of the support frame of the mechanism to lie on a flat surface (i.e. the linear actuator does not protrude below the level of the support frame).
  • This arrangement increases the width of the mechanism, which when fitted to the aperture in a vehicle rood, reduces the open width of the aperture, thus reducing its utility.
  • the linear actuator can extend below the level of the frame because it is fitted to a vehicle, with an interior space of the vehicle, which can easily accommodate the linear actuator. This also reduces the linear actuator's intrusion into the aperture in the vehicle roof.
  • the linear actuator can be hidden within a structural element (such as a vertical grab rail) or within interior furniture of the vehicle.
  • a structural element such as a vertical grab rail
  • interior furniture of the vehicle such as a vertical grab rail
  • the frame suitably comprises set of load-bearing beams interconnected to form a shape corresponding to the shape of an aperture in the vehicle's roof.
  • Each beam suitably comprised a first substantially horizontal portion whose lower surface seats, in use, against a portion of the vehicle's roof surrounding the aperture therein and a second portion extending downwardly, in use, through the aperture and into the interior of the vehicle.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism may then be operatively connected to a second beam portion of at least one of the beams such that the upper surface of the raising roof is substantially flush with the vehicle's roof when the raising roof is in the lowered position.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism is lowered and brought inside the vehicle (when the roof is in a lowered position), rather than being located on top of the vehicle, which enables the raising roof to lie substantially flush with the vehicle's roof when lowered.
  • This feature of the invention can alleviate and/or solve many of the problems associated with known types of raising roofs for vehicles, in particular, the vehicle's overall height, its aerodynamics, appearance and usability.
  • the load-bearing beams may additionally comprise an additional, substantially horizontally extending flange portion extending from the second portion to which the raising/lowering mechanism may be connected.
  • the additional, substantially horizontally extending flange portion may provide a lip for supporting a bed support surface within the interior of the vehicle.
  • the first substantially horizontal portion of the structural beams may be affixed to the vehicle using an adhesive, a sealant and/or mechanical fasteners, such as screws, nuts and bolts and/or rivets.
  • the structural frame may therefore replace the strength of the roof, which may otherwise be reduced by cutting the aperture out of it.
  • the structural frame may also provide strength to protect occupants of the vehicle in a roll-over situation.
  • the raising roof is preferably manufactured from a lightweight material, such as glass- or carbon fibre-reinforced plastic for rigidity, ease of manufacture, resistance to degradation by the elements and to reduce its weight, which can improve the vehicle's fuel economy to which it is fitted.
  • the raising roof is manufactured from a G P moulding having an outer and an inner skin with a honeycomb or foam material interposed between the skins to provide thermal and/or acoustic insulation, and to increase the rigidity of the raising roof and hence its resistance to deformation under wind loading.
  • the periphery of the raising roof is preferably provided with a weather tight seal, such as a compressible foam or rubber strip that seats against the frame to keep rainwater and wind out of the interior of the vehicle.
  • a weather tight seal such as a compressible foam or rubber strip that seats against the frame to keep rainwater and wind out of the interior of the vehicle.
  • the first, substantially horizontal portion of the structural beams of the frame are preferably provided with drainage channels to drain rainwater away from the interior of the vehicle.
  • the beams may comprise drainage holes to allow collected rainwater to drain out of the frame, which drainage holes, where provided, may be connected to drainage tubes that can be routed through the vehicle, for example through the vehicle's roof pillars, to drain below the vehicle or via the vehicle's wheel arches.
  • a drainage hole is provided at each of the corners of the frame to that the frame can drain regardless of the orientation of the vehicle, for example, if it is parked on an incline.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism comprises at least one scissor-lift mechanism interposed between the frame and the roof.
  • the scissor lift mechanism is preferably designed to include an over- centring position that serves to lock the roof in the raised and/or lowered position.
  • the or each scissor-lift mechanism suitably comprises a pair of struts that are pivotally connected to one another, and an upper and a lower cross member.
  • a first one of the struts is suitably pivotally affixed to the lower cross member at a fixed pivot point, and is slidingly connected to the upper cross member, for example, via a roller adapted to roll within a channel of the upper cross member.
  • a second one of the struts is suitably pivotally affixed to the upper cross member at a fixed pivot point, and is slidingly connected to the lower cross member, for example, via a roller adapted to roll within a channel of the upper cross member.
  • the linear actuator is arranged to act substantially vertically along a line that intersects the pivot point between the first and second linkages of a respective scissor lift mechanism when the roof is in the fully raised position.
  • Such a configuration suitably maximises the available lifting power of the linear actuator by making it act perpendicularly between the upper and lower cross members at its highest point, which in preferred embodiments also coincides with a point just beyond the aforementioned over-centre positon.
  • maximum lifting/lowering force is available to overcome the over-centring force of the scissor-lift mechanism.
  • the raising roof system may comprises a flexible web or awning forming, when in the raised position, a wall around the space between the roof and the frame.
  • the awning is suitably waterproof and/or weather tight to keep out the elements.
  • the shape and configuration of the awning is suitably such that when the raising/lowering mechanism is at its fully-open position, the linear actuator serves to tension the awning.
  • the awning may comprise one or more window/door apertures, which in preferred embodiments, comprise any one or more of the group comprising: a openable/closeable fly screen; an openable/closeable transparent sheet (or “window”); and an openable/closeable opaque sheet.
  • the awning comprises an elasticated "waistband” that extends around it (e.g. in a substantially horizontal plane) which serves to draw-in the awning as the roof is lowered.
  • the waistband may be formed in a pocket of the awning, or it may simply comprise an elasticated cord extending externally around the awning.
  • the raising roof system comprises two or more, scissor-lift mechanisms comprising linear actuators as described herein.
  • the frame Preferably, there are two actuated scissor lift mechanisms located on opposite sides of the frame, and a third, passive (non- actuated) scissor-lift mechanism which serves, in use, to inhibit or prevent tilting of the roof during raising or lowering.
  • the invention could be used, for example, in a camper van type vehicle. Additionally or alternatively, the invention could be used to provide a hybrid "sport lid” cum "canopy roof” for the bed of a truck-type vehicle. Additionally or alternatively, the invention could be used in other types of vehicles, such as vans, or estate (station wagon)-type ambulances where, on occasion, standing headroom within the vehicle may be required.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism may be configured to cause the raising roof to rise horizontally, or to raise and tilt (or vice-versa) so that the internal head room of the vehicle, when the raising roof is raised, is higher towards the front, rear or either side of the vehicle, as desired.
  • the raising roof may be lockable in the lowered position by one or more catches or locking members.
  • a lock-down member is provided at each corner of the roof, and may comprise a removable hand-locking bolt that can be concealed, for example, behind a windscreen sun visor, or behind a flap in the headlining of the vehicle.
  • at least one of the locking members is secured by a key- or remotely-operated lock, most preferably integrated into the vehicle's central locking system so that the roof cannot be inadvertently raised.
  • the linear actuators serve to lock the roof in the lowered or raised positon by virtue of their gearing, which inhibits extension or retraction of the linear actuators except using a motorised drive thereof.
  • the motorised drive may be switchable using a key-operated key switch, or using a remote control (e.g. a key fob), which has a PIN or ID code that uniquely matches that of a corresponding receiver of the motorised linear actuator's controller.
  • the operation of the linear actuators are synchronized, for example, using encoders and a processor that controls the speed of each linear actuator to ensure that the roof raises evenly, i.e. not tilted.
  • Each linear actuator suitably comprises a limiter, which limits the extent of the actuators' extension and/or retraction.
  • This can comprise a load cell that senses the load applied by the linear actuator, which increases at the fully raised position (e.g. when the awning is being tensioned) or at the fully lowered position (e.g. when the roof is pulled down tight against the vehicle's roof).
  • a load cell in the or each linear actuator suitably serves to evenly tension the awning, where provided, when the roof is raised, and to ensure that it is pulled down evenly, when in the lowered position.
  • the same effects may be achieved using encoders that measure the absolute extension and/or retraction of the linear actuators, although it will be appreciated that the use of load cells is preferred because it can compensate for variations, such as manufacturing tolerances and/or stretching of the awning, where provided, thereby providing a consistent result in spite of minor variations.
  • a second aspect of the invention provides a vehicle fitted with a raising roof system as described herein.
  • a third aspect of the invention provides a kit of parts for converting a vehicle to a vehicle with a raising roof as described herein.
  • Figures 1 to 3 are a sequence showing a schematic side view of a raising roof in accordance with the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of a raising roof in accordance with the invention in a raised position
  • Figure 5 is a perspective schematic view of the raising roof of Figure 4 in a lowered position
  • Figure 6 is a schematic side perspective view of the raising roof of figure 4 in the raised position showing an awning.
  • a raising roof 10 in accordance with the invention comprises a main support frame 12 comprising a set of four structural beams that sit in a correspondingly shaped aperture 14 in a roof 16 of a vehicle (not shown).
  • Each of the support beams 12 comprises a generally flat upper lip 18, which seats in a rebate 20 surrounding the aperture 14 in the vehicle roof 16.
  • a vertical beam portion 22 which extends down through the opening 14 in the vehicle roof 16 and which terminates in an inwardly-directed lower lip portion 24 that lies at a level slightly below the level of the roof 16 of the vehicle (not shown).
  • the lower lip portion 24 supports a lower track 26, which is formed as a channel.
  • the raising/lowering mechanism 10 further comprises an upper channel 30, which when lowered, as shown in Figure 3, rests upon the lower channel 26, within the aperture 14 of the roof 16.
  • a raisable roof 32 is secured atop the upper channel 30 such that when lowered, as shown in Figure 3, its peripheral edges 34 are brought into contact with the upper surface of the roof 16 of the vehicle (not shown).
  • the peripheral lip 34 of the roof 32 comprises a resiliently deformable seal to form a weather tight seal between the roof 32 and the top of the vehicle 16 when the roof 32 is in the lowered position.
  • the lower 26 and upper 30 channels are interconnected by a pair of struts 36, 38 a first one 36 of which is pivotally connected 40 at its lower end to the lower channel 26, and which is slidingly attached to the upper channel 30 by a roller 42, which can move within the channel 30.
  • the second strut 38 is pivotally connected 44 at its upper end to the upper channel 30 and comprises a roller 46 at its lower end which slides within the lower channel 26 in the same way as the first strut 36.
  • a linear actuator 50 in the form of a telescopic motorised drive, is arranged vertically and has a fixed lower portion 52, which extends down into the interior of the vehicle 54 and which is hidden from view, in use, by concealing it within a pillar, grab rail or furniture of the vehicle (not shown).
  • the upper part of the linear actuator 26 is driven by a motor (not shown) of the actuator 50 between an extended position, as shown in Figure 1 and a retracted position, as shown in Figure 3, in which the upper portion 56 is housed within the lower portion 52 of the actuator 50. It will be appreciated that by driving the linear actuator 50 between the fully-extended position, as shown in Figure 1, and the fully-retracted position, as shown in Figure 3, the roof 32 of the raising/lowering roof 10 can be raised or lowered as desired.
  • the linear actuator 50 is orientated substantially vertically, that is to say substantially perpendicular to the lower 26 and upper 30 channels. The reason for this is that the linear actuator acts directly upon the roof 32 to raise and lower it and thus the weight of the roof 32 is born by the linear actuator 50 as opposed to by the struts 36, 38, which essentially serve only to guide the movement of the roof 32 along a substantially straight, vertical trajectory as it moved between the raised and lowered positions.
  • a raising/lowering mechanism 10 as described above is provided on either side of the vehicle 60 and the linear actuators 50 are synchronised so they extend and/or retract at substantially the same speed.
  • an awning 70 is provided, which is between the raisable roof 32 and the aperture 14 in the vehicle roof 16 to form an enclosure around the aperture 14 when the roof 32 is in the raised position.
  • the awning 70 is manufactured from a web of flexible material, such as canvas or PVC sheet and is able to collapse into the interior of the vehicle when the roof 32 is lowered, but which is pulled taut by the raising/lowering mechanism 10 when the roof 32 is fully raised.
  • An elasticated cord 72 extends around the waist of the awning 70 such that when the roof 32 is in a position other than in the fully-raised position (as shown in Figure 1), the awning 70 is drawn inwardly by the tension in the elasticated cord 72. This conveniently pulls the awning 70 inboard thereby preventing it from being trapped between the lower 26 and upper 30 channels, or between the roof 32 of the raising/lowering roof 10 and the roof 16 of the vehicle 60 as/when the roof 32 is lowered.
  • the roof 32 of the raising/lowering roof system 10 is substantially flush with the vehicle's roofline when the raisable roof 32 is in the lowered position. This makes for a compact and aesthetically pleasing finish when the roof 32 is in the lowered position.
  • the raising/lowering roof 10 comprises several key elements namely: a lower support frame 12 affixed within an aperture 14 in a roof 16 of the vehicle 60; a corresponding upper support frame 80 underneath the raising roof 32, to which the raisable roof 32 is affixed; a pair of actuated raising/lowering mechanisms 10 (one located on either side of the vehicle, each with its own linear actuator 50); and a passive scissor-lift mechanism extending between a rear part of the lower support frame 12 and the rear part of the upper support frame 80.
  • the raising/lowering roof 10 of the invention is shown a raised position with an awning 70 fitted to it.
  • the awning is tensioned by the linear actuators 50, which are each fitted with load cells to sense the tensioning of the awning 70.
  • the linear actuators are configured to stop driving upward and to come to a halt.
  • the elasticated cord 72 extends around the outside of the awning 70 and is secured loosely by eyelets located at each of the four corners of the awning 70.
  • the elasticated cord 72 draws in the waist of the awning 70 inward, as shown in Figure 2 of the drawings in particular, to prevent the awning 70 from becoming trapped by the mechanism or by the roof 32 as it is lowered.
  • the linear actuator 50 is substantially vertical and when the roof 32 is in the fully raised position, the linear actuator acts through a point that coincides with the intersection of the first 36 and second 38 struts.
  • the awning 70 comprises a number of window apertures 76, which, in the illustrated embodiment, each comprise zip-closable, transparent window panes, thereby forming a "lantern" effect within the vehicle.
  • the apertures 76 will also be provided with zip-closable fly screens and/or zip-closable curtains to permit the glazing panels to be opened for ventilation and for the glazing panel to be closed off, for example at night time.

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L'invention concerne un système de toit relevable (10) destiné à un véhicule (60) et qui comprend un cadre pouvant être fixé, lors de son utilisation, sur la périphérie d'une ouverture ménagée dans le toit du véhicule (60), un toit relevable (32) mobile entre une position abaissée et une position élevée présentant une surface supérieure et une périphérie agencée pour reposer contre le cadre (12) lorsque ce toit se trouve en position abaissée, ainsi qu'un mécanisme d'élévation/abaissement interposé entre le cadre (80) et le toit relevable (32), lequel mécanisme d'élévation/abaissement comprend au moins un mécanisme de levage à ciseaux interposé entre le cadre (80) et le toit (32) et un actionneur linéaire (50) agissant sensiblement verticalement entre le cadre et le toit (32). L'avantage principal de l'invention réside en ce que la force exercée par l'actionneur linéaire (50) est appliquée directement sur le toit (30), contre la direction de la gravité. Ainsi, un actionneur linéaire plus petit et/ou moins puissant (50) suffit pour élever et abaisser le toit (30) de manière sûre et efficace.
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