Frame-spoiler arrangement for the fixation on the fixed part of a vehicle roof.

p0001The invention relates to a fixed to the roof of a vehicle in the region of a roof opening attachable frame spoiler arrangement with a extending in the mounted state along the circumference of the roof opening and in its rear part an integrally formed cross member having frame for supporting a drive and adjusting mechanism for the optional closing or at least partially exposing a roof opening serving cover, and with a transversely extending front spoiler which is integrally connected to the front part of the frame.

p0002In a known A frame spoiler arrangement of this type (DE 38 01 881 A1), the rear cross member substantially below the fixed roof skin; it is seated on a bevel on the rear edge of the roof opening, and only a narrow covering flange extends backward to cover the gap between the main part of the rear cross-member and the folded edge of the roof membrane from above. Guide rails for the adjustment of there designed as a double spoiler roof cover are inserted into the frame and connected to not shown in detail manner.

p0003It is also a folding roof for vehicles is known (DE 38 16 977 A1 and DE 39 02 707 A1), in which a to a roof opening circumferential sheet metal frame is placed on top of the roof and is supported by the flat flange on all sides on the edge of the roof opening , Guide rails for the adjustment of the folding roof cover are attached to both sides of the roof opening extending to the sheet metal frame. On the roof skin are further from each other and separately from the frame, a front bumper and a rear spoiler attached, which extend in the region of the front and of the rear edge of the roof opening each transversely over the roof skin.

p0004The features specified in claim 1 the invention has for its object to provide a frame spoiler arrangement of the aforementioned type, which ensures improved aerodynamic properties, which is particularly easy to mount on the vehicle and ensures a precise mutual association rooftop functional parts.

p0005This object is achieved in that are formed at a frame spoiler arrangement of the type mentioned at the frame in addition to both sides of the roof opening extending guides for the adjustment mechanism and that part of the rear cross member is over the fixed roof skin upstanding rear spoiler.

p0006In the frame spoiler arrangement according to the invention, the frame, the guides (eg guide tracks, guide channels, guide rails or the like), the front spoiler and the rear spoiler to as a whole on the roof covering can be placed one-piece unit are summarized. This unit determines all the functional dimensions for the mounting of the drive and adjustment mechanism, whereby the isolated manufactured in assembling items unavoidable assembly tolerances are avoided. The assembly cost is particularly low. By integrating both the front and the rear spoiler in the frame annoying transitions between the spoilers, the frame and the vehicle can be avoided; the vehicle roof is replaced by a harmonious appearance. The Luftleiteigenschaften can be precisely predetermined and comply with high accuracy. Front and rear spoilers together provide a brace of the frame, which significantly contributes to a safe and precise guidance of the drive and adjustment mechanism of the cover. The latter may be in a conventional manner, inter alia, to a folding roof top (DE 39 02 707 A1), the lamellae of a lamella roof (DE 33 16 739 A), the lid of a double spoiler sunroof (DE 38 01 881 A1) or act like , Such covers and the associated, also known per se drive and adjustment mechanism can be assembled and tested at the supplier on the frame spoiler arrangement; the finished roof unit needs to be then placed on the assembly line of the vehicle manufacturer only on the vehicle and connected to it in a few steps or by an assembly robot.

p0007Other preferred embodiments of the invention result from the dependent claims.

p0008The frame spoiler arrangement is preferably made of a fiber composite multilayer material. This high stiffness and strength with a relatively low total weight can reach. As fiber layer composite material particularly suitable glass fiber reinforced polyester resins (SMC) and glass mat thermoplastics (GMT).

p0009To further simplify the mounting of the frame spoiler arrangement on the vehicle protruding studs may be embedded in the appropriate frame spoiler arrangement down. In the frame spoiler arrangement Threaded Inserts are also advantageous embedded to fix attachments, such as a drive motor for moving the cover. On the frame spoiler arrangement can be formed suitably at least one seal seat for cooperating with the cover seal and / or for sealing the frame spoiler arrangement on the roof. Similarly, also watercourses are easy molding on the frame spoiler arrangement.

p0010When the bodies of modern cars often have difficulty attaching a roof rack. In the present case may be formed on the frame spoiler arrangement means for attaching a roof rack. According to a modified embodiment, it is also possible to make the frame spoiler arrangement itself simultaneously as a roof rack. In frame spoiler arrangement according to the invention can be further accessories integrate, for example, an antenna, like a roof trim or.

p0011Embodiments of the invention will be explained below with reference to the drawings. It shows:<dl id="dl0001"><dt>Fig. 1</dt><dd>is a schematic perspective view of a one-piece frame spoiler arrangement according to the invention,</dd><dt>FIG. 2</dt><dd>the section along the line II-II in the region of a longitudinal side of the frame spoiler arrangement of Fig. 1,</dd><dt>Fig. 3</dt><dd>the section along the line III-III in the front part of the frame spoiler arrangement of FIG. 1, and</dd><dt>Fig. 4</dt><dd>the section along the line IV-IV in the rear part of the frame spoiler arrangement in FIG. 1.</dd></dl>

p0012The illustrated, denoted overall by 10 frame spoiler arrangement comprises a frame 11, which extends in the mounted state along the periphery of an opening formed in the fixed roof skin 12 of a vehicle roof opening. 13 To the frame 11 include side struts 14 and 15, a front cross member 16 and a rear cross member 17. The struts 14, 15, 16 and 17 communicate with one another in an integral connection. The frame 11 serves to support a non-illustrated driving and adjusting mechanism for a likewise not shown cover for selectively closing or at least partially exposing the roof opening 13. The driving and adjusting mechanism, and the cover can be in any, be designed in a manner known per Weiser. Examples can be found in the references above.

p0013According to FIG. 2 is part of the side bars 14 and 15 each have a molded onto the frame spoiler arrangement 10, extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction guide 18 with two pa-parallel, upwardly open guide channels 19, can be inserted in the drive cables. The guide channels 19 can be top by a cover (not illustrated) to complete. Such a cover can be held by screws that are inserted into corresponding bushings 20 guide the 18th On the side remote from the roof opening 13 side of the guide 18, the side struts 14,15 are each provided with a stream 21 which is sealed off relative to the guide channels 19 by means of an upstanding ridge 22nd Around the frame 11 there extends a seal receptacle 23, into which a seal for the cover can be inserted. The side struts 14 and 15 lie in the illustrated embodiment with a relatively wide side flange 24 on the roofing 12th In the side flange 24 has an outer gutter 25 is formed. there is a seal seat 26, in which a is berthing against the top of the roof covering 12 seal can be introduced on the underside of Seiterfianschs 24th

p0014Like the seal receptacle 23, the seal housing 26 and the watercourse 21 in the front cross member 16 and / or the rear cross member 17 can continue.

p0015As shown particularly in Fig. 3, the front transverse strut 16 merges integrally into a lying above the fixed roof skin 12 front bumper 30, which increases from front to back. At the bottom of the front cross member 16 is seated a bearing block 31 with embedded screw inserts 32 for fastening a cover to the adjustment of the serving drive motor.

p0016As shown in FIG. 4 is part of the rear cross member 17 in an upright standing on the roof spoiler 12 33 behind the rear edge of the roof opening 13 is seated and extending parallel to it across the roof.

p0017As FIG. 1 reveals, the spoiler 30 and the rear spoiler 33 in the region of lateral transition zones 34 and 35 are gradually and smoothly into the outer edge portions of the side bars 14 and 15. In the frame spoiler arrangement 10 are along the circumference downwardly projecting studs 36 embedded, which are on the roof put through for fastening the frame spoiler arrangement by corresponding recesses in the roof panel 12 from above when the assembly 10 on the roofing 12 is placed.

p0018In the frame spoiler arrangement additional components can be integrated. For example, in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 indicated an embedded antenna 37th Furthermore, the frame spoiler arrangement 10 may be formed with means for fixing a roof rack. Corresponding fastening openings are shown in Fig. 1 at 38. These openings can, if desired, be closable with flaps or cap.

p0019The illustrated frame spoiler arrangement 10 is made of a fiber layer composite material, preferably made of glass fiber reinforced polyester resin (SMC) or glass mat thermoplastic (GMT).