Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening in its fixed roof, includes a frame having longitudinal guide sections, and a closure moveable by a closure operating mechanism between a closed position and an open position in which the closure is slid under the fixed roof. A drain channel is positioned under the rear edge of the roof opening at least in a closed position of the closure and is movable with a drain channel operating mechanism, which is capable of moving the drain channel in the opening direction of the closure. The drain channel operating mechanism is adapted so as to cause a relative movement between the drain channel and the closure. The relative movement may be used to move the drain channel such that the drain channel occupies less space when the closure is at its fully opened position, which leads to a saving of space within the frame.

Abstract: An open roof assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening and a closure mechanism. The roof opening is surrounded by a frame connected to the roof of the vehicle, including at least two guides extending along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening for cooperation with the closure mechanism, and drain channels extending substantially along all edges of the roof opening. The drain channels are integrally combined into one single frame part. The frame part includes receiving recesses for housing the two guides.

Abstract: A car body part for a motor vehicle has an outer skin formed of an at least partially deformable material. An inner layer is formed of a foamed plastic. A mounting part which is placed in a recess of the outer skin and is anchored via an interlocking fit between the outer skin and a deformed portion of the mounting part. The interlocking fit may be created when the foamed plastic is expanded in a mold, which increases interior pressure within the mold and deforms the outer skin against the mounting part.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for a cover of a sliding roof has at least one slotted guide that is coupled to the cover and adapted to be moved between a raised position, an initial position, and a lowered position. To lock the cover against horizontal displacement in the raised position, an extension provided on the slotted guide engages with a positive fit into the profiled rail fixed to the vehicle.

Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.

Abstract: A top for a small vehicle, such as a golf car, has a roof member and a set of struts that are pivotally attached to the roof member. The struts can be folded for shipping and storage. The top also has features that accommodate stacking of tops for shipping and storage. In addition, a handle is located inboard of an outer periphery of the roof member so that a hand grasping the handle is not exposed outside of the periphery. Furthermore, in one arrangement, the handle is mounted at a location that keeps an occupant's arm within the periphery if the handle is properly grasped. An improved drainage system also is provided to minimize splashing toward occupants.

Abstract: In a vehicle sunroof structure having lid sliding rails formed on left and right sides respectively of a roof opening in such a way as to extend longitudinally so as to guide sunroof lids, and also having shade sliding rails respectively formed on the left and right sides of the roof opening in such a manner as to extend longitudinally, lid forming members, on which the lid sliding rails are respectively formed, is provided separately from shade forming members on which the shade sliding rails are respectively formed so as to drastically enlarge the design freedom of the sunroof structure for widening the passenger compartment.

Abstract: In an integral drip molding in which a window guard section 21 along the front window W and a roof guard section 22 along the roof R are integrally formed, a lip section that contacts the front window W or the roof R is of a double construction, having an outer lip section 25 and inner lip section 26. The inner lip section 26 in the roof guard section 22 is positioned within a concave groove 28 formed at the portion where the roof R and the side panel 3 are connected, so that water that is forced into the rear section of the window guard section 21 flows into the concave groove 28 through a space S between the two lip sections 25 and 26. Thus overflow of water from the rear end of the window guard section to the side window is reliably prevented.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a rim portion that guides a roof module towards an opening for a sliding roof cover. The rim portion has a water groove formed integrally with the roof module. In addition, the roof module may have an integrally formed spoiler adjacent the water groove.

Abstract: A roof device for a vehicle is comprised of a first movable panel movable between a normal position which covers a part of the opening portion of the vehicle roof and an operation position in which a rear end portion of the first movable panel is raised with a front end portion of the fist movable panel as a pivoting point, a second movable panel placed at a rear direction of the first movable panel of the opening portion of the vehicle roof, and an edge member placed at the rear end portion of the first movable panel and extended in a width direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the roof device is characterized in that a first groove portion is formed at the edge member.

Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.

Abstract: A movable panel assembly includes a panel movable between open and closed positions and also movable to a vented position. In the vented position a mesh member attached on one side to the panel and on another side to a guide or gutter structure extends to substantially cover the opening. The mesh member is flexible and collapses with the gutter guide assembly. The mesh member inhibits the intrusion of water into the passenger compartment and reduces wind noise.

Abstract: In an automotive sunroof system which comprises a fixed roof panel defining a roof opening, an inner frame defining guide rails and drain grooves, a moveable panel guided along said guide rails via sliders and a slide and tilt mechanism for effecting a slide and tilt motion of the moveable pane, a terminal member is attached to each front corner of the inner frame to serve several purposes such as a closure member for the guide rail, a stopper for the forward travel of one of the sliders, a member for retaining the fore-and-aft movement of the moveable panel, and a support for a wind deflector device.

Abstract: A sunroof structure has a movable lid adapted to close a sunroof opening opened in a vehicle roof panel when a sunroof is closed and to be accommodated in the interior of a roof of a vehicle when the sunroof is opened; a roof actuating unit for moving the movable lid in longitudinal directions of the vehicle; a pair of side rails disposed along both sides of a moving path of the movable lid; and, a resilient member mounted on a lower side of the movable lid along at least rear end edge thereof so as to be suspended downwardly so as to improve appearance thereof when looked from an inside of the passenger compartment.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening in its fixed roof, includes a frame having longitudinal guide sections, and a closure moveable by a closure operating mechanism between a closed position and an open position in which the closure is slid under the fixed roof. A drain channel is positioned under the rear edge of the roof opening at least in a closed position of the closure and is movable with a drain channel operating mechanism, which is capable of moving the drain channel in the opening direction of the closure. The drain channel operating mechanism is adapted so as to cause a relative movement between the drain channel and the closure. The relative movement may be used to move the drain channel such that the drain channel occupies less space when the closure is at its fully opened position, which leads to a saving of space within the frame.

Abstract: An open roof assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening and a closure mechanism. The roof opening is surrounded by a frame connected to the roof of the vehicle, including at least two guides extending along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening for cooperation with the closure mechanism, and drain channels extending substantially along all edges of the roof opening. The drain channels are integrally combined into one single frame part. The frame part includes receiving recesses for housing the two guides.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for the cover of a sliding/tilting roof has on each of the two sides thereof a slotted guide that is pivotally mounted to raise the cover. Arranged in the area of the rear edge of the cover is a unit that includes a drain gutter and, at each lateral edge, a guide part. In the raised position of the cover, the unit having the slotted guide is fully decoupled from the unit having the drain gutter in the horizontal direction of displacement.

Abstract: A water management system of the present invention provides a sunroof drain member formed as a continuous piece. The drain member supports a sunroof guide track, and removes water from the guide track and sunroof area. The sunroof guide track is secured to the drain member by a plurality of interlocking features. By forming the interlocking features as integral parts of the guide track and drain member this prevents leakage in weakening in the areas where fastening devices would otherwise need to be attached.

Abstract: A water management system of the present invention provides a sunroof drain member formed as a continuous piece. The drain member supports a sunroof guide track, and removes water from the guide track and sunroof area. The sunroof guide track is secured to the drain member by a plurality of interlocking features. By forming the interlocking features as integral parts of the guide track and drain member this prevents leakage in weakening in the areas where fastening devices would otherwise need to be attached.

Abstract: A PV roof assembly (6) includes a roof (12) mountable to an electric vehicle (4), and a PV assembly (10) at the upper part of the roof. The PV assembly may be mounted to a separate roof surface (34) or the PV assembly may itself constitute all or part of the roof. The vehicle may include a secondary PV assembly (96) coupled to a display unit (92) to provide an independent indication of the intensity of solar irradiation. The roof may have mounting element recesses (68) to accommodate mounting elements (70) of the PV assembly, the mounting elements configured so as not to shade the PV panel (14). The roof may also be configured to accommodate a global positioning device (80). The roof preferably includes a peripheral gutter (88). The roof body preferably includes hand-hold recesses (90) housing hand-hold elements (42) at positions to provide a horizontal setback (92) from the lateral sides (93) of the roof body.

Abstract: A guide mechanism for the cover of a sliding/tilting roof has on each of the two sides thereof a slotted guide that is pivotally mounted to raise the cover. Arranged in the area of the rear edge of the cover is a unit that includes a drain gutter and, at each lateral edge, a guide part. In the raised position of the cover, the unit having the slotted guide is fully decoupled from the unit having the drain gutter in the horizontal direction of displacement.

Abstract: A vehicle roof has at least two rigid roof components which are tiltable and foldable away rearwardly in an opening operation, a profiled sealing element provided at least between the roof components and extending transversely to a vehicle on a frontal edge of a first one of the roof components, the first roof component being furnished with an associated collecting channel for collecting water that runs off when the first roof component is moved, the profiled sealing element incorporating a channel that is connected with the collecting channel, the further channel providing at least one orifice via which water is in the collecting channel is transferred to the further channel as the first roof component is moved.

Abstract: A sunroof device is made up of a pair of guide rails placed at laterally opposed inner peripheries of an open area of a vehicle. The pair of guide rails support a movable panel covering and uncovering the open area. A first gutter portion extends along a lengthwise direction of the guide rail. A second gutter portion is positioned below the first gutter portion and is brought into fluid communication with an end of the first gutter portion, characterized in that the second gutter portion is formed with an upstanding wall located at a distance from the end of the first gutter portion when the second gutter portion is brought into an overlap condition in such a manner that the upstanding wall defines an area of the second gutter portion to be overlapped with the first gutter portion. An easy connection can be made between the first gutter portion and the second gutter portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover device for sealing assembly recesses on roof-drip moldings of motor vehicle bodies that run in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The device consists of a cover holder (9) that can be placed in the roof-drip molding (1) in the area of the recess and a cover (8), which is mounted in such a way that it can pivot crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the roof-drip molding, for sealing the recess (5). Said cover holder (9) also has a recess (16) in its floor part (10). Mountings (17) are molded on both sides at one end of the recess (16) and have bearing journals (18) that face each other and that engage in corresponding, lateral bearing holes (19) that are provided at one end of the cover (8), in such a way that they can expand elastically. A support (20) on which the cover (8) rests in its closed position is located at the other end of the recess (16).

Abstract: Clip arrangement for fixing a strip, in particular a decorative strip in a vehicle, with a retaining part (1) and a snap-on part (2), wherein the retaining part has a receiving slot (13) with an upper guide (14) and a lower guide (17), into which receiving slot (13) there projects obliquely at least one latching finger (15) having a latching opening (16) at its free end, wherein the snap-on part (2) also has at least one projection (23) with a plurality of latching lugs (24) which can latch with a latching opening (16) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13). Each latching finger (15) is designed and directed in such a way that it can gently yield to the latching lugs (24) when the projection (23) is inserted into the receiving slot (13), but prevents the snap-on part (2) from being withdrawn after the latching lugs (24) have been latched into latching openings (16).

Abstract: A drainage arrangement for a folding roof of a hard-top vehicle having a front roof part and a rear window that can be moved into a storage position in the luggage compartment with the aid of pivotable C pillars, the rear window being pivotable relative to the C pillars (2). Associated with the bottom edge of the rear window is a seal which has a water-guiding channel formed therein. The channel opens in the area of the C pillars into a collecting trough (12), which in turn is connected by a flexible hose (13) to a moisture space of one of the vehicle side windows.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a roof opening (12) and a body-mounted carrier frame (38) to which a roof module (14) which fills the roof opening is attached, the roof module having a module frame (20) by means of which it is attached to the carrier frame, a cover (22) which can be pushed in the module frame in the lengthwise direction of the roof, and a rear window (24) which directly adjoins the cover to the rear in the closed position of the cover, and the module frame is made such that the cover and the rear window in their closed state adjoin the module frame, forming a seal. The rear window (24) can be raised with its rear edge.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a rim portion which guides a roof module towards an opening for a sliding roof cover. The rim portion is provided with a water groove formed integrally with the roof module.

Abstract: Sunroof frame members are sealed together by using a two-shot molding process. A first frame member includes a seal molded along a portion of a first mount interface. The seal presents an exposed engagement surface that is pressed against an adjoining frame member to provide a sealed sunroof frame. The method of sealing sunroof frame members together includes the steps of molding the first frame member in a pre-formed mold, indexing the mold, molding the seal into the first frame member while in the mold, and securing a second frame member to the first frame member such that the seal is sandwiched between the first and second frame members.

Abstract: A canopy top for a utility or recreational vehicle having improved drainage. The canopy has a gutter extending along a portion of its top surface and a drain hole extending through the canopy. The drain hole has a given configuration with a receiving edge extending along the gutter's collection surface. The receiving edge has a length equal to or greater than a maximum height, taken substantially perpendicular to the receiving edge, of the hole. The hole also has an exit edge extending along the bottom surface and the receiving and exit ledges are tapered toward one another and joined by an arcuate transition portion.

Abstract: A vehicle sunroof has a tilting lid provided at a front part of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle. The tilting lid is adapted to be moved vertically at a rear end thereof with lifter mechanisms. A sliding lid is provided at a rear part of the opening supported by sliders adapted to be moved along guide rails disposed on both side edge portions of the opening and is constructed so as to be moved longitudinally through such movements of the sliders. The lifter mechanisms are provided in such a manner as to be oriented laterally at portions facing a rear end of the tilting lid on a laterally oriented cross member disposed so as to extend between front end portions of the left and right guide rails.

Abstract: A convertible roof has a rain channel along the longitudinal edge in which a spacer of rubber or synthetic resin is received between a bead-forming strip and the roof covering and is attached to the bead-forming strip and an edge of the roof covering with a U-shaped binding strip.

Abstract: Sun-roof apparatus for a vehicle (3) including a sun-roof (5), that is arranged in an opening (4) in the roof (2) of the vehicle (3). A link mechanism (11) connects the sun-roof (5) to the roof (2), and a drainage channel (20) and/or a drainage gutter (26) is arranged at least partly around the opening (4) in the roof (2). In relation to a front and rear portion of the vehicle (3), the sun-roof apparatus has a front element (17), a rear element (18) and two side elements (19). The drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) is arranged in the elements (17, 18, 19). That part of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) that is arranged in the side elements (19) is inclined in relation to a horizontal plane so that the depth of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) in a first end region (21) of the side element (19) is greater than the depth of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) in a second end region (22) of the side element (19).

Abstract: A canopy top for a utility or recreational vehicle having improved drainage. The canopy has a gutter extending along a portion of its top surface and a drain hole extending through the canopy. The drain hole has a given configuration with a receiving edge extending along the gutter's collection surface. The receiving edge has a length equal to or greater than a maximum height, taken substantially perpendicular to the receiving edge, of the hole. The hole also has an exit edge extending along the bottom surface and the receiving and exit ledges are tapered toward one another and joined by an arcuate transition portion.

Abstract: A weather strip is attached to the periphery of a plate and a frame. A hollow space is formed in the weather strip. A first groove is formed in the weather strip to engage the plate. A through hole connects the first groove to the hollow space. A drain hole extends downward from the hollow space. Water sometimes enters the first groove, and the through hole and the drain hole drain this water. The arrangement of the various parts facilitates extrusion and simplifies the manufacturing process.

Abstract: Sealing arrangement for a gap (3) between adjacent cover edges of two adjustable cover elements (1, 2) which lie behind one another in their closed position, i.e., cover elements of a motor vehicle sliding roof, sliding and lifting roof, spoiler roof, louvered roof or the like. In the gap area, at least one sealing element (6, 7) which is elastic at least in areas is attached to each of the two cover elements (1, 2) or to the frame parts (13 and 14) which are associated therewith. The two sealing elements (6, 7) are arranged symmetrically along the cover edges of the two cover elements (1, 2), and the two sealing elements overlap one another with sealing lips (11, 12) to form a seal in the gap area in the closed position of the cover elements (1, 2). The elasticity and shape of the sealing elements are such that the sealing elements allow mutual tilting and/or vertical adjustment movements of the two cover elements.

Abstract: Proposed are a method and an apparatus for controlling a sliding and lifting sunroof device, which has a protection against wedging during closing of the cover (12) of the sliding and lifting sunroof from its raised position to its closed position, and which detects a situation of wedging of an object (20) wedged between the cover (12) and the opening of the sliding and lifting sunroof with the help of a sensor (34). Furthermore, for detecting a situation of wedging, provision is made for a water duct (18), which is movably arranged on the roof (14) of the motor vehicle within the opening of the sliding and lifting sunroof.

Abstract: A roof drip molding having a resin layer of varying width on the surface of a supporting member having a varying width. The resin material is adhesively applied to the surface of the supporting member of varying width.

Abstract: An adaptor for securing a slat of a vehicle article carrier to an outer body surface of a vehicle without the need for drilling holes through the outer body surface. The adaptor comprises a main body portion having a channel formed along the entire length thereof. The channel has a cross-sectional shape which is designed to match the shape of an upwardly protruding lip portion formed within a roof ditch of the vehicle, such that the adaptor can be slid over the upwardly extending metal lip portion and thus attached thereto. At least one threaded bore is provided in the adaptor for enabling a slat to be secured thereto by an external threaded fastening element. A second threaded bore is included for enabling a set screw to be used to secure the adaptor to the metal lip portion so as to prevent sliding movement of the adaptor within the roof ditch. The adaptor thus allows a slat to be secured over a roof ditch without the need for drilling any holes in the roof of the vehicle.

Abstract: Sun-roof apparatus for a vehicle (3) including a sun-roof (5), that is arranged in an opening (4) in the roof (2) of the vehicle (3). A link mechanism (11) connects the sun-roof (5) to the roof (2), and a drainage channel (20) and/or a drainage gutter (26) is arranged at least partly around the opening (4) in the roof (2). In relation to a front and rear portion of the vehicle (3), the sun-roof apparatus has a front element (17), a rear element (18) and two side elements (19). The drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) is arranged in the elements (17, 18, 19). That part of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) that is arranged in the side elements (19) is inclined in relation to a horizontal plane so that the depth of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) in a first end region (21) of the side element (19) is greater than the depth of the drainage channel (20) and/or the drainage gutter (26) in a second end region (22) of the side element (19).

Abstract: A vehicle sunroof has a tilting lid provided at a front part of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle. The tilting lid is adapted to be moved vertically at a rear end thereof with lifter mechanisms. A sliding lid is provided at a rear part of the opening supported by sliders adapted to be moved along guide rails disposed on both side edge portions of the opening and is constructed so as to be moved longitudinally through such movements of the sliders. The lifter mechanisms are provided in such a manner as to be oriented laterally at portions facing a rear end of the tilting lid on a laterally oriented cross member disposed so as to extend between front end portions of the left and right guide rails.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof has at least two raisable cover elements for selective closing or at least partially exposing a roof opening in a fixed roof surface, with gutters which run laterally lengthwise along the roof opening, a bead-shaped seal which is located transversely in the direction of travel on the front edge of the cover element and which with the roof closed fills and seals the gap between adjacent cover elements, a first primary gutter which is located in front of the bead-shaped seal, and a secondary gutter which is located in front of the primary gutter such that two gutters arranged in a cascade are formed, the end sides of the primary and secondary gutter being located over the gutters which run laterally along the roof opening in order to drain off the water which is located on the cover element with the cover element raised.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective roof (1) for bicycles comprising a frame (2) and a covering (3) impermeable to rainwater and/or UV-radiation. The frame (2) comprises an elastic tube (4) bent into the form of a spoon-shaped loop, the two tube ends (5a, 5b) being held in the region of the back wheel hub (6) and the end of the frame (2) being adjusted to a predetermined inclination and/or height via a tensioning cable (9) fixed in the region of the handlebar (8).

Abstract: A roof molding for an automobile consists of an extruded mold product 10a in which a leg portion 11 and a decorative portion 15 formed on the upper end of the leg portion are integrally formed. A metal core member 12 is embedded in the leg portion. The leg portion is partially cut away in a range of a predetermined length from an end of the extruded mold product, in accordance with the depth of an end part of the groove of the roof, the metal core member in the vicinity of an end part 10b of the extruded mold product is cut away, and the end part from which the metal core member has been cut away is rearward bent by a bending process.

Abstract: A replacement two-piece rigid top for a sport utility vehicle. Two-piece top is provided with a rigid shell member that covers and at least partially encloses the passenger area and rear cargo area of the sport utility vehicle, a removable rigid roof panel that covers the forward passenger/driver area, and door panel members that are removably engaged with and secured to the factory-installed half-doors on certain sport utility vehicles. Rigid shell member is provided with a forward edge that is specially configured so as to form a forward recessed region that channels moisture away from the cabin of the sport utility vehicle. The roof panel is removably secured to rigid shell member, and, preferably, forms a weather-tight junction proximate rearward edge with rigid shell member. This allows the shell member to remain on the vehicle while allowing the roof panel to be selectively removed.

Abstract: The invention improves a connection portion between a guide rail and a front rail in a sliding roof apparatus and make a mounting operation easy. In the sliding roof apparatus, a gutter is supported to a protruding portion of the guide rail, a side end portion of the front rail is overlapped with a front portion of the gutter from the above, an opening thereof is opposed to a bottom wall of the gutter, and a bracket of the side end portion is fixed to the protruding portion of the guide rail.

Abstract: A process for operating an electric-motor drive is proposed for adjusting a sliding-lifting roof (16) in a motor vehicle by means of a signal processing arrangement (20), with a microprocessor (21) to which is fed an adjusting command (23) of an operating control (22) for a reference position of the sliding-lifting roof (16) as an actual state signal and at least one additional actual state signal of at least one arrangement (26, 32, 34, 52, 54) for detecting the actual position of the drive (10) and/or of the sliding-lifting roof (16), and which microprocessor (21) controls or regulates the drive (10) for moving the sliding-lifting rood (16) to its reference position, wherein the actual state signals are detected cyclically by the microprocessor (21) and a response is read out of a storage depending on the signal combination, wherein the response determines whether or not, and in what manner, the possible adjustments of the operating control (22) lead to a change in the present drive behavior via the signal

Abstract: A trim panel for an automotive vehicle having a sunroof is provided. The trim panel has a plastic injection molded body. Integrally co-molded in the plastic injection body is a drainage conduit. An inlet is provided on the conduit for receiving water drainage from the sunroof of the vehicle. The inlet has an extension configured for placement of a connector hose thereto. An outlet is also provided to the conduit for draining water from around the sunroof to the ambient. The outlet has an extension configured for placement of a connector hose thereto. The trim panel is typically connected to the C pillar of the vehicle. A connector hose from the sunroof is connected to the trim panel inlet. A connector hose is connected to the trim panel outlet and is connected with the ambient.

Abstract: A motorized golf car includes a sing-sheet thermoplastic sunroof having a plurality of hollow stiffener channels formed therein to stiffen the canopy. A first, hollow stiffener channel is formed at the perimeter of the canopy edges, along the front and side perimeters. A plurality of second stiffener channels are formed in the sheet in-board of the first stiffener channel. A first drain gutter, sloped back-to-front, is provided in the canopy, and a second drain gutter, sloped front-to-back, is provided in the canopy to drain water from the top surface of the canopy.

Abstract: An improved, raised roof for mounting to a vehicle and includes two integrated rain gutters for diverting water away from the sides of the vehicle. The-improved, raised roof further includes an integrated door frame with a side recess for receiving extended upper door portions of the vehicle.