Abstract: An apparatus for reducing buffeting in a vehicle caused by airflow over a removable or retractable roof-opening includes a rail that is mounted adjacently to the leading edge of the roof-opening. Attached to the rail is an angled deflector that diverts the airflow away from the roof-opening. Extending from the top edge of the deflector is a trip segment that causes the airflow to stabilize and reattach at a point beyond the roof-opening of the vehicle.

Abstract: An openable motor vehicle roof with a circular roof opening, a circular disk-shaped cover (1) which is located in the roof opening, and an actuating mechanism (20) for moving the cover (1) between a position which closes the roof opening and a tilted position which creates a ventilation gap in its edge area. The cover (1) is attached via the actuating mechanism (20) to a rotary frame (2) which mounted to rotate on a circular guide frame (9) which is attached permanently to the roof in the area of the roof opening edge.

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: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening provided in the roof of the vehicle which can be closed by means of a foldable assembly. A flow-influencing panel is pivotable outwardly from a position substantially in line with the roof towards an inclined position and which panel, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is positioned at a leading end of the roof opening. The panel, in a position in line with the roof, and the closure assembly, in a position closing the roof opening, mutually overlap.

Abstract: In a device for influencing the air flow in the area of the roof opening (12) of an openable motor vehicle roof with a wind deflector (18) which is located in the area of the front edge of the roof opening and which is pivotably mounted on a roof-mounted frame (16) and can be raised into an operating position under the influence of a spring force (20), there is at least one stop (28) which is independent of the adjustment mechanism of other movable roof components (14) in order to limit the raising motion of the wind deflector (18).

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a transparent roof section and at least one ventilator which borders the roof section for clearance of a ventilator opening, a front and/or rear transverse body member of the vehicle roof which borders the transparent roof section containing the at least one ventilator . The transparent roof section is a cover which is attached to the transverse roof members and is preferably a glass cover.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a roof opening in the fixed roof skin and with two successive adjustable covers for closing and partially clearing the roof opening. At least one of the covers is displaceable in the lengthwise direction of the motor vehicle into an open position and is swingable out of its closed position into a ventilator position by selectively lowering a front around the respective rear edge. The rear cover may be pushed out of its tilted ventilator position to under the closed front cover into an open position by being moved forward in its tilted position over most of its path of motion and then being lowered at its rear edge on the last section of the path of motion to essentially move completely under the front cover. Alternatively, the front cover can be moved rearward in its ventilator position to a point substantially overlying the rear cover in its ventilator position.

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 wind deflector and sunshade stopper system for use with a vehicle having a sliding roof panel and a sliding sunshade disposed below the sliding roof panel. The stopper system includes a wind deflector in combination with a sunshade stopper. The wind deflector portion of the system, when installed on a vehicle, is movable between an operative position projecting above a sliding roof opening defined in a fixed roof of the vehicle, and a closed position disposed below the opening. The sunshade stopper portion of the system is adapted to be fixed to a vehicle body. One portion of the sunshade stopper contacts the wind deflector in the closed position thereof to inhibit movement of the deflector; and another portion of the sunshade stopper contacts the sliding sunshade in a closed position thereof to inhibit movement of the sunshade.

Abstract: A wind deflector for a motor vehicle roof having a roof opening and a cover for closing and exposing the roof opening, has a body with a wind-deflecting surface and which is movable between a rest position and a raised operating position and is formed of at least two body elements which are movable relative to one another between a compact configuration in said rest position and a raised and expanded configuration in the operating position. The body elements are coupled to one another and are pre-tensioned towards their expanded configuration and include at least one base body element and an auxiliary body element. The auxiliary body is connected to a displacement element for raising and lowering both the at least one base body element and the auxiliary body element to and from their operating position, the at least one base body element being displaced downward relative to the auxiliary body element as the auxiliary body is raised.

Abstract: A sunroof for a motor vehicle having roof with an opening, the sunroof including a cover panel for closing the roof opening, a pair of guide rails for supporting the cover panel, a drive device for moving the cover panel vertically and horizontally with relative to the roof in a open and closed position. The sunroof also includes a shade device which can be pulled vertically to cover panel the drive device from the inside while the cover panel is in the open position. The shade device is mounted such that it is fixed with respect to a respective guide rail in a lengthwise direction relative to the roof, while the cover panel is mounted such that it can be moved in the lengthwise direction with respect to the shade device.

Abstract: In a device for influencing the air flow in the area of the roof opening (10) of an openable motor vehicle roof with at least one wind deflector (14) which is located to be vertically displaceable in the area of the front edge of the roof opening between a neutral position in which the top of the wind deflector does not project over the fixed roof surface, and an extended position in which the top of the wind deflector does project over the fixed roof surface, the wind deflector can be selectively moved into at least one first extended position in which an air flow streaming over the motor vehicle roof (20) is routed exclusively over the top of the wind deflector, and into at least one second extended position in which an air flow streaming over the motor vehicle roof is routed at least partially under the wind deflector.

Abstract: A vehicle roof closure assembly is movable between open and closed positions. A wind deflector is biased to an extended position at which it extends vertically upwardly of a forward portion of an aperture. The wind deflector serves to deflect wind away from the cab of a vehicle. However, when the closure member is moved to its closed position, it contacts and forces the wind deflector to a stowed position. The present invention reduces the complexity of wind deflector structures.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening that can be closed by a panel of which at least the rear edge can be pivoted upward and downward. A three-dimensional body is provided on the underside of said panel to influence the air flow, near the rear edge of the panel. The three-dimensional body generates swirls in the air flow over the panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding roof for motor vehicles with reduced sliding roof buffeting noise. It comprises a sliding roof opening, as well as a movable sliding cover (7) for covering the sliding roof opening, whereby, depending on the actual position of the sliding cover (7), a resulting clear sliding roof opening (3) is formed. Pursuant to the invention, the geometry of sliding roofs with an essentially rectangular or trapezoidal, resulting clear sliding roof opening is modified due to the partial or complete covering (5) of at least one of the, as seen in the driving direction, rear corner regions of the resulting clear sliding roof opening (3).

Abstract: A vehicle roof with a roof cutout can be closed by a movable roof part arrangement, with which cutout a wind deflecting profile is associated in the vicinity of a leading edge of a wind deflecting profile, the profile being movably mounted between a resting position and a functional position. According to the invention, at least one upwardly projecting exciting edge as well as at least one elastically flexible disturbing lip located in the wake of the exciting edge are associated with the wind deflecting profile.

Abstract: A vehicle, having a fixed roof having an opening therein, a fabric sliding roof arranged at the opening in the fixed roof so as to be slidable between an open position and a closed position, a spoiler arranged on the fixed roof in a region of a front edge of the sliding door so as to extend transversely over the vehicle for reducing draft and noise phenomena in an interior of the vehicle when the fabric sliding roof is open, the spoiler having at least one passage opening configured to receive some of an air stream striking against the spoiler during movement of the vehicle in a direction of travel, and a deflecting device arranged in a rearward region of the spoiler relative to the direction of travel so as to affect air flow near the spoiler, the deflecting device being an essentially upwardly extending part.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof, which comprises a frame part to be secured to the roof and an adjustable closing element supported by said frame part, which is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The closing element comprises at least one rigid plate, which is capable of pivoting movement about a first pivot pin with respect to a part disposed before said rigid plate, which part remains stationary during said pivoting movement. The plate and the part disposed before said plate are fixedly interconnected by means of a flexible sealing element. The plate may make up a wind deflector or part of the closing element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a deflector protruding upward from an edge portion located before an opening of a sunroof provided in a roof of an automobile. The deflector is provided with a guide face which is altogether smoothly curved upward in a convex shape and which has a maximum height at a center thereof in a fore-aft direction of the automobile.

Abstract: There is provided an automotive convertible top attaching construction in which a roof is opened, and an open portion is covered with a top cloth, characterized in that the front end portion of the top cloth 12 is mounted to a top fixing panel 15, a frame 16 supporting the top fixing panel 15 is pivotally mounted on both sides of the open portion rotatably in the longitudinal direction of vehicle body, and the top fixing panel 15 is mounted to the frame 16 rotatably with respect to the axis in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the flattering of the top cloth 12 can be prevented when the top cloth 12 is open. Thereby, the entrance of wind into the folded top cloth can be prevented when a sun roof portion is open, and the appearance can be improved.

Abstract: An improved sunroof assembly is provided. The sunroof assembly includes a sunroof portion and an air dam portion. The sunroof portion includes a sunroof panel which is positionable between an open and a closed position. The air dam portion includes an air dam structure, a drive assembly and a wind noise determining portion. The air dam structure is pivotally coupled to the sunroof portion and is positionable between a retracted position and an extended position. The drive assembly is coupled to the sunroof portion and the air dam structure and operable for positioning the air dam structure between the retracted position and the extended position. The wind noise determining system determines the amount and characteristics of the noise transmitted into the vehicle passenger compartment through sunroof assembly and generates a signal in response thereto.

Abstract: A wind deflector (4) for the roof opening (2) of a motor vehicle which can be closed by a displaceable panel (3), moved out into the displayed operating position by means of spring resistance. An articulated linkage arrangement (15), on which the spring resistance acts, is situated on each display arm (7) of the wind guide profile (6), these supporting the wind deflector (4) on the roof frame (9), whereby, on the one hand, the display force to be overcome during the panel closing displacement is reduced and, on the other hand, a vibration-resistant state is achieved for the wind deflector (4) in the operating position.

Abstract: Motor vehicle roof with at least one roof opening (11) which can be selectively closed or at least partially exposed by means of an sliding cover (12) which can be displaced by a cover A drive (20), and with a wind deflector (14) which is located along the front edge (13) of the roof opening and which can be operated by a wind deflector actuating mechanism (23) depending on the movements of the sliding cover or the cover drive, between a working position with the roof (10) at least partially opened and a rest position with the roof closed. To suppress wind deflector whistling noises, the wind deflector actuating mechanism is coupled to the cover drive or the sliding cover itself such that, when the roof is opened, the wind deflector is raised into the working position on a delayed basis, after the sliding cover is first moved a predetermined distance (S) in the opening direction.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in the roof plate comprises a closing element which closes said roof opening in its closed position and which can be moved rearwards from said closed position to an open position. An arrangement for influencing the air flow above the roof opening when said closing element is at least partially open is provided near the front edge of the roof opening. Said arrangement comprises means provided before the roof opening for generating an accelerated air flow over said roof opening. Said means may consist of a flow channel which is bounded on the upper side by an adjustable flap.

Abstract: A light bar air deflector for deflecting air around a light bar located on the roof of a vehicle, such as a police vehicle. The light bar air deflector includes a base portion with a deflecting portion upwardly and outwardly extending from a back edge of the base portion at an obtuse angle from the base portion.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening in its fixed roof comprises a closing element for selectively closing or at least partially opening said roof opening by moving the closing element in rearward direction. A drive unit, electronic control means and a mechanism disposed between said drive unit are intended for moving the closing element. Wind deflection means disposed near an edge of the roof opening deflects the air flow when the vehicle is driving. Driving means are connected to the wind deflection means via a transmission. The control means includes operating means, or it can be connected to measuring means for measuring condition parameters, and it is arranged for adjusting the wind deflection means with the aid of the driving means on the basis of the condition parameters.

Abstract: A vent assembly that is attached to the vehicle roof along the front edge of the sun roof opening that captures air and directs the air out through an air discharge opening. The air discharge opening is provided with an air flow direction deflector to allow the occupants of the vehicle to direct the airflow through the vent assembly to the desired areas within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vent assembly also includes a baffle assembly to allow the user to control the volume of air output from the air discharge opening.

Abstract: A vehicle having an opening bounded by an edge in its fixed roof is provided with an open roof construction comprising at least one rigid panel, which is movable between a closed position, in which it closes the opening in the fixed roof, and a ventilating position, in which it slopes upwards to the rear. A downwardly extending sealing flap is formed on the side edges of said panel, which sealing flap forms a seal against the edge of the roof, which comprises a downwardly extending flange, in the ventilating position of the panel. The sealing flap comprises an outwardly projecting part near its lower side, which substantially abuts against the underside of the flange in the ventilating position of the panel.

Abstract: A device for actuating an angularly displaceable motor vehicle element such as a tailgate element, especially a rear spoiler having an arrangement for displacing it between a retracted rest position and a raised working position and in which a control element (13, 16) interacts with cam track (7) based on linear relative motion between them parallel to the first swivel axis (18) of a motor vehicle element (3) as the element is actuated.

Abstract: A new vehicle screen for attaching to the exterior roof of a vehicle to cover an open roof opening. The inventive device includes a generally rectangular flexible mesh screen having a plurality of spaces therethrough. A flexible border member is extended around the outer periphery of the mesh screen. The lower surface of the border member is designed for detachably mounting on the exterior roof of a vehicle around the periphery of a roof opening through the roof of the vehicle. Provided on the lower surface is a magnetic strip which is designed for magnetically mounting the lower surface of the border member to the exterior roof of a vehicle. Provided on the upper surface of the border member is an elongate attachment strip. The attachment strip is designed for attaching to a wind shield device upwardly extending from the exterior roof of a vehicle adjacent the roof opening.

Abstract: A wind deflector for reducing noise at a vehicle roof opening has a wind deflector blade (1) which is pivotally mounted by at least one pivot bearing to pivot about a pivot axis C extending crosswise to the direction of travel. The pivot bearing has two partial bearing shafts (6, 7) which are spaced apart axially on a longitudinal edge (8) of the wind deflector blade and are mounted in bearing blocks (12, 13) on the roof which, for axial insertion of the partial shaft (6, 7), are open at their respective axial ends and are closed at the opposite ends (14, 15) for axial supporting of an end of the partial shafts (6, 7). Between the two partial shafts (6, 7) there is a coil spring (16) which is biased at one end on a first spring housing (17) fixed to the roof in the region of a first partial shaft (6) and at the other end on a second spring housing (18, 19) on the wind deflector blade side in the region of the second partial shaft (7).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the reducing the lift and drag of a soft top passenger vehicle having a soft top having first and second edges in which the point at which flow over the vehicle separates is determined by conventional techniques and an aerodynamic deflector is provided and attached to the roof of the vehicle forward of the separation point at a position that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency.

Abstract: A device for mounting accessories such as roof racks, luggage racks, spoilers or wings to the exterior surface of vehicles such as recreational vehicles, motorhomes, or conversion vans. The device includes a tapered mounting foot having attached thereto a mounting plate which permits generally vertical access to downwardly projecting mounting screws used to attach the accessory mounting plate to the exterior surface of the vehicle. The downwardly projecting screws engage a corresponding set of pre-drilled mounting holes in the vehicle exterior, while a second set of upwardly extending screws secure the mounting plate to the tapered foot of the accessory. Accordingly, the accessory is easy to install and remove, and can be easily retrofitted to existing vehicles without disturbing interior appointments such as upholstery, headliner, or wood trim.

Abstract: A vehicle roof has a first pivotable roof section, adjacent to a windshield frame, and a following roof opening. To avoid booming in the passenger compartment when driving, at least one upwardly projecting air baffle of limited width is provided on the outside of the first roof section.

Abstract: A wind deflector element for a motor vehicle roof (1) having a closable roof opening (5) and a wind deflector blade (7) which is located along the front edge of roof opening (5). The wind deflector blade is pivotable around an axis which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and when the roof opening (5) is closed, is located either below the roof level or acts on the roof level as a cover for at least part of the roof opening (5). An adjustment device is provided for the wind deflector blade (7) with which it can be moved into a position in which air passing over it is routed upward and with which the deflector blade (7) can also be moved into a position in which at least some of the air passing over the blade is routed downward into the vehicle.

Abstract: A passenger car body includes a top constructed as a roof which covers a passenger compartment above a belt line of the body. So that the occupants have particularly good viewing conditions while the venting of the passenger compartment is good, the removable top has roof frames which bound the side windows and between which--viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle--there extend several transparent roof sections.

Abstract: A hold-down assembly for a sunroof air deflector. The assembly includes a housing, a lever positioned within the housing, and a hook, preferably with an extensible shank, carried by a part of the lever. The lever includes a first leg with an outer surface movable by the finger of a user, and at least one offset leg. The offset leg includes a hook carrier and a pivot portion, and the housing has a feature, preferably a T-slot, for guiding the hook carrier through a substantially vertical path, and for guiding the pivot portion through a substantially horizontal path, including portions lying to either side of the vertical path, to provide an over-center locking action to hold the deflector in place.

Abstract: A sun-roof device includes a lid for being fitted within a vehicle-roof opening, the lid having a glass and a fixing portion formed integrally with the outer periphery of a glass so as to be coplanar therewith,, and a weather strip adhered to an outer surface of the fixing portion so as to be coplanar therewith by adhesive device.

Abstract: A sunroof noise attenuation system employs a sunroof assembly having an actuator driven pane movable in response to a sensor signal. In another aspect of the present invention, a pair of vibration sensors are mounted to the sunroof tub. In a further aspect of the present invention, an electronic control unit is electrically connected between a sensor and the actuator. In still another aspect of the present invention, a speed sensor is employed. A method of operating the sunroof assembly is also described.

Abstract: A wind deflector for use in a sunroof for a motor vehicle includes an elongate body having a plurality of openings formed therethrough and spaced along a longitudinal extent of the body. The openings are each defined by an upper portion, a lower portion, and a pair of side portions disposed on opposite sides of the opening. The upper portion has an operative surface that extends downwardly as it extends rearwardly relative to the motor vehicle so as to be able to direct air downwardly and rearwardly through the sunroof aperture when the elongate body is in the deployed position. The lower portion has an operative surface which extends downwardly as it extends rearwardly relative to the motor vehicle and which generally converges with the operative surface of the upper portion as the operative surfaces of the upper and lower portions extend downwardly and rearwardly so as to enable air to be funneled generally vertically and through the opening and through the sunroof aperture.

Abstract: Wind deflector arrangement for a motor vehicle roof which has a roof opening which can be closed by a movable cover and a pivoting wind deflector which is located along the front edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector has a wind deflector body and a free edge section which forms the end edge of the wind deflector and which is inserted into a receiver which is formed on the wind deflector body. The wind deflector body is designed as a universal base section and the free edge section is selected from a group of variously designed free edge sections which can be selectively inserted into the receiver.

Abstract: A sunroof air deflector and adjustable hold-down and latching system. The main body portion of the deflector includes a pair of opposed pockets each including bottom and side wall portions. The bottom wall includes portions defining an elongated transverse slot, a fastener received in the slot and a hold-down hook having an upper portion adjustably secured to the fastener. The pockets include removable covers having cover retainers received in the pocket walls, and the outer margins of the covers overlie the pocket-forming areas. In one form, the retainers are received in slots extending outwardly as narrower continuations of the fastener receiving slots.

Abstract: The air guide surface of a wind deflector for automobile sliding roofs consists of an elastic profile strip, tapering downwards, i.e. continually decreasing in thickness, of a rubber-elastic material, which is fixed to a rigid bar, adapted to the transverse curvature of the roof plate and mounted upwardly sprung on the sliding roof frame. The elastic profile strip bears, in the working position, sealingly against the forward roof opening rim, with the result that an undisturbed and therefore largely noiseless air flow is achieved, even with the sliding lid only slightly open, and even with the wind deflector not completely raised. The inclined position and construction of the elastic profile strip make possible, when the wind deflector is moved into its stowed position, a rolling-up or rolling-in deformation of the elastic profile strip virtually inside the water gutter of the sliding roof frame, so that the stowed space requirement of the wind deflector, particularly as regards height, is very small.

Abstract: A vehicle roof with two cover elements (2, 3) which selectively close or at least partially expose a roof opening. The front cover element is formed as a wind deflector strip (2) which can be pivot around a pivot axis forming pin (4) located near its front edge and which can be raised at its rear edge above the fixed vehicle roof (1). The rear cover element is designed as sliding cover (3) which can be lowered under the fixed vehicle roof (1) by means of a lowering mechanism and which can be moved under the fixed vehicle roof (1) on slide elements (20, 33) which can be moved along guide rails (18) which are secured to the roof. The wind deflector strip (2) and sliding cover (3) can be actuated by means of a common drive (drive cable 27). At each lateral side of the roof, the sliding cover (3) has front and rear slide elements (20, 33) to which the lowering mechanism is coupled for forced actuation of the two cover elements which, however, is independent of time.

Abstract: A passenger car body includes a removable top constructed as a roof which covers a passenger compartment above a belt line of the body. So that the occupants have particularly good viewing conditions while the venting of the passenger compartment is good, the removable top has roof frames which bound the side windows and between which--viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle--there extend several transparent roof sections.

Abstract: Vehicle roof with plates to close or open a roof opening, in which the plates, in the closed position, form a panel of plates, and they are guided at each lateral side of the roof on two guides along guide devices fixed to the roof, so that the panel of plates, by pivoting individual plates, is released plate by plate when the roof is being opened or is restored when closing the roof. Slidable bearing units are provided along a common guide track in which, in each case, the rear guide of one of the plates and the forward guide of the next plate are supported and which thus, by the plates themselves or by plate carders, are interlocked with one another.

Abstract: An openable vehicle roof with a cover, by which a roof opening can be alternately closed or at least partially opened. By a flexible screen, a visible gap on each lateral side, resulting from the pivoting out of the cover above a fixed roof panel, is covered. The top end of the screen is connected to the cover near a respective side edge of the cover, and its bottom end is supported to slide lengthwise in a guideway connected to the fixed roof panel. By the construction of the screen, a simple installation and a space-saving arrangement is made possible.

Abstract: Lifting roof or sliding-lifting roof for vehicles with a rigid cover which can be lifted and lowered or lifted, lowered and retracted to open and close a roof opening provided in a stationary roof panel. For at least partial covering of edge gaps formed between lateral edges of the cover and the roof panel when the cover is lifted, strip-shaped lateral shields project outward and downward from the cover at both sides of the cover. These lateral shields are formed of a compressible foam material.

Abstract: A wind deflector for the sunroof of a vehicle has an elongate body located transversely of the vehicle along the leading edge of the sunroof aperture and extending above the level of the vehicle roof, the elongate body having alternating sections of different height, vane formations being provided between the upper edges of the taller sections to bridge the lower sections and to deflect air passing between the taller sections down through the sunroof aperture.

Abstract: In a sliding roof for automobiles, comprising a non-slidable, front wind deflector, pivotal at its front edge in a roof opening, and a rear sliding lid, slidably guided in the roof opening, the roof opening is filled by the mutually adjoining surfaces of wind deflector and sliding lid when the roof is closed. For creating a ventilation gap of high effectiveness between the rear edge of the wind deflector and the front edge of the sliding lid in conjunction with an aerodynamically favourable small pivoting out angle of the wind deflector, it is provided that the sliding lid, starting from its closed position, is pivotally journalled about a pivot axis provided in the vicinity of its rear edge, in the sense of lowering its front edge. For the opening displacement, the sliding lid is also lowered at its rear edge, with the result that, with low overall depth of the roof construction, the lid is displaceable approximately in a parallel orientation to the roof surface beneath a rear roof surface.