Abstract: An air deflector for a roof opening has an upper shield unit and a lower mounting strip. The mounting strip has a narrow portion to allow flexibility in conforming to the roof surface.

Abstract: A draft deflector for a sliding roof is disclosed for a removable roof section or the like. The deflector exhibits an airfoil profile which extends in the transverse direction of the vehicle, is arranged adjacent to a front edge of the roof opening and can be moved from a sunk inoperative position to a swivelled-up operative position and vice versa. In the operative position, the airfoil profile extends at a negative setting angle and projects beyond an imaginary roof contour at least in sections in the upward direction. In order to reliably avoid, during the driving operation, when the roof is open, the occurrence of annoying low-frequency vibrations in the vehicle interior (sliding roof rumbling) and to essentially maintain the aerodynamic drag of the vehicle, it is provided that the airfoil profile, in the operative position, is arranged such that it is ensured that the air current occurring in the driving operation flows around the airfoil profile on both sides.

Abstract: A sliding roof and/or a sliding lifting roof and/or a lifting sliding roof for motor vehicles has a safety device for preventing detachment from the motor vehicle of the cover which is displaceable for closing and at least partially unblocking a roof opening and which optionally can also be vented. The safety device has at least one flexible safety element, which is connected to the cover and at least indirectly to a part which is integral with the body of the motor vehicle. The flexible safety element can be designed as a catch band or catch cloth, and with the design as a catch cloth it can, at the same time, serve as a making screen. Further the flexible safety element can be physically or operatively connected to the sliding device and/or the vent device. This means at least one end of the flexible safety element can be movably guided, optionally in separate channels, on the guide rail which is fastened to the roof frame.

Abstract: A recreational vehicle vent (14,16) is formed of a streamlined body (12) having a forward fixed riser (14) and a movable cover (16) which, when closed, forms a smooth continuous aerodynamic surface together with the fixed riser. The cover is movably mounted to the vent frame by means of a pair of transversely extending crossed links (140,142) at the front and a second independent pair of transversely extending crossed links (200,202) at the back. The two link pairs are independently operated by geared actuators (180,206) so that either the front of the cover or the back of the cover can be independently lifted or both can be lifted together.

Abstract: In a motor vehicle equipped with a sliding roof, a wind deflector is provided to avoid disturbing vibrations in the vehicle interior. The wind deflector is movable between a retracted position and an extended, operative position. An additional air guiding element of narrower width than the wind deflector is mounted locally of the wind deflector. The air guiding element is movable between a first position in a depression of the wind deflector and a second operative position in which the air guiding element projects beyond the wind deflector in an upward direction. The air guiding element moves into the second position coincidentally with movement of the wind deflector into the operative position.

Abstract: In a slide roof system, guide rail stays are provided with engagement portions for securing a trough member, onto an inner frame, for receiving rain water which may drip from the slide roof panel. Since the guide rail stays are provided externally of the trough member which extends along the periphery of the opening of the inner frame, there are no sealing necessities for the trough member which may be made of an integral member made of synthetic resin. According to a preferred embodiment, a base member of a spring-loaded, retractable air deflector unit is provided with a longitudinal projection at its front end so as to be received by an engagement hole provided in a lateral piece extending from a part of the guide rail stays into the groove defined by a trough member, and an extension at its rear end which extends rearwardly over a rear end of the expanded portion of the trough member and fixedly secured to the inner frame by means of an engagement between a longitudinal slot and a threaded bolt and nut.

Abstract: A vehicle roof with a roof opening made in the stationary roof panel is described, wherein the roof opening can alternately be closed or at least partially opened by an adjustable covering that moves in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle combined with a wind deflector that includes a wind deflector plate mounted to pivot between a pushed-out position and a rest position around a transverse pivoting axis, which can be adjusted along a guide mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The wind deflector when pivoted into the rest positions can be pushed into a receiving space located below the stationary roof panel in front of the front edge of the roof opening. A catch mechanism is provided for automatic slaving the transverse pivot axis of the wind deflector plate for movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with a part connected to the cover during at least a part of the adjustment movement of the covering that occurs in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding roof for a vehicle of which the fixed roof (1) is provided with a roof opening (2), comprises a longitudinal guide (4) near both longitudinal edges of the roof opening (2). A panel (3) is slidably guided in the longitudinal guides (4) such that the panel (3) is adapted to be slid from a closed position in which it closes the roof opening (2) both rearwardly and forwardly under the fixed roof (1) to open the roof opening (2).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roof opening device, such as a sunroof, comprising a plurality of panels that open at least partially, these panels being adapted for maneuvering into an opened or closed position, either simultaneously or selectively, by means of a series of cams and followers. Preferably, this device is mounted in the roof of a motor vehicle.

Abstract: A flexible fabric sunroof retracts by means of cable driven guide shoes driving a front header to the open position and thereby moving odd numbered position bows 3 and 5 along horizontal side tracks within the roof. Even numbered position bows 2, 4 and 6 are biased upwardly to lift the slack fabric above the roof plane during retraction. The fabric sunroof may be totally removed from the roof structure to provide for the largest possible roof opening by removal of a rear header attached to the rear roof frame and detachment of the front header from the guide shoes. A wind deflector is provided which is concealed within sunroof when in the closed position.

Abstract: Wind deflector for motor vehicle roofs with a cover to close or open a roof opening. The wind deflector exhibits an air conducting profile placed on the front edge of the roof opening that can be pushed out into an operating position under the influence of spring force and actuating arms connected to it which are hinged to pivot on an integral part of the roof and which, by sliding the cover in the closing direction, lower the air conducting profile member into a nonoperating position. The air conducting profile member carries a stopping strip which extends at least almost entirely over its full length and which, in the operating position of the wind deflector, lies against a stop on the front edge of the roof opening and thus limits the pushing-out movement of the wind deflector.

Abstract: A vehicle roof with a two-part cover that has a front and a rear cover part which, in a closed position, together close a roof opening made in a stationary roof skin. The rear cover part can be slid rearward along longitudinal guide mechanisms running on both sides of the roof opening into an open position that at least partially opens the roof opening. The front cover part can be pivoted relative to the rear cover part into a ventilation position. In the ventilation position, the front edge of the front cover part is lowered under the stationary roof skin, forming a ventilation gap lying in the area of the front edge of the roof opening, while the rear edge of the front cover part is kept at least approximately at the height of the front edge of the rear cover part.

Abstract: A sliding/tilting sunroof structure whose overall height is kept relatively small by using an actuating linkage with sliding front and rear guides with a pivoting link extending from each guide to the sunroof panel. A rear portion of the front link is additionally guided by a front portion of the rear guide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wind deflector for a sunroof which has a deflector panel rotatably mounted on a roof through hinges each including a first hinge piece and a second hinge piece pivotally connected to each other through a hinge pin forward of the front end of an opening in a roof, the first and second hinge pieces extending downwardly to a position above a rain gutter under the opening in the roof. As a result, the invention significantly reduce the level of wind throb and wind noise and prevents rainwater from entering into the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

Abstract: An air guide device, which is suitable both for sliding roofs and for sliding-lifting roofs, comprises a wind deflector plate, pivotally journalled by hinge assemblies beneath a front, fixed automobile roof, the pivotal movements of which deflector plate are controlled by control members, displaceably driven by the drive system of the sliding lid, which control members for this purpose bear from above on control surfaces formed on the wind deflector plate. The control members do not release the control surfaces until, in the opening displacement of the sliding lid, the latter has opened sufficiently far for the wind deflector plate, subject to the action of springs acting in the upward pivoting direction, to pivot upwards beyond the automobile roof without striking the slid lid.

Abstract: A multipart, telescopic shield for covering the lateral gap between the underside of a rigid sliding cover with which it is displaceable and the roof frame of a roof of a motor vehicle. The sliding cover has front and rear guide shoes which are guided on rails arranged laterally on the roof frame. In addition, the sliding cover has a water deflector which is displaceable therewith to underpin the rear edge gap between the cover and the fixed vehicle roof. The water deflector is also guided along the guide rail by guide shoes. The water deflector is connected to the cover by arms which are constructed as a shield.

Abstract: A wind deflecting structure for deflecting air over a rectangular sunroof opening in a motor vehicle roof wherein the sunroof installation includes a hatch. The wind deflecting structure includes a wind deflector transversely mounted on the roof adjacent to a front edge of the sunroof opening and includes a bottom portion spaced from and surrounding the front of the sunroof opening and extending along front side edges of the opening in a direction towards a rear edge of said opening. The deflector has a second portion extending upwardly from said bottom portion and having a central cutout section formed therein which extends in the direction of said bottom portion to allow said hatch to be upwardly rotated to its near vertical position for removal of the hatch. The second portion terminates above the front edge of the sunroof opening and is swept back in a direction toward the rear edge of the opening.

Abstract: A ventilator roof for use in motor vehicles with a roof opening made in a front part of a fixed roof skin. The roof opening can be closed by a single cover that can be swung, by pivoting around a pivoting axis at or near its rear edge, into a ventilation position in which the cover front edge is at a distance below the fixed roof surface, while the cover rear edge is kept approximately at the height of the fixed roof skin. Starting from the ventilation position, the cover can be lowered at its rear edge below the fixed roof surface and can then be slid as a whole rearwardly under the roof skin into an open position that at least partially opens the roof opening.

Abstract: An air deflector for a power boat has an airfoil mounted along the top frame of the windshield with brackets so as to form a gap between the airfoil and the windshield. Forward motion of the boat produces a downward flow of air into the cockpit area. A clamp bar is mounted on the top surface of the airfoil and includes snap fasteners for attaching the forward edge of a canvas top.

Abstract: In a stationary or pivotal wind deflector for sliding roofs of automobiles, for the purpose of attaining effective air flow drag, a brush-like coating is provided on the surface of the wind deflector plate at least in the region of the rear edge fo the wind deflector plate. The brush-like coating, which can be applied by electrostatic fiber deposition, reduces wind noise and the air vibrations in the interior of the automobile when the sliding roof is opened.

Abstract: A sunroof air deflector is disclosed which includes a spring loaded telescoping air deflector blade rotatably attached to two end mounting pieces. The angle of the blade is adjustable and can be locked in place for downward or upward draft, and the angle can be locked by a pin on one end of the blade that engages one of a plurality of holes on the corresponding end piece. The spring loading puts outward force on the end pieces, which feature forked extensions to grip the inside of the sunroof. The blade may be compressed for installation or removal in the sunroof opening.

Abstract: A lifting sliding roof for a vehicle having a cover that is inserted into a cover opening and that, starting from a closed position, while lifting its rear edge, is tiltable into a tilted position and in this position is moved over the fixed part of the roof toward the rear into an open position. When the cover is lifted but rests against a front edge of the roof opening, air can flow via lateral gap areas and a rear gap area between the cover and the roof into the passenger compartment, but when the cover is tilted and is pushed to the rear at least partially, a sealing frame is provided that closes off the lateral gap areas and the rear gap area so that in this cover position, the air reaches the passenger compartment only through the area of the roof opening that is located in front of the cover.

Abstract: A removable roof assembly including a wind deflector structure of a size and shape to be mounted with respect to a passenger vehicle roof opening when a removable roof structure of the assembly is in its removed condition in an operative position extending above and along the forward end of the vehicle roof opening and above and rearwardly along the sides thereof such that the removable roof structure cannot be fully seated. A first mechanism is provided for retaining the wind deflector structure in its operative position and for enabling the wind deflector structure to be moved out of its operative position in response to a manual movement of the removable roof. The wind deflector is mounted to the vehicle roof by a system of at least three links defining four distinct pivot axes.

Abstract: An air deflector which is securable to a roof of a vehicle having an opening for a sunroof, to deflect the flow of air over the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion and a method of securing the same. The air deflector comprises an elongate deflecting panel having a length at least as long as the forward edge of the sunroof opening, adhesive along one of the elongate edges of the panel to secure the panel to the roof, and a pair of end supports extending downwards from the ends of the panel to hold the panel at an angle relative the roof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air guiding mechanism for an open roof construction with a sliding panel, for a vehicle. The mechanism comprises an air guiding strip which can be fitted at the front edge of the roof opening. The air guiding strip is displaced upwardly into an operative position by a spring when the panel is being opened and is brought to a rest position against the pressure of the spring means under the action of this panel when the panel is being closed. A stop determining the operative position of the air guiding strip is provided on a blocking member which is connected to the air guiding strip. Preferably the stop is adjustable, so that the operative position of the air guiding strip can very easily be adjusted to different vehicle roofs.

Abstract: Sliding and lifting roof for vehicles having a rigid cover, which in a closed position closes a roof opening in a fixed roof surface, and therefrom, can be selectively tilted upwardly so as to raise its rear edge above the fixed roof surface, or lowered and displaced below the fixed roof surface. A frame encircling at least part of the roof opening forms a rain gutter extending below both sides of the roof opening. Strip-shaped shield elements are attached at both sides of the cover, essentially perpendicular to the cover surface, and substantially flush with its lateral edges. The shield elements are flexible, at least in the area of their lower edges, and are fixedly connected with the cover along their upper edges. In the raised position of the cover, at least a major extent of the length of the shield elements will bear laterally against the lateral edges of the roof opening.

Abstract: Wind deflector assembly for vehicles with a sliding or sliding-lifting roof with a wind deflector blade which is connected, by way of at least one hinge, with a carrier part of a roof installation unit and which is swivelable around an axis of the hinge. The hinge has a bearing block attached releasably to the carrier part. The carrier part is provided with guides into which guide parts of the bearing block may be slid. At least one stop is provided for at least a temporary fixation of the bearing block, slid into the guides, with reference to the carrier part. An installation unit equipped with the deflector assembly may be pre-assembled and operationally tested prior to attachment of the unit to the vehicle roof, and can be installed in the vehicle without requiring steps necessitating re-assembly or re-alignment of the deflector assembly.

Abstract: Sliding and lifting roof for vehicles with a cover for closing an opening in a fixed roof surface, the cover being selectively liftable so as to raise its rear edge above the fixed roof surface or, after lowering of its rear edge, rearwardly slidable below the fixed roof surface. A sliding liner panel is provided that is slidable jointly with the cover and, at least partially, is also liftable together with the cover. For covering up of a gap between each lateral edge of the liftable liner panel part and a guide part which participates in the sliding movement but not in the lifting movement of the cover, there is provided a flexible screen. The screen is led around the lateral edge of the liftable liner panel part and is held taut in every position of the liner panel part.

Abstract: A sun roof for vehicles, comprising a main part slidable beneath the roof panel to open or close an aperture, and a front part tiltable upwardly to impede direct entry of air into the front zone of this aperture. The front part is disposed in the closure position substantially at the same height as the main part. A single control cable at a lateral side of the sun roof actuates a slidable control body which engages the front part through a slidable auxiliary body. The control body is connected to the main part through a lost motion connection to allow the main part to remain stationary while the front part is being tilted.

Abstract: Sliding roof for vehicles having a cover which, in a closed position, covers a roof opening of a fixed roof surface, which cover is rearwardly slideable below or above the fixed roof surface. In the area of the front edge of the roof opening, there is a pivotably mounted wind deflector, which is tiltable into an upwardly extended position by sliding the cover back, and, by way of an actuating device, is tiltable back into a retracted position when the cover is moved forward. In addition to the elements of the actuating device, there are provided two locking elements, bilaterally attached to the wind deflector, against which, in the foremost sliding position of the cover, there is contact by hold down clamping elements, which are displaceable together with the cover.

Abstract: Vehicle roof with a roof opening that can be closed by a sliding cover, a framework surrounding the roof opening at least at the front and on the sides that forms a framed opening underneath the roof opening and a water channel that is defined by a protuberance in the framework, and with a wind deflector running parallel to the front edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector is held by at least one hinge located on the protuberance in the framework and can be swung out by spring power when the cover is pushed back and swung in when the cover is closed. The wind deflector, over substantially its full length, has an element with a first arm that is inclined upward and forward at an oblique angle in the swung-out position and a second arm that is angled down from its front end. The shaft of the hinge is located close to the rear end of the first arm. A part fastened permanently to the cover comes up against the top of the first arm of the wind deflector to swing the wind deflector.

Abstract: An air deflector, suitable for mounting adjacent an opening in the roof of a motor vehicle. The air deflector comprises a body member having a leading edge and a trailing edge, a recess formed in the trailing edge, and a flap accommodated in the recess and pivotably connected to the body member on pivots at opposite ends of the flap. The body member has sockets integrally therewith at opposite ends of the recess and the pivots are received in the sockets.

Abstract: Vehicle having a cover arrangement which, in a closed position, covers a roof opening. The cover arrangement is movable by way of an actuating mechanism, having a minimum of two synchronized members, with differeing speed ratios, which are connected to a single primary drive. For transmitting the primary drive to the members to be moved, there is a reversible distributor gear assembly which has a plurality of gear elements. The distributor gear assembly has one input shaft and a minimum of two output shafts which, based upon the relative position of the gear elements of the distributor gear assembly can be individually actuated or jointly actuated via the gear elements with differing transmission ratios.

Abstract: A sliding sunroof including a cover, a device for moving the cover forward and rearward, a device for lifting the rear of the cover upward from an open position to a closed position and further upward to a vented position, devices for locking the cover in these positions, and a rear cover support. The lifting device includes a ramp for lifting the cover into the open position and a rack and pinion gear combination for lifting the cover into the vented position. The lifting device is attached to the rear cover support and includes a ramp guide and a lift arm slidably engaging a slot in the ramp guide. The ramp guide also includes a ramp at its forward end, and rack gear teeth positioned adjacent the slot.

Abstract: A sliding sunroof for a vehicle having an opening in its roof. The sunroof includes a housing, a sunroof cover, a device for moving the cover forward and rearward, a device for lifting the cover upward from an open position to a closed position and further upward to a vented position and downwardly in the reverse direction, and locking mechanisms for securely locking the sunroof in these positions. The locking mechanisms include a ramp guide attached to the moving device, and a lift arm attached to the cover. The lift arm has a portion that rides up the ramp guide. The locking mechanisms include a lock slide slidingly attached to the ramp guide and having a slanted portion positioned above the riding up portion when the cover is in its open position for preventing the riding up portion of the lift arm and the cover from being vertically displaced in the open position.

Abstract: A wind deflector arrangement for a motor vehicle roof having a roof opening that can be closed by means of a sliding cover. The wind deflector can be pivoted around an axis extending transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle along the front edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector has a body which, when the sliding cover is opened is swung out by spring power, and, when the sliding cover is closed, is swung in by a cam that is displaced as a function of the movement of the cover and which interacts with at least one lever arm that is connected with the wind deflector via a driving arrangement. The body of the wind deflector, at least partly, consists of an as extruded, extruded profiled part, the end edges of which are covered by attachment to the body of a respective end piece that, at the same time, is part of the driving arrangement connecting the lever arm with the wind deflector.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having a cover which, in a closed position, closes an opening in the roof and is rearwardly slidable along guide rails from the closed position toward the rear into an open position and provided with a wind deflector which is raised and lowered automatically as a function of the position of the cover. The wind deflector forms a part of the roofing located in front of the cover and is pivotable about an axis extending transversely relative to the sliding direction of the cover. The cover can be tilted out into a ventilating position in which it forms a continuous extension of the wind deflector, which is at least partially raised in conjunction with the tilting of the cover.

Abstract: A forward sunroof panel is first tilted front down to its open position and then a rearward sunroof panel is lowered back down and slid along and under a roof panel to its open position in regular sequence by shifting only a single wire driven by a motor. When the two sunroof panels are required to be closed, the wire is shifted in the reverse direction to first slide out the rearward panel from under the roof panel, then to raise it and finally to tilt the forward panel to its closed position. The apparatus comprises, in particular, a forward panel tilting mechanism including a latch and a detent lever and a rearward panel sliding mechanism including a pair of link arms and a set of three telescope brackets.

Abstract: A safety device for an electromechanical opening and closing mechanism, such as an automotive sun roof, which interrupts a circuit for driving the mechanism when a load on the circuit happens to exceed a certain set value in an abnormal case such as when a foreign object is caught in the mechanism. The set value is either a first set value which varies in accordance with the above-noted load or a second set value which is determined by the position of the movable part of the above-noted mechanism. The safety device functions when a load exceeds either of the two set values. The first set value is effective against a load variation, particularly a load decrease, to prevent a decrease in sensitivity decrease of the safety device, while the second set value is effective against an increase in load, particularly a slow increase, to prevent an overload on the mechanism.

Abstract: In draft deflectors for motor cars with a folding roof which include transversely extending members, such as a roof cross-member. The draft deflectors are formed on safety padding elements, such as frame padding or headrests associated with the interior of the vehicle, or as parts of the padding which, mounted so as to be pivotal about transverse axes of the vehicle, may be opened out from a rest position into an operating position.

Abstract: A hinge for an opening roof panel for a vehicle comprises a spade member and a socket. The spade member is secured to the one surface of the panel with an arcuate portion projecting in an arc centered on the desired hinge axis. The socket is secured to the frame and has an open-ended arcuate channel, centered on the desired hinge axis, at least one wall of the channel being formed by a wall member mounted on a resilient member which, when relaxed, causes the width of the part of the channel to be less than the thickness of the arcuate portion of the spade member. The hinge can also be used to secure a draught deflector to the front edge of the aperture in the vehicle roof when the panel has been completely removed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retractable air deflector for an automobile with an open top which can be automatically stowed away into a relatively narrow trough extending along the front periphery of the open top as a natural result of closing the open top with a detachable roof and can automatically project out into its operative state upon removal of the detachable roof. Thus not only the noises often produced in an automobile with an open top running at certain high speed due to the air turbulance caused around the open top is eliminated but also the inconvenience of separately putting up an air deflector and stowing it away each time a detachable roof is removed and mounted from and to the open top of the automobile is eliminated.

Abstract: In a wind deflector device at an automobile roof comprising a roof opening (2) closable by a sliding lid (6), a wind deflector (18) pivotally disposed along the forward edge of the roof opening and two restoring levers (23) are provided, which are each journalled at one end of the roof frame (3) and at the other end engage with the wind deflector, the wind deflector being capable of pivoting out under spring force when the sliding lid opens and capable of pivoting in by the running of components connected with the sliding lid onto the restoring levers when the sliding lid is closed.

Abstract: A roof wind deflector for motor vehicles having a stream lined design in aerodynamic respects, enabling an easy mounting and moreover offering a draftless and almost noiseless ventilation, which stands out for the fact that its front and sidewalls upon mounting are steeply towering above the roof of the motor vehicle, which walls gradually slope into an air guiding surface ascending in longitudinal direction of the car roof to the rear and ending in a raised flow-off surface, where the detachable fixture, being adaptable to various sunroof openings, comprises a sliding fastener arranged transversely to the longitudinal direction of the roof of the motor vehicle, with a sliding piece being movable thereon, which is connected between the wind deflector and, respectively, the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A rear window structure of an automotive vehicle has a rear spoiler fin formed integrally with a weatherstrip for mounting a rear windshield to the vehicle body. The rear spoiler fin with the weatherstrip is conveniently equipped to the rear window and does not require any additional fastening structure. Thus, the rear window structure will improve traction of the vehicle without causing any difficulty in assembling.

Abstract: A wind deflector for sliding roofs, especially for use on automobiles, comprises a wind deflector plate (3) mounted pivotally on the forward roof frame cross-member. Two extend arms (4, 5) are pivotally attached at the two outer ends of the wind deflector plate. These arms are pivotally journaled on the roof frame longitudinal members. Also included is a device (11) which acts on the wind deflector plate for the pivoting path length compensation and rod-shaped extend springs (13) which are provided on each extend arm and are effective between the extend arms and the roof frame longitudinal member adjacent to each extend arm for the purpose of pivoting out the extend arms and wind deflector plate when the sliding cover is opened and for pivoting in the extend arms and the wind deflector plate by running the sliding cover onto the extend arms when the sliding cover is closed.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a sunshine roof with a substantially rectangular opening and a wind deflector comprising a flat strip plate pivotally mounted along the front edge of the sunshine roof opening so as to be opened and closed. The sunshine roof is formed with a sunshine roof channel having an appropriate width along the inner periphery of the opening. The wind deflector can be housed in the sunshine roof channel when it is in the closed position. The wind deflector has a shape which is defined by a central portion having a substantially uniform width in the front and rear direction and opposite end portions, the width in the front and rear direction of the end portions extending rearwardly.

Abstract: An air deflection assembly particularly adapted for use with vehicle sunroofs includes a substantially planar, air deflecting member pivotally mounted in spaced relationship to a leading edge of an opening in the vehicle's roof. A support comprising a pair of spaced, parallel rods has the opposite ends thereof respectively pivotally connected to the deflection member and a frame surrounding the periphery of the sunroof opening to define a pair of transversely extending pivot axes which permit adjustment of both the elevation and inclination of the deflection member. In an elevated position above the vehicle's roof, the deflection member functions to prevent wind buffeting noise. The inclination of the deflection member may be readily adjusted to deflect air passing over the sunroof into the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: An air deflector for a vehicle having a roof opening and a sliding panel to open and close the opening. The sunroof includes a frame around the opening with a pair of opposed longitudinal edges having inward projecting recessed ledges to support the panel flush with the roof. A front transverse edge includes an inward projecting front ledge recessed below the panel. A pair of spaced apart hinges are hinged at a lower end to the front ledge, and the hinges are movable from a retracted position abutting the front ledge to a deployed position with the hinges extending forward and upward. An upper end of the hinge extends above the roof in the deployed position and is attached to the air deflector which extends across the roof opening. A biasing spring urges the air deflector to the deployed position when the panel is open. A forward sliding of the panel urges the air deflector into a recess formed in the front inward projecting ledge allowing the panel to pass over the air deflector and close the opening.

Abstract: An air deflector for deflecting oncoming airflow above a vehicle body sunroof opening includes a deflector panel pivotally mounted on a carriage for movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and downwardly pivoted position below the contour of the roof panel. The carriage is mounted on a track for longitudinal movement of the carriage and deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel. An overcenter spring holds the deflector panel in either the raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position. A control rod pivoted to the deflector panel is depressed by closing movement of the closure panel to pivot the deflector panel downwardly and is then pushed forwardly by the closure panel to push the deflector panel and carriage forward along the track to the stored position.