Abstract: A pull bar is adapted for attachment to one end of a screen of a sunshade device beneath a sunroof of a vehicle. The pull bar includes an upper strip body and a lower strip body. The upper strip body is adapted to abut against an upper surface of the screen. The lower strip body is adapted to abut against a lower surface of the screen. The upper and lower strip bodies cooperatively define at least one air flow passage that extends through the upper and lower strip bodies to permit air to flow into or out of the vehicle.

Abstract: An opening and closing control apparatus for a roof panel for a vehicle includes an opening and closing device for driving the roof panel to open and close, an operation command device for outputting an operation command for opening and closing the roof panel by means of an operation switch, a vehicle speed detecting device, and a controlling device for controlling an operation of the opening and closing device, the controlling device performing an open and close control for operating the opening and closing device to cause the roof panel to move to a predetermined position where the roof panel is opened to a predetermined degree which is specified beforehand on the basis of a vehicle speed when the operation command for opening the roof panel is output by the operation command device.

Abstract: A method for determining the desired ventilation air temperature of an automatic heating and air-conditioning system of a vehicle having an opening top is described. The open or closed state of the top of the vehicle is detected, and the heating and air-conditioning system is controlled and/or regulated in a number of different ways as a function of the state of the top. In the open state of the top, the desired ventilation air temperature is determined as a function of the speed of the vehicle. Also, in the open state of the top the desired ventilation air temperature is determined in such a manner that the top-closed desired ventilation air temperature is increased by a speed-dependent offset value.

Abstract: The conventional power window system is augmented by two new automated routines: (a) setting each window to a slightly open position for ventilating the vehicle and (b) closing all windows. In one embodiment, two window control switches in the conventional power window system are designated as the first and second system control switches and, optionally, one button on a conventional remote vehicle door lock control is designated as the third system switch. A double-tap signal from the first system control switch triggers the first automated routine. A double-tap signal from the second or third system control switch triggers the first automated routine if all windows are closed and triggers the second automated routine if at least one window is not closed.

Abstract: A vent assembly has a base and a cover connected to the base. The cover moves between a closed and open position. A fan is optionally mounted for rotation in the base. A mechanism, including a strut system, raises and lowers the cover. The strut system is connected with the cover at two positions spaced from one another. When the cover is in its closed position, a retention force is provided by the strut system and is distributed about the cover.

Abstract: A combined window-screen and ventilation system includes first and second non-corrosive conduits that are conjoined to the vehicle's existing air circulating system. The conduits are in fluid communication with the air circulating system such that air can flow therethrough. The conduits terminate rearward of a vehicle's front window and are provided with spaced apertures so that air is discharged towards side door window openings and a sunroof opening. Window screens are interfitted within the door window and the sunroof openings. A mechanism is included for circulating stagnant air within the vehicle. The air circulating mechanism is seated within the vehicle interior, is conjoined to the sunroof, is independently and contemporaneously operable with the vehicle air-circulating system, and is remotely operable up to 50 feet away, for example.

Abstract: An example vehicle cabin temperature control arrangement includes a sensor and a controller module operatively connected to the sensor. An actuator is operatively connected to the controller, which is configured to initiate the actuator to move a component to vent a vehicle cabin in response to a signal from the sensor.

Abstract: A fan bearer used to bear a fan and able to be detachably mounted on a base is proposed. The fan bearer includes a bearer body for bearing the fan, and at least two loading/unloading components accommodated in at least two accommodation spaces of the bearing body respectively. Each of the loading/unloading components includes a first spring portion, a first hitching portion, a latch portion extended from the first hitching portion, and a second spring portion installed against an inner wall of the accommodation space. The base includes a withstanding portion and a second hitching portion corresponding to the first spring portion and the first hitching portion respectively. By a series of appropriate operations, the fan bearer can be fixed to or detached from the base.

Abstract: Air-conditioning systems for vehicles include at least one air-distribution duct and at least one air-return duct. The at least one air-distribution duct is in air flow communication with at least one air-conditioning unit and is adapted to extend along a substantial portion of the interior of the vehicle. The at least one air-distribution duct includes at least one opening through which air conditioned by the at least one air-conditioning unit can be discharged to the interior of the vehicle. The at least one air-return duct also has at least one opening though which air from the interior of the vehicle can pass and be discharged from the air-return duct at a discharge location. The at least one air-return duct is adapted to extend to one or more areas of the vehicle interior so that at least one opening in the air-return duct is substantially removed from the discharge location.

Abstract: A system and method for mounting one or more air conditioning modules to the roof of a bus is disclosed. The system and method includes standardized, modular air conditioning modules which are capable of fitting a wide variety of bus geometries, and are attached to the bus roof by a set of rails which are fastened to the roof, the rails having flanges and a length which are tailored to the bus roof configuration so as to provide a standardized alignment by capturing the roof rail in a channel shaped formation.

Abstract: A collapsible air vent closure is disclosed comprising a frame having a frame aperture. A closure is mounted to the frame for pivoting between a closed position and an open position. A movable vent wall having a vent orifice is interposed between the frame and the closure. The vent orifice provides an air flow path to the frame aperture when the closure is in the open position. The closure inhibits the air flow path to the frame aperture when the closure is in the closed position.

Abstract: A ventilation cap (3) for a motor vehicle roof (1) for ventilation of the motor vehicle interior (4) and a roof with such a ventilation cap, in which the ventilation cap (3) is formed to be oblong having an air duct with a front air opening (6) and with a rear air opening (7) which discharge above the motor vehicle roof (1), the air duct being flow-connected to the motor vehicle interior (4) via a flow path which is formed in the ventilation cap (3). The motor vehicle roof (1) is formed preferably as a glass roof with at least two glass surfaces (2a, 2b), on which the ventilation cap (3) is mounted essentially a central longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roof assembly for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof. The roof assembly comprises at least an upper closure element for selectively closing and at least partly opening the roof opening in the fixed roof of the vehicle, at least a lower closure element for selectively closing and at least partly opening a passage opening in the frame of the roof assembly. At least one transverse edge of the lower closure element is positioned adjacent to another part of the roof assembly in at least one position of the lower closure element. Said at least one transverse edge of the lower closure element and the other part includes an adhering device such as to adhere the transverse edge of the lower closure element to the transverse edge of the other part in said at least one position.

Abstract: A device for ventilating a motor vehicle is proposed, in which an air-quality signal (11) indicating reduced air quality, and an opening signal (22) indicating an opened state of a component actuated by an actuating drive (19, 20), or an opening request, are transmitted to an AND operation (15) whose output signal (24) is transmitted to a warning device (25, 26).

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with an adjustable closing element for an opening in the fixed roof skin for alternatively closing or at least partially clearing the opening. The roof includes a sliding headliner located underneath the roof opening and the closing element, the sliding headliner being movable to at least one of cover and at least partially clear the closing element and the roof opening with respect to the vehicle interior. At least one electrically operated fan is integrated into the sliding headliner and is operable such that it blows air through the sliding headliner into the vehicle interior. Each fan on the intake side and/or on the exhaust side is provided with a filter to clean the air which has been blown into the vehicle interior.

Abstract: A hingeless ventilator for ventilating an enclosure through a wall thereof, includes a frame, a cover, an actuating member, a handle secured to the actuating member, and a recessed chamber connected to the frame and defining a depth configured to contain the actuating member and the handle. The frame includes a border that defines an opening through the frame and a front and a back. The cover is selectively swingable relative to the frame between a closed position and open positions. The open positions place the cover intermediate the closed position and at least one of the front and back of the border that defines an opening through the frame.

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: An air conditioning system for an automotive vehicle having a sunroof, a sunshade comprising a number of louvers and installed in a ceiling opening located below the sunroof, and a roof air path formed between the sunroof and sunshade so as to be in communication with an air path of the air conditioning system blows cold air into a passenger compartment through the sunshade via the roof air path during cooling operation controlling angles of the louvers of the sunshade, and draws recirculated air from an upper part of the passenger compartment by a sub-blower and direct the recirculated air to a main blower during heating operation.

Abstract: Motorized operating mechanisms for vehicle portal closure members, such as windows, sunroofs, sliding doors, hatches, or convertible tops are common in modern automobiles. Inadvertent operation of such closure members, however, has been known to cause injury and entrapment when such a member is directed to close at an inappropriate moment. A vehicle entrapment prevention system is provided which prevents undesired and possibly injurious operation of such a vehicle portal closure member. Undesired operation often occurs when younger occupants, such as small children, accidentally trigger the operating mechanism, which can cause the closure member to entrap an unsuspecting victim. Such an entrapment prevention system ensures safe operation by determining the presence of a responsible operator through the use of various sensors, and permits operation of a portal closure member only in the presence of such a responsible operator.

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: This invention relates to a game and particularly, though not exclusively to a board game using a foreign language such as bahasa Indonesia, and a national language such as English. In one embodiment of the invention there is a board game comprising a game box (12) and a playing board (13, FIG. 2 ). The game box includes decks of key words/phrase cards (26), instruction/conversation starter cards (28), and conversation starter cards (24). Included is a set of playing markers used to move around the playing board. An advance wheel (32) is provided as a random number generating device for determining the number of spaces a player is to move around the board. The playing board has drawings/photographs together with instructions in the foreign language located in one or more spaces defining a first or second track (42), (44) respectively, positioned around the playing board.

Abstract: A vehicle roof (1) having a cover (3) which, selectively, can close or at least partially expose a roof opening (2). A liner (6) which is made of a waterproof transparent material is slidably arranged below the cover (3). Contrary to a known design, in which the transparent liner, in combination with an opaque cover, does offer a variety of options regarding light transmission of the entire vehicle roof, the vehicle roof of the present invention provides an additional ventilation possibility, in that the liner (6) has ventilation openings (21) which are designed to prevent water penetration. The ventilation openings, preferably, have rearward facing slots (23) and can selectively be exposed or closed by way of movable parts (24).

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: A portable auxiliary fan unit that can be installed into the sunroof of an automobile and exhaust the air from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The fan unit includes a panel assembly which has a passage that provides fluid communication between the passenger compartment and the outside of the car. Within the passage is a fan which can induce air flow from the interior of the vehicle to the ambient. The fan is powered by a plurality of solar cells located beneath a transparent top panel member. The fan unit is installed into an opening of the roof that is created by fully retracting the sliding roof panel of the car. The unit has a pair of levers at opposite edges of the transparent panel. The levers are inserted into grooves that normally guide the sliding roof panel, to secure the panel and fan to the roof of the car. Once installed, the solar cells power the fan, which causes air to flow from the passenger compartment to the outside of the car.

Abstract: Ventilator roof for use in motor vehicles with a roof opening in a fixed roof surface which can be closed by a cover. The cover 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 below the roof surface, while the cover rear edge is kept at the height of the roof surface, and a ventilation gap is formed between the cover front edge and the front edge of the roof opening. At least one electrically powered blower is built into a ventilation channel leading from the ventilation gap into the vehicle interior. The blower can be powered by solar cells or the on-board vehicle power unit (battery) with safeguards to prevent use when the vehicle power unit lacks sufficient charge. In some embodiments, arrangements are also provided to enable the blower to provide ventilation of the interior space of the vehicle even when the cover is closed.

Abstract: An interior climate control system in which a vehicle fan of the vehicle's own ventilation device, an openable and closable vehicle opening, such as a roof opening or a window opening, and a heater that can be operated independently of the engine are linked by an operating control circuit into a functional unit so that, when a predetermined, upper temperature limit is exceeded, a control circuit allocated to the operating devices for the openable and closable vehicle opening is controlled and activated, and so that, when the temperature falls below a predetermined, lower limit, the engine-independent heater is controlled and started. A pre-air conditioning operation or a preheating operation in the interior climate control system can be achieved by a remote control device and/or by a preadjustable timer device by the operating control circuit.

Abstract: A ventilator insert to be received within the generally wedged-shaped confine provided by a hinged sunroof glass. The ventilator insert may have a powered impeller to positively move air between the external environment and the vehicle cabin which impeller may be powered by a self-contained power supply connected with a charging source such as a photovoltaic panel and/or the vehicle's own electrical system.