Abstract: The invention relates to an openable roof plate especially for vehicles which is joined in an articulated manner by one of its longitudinal edges to a roof frame which can be secured to the vehicle roof, and which is equipped with an opening and closing device engaging on its other longitudinal edge, a helical spring being used which is connected to a drive nut which can be set into rotation by an operating device in such a way that opening or closing of the roof plate can thereby be achieved.

Abstract: A vehicle sun roof has a frame part, such as a cover frame (3) for a cover (4) which can be opened and closed in relation to the roof covering (2). In the zone of the opening edge (2'), fastening devices (7), distributed on the circumference (perimeter) are necessary. The necessary holding forces between the roof covering and the frame are especially simple to mount and can be securely applied by a single installer. Complicated parts or mounting tools are not needed. The necessary holding forces are obtained through clamping devices, which consist, in each case, of at least one bolt (9) which can be rotated, pushed along or swung, and at least one blocking member (18) which can be gripped behind the bolt. The bolt is arranged on one, and the blocking member on the other of the parts to be joined together.

Abstract: A sun roof for a vehicle having an opening in the roof thereof comprises a single outer cover and inner roller covers. The roller covers includes two sun protective screens which can be rolled up and unrolled and which extend beneath the outer cover within the opening on opposite sides of a middle line of the vehicle roof extending in the travel direction. The roller devices operate independently of each other.

Abstract: A sliding roof for a vehicle comprises a plate movable lengthwise of the vehicle for opening and closing an opening in the vehicle roof. A front support supports the front end of the plate and is movable lengthwise of the vehicle for moving the plate between different positions. A rear support supports the rear end of the plate. A height-adjusting device is associated with the rear support to adjust the height of the rear end of the plate as the plate moves lengthwise of the vehicle. The rear support is also moved lengthwise of the vehicle to effect adjustment of the height of the rear end of the plate. An actuator effects movement of the front and rear supports at different speeds in a predetermined relative relationship in order to effect height adjustment.

Abstract: A sun roof for a vehicle has an opening therein closed by a cover plate. The cover plate is pivotally attached to the roof at the front edge thereof. The rear edge of the cover is adapted to move vertically relative to the plane of the roof. An adjusting device is provided for moving the rear edge of the cover plate. The adjusting device includes a spring for applying a spring force to the rear edge of the cover plate to move the rear edge thereof vertically. The adjusting device further includes flexible pulling means acting against the spring force and connected to the cover plate at one end thereof and driving means for driving the other end of the flexible pulling means to provide for opening or closing of the roof opening.