Abstract: An opening roof structure for a motor vehicle, the structure comprising a frame (2) secured around the edge of an opening formed in the roof (1) of the vehicle, a window (4) which in a first position forms a panel for at least substantially closing the opening, a hinge (6) for the window (4) which is integral with the front edge (2a) of the frame (2) to removably receive corresponding hinge elements (5) secured to the window (4) about its hinge (5, 6) to the frame (2), the control device extending between the rear edge (2b) of the frame (2) and the window (4) from which they can be separated, at least in part, in which both the frame (2) and the window (4) have coupling devices in waiting which are placed in mutual co-operation when, after the window (4) has been uncoupled from the hinge (5, 6) and at least partly separated from the pivot control device, the window (4) is placed in a second position in which it overlies the rear edge (2b) of the frame (2).

Abstract: The self-winding blind includes a fabric having a free edge fitted with a pull-bar and including a first segment parallel to the winding axis and at least one second segment inclined relative to said axis towards the housing. The pull-bar is constituted by a portion fixed to the first segment, and at least one portion hinged to the fixed portion in order to pivot about an axis substantially perpendicular to the plane containing the wound-out fabric. A flexible cord associated with a resilient tension member links the corner between the second segment and the side edge to the pull-bar by extending through a guide support disposed at the free end of the hinged portion.

Abstract: The luggage rack, which can be used on the roof of a motor vehicle, comprises two rails fixed flat to the roof and at least two crossmembers, the ends of which can slide on the rails and be locked thereto. The two crossmembers include faces opposite each other which can be applied directly against one another so as to constitute a wing.

Abstract: The roof-rack device for a motor vehicle roof comprises at least two longitudinal elements coupled to the vehicle roof via respective pairs of end legs, with each longitudinal element being made up of at least three portions, namely: two end portions each extending between a corresponding end leg and an additional leg; and one central portion connected to the end portions by releasable link structure enabling said central portion to be installed either between the two end portions of the same longitudinal element, or else between two end portions of two different longitudinal elements, and situated at the same longitudinal position along the roof of the vehicle.

Abstract: A motor-driven blind for a curved back window of a motor vehicle. A winder roller has an end of a cloth fixed thereto and the other end fixed to a pull-bar. Two arms are hinged at ends to the pull-bar and hinged at the other ends to carriages slidable in slideway which is substantially parallel to the axis of the winder roller. A drive device synchronously moves the carriages, and hence the ends of the arm in opposite directions in the slideway to thereby deploy the cloth. The pull-bar is elastically deformable in a direction perpendicular to the cloth.

Abstract: A roller blind for a motor vehicle comprises a housing with a guide slot through which extends a strip of flexible material fixed to and capable of being wound on to a straight roller member. A pull bar is fixed to the free end of the strip, for extending the roller blind from the retracted condition. The guide slot and the pull bar are of curved configuration with substantially identical degrees of curvature.

Abstract: A motorized roller blind comprises a housing in which at least one roller member is rotatably mounted, and a strip of material forming the blind member which is fixed to the roller member at one end and to a pull bar at the other end. Actuating means comprise first and second links each having a first end pivotally fixed to the pull bar in the vicinity of a respective end thereof, and a second end pivotally fixed to a coupling member which is itself fixed to a respective end of a rack drive member adapted to be displaced by a drive pinion drive by a motor.

Abstract: The sealing and guide device of the invention is characterized by the fact that, when the panel 7 is in its position for closing the opening 2, the sliding level determined between the slideways 3 and the skids 8 is lower than the level of the panel 7, so that there is a natural water flow slope (arrow A) extending sideways taking the water away from the gasket 12, which is compressed by the panel 7, said gasket being higher than the bodywork 1 around the opening 2 by virtue of the slidiing level being offset relative to the panel 7.

Abstract: An opening roof arrangement for a motor vehicle roof which consists of a carrier structure in the form of a frame which is capable of being mounted in an opening in the vehicle roof and retained on the edge thereof. A panel is mounted to a support assembly pivotally mounted on the frame about a pivot axis which is parallel to and in the vicinity of the front edge of the frame. An operating and locking member is mounted to the support assembly and co-operates with a rear edge of the frame to cause the support assembly to pivot from a first position in which it extends in a horizontal plane of the frame, the panel forming a closure system for the opening by resting on a seal provided on the inside edge of the frame, to a second position in which the support assembly is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane of the frame about the pivot axis.