Abstract: A support structure for an interior overheard console of a roof of an automotive vehicle, comprising one or more elongated trays, opening at one of its larger walls, and which is anchored at its front and rear edges to crosspieces of the roof of the vehicle. The tray defines housings for the assembly of interchangeable compartments therein. There are connections between each tray and the crosspieces. Guides for installation and the fastening of the compartments in the tray.

Abstract: A sliding sun visor having: a pivot rod (2); a conductor (3) for supplying power to at least one electrical device included in the sun visor structure (1). The conductor (3) has a second portion having at least a length to enable the sun visor structure (1) be positioned in the most extended use-position. The sun visor structure (1) has conductor housing elements (4) for housing the second portion of the conductor. The conductor housing elements (4) are parallel to the pivot rod (2). The conductor housing elements (4) are provided with a longitudinal groove (40), the conductor (3) has continuous conductor cables from the first end to the at least one electrical device and the conductor (3) is transversally folded.

Abstract: The seat includes the structure (3) of the backrest (1) and the structure (5) of the cushion (2), the former foldable backward to provide by a slight simultaneous elevation of the cushion (2) its transformation into a bed as the folded backrest (1) and the cushion (2) are placed horizontally with their surfaces aligned. The structures (3) and (5) of the backrest and cushion are connected to each other by a swivelling shaft (10) about which they can both revolve freely, so that folding backward the structure (3) of the backrest implies pushing and raising the structure (5) of the cushion, as it is connected on its anterior part by a hinged connecting rod (7) between the structure (5) of the cushion (2) and the general fixed structure (6) of the seat.

Abstract: This roof module is designed for installation on a vehicle body in which an opening of approximately the same dimensions as the roof has been made and it is composed of the original roof panel (1), with its end finish, a complete conventional interior trim (2), usually of larger dimensions than the afore-mentioned panel, as well as pre-installed interior accessories (3) and (3?). At its front and rear edges the roof panel (1) is provided with dished recesses (10) which engage underneath the front (4) and rear (5) body cross members, covering it at least, the cross members (4) and (5) being closed at the top with a panel (7) that covers them and provides the form and finish matching the exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is a rail-mounted sliding assembly applicable to devices which are installed inside motor vehicles and which comprise moveable elements, displaceable between two rails, such as slats for concealing roofs with a transparent element or for end bars of window shades. During the sliding motion, this sliding assembly is the guided element which experiences the friction due to displacement and suppresses the play in its connection with the rail in the two coordinate directions perpendicular to the forward direction. The friction is produced in a sliding shoe and the play in one direction and the other is absorbed in independent resilient means incorporated in a supporting runner.

Abstract: The invention refers to a process for manufacturing a headliner for the interior of an automobile and comprises the steps of: introducing at least one layer intended for constituting a support and one lining layer (200) in a press (300); applying pressure and heat on the layers and thus obtaining an assembly of layers joined to one another; cutting the support (100) such that a surplus portion (102) of the support is separated from a main portion (101) of the support; applying a hot fluid on the lining layer in the area in which it is adhered to the surplus portion of the support; separating the surplus portion (102) of the support from the lining layer (200); covering a trimmed edge (101a) with the lining layer (200). The invention also refers to a machine or installation useful in this type of process.

Abstract: A system and methods for manufacturing plastic parts with textile covering. The system includes a mold (10) having at least one fixed portion (102), at least one movable portion (101), a first surface (100) facing the textile covering, a second surface (110) exterior to the first surface (100). The system is characterized in that it comprises at least one air inlet (11) connectable to a source of compressed air for providing air to heating means (12) for heating air coming from the air inlet (11) and producing hot air, at least one air outlet (14) for air coming from the heating means (12), situated in the first surface (100) of at least one of the portions (101, 102) of the mold (10), and conduction means (13) for conducting the hot air from the heating means (12) to each air outlet (14). The method comprises Injecting hot air over the part in areas of textile covering.

Abstract: This seat (1) has a mechanism comprising: a link rod called the transmission link rod (16) rotationally connected, at one of its ends, to the backrest (3), and a link rod called the bearing link rod (17) rotationally connected, at one of its ends, to the vehicle structure, these two link rods (16, 17) being rotationally connected to one another at their second end, the rotation of the backrest (3) towards the seat part (2) causing the bearing link rod to rotate into a fixed position in which the link rod bears against a stop that is fixed with respect to the vehicle structure, then the seat (1) to move into a predetermined position owing to the transmission, via the transmission link rod (16), of the rotational movement of the backrest (3) into a translational movement of the seat (1).

Abstract: The adjustment device comprises a toothed quadrant (7) connected to the sitting surface, and a toothed quadrant (16) which is connected to the back and which can be meshed into the toothed quadrant (7) connected to the sitting surface, in a locked configuration of the seat, and can be demeshed from the toothed quadrant (7) connected to the sitting surface, in an unlocked configuration of the seat, making it possible to adjust the angular position of the back with respect to the sitting surface.

Abstract: This seat (1) has a mechanism comprising: a link rod called the transmission link rod (16) rotationally connected, at one of its ends, to the backrest (3), and a link rod called the bearing link rod (17) rotationally connected, at one of its ends, to the vehicle structure, these two link rods (16, 17) being rotationally connected to one another at their second end, the rotation of the backrest (3) towards the seat part (2) causing the bearing link rod to rotate into a fixed position in which the link rod bears against a stop that is fixed with respect to the vehicle structure, then the seat (1) to move into a predetermined position owing to the transmission, via the transmission link rod (16), of the rotational movement of the backrest (3) into a translational movement of the seat (1).

Abstract: A cooling procedure for the manufacture of plastic parts by injection, that uses a gas under pressure that is lodged in the cavity provided by the two mould parts (1, 2) during at least the cooling phase. The cold gas, and its application, covers both coated and non-coated part.

Abstract: For attaching an accessory to the body of vehicle, a clip is fitted with elastically deformable arms which are inserted by pressure and are secured in a mounting opening in the bodywork sheet. Each clip has a central base and at least six arms. The arms have end formations which rest in opposing senses against the opposite surfaces of the bodywork sheet around the mounting opening. Half of the arms rest on the exterior surface of the sheet and the other half of the arms rest on the interior surface of the sheet.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a dressing for an inner lining comprising molding an intermediate layer of a semi-rigid fibrous blanket, applying onto each surface of the layer a thermosetting resin and then a reinforcement layer made of fibrous material; applying at least one protective sheet on one side, covering one of the reinforcement layers defining a concealed surface; and applying onto the opposite side of the lining the decorative lining layer defining an exposed surface; and finally subjecting the layer thus obtained to a shaping or molding process in a hot press, and also polymerizing the thermosetting resin. The invention also relates to the product obtained by the process.

Abstract: A device for wedging an adjustable removable seat vertically in a C-shaped slideway, the seat being secured to an underframe having a subassembly able to run in the C-shaped slideway, the subassembly including a catch collaborating with a return of the slideway, and a retaining hook able to collaborate with the return of the slideway when the seat is subjected to an impact energy, the device including a vertical journal mounted to rotate in a bearing of the underframe, a member for wedging in terms of vertical translation, connected in terms of rotation to a lower end of the journal and having, when viewed from above, a generally rectangular overall shape a shortest dimension of the rectangular shape being less than a width of a groove of the C-shaped slideway and a longest dimension of the rectangular shape being greater than the width of the groove, so as to be able, in a wedged position, to sit under the internal returns of the slideway, a spring constantly returning the wedging member to the wedged positi

Abstract: Door trim for vehicles, applicable to assembled units consisting of at least a door and a trim (1) fitted on to it, according to which the trim (1) features a concave area (8) which forms a dry area that is accessible mainly from the visible side of the trim and in which are housed, at the very least, the most important parts of the motor both during the assembly phase and throughout its useful life.

Abstract: A compensator for lack of parallelism in a removable seat is provided, the seat including two rigid lateral endplates, crossmembers connecting the endplates, means of positioning the endplates in a slideway fixed to a floor of the vehicle, translational guidance means, and means of locking the endplates in the slideway, the crossmembers being tubular and cylindrical and collaborating with bearings of the endplates, the compensator including a cylindrical and stepped axial endpiece disposed at an end of each of the crossmembers, a sleeve made of viscoelastic material pushed tightly into the bearing in the corresponding endplate, the sleeve receiving the endpiece, an axial tapped hole for a screw for translational immobilization pressing a washer against an outer end face of the sleeve and an inner end face of the sleeve against the flange of the endpiece.

Abstract: A sun visor that has a core formed of first and second foldable halves. A guide is mounted on one of the core halves and receives a support arm. A carrier has a through aperture. The support arm moveably extends through the guide into the carrier. Ribs are formed on each of the core halves and respectively engage oppositely opening channels in the carrier to support sliding movement of the carrier and the core as the core is moved relative to the support arm. In a non-sliding configuration, a short length support arm extends through the guide with the carrier, with the carrier non-moveably mounted in the guide.

Abstract: The sun visor includes a core formed of first and second foldable halves. A recess is formed in one of the halves and receives a filler member. In one aspect, the filler member has a thickness the same as the depth of the recess. A cover is mountable over the core and the filler member. Another aspect, a mirror assembly is mountable in the recess. In one aspect, the mirror assembly is mounted in the recess, with the cover interposed between the mirror assembly and the core half Lock projections carried on the mirror assembly are extendible through apertures in the core half into engagement with lock receivers carried on the other core half to attach the mirror to the core when the core halves are locked together. The mirror assembly may include a mirror, or a frame surrounding a mirror, or an optional pivotal cover carried on the frame or optional illumination elements carried in a frame for illuminating the mirror.

Abstract: A sun visor has a plurality of receivers and projections defining snap connections for securing first and second core halves in a folded over, closed position. The receivers are carried on one of the core halves and include angularly extending latch arms. The projections are carried on the other core half and have an enlarged head insertable through the spaced ends of the latched arms such that the latch arms snap underneath the head into engagement with a stem of each projection to lock the projection in the receiver.

Abstract: The attachment system consists of a metal part with a base (1) having a central orifice for passage of a screw (9), by which are secured an accessory (10) and a lining (11) on said clip, in order to attach the entire assembly on the plate (8) of a vehicle body, with the attachment obtained by passing the clip through an orifice provided for such purpose on said plate (8). The clip has lateral flexible flaps (5) elbowed on their lower free ends and ending in corresponding tabs (7) that project and diverge outwards to define the structure for anchoring the clip on the orifice of the plate (8) after said flaps (5) pass through the aforementioned orifice, holding the accessory (10) and the lining (11) to the base (1) of the clip, so that these components are thus attached to the vehicle body.