Abstract: A drive unit for at least two movable parts of a vehicle, in particular closures for selectively opening and closing at least one roof opening in a roof assembly, includes an electric motor having a rotor shaft and transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes at least two output shafts and a switch mechanism including a locking member in order to selectively allow one output shaft to be driven by the electric motor and to lock the other output shaft. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission included in a housing of the electric motor and acting between the rotor shaft and a drive shaft. A second transmission is housed in a gearbox separate from the housing of the electric motor and mounted thereto with the drive shaft in engagement with the second transmission.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening defined in a roof part of the vehicle includes a roof assembly having at least one panel that is movable between a closed position in which it closes the roof opening and an open position in which it opens the roof opening and is positioned at least partially above an adjoining roof part. A first device moves the rear edge of the panel towards a raised position relative to the closed position and above the adjoining roof part. A second device includes a lever for moving the front edge of the panel in a vertical direction. The lever has a lower pivoting axis, an upper pivotal connection to the panel and an intermediate guide connection, connecting the lever to a guiding slide. A guide mechanism is provided for guiding the panel towards the open position when the rear edge thereof is in the raised position.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle is provided, comprising a roof opening provided in a stationary roof part and closure assembly comprising a closure element which is movable between positions for closing and opening the roof opening and which can assume a tilted position for at least partially opening the roof opening, in which tilted position a rearward edge of the closure element is lifted, and wherein in the region of the opposite longitudinal edges of the closure element telescopingly movable cover members are provided for covering a gap created when the closure element is not in its closure position.

Abstract: A tensioning device for tensioning a flexible elongate member, such as a cord, comprises a first winding member which can rotate around an axle for, directly or indirectly, winding and unwinding the elongate member at a first end thereof, and a second winding member which can rotate around said axle for, directly or indirectly, winding and unwinding the elongate member at the second end thereof. The first and second winding members are interconnected by a tensioning member striving to cause a relative rotation between the first and second winding members for creating a prestress or tension in the elongate member. A restriction device is provided for limiting the maximum possible relative rotation between the first and second winding members.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening in a fixed roof part and a roof assembly having a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening. At opposite sides of the panel flexible cover members are provided for covering lateral gaps created when the panel moves towards an open position. Further it comprises two guide members extending along corresponding opposite sides of the roof opening for guiding respective parts of the open roof construction. The cover members are integrally connected with the respective guide members.

Abstract: An open roof construction and roof assembly for a vehicle comprises a stationary roof part, a roof opening provided therein and a panel which is slideable for opening and closing said roof opening. The panel and stationary roof part are provided with a pin and curve part assembly for guiding and locking the panel in its closing position. The curve part is provided with an extension part projecting from the curve part for engaging the arriving pin and leading it into curve formed in the curve part, said-extension part being movable between an extended position when the panel is in its opening position and a collapsed position when the panel is in its closing position.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening defined in a stationary roof part includes a roof assembly having a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening, with a slide which is movable along a stationary slide guide and which is provided with panel engagement device cooperating with a panel curve of the movable panel, wherein a movement of the slide is capable of generating a tilting and/or sliding movement of the panel. The roof assembly further includes a locking lever which by means of a hinge point is connected to the panel and which is provided with slide engagement device cooperating with a slide curve of the slide.

Abstract: An open roof construction or assembly for a vehicle includes a closure assembly for the roof opening comprising a number of separate closure panels. A sunshade assembly also comprises a number of separate sunshade panels. In an opened position of the open roof construction, the closure panels and sunshade panels, respectively, define separate stacks one behind the other, in any order, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening which is provided in a stationary roof part of the vehicle, a movable panel for selectively opening and closing said roof opening, and a wind deflector positioned at the frontal edge of the roof opening, which wind deflector is provided with an upper frame member and a flexible member attached with one edge to said upper frame member. The upper frame member is substantially rigid and the flexible member is attached to said upper frame member through a tensioning means for keeping the flexible member taut over its entire width.

Abstract: A sunshade assembly includes a flexible sunscreen, a rotatable winding shaft for winding and unwinding the sunscreen and two opposed guides for cooperation with two opposed longitudinal edges of the sunscreen. Each guide extends longitudinally in a curved manner in a plane which substantially is perpendicular to the sunscreen and in parallel to the respective longitudinal edge of the sunscreen. Longitudinal edge sections of the sunscreen are less stretchable than the remainder of the sunscreen and are tensioned in the longitudinal direction of the sunscreen.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open roof construction for a vehicle, as well as to a vehicle fitted with such an open roof construction, in particular a folding roof. More in particular, the invention relates to special features which make it possible to swing down the folding roof (1) into the boot (5) of the vehicle together with a rear window structure (2) so as to provide a convertible-like vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus for stunning poultry is provided, comprising a power source. A first device connected to a first pole of the power source for engaging the poultry and a probe connected to a second pole of the power source and configured for at least partially entering the vent of the poultry. The probe can have an enlarged head that is cone-shaped.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle is provided, comprising a roof opening provided in a stationary roof part and closure assembly comprising a closure element which is movable between positions for closing and opening the roof opening and which can assume a tilted position for at least partially opening the roof opening, in which tilted position a rearward edge of the closure element is lifted, and wherein in the region of the opposite longitudinal edges of the closure element telescopingly movable cover members are provided for covering a gap created when the closure element is not in its closure position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open roof construction for a vehicle, as well as to a vehicle fitted with such an open roof construction, in particular a folding roof. More in particular, the invention relates to special features which make it possible to swing down the folding roof (1) into the boot (5) of the vehicle together with a rear window structure (2) so as to provide a convertible-like vehicle.

Abstract: A guiding assembly is provided comprising a guide channel with two opposite guide surfaces and a slide shoe positioned in the guide channel and cooperating with said two guide surfaces, wherein the guide channel comprises at least one curved section and wherein the slide shoe has an oblong shape. At least in the vicinity of its curved section the guiding assembly comprises an additional guide channel for cooperation with an additional slide shoe connected to the primary slide shoe.

Abstract: A motion assembly is provided for moving a number of panels between a coplanar position in which the panels are positioned adjacent each other and extend in the same plane, and a stacked position in which the panels are positioned one on top of the other. Each panel at each of its longitudinal sides is provided with a forward guide pin and a rearward guide pin which are guidingly housed in guides extending in parallel to said longitudinal sides. The guide for the forward guide pin ends in a first inclined guide section enclosing an angle with the remainder of said guide. The guide for the rearward guide pin ends in a second correspondingly inclined guide section enclosing an angle with the remainder of said guide. The distance between the first inclined guide section and the second inclined guide section substantially corresponds with the distance between the forward and rearward guide pins. Connecting devices are provided for connecting each panel with an adjacent panel.

Abstract: There is provided an open roof construction for a vehicle having a closure means (4) of which at least one of its forward and rearward edges is movable by a guide mechanism. The guide mechanism comprises a stationary guiding (7), a slide (12) engaging said guiding and a link member (16) that in a sliding and hingeable manner engages the stationary guiding, such that when the slide (12) moves the respective edge of the closure means (4) not only moves along with the slide but also is moved away or towards the vehicle.

Abstract: Poultry wings are suspended by their tip segments and oriented so that their outside surfaces face one side of the processing path, with right wings oriented with their elbows leading, and left wings oriented with their elbows trailing. The lower, primary segments are bent at the elbow joints by a bending guide, laterally and upwardly about an elbow guide, opening the elbow joints. The open joints are cut so as to release the primary segments. The mid-wing segments are compressed and the bone ends are moved laterally from the wing tip segments, causing the bone ends of the mid-wing segments to pop out of the tip segments. In both instances, the bones of the segments are exposed in the final products, so when the products are cooked, the exposed bone ends are free of grease, etc. and are suitable for grasping by the fingers of the hand for eating as finger food.

Abstract: An open roof construction of a vehicle comprises a closure element that mates with a roof opening, which closure element is movable along a first longitudinal guide and a second longitudinal guide. To this end, the closure element includes a front support, which is supported in the first longitudinal guide, and a guide element, which is slidable in the second longitudinal guide. An adjusting element, which is movable in the longitudinal direction by means of an actuating element being driven from the drive unit, is disposed under said closure element, which adjusting element is fitted with the guide element and which is arranged for moving the guide element into and out of engagement with the second longitudinal guide. Optionally, the adjusting element moves laterally during the longitudinal movement.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening which is provided in a stationary roof part of the vehicle, a movable panel for selectively opening and closing said roof opening, and a wind deflector positioned at the frontal edge of the roof opening, which wind deflector is provided with an upper frame member and a flexible member attached with one edge to said upper frame member. The upper frame member is substantially rigid and the flexible member is attached to said upper frame member through a tensioning means for keeping the flexible member taut over its entire width.