Abstract: A roof for a motor vehicle includes at least one roof element, at least one lining element by which the roof element is lined at least partially towards a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and at least one energy absorption element coupled to the lining element for at least partially decelerating an occupant impacting the energy absorption element at least indirectly during an accident-related application of force. The energy absorption element is formed as an essentially flat plate element.

Abstract: A roof for a motor vehicle includes at least one roof element, at least one lining element by which the roof element is lined at least partially towards a passenger compartment of the motor vehicle, and at least one energy absorption element coupled to the lining element for at least partially decelerating an occupant impacting the energy absorption element at least indirectly during an accident-related application of force. The energy absorption element is formed as an essentially flat plate element.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a flat mirror or monitor has an outer frame fixed in a motor-vehicle roof and forming an opening, a member forming a side of the opening and pivotal in the frame about a horizontal first axis, and an inner frame fittable in the opening adjacent the member and carrying the flat mirror or monitor. A connector is pivotal in the member about a second axis transverse to the first axis. A slide joint secures the connector to the inner frame for movement of the inner frame parallel to the transverse second axis on the connector. The slide joint includes a slot formed in the connector and a screw seated in the movable frame and extending transversely through the slot.

Abstract: A mount assembly for a flat mirror or monitor has an outer frame fixed in a motor-vehicle roof and forming an opening, a member forming a side of the opening and pivotal in the frame about a horizontal first axis, and an inner frame fittable in the opening adjacent the member and carrying the flat mirror or monitor. A connector is pivotal in the member about a second axis transverse to the first axis. A slide joint secures the connector to the inner frame for movement of the inner frame parallel to the transverse second axis on the connector. The slide joint includes a slot formed in the connector and extending in the direction and a screw seated in the movable frame and extending transversely through the slot.

Abstract: An inflatable lateral head protection system of a passenger car, having an air bag which, via its end sections, is fastened to suitable points, particularly to the A-column as well as to the C-column. In the non-inflated condition, the air bag is covered following the course of the roof member between the A-column and the C-column. Various alternatives are provided for fastening the air bag on the roof member and for the covering. Either separate covering parts may be provided, they may form a preassembly unit together with the air bag, or the headlining of the vehicle interior may be constructed correspondingly in order to accommodate the air bag which is fastened, for example, via a VELCRO.TM. fastener system, to the roof member and which may be situated in a protective hose.