Abstract: A sliding roof assembly for insertion in an opening in a vehicle roof to form a so-called "sunshine roof". The assembly includes a support structure having an integral panel closing off the rear part of a frame and an integral flange extending around the periphery of the support structure to rest on the vehicle roof when the assembly is fitted. A roof panel slides into and out of a housing, the roof panel being guided in channel section members including interengageable flanges to lock the roof panel in a closed position which also strengthens the assembly.

Abstract: A safety belt reel comprising a coil spring, a shaft on which a safety belt is stored and a variable torque device coupling said spring to said shaft; said variable torque device including at least one spiral body, an element which is drivably engaged with said body and means for enabling translational movement of said body when the spring is wound or unwound by withdrawal and retraction of said belt whereby the output torque of said device is varied to adjust the force exerted on said belt.