Abstract: Vehicle roof of an automobile such as a sedan or the like, with a top panel (2), a longitudinal beam (8) along each side of the vehicle serving as the connecting element between the top panel (2) and the side panels or side-wall posts (4-7), and a roof rail (3) protruding from the top panel (2) along either side of the vehicle for fastening top carrier cross members or similar elements. The longitudinal beam (8) and the roof rail (3) together constitute an integrated single-unit module (9) made from the same material.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle roof for a passenger car or the like with a roof panel (1), whose longitudinal edges (2) can each be fastened to a frame side rail (3) of the roof frame of the vehicle body. On this vehicle roof it is provided according to invention, that the roof panel (1), on the longitudinal edge of each side, carries a leg (4) of an angle sheet (5) in a permanent fitting arrangement for additional support and for a fastening arrangement onto the frame side rails (3) of the roof frame and that its respective other leg (6) can be fastened to one of the frame side rails (3).

Abstract: A vehicle roof assembly includes a roof panel having longitudinal edges, each of which define a rim, structural bars disposed within and running along at least a portion of the rims, and frame rails running along at least a portion of each of the longitudinal edges. The rims abut the frame rails, and the structural bars are fixedly attached to the frame rails. Preferably, the rims are glued to the frame rails. The structural bars each include a web portion disposed between a contact surface abutting the roof panel, and a contact surface abutting the frame rails. Top-carriers including top-carrier cross braces are selectively attachable to the roof panel, and the structural bar. A roof liner is attached to a bottom surface of the roof panel, and an intermediate layer of plastic foam is disposed between the roof liner and the roof panel.

Abstract: A roof component adapted to be secured to a vehicle body which includes a pair of roof rails secured to a roof module such that the roof component forms a single piece component. The roof module, in one embodiment, includes a openings for receiving therethrough each outermost end of each roof rail. The outermost ends are secured to separate body pillars of the vehicle body. The roof rail is secured by welding, adhesives or by threaded fasteners to the roof module. The roof component thus forms a modular component of the vehicle and eliminates the need for attaching the roof rail components in a subsequent manufacturing step after the assembly of the vehicle is completed.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle roof for a passenger car or the like with a roof panel (1), whose longitudinal edges (2) can each be fastened to a frame side rail (3) of the roof frame of the vehicle body. On this vehicle roof it is provided according to invention, that the roof panel (1), on the longitudinal edge of each side, carries a leg (4) of an angle sheet (5) in a permanent fitting arrangement for additional support and for a fastening arrangement onto the frame side rails (3) of the roof frame and that its respective other leg (6) can be fastened to one of the frame side rails (3).

Abstract: Vehicle roof of an automobile etc., with a top panel (1) which can be attached along its longitudinal edges (2) to the respective longitudinal beams (3) of the roof frame of the auto body. According to the invention, the top panel (1) of this vehicle roof is equipped along each longitudinal edge with a permanently attached structural bar (4) which serves as added support and by which the panel can be mounted on the longitudinal beams (3) of the roof frame.

Abstract: Vehicle roof of an automobile such as a sedan or the like, with a top panel (2), a longitudinal beam (8) along each side of the vehicle serving as the connecting element between the top panel (2) and the side panels or side-wall posts (4-7), and a roof rail (3) protruding from the top panel (2) along either side of the vehicle for fastening top carrier cross members or similar elements. The longitudinal beam (8) and the roof rail (3) together constitute an integrated single-unit module (9) made from the same material.

Abstract: A roof component adapted to be secured to a vehicle body which includes a pair of roof rails secured to a roof module such that the roof component forms a single piece component. The roof module, in one embodiment, includes a openings for receiving therethrough each outermost end of each roof rail. The outermost ends are secured to separate body pillars of the vehicle body. The roof rail is secured by welding, adhesives or by threaded fasteners to the roof module. The roof component thus forms a modular component of the vehicle and eliminates the need for attaching the roof rail components in a subsequent manufacturing step after the assembly of the vehicle is completed.

Abstract: A roof rail for vehicles with a tubular gallery rod (1) and a pair of rail feet (2) which are arranged at its ends, are supported on a vehicle's roof (4). The rail feet (2) are each formed from the same length of material as the gallery rod (1) and consist of bent and flared end sections of the gallery rod (1). The gallery rod (1) has a continuously increasing cross section proceeding from the transition region of one rail foot (2) up to the transition region into the other rail foot (2). A manufacturing process for the roof rail is also disclosed in which a length of extruded material having an expansion fold is formed with arcing end portions. The length of material is then placed in a molding tool and pressurized to expand the material such that it forms a roof rail.

Abstract: A roof railing for motor vehicles which has a tubular rail extending spaced from and substantially parallel to the roof surface along a lateral roof frame. Two supports on the ends of the rail attach the roof railing to the roof of the vehicle. The rail is developed with a bend at each of its end regions. It also has free ends which extend parallel to the surface of the roof and rest on the roof. In the region of each bend, there extends below the rail a support which is fastened to the rail. On its top side, the support has a groove which surrounds a part of the circumference of the rail. Each support is fastened to the roof of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roof railing having a rail with opposite ends and a respective support foot on each end. The support foot is a tubular extruded profile shaped to have a downwardly descending curved part which leads into a flat support surface that is below and parallel to the rail. A flattened wall region of the extruded profile rests on the top of the support surface. A hole through the support surface and the flattened wall region receives a fastening element. A cover cap over the support foot includes a web over the top and side legs down from the web and the cover cap is clipped to the support foot and may be pivoted to be upraised with respect to the support foot.

Abstract: A support foot for supporting the end of a railing tube on the roof of a motor vehicle. The foot is fastened on the roof of the vehicle and rests on a resting surface. An insertion pin is vertically and laterally spaced from the resting surface and produces a plug connection with the railing tube. At least one opening extending transversely though the foot. Cover plates cover both sides of the foot and at least one opening which passes through the foot. The support foot is a section cut off from an extruded profiled strip cut transverse to the longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: A roof rack for a vehicle having two parallel rail tubes. Each rail tube is a hollow tube supported at its end regions by respective support feet fastenable to the roof surface. Each support foot includes a metal adapter with a plate on the vehicle roof and an upstanding adapter support to be fastened to the rail tube. A threaded plate is disposed in the tube at each adapter support for the adapter so that a fastening bolt can extend through the adapter, through a hole in the tube and into the fastening plate in the tube for securing the tube to the adapter. An additional resilient washer at the plate of the adapter at the roof of the vehicle. A third foot between the end regions of the rail tube may also be provided.

Abstract: A roof load carrier for a vehicle having a roof rail with an upper support surface and an inner channel which opens toward the top of the rail. The channel opening is formed by inwardly directed flanges. A transverse bar is arranged adjustably along the roof rail by a support foot. A fastening device for the foot includes a clamping plate disposed in the channel of the rail and a bolt in threaded engagement in the plate. Holes in the roof rail extend in a row parallel to the channel. The support foot has a securing pin which extends parallel to the threaded shank of the bolt, and the pin can be inserted into one of the holes in the rail to fix the location of the support foot and thus of the transverse bar along the rail.

Abstract: A roof rack for vehicles having two rails and support feet bearing the rails. Each rail is developed as a hollow profile with a longitudinal channel which is open on the top and has undercuts. On each rail there is optionally arranged a profiled cover strip which can be detachably anchored in the longitudinal channel and extends over the length of the rail, or a profiled cover strip which extends over a first part of the length of the rail and a profiled support strip which extends over the second part of the length. The profiled support strips are anchored such that they can be swung into a position of use which connects the rails transversely to each other.