Abstract: A sliding roof system includes at least one guide rail, a cover support, and a carriage that can be shifted in the guide rail and with which the cover support is connected. The sliding roof system includes a locking element that is able to engage the cover support and can lock or release the cover support.

Abstract: A modular vehicle roof, in particular motor vehicle roof, is proposed which has a strong outer roof skin as its outer shell and an inner shell of foamed plastics connected firmly thereto, preferably foamed thereon, in the manner of the sandwich. A preferably transparent panel of glass or plastics, which allows light to reach the vehicle interior, is inserted into the vehicle roof and attached and sealed thereto in a particular way, approximately flush with the outer surface. The modular vehicle roof is simple and economic to produce, is light and has only a small structural height.

Abstract: A module, in particular a sliding roof module for a motor vehicle, comprises at least one guide, at least two carriages which are adapted to be moved in the guide and to which one component each is attached which is a component that is to be operated. The module further comprises at least a first catch which is connected with a drive device such that it can be shifted in the guide. The first catch and at least one of the carriages are designed such that the at least first catch can be coupled with one of the carriages and is able to shift it and, after a predetermined shifting of the carriage, can be detached from it.

Abstract: A modular vehicle roof, in particular motor vehicle roof, is proposed which has a strong outer roof skin as its outer shell and an inner shell of foamed plastics connected firmly thereto, preferably foamed thereon, in the manner of the sandwich. A preferably transparent panel of glass or plastics, which allows light to reach the vehicle interior, is inserted into the vehicle roof and attached and sealed thereto in a particular way, approximately flush with the outer surface. The modular vehicle roof is simple and economic to produce, is light and has only a small structural height.

Abstract: A module, in particular a sliding roof module for a motor vehicle, comprises at least one guide, at least two carriages which are adapted to be moved in the guide and to which one component each is attached which is a component that is to be operated. The module further comprises at least a first catch which is connected with a drive device such that it can be shifted in the guide. The first catch and at least one of the carriages are designed such that the at least first catch can be coupled with one of the carriages and is able to shift it and, after a predetermined shifting of the carriage, can be detached from it.

Abstract: A guide link for a slide-and-lift sunroof construction for motor vehicles has a guide slot area, whose slot width is constricted by a resilient or resiliently supported slot wall so that the guide pin inserted into this slot area is subject to increased, movement-impeding friction in the manner of a friction brake.

Abstract: A control configuration for a vehicle sunroof panel which is adjustable by means of drive cables, whereby the transmission of jolts and vibrations from the drive elements to the panel and vice versa is damped or prevented by the intermediate elastic damping element between the driver elements engaging with the drive cable and guide shoes controlling the movements of the panel. The elastic damping element preferably is a rubber block that is secured to the driver elements such that vibrations and jolts are at least partially absorbed by the rubber block.

Abstract: A lining panel for a vehicle sliding roof the panel being formed as two parts namely a lining frame covered with a flexible, air-permeable sheet material, and a stiff lining plate. The lining plate constructed basically as a closed spatial structure, is disposed underneath the covered lining frame and can have, on its lower face material structure and/or colour corresponding to that of the vehicles main roof lining. The lining frame and lining plate are mounted displaceable relative to each other, so that the lining plate can be slid open towards the rear to allow light entry through a closed glass sliding lid independently of the sunshield formed by the lining frame covered by the sheet material.