Abstract: A vehicle back shelf (1) comprises a central plate (6) and two side plates (7) each of which is movable relative to the central plate (6). The back shelf includes mechanism (8) adapted to control and guide the sliding of each of the side plates (7) relative to the central plate (6) in the transverse direction (19) of the vehicle in both directions between a deployed position and a retracted position in which each side plate (7) is substantially retracted under the central plate (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a retractable roof for a vehicle, comprising a rigid front roof element (5) and a rigid rear roof element (4). It comprises a rear roof element at the rear roof thereof, guided by a first sliding rail (8) which is connected to the structure (1) of the vehicle and the front part thereof which is coupled to a second sliding rail (13) cooperating with a manoevring arm (10) which is coupled to the structure of the vehicle and which is actuated by drive means (9); a rigid element (18) connects the rear part of the rear roof element; the rear part of the front roof element is guided by a third sliding rail and the front part is coupled to the arm; means (21-23) are provided to cause the front roof element to slide on the third sliding rail.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuator for a rear panel (4), on a motor vehicle, for a lid (3) on a boot (2) and a convertible roof, which moves from a position covering the cabin of the vehicle to a position in which it is stored in the boot (2), said roof comprising at least one rear roof part (5). The above comprises a panel support connected to the vehicle chassis (1) by pivots, such that said panel (4) moves from an open position to one of two closed positions, means displacing said panel (4) relative to the support body, elastic retainers for said panel (4) in the direction of the lid (3) and stops (13, 14) between-said panel (4) and said rear piece (5) of the roof when the above is in the closed position.

Abstract: A rear boot (3) hood (4), for a convertible vehicle (1) swivels in relation to the bodyshell, via a first assembly element (13) capable of engaging in a detachable manner into a second assembly element (14) linked to the bodyshell. First and second runner surfaces (13a, 14a, 16c and 17a) work together at the end of the swivel movement of the hood. Means for locking/unlocking comprising first and second means for engaging (16 and 17) lock the hood in relation to the bodyshell. According to the invention, the first and second means for engaging (16 and 17) respectively have between them first and second contact surfaces with co-operative shapes, so that for at least the main part of its stroke, said first means for engaging (16) applies a substantially constant pressure on the corresponding second means for engaging (17).

Abstract: A device comprising, additionally to the main jack, a balancing jack designed to facilitate manual opening of the hood from the in a forward movement for storing luggage in the trunk, and manual closure of hood in the opposite direction. The balancing jack has its base linked to the main jack and the free end of its piston rod fixed in articulation to the hood. It is designed so as not to obstruct the operation of the main jack for automatically opening or closing the hood. The device further comprises a device for actuating the balancing jack to enable the hood to be manually opened or closed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pivoting convertible roof for a motor vehicle. The inventive roof comprises numerous rigid roof elements (1, 2, 3) which can be moved between a first position, in which they cover the passenger compartment (5) of the vehicle, and a second position, in which they are stored inside the boot (4) of the vehicle such that they are stacked more or less horizontally under the hood (4a) of said boot (4). According to the invention, the assembly of roof elements (1, 2, 3), which are stored inside the boot (4), is mounted to pivot in relation to an axle (8) that is disposed inside the boot (4). In this way, said assembly can be raised upwards when the hood (4a) of the boot (4) is being opened or after said hood has been opened in a forward manner.

Abstract: The roof according to the present invention has a front part, a rear central element articulated to the front part of the roof, and two rear side elements that are installed free to move with respect to the central element. A front drive and guidance system is adapted to displace the side elements with respect to the central element when the front part of the roof is displaced with respect to the central element and includes two side connecting rods, each rod being installed free to rotate at the front part of the roof and relative to a displacement system designed to displace the corresponding side element relative to the central element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device used in case a vehicle rolls over, said safety device comprising at least two curved bars (1, 1?), each curved bar having a first end and a second end, a first portion of the bar extending from the first end (5), and a second portion (7) of the bar extending from the second end (8), which second portion is substantially rectilinear, and the device further comprising two guide boxes (10), each box being provided with an elongate orifice (18) for receiving said second portion (7), said orifice (18) extending substantially transversely relative to said second portion (7), said box being designed to be secured to a structural portion of the vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a device, and to a method for assembling said vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting objects that are disposed in the rear trunk of a motor vehicle having a retractable roof, said device comprising: a panel that is movable between a lowered position and a raised position; at least one sensor arranged to detect the position of said panel; releasable latches for locking the lid relative to the trunk, and a control unit for releasing said latches, said unit being arranged to release the latches when a command to move the roof or the lid of the trunk is activated, and when the position of the panel as detected by the sensor is compatible with the movement requested, so as to enable said lid to be opened selectively from the front backwards or from the rear towards the front of the vehicle.

Abstract: This invention relates to a control device for tilting for at least one movable roof panel for a convertible vehicle comprising a structural body, a passenger compartment and at least two seats side by side arranged in this passenger compartment on each side of a vertical longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The control device comprises an actuator arranged and acting approximately in this vertical longitudinal plane. The actuator is connected to the roof panel to tilt it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety device used in case a vehicle rolls over, said safety device comprising: at least two curved bars (1, 1?) that are movable from a retracted position to a deployed position in case a rollover; a pre-stressed system for deploying each bar; a trigger system; and at least one locking member (22, 22?); wherein device the first end of each bar (1, 1?) is hinged to a common central plate (4) so that each of said two bars (1, 1?) extends on a respective side of said plate, from a common face of said plate, a control, locking, and releasing device for controlling, locking, and releasing each bar (1, 1?) being provided on the same face of said plate (4), the plate (4) being designed to be fixed to a structural element of the vehicle. The invention also relates to a vehicle including such a device.

Abstract: A convertible roof for a vehicle and associated vehicle, the roof comprising at least one front roof element and a rear roof element which can move between a deployed position, in which the front roof element and the rear roof element cover the passenger compartment, and a storage position, in which the front roof element and the rear roof element are stored in the boot of the vehicle. The roof also comprising two pivot arms which each pivot along an axis. The roof comprising motorization means, first means of locking the pivot arms to the post of the windshield of the vehicle and second means of locking at least one front roof element of the pivot arms. The first and second locking means and the pivoting movement of the arms are controlled by the same motorization means, such as an electric motor.

Abstract: This relates to a vehicle with a foldable roof comprising at least a first and a second roof element (15a, 15b), that are rigid, mobile and suited to cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle in a first, relatively extended position and that may be folded back one towards the other to a second position, the said roof elements being connected to one another by at least a first articulation (23a) which guides their relative movements, such that in the first extended position, the rear transversal edge of the first roof element and the front transversal edge of the second roof element come substantially into contact, the second roof element comprising moreover at least a second articulation (23b, 23c), so that it may be articulated with respect to the body (3) of the vehicle, the first roof element comprising, towards its front and rear transversal edges (19a, 19b), respectively first and second reversible locking means (33a, 33b), these second reversible locking means being, in the first position extended

Abstract: The invention relates to a rear parcel shelf system for a convertible vehicle with a hard folding roof. The system has a first retractable shelf. The inventive system also has a second shelf which is intended to be disposed under the bonnet of the rear boot when the roof is in the closed position and has a device for moving and guiding the second shelf towards the front of the vehicle in order to fill the space between the back of the corresponding seats and the front edge of the bonnet when the roof is in the folded position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible roof for a vehicle. More specifically, the invention relates to locking means comprising a traveller which is mounted in a guide rail that is solidly connected to a roof element. The system also comprises: first elastomeric means which are designed to return the aforementioned traveller to an unlocked position; push means which are controlled by the translational movement of a bolt which is mounted to a threaded part of a rod, in order to push the traveller into a locked position against the force of said first elastic means; and at least one locking pin which is mounted to the traveller or the guide rail, such as to co-operate with a complementary locking member when the traveller is in the locked position, said complementary locking member being solidly connected to an adjacent roof element or to the front or rear of the vehicle body.

Abstract: Close to its front inner corner, each side plate is provided with an extension extending transversely inwards under the central plate and carrying a pivot member adapted to co-operate with a coaxial complementary pivot member fixed under the central plate, and in that each side plate is mounted to pivot about an axis that is common to the two pivot members, which axis is substantially perpendicular to the top surface of the central plate and arranged such that, in the pivoted position, each side plate is stowed substantially under the central plate. The system further advantageously comprising a device for causing each side plate to pivot relative to the central plate while the central plate is pivoting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pivoting convertible roof for a motor vehicle. The inventive roof comprises numerous rigid roof elements (1, 2, 3) which can be moved between a first position, in which they cover the passenger compartnent (5) of the vehicle, and a second position, in which they are stored inside the boot (4) of the vehicle such that they are stacked more or less horizontally under the hood (4a) of said boot (4). According to the invention, the assembly of roof elements (1, 2, 3), which are stored inside the boot (4), is mounted to pivot in relation to an axle (8) that is disposed inside the boot (4). In this way, said assembly can be raised upwards when the hood (4a) of the boot (4) is being opened or after said hood has been opened in a forward manner.

Abstract: A retractable roof that is retractable into the rear trunk of a vehicle, said roof comprising a rigid front element that is connected in hinged manner to a central rigid rear element whose rear end is hinged to the structural framework of the vehicle, and right and left side elements whose front portions are associated with the front element and whose rear portions are associated with the central rear element, said elements being mounted to move between a first position in which they cover the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a second position in which they are folded up inside the rear trunk, said roof further comprising first drive means for driving the side elements, which first drive means are associated with the front element, and second drive means for driving the side elements, which second drive means are associated with central rear element, said first and second drive means being arranged to enable the side elements to be shifted clear towards the front of the vehicle when the front element

Abstract: A trunk hood designed to be automatically closed in controlled manner and to cover the trunk in closed position, comprises an inner surface. The hood comprises an inner mat integral with the inner surface, at least one deformable linking means for linking the inner mat to the inner surface mobile between a spaced apart position and a close-up position, and at least one contact switch designed to detect a close-up position of the inner mat relative to the inner surface and to interrupt the movement closing the hood.

Abstract: A device designed to control opening and closing of a trunk hood comprises a jack whereof the cylinder is pivotably linked to the vehicle body and the free end of the piston rod sliding in the cylinder is linked to the hood in articulation. The device further has a control member arranged between the hood and the free end of the piston rod and designed to detect a force in the direction closing the hood and to control actuation of the jack in the direction for closing the hood.