Abstract: A cargo space cover for a motor vehicle, in which the cover includes a flexible flat sheet that is provided with two extended securing elements coaxial to each other and facing opposite sides located on the forward end with respect to the extraction direction that may be fitted into two receptacles affixed to the vehicle when the cover is in an extended position. The securing elements are connected by means of a longitudinally-extending tensioning medium, and the securing elements and the vehicle-mounted receptacles include matching securing sections that form an interlocking restraint of the flat sheet when in an extended position.

Abstract: A drive system for a covering device, which can be rolled up or folded, for motor vehicles is equipped with a control device. The control device has a current sensor for detecting the current applied to an electric motor of the drive system in the course of moving the covering device. The control system measures a current parameter at the start of the movement of the covering device and switches off the current to the motor as soon as switch-off criteria derived from the current values measured at the start of the movement have been reached.

Abstract: An automobile rear window shade 9 having a windup roller (15) rotatably seated in a housing (13) in the automobile. The windup roller (15) is pre-stressed in the wind-up direction of the window shade web (17) by a spring (16). Two pivot levers (19, 21), which are pivotably seated on the housing (13), are provided for unrolling the window shade web (17). Couplings (31) between the pivot levers (19, 21) and a gear motor (29) are provided for operating the pivot levers (19, 21). The couplings (31) are flexible over sections of their length, and to prevent kinking of the flexible sections kink-protection structures 44 are provided.

Abstract: A protective device for the interior of a motor vehicle has a protective structure which has a planar shape in a protective position and which is seated for movement by a drive mechanism between at least two positions. The protective structure is connected with at least one guide element that can be entrained by at least one coupling member with transfer structure to the drive mechanism. The at least one coupling member is provided with at least one picking-up element that acts in transverse direction to the direction of movement of the coupling member and that entrains, releases or picks up the guide element with limited entraining force during movement of the coupling member. The protective device is usable for cargo area coverings, cargo area dividers and sun-protection roller blinds.

Abstract: A windup window shade comprises a preassembled unit, consisting at least of the windup shaft, the associated seating elements and a frame tubing connecting the seating elements. In addition, the electric drive motor and guide tubes for guiding thrust members for actuating the windup window shade are part of the preassembled component. The windup window shade is connected with a traction rod, whose ends are guided in the guide rail elements, which are also a part of the component.

Abstract: A drive system for a covering device, which can be rolled up or folded, for motor vehicles is equipped with a control device. The control device has a current sensor for detecting the current applied to an electric motor of the drive system in the course of moving the covering device. The control system measures a current parameter at the start of the movement of the covering device and switches off the current to the motor as soon as switch-off criteria derived from the current values measured at the start of the movement have been reached.

Abstract: A windup window shade is provided with windup window shade means which, in the extracted state, make possible different degrees of opacity at the window. To this end, the two window shade web can either be wound on separate windup shafts and spread out in the same direction from the same starting point, or the two window shade webs have been connected with each other and, after having been extended, are moved in the manner of a film in front of the window. Two windup shafts are employed in both cases, wherein in the one case the two windup shafts are located directly next to each other, while in the other case the windup shafts are separated from each other during the extension of the blind.

Abstract: In connection with a window arrangement for a motor vehicle, a windup window shade has been pre-assembled on the inside of the window. The windup window shade is preassembled either completely or in its essential parts, so that assembly of the vehicle at the assembly line is considerably simplified.

Abstract: A windup window shade has a windup shaft and a window shade web fastened on it. The window shade web is provided with a traction rod, which is moved at both ends by means of drive members along the guide rails. A compensating device is provided to compensate assembly tolerances or shape tolerances, which assures that too great tensions extending parallel with the windup shaft do not occur in the window shade web, which would lead to obliquely extending waves in the extended window shade web.

Abstract: A windup window shade is provided with windup window shade means which, in the extracted state, make possible different degrees of opacity at the window. To this end, two window shade web are wound on separate windup shafts. Two window shade webs are wound onto separate windup shafts for this purpose. Only a single drive motor is required for the selective extension of one or the other window shade web.

Abstract: A windup window shade for motor vehicles has a rotatably seated windup shaft, on which a window shade web is fastened by an edge. The other edge is fastened on a traction rod, whose ends are guided in guide rails. The distance between the guide rails changes very greatly, viewed in the direction of movement of the window shade web, because of which the length of the traction rod can be changed in a telescope-like manner. It is composed of a center element and two end elements, wherein it is provided with the aid of a centering device that the center element always remains centered in respect to the end elements.

Abstract: A separation device for a motor vehicle, with a flexible flat shaped article, which is held on a winding shaft located in a box housing between a rolled-in rest position and a pulled-out protective position which is rigidly connected to the vehicle with holding devices, in a manner so it can be rolled in and rolled out, where a return spring arrangement applies pressure in the roll-in direction onto the winding shaft. According to the invention, the return spring arrangement is formed by a series or parallel connection of a stronger wound spring and a weaker convenience spring, where the switching is designed in such a manner that, between the rolled-up rest position and a first pull-out position, the stronger roll-up force is applied, and, from the first pull-out position on, for a limited time, a smaller roll-up force is applied, for the transfer into the suspended protective position, and in that the wound spring is associated with a damping element.

Abstract: A device for the fixation of dimensionally stable suitcases, for example, for the cargo space of a motor vehicle. Receiving tracks are provided in a cargo space floor, which tracts are associated with securing means for the suitcases, corresponding securing elements are provided on the suitcases, which can be engaged with positive lock with securing means in the cargo space, and actuation means are provided, in the cargo space or on the suitcase, for the manual separation of the securing means and the securing elements from each other, for use, for example, in station wagons.

Abstract: A window shade for motor vehicles has a window shade web material 14 which is designed for being adapted during retraction and extension to the shape of the window, namely in respect to the width dimensions and/or in respect to the curvature. To this end, the window shade web material 14 is made either from a window shade web which can be expanded or stretched in the transverse direction, or from two or more non-expandable window shade webs 15 and 16 which, in the extended state, approximate the shape of the respective window in the desired manner. An additional mounting frame 65 can be used in all cases, in which the elements which are parts of the window shade are arranged, or stored, in order to create a component in this way, which can be installed as a whole in the vehicle on the assembly line.

Abstract: A automobile rear window shade 9 having a windup roller (15) rotatably seated in a housing (13) in the automobile. The windup roller (15) is pre-stressed in the wind-up direction of the window shade web (17) by a spring (16). Two pivot levers (19, 21), which are pivotably seated on the housing (13), are provided for unrolling the window shade web (17). Couplings (31) between the pivot levers (19, 21) and a gear motor (29) are provided for operating the pivot levers (19, 21). The couplings (31) are flexible over sections of their length, and to prevent kinking of the flexible sections kink-protection structures 44 are provided.

Abstract: A cargo area divider for a vehicle is provided which can be automatically transferred into an operative position or a non-operative position by a motor drive. Monitors for locking mechanisms of the operative position serve to dynamically block a roller blind shaft for the divider. Also, it is provided to monitor a loading level of the cargo area and to trigger an automatic transfer of a divider net or a partition wall into the operating position in response to the loading level exceeding a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A side window roll-up blind for motor vehicles has a winding shaft which is rotatably supported preferably behind the side lining of the door or of the B-column (3). Through a slot in the door (7), a blind material (31) can be drawn out, which covers the window (21). For this purpose, an actuating member engages on the edge of the blind material (31) that covers the furthest distance. The actuating member is a linear-form element which, depending on the embodiment, is either pull-resistant or pressure-resistant. The blind material (31) itself can be held clamped-open beside the window with the aid of at least one guide rail or of one or two pressure-resistant or bending-resistant actuating members.

Abstract: A rear window roll-up blind for motor vehicles is provided which has a winding shaft that is rotatably supported preferably under the hat deposit area. A blind material can be drawn through a slot in the hat deposit area out which covers the window (3). For this purpose, an actuating member engages on the edge of the blind material (11) that covers the greatest distance. The actuating member is a linear-form element which can be either tension-resistant or pressure-resistant. The blind material itself can be held clamped-open beside the window with the aid of at least one guide rail or one or two pressure- or bending-resistant actuating members.

Abstract: A separating mechanism 13 is provided which includes a winding shaft 19 that is rotatably supported in a housing 14. A separating net 15 can be wound on the winding shaft 19 and can be stretched in the space between the housing 14 of the separating mechanism 13 and the roof lining of a passenger car. Since the winding shaft 19 generates a greater torque that the user must counteract with increasing draw-off of the separating net 15, a drive mechanism 18 is provided that provides that from a predetermined draw-out length onward the drive torque for the winding shaft 19 is switched to a reduced level. This switch-over is either brought about as a second, weaker drive spring 39 is activated, or as a second drive spring 93 is switched parallel to the drive spring 38 for the winding shaft 19. The two auxiliary springs 39, 93 operate, however, only over a limited turning range of the winding shaft 19.

Abstract: A stowage apparatus for a cargo area of a motor vehicle has a cargo area floor equipped with at least one recess. At least one insert frame fits into the at least one recess of the cargo area floor and can be fastened on the vehicle by an attachment mechanism. The present stowage apparatus is particularly suitable for passenger cars.