Abstract: A spoke star is made of a fiber-reinforced plastic and formed as a star-shaped closed ring, the spoke star having spokes between a hub-side inner circumference of the spoke star and a rim-side outer circumference of the spoke star, a single fiber bundle running repeatedly in the spoke star between the inner circumference and the outer circumference along spokes of the spoke star. The spokes may be formed as double spokes, the spokes having a loop at the rim-side outer circumference of the spoke star. The loops allow for a better load transfer to the spoke star.

Abstract: An assembly (18) comprises a motorcycle tire (12) and at least one insert (16) for a sidewall of the tire (12). The insert (16) is removably fastened to the sidewall. The sidewall insert (16) comprises two free end edges arranged so that, when the tire (12) is mounted on a mounting support (14) in order to form a mounted assembly (10) and when the mounted assembly (10) is mounted on the motorcycle, the insert (16) can be mounted on and removed from the sidewall of the tire (12) without removing the mounted assembly (10) from the motorcycle. An insert (16) and a set of inserts that can be used in such an assembly (18), are disclosed together with a method for mounting an insert (16) or a set of inserts in order to form such an assembly (18).

Abstract: The invention refers to the internal connection of a rear bicycle wheel hub (1) comprising a cylindrical body (2) that surrounds an axle (3), where a proximal end (2b) of the body (2) is attached to a freehub body (4) that surrounds a freewheel system (6). A connecting mechanism (5) between the body (2) and the freewheel system (6) of the freehub body (4) is characterized in that it comprises a connecting crown (7) coupled to an inner surface (2c) of the body (2) that connects with a ring (6a) in the freewheel system (6) and an elastic ring (8) seated in a circular recess (9) on a lateral surface (7c) of the connecting crown (7) so that it can expand towards the inner surface (2c) of the body (2) and fix the connecting crown (7) inside the body (2).

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle wheel mounting apparatus according to one aspect. The apparatus includes first and second L-shaped members which telescopically couple together and rollers rotatably coupled to the L-shaped members. There is also provided a vehicle wheel mounting apparatus according to another aspect. The apparatus includes a pair of wheel-mounted elongate members, a pair of rollers rotatably coupled to respective said elongate members, and a pair of channels via which the elongate members are telescoping coupled together. Each of the channels is u-shaped in lateral section.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire includes a tread portion, a pair of sidewall portions, a pair of bead portions, a carcass extending between the pair of bead portions, and an inner rubber extending between the pair of bead portions on an inner side of the carcass. The inner rubber includes a first portion extending in the tread portion with a first thickness and a second portion extending in each of or one of the pair of sidewall portions with a second thickness. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness. In a tire meridian cross-section, a cross-sectional area of the inner rubber is in a range from 1.5% to 10% of an inner-cavity cross-sectional area of the pneumatic tire.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises: a tread portion having a ground contacting surface; a sidewall portions having an outer surface; a bead portions; a carcass extending between the bead portions; and an inner rubber extending between bead portions. The inner rubber comprises a first portion extending through the tread portion with a first thickness t1, and a second portion extending through the sidewall portion with a second thickness t2. The first thickness t1 is more than the second thickness t2. In a meridian cross section of the tire under its normal state, when a first reference point (Pb1), a second reference point (Pb2), a shoulder reference point (Ps), a reference line segment (Lb), and a shoulder line segment (Ls) are defined, then a length (L1) of the shoulder line segment (Ls) is 85.9% to 89.3% of a length (L2) of the reference line segment (Lb).

Abstract: A pneumatic tire (1) includes: a tread portion (2) including a land portion (24) divided by a plurality of main grooves (22) formed on a tread surface (21); an inner liner (7) constituting a tire inner surface (7A) on an inner side of the tread portion (2); and a mount member (10) which is provided on the tire inner surface (7A), and to which electric equipment can be attached. In the pneumatic tire (1), acetone extraction amount (AE2) of a rubber composition constituting the inner liner (7) is larger than acetone extraction amount AE1 of a rubber composition constituting the mount member (10).

Abstract: A tire includes a tread portion; a pair of bead portions; a pair of sidewall portions, each of which extend between the tread portion and a respective bead portion; a carcass that extends from one bead portion to the other, through the sidewall portions and tread portion; and an inner surface that defines a tire cavity; wherein the tread portion comprises a belt disposed outside of the carcass in a radial direction of the tire, the belt comprising one or more belt plies that extend in an axial direction of the tire; wherein each sidewall portion comprises an intermediate layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the carcass, wherein each intermediate layer comprises an outer edge that overlaps the belt and an inner edge arranged in the sidewall portion or bead portion; wherein the tire further comprises an inner layer arranged inward in the tire radial direction from the tread portion, the inner layer having a thickness in the radial direction defined by the carcass and inner surface; and wherei

Abstract: The invention relates to a tire (1) that can be regrooved at least once, and the tread of which has at least one re-cuttable groove (3). According to the invention, after regrooving, the height (HR) of said at least one re-cut groove (3) is greater than or equal to 70% of the groove height (HN3) of said at least one re-cuttable groove of the tire when new.

Abstract: A heavy duty pneumatic tire includes a crown circumferential groove, a shoulder circumferential groove, crown lateral grooves, and crown blocks. The crown circumferential groove includes crown first-side vertexes and crown second-side vertexes and thus zigzags. The shoulder circumferential groove includes shoulder inner-side vertexes and shoulder outer-side vertexes. The crown lateral grooves are disposed at two pitch intervals of a zigzag of the crown circumferential groove and connect between the crown first-side vertexes and the shoulder inner-side vertexes. The crown blocks have crown sub-grooves having a groove width less than a groove width of the crown lateral groove. The crown sub-groove includes at least two transverse grooves extending across the crown block.

Abstract: A pneumatic tire comprises a tread portion, a pair of sidewall portions, a pair of bead portions, a carcass extending between the portions, and an inner rubber extending between the portions, on the inner side of the carcass. The inner rubber comprises a first portion extending through the tread portion with a first thickness and a second portion extending through the sidewall portions with a second thickness smaller than the first thickness. The land ratio of the tread portion 2 is 65% or more.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for monitoring tire aging with respect to a motor vehicle and/or across vehicle fleets. A computing device (e.g., cloud server) is linked to vehicle-mounted data acquisition devices which provide signals corresponding to ambient temperature and contained air temperatures for respective tires. The computing device ascertains oxidative aging characteristics for the tires, based on at least the collected ambient temperature and respective contained air temperature, and respective rates of accumulation thereof with respect to time and/or distance traveled, and further ascertains the oxidative aging characteristics for each tire with respect to a fixed reference ambient temperature, and respective rates of accumulation thereof with respect to time and/or distance traveled. Selectively generated output signals correspond to monitored characteristics and respective rates of accumulation thereof for the respective tires.

Abstract: A motorcycle tire includes a tread portion, a pair of sidewall portions, a pair of bead portions, and a carcass extending between the bead portions in a toroidal manner. Each of the sidewall portions is provided with a sidewall rubber. In each of the sidewall portions, a minimum thickness (Ts) is 50% or less of a minimum tire thickness (Ta) from a respective one of tread edges to a tire inner cavity surface. A minimum thickness (Ds) of the sidewall rubber is from 0.3 to 1.9 mm.

Abstract: A tire including a decorative section provided to a base surface disposed at a tire side section. Plural first pattern areas are disposed along a tire circumferential direction in the decorative section, with each of the first pattern areas being configured including plural first asterisk protrusions and plural second asterisk protrusions having a height of from 0.05 mm to 1.0 mm from the base surface and disposed at a pitch of from 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm. Respective surface areas of the plurality of the first pattern areas disposed along the tire circumferential direction gradually decrease toward one direction side or toward both direction sides in the tire circumferential direction.

Abstract: A tyre includes a tread forming a part of an outer surface, and sound-absorbing material formed as a ribbon and attached to an inner surface of a body of the tyre. The ribbon extends from a first end of the ribbon to a second end of the ribbon and the shape of the ribbon tapers such that a thickness (Tr) of the ribbon decreases towards the second end of the ribbon. The first end of the ribbon is in contact with the second end of the ribbon, and/or a gap (G) is arranged between the first end of the ribbon and the second end of the ribbon such that a maximum width (Wg) of the gap (G), as measured along the body of the tyre, is at most 5 mm.

Abstract: A device for maintaining and changing the pressure in a is provided whereby the inner pressure space of the tire is connected through a pump to a pressure accumulator which, at its input and/or output into the inner pressure space of the tire, is fitted with at least one pressure control element. The pump can be a peristaltic pump in the shape of a deformable hose placed on the perimeter of the tire, fitted with an air inlet and an air outlet, while the air inlet and the air outlet are positioned on the perimeter of the tire distant from each other by a preset length, dependent on the deformation of the tire.

Abstract: A method for assisting a driver in controlling a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a road wheel and at least one vehicle sensor configured to provide vehicle condition data, the road wheel comprising a tyre sensor configured to output tyre operation data, the method comprising: receiving tyre operation data from the tyre sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of a track; receiving vehicle condition data from at least one vehicle sensor during the vehicle being controlled along at least one lap of the track; determining, based on the tyre operation data and vehicle condition data, an intervention the driver should make during a future lap of the track; and communicating the intervention to the driver.

Abstract: A system for setting multiple tire sensor identification codes includes a database and a handheld device. The database is for inputting and storing multiple vehicle owner information and multiple tire sensor identification codes associated with the vehicle owner information. The handheld device is for obtaining the multiple tire sensor identification codes from the database and transmitting the multiple tire sensor identification codes to multiple tire sensors so that each of the tire sensors stores one tire sensor identification code.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are described for sensing tire, vehicle, and/or surface conditions using tire-mounted sensors. An example tire assembly includes a vehicle tire, a substrate adapted to deform in accordance with deformation of the vehicle tire, and a set of conductive liquid sensors coupled to the vehicle tire via the substrate, where an electrical resistance of the set of conductive liquid sensors changes in accordance with deformation of the substrate.

Abstract: A tire pressure sensor attached to an air valve includes a body and two wings. The body has a face located between the two wings. The wings have ridges extending from the face, in a gradually expanding curved arc, to form an enlarged end. The ridges and the face together form a groove therebetween. An air valve includes a tube, a nut and a connector which is connected to one end of the tube. The nut is threaded onto the tube. The connector has end portions extending from two ends thereof. The connecting portion of the connector is engaged with the groove, and the protrusions abut against the inside of the ridges. The nut is rotated to drive the tube, and the connector presses the protrusions to contact against the ridges. This achieves a one-time lock attachment in a single step, offering improved functionality.

Abstract: Provided in the present disclosure are a coupler and a vehicle with the coupler. The coupler includes: a coupler body, having an accommodating cavity, a first impact protection pin flange being disposed on the coupler body; and a coupler tongue, pivotally connected to the coupler body. The coupler tongue includes a head portion and a tail portion. The tail portion is positioned inside the accommodating cavity, and a first interval d is formed between an end surface of the tail portion and the coupler body. The coupler tongue further includes a second impact protection pin flange, and a second interval b is formed between the first impact protection pin flange and the second impact protection pin flange, wherein the first interval d and the second interval b satisfy: d<b.

Abstract: A tow hook assembly coupled to the cross member of a vehicle. The tow hook assembly includes a housing, a tow hook, and a biasing member. The tow hook is pivotally coupled to the housing and positionable between an extended position and a retracted position. The biasing member is coupled to the tow hook and the housing to bias the tow hook towards the extended position. The tow hook is configured to pivot from the extended position towards the retracted position upon application of a force exceeding a threshold applied to the tow hook.

Abstract: An automated trailer coupling arrangement includes a downwardly opening receiver member supported in a bottom surface of a towed vehicle at a first vertical height and including pneumatic/electrical couplers, a shuttle member including pneumatic/electrical couplers to couple to pneumatic and electrical supply sources and an arm pivotably coupled to a towing vehicle at a second vertical height that is less than the first vertical height and including a carrier member to operably couple/uncouple with the shuttle member, and an actuator coupled to the carrier member to move the carrier between a first position where the carrier member is coupled with the shuttle member and the shuttle member is spaced from the receiver member, and a second position where the pneumatic couplers and electrical couplers are respectively coupled with one another and the carrier is uncoupled and spaced from the shuttle member.

Abstract: A vehicle including a cross member and a tow hook assembly. The tow hook assembly is coupled to the cross member and includes a housing, a tow hook, and a shear pin. The housing includes an arcuate interior. The tow hook is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The tow hook includes a retaining block and a receiving member having a distal portion extending from the retaining block and a leading portion extending from the distal portion. The shear pin is positionable to extend through the housing. When the tow hook is in the extended position and a force exceeding a predetermined threshold is applied to the leading portion of the receiving member, the shear pin shears to permit the retaining block of the tow hook to move along the arcuate interior of the housing and position the tow hook into the retracted position.

Abstract: A tow hook assembly including a crush box and a tow hook. The crush box includes a support section having a first end and an opposite second end, the tubular support section extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and a connector section provided at the first end of the tubular support section, the connector section including a face plate extending in a vehicle vertical direction perpendicular to the vehicle longitudinal direction, and an upper plate extending from an upper end of the face plate in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The tow hook includes a body having a first portion provided on an upper surface of the upper plate and extending parallel to the upper plate, and an attachment member extending at an oblique angle from the first portion.

Abstract: A system and method for operation of an autonomous vehicle (AV) yard truck is provided. A processor facilitates autonomous movement of the AV yard truck, and connection to and disconnection from trailers. A plurality of sensors are interconnected with the processor that sense terrain/objects and assist in automatically connecting/disconnecting trailers. A server, interconnected, wirelessly with the processor, that tracks movement of the truck around and determines locations for trailer connection and disconnection. A door station unlatches/opens rear doors of the trailer when adjacent thereto, securing them in an opened position via clamps, etc. The system computes a height of the trailer, and/or if landing gear of the trailer is on the ground and interoperates with the fifth wheel to change height, and whether docking is safe, allowing a user to take manual control, and optimum charge time(s). Reversing sensors/safety, automated chocking, and intermodal container organization are also provided.

Abstract: A trailer tow connector for a vehicle used in towing a trailer includes a housing that includes a body that has a cavity with electrical terminals that are configured to be in communication with a vehicle's electrical system. A cover is supported on the body and movable between a closed position in which the cavity is enclosed by the cover and an open position in which the cavity is accessible. A light is arranged in the housing and configured to illuminate the electrical terminals with the cover in the open position.

Abstract: A system for providing communication between a towing vehicle and a towed vehicle is provided. The system comprises a first communication device configured to be arranged in a rear end of the towing vehicle, and a second communication device configured to be arranged in a front end of the towed vehicle. The towing vehicle is provided with a first power transmission device arranged to be physically connected to a second power transmission device provided in the towed vehicle. The first and second communication devices are arranged on the first and second power transmission devices, respectively, such that in a power transmission connected state (PCS) the first and second communication devices are placed at a power transmission connected state distance (PCSD) from each other, wherein the power transmission connected state distance (PCSD) is less than a wireless communication range (COM-RAN).

Abstract: An example of an apparatus to transport utility-scale lithium-ion batteries in a racked and operational state. The apparatus includes a base and an isolation platform. In addition, the apparatus includes an isolator mounted on the base to support the isolation platform. The isolator is to dampen forces exerted on the isolation platform from the base. Furthermore, the apparatus includes a rack mounted onto the isolation platform. The rack is to secure a plurality of lithium-ion batteries to store energy at a utility-scale to be provided to a power distribution network. The plurality of lithium-ion batteries is racked in an operational state during transportation.

Abstract: A suspension strut assembly comprises a suspension strut 10 formed by a strut housing 10a having first and second ends and an outer surface, and a strut rod 10b which is telescopically engaged in the first end of the strut housing 10a. A thread 11a is formed on a sleeve 11 which is slideably engaged on the outside of the strut housing 10a. An anti-roll bar collar 13 is screwingly engaged on the outer surface of the strut housing 10a. The collar 13 has a plate 13a extending outwardly thereof for engaging with an anti-roll bar. An annular spring seat 14 is also screwingly engaged on the outer surface of the strut housing 10b between the collar 13 and the first end of the strut housing 10a. The collar 13 and spring seat 14 are each windable along the housing 10a to vary their longitudinal positions on the housing 10a.

Abstract: A vehicle has steering and drive wheels supported by legs articulated to the structure of the vehicle. Each leg is rotatably mounted on a main support around a transverse axis. The main support is rotatably mounted about the transverse axis on a base structure, which is connected to the structure of the vehicle. An actuator device is operatively interposed between the main support and the base support to adjust the position of the main support around the transverse axis, and consequently the height of the vehicle from the ground. A hub-bearing support carrying the wheel hub is rotatably mounted around a wheel steering axis on an auxiliary camber adjustment support. The latter is carried around a camber adjustment axis on a further auxiliary caster adjustment support. The latter is carried by the leg around a caster adjustment axis. The steering of the wheel and the camber adjustment are controlled by respective actuator devices.

Abstract: Suspension systems for recreational vehicles are disclosed. The suspension systems may include at least one adjustable member coupling a sway bar to respective suspensions. The suspension systems may include a torque actuator associated with a sway bar.

Abstract: A vehicle corner system for a dual-axle wheels assembly may include: a sub-frame; a first wheel interface having a first spinning axis about which a first wheel spins when connected to the first wheel interface; a first suspension linkage connected to and being transverse to the first wheel interface and to the sub-frame; a second wheel interface having a second spinning axis about which a second wheel spins when connected to the second wheel interface; a second suspension linkage connected to and being transverse to the second wheel interface and to the sub-frame; and a motion restrainer comprising a spring interconnecting the first suspension linkage and the second suspension linkage.

Abstract: A reefer truck power unit employs a plurality of power sources including roof mounted solar panels, momentum generation, shore power and high capacity storage batteries. The refrigeration system is configured for refrigerating a payload area of the vehicle utilizing power from the power sources, and employs a voltage converter for augmenting the power from the propulsion vehicle source for use with a native vehicle charging//starting system, and a transport load transformer for converting power from the power sources to 3 phase power for powering the refrigeration system. A bank of batteries stores power from the sources for subsequent dispersal to the refrigeration unit.

Abstract: An air-conditioning control device includes a processor comprising hardware, the processor being configured to execute: estimating an emotion of an occupant in a vehicle interior when a spot air conditioning is performed on the occupant; and controlling the spot air conditioning based on an estimation result.

Abstract: A reheating method for operating a refrigeration system for a motor vehicle is described, the refrigeration system includes a refrigerant compressor, which is connectable or connected to a primary line and a secondary line; an outer heat exchanger, which is arranged in the primary line; an evaporator, which is arranged in the primary line; a heating register, which is arranged in the secondary line; at least one movable temperature flap which is arranged upstream or downstream of the heating register in relation to a supply air flow direction; and at least one shut-off element, which is arranged downstream of the heating register in the secondary line. The reheating method includes adjusting the at least one shut-off element into a position in which refrigerant flows downstream of the heating register into the evaporator, while bypassing the external heat exchanger.

Abstract: A reheating method for operating a refrigeration system for a motor vehicle. The refrigeration system includes a refrigerant compressor, connected to a primary line and a secondary line; an external heat exchanger; an evaporator; a heating register; at least one movable temperature flap; and at least one shutoff element, which is arranged downstream of the heating register in the secondary line. The reheating method includes following steps: setting the at least one shutoff element in a position in which the refrigerant flows into the evaporator downstream of the heating register while bypassing the external heat exchanger, and incorporating at least one further heat sink, which is fluidically arranged in parallel or in series to the evaporator, in particular a chiller operating as a water heat pump evaporator and/or the external heat exchanger operating as an air heat pump evaporator.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a body, a cabin that is defined by the body, an air delivery system, and a controller. The air delivery system includes a blower, an air register, ductwork, and an intake module. The air register is positioned within the cabin. The ductwork extends between the blower and the air register. The intake module is positioned upstream of the blower. The controller adjusts a speed of the blower as a function of a speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus and coolant pump for use in a thermal management system includes a pump housing having an inlet for receiving coolant from the thermal management system and at least first and second outlets extending from the pump housing for directing coolant to at least a first and a second coolant loop. An impeller coupled to an electrical pump motor drives the coolant from the inlet to the first or the second outlet. A valve mounted between the impeller and the first and second outlets selectively directs the flow of coolant through the first or the second outlet. A temperature sensor installed on the pump housing inlet measures the temperature of the coolant entering the coolant pump.

Abstract: When front and rear air conditioning units perform dehumidification heating operation, and when a battery is to be cooled, a refrigeration cycle circuit performs cooling operation and supplies a liquid-phase refrigerant to front and rear evaporators and a battery cooling heat exchanger. A heating circuit supplies a high temperature liquid heated by an electric heater to front and rear heater cores. Air cooled by the front and rear evaporators is warmed by the front and rear heater cores and supplied to a passenger compartment. A battery cooling liquid cooled by the battery cooling heat exchanger is delivered to the battery and cools the battery.

Abstract: A cooling system of a vehicle, including a coolant circuit, which can be operated as a cooling circuit for an AC operation and as a heat pump circuit for a heating operation, an evaporator, a coolant compressor, a heat exchanger in the form of a coolant condenser or gas cooler for the coolant circuit or in the form of a heat pump evaporator for the heat pump circuit, a first expansion element which is paired with the evaporator, a second expansion element, the heat pump evaporator function of which is paired with the heat exchanger, and an inner heat exchanger with a high-pressure section and a low-pressure section. The low-pressure section is fluidically connected to the downstream coolant compressor. The high-pressure section of the inner heat exchanger is arranged in a coolant circuit section which connects the second expansion element to the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A microclimate system for a vehicle occupant includes multiple microclimate thermal effectors. Each of the microclimate thermal effectors has a corresponding thermal effector controller and is configured to at least partially control an occupant thermal comfort. Each of the microclimate thermal effectors includes at least one sensor configured to determine a microclimate parameter corresponding to at least one microclimate thermal effector of the multiple microclimate thermal effectors. A microclimate system controller is in communication with a plurality of thermal effector controllers. An optimizer is configured to apply a corresponding weighting value from a plurality of weighting values to each thermal effector controller in the plurality microclimate thermal effectors.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a thermal management fluid module for a vehicle using a circulating fluid such as a refrigerant or a coolant, the thermal management fluid module including a manifold plate in which a plurality of fluid flow channels are formed, and a thermal interference avoidance unit which is coupled to the manifold plate and in which fluid flow channels having a relatively high temperature or low temperature are formed to be separated and spaced apart from other fluid flow channels among the fluid flow channels.

Abstract: An industrial vehicle sun protector for the protection of an operator located in the cabin of an industrial vehicle, comprising: a mounting arrangement configured to be installed in the cabin of an industrial vehicle, and a rigid shade member for obstructing the passage of sun rays therethrough, the shade member being pivotably connected to the mounting arrangement such that the shade member is pivotable between a stored position and different selectable deployed positions, wherein adjustment from one of the deployed positions to another one of the deployed positions allows for protecting the operator from sun rays at different positions of the sun, wherein a pivoting of the shade member from the stored position to any one of the different selectable deployed positions results in an angular displacement of the shade member greater than 90°.

Abstract: A visor assembly for an automobile includes an outer perimeter. The visor assembly further includes an electrochromic device configured to switch between a transparent state and a darkened state. The electrochromic device includes a first substrate defining a first element surface and a second element surface, a second substrate spaced away from the first substrate and defining a third element surface and a fourth element surface, and an electroactive medium positioned between the first and second substrates. The visor assembly further includes a liquid-crystal device configured to switch between a transparent state and a reflective state and a reflective polarizer positioned between the electrochromic device and the liquid-crystal device.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a beam, an inner panel, a lever lock bracket, and a beam bracket. The beam extends inside the vehicle door in a front-rear direction of a vehicle. The inner panel includes an inner plate. The lever lock bracket is configured to restrict an operation of the door latch mechanism when contact from a side of the vehicle occurs. The beam bracket includes a front vertical wall surface and a rear vertical wall surface. The lever lock bracket is disposed on a vehicle front side of the beam bracket. The rear vertical wall surface of the beam bracket is provided toward an outer side in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle. The front vertical wall surface of the beam bracket includes an inclined surface inclined on the vehicle front side toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction.

Abstract: An opening-and-closing body driving device includes an extendable unit including a spindle, a nut, a rod, a bearing, and a guide tube; and a driving unit. The guide tube includes an insertion portion, and an inner tube configured to allow movement of the nut in the axial direction and restrict rotation of the nut. A surface of the bearing facing a direction opposite to an insertion direction, in which the insertion portion is inserted, is defined as a first reference surface, and a surface of the housing facing a direction opposite to the insertion direction is defined as a second reference surface. A distance from the first reference surface of the bearing to a distal end of the inner peripheral wall is longer than a distance from the second reference surface of the housing to a distal end of the outer peripheral wall in the axial direction.

Abstract: A sunroof water drainage member, which is I-shaped and mounted to lie across a sunroof opening, and has a body portion extending the vehicle width, and a pair of water drainage portions on both sides of the body portion in the vehicle width direction. Each water drainage portion may have a main portion connected to the body portion and extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a first tip end portion connected to a front end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; a second tip end portion connected to a rear end of the main portion in the longitudinal direction; and a first wall portion positioned on the opposite side of the main portion to the body portion in the vehicle width direction, and at least a part of the first tip end portion and part of the second tip end portion are each positioned below the main portion.

Abstract: A vehicle roof including an openable folding roof and a tensioning cable which tensions the folding roof in the closed state. One front end of the cable is fixedly anchored to a front roof part of the folding roof and at the rear end is held on a rear roof component which is fixed to the vehicle. The tensioning cable is length-adjustable for adjusting the cable tension via a tensioning cable system. The tensioning cable system comprises a latching base fixedly anchored to the rear roof component, a latching element attached to the rear end of the tensioning cable, and a latching mechanism which is adjustable in multiple stages and disposed between the latching base and the latching element for adjusting the longitudinal position of latching element relative to the latching base only in the longitudinal direction. The latching element in the adjusted position is held so as to be latched in a form-fitting manner to the latching base.

Abstract: A vehicle body frame includes a lower frame fixed to a floor of a vehicle to define a lower region of an internal space in the vehicle, a roof frame connected to an upper portion of the lower frame to define an upper region of the internal space, configured to slid in a vertical direction of the vehicle with respect to the lower frame, to expand the internal space upwards when the roof frame slides upwards, a lower door frame forming a lower portion of a vehicle door, and an upper door frame connected to the lower door frame to form an upper portion of the vehicle door, and configured to slid together with the roof frame to expand the vehicle door upwards when the roof frame slides upwards.