Abstract: A vehicle may include a frame structure, a body mounted to the frame structure, and a door structure defining a first side segment defining a portion of a first side of the vehicle, a second side segment defining a portion of a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side, and a roof segment extending from the first side segment to the second side segment and defining a portion of a top of the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a door mechanism coupled to the door structure and configured to move the door structure between a closed position and an open position, relative to the body.

Abstract: An embodiment lower gate stopper structure includes a stopper unit configured to protrude from an upper end of a groove positioned adjacent to an inner surface of a gate, a rack unit connected to the stopper unit and configured to move longitudinally to cause the stopper unit to protrude, and a controller configured to selectively control protrusion of the stopper unit based on an open or closed state of the gate.

Abstract: A roof rack attachable to a convertible roof is provided. A further aspect employs a roof rack with a mounting bracket removeably insertable into a hole or pocket of a fabric convertible roof. In another aspect, a roller sunshade for a convertible roof is provided. Moreover, an additional aspect is of a sunshade assembly which includes a forwardly extendable shade and wind-up roller, and a rearwardly extendable roller shade and wind-up roller.

Abstract: A fixed window glass assembly with a resin frame, wherein the resin frame is attached to a peripheral edge portion of a fixed window glass to be mounted to a vehicle and has a guide portion for guiding an elevating window glass, the resin frame is formed of an integrally molded product including a harder portion and a softer portion covering the harder portion, the harder portion being formed in a U-character shape in section to wrap the peripheral edge portion of the fixed window glass in a thickness direction thereof. The harder portion includes a buffer portion at a part of the peripheral edge portion of the fixed window glass to buffer stresses to be generated between the fixed window glass and the resin frame.

Abstract: A modular, multi-component hard top assembly for a vehicle having an interior with front passenger seating, rear passenger seating, and a rear cargo area is provided. In one example implementation, the hard top assembly includes a base frame configured to removably couple to a body of the vehicle, and a plurality of removable roof panels selectively coupleable to the base frame to create a substantially contiguous roof over the vehicle interior. Each removable roof panel of the plurality of removable roof panels is separately removable from the base frame to provide an open air configuration at that specific location of the hard top assembly while enabling a user to detach, remove, and transport a smaller portion of the hard top assembly without assistance or specialized equipment.

Abstract: A vehicle may include a frame structure, a body mounted to the frame structure, and a door structure defining a first side segment defining a portion of a first side of the vehicle, a second side segment defining a portion of a second side of the vehicle opposite the first side, and a roof segment extending from the first side segment to the second side segment and defining a portion of a top of the vehicle. The vehicle may also include a door mechanism coupled to the door structure and configured to move the door structure between a closed position and an open position, relative to the body.

Abstract: A cargo containment body with movable wall panels that always remain substantially parallel to a vertical side of the cargo containment body.

Abstract: A golf cart enclosure system for a golf cart having a passenger cabin, a roof mounted on a frame for covering the passenger cabin and a front windshield. The system comprises a guide rail secured to the frame proximate the roof and a panel of a length sufficient to extend from the guide rail to the golf cart passenger cabin below. A plurality of swivel rollers is provided, wherein a first end of the swivel roller rollably engages the guide rail and wherein a second end of the swivel roller is fastened to the panel. The panel slidably moves along the guide rail from a closed position where the panel is fully extended to an open position where the panel is retracted.

Abstract: A door system, kit, and canopy for a vehicle. The door system includes a door 1 formed by a door frame and a skin extending over the door frame. A connection element is couplable to the door 1 to removably attach door 1 to a frame of the vehicle. Door 1 is dimensioned so that, when removed from the vehicle frame, door 1 is stowable one of under and within a canopy of the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle provided with at least one front axis and at least one rear axis, one vehicle frame and at least one loading box or loading surface which can be raised or lowered in a vertical direction by way of lifting devices, in addition to a loading ramp located in the rear area of the vehicle. At least one loading box or loading surface is arranged behind at least one rear axis such that it forms an inner loading ramp (9). At least one opening surface is arranged in a lateral (16) and rear position (20) on the vehicle frame and used to release loading openings for loading or emptying.

Abstract: A weather strip 20 for double doors comprises: an installation base member 21 installed on a door join part side of a prior closing rear door 2 of double doors arranged on a side part of an automobile; a hollow seal member 22 which is integrally molded with the installation base member 21 and makes an elastic contact with a post closing front door 1 when the door is closed; and a fin 50 connected to a lower side of the hollow seal member 22, which includes a plane installation piece 51 installed on a lower end on a door join part side of the rear door 2 and a seal piece 52 which is integrally molded with the installation piece 51 and makes an elastic contact with the front door 1 when the door is closed, wherein: the installation piece 51 of the fin 50 has a concave ditch 80 formed on an installation surface side thereof, continuously extending from a lower side of the hollow seal member 22 to a hole 130 which is provided on a lower end on the door join part side of the rear door 2 and bores in the rear door

Abstract: Golf cart weather enclosures have roll-up doors, which coil on spools for storage. The roll-up doors are configured of panels joined by hinges or are configured from sheets of transparent plastic. Each roll-up door has side edges which are received in a pair of spaced vertical tracks extending from the floor to the roof of the golf cart to stabilize the roll-up doors. The spools are rotated either by electric motors and/or springs in a first direction to close the roll-up doors and rotated in the opposite direction to open and store the roll-up doors in the roof.

Abstract: An active body ventilation system which is dynamically responsive to vehicle status parameters, including for example the door open/closed status and the HVAC system status. An active ventilation unit is attached with a body wall which includes a portal housing defining a portal, a portal cover and a portal cover actuator for selectively adjusting the portal cover to thereby increase or decrease the unobstructed size of the opening of the portal. The active ventilation unit is interfaced electronically to various sensors of the motor vehicle, in which programming of an electronic control module determines optimum positioning of the portal covering via selective actuation of the portal cover actuator.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle is provided with a vehicle body, a first door, and a second door. The vehicle body has front and rear ends with a door opening formed through a lateral side of the vehicle body. The door opening allows passenger ingress and egress to and from an interior of the vehicle. The first door is pivotally connected to the vehicle body at an upper region of the door opening for partially enclosing an upper portion of the door opening. The second door is pivotally connected to the vehicle body at a lower region of the door opening for enclosing a lower portion of the door opening. The first and second doors cooperate to collectively enclose the door opening.

Abstract: A system and device of sliding panels contained in a frame that allows the panels to be stored in one part of the frame and moved to different parts when in use. Panels slide along horizontally and vertically within the frame so that various alternate placement of panels can close the frame, or create openings of different sizes, shapes and locations within the frame. The panels within this system can be used to enclose a vehicle or structure; to protect the interior of the structure and its occupants from inclement weather; miscellaneous intrusions such as insects, dirt and the like; as well as from firearm, chemical, and biological assault. The panels can be readily changed to accommodate to these needs by substituting a panel made of an appropriate material. If the panel system is used in modular form, even panel walls of buildings can be rapidly constructed. The device also can be used for a multi-panel display device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective door for drivers' cabins, in particular for utility vehicles. The design achieves maximum flexibility for protecting the driver both against influences of weather and injury. The protective door has a first door element, with a restraining arrangement, which can be locked on a front pillar of a driver's cab for securing against the driver falling out laterally. Further included is a weather protection unit for the door.

Abstract: An open air system for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel, which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover. In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels are movable from above a passenger compartment to below a generally horizontal plane. A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window, which can be raised and lowered.

Abstract: An open air system (21) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (23, 25), which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover (29). In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels (23, 25) are movable from above a passenger compartment (33) to below a generally horizontal plane (261). A further aspect of the present invention provides a back window (27), which can be raised and lowered.

Abstract: A system and device of sliding panels contained in a frame that allows the panels to be stored in one part of the frame and moved to different parts when in use. Panels slide along horizontally and vertically within the frame so that various alternate placement of panels can close the frame, or create openings of different sizes, shapes and locations within the frame. The panels within this system can be used to enclose a vehicle or structure; to protect the interior of the structure and its occupants from inclement weather; miscellaneous intrusions such as insects, dirt and the like; as well as from firearm, chemical, and biological assault. The panels can be readily changed to accommodate to these needs by substituting a panel made of an appropriate material. If the panel system is used in modular form, even panel walls of buildings can be rapidly constructed. The device also can be used for a multi-panel display device.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) with a vehicle roof (2) with a sequence of cover elements (8) which are guided on roof-mounted guides for selective closing or at least partial clearance of a roof opening (6) in the vehicle roof (2), and the cover elements (8) can be swung out and are located stacked in their swung out position on the back end of the roof opening (6) for complete clearance of the roof opening (6), the roof opening (6) extending as far as the rear trunk lid (9). The cover elements are louvers (8) of a louvered roof (7) and at least the rear louvers, which in their rear closed position are located in the rear window area, are transparent louvers or glass louvers. In this configuration, the cover elements or louvers (8) are located in a compact stacked arrangement in the area above the hat rack (11).

Abstract: A vehicle door which can be used as a tailgate or a side door of a vehicle and a manufacturing method of this vehicle door is provided. A tailgate (1) which is a vehicle door is formed of an outer panel (2) on an outer side of a vehicle, an inner panel (3) on an inner side of the vehicle, and a module plate (4) to which door parts such as a wiper motor (18) are attached, and a lining (6). The inner panel (3) is in a frame shape with only a marginal portion (10) of the whole periphery left and with an opening (11) formed therein, which results in reduction in the weight of the tailgate (1).

Abstract: An over the highway vehicle having a body defining an occupant space and an access opening to the space is provided. A passenger access door is pivotally connected to the body. The door has pivotally connected upper and lower sections and is pivotal relative to the body between a closed position and partial and full open positions allowing unobstructed passage into and out of the space. The lower section is pivotal relative to the upper section between an aligned condition for closing the opening and a condition wherein the panels are generally juxtaposed. A tether is interposed between the cab and the lower section for limiting pivotal movement of the door when the door is in its aligned condition to the partially open position and permitting movement of the door to the full open position when the door is in the juxtaposed condition.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a dual panel vehicle rear closure assembly is actuated by a cable drive assembly. Cables push a rear panel upward from a closed position to a second position above the roof. The cables may then push both panels forward toward a third position to open a rear opening in the roof. A motor pushes the cables through channels to slide the rear panel. Free ends of cables are guided into cable return tubes. Compression assist springs in the tubes are compressed by the cables when the rear panel is in its closed position and provide a counterbalance force to assist in opening the panel. The compression springs may be shorter than the full cable. The shorter springs can be made stronger for applying the balancing forces to the lower portion of the panel travel.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a wing door 1 of a truck, which is hinged to a vehicle body of a truck is accommodated in a space defined by a frame 2 when the wing door 1 is closed. The apparatus comprises a first arm 4 pivotally mounted on the vehicle body so as to pivotally move in association with the opening and closing of the wing door; a second arm 6 swingably linked between one end of the first arm 4 and the wing door 1; a spring 16 having one end supported relative to the vehicle body for generating a biasing force to lift up the wing door 1; a spring rod 11 connected to the other end of the spring 16 so as to move in association with the extension and retraction of the spring 16; a third arm 9 swingably linked between the other end of the first arm 4 and the spring rod 11; and a guide 13 for guiding the spring rod 11 or a link point 10 between the third arm 9 and the spring rod 11 for moving the spring rod in a direction substantially parallel with the axis of the spring 16.

Abstract: A convertible track system for an automotive vehicle includes a plurality of frame members each having a predetermined surface area, at least one of the frame members having a portion of exposed surface area adapted to receive a mounting mechanism thereon.

Abstract: A glass holding device for mid-gates of vehicles is disclosed. In the glass holding device, a first hinge unit is provided at the upper portion of a gate body for rotatably connecting the lower end of a glass to the upper portion of the gate body. A folding trim panel is rotatably mounted at the lower end thereof to the lower portion of the gate body using a second hinge unit. A panel fastening unit fastens or releases the trim panel to or from the gate body. In order to house the glass in the gate body prior to laying down the mid-gate on the floor of the vehicle for unifying a passenger compartment and a cargo compartment into a single compartment, the glass is easily and simply rotated downward around the first hinge unit, and so it is easy to manipulate the mid-gate. Since the trim panel covers the folded glass, it is possible to safely and cleanly protect the folded glass when laying down the mid-gate.

Abstract: A door assembly is provided comprising a plurality of interlocked door panels. Each of the door panels defines a length dimension, a height dimension, and a thickness dimension. Each of the door panels also defines a female portion, a male portion, and a panel body portion. The female portion and the male portion are defined near opposite extremes of the height dimension. The panel body portion mechanically couples the female portion to the male portion. The female portion defines an inside diameter. The male portion defines an outside diameter. The inside diameter of the female portion is sized to accommodate the outside diameter of the male portion. Each of the door panels are interlocked to an adjacent one of the door panels via accommodation of a male portion of one of the panels within a female portion of another of the panels. The female portion is preferably a rigid metal, e.g., Aluminum, and the male and panel body portions are preferably a plastic material, e.g., polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Abstract: A passenger compartment cover for a convertible vehicle for screening out debris, sunlight glare, and insects from the users in the passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle. The passenger compartment cover for a convertible vehicle includes sheets of mesh material being securely attached to one another and being adapted to cover a passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle; and also includes pieces of mesh material being fastenable to the sheets of mesh material and forming windows therein; and further includes fastening members being attached to the sheets of mesh material and the pieces of mesh material for fastening the sheets of mesh material and the pieces of mesh material to the convertible vehicle.

Abstract: A backhoe (1) includes an upper structure (3) supported by a traveling device (2) to be rotatable about a vertical swivel axis (X). The upper structure (3) carries an excavator (4) and a cab (12) and has a rear edge (3A) formed arcuate about the swivel axis (X) in plan view. The cab (12) defines an opening (31) with a door (32) attached through hinges (34). The door (32) is pivotable about a vertical open/close axis (Y) of hinges (34). The hinges (34) are arranged on a rear edge opening (31). Each hinge (34) includes a pair of hinges (34A and 34B) which are bent to place the axis (Y) forwardly of the rear end of door (32). Consequently, when the door (32) is set to a fully open position, the free end of door (32) is displaced to a position forwardly of the rear edge (3A) of upper structure (3).

Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible top arrangement for a vehicle, comprising a top mechanism, which actuates a convertible top and is arranged on a body of the vehicle, a rear window, which is designed to close an aperture in the convertible top when the top mechanism is closed, a rear-window mechanism arranged outside the top mechanism engaging on the rear window and on the body, the rear-window mechanism of the rear window being capable of being lowered outside the convertible top, thereby freeing the aperture, and raised against the convertible top, thereby closing the aperture, wherein the rear-window mechanism is designed as a double four-joint system that can be folded up in a Z shape.

Abstract: A motor vehicle, especially a limousine or a coupe, with a motor vehicle roof with body-mounted lengthwise-extending roof side rails (5), with a roof opening in the motor vehicle roof, with a movable roof part arrangement, especially a louvered roof, for selectively closing or at least partially clearing the roof opening, and with a rear window (13) which adjoins the motor vehicle roof, the movable roof part arrangement or the louvered roof having elements or louvers (7) which are movably guided on lateral guides and which can be lowered into a rear storage space (16) which is located essentially under the equator line (17) of the motor vehicle when the roof is opened. The rear window (13) is movable by guides on the body and can be lowered from its closed position, in which it closes a rear window opening in the vehicle body, into an open position in which it is removed from the rear window opening and is located at least partially under the trunk lid (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for opening and closing a wing door 1 of a truck, which is hinged to a vehicle body of a truck is accommodated in a space defined by a frame 2 when the wing door 1 is closed. The apparatus comprises a first arm 4 pivotally mounted on the vehicle body so as to pivotally move in association with the opening and closing of the wing door; a second arm 6 swingably linked between one end of the first arm 4 and the wing door 1; a spring 16 having one end supported relative to the vehicle body for generating a biasing force to lift up the wing door 1; a spring rod 11 connected to the other end of the spring 16 so as to move in association with the extension and retraction of the spring 16; a third arm 9 swingably linked between the other end of the first arm 4 and the spring rod 11; and a guide 13 for guiding the spring rod 11 or a link point 10 between the third arm 9 and the spring rod 11 for moving the spring rod in a direction substantially parallel with the axis of the spring 16.

Abstract: A movable roof system for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover while the vehicle is being driven. In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels are movable from above a passenger compartment to below a plane defined by a closed rear deck lid.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle open air system includes a pair of vehicle side frames, one or more movement mechanisms, a back window assembly and an automatic actuator. In another aspect of the present invention, an automotive vehicle includes a front header panel, first and second vehicle side frames, first and second tracks, a sunroof panel, a back window panel and an electrical system operable to coordinate movement of the sunroof panel and the back window panel.

Abstract: A closure panel mounting for a window opening of a vehicle body structure includes a U-shaped three sided recess into which the panel is slidable, with a fourth side of the closure panel engaged by another closure panel included in the vehicle body structure. In a first embodiment the panel is slid vertically down into tracks extending along the recess, and a top panel has an edge engaging the fourth side of the panel. In a second embodiment, the recess tracks extend horizontally and the panel is slid into the recess from the rear, a vehicle tailgate engaging the end of the panel when swung closed to secure the closure panel in position.

Abstract: A window for use in a vehicular convertible top comprises a thin, flexible, optically transparent plastic substrate sheet, and a thin, flexible, optically transparent abrasion-resistant protective outer film layer adherently bonded as a permanent coating to both sides of the plastic substrate sheet. The protective outer film layer comprises a weatherable polymer which is transparent in thin film form reacted with a cross-linking agent and blended with a dispersed lubricant to provide a level of abrasion-resistance and a self-lubricating exterior surface to the finished protective outer film. The window withstands repeated folding and unfolding without self-adhesion of the contacting surfaces owing to the release properties provided by the lubricant. In one embodiment, the weatherable polymer comprises a solvent based solution of a polyurethane material reacted with a polyisocyanate cross-linking agent and blended with a polyol-ester glycol-based external lubricant.

Abstract: The invention concerns a folding top mechanism (1) for a convertible, a rollover protection system and a convertible. The top mechanism (1) is combined with a rollover bar (25) providing rollover protection, said rollover bar being pivotally connected to the top mechanism (1) so that it turns in synchronism with it, and that the rollover bar (25) forms a frame to which a rear window (4) is connected.

Abstract: The present invention consists in giving access into transportation vehicles, by means of pivoting the major part of the body shell, on low placed lateral axes, in order to facilitate entrance and exit from three sides of the vehicle, including the front side; and without necessity of the space normally required by traditional doors.

Abstract: A weather strip for hinged double doors, which is to be attached to a door fitting portion of an earlier-closed door of hinged double doors comprising a pair of left and right, earlier-closed and later-closed doors disposed in a rear portion or a side portion of a vehicle, which weather strip comprises: a seal portion which is brought into elastic contact with a side end of said later-closed door to thereby seal off an interior side of said vehicle from an exterior side of said vehicle; a flipper-like seal piece molded integrally with an upper end portion or to each of upper and lower end portions of said weather strip, so that a vehicle-interior-side wall surface of said seal piece is brought into elastic contact with a body-side weather strip attached to a circumferential edge of a body-side opening portion when said earlier-closed door is closed, and a vehicle-exterior-side wall surface of said seal piece is brought into elastic contact with a door-fitting-portion-side corner portion of said later-closed d

Abstract: A golf cart screen assembly (30) comprises first and second mutually spaced apart rail members (34, 36), at least one protective panel member (38, 40) provided between the first and second rail members, the at least one panel member and the first and second rail members together defining a doorway. The golf cart screen assembly further comprises a door (56) slideably coupled between the first and second rail members and arranged for slideable movement between an open state, in which the doorway is open, and a closed state, in which the doorway is closed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hatchback door (1) motor vehicle with hatchback door parts (5, 5′) displaceably mounted in relation to the hatchback door. The hatchback door parts are lamellas (5, 5′) which are rotatably mounted in relation to the hatch-back opening (3) and which can be pushed together into at least one lamella package in the open position.

Abstract: A vehicle has a folding roof extending between lateral vehicle columns, particularly A-columns and C-columns, a rear window and a vehicle body with a trunk. The rear window is releasably connected in its lower area by way of a swivel device with the vehicle body. The rear window can be deposited in the trunk by way of the swivel device. The rear window is connected by connection devices in its lateral area with the C-columns and/or in its upper area with the folding roof in a releasable manner. In the lower area of the rear window, a sealing device extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle is arranged between the rear window and the vehicle body. Between the lateral areas of the rear window and the C-columns and/or the upper area of the rear window and the folding roof, a sealing device is provided.

Abstract: A convertible automobile has a two-part foldable hard top which can be lowered into a storage area at the rear. The roof part and the rear part are releasably connected with one another in the vicinity of their common contact edge by a sealing arrangement. A separate drive mechanism is provided for the roof part as well as for the rear part. Both drive mechanisms are controllable independently of one another.

Abstract: A window assembly specifically for the rear hatch opening of a motor vehicle is provided which is pivotally moveable between an open position and includes an exterior surface mounted completely flush with adjacent surfaces of the vehicle body. In a preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket interconnects an adjustable support member and a glass panel of the window assembly through an adhesive bond. The mounting bracket includes a generally planar mounting portion and a tab portion. The mounting portion is generally curvilinear with the laterally opposing sides in parallel relationship to one another. The curvilinear configuration of the mounting portion functions to oppose a bending moment imparted by the adjustable support member as a result of pivotal movement of the glass panel between its open and closed positions.

Abstract: An off-road vehicle having a two-part roof structure. A hard top like roof construction in a rear roof region is constructed so as to be readily manually dismantled into individual support parts and insert parts. The insert parts include a lamellar roof part for a roof region, a lowerable rear window for a rear region, and removable side windows for the two side regions, which can be stowed in the off-road vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive side window system provides a mechanism for retracting and extending a side window into and away from an adjacent portion of a roof structure.

Abstract: A custom fitting closure for golf carts that includes horizontally swinging doors that are framed by a U-shaped members having hinges on their free ends with the hinges mounted on the cart. The doors are covered to protect the rider from the element.

Abstract: A second door part is provided which is detachably mounted at the outside surface of a first door part which is openable and closable in relation to an automobile body. The second door part is engaged with the first door part by a locking mechanism. By operating the locking mechanism, redressing of the door by selectively attaching different types of second door parts can be carried out. Additionally, maintenance of mechanisms within the door can be easily performed. When it is desired to provide a window glass which can be raised and lowered for the second door part, a window glass raising/lowering mechanism having a lever arm is mounted to the first door part and a window glass is mounted to the second door part, a glass holder is fixed to a lower end of the window glass and the lever arm and the glass holder are engaged with each other. When the second door part is attached to and detached from the first door part, the lever arm and the glass holder are also disengaged from one another.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a clear view hard curtain which is comprised of a plurality of separable frames, each frame including at least one semi-rigid clear, flat panel, and a flexible frame surrounding the panel. Each of a plurality of frames may be attachable to a vehicle to thereby form an enclosure protecting the interior of the vehicle from external natural elements. Finally, the enclosure may be maintained during operation of the vehicle with the flexible framing member absorbing shock to the semi-rigid panels which may be caused by the movement of the vehicle. Preferably, the clear view hard curtain may be utilized as a protective enclosure for the bridge of a boat.