Abstract: A vehicle roof module is interlocked releasably yet securely directly with the body frame (3), which encompasses an upper body opening, or indirectly with a frame covering (13) which is fastened to the frame. The interlocking elements (8) are only accessible from the vehicle interior in order to release the interlock and also only after previously elastically bending over a portion of the inner shell (1) of the roof module, which covers the locking elements (8). The roof module can be easily assembled, disassembled and also replaced and thus has properties of a hardtop.

Abstract: A vehicle roof includes a roof panel having at least one longitudinal side, an upward extending bead integrally formed along the longitudinal side, at least one claw fixedly attached to the bead, and at least one cross member attached to and extending from the claw, across an upper surface of the roof panel. The bead preferably extends along a substantial length of the longitudinal side, and includes an inward relief formed therein to enable attachment of the claw. A roofliner may also be fixedly attached to and run across a lower surface of the roof panel. The vehicle roof, and roofliner preferably define a prefabricated unit.

Abstract: In a lamellar roof for a roof opening of a vehicle, wherein the roof comprises a number of roof sections (lamellas) supported on guide carriages, which are movable along guide tracks mounted along opposite sides of the roof opening for opening and closing the roof, a lamella guide mechanism is provided including lamella carriers pivotally supported on the guide carriages together with support levers such that overlapping areas of the support levers of adjacent guide carriages are firmly in engagement with each other when the roof is open and the guide carriages are in an abutting relationship.

Abstract: An assembly having one or more members (e.g., panels), a first expandable material and a second expandable material is disclosed. One of the materials is typically more expandable than the other. Although, the assembly may be used for various articles, it has been found particularly suitable for roofs of automotive vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transparent roof structure in a vehicle which includes a roof glass (100) which includes a reinforced net layer (112) and a net glass layer (110) which is formed of a first glass layer (114) and a second glass layer (116) formed in an upper and lower surface of the reinforced net layer (112), respectively, a pillar glass (200) which is formed of the net glass layer (110) and is extended from a front end corner of the roof glass (100) in a slanted downward direction, a wind shield (300) which is formed of a transparent glass and is extended from a front end of the roof glass (100) and an inner end of the pillar glass (200), a supporter (500) which includes a holder portion (510) having a glass engaging groove (512) to which a lower portion of the wind shield (300) is engaged and an engaging portion (520) which is extended from the holder portion (510).

Abstract: An integrated molding of an automobile and a method of manufacturing thereof, into which separated conventional molding pieces manufactured hitherto in various ways, such as a drip rail molding and a rear piece drip rail molding, are incorporated, and which is integrally manufactured in a unified single manufacturing way including the insert-injection molding and pressing. In the integrated molding, clips, which are separately manufactured from and assembled with conventional moldings and assembled with a vehicle frame or a drip rail attached to the vehicle frame or assembling holes formed through the vehicle frame, are integrally with the integrated molding by insert-injection molding, so that the integrated molding can be assembled with an automobile simply by inserting the clips into holes formed through the vehicle frame. Therefore, the process of manufacturing the integrated molding is simplified, and the integrated molding can effectively prevent wind noise and water-introduction.

Abstract: Vehicle roof of an automobile such as a sedan or the like, with a top panel (2), a longitudinal beam (8) along each side of the vehicle serving as the connecting element between the top panel (2) and the side panels or side-wall posts (4-7), and a roof rail (3) protruding from the top panel (2) along either side of the vehicle for fastening top carrier cross members or similar elements. The longitudinal beam (8) and the roof rail (3) together constitute an integrated single-unit module (9) made from the same material.

Abstract: A roof molding mounting structure of a vehicle is constituted by a groove portion (2) formed along a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a roof molding (8) arranged within the groove portion (2). The groove portion (2) is formed in an inverse structure in which a left wall portion (6) and a right wall portion (7) are inward inclined. The roof molding (8) has a head portion (12) positioned above the groove portion (2), a main lip (13) having a front end portion elastically in contact with at least one of the left wall portion (6) and the right wall portion (7) in a lower side of the head portion (12), and a leg portion (15) elastically in contact with a bottom surface of the groove portion (2). A leg portion (15) of the roof molding (8) is elastically deformable in a vertical direction of the groove portion (2), and has a hollow portion.

Abstract: A roof and rack assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (12) received from polymeric organic material that has a top surface (14) and edges (16), (18) extending between a first or front (20) and a second or rear (22) ends of the roof panel (12). The roof panel (12) includes retaining elements (30) that are integrally formed and extend upwardly from the top surface (14) of the roof panel (12). The roof and rack assembly (10) further includes a track (24) for receiving a roof rack (26) and slidably adjusting the position of the roof rack (26) along the track (24), and a mounting member (28) for securing the track (24) to the retaining elements (30). The roof and rack assembly (10) provides an effective and a quick way of fastening the roof rack (26) to the roof panel (12) and is efficient, not time consuming and easy way to install the roof rack (26).

Abstract: A vehicle roof molding to be fitted into a roof groove of a roof panel of a vehicle. The vehicle roof molding includes a head portion, a leg portion protruding from the head portion to be fitted in the roof groove, a pair of protruding portions provided on both sides of the leg portion respectively, and a pair of engaging pieces, each provided in the vicinity of the protruding end of protruding portion respectively and including an elastic deforming portion in a root portion thereof and a tip end. The distance between tip ends of the engaging pieces in a free state is set to be larger than a groove width of the roof groove. The engaging piece is press-contacted with the side wall of the roof groove due to a resiliency of elastic deformation of the elastic deforming portion while the leg portion is fitted in the roof groove.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a road-bound, horizontally fitted vehicle body with a roof unit having an outer skin and an inward facing ceiling, or an outer skin and an inward facing ceiling with a ceiling frame, whereby the roof unit is a unit ready for installation, and a basic structure having longitudinal frames, the ceiling and the outer skin along with the basic structure having joining configurations that mate with each other at mutual places for joining. The process includes the steps of introducing the roof unit containing the outer skin with joining configurations, the ceiling or the ceiling and the ceiling frame, in each case with fittings already mounted in place, through an opening between the longitudinal frames, bringing the roof unit into contact with corresponding, matching configuration points of the longitudinal frames by an upward movement and permanently jointing the roof unit there.

Abstract: A mass transit vehicle includes a frame structure that provides an efficient and economical approach to providing a low floor bus. The inventive frame includes a stiff roof panel and a stiff floor panel. A plurality of generally vertical pillars extend between the roof and floor panels. A unique bracket arrangement is disclosed for connecting the pillars to the panels. Side panels are secured to the pillars and carry the shear stresses on the frame. A unique seating assembly that can be advantageously incorporated into the vehicle taking advantage of the load distributing features of the inventive frame is also disclosed.

Abstract: A roof module for a motor vehicle and a process of producing a roof module which includes at least two flat roof covers located adjacent to one another and which are joined to one another using a tool which disperses a peripheral foam material.

Abstract: A mounting groove (G) defined in a joint area between a roof panel (R) and a side structure (S) includes a first rising wall (11) extending downwards from a side edge of a roof panel body (10) with no undercut provided therein, and a second rising wall (13) extending downwards from a side edge of the side structure (S) and inclined so as to be spaced apart from the first rising wall (11) on the side of a lower end of the second rising wall. A roof molding (M) includes a lid (17), a base portion (18) having a notch (22) defined in a side opposed to the first rising wall (11), and a pair of lips (19, 20) extending laterally from a lower end of the base portion (18) and resiliently abutting against the first and second rising walls (11, 13). The side structure (S) has a step (21) against which the lid (17) of the roof molding (M) is capable of abutment.

Abstract: A Comprehensive Modular RV Hybrid Electric Drive And Modular Construction System for recreational vehicles, including motorhomes, trailers, amphibious vehicles, and houseboats, and with full-length vehicle widening slide-outs.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle roof for a passenger car or the like with a roof panel (1), whose longitudinal edges (2) can each be fastened to a frame side rail (3) of the roof frame of the vehicle body. On this vehicle roof it is provided according to invention, that the roof panel (1), on the longitudinal edge of each side, carries a leg (4) of an angle sheet (5) in a permanent fitting arrangement for additional support and for a fastening arrangement onto the frame side rails (3) of the roof frame and that its respective other leg (6) can be fastened to one of the frame side rails (3).

Abstract: A module for mounting on a vehicle body and closing an outer skin of the vehicle body comprises at least one part made of metal that in an installed state of the module forms at least a portion of the outer skin. The module further comprises a plastic layer which is connected with the metal part and with which the module rests at the vehicle body. An electrically conductive contact element is provided that is connected with the metal part in an electrically conductive manner and is attached to the plastic layer. The contact element has an exposed section with regard to the plastic layer, the exposed section serving for making electrical contact with the vehicle body. There is further proposed a method of producing such a module.

Abstract: In a clip for attaching a cover member of the invention, a base plate of the clip is bonded to and fixed at a bottom of a concave section formed in a vehicle. The base plate is provided with a holding section for holding a holder for attaching the cover. Also, plural pairs of elastic pieces elastically abutting against both side surfaces forming the concave section are provided at both sides of the base plate. Accordingly, the clip for attaching the cover member can be easily bonded to and fixed at a center of a width direction of the concave section.

Abstract: Disclosed are an integrated molding of an automobile and a method of manufacturing thereof, into which separated conventional molding pieces manufactured hitherto in various ways, such as a drip rail molding and a rear piece drip rail molding, are incorporated, and which is integrally manufactured in a unified single manufacturing way including the insert-injection molding and pressing. In the integrated molding, clips, which are separately manufactured from and assembled with conventional moldings and assembled with a vehicle frame or a drip rail attached to the vehicle frame or assembling holes formed through the vehicle frame, are integrally with the integrated molding by insert-injection molding, so that the integrated molding can be assembled with an automobile simply by inserting the clips into holes formed through the vehicle frame. Therefore, the process of manufacturing the integrated molding is simplified, and the integrated molding can effectively prevent wind noise and water-introduction.

Abstract: A roof module for a motor vehicle with an outside roof skin and layers of composite materials located on the vehicle interior side of at least planar portions of the roof skin and a process for producing such a module. The layers on the vehicle-interior side are arranged in the order, beginning from the outside roof skin, of a first fiber-containing layer produced using the long-fiber injection process, and a carrier layer of stiffening material.

Abstract: A roof and rack assembly (10) for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel (12) received from polymeric organic material that has a top surface (14) and edges (16), (18) extending between a first or front (20) and a second or rear (22) ends of the roof panel (12). The roof panel (12) includes retaining elements (30) that are integrally formed and extend upwardly from the top surface (14) of the roof panel (12). The roof and rack assembly (10) further includes a track (24) for receiving a roof rack (26) and slidably adjusting the position of the roof rack (26) along the track (24), and a mounting member (28) for securing the track (24) to the retaining elements (30). The roof and rack assembly (10) provides an effective and a quick way of fastening the roof rack (26) to the roof panel (12) and is efficient, not time consuming and easy way to install the roof rack (26).

Abstract: An inner shell for a roof module in sandwich construction comprises an inner layer and a holding layer in which a reinforcement layer is embedded. The reinforcement layer is arranged within the holding layer at a side thereof which faces the inner layer. The holding layer is provided with pocket-like recesses on its side facing away from the inner layer which extend as far as to the reinforcement layer.

Abstract: A car body 1 provided in particular for railway vehicles has two longitudinal roof beams 2 that support a roof closing plate 6 fastened to them in an air-tight and water-tight manner. Transverse roof arches 3 connect the longitudinal roof beams 2. To achieve a simplified structure, the transverse roof arches 3 are located above the roof closing plate 6, whereby auxiliary units 13 are installed on roof arches 3.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a road-bound, horizontally fitted vehicle body with a roof unit having an outer skin and an inward facing ceiling with a ceiling frame, whereby the roof unit is a unit ready for installation, and a basic structure having longitudinal frames. The ceiling and the outer skin along with the basic structure have joining configurations that mate with each other at mutual places for joining. The process includes the steps of introducing the ceiling frame through an opening in the basic structure for a rear or front window, moving the ceiling frame upwardly into contact with matching configuration points for connection at least one of laterally on the longitudinal frames and on front and rear cross members, fixing the ceiling frame in place, and lowering the ceiling and the ceiling frame followed by the outer skin onto the corresponding matching configuration points for connection to the longitudinal frames laterally and onto the front and rear cross members and securing there permanently.

Abstract: A vehicle roof designed in particular for motor vehicles, in particular a roof module to be manufactured separately from the bodywork and connected with the bodywork frame, which roof module consists substantially of a rigid roof skin, optionally an inner shell of foamed plastic material foamed thereon and a decorative roof liner of foamed plastic material. The roof module may be provided with an integral sunroof unit. The particular feature thereof is that the roof liner may be produced separately from the roof module and may be brought into releasable engagement with the inner shell or optionally with the sunroof frame of the sunroof unit by means of complementary, precisely fitting guide elements, i.e. may be replaced.

Abstract: A car body part for a motor vehicle comprises an outer skin which consists of an at least partially deformable material, an inner layer which consists of foamed plastics, and a mounting part which is placed in a recess of the outer skin and is anchored there by means of an interlocking fit. There is further proposed a method of producing such car body part.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making a modular element, such as a motor vehicle roof or door, ready to be bonded onto a frame or other surface with a bonding bead in accordance with a bonding pattern, closed in particular, comprising the following steps: producing, in particular in a mould, a composite shape bonding bead reproducing the bonding pattern and having a specific cross-section, comprising a structural bead linked to a protected adhesive coating or capable of being activated and to the element. The invention also provides producing in a mould a homogeneous bonding bead having at least a protected adhesive surface or capable of being activated. The method for mounting the modular element consists in removing the protection or activating the adhesive coating and in pressing the modular element on the frame or like surface. The invention is applicable to car manufacture.

Abstract: A vehicle roof assembly includes a roof panel having longitudinal edges, each of which define a rim, structural bars disposed within and running along at least a portion of the rims, and frame rails running along at least a portion of each of the longitudinal edges. The rims abut the frame rails, and the structural bars are fixedly attached to the frame rails. Preferably, the rims are glued to the frame rails. The structural bars each include a web portion disposed between a contact surface abutting the roof panel, and a contact surface abutting the frame rails. Top-carriers including top-carrier cross braces are selectively attachable to the roof panel, and the structural bar. A roof liner is attached to a bottom surface of the roof panel, and an intermediate layer of plastic foam is disposed between the roof liner and the roof panel.

Abstract: A mountable vehicle body part has a visible outer surface and includes a outer plastic sheet, an inner fiber-reinforced layer made of plastic, and a protective layer disposed between the plastic sheet and the fiber-reinforced layer. The protective layer is made of plastic and prevents direct contact between the fibers fiber-reinforced layer and the plastic sheet. The protective layer prevents the fibers from marring the outer surface of the plastic sheet.

Abstract: A roof component adapted to be secured to a vehicle body which includes a pair of roof rails secured to a roof module such that the roof component forms a single piece component. The roof module, in one embodiment, includes a openings for receiving therethrough each outermost end of each roof rail. The outermost ends are secured to separate body pillars of the vehicle body. The roof rail is secured by welding, adhesives or by threaded fasteners to the roof module. The roof component thus forms a modular component of the vehicle and eliminates the need for attaching the roof rail components in a subsequent manufacturing step after the assembly of the vehicle is completed.

Abstract: A vehicle body assembly (10) includes a roof (12) defining an opening having a periphery. The roof (12) has a roof panel (18) having a peripheral edge (20). The vehicle body assembly (10) comprises a clamping mechanism (22) for clamping the edges (20) of the roof panel (18) to the periphery of the opening in sandwiched relationship to one another. The present invention provides several advantages over the prior art patents including an effective and a quick way of fastening a roof panel onto a body of a vehicle. Therefore, the present invention provides another vehicle body assembly that is efficient and easy to use.

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

Abstract: A PV roof assembly (6) includes a roof (12) mountable to an electric vehicle (4), and a PV assembly (10) at the upper part of the roof. The PV assembly may be mounted to a separate roof surface (34) or the PV assembly may itself constitute all or part of the roof. The vehicle may include a secondary PV assembly (96) coupled to a display unit (92) to provide an independent indication of the intensity of solar irradiation. The roof may have mounting element recesses (68) to accommodate mounting elements (70) of the PV assembly, the mounting elements configured so as not to shade the PV panel (14). The roof may also be configured to accommodate a global positioning device (80). The roof preferably includes a peripheral gutter (88). The roof body preferably includes hand-hold recesses (90) housing hand-hold elements (42) at positions to provide a horizontal setback (92) from the lateral sides (93) of the roof body.

Abstract: A vehicle roof molding to be fitted into a roof groove of a roof panel of a vehicle. The vehicle roof molding includes a head portion, a leg portion protruding from the head portion to be fitted in the roof groove, a pair of protruding portions provided on both sides of the leg portion respectively, and a pair of engaging pieces, each provided in the vicinity of the protruding end of protruding portion respectively and including an elastic deforming portion in a root portion thereof and a tip end. The distance between tip ends of the engaging pieces in a free state is set to be larger than a groove width of the roof groove. The engaging piece is press-contacted with the side wall of the roof groove due to a resiliency of elastic deformation of the elastic deforming portion while the leg portion is fitted in the roof groove.

Abstract: A vehicle roof structure including a front header, a pillar support member, a side roof rail, and a roof rail outer front member. The front header has a substantially box-shaped cross-section. The pillar support member has an elongated member extending between a windshield opening and a door opening, a short first member at one end of the elongated member extending along the windshield opening, and a short second member at the end extending along the door opening. The first member includes a first edge adjoining an end of the front header. The side roof rail has a substantially box-shaped cross-section and adjoins a second edge of the pillar support second member. The roof rail outer front member is affixed to the pillar support member. The roof rail outer front member adjoins the end of the front header in a region of the first edge, adjoins the side roof rail in a region of the second edge, and extends along at least a portion of the elongated member of the pillar support member.

Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for fixing a roof rack to a vehicle roof. Particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating mounting and dismounting of a roof rack for loading various kinds of freight thereon by structurally improving a vehicle roof to employ a unified single roof molding. According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for fixing a roof rack to a vehicle roof of the type comprising a roof panel 100 in which roof molding engagement portions 110 are longitudinally formed to be depressed along both sides of the vehicle roof, and roof moldings 200 inserted into and engaged with the roof molding engagement portions 110 of the roof panel 100. Further, the apparatus of the present invention comprises engagement openings 210 formed to pass through the roof moldings, and movable covers 300 placed in the interiors of the roof moldings to allow the engagement openings 210 to be resiliently opened and closed.

Abstract: There is provided a shoulder anchor mounting structure of a vehicle. In the shoulder anchor mounting structure, a side roof rail extending in a longitudinal direction of a vehicle at a roof side of the vehicle is constructed such that an inner member and an outer member thereof form a closed section. A first reinforce that partitions the closed section is interposed between the inner member and the outer member, and a second reinforce that and has a peripheral edge thereof joined to the first reinforce is interposed between the first reinforce and the inner member. The second reinforce has a bottom wall joined to an inner surface wall of the inner member, and a shoulder anchor member of a seat belt is mounted on an abutment part where the bottom wall and the inner member abut on each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cover device for sealing assembly recesses on roof-drip moldings of motor vehicle bodies that run in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The device consists of a cover holder (9) that can be placed in the roof-drip molding (1) in the area of the recess and a cover (8), which is mounted in such a way that it can pivot crosswise to the longitudinal direction of the roof-drip molding, for sealing the recess (5). Said cover holder (9) also has a recess (16) in its floor part (10). Mountings (17) are molded on both sides at one end of the recess (16) and have bearing journals (18) that face each other and that engage in corresponding, lateral bearing holes (19) that are provided at one end of the cover (8), in such a way that they can expand elastically. A support (20) on which the cover (8) rests in its closed position is located at the other end of the recess (16).

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a roof module (10) for attachment to the roof frame area of a motor vehicle body, with support edges (15) for the roof module (10) which inwardly adjoin the side rails (14) of the vehicle body, the roof module (10) having an outside roof skin (11) which has side edges (16) which are bent downward toward the support edges (15). On the roof skin (11), in the area of its side edges (16), there are connecting strips (18) which have bottoms for attachment to the support edges (15) of the roof frame area and which are joined to the roof skin (11), preferably by being injection molded or foamed on to it.

Abstract: In a vehicle roof structure of an automobile, a front part of a roof panel is formed into an arch configuration which declines gradually while a rear part of the roof panel is formed flat. Stiffeners, each of which has a U-shaped cross section, are provided on the rear part of the roof panel, side edge portions of each of the stiffeners are folded back.

Abstract: In a vehicle roof structure of an automobile, a front part of a roof panel is formed into an arch configuration which declines gradually while a rear part of the roof panel is formed flat. Stiffeners, each of which has a U-shaped cross section, are provided on the rear part of the roof panel, side edge portions of each of the stiffeners are folded back.

Abstract: An inner shell for a roof module in sandwich construction comprises an inner layer and a holding layer in which a reinforcement layer is embedded. The reinforcement layer is arranged within the holding layer at a side thereof which faces the inner layer. The holding layer is provided with pocket-like recesses on its side facing away from the inner layer which extend as far as to the reinforcement layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for fixing a roof rack to a vehicle roof. Particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating mounting and dismounting of a roof rack for loading various kinds of freight thereon by structurally improving a vehicle roof to employ a unified single roof molding. According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for fixing a roof rack to a vehicle roof of the type comprising a roof panel 100 in which roof molding engagement portions 110 are longitudinally formed to be depressed along both sides of the vehicle roof, and roof moldings 200 inserted into and engaged with the roof molding engagement portions 110 of the roof panel 100. Further, the apparatus of the present invention comprises engagement openings 210 formed to pass through the roof moldings, and movable covers 300 placed in the interiors of the roof moldings to allow the engagement openings 210 to be resiliently opened and closed.

Abstract: A sandwich construction vehicle roof module with an inner shell applied to this made of a dimensionally stable foam plastic has, integrated in the inner shell and formed from its foam plastic, grilles for air outlet and/or air passage. The grilles are therefore not components to be produced separately and installed in the inner shell, but unobtrusive elements of the inner shell itself and allow dazzle-free indirect lighting of the vehicle interior and/or the passage of targeted air flows for the ventilation and air extraction system for the vehicle interior.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle roof for a passenger car or the like with a roof panel (1), whose longitudinal edges (2) can each be fastened to a frame side rail (3) of the roof frame of the vehicle body. On this vehicle roof it is provided according to invention, that the roof panel (1), on the longitudinal edge of each side, carries a leg (4) of an angle sheet (5) in a permanent fitting arrangement for additional support and for a fastening arrangement onto the frame side rails (3) of the roof frame and that its respective other leg (6) can be fastened to one of the frame side rails (3).

Abstract: A roof molding for an automobile consists of an extruded mold product 10a in which a leg portion 11 and a decorative portion 15 formed on the upper end of the leg portion are integrally formed. A metal core member 12 is embedded in the leg portion. The leg portion is partially cut away in a range of a predetermined length from an end of the extruded mold product, in accordance with the depth of an end part of the groove of the roof, the metal core member in the vicinity of an end part 10b of the extruded mold product is cut away, and the end part from which the metal core member has been cut away is rearward bent by a bending process.

Abstract: A module for mounting on a vehicle body and closing an outer skin of the vehicle body comprises at least one part made of metal that in an installed state of the module forms at least a portion of the outer skin. The module further comprises a plastic layer which is connected with the metal part and with which the module rests at the vehicle body. An electrically conductive contact element is provided that is connected with the metal part in an electrically conductive manner and is attached to the plastic layer. The contact element has an exposed section with regard to the plastic layer, the exposed section serving for making electrical contact with the vehicle body. There is further proposed a method of producing such a module.

Abstract: A roof and mounting structure and a school or commercial bus vehicle provide improved leakage protection to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The roof is an integral unitized roof structure that reduces or eliminates the opportunity for leakage by replacing rivets with adhesive or adhesive tape as the joining force between the roof skin and supporting structure and by decreasing the number of potential leakage points by decreasing the number of parts making up the roof from many overlapping panels to what is effectively a single sheet. This single unitized roof may actually be comprised of two strips of metal welded together or crimped together along a seam.

Abstract: Described is a vehicle roof for a passenger car or the like with a roof panel and with the peculiarity that the longitudinal side of the roof panel (1) is designed with fixtures (2), formed out of the roof plane, for the fastening arrangement of roof-load crossmembers (4).