Abstract: A method of installing trim rings to headliner trims systems in motor vehicles comprising a trim ring, a headliner, and a sonic horn and stack. The sonic horn vibrates to bond/weld headliner to trim ring. Energy directors can be added to facilitate bonding/welding process. Fasteners can also be added for attachment to the vehicle body. This bonding/welding of the headliner to trim ring creates a smooth, molded look for the trim ring and does so without gapping to or sliding within the headliner.

Abstract: A cover for an opening in the roof surface of a motor vehicle including a glass pane which is provided with peripheral foam at its bottom surface in the edge area at least over a part of the periphery. On the edge of the peripheral foam which points toward the middle of the glass pane, an undercut is formed between the bottom surface of the glass pane and the peripheral foam, the undercut extending at least 3 mm into the peripheral foam. A method for manufacturing such a cover is also provided.

Abstract: A cover panel for closing a roof opening has a panel body, a support frame for the panel body, and a seal member having a substantially rigid mounting portion mounted on an edge of the support frame and extending around an outer circumferential edge of the panel body, and a resilient hollow seal portion for engaging the outer circumferential edge of the panel body. An arrangement is provided by which water passing between the seal portion and the circumferential edge can pass be drained away. Furthermore, a glass support portion of the seal member is bifurcated, having a flexibly hinged upwardly angled flange portion that is deformed downward upon placement of the glass pane to insure correct Z-axis (vertical) positioning of the glass pane forming the panel body and to prevent adhesive from flowing between the panel body and the seal member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel seal structure having a seal mounted around the outer circumferential edge of a panel body, such as glass panel, covering an opening formed in a vehicle body. An upper face of the seal is set to be substantially flush with an upper face of the panel body. A lip to be contactable with an edge of the panel body is formed along the upper face of the seal, and the edge of the lip is deformed downward upon contact with the edge of the panel body. Thereby, since the edge of the lip is deformed downward, a dimensional error of the panel body is accommodated for, and the continuity between the upper face of the seal and the upper face of the panel body is enhanced.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a wind deflector element (20) which can be raised with its rear edge area (16) and a covering arrangement which is located behind the wind deflector element for selective joint closing and at least partial clearance of a roof opening, the wind deflector element having a spoiler body (10) for preventing unwanted air flow noise when the covering arrangement is open. The spoiler body (10) is foamed onto the wind deflector element (20) via a peripheral foaming production process.

Abstract: A removable roof is provided which intended for a motor vehicle passenger car, which covers roof and opening between a windshield frame and a body structure of a vehicle body which extends, for example, behind vehicle occupants seats. The removable roof is formed of a dimensionally stable material and is held in position, on the one side, by means of a form-lockingly acting fixing system and, on the other side, by means of a locking system. So that, while the mounting and demounting are simple, the roof is securely fastened to the vehicle body, the roof comprises two roof elements which are fitted together without hinges in a longitudinal center plane, each roof element cooperating with the windshield frame, by means of a first fixing device and a second fixing device of the fixing system, and with the vehicle body frame structure by means of a locking device of the locking system.

Abstract: A seal for the guide of an openable vehicle roof has an elastic sealing profile and a harder sealing strip that is mounted thereon and that is configured as a separate part. When the seal must be compressed, in order to make space for a connecting member between the longitudinal guide and the raised cover panel, only the sliding strip is contacted so that the sealing element is not subjected to any wear and tear.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aesthetically improved lateral part of a sunroof for a vehicle configured to conceal an opening/closing mechanism from inside a vehicle to improve the external appearance and marketability. The invention is constructed so not to change prior-installed parts and designs. The sunroof comprises a guide rail frame mounted between a roof panel and a head liner, an opening/closing mechanism mounted at both lateral surfaces of the guide rail frame, a panel support rail for being opened and closed by the opening/closing mechanism, and a decoration cover coupled to a lateral surface of the support rail and for concealing the opening/closing mechanism. The decoration cover is formed in a predetermined length for coupling to a lateral surface of the glass support rail and has a predetermined height for concealing the opening/closing mechanism.

Abstract: A retractable roof for vehicles having at least one cover panel, selectively closing a roof opening. The cover panel can be displaced above the roof skin along guides which have extensions that extend beyond the rear edge of the roof opening. These extensions extend essentially below the roof skin of the fixed roof area.

Abstract: A glass cover (10) for a vehicle roof, having an at least partially transparent pane (14) of safety glass and optionally a support arrangement (18), which is mounted on the lower side of the pane in the pane edge area by means of a foam block (16) provided there. The lower side of the pane (14) is provided with a transparent composite film (26) having an adhesive film (28) and a tear- and scratch-resistant shatterproof film (30) as well as optionally embedded solar cell (62). The shatterproof film (30) is affixed on the center area of the lower side of the pane by means of the adhesive film (28), the film being incorporated into the foam block (16).

Abstract: A displaceable cover of a sliding-tilt roof module closes a vehicle roof opening. The cover includes a large-surface panel and longitudinal slide guide parts for shifting the cover. The slide guide parts are embedded in a foamed backing applied on a rear side of the panel. Two slide guide parts and two transverse braces form a frame that stabilizes the cover. The slide guide parts can also be secured to the panel by an additional securing feature. The guide has a first section embedded in the foamed backing and a second section projecting from the foamed backing. The slide guide parts are received in sliders to allow longitudinal movement of the panel.

Abstract: A glass roof (1) for closing an opening in a motor vehicle roof, the opening being bordered by a stop which is made as a support surface, and the roof (1) having a glass pane (2) with an inner peripheral surface (3) which is suited for cementing to the indicated support surface. At least part of the inner peripheral surface (3) of the glass pane (2) is coated with a material (4a, 4b) with an outside surface (5a, 5b) which is to be opposite the support surface running essentially parallel to the corresponding section of the indicated support surface.

Abstract: A glass cover (10) for closing the opening of a motor vehicle roof, with a pane (14) of safety glass which is at least partially transparent has an at least partially transparent shatterproofing film (30) attached to the bottom of the pane or to the bottom of a solar cell composite (60, 62) which is located on the bottom of the pane, and the shatterproofing film having a defined surface structure which is not flat.

Abstract: In a glass panel arrangement for automotive sun roof systems having a weather strip frame which is disposed substantially flush with the glass panel, a support frame made of metallic material and attached to a lower surface of the glass panel along a peripheral part of the glass panel is provided with an outer extension for supporting a part of the weather strip frame extending away from the edge of the glass panel from below so as to resist the tendency for the weather strip frame to get detached from the outer periphery of the glass panel. Therefore, the weather strip frame can be made of plastic material which has a relatively low affinity with the glass panel. In particular, if the outer extension is provided with an upwardly directed flange, not only the retaining force of the outer extension is improved but also the bending rigidity of the outer extension is improved.

Abstract: A roof device for a vehicle is comprised of a first movable panel movable between a normal position which covers a part of the opening portion of the vehicle roof and an operation position in which a rear end portion of the first movable panel is raised with a front end portion of the fist movable panel as a pivoting point, a second movable panel placed at a rear direction of the first movable panel of the opening portion of the vehicle roof, and an edge member placed at the rear end portion of the first movable panel and extended in a width direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the roof device is characterized in that a first groove portion is formed at the edge member.

Abstract: There is provided a weather strip for use on a sunroof which can be firmly built in a seal holder even if there occur variations in molding dimensions.

Abstract: There is provided a weather strip for use on a sunroof capable of preventing squeak noises being generated in advance between a hollow seal part and a roof panel during traveling of a car by allowing the hollow seal part to satisfactorily follow vibrations of the roof panel. The weather strip ensures sealing property between a roof glass mounted on the sunroof of a car and a roof panel and comprises a built-in base part attached to the roof glass, and a hollow seal part composed of continuous ends integrally formed with the built-in base part and having substantially a circular cross section, a tip end contact part elastically contacting the roof panel, wherein thicker parts protruding inward and being continuous with the built-in base part are formed on the continuous ends of the hollow seal part and protrusions protruding inward are formed on substantially middle parts between the continuous ends and the tip end contact part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass cover (10) for a vehicle roof, comprising an at least partially transparent pane (14) of safety glass and optionally a support arrangement (18), which is mounted on the pane lower side in the pane edge area by means of a foam block (16) provided there. Said pane (14) is provided, on the lower side thereof, with a transparent composite film (26), which contains an adhesive film (28) and a tear- and scratch-resistant shatterproof film (30) as well as optionally embedded solar cells (62).

Abstract: A cover (9) for a motor vehicle roof with a cover body (10) which is peripherally injected, especially peripherally foamed, in the area of its outside edge so as to form a plastic frame (31) with a metal insert (14). The metal insert (14) extends frame-like along essentially the entire periphery of the cover (9), but is made in several parts in the peripheral direction of the cover. The metal insert (14) is only partially encompassed by the plastic frame. According to the process for producing the cover (9), for peripheral foaming, the cover body (10) together with the multi-part metal insert (14) is inserted into a foaming tool. Then, the foam compound is introduced, and to limit penetration of the foam compound to the inside, a seal is inserted into the peripheral channel (23) of the metal insert.

Abstract: A plastic sun roof panel has a central portion formed in a maximum and uniform thickness. Further, a mounting portion having a minimum and uniform thickness is formed annularly along a peripheral edge portion. Between the central portion and the peripheral edge portion, there is annularly formed a tapered portion whose thickness is gradually reduced from the central portion toward the mounting portion. A reinforcing member is arranged so as to extend along the peripheral edge portion of the sun roof panel, and is fastened to the plastic sun roof panel by means of an adhesive. A flange of the reinforcing member is fitted into a weather strip. In the peripheral edge portion, the tapered portion is situated on the inner side of the mounting portion to which the adhesive is applied.

Abstract: A roof arrangement is particularly useful in a passenger car with a sliding cover which is provided for closing or partially exposing a roof opening and is linked to a lateral guiding device. The roof arrangement also has an element which can be moved with the cover and has a connection line as well as a line guiding device for the connection line. In order to be able to lay the connection line for the element in a simple manner, a screen which can be moved with the cover and which at least partially covers the lateral guiding device is provided. The connection line is guided on the screen.

Abstract: A cover, constructed as a solar generator, for closing an opening in the bodywork of a vehicle which consists of a transparent panel, an assembly attached to the underside of the panel, which assembly consists of a solar cell field and a plastics material in which the latter is embedded, a frame foamed onto the peripheral edge area of the panel, optionally reinforced by embedded profiled bars, and a foam-molded backing layer connected in one piece with the frame. The simply constructed solar cover producible in this way without seal and foam-restricting arrangements exerting contact pressure forces on the assembly allows the application of elevated foaming pressures without the risk of damage to the sensitive solar cells. The backing layer protects the assembly from below and allows the foaming on of projections, ribs and the like. A preferred method of producing the solar cover is also proposed, in which the foaming pressure is >1 bar.

Abstract: There is provided a weather strip for use on a sunroof capable of preventing squeak noises being generated in advance between a hollow seal part and a roof panel during traveling of a car by allowing the hollow seal part to satisfactorily follow vibrations of the roof panel. The weather strip ensures sealing property between a roof glass mounted on the sunroof of a car and a roof panel and comprises a built-in base part attached to the roof glass, and a hollow seal part composed of continuous ends integrally formed with the built-in base part and having substantially a circular cross section, a tip end contact part elastically contacting the roof panel, wherein thicker parts protruding inward and being continuous with the built-in base part are formed on the continuous ends of the hollow seal part and protrusions protruding inward are formed on substantially middle parts between the continuous ends and the tip end contact part.

Abstract: A roof device for a vehicle is comprised of a first movable panel movable between a normal position which covers a part of the opening portion of the vehicle roof and an operation position in which a rear end portion of the first movable panel is raised with a front end portion of the fist movable panel as a pivoting point, a second movable panel placed at a rear direction of the first movable panel of the opening portion of the vehicle roof, and an edge member placed at the rear end portion of the first movable panel and extended in a width direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the roof device is characterized in that a first groove portion is formed at the edge member.

Abstract: In a glass panel arrangement for automotive sun roof systems having a weather strip frame which is disposed substantially flush with the glass panel, a support frame made of metallic material and attached to a lower surface of the glass panel along a peripheral part of the glass panel is provided with an outer extension for supporting a part of the weather strip frame extending away from the edge of the glass panel from below so as to resist the tendency for the weather strip frame to get detached from the outer periphery of the glass panel. Therefore, the weather strip frame can be made of plastic material which has a relatively low affinity with the glass panel. In particular, if the outer extension is provided with an upwardly directed flange, not only the retaining force of the outer extension is improved but also the bending rigidity of the outer extension is improved.

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 sunroof assembly which opens and closes a roof opening portion provided on a roof of a vehicle with a plurality of movable panels and which improves the water proof performance of a vehicle width directional end portions at a clearance between a first movable panel in front and a second movable panel positioned in the rear of the first movable panel. The sunroof assembly includes the first movable panel provided at front of the roof opening portion, the second movable panel provided in the rear of the first movable panel, a sealing member extended in the vehicle width direction for sealing a clearance between the first movable panel and the second movable panel when the first movable panel and the second movable panel are closed, and a preventive wall for covering vehicle width directional end portion of the sealing member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel seal structure having a seal mounted around the outer circumferential edge of a panel body, such as glass panel, covering an opening formed in a vehicle body. An upper face of the seal is set to be substantially flush with an upper face of the panel body. A lip to be contactable with an edge of the panel body is formed along the upper face of the seal, and the edge of the lip is deformed downward upon contact with the edge of the panel body. Thereby, since the edge of the lip is deformed downward, a dimensional error of the panel body is accommodated for, and the continuity between the upper face of the seal and the upper face of the panel body is enhanced.

Abstract: A cover (9) for a motor vehicle roof with a cover body (10) which is peripherally injected, especially peripherally foamed, in the area of its outside edge so as to form a plastic frame (31) with a metal insert (14). The metal insert (14) extends frame-like along essentially the entire periphery of the cover (9), but is made in several parts in the peripheral direction of the cover. The metal insert (14) is only partially encompassed by the plastic frame. According to the process for producing the cover (9), for peripheral foaming, the cover body (10) together with the multi-part metal insert (14) is inserted into a foaming tool. Then, the foam compound is introduced, and to limit penetration of the foam compound to the inside, a seal is inserted into the peripheral channel (23) of the metal insert.

Abstract: In a solar cover (14) for a motor vehicle roof (10) with an outside pane (20), an inside cover (18) and a plurality of solar cells (16) which are located between the outside pane and the inside cover, both the outside pane and also the inside cover being made of plastic, the outside pane (20) or the inside cover (18) is formed of an injection molded part (34) which has reinforcement and/or attachment elements (24, 29, 32) which are made in one piece with the outside pane (20) or the inside cover (18).

Abstract: A process for foaming around a peripheral edge area of a cover (10) for a motor vehicle roof, the cover being placed on or in a foaming tool and the foam mass (18) being fed into the foaming tool such that two foam mass fronts are formed which run around the peripheral edge in the peripheral direction and merge with one another or meet one another in the merging area at a side opposite that at which the foam was introduced. The foaming tool is made such that, in the merging area, the cross section of the foam mass is reduced on the side opposite the ventilation side (40) of the foaming tool that is vented relative to the areas (42, 142) which border the merging area in order to prevent inclusion of gas bubbles in the merging area. Furthermore, a cover for a motor vehicle roof is produced which has a foamed peripheral edge area in which two foam mass fronts, which are formed during the peripheral foaming in a foaming tool, merge with one another.

Abstract: A multi-part hollow chamber seal for sealing a rectangular cover (10) relative to the edge of a rectangular motor vehicle roof opening with a connecting part for connecting a sealing part (14) which runs around a curved comer to a sealing part (13) which adjoins it via a seam, in the form of a connecting tube (21) which penetrates the seam and which is inserted into the hollow chambers (19, 20) of the two sealing parts (13, 14). The connecting tube (21) extends along the entire bend of the sealing part (14) which runs around the corner.

Abstract: A solar cover for a motor vehicle roof, which is provided with an outside transparent cover plate (12) and an inside cover (14) between which at least one solar cell (18) is embedded, an electrical contact (28) from which the solar current from the at least one solar cell is directed to the motor vehicle, and an electrical connector element which produces electrical contact between the at least one solar cell and the contact is embedded between the cover plate and the cover. The contact (28) is located in the horizontal direction outside of the area of the cover plate (12) which is covered by the cover (14) and the electrical connector (26) extends in the horizontal direction beyond the area covered by the cover to the contact.

Abstract: A cover unit, for closing the roof opening in the solid skin of a motor vehicle roof, having a cover element, composed of an at least partially transparent plastic, and a reinforcing frame, for example, made of metal, which extends along the side edge of the cover element, and which bears a seal which surrounds the side edge of the cover element for contact against an essentially vertically running roof-mounted sealing surface. The reinforcing frame is cemented, using a flexible cement, to the cover element such that the cover element can move, in the transverse direction, relative to the reinforcing frame in order to enable thermal expansion of the cover element. The seal has a roof sealing area, contacting a roof-mounted sealing surface, which is substantially unaffected by thermal expansion of the cover element, and the seal has a cover sealing area for compensation of thermal expansion of the cover element.

Abstract: A composite assembly unit for closing an aperture in a vehicle body, in particular a glass cover for a sliding roof, comprises a flat base body, preferably a glass or plastic pane, having an outside face and an inside face, and a seal for sealing a gap between the composite assembly unit and the vehicle body. The seal has a sealing section and a fixing section, and being attached to the base body by means of plastic foam. The fixing section of the seal is pressed under elastic deformation by the plastic foam against the inside face of the base body so that the sealing section of the seal terminates substantially flush with the outside face of the base body. The result is a composite assembly unit in which a defined, in particular flush, relative position between the flat base body and the seal can be guaranteed in a simple way. A method and an apparatus for producing such a composite assembly unit in a simple way is also described.

Abstract: A light transmitting panel mounting structure for mounting a transmitting panel is provided with a frame having a mounting flange, a light transmitting panel bonded relatively movably to the frame and a weather strip held by the mounting flange of the frame for sealing a space between the frame and the light transmitting panel. The weather strip has a body portion, a leg portion extending from the body portion to face the body portion for clamping the mounting flange of the frame in cooperation with the body portion, and a hollow lip having a hollow cross-sectional shape and projecting from the leg portion in elastic contact with an end face of the light transmitting panel. The hollow lip has a bent portion that is collapsible while shifting toward the leg portion when the hollow lip is subjected to an external force, and the bent portion is provided with a groove for assisting the collapsing action.

Abstract: A cover for a sliding roof comprises a cover plate, a frame that consists of a plastics material and is attached to the cover plate, and an edge gap seal that is applied to the frame. The frame is provided with a surrounding projection which is formed in one piece with the frame and is provided with at least a first nose, so that a first undercut is produced. The edge gap seal is provided with a clip that at least partially encompasses the projection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glass sheet having a hole for attachment of the sheet to a vehicle body. The hole includes a through hole and a thin part in contact with the through hole. A bolt is fitted so that the head of the bolt is fitted in the thin part.

Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing around a glass lid of a sun roof of a motor vehicle has a frame member composed of synthetic resin, which is attached to a periphery of the glass lid, and a weather strip which is attached to an outer periphery of the frame member. An upper surface of the frame member is positioned lower than an upper surface of the glass lid, and a seal wall of the weather strip extends to cover the upper surface of the frame member. And preferably, an end of an extended seal wall of the seal wall abuts a peripheral end surface of the glass lid such that an upper surface of the extended seal wall is flush with the upper surface of the glass lid.

Abstract: Assembly as an installation element for a vehicle body, in particular as a cover for a motor vehicle sliding roof, which consists of an outer plate or cover plate preferably injection-molded from a polycarbonate, and a supporting structure for this to which the plate/cover plate is connected in a particular manner at several fixing points. As the supporting structure is formed from a material which has a co-efficient of expansion different from that of polycarbonate, at the fixing points are arranged special connecting elements which, with simple design, allow stress-compensating, direction-defined and essentially free relative movements between the supporting structure and the plate/cover plate but nonetheless hold these two components firmly and reliably together under all operating conditions.

Abstract: A composite assembly unit for closing an aperture in a vehicle body, in particular a glass cover for a sliding roof, comprises a flat base body, preferably a glass or plastic pane, having an outside face and an inside face, and a seal for sealing a gap between the composite assembly unit and the vehicle body. The seal has a sealing section and a fixing section, and being attached to the base body by means of plastic foam. The fixing section of the seal is pressed under elastic deformation by the plastic foam against the inside face of the base body so that the sealing section of the seal terminates substantially flush with the outside face of the base body. The result is a composite assembly unit in which a defined, in particular flush, relative position between the flat base body and the seal can be guaranteed in a simple way. A method and an apparatus for producing such a composite assembly unit in a simple way is also described.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof (1) with a sealing system for a support lever (11) in which a pair of seals (14, 15) adjoin one another at their sealing surfaces so as to cover the support lever (11) form above in a lowered position of the lever and are pressed to the side by the support lever (11) when it is moved into a raised support position. The use of a pair of seals instead of a single seal reduces and the seals (14, 15) are preferably hollow chamber seals.

Abstract: A sunroof seal has a window, and a seal mounted thereon. The seal has an upper portion having a channel for engaging the window along its corresponding surface. The seal also includes a lower portion having a non-uniform cross section formed thereon for reducing the windnoise from a sunroof that is in the vented position.

Abstract: A cover for a motor vehicle roof has a cover plate, a plastic frame which is foamed or injected around the edge of the cover plate, and that forms an edge gap seal on the outside edge of the plastic frame. The plastic frame on the outside edge has a groove which is open to the bottom and which is bordered to the outside by a lip which forms the edge gap seal and in which there is a plastic insert of a material which is softer than the material of the plastic frame. Further, it is a process for producing one such cover in which the plastic frame is injected or foamed on the edge of the cover plate, optionally with inclusion of the edge area of the reinforcing frame, and in which in the course of injection or foaming the plastic frame or in a subsequent step the plastic insert is placed in the groove of the plastic frame.

Abstract: A cover unit, for closing the roof opening in the solid skin of a motor vehicle roof, having a cover element, composed of an at least partially transparent plastic, and a reinforcing frame, for example, made of metal, which extends along the side edge of the cover element, and which bears a seal which surrounds the side edge of the cover element for contact against an essentially vertically running roof-mounted sealing surface. The reinforcing frame is cemented, using a flexible cement, to the cover element such that the cover element can move, in the transverse direction, relative to the reinforcing frame in order to enable thermal expansion of the cover element. The seal has a roof sealing area, contacting a roof-mounted sealing surface, which is substantially unaffected by thermal expansion of the cover element, and the seal has a cover sealing area for compensation of thermal expansion of the cover element.

Abstract: A weather strip is attached to the periphery of a plate and a frame. A hollow space is formed in the weather strip. A first groove is formed in the weather strip to engage the plate. A through hole connects the first groove to the hollow space. A drain hole extends downward from the hollow space. Water sometimes enters the first groove, and the through hole and the drain hole drain this water. The arrangement of the various parts facilitates extrusion and simplifies the manufacturing process.

Abstract: Sealing arrangement for a gap (3) between adjacent cover edges of two adjustable cover elements (1, 2) which lie behind one another in their closed position, i.e., cover elements of a motor vehicle sliding roof, sliding and lifting roof, spoiler roof, louvered roof or the like. In the gap area, at least one sealing element (6, 7) which is elastic at least in areas is attached to each of the two cover elements (1, 2) or to the frame parts (13 and 14) which are associated therewith. The two sealing elements (6, 7) are arranged symmetrically along the cover edges of the two cover elements (1, 2), and the two sealing elements overlap one another with sealing lips (11, 12) to form a seal in the gap area in the closed position of the cover elements (1, 2). The elasticity and shape of the sealing elements are such that the sealing elements allow mutual tilting and/or vertical adjustment movements of the two cover elements.

Abstract: A solar cover for a roof opening in a motor vehicle roof, having a transparent cover panel (12) with a solar cell combination (14) which is located on its underside and which is formed of solar cells (20) which are embedded in an elastic film composite (16, 18, 22), and a carrier element (26) which is attached to the underside of the cover panel by means of a peripheral foaming (28) on the outside edge of the cover panel and the carrier element. The peripheral foam (28) is also sealed toward the inside by an emergence area (24) which is formed of the elastic film composite extending outwardly from the solar cells (20) by being clamped to form a seal between the carrier element (26) and the cover pane (12). A process for producing such a solar cover involves selecting a vertical distance between the cover panel and the carrier element such that the emergence area is clamped to form a seal between the carrier element and the cover panel inwardly of the peripheral foaming.

Abstract: A sealing structure for sealing around a glass lid of a sun roof of a motor vehicle has a frame member composed of synthetic resin, which is attached to a periphery of the glass lid, and a weather strip which is attached to an outer periphery of the frame member An upper surface of the frame member is positioned lower than an upper surface of the glass lid, and a seal wall of the weather strip extends to cover the upper surface of the frame member. And preferably, an end of an extended seal wall of the seal wall abuts a peripheral end surface of the glass lid such that an upper surface of the extended seal wall is flush with the upper surface of the glass lid.

Abstract: A sliding roof capable of opening/closing an opening window formed in a roof body, including a frame having a raised portion around the outer circumference thereof, a panel attached to the frame, and a weather strip fitted between the raised portion and the panel. The raised portion is provided with a projection with an edge directed to a proximal end side of the raised portion for preventing the weather strip from being pulled apart. The projection is formed by shearing work of the raised portion.