Abstract: A side panel of a cover which can be folded out through a roof opening in a vehicle roof, said side panel being adjustable between a lowered starting position when the cover closes the roof opening and a raised covering position when the cover is folded out, wherein provision is made according to the invention that the side panel, in the lowered starting position thereof, is arranged below a boundary or contact region between a side edge of the cover and a roof part adjoining the roof opening and at a distance from the cover.

Abstract: A wind deflector (1) for a roof opening of a motor vehicle has a receptacle (4) and a first deployable segment (2). A four-bar linkage connection is configured by two links (5, 6) between the first deployable segment (2) and the receptacle (4). Each link (5, 6) is connected pivotally at one of its end regions (7) to the first segment (2) and at the receptacle (4). A second segment (3) is arranged substantially parallel to the first segment (2) and is connected pivotally to the two links (5, 6) in each case in a central region (8) of the links (5, 6).

Abstract: A wind deflector (10) for a vehicle has a fastening section (11) for mounting the wind deflector (10) releasably on a retainer (13) of an upper cowl (14) of the vehicle and an air-guiding section (12) for guiding the flow of air. A locking device (17) assigned to the fastening section (11) releasably locks the wind deflector (10) to the retainer (13) of the upper cowl. The locking device (17) has at least one shiftable anchor (18), an actuator (19) and a spring (20). The actuator (17) interacts with the anchor (18) so that, when the actuator (19) is not actuated, the spring (20) presses the anchor (18) into a locking position, and, when the actuator (19) is actuated, that actuator presses the anchor (18) into an unlocking position counter to a spring force of the spring (20).

Abstract: A drive device for a roof module of a motor vehicle. A drive device of this type, the roof module comprising two movable roof parts, with longitudinally extended tension/compression means for transmitting drive to the roof parts which are driveable by a common drive motor via two output pinions, is known. The output pinions are oriented coaxially with respect to each other, and the output pinions are assigned a change-over device which sets the drive motor into operative connection alternatively with the one or the other output pinion.

Abstract: Wind protection device on an openable roof portion of a motor vehicle having a curved wind deflection member on which a flexible wind protection structure is retained and which has at least one lateral wind deflection arm which can be displaced by means of a guiding mechanism in the vertical direction and in the longitudinal direction of the openable roof portion in such a manner that the curved wind deflection member can be displaced between a lower rest position and an upwardly deployed operating position in which the wind protection structure is set up. The guiding mechanism includes a resilient unit in order to support the movement of the curved wind deflection member into the operating position thereof. The guiding mechanism also has a linear force guide having a curved guiding path, along which the curved wind deflection member is displaced in the longitudinal and vertical direction relative to the roof portion.

Abstract: A side panel of a cover which can be folded out through a roof opening in a vehicle roof, said side panel being adjustable between a lowered starting position when the cover closes the roof opening and a raised covering position when the cover is folded out, wherein provision is made according to the invention that the side panel, in the lowered starting position thereof, is arranged below a boundary or contact region between a side edge of the cover and a roof part adjoining the roof opening and at a distance from the cover.

Abstract: A deflector device for a vehicle includes an upper frame arranged along the front edge of an opening formed in the roof of the vehicle, and a mesh member coupled to the upper frame and fixed at the front edge of the opening. The upper frame is raised and lowered with respect to the roof in accordance with the opening and closing operation of a movable panel, which opens and closes the opening. The mesh member is changed between a deployed state and a stored state in accordance with the raising and lowering of the upper frame. The upper frame includes a front end in the vehicle front-rear direction and a coupling position to which the mesh member is coupled. The upper frame includes a protrusion between the front end and the coupling position.

Abstract: A structure of a sunroof deflector may include a roof panel which is disposed at a ceiling of a vehicle, and has an opening portion that is openable and closable by a sunroof glass; a sunroof frame, a deflector bracket disposed between a rainwater drainage portion and a sealing weather strip, a first deflector which is accommodated in the deflector bracket to be slidable upward and downward, selectively protrudes to an outside of the opening portion, and has a first catching portion formed to a rear surface of an upper end thereof; a second deflector which is accommodated in the deflector bracket to be slidable upward and downward, selectively protrudes to the outside of the opening portion, and has a second catching portion that is formed to a front surface of a lower end thereof and protrudes to be selectively caught by the first catching portion.

Abstract: A wind deflector (1) for a roof opening of a motor vehicle has a receptacle (4) and a first deployable segment (2). A four-bar linkage connection is configured by two links (5, 6) between the first deployable segment (2) and the receptacle (4). Each link (5, 6) is connected pivotally at one of its end regions (7) to the first segment (2) and at the receptacle (4). A second segment (3) is arranged substantially parallel to the first segment (2) and is connected pivotally to the two links (5, 6) in each case in a central region (8) of the links (5, 6).

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening comprises at least a closure member supported by the stationary part and configured to open and close the roof opening. A wind deflector is positioned near the front of the roof opening and is movable between an ineffective position below the fixed roof and an effective position projecting above the fixed roof. The wind deflector includes flexible wind deflecting material attached to an upper elongate element. The wind deflecting material is also connected at its lower end to a stationary part. An intermediate element is attached to the material between its upper and lower ends and extends along substantially the width of the wind deflecting material. At least a part of the intermediate element is biased toward a first position is displaced in a direction toward an edge of the roof opening when the wind deflector to the effective position.

Abstract: A roof apparatus includes a movable panel configured to open and close an opening formed at a roof of a vehicle, a pair of guide rails provided at respective edge portions of the opening in a vehicle width direction and being extended in a front-rear direction of the vehicle, a pair of support brackets provided at respective edge portions of the movable panel in the vehicle width direction and supported at the pair of guide rails to be movable and slidable relative to the guide rails, the movable panel being configured to be opened while maintaining a tilt-up state, and a wall portion provided at a front edge portion of each of the support brackets at an upper side of each of the guide rails.

Abstract: A wind deflector has a bearing base and a shiftable body that is shiftable relative to the bearing base between a first, extended position, in which the body is spaced apart from the bearing base and a second, placed-on position, in which the body is placed onto the bearing base. Two spaced apart links extend between the body and the bearing base. Each link has one end articulated to the body and a second end articulated to the bearing base. A push-push lock is provided for fixing at least one of the link and the body in the placed-on position of the body.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle comprises a stationary part and at least one rigid panel. The panel is movable between a closed position and a rear position. A downwardly extending side cover is connected to side edges of said panel and to the stationary part. The side cover hides an operating mechanism from a side view and has front and rear ends. The side cover is substantially stationary with respect to the stationary part and is slidably guided in a guide rail. The guide rail only starts at a distance from the front end of the cover when the panel is in its closed position. This distance is minimally Bmin and maximally: Amax=L?S?Bmin wherein: L=Length of side cover S=maximum sliding movement of guide rail of panel Bmin=Minimum overlap between side cover and guide rail in rear position of panel.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening in a stationary roof part and a seal extending along the roof opening and a panel movable between a closing and opening position for closing and opening, respectively, said roof opening. The panel comprises a first panel part which both in the closing and opening positions is positioned inside the seal, as seen in a top plan view, as well as a second panel part which both in the closing and opening positions is positioned outside the seal. Front and rear mechanisms cause movement of the panel. At least one mechanism is provided at the first panel part. A movable element is positioned outside the seal and has a drive mechanism. The second panel part is provided with at least one drive member which is operatively coupled to the drive mechanism of the movable element.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening provided in a stationary roof part, a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening and a wind deflector assembly proximate a forward edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector assembly comprises a frame part extending substantially in a transverse direction and movable between a retracted position and extended position below and above, respectively, the level of the stationary roof part and a flexible member attached to said frame part at a first end and attached to a stationary part of the vehicle at a second end. The wind deflector assembly further comprises a guide rod for the flexible member extending in a transverse direction and movable in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The guide rod is moves so that the flexible member is maintained in a taut state in all positions of the frame part.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprises a roof opening provided in a stationary roof part, a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening and a wind deflector assembly proximate a forward edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector assembly comprises a frame part extending substantially in a transverse direction and movable between a retracted position and extended position below and above, respectively, the level of the stationary roof part and a flexible member attached to said frame part at a first end and attached to a stationary part of the vehicle at a second end. The wind deflector assembly further comprises a guide rod for the flexible member extending in a transverse direction and movable in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The guide rod is moves so that the flexible member is maintained in a taut state in all positions of the frame part.

Abstract: A wind deflector for a sliding roof system is disclosed herein, the wind deflector having: a wind deflector element that is adjustable between a lowered position and an extended position; and a pair of raising arms that are each connected with the wind deflector element at one end and with an abutment at the other end, wherein the abutment is vehicle-fixed, that the raising arms are configured to be telescopically length-adjustable, and that an adjustment mechanism is provided by which the distance of the wind deflector element from the abutments is reduced when it is moved from the lowered position to the extended position.

Abstract: An open roof construction includes at least one closure element for selectively opening and closing a roof opening and a wind deflector assembly having a wind deflector arm pivotally connected to a stationary part and a wind deflector body extending in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A spring biases the wind deflector assembly in an upward direction to a first, operative position, in which the wind deflector body is positioned above the surface of the roof opening, from a second, inoperative position in which the wind deflector body is positioned in a storage position, below the surface of the roof. At least one guiding clamp guides the wind deflector assembly, at least during a part of the movement from the first operative position to the second inoperative position.

Abstract: Provided is a structure enabling mounting at a lower position and on a forward side of an opening section. A sunroof visor is to be installed in a vehicle including: the opening section formed on a roof portion; and a sunroof capable of freely opening the opening section. The opening section possesses an edge portion extending downward and having a thin-walled structure vertically composed of: corner edge sections as vertically short edges; slanted edge sections; and vertically elongated edge sections. The sunroof visor is to be fixed to the forward side of the opening section through brackets. Each bracket includes: an extended supporting portion extended forward from the opening section and used to fix the sunroof visor; and an engagement portion engageable with one vertically elongated edge section after being moved thereto from one corner edge section or slanted edge section, for coupling the sunroof visor.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle includes a first closing element movably supported by a stationary part and is configured to move to an upward position with at least its front edge. A second closing element movably supported by the stationary part and is positioned rearward of the first closing element. The second closing element moves between a closed position in which it closes said roof opening and an at least partly open position. An air guide on a lower side of the first closing element guides and directs the air caught by said first closing element when in its upward position during driving of the vehicle to create a boundary layer of air which is situated between the outside and the inside of the vehicle at the position of the roof opening when said second closing element is in its at least partly open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a side panel of a vehicle roof that can be opened, which is provided for closing a lateral opening between a cover raised over the vehicle roof and the adjoining vehicle roof and has a pivot mounting which can be attached on the roof side, wherein according to the present embodiments the pivot mounting extends along the side panel and in particular the pivot mounting has a curved or bowed pivot pin.

Abstract: A deflector apparatus for a vehicle includes a deflector configured to project above a surface of the roof portion, arm portions extending toward vehicle rear from end portions of the deflector, the arm portions rotatably supported at rear end portions thereof by guide rails, and bending springs positioned between the guide rails and the arm portions. Each bending spring includes a major arc tube portion placed at a protrusion protruding from the arm portion so as to be rotatable thereat and a pair of spring portions respectively extending toward vehicle front from end portions of the major arc tube portion, the end portions spaced apart in a circumferential direction. Distal end portions of the spring portions make pressure contact with the guide rail and the arm portion so as to bias the deflector to project above the surface of the roof portion and to retain the deflector in that state.

Abstract: Wind protection device on an openable roof portion of a motor vehicle having a curved wind deflection member on which a flexible wind protection structure is retained and which has at least one lateral wind deflection arm which can be displaced by means of a guiding mechanism in the vertical direction and in the longitudinal direction of the openable roof portion in such a manner that the curved wind deflection member can be displaced between a lower rest position and an upwardly deployed operating position in which the wind protection structure is set up. The guiding mechanism includes a resilient unit in order to support the movement of the curved wind deflection member into the operating position thereof. The guiding mechanism also has a linear force guide having a curved guiding path, along which the curved wind deflection member is displaced in the longitudinal and vertical direction relative to the roof portion.

Abstract: An open roof system for a vehicle comprises at least first and second movable elements, each movable between a retracted and a deployed position. At least two drive cable assemblies transfer the motor torque to said movable elements. The drive cable assemblies comprise a flexible first part having first and second ends, the first part being driven by a motor. The first end portion of the flexible first part connects to one of the first and secondmovable elements, and a first guiding channel guides the second end. The drive cable assembly further comprises an elongated second part, guided in a second guiding channel to one of the first and second movable elements and connected thereto. During at least part of the operation, the elongated second part moves substantially in the same direction as an end portion of the first part of the cable assembly.

Abstract: A wind deflector for an overflowable opening in a wall element of a motor vehicle, which can be moved from a basic position exposed at least nearly to no flow into an operating position exposed to a flow, is provided. The wind deflector includes a movable first clamping arm that protrudes over the wall element in the operating position exposed to a flow, and a movable second clamping arm. The wind deflector includes an extensive wind deflector arranged between the first clamping arm and second clamping arm, wherein the second clamping arm and/or the wind deflector at least nearly abuts against an edge of the overflowable opening in the operating position.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a cowl (1) with an upper frame part (2) and a closable vehicle roof opening (27) in the region of the upper frame part (2). The cowl (1) has a draft deflector cassette (6) for movably mounting a draft deflector. An interior lining (10) and a frame seal (9) are connected to a side of the upper frame part (2) that faces an interior of the vehicle and a decorative seal (17) interacts with the interior lining (10). The draft deflector cassette (6) is arranged between the frame seal (9) and the decorative seal (17). The draft deflector cassette can be placed, with simple installation, in a visually attractive manner in the region of the upper frame part (2) of the cowl frame.

Abstract: Provided is a deflector apparatus for a vehicle including a deflector that is installed at a front edge portion of an opening portion formed in a roof portion and that is capable of being unfolded so as to protrude onto the face of the roof portion, the deflector including an upper frame and a lower frame that extend along the front edge portion, a mesh member that has both terminal portions in a lateral direction buried in the upper frame and the lower frame, respectively, and extends along the front edge portion, and a reinforcing member that is buried in at least one of the upper frame and the lower frame and extends along the front edge portion, in which the reinforcing member is formed with a hollow portion that communicates in the extending direction of the reinforcing member and opens from the upper frame or the lower frame.

Abstract: A wind deflector for a sliding roof system is disclosed herein, the wind deflector having: a wind deflector element that is adjustable between a lowered position and an extended position; and a pair of raising arms that are each connected with the wind deflector element at one end and with an abutment at the other end, wherein the abutment is vehicle-fixed, that the raising arms are configured to be telescopically length-adjustable, and that an adjustment mechanism is provided by which the distance of the wind deflector element from the abutments is reduced when it is moved from the lowered position to the extended position.

Abstract: An open roof construction includes at least one closure element for selectively opening and closing a roof opening and a wind deflector assembly having a wind deflector arm pivotally connected to a stationary part and a wind deflector body extending in a transverse direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A spring biases the wind deflector assembly in an upward direction to a first, operative position, in which the wind deflector body is positioned above the surface of the roof opening, from a second, inoperative position in which the wind deflector body is positioned in a storage position, below the surface of the roof. At least one guiding clamp guides the wind deflector assembly, at least during a part of the movement from the first operative position to the second inoperative position.

Abstract: A wind deflector for a vehicle roof which may be opened, having a displaceable cover element, comprising a stretchable deflector element made from a flat, flexible material and which with its lower edge region is fastened to a fixed roof portion via a lower edge strip and with its upper edge region is fastened to a pivotable extending clip via an upper edge strip. The upper edge strip and the lower edge strip are components of a peripheral plastics edge encapsulation of the deflector element.

Abstract: A convertible has a roof (8) that can be adjusted between an opened and covered positions and a wind deflector (12) that can be adjusted between a retracted position (RS) and a deployed position (WS). The wind deflector (12) is mounted movably on longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to interior paneling (10) and has a section underneath the interior paneling (10). Openings (17) for a soft top linkage of the convertible can be closed or opened by flaps (16) on the longitudinal sides (2) of the convertible (1) adjacent to the wind deflector (12). The convertible (1) also has a control device (19) for the roof arrangement (8) and a position-detection device (27) for the flap (16). The control device (19) permits adjustment of the roof (8) only if the position-detection device (27) detects an open position (P2) of the flap (16).

Abstract: A wind deflector for a vehicle roof which may be opened, having a displaceable cover element, comprising a stretchable deflector element made from a flat, flexible material and which with its lower edge region is fastened to a fixed roof portion via a lower edge strip and with its upper edge region is fastened to a pivotable extending clip via an upper edge strip. The upper edge strip and the lower edge strip are components of a peripheral plastics edge encapsulation of the deflector element.

Abstract: A motor vehicle has a cowl (1) with an upper frame part (2) and a closable vehicle roof opening (27) in the region of the upper frame part (2). The cowl (1) has a draft deflector cassette (6) for movably mounting a draft deflector. An interior lining (10) and a frame seal (9) are connected to a side of the upper frame part (2) that faces an interior of the vehicle and a decorative seal (17) interacts with the interior lining (10). The draft deflector cassette (6) is arranged between the frame seal (9) and the decorative seal (17). The draft deflector cassette can be placed, with simple installation, in a visually attractive manner in the region of the upper frame part (2) of the cowl frame.

Abstract: A wind deflector arrangement for a roof opening, which can be closed and opened up by way of a cover, in a roof panel of a vehicle. The wind deflector can have a frame which is designed to at least partially surround the roof opening, a wind deflector hoop which is coupled to the frame such that the wind deflector hoop is rotatable relative to the frame and the roof panel about a first axis of rotation, a support element which is coupled to the wind deflector hoop and to the frame such that the support element can rotate about a second axis of rotation during a first segment of the movement of the wind deflector hoop relative to the frame and can rotate about a third axis of rotation, which differs from the second axis of rotation, during a further segment of the movement.

Abstract: A device for reducing booming noise in a motor vehicle has a wind deflector (3) having openings. The device furthermore has an air source (1), which is arranged in the motor vehicle and connected to the wind deflector. The air provided by the air source can be channeled to the wind deflector and released through the openings (4) thereof.

Abstract: A sliding roof system is described including a guide rail, an adjustable cover, a bearing block mounted to the guide rail, a side panel one end of which is mounted to the bearing block by means of a slotted guide, and a spring which urges the end of the side panel facing away from the bearing block against the cover. Further described is a method of controlling the lifting movement of a side panel of a sliding roof system, in which when the cover of the sliding roof system is adjusted to a ventilating position, the rear end of the side panel follows the opening movement of the cover while the front end performs a lift that is smaller than the lift of the cover, the side panel being shifted forward relative to the cover at the same time.

Abstract: Provided is a structure enabling mounting at a lower position and on a forward side of an opening section. A sunroof visor is to be installed in a vehicle including: the opening section formed on a roof portion; and a sunroof capable of freely opening the opening section. The opening section possesses an edge portion extending downward and having a thin-walled structure vertically composed of: corner edge sections as vertically short edges; slanted edge sections; and vertically elongated edge sections. The sunroof visor is to be fixed to the forward side of the opening section through brackets. Each bracket includes: an extended supporting portion extended forward from the opening section and used to fix the sunroof visor; and an engagement portion engageable with one vertically elongated edge section after being moved thereto from one corner edge section or slanted edge section, for coupling the sunroof visor.

Abstract: Provided is a deflector apparatus for a vehicle including a deflector that is installed at a front edge portion of an opening portion formed in a roof portion and that is capable of being unfolded so as to protrude onto the face of the roof portion, the deflector including an upper frame and a lower frame that extend along the front edge portion, a mesh member that has both terminal portions in a lateral direction buried in the upper frame and the lower frame, respectively, and extends along the front edge portion, and a reinforcing member that is buried in at least one of the upper frame and the lower frame and extends along the front edge portion, in which the reinforcing member is formed with a hollow portion that communicates in the extending direction of the reinforcing member and opens from the upper frame or the lower frame.

Abstract: A climate control system for a vehicle includes an air conditioner positioned in a rear of the vehicle. A roof panel includes a moonroof opening bounded on at least one side by a moonroof rail. The moonroof rail generally defines an air supply duct between a headliner and the roof panel. The air supply duct is in communication with the air conditioner. A plurality of vents are operably connected to the moonroof rail and relay conditioned air from the air supply duct to an interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A roof assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening in its fixed roof, comprises a frame, a movable closure for opening and closing the roof opening, and guide rails in or on the frame extending laterally of the roof opening. A closure moving mechanism is guided in the guide rails. A wind deflector is positioned at a front edge of said roof opening and is movable between an inoperative lower position in which it is positioned substantially below the level of the vehicle roof and at least one operative upper position in which it at least partially extends above said level. The wind deflector is supported by arms, each extending substantially rearwards. The arms are adapted to move the wind deflector between the inoperative and operative positions. The wind deflector arms are positioned in plan view at least partly within the lateral boundaries of the respective guide rails.

Abstract: A wind deflector for a vehicle roof which may be opened, having a displaceable cover element, comprising a stretchable deflector element made from a flat, flexible material and which with its lower edge region is fastened to a fixed roof portion via a lower edge strip and with its upper edge region is fastened to a pivotable extending clip via an upper edge strip. The upper edge strip and the lower edge strip are components of a peripheral plastics edge encapsulation of the deflector element.

Abstract: A wind deflector arrangement for a roof opening, which can be closed and opened up by way of a cover, in a roof panel of a vehicle. The wind deflector can have a frame which is designed to at least partially surround the roof opening, a wind deflector hoop which is coupled to the frame such that the wind deflector hoop is rotatable relative to the frame and the roof panel about a first axis of rotation, a support element which is coupled to the wind deflector hoop and to the frame such that the support element can rotate about a second axis of rotation during a first segment of the movement of the wind deflector hoop relative to the frame and can rotate about a third axis of rotation, which differs from the second axis of rotation, during a further segment of the movement.

Abstract: A wind deflector for an overflowable opening in a wall element of a motor vehicle, which can be moved from a basic position exposed at least nearly to no flow into an operating position exposed to a flow, is provided. The wind deflector includes a movable first clamping arm that protrudes over the wall element in the operating position exposed to a flow, and a movable second clamping arm. The wind deflector includes an extensive wind deflecting means arranged between the first clamping arm and second clamping arm, wherein the second clamping arm and/or the wind deflecting means at least nearly abuts against an edge of the overflowable opening in the operating position.

Abstract: A tilt-and-slide vehicle sunroof has a cover that closes a roof opening in which a central beam is arranged. The rear edge of the cover is moveable upwards out of the roof opening and backwards. The sunroof has a central beam guide in the central beam, which runs approximately in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which a sliding element is guided. The sliding element is connected to a laterally central front lower region of the cover directly or via at least one intermediate part in a fixed, pivotable, and/or height adjustable manner. A guide part arranged in a laterally central region of the vehicle at a distance behind the sliding element is guided in the central beam guide or in a roof longitudinal guide and is connectable to the cover directly or via a connecting part in a longitudinally displaceable, pivotable, and/or height adjustable manner relative to the cover.

Abstract: Wind deflector assemblies for an opening of a vehicle roof having a plurality of pretensioned movable arms. In one approach, a wind deflector assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening, is provided having a wind deflector guide attached to a vehicle along a front edge of the roof opening in a generally transverse axis of the vehicle on its lower edge; the wind deflector guide extendible above the roof opening by attachment on its upper edge to a plurality of movable deflector arms mounted to and extending rearward along a generally longitudinal axis of the vehicle; the plurality of movable deflector arms having an pretensioning element to extend the wind deflector guide from a retracted position to a deployed position. The plurality of movable deflector arms can be two reciprocal assemblies of three deflector arms, each assembly movable on four pivot mounts.

Abstract: A motor vehicle (1) has a wind deflector (13) adjacent an upper cowl (8), a roof arrangement (10) behind the wind deflector (13) and an air-guiding device (16) behind the roof arrangement (10). The wind deflector (13) is extended into a first operative position (WS1) and the rear air-guiding device (16) is transferred into first lifting position (HS1) if the roof arrangement (10) is open and if the driving speed (VF) of the motor vehicle (1) is below a predetermined first value (V1). The wind deflector (13) is transferred into a second operative position (WS2) and the rear air-guiding device (16) is transferred into a second lifting position (HS2) above the first lifting position (HS1) if the roof arrangement (10) is open and if the driving speed (VF) is above a predetermined, second value (V2).

Abstract: A deflector apparatus for a vehicle including a fixed frame provided at the roof portion, a movable frame positioned at an upper side of the fixed frame and being rotatable between a raised position and a retracted position, a mesh member connected to the fixed frame and the movable frame and brought to a raised state and a retracted state by a rotation of the movable frame, the mesh member extending above a surface of the roof portion in the raised state, and a spring member biasing the movable frame to the raised position. The fixed frame includes a connecting portion connected to the mesh member and provided at an upper side of a drain portion that is formed along a front-inner periphery of the opening. The connecting portion is arranged to have a clearance relative to the drain portion.

Abstract: A deflector apparatus for a vehicle includes a fixed frame, a movable frame positioned at an upper side of the fixed frame and being rotatable between a raised position and a retracted position, a mesh member connected to the fixed frame and the movable frame and brought to a raised state and a retracted state, and a spring member. The spring member includes a sliding portion fitted to a guide groove formed at the movable frame and slidably making contact with the guide groove to transmit a biasing force of the spring member in a state where the movable frame is rotating. The spring member further includes an engagement portion engaging with the movable frame when the movable frame is in the raised position. The movable frame is configured to be maintained at the raised position by the engagement with the engagement portion of the spring member.

Abstract: A deflector apparatus for a vehicle includes the deflector body configured to be provided along a front edge portion of an opening portion formed on a roof portion of a vehicle and to be deployed by projecting above a surface of the roof portion. The deflector body includes a mesh member extending along the front edge portion of the opening portion. The deflector apparatus for the vehicle also includes a pair of resin frames provided at end portions of the mesh member in a widthwise direction of the mesh member respectively to extend in a lengthwise direction of the mesh member over an entire length of the mesh member. The pair of resin frames is resin-molded integrally with the mesh member and covers the end portions of the mesh member including edges of the mesh member in the widthwise direction of the mesh member.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening that can be closed by a panel of which at least the rear edge can be pivoted upward and downward. A three-dimensional body is provided on the underside of said panel to influence the air flow, near the rear edge of the panel. The three-dimensional body generates swirls in the air flow over the panel.