Abstract: A pick-up truck bed cover having a cover frame assembly that is secured thereon to cover the truck bed. The cover frame assembly is generally rectangularly shaped to fit over typical truck beds and has a track system for a shutter assembly. The shutter assembly is slidably mounted within the track system and has means to retract and extract. In the retracted position, the truck bed is nearly completely exposed and in the extracted position, the truck bed is covered. Positioned approximately perpendicularly to the shutter assembly, is a door assembly that is mounted at one end of the cover frame assembly for access to the truck bed.

Abstract: An open roof assembly for a vehicle, having a roof opening defined in the roof of the vehicle includes a foldable closure mechanism for closing and opening said roof opening. The closure mechanism includes an outer cloth and an inner cloth mutually spaced in the closed position of the closure mechanism, wherein the closure mechanism at its opposite longitudinal edges extend in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is provided with a number of spaced slides which, in a driven manner, are movable along guides extending along corresponding longitudinal edges of the roof opening. The slides carry elongated folding arms that, with ends remote from the slides, support the outer cloth and inner cloth and are biased towards a position for zig-zag like folding during opening of the roof opening.

Abstract: A fiberglass railcar roof that includes a fiberglass surface with a central portion and a peripheral portion adapted to be joined to the upper edge region of a railcar. In some embodiments, the roof includes plural elongate fiberglass ribs extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the fiberglass surface. In some embodiments, the roof is adapted for use on refrigerated, high cube and cryogenic railcars. Methods for forming the invented roofs and roof panels are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an open roof construction for a vehicle, as well as to a vehicle fitted with such an open roof construction, in particular a folding roof. More in particular, the invention relates to special features which make it possible to swing down the folding roof (1) into the boot (5) of the vehicle together with a rear window structure (2) so as to provide a convertible-like vehicle.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with a roof which can be opened, with a body (12) which forms a vehicle passenger compartment (14) which is bordered on its front and back end by a front window (16) and a rear window element (18), respectively, and on the sides of which body-mounted lengthwise roof members (20) extend from the front to back, the lengthwise roof members (20), the top edge (38) of the front window (16) and the top edge (34) of the rear window element (18) surrounding a roof opening (26), and with a folding convertible top (28) for selectively opening and closing the roof opening (26), has the top edge (34) of the rear window element (18) connected to the folding convertible top (28) and its bottom edge (36) attached to the body (12) to be able to swing around this edge (36) into the passenger compartment (14).

Abstract: A cover shade for a transparent roof element, window or the like, especially for motor vehicles, has a fabric shade (14) that is windable on and off of a winding shaft (12), a draw bar (16) at a free end of the fabric shade and which is movable in open and closing directions of the shade, a draw cable arrangement (20) which acts in the closing direction and which engages the draw bar, and a winding shaft reset spring which is tensioned when the shade is closed. The draw cable arrangement (20) has a draw cable (22) which runs from a fixed point (24) located in front of the draw bar (16) in the closing direction (18), via a deflection roller (26) located near one end of the bar, then via a second deflection roller (28) located near the other end of the bar, to an adjustable point (30) of application of the drawing force in front of the draw bar (16).

Abstract: A motor vehicle having a front roof region which has a roof opening which may be closed by a sliding convertible top, having a rear roof region which includes roof columns connected to one another via a body crossmember, and having sliding guidance of the sliding convertible top along lateral guides of the front and rear roof regions, the sliding convertible top being guided roughly horizontally rearwardly in the front roof region and so as to be lowered downwardly into a stowage position in the rear roof region by the guides. The guides in the rear roof region are arranged on a side of the roof columns which faces the interior space of the motor vehicle, the sliding convertible top being guided in front of the body crossmember of the rear roof region between the roof columns.

Abstract: An actuating device for opening and closing a folding roof (2) of a motor vehicle with a bearing carriage (3) which is movably supported on a roof-side guideway (4) and which is connected to the movable part (7) of the folding roof (2), and with a drive means which is connected to the bearing carriage (3) by a drive carriage (10) which is supported on the roof-side guideway (11) and a connecting rod arrangement (13, 14) which has a toggle lever (14) and which is controlled by a control guideway (23), on the last portion of the closing path, the connecting rod arrangement (13, 14) steps down the drive motion of the drive carriage (10).

Abstract: An openable motor vehicle roof with a front movable roof element (12) which is movably supported on side roof rails (2) and which in the closed position of the roof can be placed against an apron (8) or the like, the roof element (12) being supported by a guide means (15, 16) on the guide rails (10) of the side roof rails (2), the guide means having a four-bar mechanism (15, 16) by means of which the roof element (12) is supported to be able to pivot on a carriage (17) which can be moved on the guide rail (10), and a control lever (16, 23) of the four-bar mechanism controlling the motion of the four-bar mechanism and of the roof element (12), especially in the opening or closing motion away from or to the apron (8) depending on the position of the carriage (17) relative to the guide rail (10).

Abstract: A motor vehicle folding top with a roof peak (12) which is movably supported via a driven carriage (17) on the guide rail (10) of the respective side roof rail (2) and which can be placed in the closed position of the folding top against the apron (8) or the like, the drive part (40) which is movably supported on the respective guide rail (10) being coupled to the carriage (17) via a coupling means (42, 43) which during lengthwise displacement of the carriage (17), in the open position of the folding top, forms a rigid coupling, and on the last path of motion when the roof peak (12) is being closed, transfers the closing motion with increased force to the carriage (17) by stepping down the drive motion.

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

Abstract: A cover assembly including a cover member and a cover displacement mechanism is provided. The cover displacement mechanism positions the cover within a vehicle about an opening formed in the vehicle. The cover selectively separates an interior of the vehicle from an exterior of the vehicle at the opening.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle comprising a roof opening provided in the roof of the vehicle which can be closed by means of a foldable assembly. A flow-influencing panel is pivotable outwardly from a position substantially in line with the roof towards an inclined position and which panel, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is positioned at a leading end of the roof opening. The panel, in a position in line with the roof, and the closure assembly, in a position closing the roof opening, mutually overlap.

Abstract: A fabric roof assembly is disclosed which can be electrically operated comprises a plurality of transverse cross-members adapted to slide in guide rails which extend along each side of an opening of the roof. The assembly includes a front member which supports a front end of the fabric panel, movement of the front member within the opening causing the fabric panel to move from an open position to a position covering the opening. A tensioning and closing mechanism is carried by the front member to tension and close the roof, and driving members are provided which slide along the guides rails and to operate with the front member through the tensioning and closing mechanism. The driving member is the only part which needs to work in the guide rails, with the tensioning and closing mechanism supported by the front member. This allows the walls of the guide rails to be kept to a minimum.

Abstract: An upper body structure with greater strength and rigidity to withstand side loads even when a large roof opening is formed in the roof. Ribs in a soft canvas cover for the roof opening are also hidden from view. A roof opening is formed throughout substantially the entire length of the roof. The roof opening can be closed by a soft cover made from canvas or other material and a framework having plurality of rib. A frame is installed to the roof so as to frame the roof opening. The frame has a reinforcing cross member connecting the long right and left side of the frame. The reinforcing cross member is located in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle substantially at the center pillars. The frame and center pillars are conjoined by reinforcement. When cover is closed over roof opening, at least one of the plural ribs overlaps and is hidden by reinforcing cross member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle having a variable roof/rear area, especially a station wagon or a sport-utility vehicle having a rear cargo space, in which a cover of the roof/rear area and a rear part can be opened, and the cover pivoted downward about an axis transverse to the surface of the roof/rear area.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof structure with at least one openable roof part (3) which is movably guided in the area of the side members (11) has side members (11) which are detachably connected to vehicle-mounted parts, such as the A column (10) and the B column (28) of the vehicle body, by a plug-in/locking mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide rail for movable accommodation of at least one openable roof part of a motor vehicle, the guide rail has at least a first and a second guide rail section (22; 26) which can be joined to one another via a joint (42), the first and the second guide rail section (22; 26) can be brought into alignment at the joint (42), and the openable roof part can be moved beyond the joint (42) without complex adjustment efforts and which still can be universally used is devised by the first guide rail section (22) having a centering element which interacts with a complementary opposite element on the second guide rail section (26), the first and/or the second guide rail section (22; 26) being flexibly supported at least in the area of the joint (42) on a roof part (12; 28) of the motor vehicle (10).

Abstract: A folding top mechanism of a folding roof for a convertible, which has side roof rods with a guide means for movable support of the front bow and of the middle bow and a canvas folding top which is attached to the front bow, and which can be moved into a rear lowered position to open the folding roof, with the front bow being pushed at least partially over or under the middle bow by the guide means.

Abstract: A folding top of a motor vehicle with a roof frame with side roof rails, on which at least one movable roof element is movably supported, and which can be pivoted relative to the main part of the roof frame and can be detached from the windshield apron for lowering the folding top has a locking mechanism (9) for locked fixing of the side roof rails on the apron and with a drive for locking and unlocking the locking mechanism (9).

Abstract: A folding roof for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof comprises a frame to be mounted in the opening, which frame comprises a passage opening and a flexible cover for selectively closing or releasing the opening. A control beam which is attached to the opening side of the cover, is guided in guide rails at its lateral ends. A driving mechanism is connected to the control beam and selectively moves the control beam for opening or closing the folding roof. A push-off element can come into engagement with the frame when the control beam approaches the closed position. A transmission mechanism positioned between the push-off element and the drive mechanism pulls the control beam to the closed position with increased driving force during the last part of the closing movement. The push-off element is provided laterally of the control beam and co-operates with the stationary guide rails.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle sunroof includes a linkage assembly, one or more elongated elements and a flexible cover. In another aspect of the present invention, the flexible cover is folded in an overlapping manner when retracted. A further aspect of the present invention provides at least a pair of flexible covers that are advanced toward each other in order to close a single sunroof opening.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof with a least one openable roof part (30) which can be actuated by a drive motor (22) and at least one temporarily stationary roof part (12) which supports the openable roof part (30) in its open position. A motor vehicle roof which makes do without a complex actuation mechanism, which can be easily operated and which can be universally used is formed by a drive motor (222) actuating the locking and/or unlocking of the temporarily stationary roof part (12) with reference to an at least temporarily fixed additional roof part, for example, with reference to the rear side columns (B-columns 20) of the motor vehicle. Preferably, the side members (28), which extend between the rear roof part (12) and a front cross beam (2) which runs above the windshield on either side of the openable roof part (3) and which comprise guides (26) for the openable roof part (30), are detachably joined to the motor vehicle (10).

Abstract: A windscreen assembly for a Corvette Convertible automobile that comprises a wind breaking mesh net configured to be fastened in the rear of the passenger cockpit of the vehicle and of equivalent height as the windshield. The wind breaking mesh net is to be positioned in an upright manner and attached to the vehicle with an adapter apparatus using adapters located on opposing sides of the vehicle. The adapters positioned in such a way as to allow for their temporary attachment to the vehicle sides when the top of the Corvette Convertible is down. The completed assembly gives a method for securing a removable wind breaking mesh net to the vehicle thereby reducing interior wind noise while driving and does not require any permanent alterations to the existing vehicle design.

Abstract: A fabric roof assembly is disclosed which can be electrically operated comprises a plurality of transverse cross-members adapted to slide in guide rails which extend along each side of an opening of the roof. The assembly includes a front member which supports a front end of the fabric panel, movement of the front member within the opening causing the fabric panel to move from an open position to a position covering the opening. A tensioning and closing mechanism is carried by the front member to tension and close the roof, and driving members are provided which slide along the guides rails and to operate with the front member through the tensioning and closing mechanism. The driving member is the only part which needs to work in the guide rails, with the tensioning and closing mechanism supported by the front member. This allows the walls of the guide rails to be kept to a minimum.

Abstract: A motor vehicle folding top with a roof peak (12) which is movably supported via a driven carriage (17) on the guide rail (10) of the respective side roof rail (2) and which can be placed in the closed position of the folding top against the apron (8) or the like, the drive part (40) which is movably supported on the respective guide rail (10) being coupled to the carriage (17) via a coupling means (42, 43) which during lengthwise displacement of the carriage (17), in the open position of the folding top, forms a rigid coupling, and on the last path of motion when the roof peak (12) is being closed, transfers the closing motion with increased force to the carriage (17) by stepping down the drive motion.

Abstract: An openable motor vehicle roof with a front movable roof element (12) which is movably supported on side roof rails (2) and which in the closed position of the roof can be placed against an apron (8) or the like, the roof element (12) being supported by a guide means (15, 16) on the guide rails (10) of the side roof rails (2), the guide means having a four-bar mechanism (15, 16) by means of which the roof element (12) is supported to be able to pivot on a carriage (17) which can be moved on the guide rail (10), and a control lever (16, 23) of the four-bar mechanism controlling the motion of the four-bar mechanism and of the roof element (12), especially in the opening or closing motion away from or to the apron (8) depending on the position of the carriage (17) relative gto the guide rail (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle roof with a series of cover elements (louvers 10a-d) for selectively closing and at least partially exposing a roof opening (13) in a fixed roof surface (11), the cover elements bordering one another in the closed position to form a flat panel system, each louver on its narrow end being connected to a pivoting fastening element (20a-d) which is guided along a roof-mounted guideway (75). The flat panel system is pushed together by pushing on the front and/or the back end to form a bundle of swung-out cover elements and it can also be moved as a bundle. At least some of all fully swung-out fastening elements (20a-d) are securely engaged to a common coupling element which can move along the roof-mounted guideway or can be fixed relative to it.

Abstract: A folding roof for a vehicle having an opening (2) in its fixed roof (1) comprises a stationary part (3) to be fixed to the roof, an adjustable cover (5) supported by said stationary part, which functions as the closure element. The cover is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it releases the roof opening on the opening side. An operating beam (6) is provided on the opening side of the cover, on which cables (10) engage for adjusting the operating beam. A tensioning device (11) is mounted between said operating beam and said stationary part for tensioning the cover during the last part of the closing movement. The tensioning device can be operated by the cables and cooperates with a counter-element (17), which is adjustable in the direction of the movement of the operating beam.

Abstract: A folding top for a vehicle having a vehicle body with an x direction and a z direction, the folding top comprising a front top component for resting on a part of the vehicle body when the folding top is in a closed position, another top component, the front top component being pivotable with respect to the other top component, the front top component being pivotable upwardly about a bearing axis when being opened, and a spring energy store of an automatic facility for pivoting the front top component, the spring energy store being stressed as the front top component is pivoted downwardly and released as the front top component is pivoted upwardly, the spring energy store being arranged in an installation space remote from the bearing axis of the front top component.

Abstract: A folding roof for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof comprises a stationary part to be fixed to the roof, which includes guide rails disposed at the longitudinal edges of the opening. An adjustable closure element supported by the frame is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it releases the roof opening on the opening side. The closure element includes an operating beam extending in a transverse direction, which is connected to a drive device on the opening side, and a foldable cover attached thereto. The cover is supported by vertically adjustable second supporting bows, which are adjustably supported at their ends by connecting members. Tensioning elements are guided along said guide rails, which engage said second supporting bows via at least one point of engagement and which are connected to the drive device.

Abstract: A multipurpose armored utility vehicle based on a civilian production base vehicle is configured to be used in hostile and dangerous police related missions. The vehicle comprises an armored drivers compartment and a rear mounted armored utility compartment comprising a plurality of view ports, gun ports, entry means and a roof mounted hatch with side protection where the vehicle can be used in rescue, and offensive and defensive modes of operation under fire.

Abstract: A vehicle, having a fixed roof having an opening therein, a fabric sliding roof arranged at the opening in the fixed roof so as to be slidable between an open position and a closed position, a spoiler arranged on the fixed roof in a region of a front edge of the sliding door so as to extend transversely over the vehicle for reducing draft and noise phenomena in an interior of the vehicle when the fabric sliding roof is open, the spoiler having at least one passage opening configured to receive some of an air stream striking against the spoiler during movement of the vehicle in a direction of travel, and a deflecting device arranged in a rearward region of the spoiler relative to the direction of travel so as to affect air flow near the spoiler, the deflecting device being an essentially upwardly extending part.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof, which comprises a frame part to be secured to the roof and an adjustable closing element supported by said frame part, which is adjustable between a closed position and an open position. The closing element comprises at least one rigid plate, which is capable of pivoting movement about a first pivot pin with respect to a part disposed before said rigid plate, which part remains stationary during said pivoting movement. The plate and the part disposed before said plate are fixedly interconnected by means of a flexible sealing element. The plate may make up a wind deflector or part of the closing element.

Abstract: When a rollover of a vehicle body is detected by a rollover detection sensor, an inflator is operated. When the inflator is operated, an air bag connected to the inflator through a hose is inflated by a gas ejected from the inflator, downwardly pushes open a front portion of a case accommodating portion of a ceiling interior member as shown by two-dotted chain lines, and expands to a position for closing a sunroof opening portion.

Abstract: A motor vehicle includes a motor vehicle body having side frames which support a roof area, the roof area including at least two roof panels which lie flat and parallel in the closed position and can be moved to an open position. The roof panels are constructed so that they can be moved by a guiding mechanism from the flat, parallel closed position into a packed open position completely in the interior of the vehicle body at a distance from the roof region and disposed essentially vertically and parallel to one another.

Abstract: An opening roof for a vehicle having an opening in the fixed roof, comprises a frame to be mounted around the opening, a flexible cover for selectively closing or exposing the opening, a control beam attached to the front side of the cover and being guided with its lateral ends in guide rails extending along each side of the opening in longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and latch means for holding the control beam in a forward position when the opening roof is closed. Said latch means includes at least a latch member which is operative between the control beam and the frame. An electric motor is coupled to the control beam through drive cables in order to slide it for opening and closing the opening roof. A transmission mechanism between the latch member and the drive cables ensures to tighten the control beam into the forward position with a greater driving force during its last closing movement.

Abstract: A sunshade (42) for substantially covering ail automotive vehicle roof (32) has a plurality of roof bows (70 and 72) and a flexible sheet (50) spanning between these bows, all of which are slidably disposed proximate with an inside surface (40) of the roof (32).

Abstract: A new vehicle screen for attaching to the exterior roof of a vehicle to cover an open roof opening. The inventive device includes a generally rectangular flexible mesh screen having a plurality of spaces therethrough. A flexible border member is extended around the outer periphery of the mesh screen. The lower surface of the border member is designed for detachably mounting on the exterior roof of a vehicle around the periphery of a roof opening through the roof of the vehicle. Provided on the lower surface is a magnetic strip which is designed for magnetically mounting the lower surface of the border member to the exterior roof of a vehicle. Provided on the upper surface of the border member is an elongate attachment strip. The attachment strip is designed for attaching to a wind shield device upwardly extending from the exterior roof of a vehicle adjacent the roof opening.

Abstract: A convertible top for a motor vehicle. The top is supported by rails for movement between a deployed position and a stored position in the trunk of the vehicle. A deck lid closes the trunk and can be retracted to a position clearing a path for movement of the top between deployed and stored positions. The top is made of two separate parts, a roof part and a rear part.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for increasing the reducing the lift and drag of a soft top passenger vehicle having a soft top having first and second edges in which the point at which flow over the vehicle separates is determined by conventional techniques and an aerodynamic deflector is provided and attached to the roof of the vehicle forward of the separation point at a position that maximizes aerodynamic efficiency.

Abstract: An opening roof for a vehicle having an opening in the fixed roof comprises a frame to be mounted around the opening, and a flexible cover for selectively closing or disposing the opening. A cover plate is fixed to the front side of the cover and is guided at its lateral ends through glide shoes in guide rails extending along either side of the opening in longitudinal direction of the frame. The opening roof is provided with an electric motor and drive cables coupled to the cover plate in order to slide it for opening and closing the opening roof. A displacement mechanism is arranged between the cover plate and the glide shoes, onto which the drive cables act for tightening the cover plate in a forward and downward direction relative to the glide shoes during the final closing movement.

Abstract: A cover system for the truck box of a pickup truck includes upstanding sides and front portion which define inwardly thereof an open area to be covered by a series of parallel edge to edge cover panels. The cover panels slide forwardly and rearwardly on a guide track and the guide track is divided at the front so that the panels form accordion folds in a fold section stored at the front of the structure. Two rear side parts at the rear of the cover can be pivoted about a a horizontal axis across the top. These rear portions carry a part of the guide track and a whole number of panels fill the area from the hinge to the bottom edge of the rear portion. Thus the rear portion can be pivoted about the hinge while the panels flex. Thus only a rear portion can be opened or the cover panels can be moved forwardly to various set locations or folded fully.

Abstract: An opening roof for a vehicle having an opening in the fixed roof, comprises a frame to be mounted around the opening, a flexible cover for selectively closing or exposing the opening, a control beam attached to the front side of the cover and being guided with its lateral ends in guide rails extending along each side of the opening in longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a latch for holding the control beam in a forward position when the opening roof is closed. Said latch includes at least a latch member which is operative between the control beam and the frame. An electric motor is coupled to the control beam through drive cables in order to slide it for opening and closing the opening roof. A transmission mechanism between the latch member and the drive cables ensures to tighten the control beam into the forward position with a greater driving force during its last closing movement.

Abstract: A rain deflector for a vehicle roof vent consists of a pair of like panels one of which is fastened to the cap of the roof vent and moves therewith, and is hinged to the second panel which has the end remote from the hinge connected to slide along tracks on the vehicle roof. Each panel is substantially larger than the vent cap, to extend beyond the edges of the vent and prevents rain from entering the vent while permitting ventilation of air through the vent.

Abstract: An opening roof includes a drive motor for driving a connecting device between a front carrier and a frame for sliding the front carrier along guiderails in order to open and close the opening roof. A mounting assembly for the drive motor is so arranged that after the drive motor has moved the front carrier substantially into a forward position through the connecting device and, preferably, a latching device has come into engagement. The drive motor is allowed to move and to transmit its movement through a transmission mechanism to the cover in order to tension the cover.

Abstract: A convertible canvas top for an automobile having opposed molded plastic sides includes a top portion having a plurality of transversely oriented roof bows sewn into it and a trunk lid portion which depends downwardly from the top portion. The top portion is rollably engaged with the sides of the body for movement between an up configuration, wherein the top portion is taut throughout its length and extends between the sides of the body to cover the passenger compartment, and a down configuration, wherein the top portion is furled to expose the passenger compartment from above the automobile. Likewise, the trunk lid portion is rollably engaged with the plastic body for movement between an open configuration, wherein a rear edge of the trunk lid portion is raised to expose the passenger compartment from the rear, and a closed configuration, wherein the rear edge of the trunk lid portion is lowered such that the trunk lid portion covers the rear of the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A vehicle cab with a roof hatch (12) which comprises front and rear hatch sections (14) and (16), the rear section (14) being over an escape hatchway (26) and the front section (16) being over an equipment access hatchway (28) of a roof compartment. The front hatch section (16) is mounted on a front roof section (10a) along its forward edge by hinges (18), and releasably latched to a middle roof section (10c) along its rearward edge by secondary latches (22). The rear hatch section (14) is mounted on the rearward edge of the front hatch section (16) by hinges (20), and releasably latched to the rear roof section (10b) by a primary latch (40). The primary catch (40) may be released and the rear hatch section (14) may be partially opened and retained with rear stays (64) to provide ventilation. The rear stays (64) may then be automatically released when the rear hatch section (14) is pushed past the retention point to fully open the escape hatchway (26).

Abstract: A retractable hardtop roof for a vehicle for selectively converting the passenger compartment from a closed compartment to an open air compartment. The roof moves along a low profile to permit opening even while the vehicle is moving. The roof conversion includes a frame track mounted within the vehicle body to guide and drive the roof panels. The retractable roof comprises a top panel and a back panel which are hingedly connected. The back panel is in turn hingedly connected to the frame for full pivotting movement of the panels relative to the vehicle body. A drive mechanism attached to the top panel moves the vehicle roof panels along overhead and rear tracks in the frame for full retraction rear of the passenger compartment. Power for the drive mechanism is conducted through metal components of the vehicle top eliminating the need for wiring.

Abstract: The invention comprises a camper shell corner reinforcement device for mounting the corner of a camper shell, trim, and base mounting of the camper shell together and for reinforcing their connection in the corner. The device has two brackets. One bracket has an elongated frame with a curved end and with an inclined wall extending about the curved end. The elongated frame portion is inserted in the end of the tubular portion of the base mounting for the shell which base mounting and its tubular portion extends along the bottom outer edge of the shell, along the opposing sides to the rear corners of the shell with the curved portion extending around the corner of the shell with the inclined curved wall providing a curved inside backing or reinforcing wall for the shell for the portions of the shell extending around the corner.