Abstract: An integrated operating apparatus for a window glass and a door curtain may include a housing, a drive motor installed in the housing, a window glass operating gear, a window glass operating wire for operating the window glass wound around the window glass operating gear, a door curtain operating gear spaced apart from the window glass operating gear, a door curtain operating wire wound around the door curtain operating gear, a clutch gear meshed with the drive motor and slidable to be alternatively meshed with any one of the window glass operating gear and the door curtain operating gear, and a gear changer allowing the clutch gear to be meshed with any one of the window glass operating gear and the door curtain operating gear.

Abstract: A guide block for a sunroof of an automobile including a front channel extending upwards and connecting to a lower channel at a first angle with respect to the lower channel forming a first path, and a rear channel extending upwards and connecting to an upper channel at a second angle with respect to an upper channel forming a second path, where the first path intersects the second path at a cross-over region.

Abstract: The proposed high temperature insulated bus pipe (busbar section) is equipped with a conductive pipe having end contacts and disposed within electrical insulation, a grounding shield covering the insulation, and a case having a fire-resistant coating. A fire-resistant layer made of a cured composite material is located between the case and the shield. The composite material includes a filler composed of thermally expandable graphite, and a binder configured to form cavities in the fire-resistant layer when the busbar section is exposed to heating. The case is made of a non-magnetic material and is formed as a plain or corrugated vacuum-proof tube. The thickness of fire-resistant layer depends on the cross-section area of conductive pipe and configuration thereof. The binder includes epoxy resin combined with curing agent. The dimension of graphite particles are specified and provided as loose powder or powder whose particles are affixed to a substrate.

Abstract: A roof system for a motor vehicle with a roof opening and a movable roof part for opening up and closing the roof opening, the roof part being assigned a web guide on opposite sides, the web guide permitting a longitudinal displacement and a vertical shifting of the roof part. Each web guide is assigned a respective slider unit which has a carrier structure which is tiltable in the manner of a rocker and on both sides of a rocker axis, as seen in the longitudinal direction, has sliding sections which receive the web guide. The two sliding sections are formed by a common sliding body which extends in the longitudinal direction beyond the rocker axis and is of elastically flexible design.

Abstract: A roof apparatus includes a movable panel, a guide rail, a first rail portion and a second rail portion which are provided at the guide rail in a manner that at least a part of the first rail portion and at least a part of the second rail portion are overlapped with each other in the vehicle width direction, a front side guide member including a guide groove, a front side link member including a support protruding portion which is movable along the second rail portion or along the guide groove which is inclined in a vehicle upward direction towards a vehicle rear direction, and a transmission member which is movable along the first rail portion, and is linked to a rear side link member connected to the movable panel and is linked to the front side link member.

Abstract: A drive system including a support bar to which the roof part is fastened, wherein the support bar during operation of the drive system is displaced between a closed position of the roof part and an open position of the roof part. For the displacement of the support bar between the closed position and the open position, a front guide carriage, a rear tilting mechanism as well as a control carriage mechanically controlling the guide carriage and the tilting mechanism are provided. The guide carriage and the control carriage are geometrically designed such that the guide carriage and the control carriage are able to be positioned and displaced inside the guide rail overlapping one another in parallel in the transverse direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a sunroof apparatus including a movable roof panel installed in an opening in a fixed outer roof panel of a vehicle, a drive slider to move in a front-rear direction along a fixed guide frame, and a panel support stay interposing between the roof panel and the drive slider to support the roof panel. The roof panel is tilted up and moves backward by a backward moving of the panel support stay while the panel support stay is in an inclined position, as the drive slider slides backward. A part of a plurality of engagement portions between the panel support stay and the drive slider is located rearward more than a rear edge of the opening when the opening is fully opened.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hardtop bus having at least six seats. The bus includes a chassis and a body with a U-shaped roof construction, which covers at least some of the seats of the bus. The roof construction can be retractable over at least some of the at least six seats such that the U-shaped roof construction has an open and closed position. The U-shaped roof construction comprises at least two substantially shape retaining, nestable roof elements having a U-shaped cross-section, which are movable relative to each other and which are positioned at least substantially one behind another, at least in the closed position.

Abstract: Open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof assembly with a panel and a mechanism for closing and opening a roof opening. The moving mechanism comprises two stationary guides extending at least partly in a non-parallel manner along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening and two pivot arms each having a first end movably attached to the panel and a second end connected to one of the stationary guides. Each pivot arm is provided with at least one guide member, whereas the movable panel comprises at least two guide parts along which the guide members will move when the respective pivot arms pivot around a respective pivot axis. The shape of said guide parts is such that as a result of the cooperation between corresponding guide members and guide parts the movable panel may be moved in a vertical and/or horizontal direction.

Abstract: A roof apparatus includes: panels juxtaposed in a longitudinal direction and configured to cover an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle, a first panel serving as one of the panels; downward-erected walls extending to both edge portions in a width direction of the first panel along the longitudinal direction, and extending downward; a sealing member extending along the width direction on an edge portion of a second panel facing the first panel in the longitudinal direction, the second panel serving as one of the panels, and being arranged in front of or behind the first panel, the sealing member having a sealing portion which can be in liquid-tight contact with an edge end and a lower surface of the edge portion the first panel, and a tip portion of the sealing member having notches; and panel side protruding portions disposed to protrude in the width direction where the panel side protruding portions face both of the downward-erected walls.

Abstract: A roof system includes a closure that opens a roof opening in a vehicle. An operating mechanism for the closure includes a first device including a lever configured to move the rear edge of the closure towards a raised position above the roof. A second device includes a lever configured to move the front edge of the closure in a vertical direction. At least one of the levers has a first pivotal connection at a first end of the closure, and spaced second and third connections connecting the respective lever at least to a guiding slide. At least one of the levers is pivotally connected to a sliding member at one of said second and third connections. The sliding member is separate from the guiding slide, slides in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail and is supported by the guide rail in directions perpendicularly to the longitudinal sliding direction.

Abstract: A roof apparatus includes a weather strip arranged at a position where a frontward link member and a rearward link member slide thereon at a position outward of either a first edge portion of a front panel or a second edge portion of a rear panel in a state where the front panel makes a sliding movement. Each of the frontward link member and the rearward link member includes a frontward guide surface and a rearward guide surface generating a component of force that makes the weather strip to resiliently deform upwardly, the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface arranged at end surfaces of the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface, the end surfaces that come into contact with the weather strip first in a state where the frontward link member and the rearward link member move in a frontward-rearward direction together with the front panel.

Abstract: A roof apparatus includes a weather strip arranged at a position where a frontward link member and a rearward link member slide thereon at a position outward of either a first edge portion of a front panel or a second edge portion of a rear panel in a state where the front panel makes a sliding movement. Each of the frontward link member and the rearward link member includes a frontward guide surface and a rearward guide surface generating a component of force that makes the weather strip to resiliently deform upwardly, the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface arranged at end surfaces of the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface, the end surfaces that come into contact with the weather strip first in a state where the frontward link member and the rearward link member move in a frontward-rearward direction together with the front panel.

Abstract: A sunshade for a vehicle includes a pair of guide rails extended at a side edge of a light passing portion provided on a vehicle roof, the guide rails arranged opposite to each other, plural extending portions formed on each of the guide rails and extending towards the opposite guide rail, the extending portions defining slide recessed grooves, a sliding member supported by the extending portions and slidably provided in each of the slide recessed grooves, an engaging portion formed on said each sliding member, and plural shade panels slidably supported in the slide recessed grooves, respectively, via the sliding member, the shade panels being configured to interoperate each other by an engagement of each of the engaging portions during at least one of an opening operation and a closing operation of the sunshade.

Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to sunroof for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof. The sunroof comprises a stationary part to be attached to the vehicle, and at least a front closure member and a rear closure member, movably supported by the stationary part. The closure members are movable between a closed position within the roof opening and an open position in which they are moved at least partly away from the roof opening. An intermediate member is supported by the stationary part in the area of the rear end of the front closure member and the front end of the rear closure member when they are in their closed position. An electrical part on each of the closure members requires electrical connections between each closure member and the stationary part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sliding roof device for a long vehicle, applicable to a sightseeing bus. The roof comprises sliding cover elements (2) movable between an extended position, in which they cover an opening in the roof of the vehicle, and a retracted position which leaves said opening of the vehicle uncovered, and in which the cover elements (2) are superimposed and supported on a pivoting structure (3), at one end of the long vehicle (50). The pivoting structure can swing between an unfolded position and a folded position in which the cover elements (2) are withdrawn. The pivoting structure (3) has, close to a front end, followers (6) arranged to run along horizontal longitudinal folding guides (7) and, close to a rear end, articulations (20) connected to driving arms (8) pivotable about a transverse horizontal shaft (9) located below said folding guides (7) by the drive of an actuator.

Abstract: A dual panel sunroof is provided. The sunroof includes a front glass guide that supports a front glass panel and a rear glass guide that supports a rear glass panel. The rear glass panel is disposed rearward of the front glass panel when the dual panel sunroof is in a fully closed position. A front link is rotatably mounted to a front portion of the front glass guide such that the front link drives a front end of the front glass in an upward direction away from a vehicle body when the front link is driven in a rearward direction.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a tailgate, a panoramic roof assembly and a dual-action rear hatch. The panoramic roof assembly has a plurality of positions including a closed position and a raised position. The dual-action rear hatch has a sliding mode wherein the hatch is movable from a closed position to a slide forward position wherein the rear hatch is received under the roof assembly when in the raised position, and has a flip-open position wherein the rear hatch is flipped-open while in a slide closed position.

Abstract: A vehicle having a reconfigurable cargo area. A tailgate selectably closes off a rear portion of the vehicle and is positionable between a generally vertical closed position and a generally horizontal open position. A roof is bifurcated along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A fixed roof panel closes off a first portion of the roof. A movable roof panel is slidable along a transverse axis of the vehicle, and has a closed position edgewise adjacent to the fixed roof panel and an open position facially adjacent to the fixed roof panel. In its closed position the movable roof panel closes off a second portion of the roof. The second roof portion is exposed when the movable roof panel is in its open position. The cargo area is configurable to closed and open arrangements according to the positions of the tailgate and the movable roof panel.

Abstract: A dual panel sunroof is provided. The sunroof includes a front glass guide that supports a front glass panel and a rear glass guide that supports a rear glass panel. The rear glass panel is disposed rearward of the front glass panel when the dual panel sunroof is in a fully closed position. A front link is rotatably mounted to a front portion of the front glass guide such that the front link drives a front end of the front glass in an upward direction away from a vehicle body when the front link is driven in a rearward direction.

Abstract: A roof member comprises a front roof and a rear roof which are connected to each other, at least one of which is made of a board-shaped hard roof member. A grip (i.e., an operational member) to be gripped by a passenger is provided at a specified position of the front roof so as to transmit an opening-operational force or closing-operation force by the passenger to the roof member. A guide shaft (i.e., a moving mechanism) is provided to position the grip such that the grip is movable relatively to the roof member. Accordingly, a movable roof structure of a vehicle which can properly improve the operation and handling and decrease the operational force with a simple and light mechanism can be provided.

Abstract: A vehicle is provided with transparent roof area having at least one roof window tailored to fit into the roof structure. An adjustable darkening against exposure to incident light is provided toward the passenger compartment. The roof area has a first optically structured, immovably fixed surface and a second optically structured, movable surface. The first and second surfaces are arranged one over the other. The second surface here abuts the first surface so that it can slide over it. While the first surface takes up the entire roof window, the second surface is arranged at least in partial areas of the roof window. The second surface is arranged so that it can move relative to the first surface in such a way that the optical structures lying one over the other alter the incident light as a function of position.

Abstract: A slatted roof for a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of slats connected to one another in a material-bonded manner. The slats are guided laterally in guide rails by pegs and are moveable between a closed position, in which the slats block an opening in the roof, and an open position, in which the slats are pushed and folded together in one region of the roof. Each slat has two first opposed sides and two second opposed sides, and the slats are connected along the second opposed sides. Each first opposed side includes at least two pegs, wherein, for all slats except for an end slat, two of the pegs on each of the first opposed sides are of different dimensions, and wherein two opposed pegs on the first opposed sides of each slat are of identical dimensions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible vehicle (1) provided with a roof (2) which comprises at least one rigid rear part (3) provided with a rear screen (4) and displaceable, independent of a roof area (5) which is arranged therebefore, in the direction of travel (F). The inventive convertible vehicle is characterized in that the roof area (5) arranged before the rear part (3) in the direction of travel (F) comprises at least two parts of the roof (6, 7) which are arranged in tandem when the roof is closed, displaceable at least partially on each other in order to be opened and can be stored is said connected position in the body (8).

Abstract: A folding top arrangement for a convertible, comprising a first roof part, and a holding part, wherein the first roof part is arranged in front of the holding part when the folding top is closed, wherein the first roof part can be pivoted rearward over the holding part, wherein the first roof part is mounted on the holding part by means of a drivable first kinematic linkage, wherein the first kinematic linkage comprises a first, front, roof part link, a second, rear, roof part link, a first auxiliary link and a second auxiliary link, wherein the holding part, the first roof part link, the first auxiliary link and the second auxiliary link together form a first four-bar arrangement, wherein the holding part forms a ground link of the first four-bar arrangement, and wherein the first roof part link forms a coupler of the first four-bar arrangement.

Abstract: A drive unit for at least two movable parts of a vehicle, in particular closures for selectively opening and closing at least one roof opening in a roof assembly, includes an electric motor having a rotor shaft and transmission assembly. The transmission assembly includes at least two output shafts and a switch mechanism including a locking member in order to selectively allow one output shaft to be driven by the electric motor and to lock the other output shaft. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission included in a housing of the electric motor and acting between the rotor shaft and a drive shaft. A second transmission is housed in a gearbox separate from the housing of the electric motor and mounted thereto with the drive shaft in engagement with the second transmission.

Abstract: A vehicular sunroof apparatus includes a sunroof panel having a front panel and a rear panel configured to open and close an opening formed in a vehicle roof. A first drive mechanism effects rising/lowering and opening/closing movements of the front panel relative to the opening of the vehicle roof. A second drive mechanism effects rising/lowering and opening/closing movements of the rear panel relative to the opening of the vehicle roof. The second drive mechanism comprises a rear panel support stay that supports the rear panel, a stay extension connected to the rear panel support stay and mounted to undergo sliding and vertical swinging movement relative to the vehicle roof, and a stopper member that is mounted on the vehicle roof and that provides an upper limit of vertical swing of the stay extension.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle roof which comprises an opening, a foldable arrangement (3) and a device for accommodating said foldable arrangement (3), the foldable arrangement (3) comprising at least two parallel plastic segments (1). The foldable arrangement (3) can be transferred to a corresponding device (4) while being folded, thereby at least partly releasing the opening, and the foldable arrangement (3) completely closes the opening in the closed position. The segments (1), when in the closed position, are curved due to deformation and are substantially flat and plane-parallel when at least partly releasing the opening.

Abstract: An open air system for an automotive vehicle includes a moveable roof panel and can include a single pair of guide tracks that extends along the vehicle through which the moveable roof member travels. A backlite of the open air system and the roof panel can have a similar transverse contour. A seal member can define a boundary between a dry area and a wet area and the guide tracks can be positioned outside of the seal member in the wet area. A wind deflecting assembly can be included and can have a wind deflector moveable between a retracted position and a raised position and can be automatically actuated by a drive member that drives movement of the roof panel. The open air system can be a modular open air system that can be installed into a vehicle as a modular unit.

Abstract: A roof is split into plural parts, a front roof and a rear roof. A roof-storage space is formed between a passenger's seat and a rear bulkhead which forms a rear end of a vehicle compartment, in which the roof is stored when the roof is open. There is provided a support mechanism which substantially horizontally supports the roof which is stored in the roof-storage space so that an upper space of the roof-storage space between the passenger's seat and the bulkhead is covered with only one of the plural parts of the roof.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicular roof structure, which can adjust the quantity of daylighting and which can be set to give a sense of spaciousness to a passenger in the rear seat by the wide field of view from the vehicular upper side while blocking the incident light upon the front seat side. Three louvers are enabled to change their angles of inclination with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. If the individual louvers arranged at the blocking positions are oriented to slope in a slightly downward direction of the vehicle toward the rear side thereof, a passenger in a rear seat can see, while an incident light to the front seat side is being blocked by the three louvers, the outside of the upper side of the vehicle through the three inclined louvers.

Abstract: A cabriolet motor vehicle is provided, which comprises a roof constructed from at least two roof segments, which may be brought into an open position, rear roof columns stiffened by an upper roof cross member (“Targa part”), and a rollbar (“Targa bar”) situated in the area between a front frame and the Targa part, and is distinguished in that the at least two roof segments are stackable using a movement mechanism into a roof segment stack situated between the Targa bar and the target part, and the roof segment stack is pivotable into the passenger compartment using at least one connecting rod attached to the upper roof cross member of the Targa part.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a stowable front roof panel includes a first support assembly to provide vertical movement of the roof panel and a second sliding support structure to provide horizontal movement of the front roof panel. The first support assembly includes first and second upwardly extending supports and a transverse tubular cross member that in combination form an inverted U-shaped roll over protection member. The roll over protection member is used to provide roll over protection to the occupants of the motor vehicle in the event of a vehicle roll over.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a retractable roof system that provides slidable roof sections for vehicles and truck bed shells/caps, where the cargo area roof panels and rear window panel (hatch above tailgate) may be moved forward and above the seating area roof section, by means of a telescoping track system. Additionally, as applied to vehicles, the roof section above the seating areas may be moved rearward and above the cargo area roof section. The retractable roof system truck bed shell/cap assembly will come in segments that can be stored and shipped in a relatively small container. The shell/cap structure is composed of metal frame members and window panels. Right and left telescoping track assemblies are mounted on the metal frame members, with roof panels secured between them. Side and front window panels are attached to the exterior of the metal frame members to form the shell/cap walls.

Abstract: A passenger vehicle roof includes front and rear roof parts. The front roof part is longitudinally slidable. The front roof part cooperates with the rear roof part via a control lever such that upon an opening longitudinal motion of the front roof part the control lever lowers the rear roof part in a forcibly guided manner and upon a closing longitudinal motion of the front roof part the control lever raises the rear roof part.

Abstract: A slatted roof for a motor vehicle comprises a plurality of slats connected to one another in a material-bonded manner. The slats are guided laterally in guide rails by pegs and are moveable between a closed position, in which the slats block an opening in the roof, and an open position, in which the slats are pushed and folded together in one region of the roof. Each slat has two first opposed sides and two second opposed sides, and the slats are connected along the second opposed sides. Each first opposed side includes at least two pegs, wherein, for all slats except for an end slat, two of the pegs on each of the first opposed sides are of different dimensions, and wherein two opposed pegs on the first opposed sides of each slat are of identical dimensions.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having a folding arrangement and a device for receiving the folding arrangement. The folding arrangement has a plurality of slats which are arranged parallel to one another, wherein adjacent slats are coupled along respective longitudinal sides by an elastomer. The folding arrangement is moveable between a closed position, in which the slats block an opening in the roof and an open position, in which the slats are retracted and folded together into the device.

Abstract: A vehicle roof having an opening, a folding arrangement, and a device for receiving the folding arrangement. The folding arrangement has at least two slats made of plastic which are arranged parallel to one another, and the folding arrangement can be retracted, while being folded, into the device in order to at least partially unblock the opening. The folding arrangement closes the opening completely when in the closed position. The slats are curved as a result of bracing when in the closed position and are oriented in a substantially flat and plane-parallel manner when retracted into the device.

Abstract: A car including a frame, a passenger compartment, a sun roof supported by the frame that can be set to an open position or a closed position with respect to the passenger compartment, a housing for housing the sun roof when the sun roof is in the open position, and a movable cover for closing the housing. The sun roof includes two rigid roof members which, when the sun roof is in the closed position, are substantially horizontal, substantially coplanar, and positioned seamlessly one behind the other, and, when the sun roof is in the open position, are packed one on top of the other inside the housing.

Abstract: An open roof construction or assembly for a vehicle includes a closure assembly for the roof opening comprising a number of separate closure panels. A sunshade assembly also comprises a number of separate sunshade panels. In an opened position of the open roof construction, the closure panels and sunshade panels, respectively, define separate stacks one behind the other, in any order, in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A convertible roof includes an outer cover with a recess defined therein. The roof has a front roof edge which joins the windshield frame when the convertible roof is in a closed position. The front region of the roof includes a rigid assembly disposed under the cover. The rigid assembly includes a frame part. A sun roof part is received in the recess defined by the cover and is openable to a position raised out of a plane defined by the roof cover. The recess defined by the cover is open to the front.

Abstract: An adjustable enclosure for a vehicle is disclosed where the roof and rear portions of the enclosure can be moved to expose portions of the vehicle previously enclosed. The adjustable enclosure includes roof panels that can slide and collapse on top of each other to be conveniently stored above another part or inside of the vehicle. A truck bed can be enclosed with the current invention where the roof panels can be stored above the cab of a truck. The adjustable enclosure can also be used on a sport utility vehicle where the rear portion of the roof can collapse over the front portion. This adjustable enclosure enables the same vehicle to be used as both a fully enclosed vehicle, capable of comfortably transporting passengers or other items, and a partially open vehicle, capable of transporting oversized items or otherwise exposing the rear portion of the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle roof with at least a first roof part (4) and a second roof part (5), the first roof part (4), for the longitudinal movement on the vehicle roof (2), being manned displacably on a longitudinally directed centre guide (10, 12, 13) of the vehicle roof (2) by means of a first hearing device (14, 15, 17) and on the second roof part (5) by means of a second bearing device (22, 23) and being movable between a closed position covering the vehicle interior and an open position, in which it is at least partially arranged over the second roof part (5), and, in order to improve the functionality, the invention making provision for the centre guide (10, 12, 13) to be mounted longitudinally movable manner on the second roof part (5) and in to be displaceable between its bearing position, in which it provides a mounting for the first roof part (4), and its storage position, in which it is moved into the second roof part (5) when the first roof part (4) is open.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a body panel assembly for a vehicle. The method includes providing first and second panels, applying an adhesive, positioning the first and second panels, hemming the first and second panels together to form a subassembly, applying a coating to at least a portion of the subassembly, and heating the subassembly to at least partially melt the adhesive.

Abstract: A motor vehicle with a roof that is at least partially moveable and can be stowed in the body beneath a cover section. The cover section can be moved upward in a pivoting motion, opening up toward the rear to reveal a stowage opening for the roof sections or for the entire roof. A drive element is provided that lies in a longitudinal vertical plane of the vehicle. When the drive element is in close proximity to its retracted position, it actuates a moveable power pull-down device for the cover which comprises at least one pivoting control arm disposed on the body by acting on the pivoting control arm.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof having at least two laterally adjacent parts with respect to the motor vehicle's longitudinal axis when the parts are in a closed position. The laterally adjacent parts may be moved between the closed position and an open position by moving one or both of the laterally adjacent parts in a translational movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. The laterally adjacent parts are retained between and parallel to two side roof frames that are permanently connected to the body. The laterally adjacent parts may be moved to an open position above or below a rear roof panel. The rear roof panel extends across the vehicle in a transverse direction between the side roof frames and is movable in a longitudinal direction to a position above or below the laterally adjacent roof panels. A front roof panel may be provided that may be raised on a back edge to provide a wind deflector.

Abstract: A vehicle roof includes a roof opening in a roof skin. First and second roof parts are movable between a closed position in which the parts are arranged flush behind one another within the roof opening to thereby close off the roof opening and in an opened position in which the second part is lowered with respect to the roof skin and the first part extends over the second part to thereby expose the roof opening. A kinematic support mechanism is movable to an extended position in which the mechanism fixes the second part in the closed position and in a retracted position in which the mechanism lowers the second part in the opened position. The first part and the mechanism are connected to one another such that the first part actuates the mechanism between its positions in response to the first part moving between the closed and opened positions.

Abstract: The invention is a let-down roof structure with overlapping front roof panels and retractable side roof rails which pivot transversely into a stored position.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle is provided, comprising a roof opening provided in a stationary roof part and closure assembly comprising a closure element which is movable between positions for closing and opening the roof opening and which can assume a tilted position for at least partially opening the roof opening, in which tilted position a rearward edge of the closure element is lifted, and wherein in the region of the opposite longitudinal edges of the closure element telescopingly movable cover members are provided for covering a gap created when the closure element is not in its closure position.

Abstract: A retractable roof assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes relatively movable rigid panels that are positioned to cover a passenger/cargo compartment of the vehicle in an extended position and that are stacked one above another in a retracted position. A telescoping track is provided on opposite lateral sides of the vehicle to guide movement of the roof panels. D-pillars of the roof assembly are slidable between a position wherein they are spaced from the C-pillars to a retracted position in which the D-pillars are adjacent to the C-pillars. Side windows of the vehicle are retracted into the rear quarter panel area of the vehicle.