Abstract: A sliding mechanism for the sunroof of an automotive vehicle includes a support arm having an upper portion attached to the sunroof, a roof rail having a main portion extending horizontally and a front end portion curved downwardly, a guide member guided and supported by the roof rail and provided on the lower portion of the support arm, a link whose one end is connected to the guide member, and a drive cable for moving the other end of the link linearly back and forth.

Abstract: A sliding roof and/or a sliding-lifting roof for motor vehicles in which an adjustment mechanism is provided that aligns the guide blocks or the mounting mechanism coupled to it in the closed or zero position of the cover of the roof. For this purpose, a link part connected to the cover is fixed in the zero position, for example, with the help of a front hold-down device, with respect to a guide rail in the lengthwise direction, preferably, by a positively locking connection while, near the mounting mechanism or the guide block there is provided a through-opening in the link part which is associated with, for example, a fitting recess on the mounting mechanism. With the help of an adjustment part, the fitting recess is aligned flush with the through-opening on the link part and, in doing so, the mounting mechanism or the guide block is aligned in the predetermined zero position relative to the cover or to the link part of same.

Abstract: A control assembly moves a sunroof panel between a closed position sealing an opening in a vehicle roof, a tilted open position with one end of the sunroof panel disposed at a different elevation with respect to the other to form a spoiler and a fully opened position wherein the sunroof panel is substantially parallel to the vehicle roof. A drive member is slideably moveable along a guide member between predetermined positions and includes a pair of drive cam surfaces. A panel orientating member is fixedly disposed with respect to the guide member and includes a pair of cam orientating surfaces.

Abstract: Ventilation roof for vehicles with a roof opening made in a roof skin, a roof opening that can be closed by a cover that is connected to an adjustment mechanism having front and rear height adjustment devices. The cover can be swung by the front height adjustment devices, starting from a closed position, around a pivot axis, lying near its rear edge, into a ventilation position in which the cover front edge lies below the height of roof skin, while the cover rear edge is kept at approximately the height of the roof skin. The rear of the cover can be lowered below the roof skin by the rear height adjustment devices, and the lowered cover can be slid rearward underneath the roof skin into an open position. The front height adjustment devices each have a positively adjustable pivoted lever that is rotatable about an axis that is fixed relative to the roof and with which the cover is detachably coupled only when it is shifted fully forward.

Abstract: A vehicle roof with a roof opening made in the stationary roof panel is described, wherein the roof opening can alternately be closed or at least partially opened by an adjustable covering that moves in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle combined with a wind deflector that includes a wind deflector plate mounted to pivot between a pushed-out position and a rest position around a transverse pivoting axis, which can be adjusted along a guide mechanism in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The wind deflector when pivoted into the rest positions can be pushed into a receiving space located below the stationary roof panel in front of the front edge of the roof opening. A catch mechanism is provided for automatic slaving the transverse pivot axis of the wind deflector plate for movement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with a part connected to the cover during at least a part of the adjustment movement of the covering that occurs in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: A sliding roof for a vehicle of which the fixed roof (1) is provided with a roof opening (2), comprises a longitudinal guide (4) near both longitudinal edges of the roof opening (2). A panel (3) is slidably guided in the longitudinal guides (4) such that the panel (3) is adapted to be slid from a closed position in which it closes the roof opening (2) both rearwardly and forwardly under the fixed roof (1) to open the roof opening (2).

Abstract: A roof is opened and closed by utilizing a trunk lid for opening and closing a trunk room. The trunk lid can be raised and lowered while it is held substantially horizontal. The trunk lid is provided with a roof slide unit for moving the roof in longitudinal directions.When opening the roof in a closed state, the trunk lid is raised to a position behind the roof, and the roof is moved rearwardly by the roof slide unit to be supported by the trunk lid. Then, the trunk lid is lowered down to a position to close the trunk room. This brings an end to an operation of opening the roof. A reverse procedure may be taken for closing the roof.

Abstract: A raisable sliding roof for motor vehicles, including a slidable rigid cover having front and rear ends, and which slides into a position in which a roof opening is covered, the cover being displaceable into an opening position in which is released from the opening, and raisable into a ventilation position, sliding shoes arranged to support the cover front end, additional sliding shoes and supporting arms arranged to support the cover rear end, a casing having two halves connected to articulate about an axis transverse to a cover sliding direction, the casing halves each having outer ends which are articulated at the vehicle roof by elastic joints, at least one lifting and lowering device supported at the vehicle roof for adjusting the casing halves from a substantially horizontal normal position into a downwardly bent position, guide rails arranged in the casing to receive the sliding and additional sliding shoes, blocks of springy elastic material and compression springs arranged to support at least one of

Abstract: A vehicle roof with a two-part cover that has a front and a rear cover part which, in a closed position, together close a roof opening made in a stationary roof skin. The rear cover part can be slid rearward along longitudinal guide mechanisms running on both sides of the roof opening into an open position that at least partially opens the roof opening. The front cover part can be pivoted relative to the rear cover part into a ventilation position. In the ventilation position, the front edge of the front cover part is lowered under the stationary roof skin, forming a ventilation gap lying in the area of the front edge of the roof opening, while the rear edge of the front cover part is kept at least approximately at the height of the front edge of the rear cover part.

Abstract: Motor vehicle roof with a roof opening made in a fixed roof skin which can be closed or at least partially opened as desired by a cover. The cover can be pushed out into a raised ventilation position, in which its rear edge is located above the fixed roof skin, by being pivoted around an axis lying at or near its front edge and can, then, be slid rearward above the roof skin into a slid-back position. Additionally, the cover can be pivoted around an axis lying at or near its rear edge into a lowered ventilation position in which the cover front edge is lowered below the roof skin.

Abstract: A sliding panel which closes an opening formed in an automobile roof can be placed inside the roof to open the opening. A rain channel is located below the rear end of the opening when the opening is closed, to accept incoming water. The channel is placed inside the roof together with the panel. The channel moves relative to the panel in a direction opposite to the direction of movement of the panel inside the roof, for reducing the space needed to accommodate the panel.

Abstract: An open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof opening (1), has an at least partially transparent panel (3) for selectively closing or at least partially opening the roof opening (1), and a sun shade (4) being slidable under the panel (1) along guide rails (6) through slide means (5) provided on either side of the sun shade (4). The slide means (5) is movable with respect to the sun shade (4) so as to bring the slide (5) into or out of engagement with the respective guide rail (6). The slide (5) remains freely movable with respect to the sun shade (4) in the mounted position thereof and is loaded in the direction to the respective guide rail (6) by a spring element (9).

Abstract: The sealing and guide device of the invention is characterized by the fact that, when the panel 7 is in its position for closing the opening 2, the sliding level determined between the slideways 3 and the skids 8 is lower than the level of the panel 7, so that there is a natural water flow slope (arrow A) extending sideways taking the water away from the gasket 12, which is compressed by the panel 7, said gasket being higher than the bodywork 1 around the opening 2 by virtue of the slidiing level being offset relative to the panel 7.

Abstract: In a sliding roof or sliding lifting roof for motor vehicles, the lateral guide rails for the sliding guidance of the rigid cover and the roof frame carrying the same are entirely located below the fixed vehicle roof and are fitted closely adjacent thereto, so that neither the roof frame, nor the guide rails can reduce the free opening cross-section of the roof cutout releasing the cover following its opening. As the water channel for collecting the water penetrating via the marginal gap between the cover and the roof cutout edge is fixed only at a limited distance below guide rail, the overall height of the roof construction can be limited.

Abstract: Operating device for the cover of a sliding and lifting sunroof of a motor vehicle having a desired value transmitter and an actual value transmitter for controlling the sliding sunroof function and the lifting roof function via an actuator that is part of a control circuit. By the control circuit, the desired value signal supplied by the desired value transmitter and corresponding to the respective desired position of the cover selected is compared with an actual value signal of the actual value transmitter corresponding to the respective actual position of the cover to cause the cover position to be adjusted until the actual cover position matches that desired. The operating element of the desired value transmitter is mounted, to slide for producing for a sliding of the cover, and to swing for producing a cover tilting-out movement.

Abstract: Vehicle roof having a front cover and a rear cover adjoining each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle which, in a closed position, close a roof aperture in a fixed roof surface.Due to the effects of pure translational movement, the front cover is rearwardly displaceable into an open position, while the rear cover can be moved into a position permitting a sliding back of the front cover thereover. In accordance with the invention, the rear cover can be pivoted around an axis near its rear edge into a venting position, in which the front edge of the rear cover is lowered, relative to the rear edge of the front cover (FIG. 3).

Abstract: A ventilator roof for use in motor vehicles with a roof opening made in a front part of a fixed roof skin. The roof opening can be closed by a single cover that can be swung, by pivoting around a pivoting axis at or near its rear edge, into a ventilation position in which the cover front edge is at a distance below the fixed roof surface, while the cover rear edge is kept approximately at the height of the fixed roof skin. Starting from the ventilation position, the cover can be lowered at its rear edge below the fixed roof surface and can then be slid as a whole rearwardly under the roof skin into an open position that at least partially opens the roof opening.

Abstract: A sliding type sunroof has a pair of rails, a front shoe slidably retained in each rail, and a sunroof panel supported by the front shoe and slidable together with the front shoe for opening the roof of an automobile. A lift down device for the sunroof includes a bracket pivotally connected to the front shoe at a pivot point and having the sunroof panel secured thereto, the sunroof panel being lifted down and placed in a slidable state by turning the bracket about the pivot point.

Abstract: Hollow chamber seal for sealing an edge gap between an edge of a fixed roof section and a movable cover of a vehicle roof in which both a deformation of the hollow chamber and an additional deformation of the seal are possible to compensate for the gap tolerances. In accordance with preferred embodiments, to produce the additional deformation, at least one hollow chamber part is connected to a sealing body for pivotal movement around a bending axis that extends substantially parallel to the major surfaces of the cover in a direction parallel to the edge of the cover.

Abstract: In an automobile roof constructed, for example, as a sliding-lifting roof, and having a rigid lid, a sliding liner displaceable on lateral guide rails is provided, which is displaceable by motor operation or by hand by actuating elements connected only with it, independently of the setting of the rigid lid, and which possesses no entraining coupling with the lid.

Abstract: The cover of a rigid sliding roof is sealed against the solid roof region around it by means of a peripheral hollow chamber seal, a bead of this seal being only locally in contact with protrusions which are formed at the front of a rail fixing the hollow chamber seal. So that an adjustment procedure can be carried out in the case of a lack of pressure effect or in the case of too much pressure effect by means of tools, one appropriate to each case, each protrusion is aligned with and at a distance from a penetration which can be plastically deformed so that in each case the protrusion is moved towards or away from the penetration.

Abstract: In a sliding roof for automobiles, comprising a sliding lid guided on guide rails in a roof opening, a lid liner, which participates in the lid displacements, is connected with the sliding lid by guide elements, which, during lowering movements of the sliding lid, simultaneously raise the lid liner and, during raising of the sliding lid into its closed position, simultaneously lower the lid liner until it lies flush with the fixed liner without any step. To prevent a gap from remaining in the closed position between the peripheral edges of the lid liner and fixed liner opening, which would make possible penetration of noise into the vehicle interior, it is provided that the peripheral edge of the lid liner possess a downwardly facing bearing surface, opposite which there is a correspondingly upwardly facing counter-surface at the peripheral edge of the fixed liner opening, in such a manner that the bearing surface and the counter-surface bear against each other without a gap in the closed position.

Abstract: An automobile body is provided that has a front windshield, a rear window and a pair of side panels cooperatively defining a passenger compartment with a roof opening. A transparent roof panel having an area corresponding to that of the roof opening is mounted for generally translatory movement from a normal position in which it covers the roof opening to a retracted position in which the roof opening is uncovered. When the transparent roof panel is in its retracted position it lies either above or below the rear window so that a person seated in the passenger compartment can view in a rearward direction through both the rear window and the transparent roof panel.

Abstract: A universal tiltable and slidable sunroof apparatus for motor vehicles having a first guide shoe driven slidably within a channel by a bowden cable and a second guide shoe restrained from sliding within the channel by a first lock mechanism while the first guide shoe traverses a first section of the channel whereby the sunroof tilts open. After the first guide shoe traverses the first section of channel, the first lock is released by a first release mechanism and a second lock mechanism releasably connects the first guide shoe and the second guide shoe together with both guide shoes being driven along a second section of the channel whereby the sunroof traverses a predetermined distance. A second release mechanism disconnects the first guide shoe from the second guide shoe at a position along the channel upon closing the sunroof.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a weatherstrip of a sun roof for a vehicle in which a movable lid having the weatherstrip fitted on the outer peripheral edge thereof is mounted at an opening provided in the roof in such a manner that the lid can be opened and closed as desired. The structure comprises: a projection projecting outward from the vertical wall of a flange formed in such a manner as to extend either downward or upward from the outer periphery of the movable lid; a U-shaped retaining portion formed on the weatherstrip and adapted to clamp the flange; and a projection inward from the retaining portion in opposing relation to the projection formed on the flange. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably retain the weatherstrip simply by fitting it on the flange provided along the outer periphery of the movable lid.

Abstract: In a rigid lid for an automobile roof which, in its closed position, sealingly closes a roof opening out of which it can be displaced to at least partly expose it, a translucent or transparent lid plate is carried by an inner frame placed beneath it in its edge region, which inner frame projects beyond the edge of the lid plate and terminates there in a raised rim, onto which an edge gap sealing strip is pushed. For achieving a low overall depth of the lid accompanied by simple assembly and dismantling, a clamping bar is fixed to the inner frame, with which clamping bar an upper border frame is releasably engaged, which border frame securely holds, on the one hand the sealing strip in a manner preventing stripping-off and on the other hand the lid plate with respect to the inner frame. A further simplification of dismantling is achieved, according to a second form of embodiment, in that the inner frame is connected to the upper edge frame releasably by fixing screws.

Abstract: A controller is provided for vehicle sunroofs and the like, of the type having a retractable closure. The controller comprises two tracks mounted on opposite sides of a main frame. Guides project laterally outwardly from the sides of the closure, and are received in mating channels in the tracks to slidingly support the closure for fore-to-aft translation between fully open and fully closed positions. A seal is positioned between the closure and the frame to form a weathertight seal therebetween. A pair of cam mechanisms are positioned in mating grooves in the tracks, and are shaped so that rotation of the cam mechanisms raises the closure into a fully closed and locked position. The controller also includes a first lock to releasably retain the closure in one of a plurality of different partially open positions, and a second lock to releasably retain the closure in the fully open position.

Abstract: Preassembled installation unit for sliding and lifting roofs of motor vehicles of the type wherein a fixed roof surface has a roof opening that is openable and closable by a cover, the opening being surrounded in front and on the sides by a frame, which extends behind the roof opening under the fixed roof surface. The installation unit is provided with track forming side guide rails along which front and rear sliders can move, side cover supports which are connected to the front sliders and, by pivoting elements, to the rear sliders, drive cables that engage the rear sliders and can be brought to engage a drive, and guide channels for the drive cables which, in area of the front edge of the roof opening, are formed by guide pipes and on the sides, by cable channels. The frame is a part of the installation unit. The guide rails are integrated with the tracks and cable channels in the side frame parts. The guide pipes are connected to the front area of the frame.

Abstract: A sliding automobile roof cover characterized by a shallow construction having a rigid cover member which seals an opening in the roof of a vehicle body when in its closed position with the cover member being selectively slidable into an open position uncovering the roof opening or merely into a tilted ventilating position. The sliding cover member is supported by sliding blocks and support arms in guide rails which are subdivided into two guide rail sections movable relative to the plane of the automobile roof substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction of the cover member. Independently of a separation of the dividing lines of the guide rails or merely of the resilient design of single-piece continuous guide rails, an independently actuatable raising and lowering device operates to effect shifting of the position of the guide rail sections relative to the plane of the vehicle roof.

Abstract: In a sliding-lifting roof, in which a lid associated with a roof opening is pivotally mounted on an intermediate frame in the vicinity of its forward edge, apart from forward sliding elements, there is provided for the sliding guidance of the lid on lateral guide rails and driven rear sliding elements, guide carriages which are capable of being coupled to the rear sliding elements and are also guided on the guide rails, which are connected with the intermediate frame by link rods. The guide carriages and the link rods permit a lowering movement of the lid, by means of which, in spite of the use of an intermediate frame for the edge gap sealing, a small overall height is attained, because the lid is displaced in a parallel position and not in an inclined position beneath the fixed automobile roof. The pivotal movements of the lid are effected through two guide blocks which for this purpose engage with only one guide pin. a reliable holding of the lid is achieved in all pivoted positions of the lid.

Abstract: In a sliding roof for automobiles, a sliding lid is secured against tearing out from the roof opening due to the high uplift forces acting on it at extremely high speeds of travel of the order of 300 km/h (186 m.p.h.), by a sealing profile strip, engaging beneath an edge flange of an automobile roof and secured against stripping off from the sliding lid by means of a holding frame. The sealing strip has two grooves, one engaging a downwardly-extending peripheral flange of the lid and the other engaging holding elements which extend substantially horizontally, spaced from, beneath and beyond the downwardly-extending flange.

Abstract: Sliding and lifting roof for vehicles having a rigid cover, which in a closed position closes a roof opening in a fixed roof surface, and therefrom, can be selectively tilted upwardly so as to raise its rear edge above the fixed roof surface, or lowered and displaced below the fixed roof surface. A frame encircling at least part of the roof opening forms a rain gutter extending below both sides of the roof opening. Strip-shaped shield elements are attached at both sides of the cover, essentially perpendicular to the cover surface, and substantially flush with its lateral edges. The shield elements are flexible, at least in the area of their lower edges, and are fixedly connected with the cover along their upper edges. In the raised position of the cover, at least a major extent of the length of the shield elements will bear laterally against the lateral edges of the roof opening.

Abstract: In a sliding roof for an automobile, a rigid sliding lid is slidably guided on lateral guide rails, a movable lid liner participating in the lid displacements being connected to the sliding lid, which liner is likewise displaceable on the guide rails. In order to achieve a step-free, flush joint of the lid liner, when the sliding lid is closed, with a surrounding fixed roof liner, and to avoid damage to the movable lid liner during sliding, the sliding lid and lid liner are connected to each other by guide elements, positively controlled by the lifting movements of the sliding lid, which guide elements during lowering movements of the sliding lid simultaneously raise the lid liner and, during raising of the sliding lid into its closed position, simultaneously lower the lid liner until it lies flush with the fixed liner.

Abstract: A sun roof for vehicles, comprising a main part slidable beneath the roof panel to open or close an aperture, and a front part tiltable upwardly to impede direct entry of air into the front zone of this aperture. The front part is disposed in the closure position substantially at the same height as the main part. A single control cable at a lateral side of the sun roof actuates a slidable control body which engages the front part through a slidable auxiliary body. The control body is connected to the main part through a lost motion connection to allow the main part to remain stationary while the front part is being tilted.

Abstract: Sliding roof for vehicles having a cover which, in a closed position, covers a roof opening of a fixed roof surface, which cover is rearwardly slideable below or above the fixed roof surface. In the area of the front edge of the roof opening, there is a pivotably mounted wind deflector, which is tiltable into an upwardly extended position by sliding the cover back, and, by way of an actuating device, is tiltable back into a retracted position when the cover is moved forward. In addition to the elements of the actuating device, there are provided two locking elements, bilaterally attached to the wind deflector, against which, in the foremost sliding position of the cover, there is contact by hold down clamping elements, which are displaceable together with the cover.

Abstract: Vehicle roof with a roof opening that can be closed by a sliding cover, a framework surrounding the roof opening at least at the front and on the sides that forms a framed opening underneath the roof opening and a water channel that is defined by a protuberance in the framework, and with a wind deflector running parallel to the front edge of the roof opening. The wind deflector is held by at least one hinge located on the protuberance in the framework and can be swung out by spring power when the cover is pushed back and swung in when the cover is closed. The wind deflector, over substantially its full length, has an element with a first arm that is inclined upward and forward at an oblique angle in the swung-out position and a second arm that is angled down from its front end. The shaft of the hinge is located close to the rear end of the first arm. A part fastened permanently to the cover comes up against the top of the first arm of the wind deflector to swing the wind deflector.

Abstract: A collapsible container for suspended freight, especially for conveying garments by air, the walls and roof being of rigid waterproof panels supported upon a standard floor pallet. In the preferred case, the roof slides on rollers over two opposite side walls and is provided with parallel horizontal bars rigidly attached to its inner surface for the suspension of the garments. The weight carried by the side walls is distributed over the floor pallet by supporting the side walls on a weight distributing framework. The component panels may be separated for return flights and stacked horizontally to save space.

Abstract: A cable guide for automobile sliding roofs having two lateral guide components (9), which together displaceably guide the guide shoes (7,8) of a sliding panel, and one forward guide component (10), adjoining the two lateral guide components. To achieve a simplified construction which can be manufactured and installed at low cost while simultaneously avoiding butt joints in the region of the cable guide channels which are (19,10) continuous through all three guide components, all three guide components (9,10) have an identical cross-sectional shape and are formed from a single-piece guide frame (11).

Abstract: In order to be able to cover a large tolerance range with a sliding cover for a motor vehicle, which is sealed by way of a circumferential hollow chamber seal, the hollow chamber seal is provided with a bead which is supported only locally at the end face of a rail retaining the hollow chamber seal under a roof area. During the occurrence of excessively large, oversize tolerances, the hollow chamber seal can then enter into interstices formed between local raised portions of the end face when the deformation capability of the hollow chamber is exhausted.

Abstract: A sliding sunroof including a cover, a device for moving the cover forward and rearward, a device for lifting the rear of the cover upward from an open position to a closed position and further upward to a vented position, devices for locking the cover in these positions, and a rear cover support. The lifting device includes a ramp for lifting the cover into the open position and a rack and pinion gear combination for lifting the cover into the vented position. The lifting device is attached to the rear cover support and includes a ramp guide and a lift arm slidably engaging a slot in the ramp guide. The ramp guide also includes a ramp at its forward end, and rack gear teeth positioned adjacent the slot.

Abstract: A sliding sunroof for a vehicle having an opening in its roof. The sunroof includes a housing, a sunroof cover, a device for moving the cover forward and rearward, a device for lifting the cover upward from an open position to a closed position and further upward to a vented position and downwardly in the reverse direction, and locking mechanisms for securely locking the sunroof in these positions. The locking mechanisms include a ramp guide attached to the moving device, and a lift arm attached to the cover. The lift arm has a portion that rides up the ramp guide. The locking mechanisms include a lock slide slidingly attached to the ramp guide and having a slanted portion positioned above the riding up portion when the cover is in its open position for preventing the riding up portion of the lift arm and the cover from being vertically displaced in the open position.

Abstract: An opening roof assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a rigid panel adapted to close an opening in the vehicle roof with the panel supported at each side by front and rear guide means on respective guide tracks extending along each side of an opening in the vehicle roof and behind said opening below the vehicle roof. The front guide means permit pivotal movement of the panel about a horizontal axis at right-angles to the guide tracks and each rear guide means comprises a guide shoe arranged to be driven along the corresponding guide track and a chain comprising first and second links, the first link having a first pivot at one end connected to the shoe and a second pivot at the other end connected to one end of the second link, the other end of which has a third pivot connected to the roof panel.

Abstract: A lifting/sliding roof for vehicles having a cover for the selective closing and at least partial exposing of an opening in the roof. The cover, starting from its closed position, can be swung around a transverse axis located near its front end into a tilted-up position wherein its rear edge is lifted up, and can be, for selected embodiments, slid rearwardly either over or beneath the roof along guide rails, extending on both sides of the opening in the roof, into an open position. A catching device that is automatically adjustable as a function of the motion of the cover can be engaged with a counterbearing in the closed position of the cover for holding down the rear end of the cover. The counterbearing is attached at a stationary part of the roof.

Abstract: A sliding roof for closing an opening in the roof of a vehicle, the sliding roof including a panel for insertion into the opening, a bracket attached to each side of the panel, a front shoe pivotably attached to the front end of each bracket, a guide slot affixed to each bracket, the guide slots each including a horizontal portion and an inclined portion rising rearwardly therefrom, a pair of guide links each pivotably movable at its rearward end on a rear shoe and having at its upper forward end a guide pin engaging one of said guide slots and at its lower forward end a roller pin, a pair of engaging pins, each affixed to an individual bracket, a pair of guide rails, one on each side of said sliding roof for guiding the related front shoe, rear shoe and engaging pin, a stationary block disposed within each guide rail, each block including a pair of horizontally displaced inclined grooves, one in the path of movement of the corresponding engaging pin and the other in the path of movement of the corresponding

Abstract: A sliding roof for motor vehicles having a transparent rigid sliding cover by means of which an opening in the roof can be selectively closed or can be exposed at least partially. A frameless sliding inside cover lining is provided that can be displaced at least in the cover sliding direction independently from the sliding cover and is guided at its lateral edges. The sliding inside cover lining is formed of a sandwich panel having a core layer and a cover layer that is applied to said core layer at least on one side. In the area of its lateral edges, the sandwich panel is squeezed together reducing the core thickness and increasing its density to form sliding guide edges.

Abstract: A sliding roof device for a vehicle having a roof with an opening being disposed therein and including a sliding roof operatively positioned to close the opening in the roof of the vehicle, the sliding roof having an upper face and a lower face. A roof frame is provided with frame side guide rails which are mounted on the roof frame. Slide stays are secured to the lower face of the sliding roof. Moving members are attached to the slide stays and are operatively positioned to be movable back and forth along the frame side guide rails wherein upwardly tilting a rear portion of the sliding roof and displacing the sliding roof to a roof back position with the moving members being guided along the frame side guide rails varies the angle of inclination of the sliding roof relative to said frame side guide rails.

Abstract: A forward sunroof panel is first tilted front down to its open position and then a rearward sunroof panel is lowered back down and slid along and under a roof panel to its open position in regular sequence by shifting only a single wire driven by a motor. When the two sunroof panels are required to be closed, the wire is shifted in the reverse direction to first slide out the rearward panel from under the roof panel, then to raise it and finally to tilt the forward panel to its closed position. The apparatus comprises, in particular, a forward panel tilting mechanism including a latch and a detent lever and a rearward panel sliding mechanism including a pair of link arms and a set of three telescope brackets.

Abstract: A controller is provided for vehicle sunroofs and the like, of the type having a retractable door or closure. The controller comprises two tracks mounted in a main frame portion of the sunroof, along opposite sides of the closure. Guides project laterally outward from the sides of the closure, and are matingly received in the tracks to slidingly support the closure for fore-to-aft translation between open and closed positions. A seal is located between the closure and the frame to form a weathertight seal therebetween. The guides include cams or eccentrics that are positioned in the tracks, and are shaped so that rotation of the eccentrics raises and lowers the closure in the main frame. When the eccentrics are rotated to a locked position, the closure is raised into abutting, compressive contact with the seal to sealingly close the opening. When the eccentrics are rotated into an unlocked position, the closure is lowered out of abutting contact with the seal to permit the closure to be freely opened.

Abstract: A sliding roof for a vehicle, having a fixed roof provided with an opening defined by a support frame, which movably supports a panel which in its front position closes the opening in the fixed roof. Upon actuation of a displacement member this movable panel, while lifting its rear side, may be moved partly outside the roof opening into positions above the fixed roof. On either side the movable panel is connected to the support frame exclusively by means of a plurality of pin-guide slot assemblies each consisting of a guide slot and a pin which may slide therein.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for the height adjustment and installation of a slidable and/or raising, rigid roof member, to be built into a roof opening of an automobile roof, which roof member, after its height adjustment, is screwed to elements of the roof construction which do not participate in the height adjustment movement, a rapid and reliable height adjustment and installation are achieved in that, first the actuating elements are moved into the closed position, whereupon the roof member is inserted, by means of an installation template engaging over the roof opening and to be positioned onto the automobile roof, into the roof opening in a defined position with pressing of the roof member front edge onto the associated roof opening edge and simultaneous height adjustment, whereafter finally the screwing of the roof member in this position takes place.