Abstract: A stamped roof panel for the cab of a utility vehicle includes a base portion having a periphery, a protrusion extending upwardly around the periphery of the base portion, and a plurality of drainage gaps in the protrusion. The protrusion has a generally U-shaped cross-sectional profile with a first leg extending from the base portion, a bight portion, and a second leg extending downwardly from the bight portion. The second leg of the protrusion may extend downwardly beyond the base portion and the top edge of the wall panels of the cab. The roof panel may further include a raised panel spaced upwardly from the base portion.

Abstract: A body of a motor vehicle includes a lateral roof region that has an outer skin, an outer roof frame, and an inner roof frame, wherein the outer roof frame is arranged under the outer skin and the inner roof frame is arranged under the outer roof frame, and the outer skin, the outer roof frame, and the inner roof frame have a common welded flange, by means of which the outer skin and the outer and inner roof frames are connected to one another, and which is configured to receive an adhesive layer for a roof module having a roof module frame. An aspect of the invention is to provide an accident-optimized vehicle body at little expense that prevents a tearing off of the roof module, and is achieved in that the outer roof frame of the body is configured as a locking element for the roof module frame.

Abstract: The invention generally concerns a semi-trailer to be trailed by a tractor. The semi-trailer comprises a wheeled deck having two lateral sides, proximate and distal longitudinal end sides. The semi-trailer also comprises two wall structures so pivotably mounted to the deck along a respective lateral side thereof as to be movable between an upright position, where the semi-trailer is in a dry-box configuration, and a lay down position wherein the semi-trailer is in a flatbed configuration. The two pivotable wall structures allow the semi-trailer to be moved between the dry-box configuration and the flatbed configuration.

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: The present invention is to construct the roof frame of an automobile which extends forward and backward along both sides that bended from top to down and extends forward and backward in parallel or approximately parallel into a multi-sectional X-shaped coupling structure at the front, rear or front and rear of parallel or approximately parallel frame bended downward along both sides, whereby to strengthen its rigidity and to have a roof frame with special modeling.

Abstract: A centering device for a motor vehicle having a convertible or folding top or hardtop, includes a protruding centering pin on a centering pin carrier and a centering bushing on a centering bushing carrier. A centering opening is provided in the centering bushing, which radially centers the centering pin upon penetration of at least one area of the centering pin into the centering opening. Either the centering bushing is situated in a guide opening of the centering bushing carrier or the centering pin is situated in a guide opening of the centering pin carrier so it is axially adjustable between stops. The adjustable centering bushing or the adjustable centering pin is loaded by an elastic spring device against a stop toward the fixed part, toward the centering pin, or toward the centering bushing.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a wheeled frame and sidewalls with a cockpit therein. A top is provided having a perimeter contoured for engaging a sidewall perimeter in a closed position and providing a canopy for the cargo/living space in an open position. Linear actuators are provided for moving the top between the open and closed positions along with a motor mechanism for operating the linear actuation. A panel moveably attached to the top enables operator entry and exit from the vehicle with the top in the closed position through an access provided by the panel.

Abstract: A cover for a foldable convertible top has a highly stretchable outer foil having an inner face, and a foam-plastic core layer bonded over the entire bonding-foil inner face and itself having an inner face. The outer foil can be a one-piece slush-molded foil or it can be highly stretchable and a thin thermoplastic bonding foil can be provided between the outer foil and the core layer.

Abstract: A convertible top has according to the invention a flexible textile cover formed of a generally horizontal top panel extending generally rearward from a front edge, a rear panel extending downward from and joined at a rear seam to the front panel, and a pair of generally vertical side panels unitarily formed with the rear panel, extending forward therefrom, and joined at respective side seams to the top panel. The side seams are generally horizontal. In addition the rear seam is generally horizontal and the side seams form end continuations of the rear seam.

Abstract: The sunroof system (1) for a vehicle (2) comprises, for guiding the movement of the panels (3, 4), two parallel curved runners (5) fixed to the bodywork of the vehicle and each extending between a point (A) close to the front of the central panel (4) and a point (B) close to the bottom of the rear boot (7) of the vehicle and the rear part (9) of the cabin (6).

Abstract: A retainer system for vehicle soft tops and tonneau covers. The system includes a belt attached to the edge of the fabric of the top or tonneau cover and a channel member mounted on the vehicle to selectively receive the belt. The belt is provided with a stop mechanism to positively prevent the belt from peeling out of the retaining channel member farther than desired. In the preferred embodiments, the stop mechanism is a notch or cutout in the belt. With the present retainer system, the notch will effectively stop the peel or withdrawal of the belt from the retaining channel at a predetermined location along the channel. In this manner, the belt and attached top or tonneau cover can be partially removed from engagement along the channel member to make it easier and quicker for the operator to perform a number of desirable tasks.

Abstract: A convertible top has according to the invention a flexible textile cover formed of a generally horizontal top panel extending generally rearward from a front edge, a rear panel extending downward from and joined at a rear seam to the front panel, and a pair of generally vertical side panels unitarily formed with the rear panel, extending forward therefrom, and joined at respective side seams to the top panel. The side seams are generally horizontal. In addition the rear seam is generally horizontal and the side seams form end continuations of the rear seam.

Abstract: A roof-mounted container with a base frame where electrical apparatuses can be mounted; at least one hood can be set on the base frame. Electrical apparatuses can be mounted and wired in such a roof-mounted container independently of the car body being finished.