КОМПОНЕНТ КУЗОВА ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА ДЛЯ УМЕНЬШЕНИЯ НАПРЯЖЕНИЯ ПРИ ИЗГИБЕ

Изобретение относится к сборочному узлу транспортного средства. Узел включает балку крыши, содержащую по существу полый элемент, имеющий продольную ось, поперечную ось и наружную поверхность, искривленную в результате процесса гибки с вытяжкой в направлении поперечной оси. Наружная поверхность работает по существу на растяжение, имеет плоский вытянутый элемент и множество вырезных элементов, выполненных на указанном элементе для уменьшения напряжения, возникающего в результате процесса гибки с вытяжкой. Обеспечивается снижение напряжения в сборочных узлах и компонентах кузова транспортного средства, получаемых в процессе гибки. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

РАМА КРЫШИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, рама транспортного средства содержит склеивающую структуру с носителем для клея и расширяющимся конструкционным клеем и множество элементов рамы. Множество элементов рамы образуют соединение рамы, внутри которого имеется полость. Склеивающая структура расположена внутри полости соединения. Носитель для клея и расширяющийся конструкционный клей заполняют полость соединения и жестко соединяют элементы рамы. По второму варианту, рама транспортного средства содержит множество элементов рамы, частично образующих полость соединения. Расширяющийся конструкционный клей расположен на наружной поверхности носителя для клея. Способ формирования рамы транспортного средства содержит этапы, на которых формируют склеивающую структуру, размещают множество элементов рамы, чтобы они образовывали соединения рамы, помещают склеивающую структуру внутрь полости соединения и отверждают расширяющийся конструкционный клей.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КУЗОВА АВТОТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. Конструкция кузова автотранспортного средства содержит сборку, включающую соединенные между собой боковину кузова, усиление и подкладку. Усиление установлено между боковиной кузова и подкладкой. Конструкция содержит элемент крыши и удлиненный лоток, закрепленный на сборке и выполненный с возможностью образования опоры для элемента крыши. Конструкция кузова также содержит элементы крепления, в частности, посредством сварки, которой может предшествовать предварительное соединение, такое как заклепочное соединение, удлиненного лотка со сборкой, и элементы обеспечения герметичности между удлиненным лотком и сборкой. Автотранспортное средство содержит упомянутую конструкцию кузова. Достигается универсальность использования различных типов крыш для транспортных средств. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КРЫШИ ДЛЯ ПОДДЕРЖАНИЯ ПАНЕЛИ КРЫШИ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Группа изобретений относится к области транспортного машиностроения. По первому варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит поперечную переднюю балку крыши, поперечную заднюю дугу крыши, лонжероны крыши и раскосный элемент. Лонжероны крыши продолжаются между передней балкой крыши и дугой крыши на боковых сторонах крыши. По второму варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит продольную центральную опорную балку крыши, которая присоединена к центральному местоположению на дуге крыши и на верхней балке ветрового стекла. Раскосные элементы прикреплены к верхней балке ветрового стекла смежно центральной опоре крыши. По третьему варианту, конструкция крыши для поддержания панели крыши транспортного средства содержит треугольные усиливающие конструкции. Треугольная усиливающая конструкция содержит переднюю балку крыши, раскосный элемент и один из лонжеронов крыши или центральную опору крыши. Достигается повышение ...

Верхняя часть автомобиля

Полезная модель относится к области транспортного машиностроения, а именно к верхней части автомобиля, в частности к монтажу обивки на панели крыши кузова автомобиля.Задача полезной модели направлена на улучшение акустического комфорта в пассажирском салоне автомобиля при сохранении ремонтопригодности и снижении зазоров между сопрягаемыми элементами верхней части кузова.Заявляемое техническое решение может быть реализовано в верхней части автомобиля, включающей панель крыши 1, верхние участки 2 стоек 3 кузова, облицовки 4 стоек 3 кузова и обивку крыши 5, выполненную в виде панели из многослойного материала, соединенную с панелью крыши 1 посредством крепежных элементов 6.Для реализации полезной модели обивка крыши 5 в зоне сопряжения панели крыши 1 с верхними участками 2 стоек 3 кузова снабжена установочными упорами 7 в виде отгибов, контактирующих с панелью крыши 1 и сопряженных с облицовками 4 стоек 3 кузова, при этом на панели вышеуказанной обивки 5 сформированы распределенные по ее горизонтальной ...

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО, КАБИНА АВТОМОБИЛЯ ТИПА ПИКАП И СПОСОБ СВЯЗЫВАНИЯ ПАНЕЛИ КРЫШИ С БОКОВОЙ КУЗОВНОЙ КОНСТРУКЦИЕЙ

ЛЕГКАЯ КРЫШНАЯ СИСТЕМА КОНДИЦИОНИРОВАНИЯ ИЛИ/И ОТОПЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Система (1) кондиционирования или/и отопления для транспортных средств (2) с корпусом (3, 20), выполненным для размещения на крыше (5, 22) транспортного средства частично в ней или полностью на ней и в котором размещен по меньшей мере один конструктивный элемент (7, 54) системы (1) кондиционирования или/и отопления, отличающаяся тем, что ! корпус (3, 20) по меньшей мере частично выполнен из вспененного полимерного материала (4), ! по меньшей мере одна область наружной поверхности корпуса покрыта материалом (6), устойчивым к действию ультрафиолетового излучения, и ! выполненный из вспененного полимерного материала (4) корпус (3, 20) или часть корпуса (10) содержит по меньшей мере одну часть по меньшей мере одной вкладки (12, 24, 40), выполненной способствующей креплению корпуса (3, 20) на крыше (5, 22) транспортного средства или в углублении крыши (5, 22) транспортного средства. ! 2. Система (1) кондиционирования или/и отопления по п.1, в которой по меньшей мере одна из вкладок (12, 24 ...

ШТАМПОВАННОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ, КОНСТРУКТИВНЫЙ ЭЛЕМЕНТ АВТОМОБИЛЯ СО ШТАМПОВАННЫМ ИЗДЕЛИЕМ И СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ШТАМПОВАННОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ

Method for temporarily fixing of motor car component, particularly roof module made of aluminum, at motor car body made of ferromagnetic material, involves fixing motor car component at motor car body by fixing unit

The method involves fixing a motor car component (10) at a motor car body (12) by a fixing unit (16). A permanent magnet is used as fixing unit. A magnet made from a neodymium alloy is used as fixing unit. A magnet made from neodymium, iron and boron is used as fixing unit.

Bodywork segment for road vehicle

Connecting surfaces are provided on the at least one inner shell part (7-11) and the at least one outer shell part (2-6), which are directed for counterpoised location on one another. Seam points are provided on the connecting surfaces for joining the shell parts with one another. At least one indentation is provided with a corrugated cross-section profile on the at least one inner shell part or the at least one outer shell part. The bodywork segment in the readiness state is provided with a surface which has profile cavities.

Roof for a caravan or camper van comprises parallel profiles arranged a distance apart on which different modular units are fixed side by side

Roof (2) for a caravan, camper van, etc. comprises a number of parallel profiles (3) arranged a distance (A) apart on which different modular units (4) are fixed side by side. The modular units have the same assembly dimensions or a multiple or whole fraction of these dimensions. Independent claims are also included for: (1) Modular unit for the above roof; and (2) Caravan, camper van, etc. comprising the above roof. Preferred Features: The modular units consist of a domelight (6) or skylight, a ventilation device, and a transparent cover plate. The profiles extend along or across the roof.

Dachmodul für Kraftfahrzeuge

Dachmodul für Kraftfahrzeuge, das sandwichartig und an seiner aus Schaumkunststoff geformten Innenschale (4) als Dachhimmel ausgebildet, getrennt von der Fahrzeugkarosserie hergestellt, mit seinen Außenrändern auf einen Karosserierahmen (6) auflegbar und mit diesem fest verbindbar ist, wobei die Innenschale (4) im Bereich ihrer zur Auflage auf den Karosserierahmen (6) vorgesehenen Außenränder in zwei Schichten (7, 8) aufgeteilt ist, von denen die obere Schicht (7) auf den Karosserierahmen (6) auflegbar ist, während die untere Schicht (8) nach unten umbiegbar und zur Verkleidung des Karosserierahmens (6) ausgebildet ist, wobei weiterhin die untere Schicht (8) im Bereich des vorderen Querholms (10) des Karosserierahmens (6) mit vormontierten Sonnenblenden (2) und im Bereich der Seitenholme (9) des Karosserierahmens (6) mit vormontierten Haltegriffen (3) versehen ist, welche Sonnenblenden (2) und Haltegriffe (3) schwenkbar an Lagerelementen (25, 18) angebracht sind, die mit der unteren Schicht ...

Deckel eines Fahrzeugdaches mit einer Beleuchtungseinrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Deckel eines Fahrzeugdaches, der eine Scheibe, eine an der Scheibeninnenseite angeordnete Splitterschutzschicht und eine eine Leuchtschicht aufweisende Beleuchtungseinrichtung aufweist, wobei erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen ist, dass die Splitterschutzschicht und die Leuchtschicht von einer Leucht- und Splitterschutzschicht (6) gebildet sind.

Schlagfeste Komponente für ein Fahrzeug

Eine lasttragende oder nicht lasttragende Strukturkomponente für ein Fahrzeug mit verbesserter Schlagfestigkeit wie z. B. ein Gastankschutzschild, eine Unterbodenabschirmung, eine Strukturplatte, ein innerer Boden, ein Bodenblech, ein Dach, eine äußere Oberfläche, ein Lagerbereich, ein Handschuhfach, ein Konsolenfach, ein Kofferraum, ein Kofferraumboden, eine Ladefläche und Kombinationen davon wird geschaffen. Die Komponente weist eine Stützstruktur mit Leisten auf, die jeweils in vorbestimmten Intervallen voneinander beabstandet sind, um eine gerippte Oberfläche auszubilden, die zum Lasttragen in der Lage ist. Die Leisten sind sich longitudinal erstreckende, erhabene Leisten. Die gerippten Konstruktionen schaffen Stützstrukturen, die schlagfest sind.

Dachrahmen und Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Dachrahmens

Es wird ein Dachrahmen (1) für ein Kraftfahrzeug vorgeschlagen, welcher sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass zumindest ein Teilelement des Dachrahmens (1) aus einem Leichtmetall-Rohling massivumgeformt, vorzugsweise geschmiedet ist.

Dachanordnung für eine Fahrzeugkarosserie

Verbindungsstruktur zur Befestigung von Schiebedach mit Dachhimmel

Eine Verbindungsstruktur zur Befestigung eines Schiebedachs mit einem Dachhimmel kann umfassen: einen Dachhimmel, der eine Öffnung festlegt, wobei ein Teil des Dachhimmels um die Öffnung herum hervorsteht und zum Festlegen der Öffnung nach oben gewölbt ist, und der Dachhimmel einen an seiner Oberfläche befestigten Oberstoff aufweist, einen Träger, der an einem oberen Endabschnitt und einem unteren Abschnitt des Dachhimmels außerhalb der Öffnung angebracht ist, wobei der Träger einen Halterungsendabschnitt aufweist, der in einer zur Öffnung entgegengesetzten Richtung abragt, eine Klemme, in der der Halterungsendabschnitt des Trägers lösbar befestigt wird, und einen Schiebedachrahmen, der mit einem oberen Bereich der Klemme verbunden ist, wobei das Schiebedach auf dem Schiebedachrahmen angeordnet ist.

Kunststoff-Fahrzeugdach zur Aufnahme eines Lasttragaufbaus

Karosserie-Dachstruktur für ein Fahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Karosserie-Dachstruktur für ein Fahrzeug, mit einem von einer Dach-Außenhaut (19) überzogenen Dachrahmen, der aus einem vorderen, an eine Fahrzeug-Frontscheibe (3) grenzenden Dachrahmen-Querträger (15) und einem hinteren Dachrahmen-Querträger (17) aufgebaut ist, die seitliche Karosserie-Seitenteile (13) in der Fahrzeugquerrichtung (y) miteinander verbinden, wobei sich im Bereich des vorderen Dachrahmen-Querträgers (15) ein Quermodul (7), insbesondere mit einem vom Fahrzeuginnenraum (1) zugänglichen Dachstaukasten, zwischen den Karosserie-Seitenteilen (13) erstreckt. Erfindungsgemäß sind die beiden Dachrahmen-Querträger (15, 17) mit einer Längstraverse (21), insbesondere aus Kunststoff verbunden, an der zum Schutz vor einer Missbrauchsbelastung an einer Quermodul-Anbindungsstelle (A3) das Quermodul (7) abgestützt ist.

Zwischenelement für ein Fahrzeugdach und Befestigungsanordnung für ein Fahrzeugdach

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Zwischenelement (20) für ein Fahrzeugdach sowie eine Befestigungsanordnung für ein Fahrzeugdach mit einem solchen Zwischenelement (20), welches zwischen dem Fahrzeugdach (10A, 10B) und mindestens einem Karosserieelement (32) positionierbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß umfasst das Zwischenelement (20) mindestens zwei Komponenten (21, 22), wobei mindestens eine erste Komponente (21) zumindest teilweise aus einem elastischen Kunststoff besteht und durch die Elastizität einen Toleranzausgleich zwischen dem Fahrzeugdach (10A, 10B) und dem mindestens einen Karosserieelement (32) ermöglicht.

STRUKTURELLE LUFTLEITUNG FÜR FAHRZEUGE

Eine Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur weist beabstandete Dachschienen und eine strukturelle Luftleitung auf. Die Luftleitung weist mindestens zwei Bögen auf, die zwischen den Dachschienen verbunden sind und einen ersten und einen zweiten Kanal definieren. Ein verbindendes Element ist zwischen den Bögen verbunden und definiert einen dritten Kanal, welcher den ersten und zweiten Kanal miteinander in Fluidverbindung bringt. Zumindest einer der Bögen definiert eine Auslassöffnung, die zum Leiten von Luft in eine Kabine ausgelegt ist.

Chassis part for vehicles has solar cell arranged between support and covering layer

Chassis part has a solar cell (2) arranged between a support (1a, 1b) and a covering layer (5). A flat electrochromic element (3) is arranged between the support and the covering layer. The solar cell is electrically connected to the flat electrochromic element. An independent claim is also included for a vehicle having the above chassis part.

Dachmodul mit Dachhaut

Es wird ein Dachmodul für ein Kraftfahrzeug vorgeschlagen, insbesondere für einen Personenkraftwagen, umfassend eine Dachhaut (16) und eine Dachunterkonstruktion, gekennzeichnet durch Mittel zur Schallerzeugung, die von der Dachhaut (16) überdeckt sind, und/oder Mittel zur Aufnahme von Schall, die von der Dachhaut (16) überdeckt sind.

Fahrerhaus für ein Nutzfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Fahrerhaus (1) für ein Nutzfahrzeug, mit einem ein Fahrerhausdach (2) nach unten begrenzenden umlaufenden Dachrahmen (3), welcher einen vorderen und einen hinteren Querträger sowei zwei seitliche Längsträger aufweist, wobei am Fahrerhausdach (2) formgebende und gewölbte Spriegel (4) vorgesehen sind, die mit einem jeweiligen Endbereich (5) am Dachrahmen (3) befestigt sind. Erfindungswesentlich ist dabei, dass der Dachrahmen (3) nach außen offen und dem Endbereich (5) des jeweiligen Spriegels 4 angepasste Ausnehmungen (6) aufweist und dass der jeweilige Endbereich (5) des Spriegel (4) in montiertem Zustand von außen in die Ausnehmung (6) kraftübertragend eingesetzt ist.

Fahrzeugrinnenformteil

Dachrinnenformteil, umfassend:eine Basis mit Seitenabschnitten, die sich von einem zentralen Abschnitt erstrecken, und einer Außenfläche; undeine Umspritzung, die über der Außenfläche der Basis angeordnet ist, wobei die Umspritzung eine erste und zweite Lippe definiert, die sich von den Seitenabschnitten der Basis quer nach unten erstrecken.

Dach fuer Fahrzeuge

Haltegriffanordnung, Fahrzeug

Roof structure for a lorry/truck driver's cab has a three- part panorama roof with better proportions of light in the driver's cab

Panorama roofs on the upper side of a driver's cab (1) operate as three roof parts (2-4). One roof light (3) can be opened. The panorama roof can be shielded from the sun's radiation by a darkening roller blind. The roof light to be opened in the panorama roof is also protected from undesirable insect intrusions by a fly-protection grille.

Aufnahmevorrichtung für eine Gasfederanordnung mit schwenkbaren Anlenkhebeln in einer Aufbaustruktur eines Kraftfahrzeugs

Die Aufnahmevorrichtung für eine Gasfederanordnung mit Anlenkhebeln besteht im wesentlichen aus einem in die Fahrzeugstruktur eingebetteten Behältnis, welches mit einem Abschlußknotenblech und einem Abstützrahmen vormontierbar ist und diese vormontierte Einheit wird in die Aufbaustruktur eingesetzt und mit dieser verbunden. Eine Montage der Gasfeder kann durch eine Montageöffnung im Boden des Behältnisses erfolgen. Des weiteren sind auch die Anlenkhebel der Gasfedern mit diesen durch die Montageöffnung verbindbar.

Fahrzeugdach mit einer Dachhaut und wenigstens einer Dachstrebe zur Stabilisierung der Dachhaut

Fahrzeugdach mit einer von einem Dachrahmen (1) einer Fahrzeugkarosserie abgestützten Dachhaut (12) und wenigstens einer von einander entgegengesetzten Dachrahmenbereichen (2, 4) des Dachrahmens (1) abgestützten Dachstrebe (14) zur Stabilisierung der Dachhaut (12), wobei die Dachstrebe (14) mit einem in den Innenraum des Fahrzeugs ragenden Profil und mit einem in den Außenraum des Fahrzeugs ragenden Profil ausgebildet ist und eine Lagerungsfunktion zur Lagerung einer Innenraumkomponente (18) des Fahrzeugs besitzt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Dachstrebe (14) eine Schienenführung zur verfahrbaren Lagerung der Innenraumkomponente (18) oder einer Außenraumkomponente (19) des Fahrzeugs ausbildet.

Rail/strip retention device, especially in roof channel of motor vehicle, has movable rail arrangement formed on foot and head parts

A retaining device especially for roof-rail or strip (34) in roof channel (44) has a foot part (1) arranged for connection with a retention structure (3) for joining to an engagement structure (37) formed on the channel (44). A rail arrangement (19,23) is formed on the foot part and on the head part (7) and is movable between the two. The spacing between the retention structure (3) and the engagement elements in the pre-assembly position is greater than that in the end-position.

Dachkanalfreie Befestigung eines Dachbleches

Dachkanalfreie Befestigung eines Dachbleches (2) an einem hohlprofilartigen Dachholm (1) eines Kraftfahrzeugs vermittels einer Klebeverbindung, wobei der Dachholm (1) ein oberes Seitenteil (5) mit einer nach unten abgewinkelten Seitenwange (6) aufweist, an die sich ein horizontaler Bereich (7a) anschließt und das Dachblech (2) einen Steg (8) aufweist, dem ein horizontaler Bereich (7b) nachgeordnet ist, und wobei sich der horizontale Bereich (7b) des Dachblechs (2) auf dem horizontalen Bereich (7a) des Dachholms (1) abstützt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Dachholm (1) und Dachblech (2) zueinander korrespondierende Verbindungsflächen (10; 11) aufweisen, die ihrerseits nach unten in einem bestimmten Winkel „α” von der Vertikalen zur Fahrzeugmitte hin geneigt ausgebildet, durch die besagte Seitenwange (6) des Dachholms (1) und den besagten Steg (8) des Dachblechs (2) gebildet und durch Klebung (9) untereinander fest verbunden sind.

Ganzglasdach für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Glasdach für ein Kraftfahrzeug aus einer im Wesentlichen die gesamte Dachfläche zwischen dem vorderen und dem hinteren Fahrzeugdach-Querträger bildenden und fest mit der Karosserie verbindbaren ersten Glasscheibe (1), die einen als Lüftungsöffnung dienenden, auf allen Seiten von der Glasscheibe umgebenden Abschnitten (2) aufweist, in dem eine zweite, den Ausschnitt dicht verschließende und öffenbare Glasscheibe (3) gelagert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Glasscheibe (1) aus einer Verbundglasscheibe aus zwei in ihren Randbereichen jeweils Druckspannungen in Höhe von wenigstens 8 MPA aufweisenden Einzelglasscheiben (4, 5) besteht, dass die Ecken (8) der Lüftungsöffnung (2) mit einem Radius (R) von wenigstens 15 mm vorzugsweise über 60 mm gerundet sind und dass die Glasscheibe (1) eine dreidimensionale Biegung aufweist.

Motor vehicle, especially automobile, has self-supporting vehicle body, at least one of several supporting elements extending within internal space from vehicle roof to vehicle floor

The motor vehicle has a self-supporting vehicle body (1) forming an interior space (8) suitable for accommodating passengers with a vehicle roof, a vehicle base (2) with a floor (3) and supporting elements (7,10) joining the vehicle roof (4) and floor. At least one of the supporting elements extends within the internal space from the vehicle roof to the vehicle floor. Independent claims are also included for the following: (a) a method of manufacturing a motor vehicle (b) and a unit consisting of at least one supporting element and vehicle seats.

Roof module for vehicle roof of passenger car, has stiffening reinforcement that is arranged in predominant portion of front lid structure and is covered by covered surface of roof module during closed position of front lid structure

The roof module has a front cover structure (22) which is movable between a closed position and a lifting position. A rear lid structure (24) is arranged at rear of the front cover structure. The portion (26) of a roof opening (18) is released, if front lid structure is in lifted position and rear lid structure is in open position. A stiffening reinforcement is arranged in predominant portion of front lid structure and is covered by covered surface of roof module during closed position of front lid structure.

Dachträger für Autonom-Fahrzeugsensoren

Fahrzeug, das Folgendes umfasst: seitliche Karosseriesäulen; ein Dach, das eine Peripherie definiert und an den seitlichen Karosseriesäulen befestigt und durch diese getragen ist; und eine an dem Dach befestigte Trägerstruktur, wobei die Trägerstruktur einen Montagering, der sich im Wesentlichen um die Peripherie herum erstreckt, und ein Blech, das in einem Abschnitt angeordnet ist, der durch mindestens zwei Schenkelteile des Montagerings definiert ist, aufweist, wobei das Blech dazu ausgelegt ist, mehrere Sensoren mit einem Gewicht zu tragen, und der Montagering eine Befestigung von dem Dach zu den seitlichen Karosseriesäulen definiert, um das Gewicht des Blechs über das Dach und die seitlichen Karosseriesäulen zu verteilen.

Verbindungsanordnung eines Außenbeplankungselements an einem Strukturbauteil eines Personenkraftwagens

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verbindungsanordnung (22) eines Außenbeplankungselements (24) an einem darunter angeordneten Strukturbauteil (14) eines Personenkraftwagens, bei welcher das Außenbeplankungselement (24) zumindest mittelbar mit dem Strukturbauteil (14) verbunden ist, wobei das Außenbeplankungselement (24) über wenigstens ein sich bei temperaturbedingten Verformungen des Außenbeplankungselements (24) mit diesem zumindest teilweise mitbewegendes Adapterelement (32) mit dem Strukturbauteil (14) verbunden ist.

Rahmenteil für einen Dachrahmen eines Kraftfahrzeuges sowie Verfahren zum Herstellen eines solchen Rahmenteiles

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Rahmenteil (1) für einen Dachrahmen (100) eines Kraftfahrzeuges (200), aufweisend einen länglichen, als Hohlprofil ausgebildeten Grundkörper (2). Es ist vorgesehen, dass der Grundkörper (2) aus einem umgeformten Flachmaterial gebildet ist und dessen längsseitige Enden (3, 4) oder Endbereiche unter Ausbildung eines geschlossenen Hohlquerschnitts miteinander strukturell verbunden sind. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zum Herstellen eines solchen Rahmenteils (1). Auch umfasst die Erfindung einen Dachrahmen (100) für ein Kraftfahrzeug (200) sowie ein Kraftfahrzeug (200).

Karosserieelement für ein Fahrzeug

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Karosserieelement für ein Fahrzeug und ein Fahrzeug mit einem solchen Karosserieelement. Das Karosserieelement umfasst eine Stützstruktur, eine Außenhaut und einen Antrieb. Die Stützstruktur trägt die Außenhaut. Der Antrieb ist eingerichtet, um die Stützstruktur zwischen zumindest einer ersten und einer zweiten Position zu verfahren. Die Außenhaut umfasst mehrere Außenhautelemente, die relativ zueinander beweglich sind, sodass die Außenhaut zumindest zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Position elastisch dehnbar ist. Die Außenhaut bildet in der ersten Position eine erste Fahrzeugaußenform und in der zweiten Position eine zweite, unterschiedliche Fahrzeugaußenform.

Obere Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur eines Fahrzeugs und Verfahren zum Verstärken einer oberen Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur

In einer Fahrzeugkarosseriestruktur, in welcher ein Dachseitenschienenabschnitt 2 eines Seitenflächenabschnitts einer Fahrzeugkarosserie 1 und eine Dachverstärkung 9 durch ein Knotenblech G verbunden sind, um zu unterdrücken, dass ein Abschnitt 4 einer zentralen Säule in eine Kabinenseite eintritt, wenn eine große Last von einer Fahrzeugseite eingebracht wird, ist ein Kerbenabschnitt G17 an dem Knotenblech G vorgesehen. Dadurch wird unterdrückt, dass, wenn die große Last auf den Abschnitt 4 der zentralen Säule von der Fahrzeugseite eingebracht wird, das Knotenblech G so durch eine Rotation des Dachseitenschienenabschnitts 2 durch ein Biegen verformt wird, dass ein Rotationsmoment m, welches durch die Rotation des Dachseitenschienenabschnitts 2 bewirkt wird, auf die Dachverstärkung 9 wirkt, wodurch unterdrückt wird, dass der Abschnitt 4 der zentralen Säule in die Kabinenseite eintritt.

FAHRZEUGDACHBLECH-BEFESTIGUNGSBAUSATZ

Ein Fahrzeugdachblechbefestigungs-Bausatz beinhaltet einen Unterbau, eine Befestigungsvorrichtung, ein Dachblech und ein seitliches Karosserieteil. Die Befestigungsvorrichtung ist am Unterbau angebracht und ragt durch eine Öffnung im Unterbau hervor. Das Dachblech beinhaltet einen oberen Abschnitt in einer Entfernung zum Unterbau, einem Flansch und eine Biegevorrichtung, die sich zwischen dem oberen Abschnitt und dem Flansch befindet. Der Flansch ragt zumindest teilweise von der Biegevorrichtung aus nach unten und ist an der Befestigungsvorrichtung angebracht. Das Karosserie-Seitenteil beinhaltet ein äußeres und ein inneres Segment, das zumindest teilweise nach unten aus dem äußeren Segment hervorragt. Eine Naht verläuft durch und zwischen der Biegevorrichtung und dem inneren Segment.

Body component for motor vehicle, particularly passenger car, has bonded blank, particular customized plate with two laminar subareas made from different metal alloys

The body component has a bonded blank, particular a customized plate with two laminar subareas made from different metal alloys. The body component has an edge-constant subarea made from steel and an additional subarea made from an aluminum alloy.

Fahrzeugkarosserie mit geklebtem Fahrzeugdach sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kraftfahrzeuges

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fahrzeugkarosserie (100) mit einem daran montierten Dach (200), wobei das Dach (200) an der Fahrzeugkarosserie (100) stoffschlüssig mittels Kleben angebunden ist. Es sind Sicherungsmittel (300) vorgesehen, welche das Dach (200) an der Fahrzeugkarosserie (100) in Fahrzeughochrichtung (z) verliersicher halten und eine Bewegung des Daches (200) relativ gegenüber der Fahrzeugkarosserie (100), insbesondere eine temperaturbedingte Ausdehnungsbewegung, in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung (x) und/oder Fahrzeugquerrichtung (y) zulassen. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Kraftfahrzeuges, bei dem zuerst die vorstehend beschriebene Fahrzeugkarosserie (1) als Fahrzeugrohbau hergestellt wird und der Fahrzeugrohbau anschließend lackiert, insbesondere tauchlackiert wird. Weiterhin umfasst die Erfindung ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einer solchen Fahrzeugkarosserie (1).

Verbindung zwischen dem Dach und der Seitenwand einer Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Um eine Fahrzeugkarosserie ausreichend zu versteifen, damit bei einem Seitenaufprall Instrusionen in die Fahrgastzelle weitgehend vermieden werden, ist es notwendig, einerseits in der B-Säule (2) ein Verstärkungsblech (11) vorzusehen und andererseits das Dach des Fahrzeuges mit mindestens einem Spriegel (3) in der Verlängerung der B-Säule (2) zu versehen. Dies führt dazu, dass in der Verbindung zwischen der Seitenwand und dem Dach mehrere Bleche zusammenkommen, die in geeigneter Weise miteinander verbunden werden müssen. DOLLAR A Es wird daher vorgeschlagen, dass das Außenblech (12) und das Innenblech (1) sowie das Verstärkungsblech (11) der Seitenwand und der Spriegel in einer Ebene miteinander verschweißt werden, wobei der Spriegel (3) im Bereich der Verbindung eine wellenförmige Struktur erhält, so dass er entweder im Kontakt steht mit dem Innenblech (1) oder dem Außenblech (12). Auf diese Weise können Schweißpunkte gesetzt werden, die höchstens drei Lagen miteinander verbinden.

Vehicle roof module e.g. for retractable roof, has roof membrane with interior bowl connected to it and roof slab is firmly locked in place and edge of roof membrane overlaps roof

The vehicle roof module has roof membrane (12), with an interior bowl (14) connected to it. A roof slab (10) is firmly locked in place and the edge (19) of the roof membrane overlaps the roof. The interior bowl (14) is made formed by injection molding. Towards the center of the interior of the bowl, the edge of the roof membrane projects. An independent claim is included for a method for the production of a vehicle roof module.

Hochdachaufbau eines Fahrzeugs

Ein Hochdachaufbau eines Fahrzeugs umfasst ein aus einem FVK (faserverstärkten Kunststoff) mit hoher Lebensdauer und guten Formungseigenschaften und einer Verstärkungsstruktur geformtes Hochdach (100), das unter Verwendung eines vorbestimmten Klebmittels (310) und eines Verbindungsteils (320) mit dem Fahrzeug zu einem Ganzen verbunden ist. Es ist kein Schweißen erforderlich. Eine Innenraumhöhe eines Fahrzeugs wird auf eine gewünschte Abmessung gesteigert und es wird ein gewünschter Bodenflächenindex im Innenraum erzielt.

Verbindungsstruktur eines Dachs

Fahrzeugflächenbauteil mit einer Solarzellenanordnung

Fahrzeugflächenbauteil, das als steifes Kunststoffverbundbauteil gebildet ist, in außenseitiger Anordnung an einem Fahrzeug anbringbar ist und eine Solarzellenanordnung aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kunststoffverbundbauteil (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) in Leichtbauweise nach dem CSM-Verfahren (composite spray moulding) hergestellt ist und die Solarzellenanordnung (16) am Kunststoffverbundbauteil (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) außenflächig angeordnet ist und dass eine tiefgezogene transparente Folie eine Außenhaut (14) bildet und die Solarzellenanordnung (16) und angrenzende Bereiche des Kunststoffverbundbauteils (10, 11, 12, 13) überdeckt.

Vehicle roof for two-seater vehicle, is supported by body frame, where wearing edges are attached at longitudinal beam of vehicle body, and side edges of roof panel are formed with strip limb

The vehicle roof is supported by a body frame, where wearing edges (7) are attached at a longitudinal beam (6) of the vehicle body. The side edges of a roof panel (20) are formed with a strip limb (23) in an angular manner. A gap (S4) is sealed over a section of its longitudinal extension by sealant. Another strip limb (24) is attached at the former strip limb, whose lower side is fixed at each wearing edge. A bar is manufactured from fiber-plastic foam compound, particularly long fiber injection (LFI) material or sheet molding compound (SMC) material.

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie, die eine Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) und einen über Fügebereiche (3) mit der Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) verklebten Dachrahmen als Teilstruktur (2) umfasst, dadurch gekennnzeichnet, dass die Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie mit die Fügebereiche (3) aufweisenden A- und B-Säulen (4, 5) ausgebildet ist, zur mechanischen Anbindung der Teilstruktur (2) an die Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) die Fügebereiche (3) annähernd senkrecht zu einer Raumrichtung parallel zueinander liegende Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) aufweisen, und die Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) derart ausgebildet sind, dass bei einem flächenbündigen aneinander Liegen der Auflageflächen (6, 7, 8, 9) im verbleibenden Fügebereich (3) ein Klebespalt (10) zur Verklebung der Teilstruktur (2) mit der Basiskarosseriestruktur (1) verbleibt.

Cab roof member for work machine

Spoiler

A spoiler 10 for a vehicle 2, such as a sports utility vehicle (SUV), comprises a first body part 14 having an upper surface and a lower surface and a first tailgate part 16 positionable adjacent to first body part 14. A channel 24 has a body portion 26 is formed in an upper surface of first body part 14 and a tailgate portion 28 formed in the upper surface of first tailgate part 16. An aperture 32 is formed in first tailgate part 16 and extends from tailgate portion 28 of channel 24 to a lower surface of first tailgate part 16. The channel may transversely narrow from a front end to a rear end, and the rear end of the channel may be the same width as the aperture. The aperture may comprise an insert (62, Figure 5), and first tailgate part 16 may comprise a packaging pocket. A plurality of apertures and channels may be provided.

Roof Arrangement

Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies

... 376,672. Omnibuses; vehicle bodies. ENGLISH ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., 28, Kingsway, London, and MARSHALL, W. L., 24, Winckley Road, Broadgate, Preston. Feb. 11, 1932, No. 4103. [Class 108 (i).] In doubledeck vehicles such as, omnibuses having the upper deck arranged at two different levels the upper deck e, f is. supported by shaped carlines a connected to the body sides b and light castings c are inserted and secured as shown to act as stiffeners. A knee d may be provided if desired.

Roof Structure for modular vehicle body

The roof structure 10 has a plurality of independent sections, a pair of roof side rails 12f constituting part of body side assemblies 12, a front roof rail 16, a rear roof rail 18, and a roof 14. The front rail 16 extends between the front ends of the side rails 12f and is mechanically fastened to them by matched flanges 38 and brackets 46. The rear rail 18 extends between the rear ends of the side rails 12f and is attached to them in the same way the front rail 16. The roof 14 is provided with brackets 28, 30 and 26 which are respectively placed on the front rail 16, rear rail 18, and side rails 12f and mechanically fastened to them by bolts. Alternatively, the fastening may be by bonding. …… ...

ROOF STRUCTURE FOR MODULAR VEHICLE BODY

Passenger cell for a passenger car with a load-bearing shell structure

Roof structure for a vehicle body

A roof structure consists of roof rail assembly and a roof assembly. The roof rail assembly is constituted by a pair of roof side rails of body side assemblies and front and rear roof rails interconnecting the roof side rails. The roof rail assembly has a plurality of joining surfaces which are nearly flush with and extend consecutively from each other. The roof assembly includes a roof panel and a joining surface at the periphery of the roof panel. The joining surface of the roof assembly is lapped on the joining surfaces of the roof rail assembly and is fastened to same with bolts and nuts while being bonded to same with a sealant adhesive interposed between the joining surface of the roof assembly and the joining surfaces of the roof rail assembly. Some of the bolts have head portions disposed outside of the roof panel and the roof side rail. A moulding is utilized to cover the head portions of the bolts. A sill cover and a rear fender outer are adapted to be fastened to the roof side ...

Vehicle assembled from preassembled modular components

A roof construction for a vehicle

CONSTRUCTION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ROOF

Construction of motor vehicle roof

A main roof panel of motor vehicle roof is bent to form a longitudinally extending groove on each lateral side of the main roof panel. An outer panel of each roof side rail is arranged to serve as a secondary roof panel which supplements the main roof panel, and is joined at the inner end portion thereof to the underside of the groove of the main roof panel. The joint portion between the outer panel of the roof side rail and the main roof panel is sealed by a sealant outside the groove thereby to provide improved sealing effectiveness.

A roof side rail of a motor vehicle bodywork

Improvements in roof constructions for automobiles

... 261,428. Budd Manufacturing Co., E. G., (Assignees of Ledwinka, J.). Nov. 16, 1925, [Convention date]. Bodies.-A pressedmetal roof cotrstruction comprises arched marginal sections, which are laterally expansible and contractible, and a central panel transversely braced. As shown, the rear quarter panel is arched forwardly to form the rear marginal roofsection 13 which is joined to the two lateral roof-sections 23 by means of welded joints. The front section comprises a panel 2 which is bent over at the front and joins an underpanel 35, Fig. 6, which is supported by a top windscreen header 34 and brackets 36. The lateral panels 23 are jointed to the panel 21. The central section 24 joins the marginal sections by means of a doubled edge 25, Fig. 3, and a depending flange 27 on the central panel co-operating with an off-set 26 on the marginal panels, together with, in all cases except the rear panel 13, an angular member 28 forming longitudinal and transverse stiffening ribs for the central ...

A transparent/translucent double glazed roof adaptation

Integral antenna assembly for motor vehicle roof panel

Glazings

A motor vehicle having an asymetric structure

Improvements in or relating to joint constructions for vehicle bodies

... 525,116. Vehicle bodies. BUDD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION. April 14, 1939, No. 11358. Convention date, April 25, 1938. [Class 103 (iv)] For joining portions of a vehicle body wall covered respectively by smooth and corrugated sheathings, the two sheathings are overlapped for a substantial distance and are secured together substantially throughout the overlap. A railway vehicle roof is shown having a corrugated sheathing 2 supported on transverse frames 1, 1', 111 and a smooth sheathing 4 over the end portion supported on radial frames 3. The inner edge of the sheathing 4 is welded to the frame 1 as also is the flattened edge of the lateral sections of the sheathing 2, 'but the central portion of the sheathing 2 overlaps the sheathing 4 as shown at 6 and is welded thereto along the corrugations throughout the overlap. The junction of the frames 3 and frame 1 ds further strengthened by a plate 7. The roof sheathing 2 may be prolonged over all the front part of the roof and even over ...

Kraftfahrzeugkarosserie

Recessed roof panel for vehicles

Improvements with the roofs of motor vehicles.

BODY OUTER CONSTRUCTION UNIT FROM PLASTIC

BASIC VEHICLE ROOF SYSTEM

PHOTOGRAPH DEVICE FOR A THROTTLE CONTROL ARRANGEMENT WITH TILTABLE DRIVE LEVERS IN A STRUCTURE STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

BODY ATTACHMENT, INTERMEDIATE PRODUCT AND PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING SUCH AN BODY ATTACHMENT

OBLONG ELEMENT FROM PLASTIC IN A ROOF STRUCTURE.

BODY COLUMN OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, LATERAL DACHKANAL AND DREISCHENKELIGE JOINT CONNECTION

DEVICE FOR HOLDING A BORDER IN A CHANNEL

VEHICLE ROOF WITH A AT LEAST IN SUBRANGES IN ITS TRANSPARENCY CHANGED PART OF ROOFS FROM PLASTIC

SIDE PART FOR A ROOF OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY, AND MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A SUCH SIDE PART

DACHRAHMEN, INSBESONDERE FUER FAHRZEUGAUFBAUTEN

ROOF STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A FLANGE WITH A LONGITUDINAL EDITION SECTION

REAR STRUCTURE STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

ROOF STRUCTURE FOR AN AUTOMOBILE

ROOF FRAME, IN PARTICULAR FOR VEHICLE BODYWORKS

TRANSLUCENT ROOF MEMBER FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

KRAFTFAHRZEUG MIT MODULAR AUFGEBAUTEM KÖRPER

The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising a lower section and an upper section, glued together at intersections (3), whereby differing upper sections may be used. According to the invention, a connection resistant to all static and dynamic forces and permitting a tolerance compensation may be achieved, whereby sockets (24) open to the top and stops (22;33) in the Z-direction are provided on the lower piece (1) and, projections (29), facing vertically downwards on the A-pillar in the drawing, are provided on the upper piece (2), which may be lowered into the sockets (24) to a depth (26) determined by the stops (22;33). The sockets (24) are a measure (36) wider than the projections (29) in the X and Y directions and are filled with a glue (25) for production of the connection.

SAFETY DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

INTERIOR COLUMN ELEMENT FOR B OR C-COLUMN of a VEHICLE BODY

EDGE CONNECTION OF TWO CONSTRUCTION UNITS, IN PARTICULAR BETWEEN A ROOF SHEET METAL AND AN UPPER SIDE PART OF A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY

MOTOR VEHICLE ROOF MODULE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF THE MODULE AT A MOTOR VEHICLE

LONGITUDINALCRIMPED CARRIER, IN PARTICULAR LUGGAGE RACK FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

REINFORCEMENT OF A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COMPOUND CONNECTION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PART FOR VEHICLE BODIES

Крыша транспортного средства

Полезная модель относится к ламинированной стеклянной крыше автомобиля, обладающей различной светопроницаемостью и обеспечивающей улучшенный комфорт с точки зрения температуры, содержащей два стеклянных листа, т.е. наружный и внутренний стеклянные листы, которые соединены вместе посредством промежуточных слоев из термопластика, сборку пленок устройства на основе взвешенных частиц (SPD) для управления светопроницаемостью, которая встроена в ламинат между двумя стеклянными листами, и систему низкоэмиссионных слоев, расположенных на позиции 4. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 192 308 U1 (51) МПК B32B 17/10 (2006.01) B62D 25/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК B32B 17/10036 (2019.05); B32B 17/10229 (2019.05); B62D 25/06 (2019.05) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019117067, 12.06.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): АГК ГЛАСС ЮРОП (BE) Дата регистрации: 12.09.2019 19.06.2012 BE BE2012/0412 (45) Опубликовано: 12.09.2019 Бюл. № 26 1 9 2 3 0 8 R U (54) КРЫША ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к ламинированной стеклянной крыше автомобиля, обладающей различной светопроницаемостью и обеспечивающей улучшенный комфорт с точки зрения температуры, содержащей два стеклянных листа, т.е. наружный и внутренний стеклянные листы, которые соединены вместе посредством Стр.: 1 промежуточных слоев из термопластика, сборку пленок устройства на основе взвешенных частиц (SPD) для управления светопроницаемостью, которая встроена в ламинат между двумя стеклянными листами, и систему низкоэмиссионных слоев, расположенных на позиции 4. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 105064, Москва, а/я 88, "Патентные поверенные Квашнин, Сапельников и партнеры" 1 9 2 3 0 8 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: US 2010/0165436 A1, 01.07.2010. EP 1200256 A1, 02.05.2002. US 2004124665 A1, 01.07.2004. WO 2011033313 A1, 24.03.2011. Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный ...

Vehicle roof de-icing system

A roof heating system for opposing buildup of ice and snow on the roof of a large wheeled vehicle, such as a tractor drawn trailer. The system may comprise a fluid circulation system for transferring heat to the roof, including a first heat exchanger for obtaining heat from the exhaust system of the vehicle or alternatively, a tow vehicle, a second heat exchanger for delivering heat to the roof of the protected vehicle, and a powered system for circulating fluid from the first heat exchanger to the second heat exchanger. The system may comprise an electric motor driven pump to achieve circulation, a battery to power the electric motor of the pump, a recharging system for recharging the battery, and a switch to initiate system operation. The recharging system may be adapted to utilize AC power.

ROOF APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes first and second projecting members each mounted on a roof of the vehicle and each including an elongated shape. The first and second projecting members are arranged at first and second end portions of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle. A height of each of the first and second projecting members is equal to or greater than a height of an upper end of a boundary layer of an airflow flowing on the roof. 1. A roof apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:first and second projecting members each mounted on a roof of the vehicle and each including an elongated shape,the first and second projecting members being arranged at first and second end portions of the vehicle in a width direction of the vehicle, whereina height of each of the first and second projecting members is equal to or greater than a height of an upper end of a boundary layer of an airflow flowing on the roof.2. The roof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second projecting members includes a fin configuration so that a cross-sectional area of an upper portion of each of the first and second projecting members projecting relative to the boundary layer is smaller than a cross-sectional area of a lower portion of each of the first and second projecting members mounted on the roof claim 1 , and so that the height of each of the first and second projecting members gradually decreases from a first end portion to a second end portion of each of the first and second projecting members claim 1 , the first end portion and the second end portion being positioned at a rear side and a front side of the vehicle respectively.3. The roof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second projecting members includes a roof molding member or a roof rail mounted at a joint recess portion that is formed between a roof top panel and a roof side panel constituting the roof.4. The roof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein each of ...

Recreational vehicle roofing system

A method of roofing an occupancy structure comprising providing a roofing membrane that comprises at least one thermoplastic membrane layer, bonding the roofing membrane to the roof of an occupancy structure, where the occupancy structure includes a roof member that is at least partially constructed of a plastic material and extends above the roofing membrane when the roofing membrane is applied to the occupancy structure. A substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant is heated to enable the substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant to flow and a layer of the substantially solid hot melt thermoplastic sealant is applied to an exterior surface of the thermoplastic membrane layer and a plastic portion of the roof member to seal the joint between the roofing membrane and the roof member.

Tractor cabin roof assembly

A roof assembly ( 10 ) is disclosed for the cabin of a tractor that provides protection against falling objects. The assembly comprises an outer cover ( 20 ) of a moulded plastics material and a reinforcement metal plate ( 22 ) to provide protection against falling objects. The reinforcement plate ( 22 ) is secured to the outer cover ( 20 ) prior to the assembly being mounted on the cabin frame 30.

MODIFIED TRUCK CAB ROOF ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD OF MODIFICATION

An assembly and method for modifying a height of a truck cab having a back wall, a pair of A-pillars, a pair of B-pillars and a pair of doors, where each door includes a window frame is disclosed. The assembly includes a pair of first door frame members each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab B-pillars and a pair of second door frame members, each adapted to be connected to one of the cut cab A-pillars and one of the first door frame members. A windshield header member is adapted to be connected between the pair of second door frame members. Flat bar straps are adapted to be connected between the windshield header member and the back wall and between the pair of first door frame members. A roof panel is adapted to be attached to and supported by the flat bar straps, the windshield header member and the pair of first door frame members. A pair of door top members are adapted to be connected to a window frame of each door. A housing that provides a wedge-shaped recess in the back of the cab is also provided. 1. A kit for modifying a height of a truck cab having a back wall , a pair of A-pillars , a pair of B-pillars and a pair of doors , where each door includes a window frame , the kit comprising:a. a pair of first door frame members, each having a leading end and a trailing end, each trailing end adapted to be connected to one of the cab B-pillars;b. a pair of second door frame members, each adapted to be connected to one of the cab A-pillars and a leading end of one of the first door frame members;c. a windshield header member adapted to be connected between the pair of second door frame members;d. a longitudinal flat bar strap adapted to be connected between the windshield header member and the back wall;e. a lateral flat bar strap adapted to be connected between the pair of first door frame members;f. a roof panel adapted to be attached to and supported by the longitudinal and lateral flat bar straps, the windshield header member and the pair of first ...

Working vehicle

A working vehicle includes: a cabin; an air conditioning unit disposed at a rear upper portion of the cabin; and drain hoses connected to a drain portion of the air conditioning unit, water drained from the drain portion flowing through the drain hoses, wherein the drain hoses are respectively disposed at both left and right sides of the air conditioning unit in front and rear direction, and both front and rear portions of the drain hoses are provided with drain hose outlets from which the water flowing through the drain hoses is drained.

FRAME FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A roof frame assembly for a recreational comprises a rail extending along an axis. The rail is configured to support a roof of the recreational vehicle on a wall frame of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of beams extend transversely to the rail and are spaced from each other along the axis. The beams are configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle. A plurality of mounting blocks are spaced from each other along the axis with the mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to the rail and the beams. The mounting blocks support the beams on the rail and are formed of a polymeric material. Each mounting block includes a rail attachment configured to engage the rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of the beams. 1. A roof frame assembly for a recreational vehicle having a roof and a wall frame , said roof frame assembly comprising:a rail extending along an axis and configured to support the roof on the wall frame;a plurality of beams extending transversely to said rail and spaced from each other along said axis and configured to support the roof of the recreational vehicle; anda plurality of mounting blocks spaced from each other along said axis with said mounting blocks disposed between and engaged to said rail and said beams and supporting said beams on said rail, said mounting blocks being formed of a polymeric material;each of said mounting blocks including a rail attachment configured to engage said rail and a beam attachment configured to engage one of said beams.2. The roof frame assembly as set forth in wherein said mounting blocks each include a body and said beam attachment includes a protrusion extending from said body and wherein said beam defines a cavity configured to receive said protrusion.3. The roof frame assembly as set forth in wherein said rail attachment includes a finger extending from said body in an opposite direction from said protrusion and wherein said rail includes a corresponding finger configured to ...

Roof Bow

A roof bow () reduces noise and vibration of a motorized vehicle and includes a body having a length and two ends spaced apart from each other. The body also includes a metal and has thickness from about 0.25 mm to about 2 mm substantially along the length. Moreover, the body defines a base and first and second edges extending from the base. Each of the base and the first () and second () edges extend substantially along the length between the ends of the body. The first and second edges are each disposed transverse to the base and laterally spaced apart from each other substantially along the length. The roof bow also includes a plurality of ribs. The plurality of ribs () have a thickness from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm and include a polymer. The plurality of ribs is disposed between the first and second edges and coupled to the body. 1. A roof bow comprising:a body having a length and two ends spaced apart from each other, wherein said body comprises a metal, has thickness from about 0.25 mm to about 2 mm substantially along said length, and defines a base and first and second edges extending from said base, wherein each of said base and said first and second edges extend substantially along the length between said ends and wherein said first and second edges are each disposed transverse to said base and laterally spaced apart from each other substantially along said length; anda plurality of ribs having a thickness from about 0.5 mm to about 5 mm and comprising a polymer, wherein said plurality of ribs is disposed between said first and second edges and coupled to said body.2. A roof bow as set forth in further comprising a ridge extending from said base substantially along said length of said body between said ends thereby defining a first trough between said ridge and said first edge and a second trough between said ridge and said second edge wherein said plurality of ribs is disposed in at least one of said first and second troughs.3. A roof bow as set forth ...

Roof arrangement

A roof arrangement comprising a cover for closing the opening of a vehicle roof, and fastening plate that is connected to the cover in the edge areas thereof, the cover being height-adjustable relative to the vehicle roof. The roof arrangement can have a sealing lip foamed to the fastening plate for sealing at least some sections of the fastening plate relative to the vehicle roof.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

In a vehicle body structure, an inner panel of a frame member has an inner side flange joined to an outer side flange of a side outer panel. The inner side flange has a front side flange that extends outward in a vehicle width direction from a vehicle upper side end portion of an inner side wall portion and a rear side flange that extends inward in the vehicle width direction from the vehicle upper side end portion of the inner side wall portion. A cutout formed to open to the vehicle upper side in the inner side wall portion between the front side flange and the rear side flange in the vehicle width direction is positioned inside a closed cross-section formed by a front portion of a roof panel and a header panel as seen in a vehicle side view. 1. A vehicle body structure comprising:a frame member that hasa side outer panel integrally having an outer side flange that extends inward in a vehicle width direction and an outer side wall portion that is formed on a vehicle width direction outer side of the outer side flange andan inner panel integrally having an inner side flange that is joined to the outer side flange and an inner side wall portion that is disposed opposing the outer side wall portion on a vehicle width direction inner side of the outer side wall portion,wherein the frame member extends in a vehicle front-and-rear direction and configures a front pillar portion and a roof side rail portion of a vehicle body; anda header panel that extends in the vehicle width direction, has a vehicle width direction outer side end portion that is joined to the frame member, has a cross-sectional shape cut along the vehicle front-and-rear direction that is formed in a hat-like shape, is joined to a roof panel configuring a roof portion of the vehicle body, and configures a closed cross-section together with the roof panel,whereinthe inner side flange hasa front side flange that is formed on a section of the inner side wall portion configuring the front pillar portion and ...

Vehicle reinforcing structure

A vehicle reinforcing structure includes a roof member, a pillar member that has in its upper part an extension part that extends along the roof member, and a reinforcing member that is joined so as to bridge the extension part and the roof member. The reinforcing member has a first welded part welded to the extension part, and a second welded part welded to a front edge of the roof member. The first welded part and the second welded part are provided such that an imaginary area created with straight lines that connect the respective edges of the welded parts substantially fits within the area of the reinforcing member. The reinforcing member further has an open area that is not in contact with either the pillar member or the roof member on the vehicle interior side of the first welded part on the rear side of the second welded part.

RESIN ROOF MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A roof panel made of resin has lower flange portions that are bent toward a vehicle lower side from vehicle side end portions of a upper surface portion. Outer panels that structure roof side rails have groove portions that are concave and are formed along a vehicle longitudinal direction at vehicle transverse direction inner sides of curved surface portions, and inner side flange portions that are formed at final end portions that are further toward vehicle transverse direction inner sides than the groove portions. In a state in which the lower flange portions are disposed within the groove portions of the outer panels, the inner side flange portions of the outer panels and an inner surface of the upper surface portion of the roof panel are joined by an adhesive. 1. A resin roof mounting structure comprising:a resin roof that is provided at a vehicle upper portion along a vehicle transverse direction and a vehicle longitudinal direction, and that has, at vehicle side portion final ends, flange portions that are bent toward a vehicle lower side or a vehicle upper side;roof side rails that are provided at upper end portions of vehicle side portions, and that extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction along side end portions of the resin roof;groove portions that are concave and are provided along the vehicle longitudinal direction at vehicle transverse direction inner side end portions of outer panels that structure the roof side rails, the flange portions being disposed within the groove portions;joined portions that are provided at final end portions of the outer panels, which final end portions are further toward vehicle transverse direction inner sides than the groove portions, and that are joined to an inner surface of the resin roof in a state in which the flange portions are disposed within the groove portions; andabutment surfaces that are provided between the groove portions and the joined portions in the vehicle transverse direction of the outer panels, ...

ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR A TRAILER

A roof assembly of a trailer includes a plurality of roof panels. Each roof panel includes a main body, a first flange extending downwardly from a first lateral edge of the main body, and a second flange extending downwardly from a second lateral edge of the main body. Illustratively, flange and the main body are made from a single, or one-piece, sheet of material. 1. A roof assembly of a storage container having two opposing sidewalls , including one or more sidewall panels , that together define a length of the trailer , comprising: (i) a main body;', '(ii) a first flange extending downwardly from a first lateral edge of the main body to define a first approximately 90° bend, the first flange being configured to be coupled to and engaged with one of the sidewall panels of the trailer; and', '(iii) a second flange extending downwardly from a second lateral edge of the main body to define a second approximately 90° bend, the second flange being configured to be coupled to and engaged with one other of the sidewall panels of the trailer., 'a plurality of roof panels arranged atop and between the two opposing sidewalls along the length of the storage container in side-by-side relationship, wherein each roof panel includes'}2. The roof assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first flange claim 1 , the second flange claim 1 , and the main body define a one-piece structure.3. The roof assembly of claim 1 , wherein each roof panel includes opposite sides and opposite ends claim 1 , and wherein adjacent roof panels are coupled to each other in such a way as to form a shiplap joint between opposite sides of the adjacent roof panels.4. The roof assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive between opposite sides of adjacent roof panels in order to couple adjacent roof panels to each other.5. The roof assembly of claim 1 , further comprising adhesive on an inside surface of each flange of each one of the plurality of roof panels such that each flange is configured to be ...

Front pillar for automobile

A front pillar for an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel, and a hollow member disposed between the outer and inner panels. Outer flanges of the outer and inner panels are overlapped with each other to form a closed void section and a seal attachment section. The seal attachment section includes a rear section reinforcing member and a front section reinforcing member sandwiched between the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels in a rear end section and a front end section, respectively, of the front pillar, and a gap channel formed to communicate with the closed void section by partially separating the outer flanges of the outer and inner panels at a central section of the front pillar. The reinforcing members are joined to an outer wall section of the hollow member.

REINFORCEMENT PART FOR A ROOF SIDE MEMBER

A reinforcement part for a roof side member of a motor vehicle is provided. The reinforcement part is configured in one piece and includes a first cross section, a second cross section, and a third cross section. The first cross section steadily merges into the second cross section and the second cross section steadily merges into the third cross section. The first cross section, the second cross section and the third cross section vary in vehicle longitudinal direction. The first cross section, the second cross section and the third cross section have a steady contour on a circumference of the reinforcement part and are of a closed configuration. 1. A reinforcement part for a roof side member of a motor vehicle , wherein the reinforcement part is configured in one piece and comprises:a first cross section;a second cross section; anda third cross section, wherein the first cross section steadily merges into the second cross section and the second cross section steadily merges into the third cross section, wherein the first cross section, the second cross section and the third cross section vary in vehicle longitudinal direction, and wherein the first cross section, the second cross section and the third cross section have a steady contour on a circumference of the reinforcement part and are of a closed configuration.2. The reinforcement part according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement part was produced according to an internal pressure method.3. The reinforcement part according to claim 2 , wherein the internal pressure method is a blowforming method.4. The reinforcement part according to claim 2 , wherein the internal pressure method is a hydroforming method.5. The reinforcement part according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement part extends on the motor vehicle from an A-pillar as far as to a D-pillar.6. The reinforcement part according to claim 1 , further comprising a portion wherein a guide rail for a sliding door is arranged.7. A roof side member of a ...

STRUCTURE FOR SIDE PORTION OF VEHICLE BODY

A structure for a side portion of a vehicle body that is configured such that the ends of an arch member are mounted to rail members extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and such that a roof panel is supported by the arch member. The structure includes the rail members; the arch member, which extends in the width direction of the vehicle and the ends of which are mounted to the rail members; and the roof panel supported by the arch member. In each of the rail members, an outer extension section is integrally provided to a rail outer section and an inner extension section is integrally provided to a rail inner section. The arch member is provided with an arch upper member that can be installed on the outer extension section and an arch lower member that can be installed on the inner extension section. 1. A side structure of a vehicle body , comprising:a rail assembly extending in a front-and-rear direction of the vehicle body and defining an upper part of the side structure of the vehicle body;an arch assembly extending laterally of the vehicle body and having an end located on the rail assembly;a roof panel supported by the arch assembly; an outer portion extending in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle body and located laterally outwardly of the vehicle body;', 'an inner portion disposed closer to a lateral center of the vehicle body than the outer portion, the inner portion cooperating with the outer portion to define a closed cross-sectional structure extending in the front-and-rear direction of the vehicle body;', 'an outer extension portion formed integrally with the outer portion and extending toward the lateral center of the vehicle body; and', 'an inner extension portion formed integrally with the inner portion and extending toward the lateral center of the vehicle body, the inner extension portion having a lateral inner end located closer to the lateral center of vehicle body than a lateral inner end of the outer extension ...

VEHICULAR CEILING ASSEMBLY AND VEHICULAR ROOF ASSEMBLY

A vehicular ceiling assembly includes a ceiling board, a functional component, a bracket including a mount and a shock absorber. The bracket is mounted to an upper surface of the ceiling board to fix the functional component to the ceiling board. The bracket is arranged such that the mount is positioned above the functional component in a vehicle height direction and the shock absorber is in contact with a lower surface of a roof of the vehicle. 1. A vehicular ceiling assembly comprising:a ceiling board;a functional component;a bracket including a mount and a shock absorber, the bracket being mounted to an upper surface of the ceiling board to fix the functional component to the ceiling board and being arranged such that the mount is positioned above the functional component in a vehicle height direction and the shock absorber is in contact with a lower surface of a roof of the vehicle.2. The vehicular ceiling assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe mount has a main surface on which the shock absorber is mounted, andthe bracket is arranged such that the main surface faces and extends parallel with the lower surface of the roof.3. The vehicular ceiling assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the shock absorber has a first surface parallel with the main surface of the mount and a second surface parallel with the lower surface of the roof.4. The vehicular ceiling assembly according to claim 1 , whereinthe bracket further includes a base plate and a plurality of pillars, the base plate being arranged along an upper surface of the ceiling board, the pillars each rising upward from the base plate to an edge of the mount, andthe pillars are arranged at equal intervals such that the pillars adjacent to each other have a space therebetween.5. The vehicular ceiling assembly according to claim 4 , whereinthe base plate of the bracket includes a mounting hole at a position corresponding to the mount, the mounting hole having a rectangular shape,the pillars are arranged at ...

Side structure for vehicle body

A side structure for a vehicle body, the side structure having: a side rail and a pillar that are provided at sides of door openings; and trim members that are provided to the side rail and the pillar. In the side structure, a pillar inner member is provided to the side rail while the upper end of the pillar inner member overlaps a joint of the side rail, and this forms intersections at which rail flanges and pillar flanges cross. At the intersections, stepped sections are formed at the pillar flanges, and in the rail flanges, recesses are formed at portions corresponding to the stepped sections.

RESIN ROOF PANEL STRUCTURE

To obtain a vehicular panel structure that can suppress changes in angles between vehicle frame members. 1. A resin roof panel structure applied to a vehicle equipped with:a pair of side members that configure a vehicle frame member and are disposed extending along a vehicle front-and-rear direction; andcross members that configure the vehicle frame member, are disposed extending along a vehicle width direction, and bridge across between the pair of side members,the resin roof panel structure comprising:a resin roof panel that is joined to the vehicle frame member; andribs that are projectingly disposed at corner portions on an undersurface side of the roof panel in positions straddling the side members and the cross members and that impart higher rigidity to the roof panel than is present in other sections of the roof panel.2. (canceled)3. The resin roof panel structure according to claim 1 , wherein engaging portions that engage with engaged portions disposed on the side members and the cross members are disposed in the ribs.4. The resin roof panel structure according to claim 3 , wherein:the engaged portions are head portions disposed on through members that penetrate and are retained in through holes formed in the side members or the cross members, with the head portions projecting from surfaces of the side member or the cross members; andthe engaging portions are recessed portions into which the head portions are inserted.5. The resin roof panel structure according to claim 3 , wherein:the engaged portions are peripheral edge portions of through holes formed in the side members or the cross members; andthe engaging portions are projections that penetrate the through holes and lock onto the peripheral edge portions of the through holes.6. (canceled)7. The resin roof panel structure according to claim 1 , wherein an adhesive is applied to lengthwise direction outer sides of the ribs.8. The resin roof panel structure according to claim 1 , wherein the cross ...

Vehicle Skeleton Member

Provided a vehicle skeleton member including: a portion obtained by joining a plurality of members constituted by a composite material of a thermoplastic resin and a reinforcing fiber, and an axis parallel to a front-rear direction and/or a right-left direction of the vehicle body is included in a joined surface by vibration welding. 1. A vehicle skeleton member comprising:a joined portion obtained by joining a plurality of members constituted by a composite material of a thermoplastic resin and a reinforcing fiber,wherein an axis parallel to a front and rear direction of a vehicle body and/or a right and left direction of the vehicle body is included on a joining surface joined by vibration welding.2. The vehicle skeleton member according to claim 1 ,wherein the joining surface is a plane surface and/or a curved surface having a uniform cross-sectional shape.3. The vehicle skeleton member according to claim 1 ,wherein the vehicle skeleton member is a floor structural component.4. The vehicle skeleton member according to claim 1 ,wherein the vehicle skeleton member is a side sill structural component.5. The vehicle skeleton member according to claim 1 ,wherein the vehicle skeleton member is a body upper structural component.6. The vehicle skeleton member according to claim 1 ,wherein the reinforcing fiber is a carbon fiber. This is a continuation of International Application No. PCT/JP2012/052797 filed on Feb. 1, 2012, and claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-021650, filed on Feb. 3, 2011, the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a vehicle skeleton member having a member constituted by a composite material of a thermoplastic resin and a reinforcing fiber. Particularly, it relates to a vehicle skeleton member that is light in weight and excellent in strength.A current vehicle skeleton member generally has a structure in which steel is subjected to sheet metal processing and assembled by ...

VEHICLE UPPER STRUCTURE

Provided is a vehicle upper structure which is capable of increasing, in a simple manner, a section modulus (resistive force) against a bending moment to be imposed on a roof reinforcement by a swinging phenomenon of a gusset occurring when a side impact load input into a center pillar and a roof side rail member is applied to the roof reinforcement from the gusset during a vehicle side impact event, to allow the load to be effectively dispersed to the roof reinforcement. The vehicle upper structure comprises a roof side rail member , a roof reinforcement and a gusset , wherein an end of the gusset on a side fastened to the roof reinforcement has a shape which inclines with respect to a line L oriented in a vehicle front-rear direction, in top plan view. 1. A vehicle upper structure comprising:right and left roof side rail members provided above a center pillar;a roof reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction;a gusset coupling the roof side rail member and the roof reinforcement together; anda fastening member for coupling the gusset to each of a roof side rail inner panel of the roof side rail member and a lower surface of the roof reinforcement,wherein an end of the gusset on a side fastened to the roof reinforcement has a shape which inclines with respect to a line oriented in a vehicle front-rear direction, in top plan view.2. The vehicle upper structure as defined in claim 1 , wherein the roof reinforcement has a plurality of concave and convex beads in vertical cross-sectional side view claim 1 , each of the concave and convex beads extending in the vehicle width direction.3. The vehicle upper structure as defined in claim 1 , wherein the fastening member includes a plurality of bolts for fastening the gusset to the roof reinforcement claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of bolts are fastened at respective positions arranged in the vehicle front-rear direction claim 1 , and a line connecting respective fastening centers of the plurality of bolts ...

PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIAL PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED WITH THIS PROCESS

Process for manufacturing composite material products is disclosed having at least the following operating steps: 115-. (canceled)16. Process for manufacturing composite material products comprising:molding at least one plastic material spacer comprising one or more inserts;molding at least one composite material product comprising at least said spacer; and thenmechanically working at least one of the inserts for forming at least one threaded hole therein.17. Process according to claim 16 , wherein the inserts are molded with the spacer in one or more auxiliary molds.18. Process according to wherein during the molding of the spacer the inserts contact at least one functional surface of the auxiliary molds.19. Process according to claim 17 , wherein during the molding of the spacer the auxiliary molds are heated for curing the plastic material and are rotated during their heating to evenly distribute the plastic material in the auxiliary molds.202. Process according to claim claim 17 , wherein said auxiliary molds are provided with protrusions and/or seats or keeping the inserts in a given position.21. Process according to claim 20 , wherein the inserts are kept by friction in the given position on the protrusions and/or in the seats.22. Process according to claim 20 , wherein said protrusions are pins suitable for being inserted into corresponding holes made in an insert.23. Process according to claim 16 , wherein the insert provided with the threaded hole is included in the composite material product.24. Process according to claim 16 , wherein a wall of the composite material product covers the insert provided with the threaded hole.25. Process according to claim 24 , wherein said wall of the composite material product is perforated during said mechanical working of the insert for forming the threaded hole therein claim 24 , so that the resulting hole made in the wall of the composite material product is aligned with and has the same diameter of the threaded hole ...

Roof frame for a motor vehicle

A roof frame for a motor vehicle has a cowl frame with upper and lower segments and a plurality of chambers in each segment. An upper connecting surface is on top side of the free end of the lower segment. A lower connecting surface is opposite the upper connecting surface and is connected to a reinforcing element of an A pillar. The upper segment is arranged offset back from the lower segment of the cowl frame and is shortened by mechanical machining to form a step-shaped shoulder in which the outer roof frame is held.

UPPER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

An opening portion is formed at a specified portion of a roof gusset which covers part of a panel joint portion from below. A pair of center-pillar side joint portions is provided at an outward end portion of the roof gusset, which is joined to a center pillar directly or via another panel member. A pair of first high-rigidity portions is provided at specified portions of the roof gusset which overlap the opening portion in a vehicle width direction and overlap the center-pillar joint portions in the vehicle longitudinal direction, respectively. A second high-rigidity portion is provided at an inward end portion of the roof gusset to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction. 1. An upper vehicle-body structure of a vehicle , comprising:a pair of roof rails extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction at both end portions of a roof portion of the vehicle;a center pillar joined to said roof rail and extending downward from a joint portion thereof to the roof rail;a roof reinforcement extending in a vehicle width direction at a specified position overlapping said center pillar in the vehicle longitudinal direction;a roof panel provided to extend between said pair of roof rails over said roof reinforcement;a panel joint portion formed by plural panel portions vertically overlapping each other and welded together which include a panel portion of an outward edge portion, in the vehicle width direction, of said roof panel and a panel portion of an inward edge portion, in the vehicle width direction, of said roof rail, the panel joint portion being provided to extend in the vehicle longitudinal direction; anda roof gusset provided to extend between said center pillar and said roof reinforcement and be joined to the center pillar and the roof reinforcement, respectively,wherein said roof gusset comprises:an opening portion formed at a specified portion thereof which covers part of said panel joint portion from below;a pair of front-and-rear center-pillar side joint ...

Plastic component of a roof opening system

A method for manufacturing a sliding-roof frame of a roof-opening system of a motor vehicle in a tool having at least one mold cavity. One embodiment comprises the steps of: inserting at least one semifinished part configured in the shape of a panel into the tool; deep-drawing the semifinished part in the tool for configuring at least one deep-drawn section of the sliding-roof frame, wherein the semifinished part is formed from a glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic and the step of deep drawing is a thermoforming process; then, introducing a plastic material into the mold cavity of the tool for forming at least one formed section, which is injection-molded or foamed, and for bonding said formed section to the deep-drawn section; and demolding the sliding-roof frame from the tool. 19.-. (canceled)10. A method for manufacturing a sliding-roof frame of a roof-opening system of a motor vehicle in a tool having at least one mold cavity , comprising the steps of:inserting at least one semi-finished part configured in the shape of a panel into the tool;deep-drawing the semi-finished part in the tool for configuring at least one deep-drawn section of the sliding-roof frame, wherein the semi-finished part is formed from a glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic and the step of deep drawing is a thermoforming process;then, introducing a plastic material into the mold cavity of the tool for forming at least one formed section, which is injection-molded or foamed, and for bonding said formed section to the deep-drawn section; anddemolding the sliding-roof frame from the tool.11. The method as claimed in claim 10 , wherein a fiber direction of the fibers in the thermoplastic is defined in relation to the tool.12. The method as claimed in claim 10 , wherein an insert part is inserted into the tool and is bonded to the deep-drawn section by the introduction of the plastic material.13. The method as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the component is a sliding-roof frame and wherein the ...

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

A vehicle body structure includes: a pair of roof side rails, each of which constitutes at least one each of closed cross sections and extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and a roof panel that is stretched between the pair of roof side rails and extends in a vehicle width direction. The roof panel has: a body section that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a flange section that is provided to both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the body section and extends in the vehicle width direction along a lower surface of the closed cross section. The flange section is fixed to a lower surface of the closed cross section. 1. A vehicle body structure of an automobile , the vehicle body structure comprising:a pair of roof side rails that constitutes at least one closed cross section and extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction; anda roof panel that extends between the pair of roof side rails in a vehicle width direction, whereinthe roof panel has: a body section that extends in the vehicle width direction; and a flange section that is provided to both end portions in the vehicle width direction of the body section and extends in the vehicle width direction along a lower surface of the at least one closed cross section, andthe flange section is fixed to the lower surface of the at least one closed cross section.2. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe flange section is adhered to the lower surface of the closed cross section by an adhesive and is fastened thereto by a fastener.3. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1 , whereineach of the roof side rails is constructed of a first frame and a second frame that is adhered to said first frame,each of the first frame and the second frame forms respective closed cross sections of said at least one closed cross section,the closed cross section of the second frame extends in the vehicle width direction so as to cover the first frame and the flange section from above, ...

UPPER VEHICLE-BODY STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE

An upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle, the upper vehicle-body structure including a cover that fits in an opening in a roof panel of the vehicle; a sunroof device that moves the cover between one position in the opening and another position out of the opening; and a vehicle-body framework which surrounds an outer edge portion of the opening and in which corner portions are formed in a planar view. The sunroof has a unit framework in which corner portions are formed, and close portions of the unit framework to unit corner portions are coupled with close portions of the vehicle-body framework to vehicle-body corner portions. 1. An upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle , the upper vehicle-body structure comprising:a cover that fits in an opening in a roof panel of the vehicle;a sunroof device that moves the cover between one position in the opening and another position out of the opening; anda vehicle-body framework which surrounds an outer edge portion of the opening and in which corner portions are formed in a planar view, whereinthe sunroof has a unit framework in which corner portions are formed, andclose portions of the unit framework to unit corner portions are coupled with close portions of the vehicle-body framework to vehicle-body corner portions.2. The upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereina vehicle body has a pair of pillars extending in an up-down direction, andthe close portions of the vehicle-body framework to the vehicle-body corner portions are coupled with the pair of pillars.3. The upper vehicle-body structure for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein a pair of roof side rails extending in a vehicle front-rear direction,', 'a front header that couples front end portions of the pair of roof side rails together in a vehicle width direction, and', 'a roof reinforcement that couples rear-side intermediate portions of the pair of roof side rails together in the vehicle width direction,, 'the vehicle-body ...

DOOR SYSTEM, KIT FOR DOOR SYSTEM, AND CANOPY WITH STORAGE SPACE

A door system, kit, and canopy for a vehicle. The door system includes a door formed by a door frame and a skin extending over the door frame. A connection element is couplable to the door to removably attach door to a frame of the vehicle. Door is dimensioned so that, when removed from the vehicle frame, door is stowable one of under and within a canopy of the vehicle. 1. A door system for a vehicle , comprising:a door frame formed by at least one framing member;a skin extending across the door frame; anda connection element coupled to the door frame to removably attach the door frame to a frame of the vehicle,wherein the door frame is dimensioned so that, when removed from the vehicle frame, the door frame stowable one of under and within a canopy of the vehicle.2. The door system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one framing member comprises a plurality of profiled elements.3. The door system according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of profiled elements comprise at least one of flat panels claim 2 , rods claim 2 , and tubes.4. The door system according to claim 1 , wherein the connection element comprises at least one of a clip claim 1 , clamp or bracket structured for removable attachment to a frame of the vehicle.5. The door system according to claim 4 , wherein the connection element further comprises a channel structured and arranged to receive and retain at least a part of the door frame.6. The door system according to claim 4 , further comprising a pin coupled to the door frame claim 4 , wherein the connection element further comprises a channel structured and arranged to receive and retain the pin.7. The door system according to claim 6 , wherein the connection element further comprises two coaxial channels structured and arranged to receive and retain the pin claim 6 , the two coaxial channels having openings for receiving the pin that are not aligned in an axial direction.8. The door system according to claim 7 , further comprising a ...

Apparatus and method to retrofit a recessed shelf into the front end of a van for mounting a condenser

A van includes a recessed shelf disposed above a driver's cabin of the van. The recessed shelf comprises a bottom planar surface, a back planar surface, a first lateral planar surface and a second lateral planar surface. The bottom planar surface is disposed from the transition section above the windshield to the back planar surface and extends from the first lateral planar surface of the recessed shelf to the second lateral planar surface of the recessed shelf. The back planar surface is disposed from the bottom planar surface to the transition section and extends from the first lateral planar surface to the second lateral planar surface. Both the first lateral planar surface and the second lateral planar surface are disposed from a side of the bottom planar surface and a side of the back planar surface to the contoured surface of the transition section.

MOBILE STRUCTURE HAVING SUFFICIENT INTERNAL STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY TO ELIMINATE LOAD-BEARING PERIMETER SUPPORT STRUCTURES

A mobile structure includes first and second rigid frames and first and second horizontal roof supports supported by the rigid frame. Each of the rigid frames includes a first vertical support, a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support, and a lateral rigid frame support extending perpendicularly at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support. The mobile structure further includes a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, a wheel-axle assembly under the floor, and leveling assemblies that are extendable away from the floor. Each leveling assembly is in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first rigid frame. 1. A mobile structure with ample interior space unobstructed by structural members , the mobile structure comprising: a first vertical support;', 'a second vertical support substantially parallel to the first vertical support; and', 'a lateral rigid frame support extending at least from the first vertical support to the second vertical support;, 'first and second rigid frames each includingfirst and second horizontal roof supports, the first and second horizontal roof supports being supported by the first and second rigid frames, and being mutually parallel;a floor under the first and second horizontal roof supports, each of the vertical supports of the rigid frames extending through the floor;a wheel-axle assembly disposed under the floor,leveling assemblies that are extendable down from the floor, each leveling assembly being in weight-bearing and in-line relationship with respect to one of the vertical supports of the first and second rigid frames;a hitch in towing relationship with the floor; and a first longitudinal eave support;', 'a second longitudinal eave support substantially parallel to the first longitudinal eave support; and, 'an eave support assembly disposed above and supported by the first and second horizontal ...

IMPACT RESISTANT COMPONENT FOR A VEHICLE

Provided is a load-carrying or non-load carrying structural component for a vehicle having improved impact resistance, such as a gas tank protection shield, an underbody shield, a structural panel, an interior floor, a floor pan, a roof, an exterior surface, a storage area, a glove box, a console box, a trunk, a trunk floor, a truck bed, and combinations thereof. The component has a support structure with ridges, each spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals, to form a corrugated surface capable of load-carrying. The ridges are longitudinally extending, raised ridges. The corrugated designs provide support structures that are impact resistant. 1. An impact resistant component for a vehicle , comprising:a support structure comprising a plurality of elongate ridges formed therein, wherein each respective elongate ridge of the plurality is spaced apart from adjacent elongate ridges of the plurality at predetermined intervals to form a corrugated surface capable of load-carrying, wherein the support structure comprises a composite material; anda plurality of protrusions disposed on the plurality of elongate ridges that defines a predetermined periodicity, wherein the support structure is impact resistant.2. The impact resistant component of claim 1 , wherein the support structure comprises a first side and a second opposite side and the plurality of protrusions is disposed on the first side or the second opposite side with a generally periodic profile.3. The impact resistant component of claim 2 , wherein the first side is a top surface and the second opposite side is a bottom surface and the plurality of protrusions is disposed on:(i) the bottom surface of the second opposite side, while the top surface of the first side is smooth;(ii) the top surface of the first side, while the bottom surface of the second opposite side is smooth; or(iii) both the top surface of the first side and the bottom surface of the second opposite side.4. The impact resistant ...

COVER OF A VEHICLE ROOF HAVING A LIGHTING DEVICE

A cover for a vehicle roof, which may have a pane, an anti-splinter layer arranged on the inside face of the pane, and a lighting device having a luminous layer, wherein the luminous and anti-splinter layer forms both the anti-splinter layer and the luminous layer in this one layer and in particular the lighting device contains at least one luminous unit, which is designed to radiate light into the luminous and anti-splinter layer at a lateral edge region of the luminous and anti-splinter layer. 1. A cover of a vehicle roof , which cover comprises a pane , an anti-splinter layer arranged on the inside face of the pane , and a lighting device comprising a luminous layer , wherein the splinter protection layer and the luminous layer are formed by a luminous and anti-splinter layer.2. The cover according to claim 1 , wherein the luminous and anti-splinter layer has a thickness of approximately 0.15 mm to 0.75 mm and is formed by an anti-splinter sheet consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a thickness of approximately 0.2 mm.3. The cover according to claim 1 , wherein the lighting device contains at least one luminous unit which is provided on a side edge area of the luminous and anti-splinter layer for radiating light into the luminous and anti-splinter layer.4. The cover according to one of claim 1 , wherein the luminous unit contains LEDs or micro-LEDs which are arranged on an irradiating edge of the luminous and anti-splinter layer along the side edge of the cover.5. The cover according to one of claim 1 , wherein at least one positioning strip is provided for the fastening of the luminous unit and/or for the association of the luminous unit to the irradiation edge of the luminous and anti-splinter layer.6. The cover according to claim 5 , wherein the positioning strip is attached on the inside face of the cover claim 5 , and the luminous and anti-splinter layer is arranged on this positioning strip with its edge area comprising the irradiation edge at ...

RAIL ASSEMBLIES FOR TRAILERS

Two-piece rail assemblies for truck trailers are provided. The two piece rail assemblies may include: a first rail configured with a first straight edge, and a second rail configured with a second straight edge coupled to the first straight edge of the first rail and configured with a curved edge to receive a cambered roof panel. 1. A top rail assembly for a trailer , comprising:a first rail configured with a first straight edge; anda second rail configured with a second straight edge coupled to the first straight edge of the first rail and configured with a curved edge to receive a cambered roof panel.2. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the curved edge of the second rail conforms to the cambered roof panel.3. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein a height of the second rail is progressively increasing from first and second ends of the second rail to a middle of the second rail.4. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second rail is configured with a first rounded end corner that extends down a first side of the cambered roof panel and a second rounded end corner that extends down a second side of the cambered roof panel.5. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the curved edge of the second rail is configured to couple to a bottom surface of the cambered roof panel.6. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first rail and the second rail are made of aluminum.7. The top rail assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first rail is attached to the second rail by adhesive claim 1 , and the second rail is attached to the cambered roof panel by adhesive.8. A rear frame header assembly for a trailer claim 1 , comprising:a bottom piece configured with an L-shaped cross section including a vertical portion and a horizontal portion; anda top curved piece coupled to the vertical portion of the bottom piece, the top curved piece configured to accept and be attached to a cambered roof panel.9. The rear frame header assembly of claim 8 , wherein a top ...

CARGO BODY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE SAME

The invention provides a method of assembling a roof of a cargo body. A plurality of sidewalls are provided, each comprising a side panel and an upper rail coupled to the side panel. A roof panel is located above the plurality of sidewalls adjacent the upper rails. A roof bow extends between the upper rails below the roof panel. The roof bow is fixed to a track of one of the upper rails with a fastener. 1. A cargo body comprising:a floor comprising a floor panel provided to support a load;a first longitudinal rail extending in a lengthwise direction of the cargo body, the first longitudinal rail having an interior side and an exterior side opposite the interior side;a second longitudinal rail extending in the lengthwise direction of the cargo body, parallel to the first longitudinal rail at a fixed distance therefrom, the second longitudinal rail having an interior side and an exterior side opposite the interior side, wherein the interior side of at least one of the first and second longitudinal rails is provided with a longitudinally extending channel open along an interior side thereof; anda plurality of transverse beams, each having a first end fixed to the first longitudinal rail and a second end fixed to the second longitudinal rail,wherein each of the plurality of transverse beams is secured to at least one of the first and second longitudinal rails by at least one fastener partially retained inside the channel of the longitudinal rail and extending through the first or second end of the transverse beam, the plurality of transverse beams being secured in place between the first and second longitudinal rails without penetrating either of the first and second longitudinal rails to leave exposed surfaces at the exterior sides thereof intact at locations of the plurality of transverse beams.2. The cargo body of claim 1 , further comprising first and second sidewalls extending both in the lengthwise direction and vertically from the floor panel.3. The cargo body of ...

AUTOMOTIVE PERFORATED INSULATED GLASS STRUCTURE

A glass structure for a vehicle includes an outer layer of glass and an inner layer of glass. The inner layer of glass is perforated by a plurality of holes and the outer layer of glass and the inner layer of glass are separated by a gap disposed between opposing surfaces of the outer layer of glass and the inner layer of glass. The glass structure provided herein may provide noise absorption and temperature insulation characteristics. 1. A glass structure for a vehicle , the structure comprising:an outer layer of glass; andan inner layer of glass, wherein the inner layer of glass is perforated by a plurality of holes, and wherein the outer layer of glass and the inner layer of glass are separated by a gap disposed between opposing surfaces of the outer layer of glass and the inner layer of glass.2. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the gap is between 0.5 mm and 6 mm.3. The structure of claim 1 , wherein each hole of the plurality of holes is a circle.4. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holes are uniformly distributed across the inner layer of glass.5. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of holes are distributed more densely around the edges of the inner layer of glass than a center of the inner layer of glass.6. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer of glass is thinner than the outer layer of glass.7. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer of glass has a higher strength than the outer layer of glass.8. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the chemical composition of the outer layer of glass and the inner layer of glass are the same.9. The structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner layer of glass is a first inner layer of glass claim 1 , further comprising:a second inner layer of glass, wherein the first inner layer of glass and the second inner layer of glass are separated by a gap disposed between opposing surfaces of the first inner layer of glass and the second inner layer of glass.10. The structure of claim ...

CHASSIS FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A chassis for an electric vehicle, comprises a left side frame and a right side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre, at least one lower structural member connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame, and a plurality of upper structural members connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame. The lower structural member provides support for one or more rechargeable battery packs. 1. A chassis for an electric vehicle , comprising:a left side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre;a right side frame made of a material comprising carbon fibre;at least one lower structural member connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame, said at least one lower structural member providing support for one or more rechargeable battery packs; anda plurality of upper structural members connected with and extending across the left side frame and the right side frame.2. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the left side frame and the right side frame comprises a looped structure.3. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure is integrally formed as a one-piece structure.4. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a profile that is concave on its inner side facing inwardly of the chassis or convex on its outer side facing outwardly of the chassis.5. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a single opening that permits access of a person to the interior of the chassis.6. The chassis as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the opening is adapted to be fit with a door for closing the opening.7. The chassis as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the looped structure has a front side and a rear side claim 2 , at least one of which front and rear sides provides at least part of an arch for a respective ground-engageable wheel.8. The chassis as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the looped ...

Roof railing for being detachably mounted on the roof frame of a motor vehicle

A roof railing is provided for detachably mounting on the roof frame of a motor vehicle. The roof railing includes a longitudinally extending roof ledge and a longitudinally extending cover. The cover has an upper side that faces the roof ledge and an underside that faces away from the upper side. In the installed position on the motor vehicle, the underside of the cover preferably is in contact with and covers the roof frame of the motor vehicle body. The roof railing includes at least two mounting elements, which are spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction, on the underside of the cover. One or more cross members have ends configured to attach to the roof railing.

AUTOMATIC SLIDING ROOF RAIL SYSTEM

A system for providing storage on a vehicle roof is provided. The system comprises at least one partially hollow pillar for supporting the vehicle roof, a rail adapted to being raised and lowered relative to the vehicle roof between a deployed position for receiving cargo and a non-deployed position. An actuator is positioned at least partially along or within the at least one pillar for moving the rail relative to the roof. The actuator may comprise a pinion and a rack providing support for the rail. One or more supports may be connected to the rail for sliding as the rail is raised and lowered, including an active support for raising and lowering the rail in response to actuation. One or more passive supports for the rail may be slidably received in different pillars from the active support. 1. A system for providing cargo storage on a vehicle roof , comprising:at least one partially hollow pillar for supporting the vehicle roof;a rail adapted for raising and lowering relative to the vehicle roof between a deployed position for receiving cargo and a non-deployed position; andan actuator positioned at least partially along the hollow pillar for moving the rail relative to the vehicle roof.2. The system of claim 1 , and the actuator comprises a support for the rail claim 1 , the support being positioned at least partially within the at least one hollow pillar and projecting vertically therefrom in the deployed position of the rail.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one pillar comprises an A-pillar.4. The system of claim 1 , further including a second rail adapted for being raised and lowered relative to the vehicle roof claim 1 , and further including a second actuator for moving the second rail relative to the vehicle roof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein a first support for the rail is slidably connected to the rail.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first support is positioned in a C-pillar.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein a second support ...

A seamless Unibody Structure of a C-Pillar for vehicles

A seamless unibody structure of C-pillar for vehicles is envisaged. The seamless unibody structure has an operative top end and an operative bottom end, and is defined by a C-pillar inner, a C-pillar extension portion and a wheel house inner. The C-pillar inner extends from the operative top end. The C-pillar extension portion extends integrally from the C-pillar inner, and the wheel house inner extends integrally from the C-pillar extension portion. 1. A seamless unibody structure of a C-pillar for a vehicle , said structure extending between a roof and a floor of the vehicle , said structure having an operative top end connectable to said roof and an operative bottom end connectable to said floor , said structure defined by:a C-pillar inner extending from said operative top end;a C-pillar extension portion extending integrally from said C-pillar inner; anda wheel house inner extending integrally from said C-pillar extension portion.2. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a roof flange extending from said operative top end of said structure to facilitate connection of said structure to said roof.3. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has an underbody flange extending from said wheel house inner to facilitate connection of said structure to said floor.4. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a rear door flange extending therefrom to facilitate connection of said structure to a rear door of said vehicle.5. The structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structure has a tail gate seal flange configured thereon to facilitate interface of said structure with a lift gate of said vehicle. The present disclosure relates to the field of mechanical engineering. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to the field of vehicles.The expression ‘Quarter Panel’ used hereinafter in the specification refers to but is not limited to a body panel (exterior surface) of an automobile between a rear ...

CAB FOR AN AGRICULTURAL WORKING VEHICLE

A cab for an agricultural working vehicle has a cab base, a cab body situated thereon and consisting of a frame structure, and a cab roof which comprises at least two shells. The cab roof is designed as a prefabricated module which can be placed onto the cab body. 1. A cab for an agricultural working vehicle , comprising:a cab base;a cab body situated on the cab base and consisting of a frame structure; anda cab roof which comprises at least two shells, the cab roof being designed as a prefabricated module that is configured to placed onto the cab body.2. The cab as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the frame structure of the cab body is configured for accommodating the cab roof claim 1 , which is designed as a module claim 1 , from above.3. The cab as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the frame structure comprises circumferentially designed claim 2 , upper frame parts which are provided with fastening points configured for fixing the cab roof.4. The cab as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an air treatment device situated between the at least two shells of the cab roof claim 1 , the air treatment device being designed as a prefabricated module claim 1 , and comprising slanted contact surfaces which claim 1 , in an installed position claim 1 , are flush with complementary contact surfaces.5. The cab as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the air treatment device comprises at least one connector each for the supply and for the discharge of an air flow claim 4 , the connectors being connectable to corresponding mating connectors in the cab roof claim 4 , wherein frame elements enclosing the connectors of the air treatment device and frame elements enclosing the mating connectors comprise the complementary contact surfaces.6. The cab as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the contact surfaces of the air treatment device are provided with sealing elements.7. The cab as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one guide groove is arranged in at least one of the shells of the cab roof said ...

CAB FOR AN AGRICULTURAL WORKING VEHICLE

A cab for an agricultural working vehicle has a cab base and a cab roof, between which a windshield and side windows are situated in a frame structure, and a driver's seat situated on the cab base. There is at least one air treatment device for cooling and heating an inlet air flow which is supplied to the cab through an intake duct. The air treatment device has at least one first air distribution duct having at least one first air outlet opening, and at least one second air distribution duct having at least one second air outlet opening. The first air outlet opening outputs a first air flow substantially along the windshield and the second air outlet opening outputs a second air flow directed in the direction of the driver's seat. The first air flow has a higher temperature than the second air flow. 1. A cab for an agricultural working vehicle , comprising:a cab base;a cab roof;a windshield and side window situated between the cab base and cab roof,a frame structure accommodating the windshield and side window;a driver's seat situated on the cab base; at least one first air distribution duct in the area of the cab roof, having at least one first air outlet opening which opens into an interior space of the cab; and', 'at least one second air distribution duct in the area of the cab roof having at least one second air outlet opening which opens into the interior space of the cab;, 'at least one air treatment device for cooling and heating an inlet air flow (ZL) supplied to the cab through at least one fan and an intake duct situated in an area of the cab roof, the air treatment device comprisingwherein the at least one first air outlet opening is positioned in an area of the windshield and outputs a first air flow substantially along the windshield, directed downward, and the at least one second air outlet opening outputs a second air flow directed in a direction of the driver's seat, wherein the first air flow has a higher temperature than the second air flow.2. The ...

PANORAMIC ROOF STIFFENER REINFORCEMENT

A vehicle roof stiffener includes a metal or metal alloy frame defining a central opening and at least one corner. The vehicle roof stiffener also includes a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) portion including at least one transition structure comprising a metal or a metal alloy. At least some of the fibers of the FRP portion are embedded in the transition structure. The FRP portion is located in the at least one corner. In some examples, the frame includes an opening in the at least one corner, and the FRP portion spans the opening. In other examples, the FRP portion overlaps the frame at the at least one corner. The FRP portion located at the corner may improve rigidity of the roof stiffener to increase resistance to a racking motion and increase the overall stiffness of the vehicle. 1. A stiffener , comprising:a metal or metal alloy frame defining a central opening and at least one corner; anda fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) portion attached to the metal or metal alloy frame in the at least one corner.2. The stiffener of claim 1 , wherein the metal or metal alloy frame includes at least one opening within the at least one corner claim 1 , the FRP portion filling the opening.3. The stiffener of claim 2 , wherein the metal or metal alloy frame includes an offset flange forming an edge of the at least one opening claim 2 , wherein the FRP portion is attached to the offset flange.4. The stiffener of claim 1 , wherein the FRP portion overlaps the metal or metal alloy frame at the at least one corner.5. The stiffener of claim 4 , wherein the FRP portion extends from an outer lip of the frame claim 4 , across a central channel claim 4 , to an inner lip of the frame.6. The stiffener of claim 1 , wherein the FRP portion is L-shaped.7. The stiffener of claim 1 , wherein the FRP portion includes a first portion substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the metal or metal alloy frame and a second portion substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle ...

ROOF SHELL STRUCTURE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

A roof shell structure for a motor vehicle has a roof shell with an outer shell and an inner roof lining. A sound absorption element is integrated into the roof shell or into the roof shell structure. The sound absorption element is arranged between the outer shell and the inner roof lining in an opening in an inner shell. 1. A roof shell structure for a motor vehicle , comprising: an outer shell; an inner roof lining; and a sound absorption element integrated into the roof shell and arranged between the outer shell and the inner roof lining.2. The roof shell structure of claim 1 , wherein the sound absorption element is connected to an inner shell that is arranged between the outer shell and the inner roof lining.3. The roof shell structure of claim 2 , wherein the inner shell comprises an approximately central opening claim 2 , the sound absorption element covering the opening and being held on surrounding edges of the opening.4. The roof shell structure of claim 3 , wherein the sound absorption element and has a depression that projects into the opening and has through-holes or perforations that are distributed regularly over the opening.5. The roof shell structure of claim 2 , further comprising seals between the sheet-like sound absorption element and the inner shell claim 2 , the seals being connected to holding strips.6. The roof shell structure of claim 5 , wherein the outer shell claim 5 , the inner shell and the holding strips for the seals comprise a CFRP material and being bonded to one another by a resin transfer molding process.7. The roof shell structure of claim 1 , wherein the inner roof lining comprises a headliner material made of a textile lining.8. The roof shell structure of claim 1 , wherein deformation elements claim 1 , comprising the headliner material are arranged on the inner roof lining. This application claims priority under 35 USC 119 to German Patent Appl. No. 10 2013 107 203.8 filed on Jul. 9, 2013, the entire disclosure of which is ...

STRUCTURE FOR REINFORCING FRAMEWORK MEMBER IN VEHICLE

A structure for reinforcing a framework member in a vehicle includes: a resin framework member that constitutes a part of a framework of a vehicle and is formed so as to have a closed cross-section; and a fiber-reinforced-resin reinforcing member. The reinforcing member has a first reinforcing part that is disposed so as to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section including one of surfaces of the framework member extending along the longitudinal direction, and a second reinforcing part that is disposed so as to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section including the other surface of the framework member extending along the longitudinal direction. At a minimum part of the framework member at which the cross-section is smallest, a portion of the first reinforcing part and a portion of the second reinforcing part are laid one on top of the other so as to overlap each other. 1. A structure for reinforcing a framework member in a vehicle , the structure comprising:a resin framework member that constitutes a part of a framework of a vehicle and is formed so as to have a closed cross-section orthogonal to a longitudinal direction that is not constant in size; anda fiber-reinforced-resin reinforcing member that is molded integrally in a sheet form on a surface of the framework member, wherein: a first reinforcing part that is disposed so as to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section including one of surfaces of the framework member extending along the longitudinal direction; and', 'a second reinforcing part that is disposed so as to form a substantially U-shaped cross-section including the other surface of the framework member extending along the longitudinal direction; and, 'the reinforcing member hasat a minimum part of the framework member at which the cross-section is smallest, a portion of the first reinforcing part and a portion of the second reinforcing part are laid one on top of the other so as to overlap each other.2. The structure for reinforcing a ...

SURFACE ELEMENT FOR A CAMPING VEHICLE OR MOBILE HOME

The invention relates to a surface element, in particular a wall element, for a camping vehicle or a mobile home, in particular caravans, motorhomes, etc., as well as a method for its production. 16-. (canceled)7. A method for producing a surface element for a camping vehicle or a mobile home ,comprising the following steps:a) producing a frame structure by applying a flowable, hardenable material in a desired form onto a base;b) hardening the flowable, hardenable material;c) connecting the finished frame structure with at least one top layer.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the desired form of the frame structure is introduced into a panel made of insulating material claim 7 , the panel is subsequently connected with a top layer and then the flowable claim 7 , hardenable material is introduced claim 7 , into the incised spaces in the panel in order to produce a frame structure.9. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the flowable claim 7 , hardenable material is sprayed claim 7 , onto one of two top layers for producing the frame structure claim 7 , flowable insulating material claim 7 , is subsequently introduced into spaces of the frame structure claim 7 , and then the second top layer is glued claim 7 , onto the frame structure claim 7 , so that the frame structure and the insulating material are arranged between the two top layers.10. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the flowable claim 7 , hardenable material is applied onto a work base for producing the frame structure claim 7 , subsequently the frame structure is connected claim 7 , with a top layer claim 7 , flowable insulating material claim 7 , is subsequently introduced into spaces of the frame structure claim 7 , and then the second top layer is applied onto the frame structure so that the frame structure and the insulating material are arranged between the two top layers.11. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the flowable claim 7 , hardenable material is introduced or ...

WORKING VEHICLE

A working vehicle includes a cabin. the cabin, which covers a steering seat disposed on a travelling machine body, includes a cabin frame constituting a framework of the cabin, and a roof assembly disposed on the upper end side of the cabin frame. A tailpipe is disposed on one side among a left side and a right side of the travelling machine body. Exhaust gas from an engine, mounted on the travelling machine body, is discharged to the outside through the tailpipe. The roof assembly is partitioned into a front-side chamber and a rear-side chamber, and an air conditioner is contained in a rear-side chamber side. An external-air intake opening is formed on one side opposite the tailpipe among a left side and a right side of the roof assembly. 1. A working vehicle comprising:a travelling machine body;a steering seat on the travelling machine body;an engine on the travelling machine body;a cabin covering the steering seat and comprising a cabin frame constituting a framework of the cabin, and a roof assembly disposed on an upper end of the cabin frame and comprising a front-side chamber and a rear-side chamber that are partitioned inside the roof assembly;an air conditioner inside the rear-side chamber;a tailpipe disposed on one side among a left side and a right side of the travelling machine body and configured to allow exhaust gas from the engine to be discharged to an outside of the working vehicle through the tailpipe; andan external-air intake opening disposed on one side opposite the tailpipe among a left side and a right side of the roof assembly and configured to bring the rear-side chamber into communication with the outside of the working vehicle.2. The working vehicle according to claim 1 ,wherein the cabin frame comprises a pair of left and right front support pillars, a pair of left and right rear support pillars, a front beam coupling between end portions of the left and right front support pillars, a rear beam coupling between end portions of the left and ...

Body Structural Element and Method for Producing a Body Structural Element

A method for producing a body structural element, which can be a roof bow for a motor vehicle, consists of a main body made of fibre-reinforced plastic and a metal connection part. In one or more embodiments, the method includes preparing the metal connection part, preparing a fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product from a duromer resin system and carbon fibers, and overlapping the metal connection part and the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product in a compression mold. In certain embodiments, the method further includes compressing the metal connection part with the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product until a fiber-plastic matrix molding material penetrates into undercuts of the metal connection part, and then curing the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product to form the main body made of fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the main body is connected in a form-fitting manner to the metal connection part. 1. A method for producing a body structural element having a main body made of fiber-reinforced plastic and a metal connection part for a motor vehicle , wherein the method comprises the acts of:preparing the metal connection part;preparing a fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product from a duromer resin system and carbon fibers;overlapping the metal connection part and the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product in a compression mold;compressing the metal connection part with the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product until a fiber-plastic matrix molding material penetrates into undercuts of the metal connection part; andcuring the fiber-plastic matrix semifinished product to form the main body made of fiber-reinforced plastic, wherein the main body is connected in a form-fitting manner to the metal connection part.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said curing comprises heating the compression mold.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said overlapping comprises positioning the metal connection part in the compression mold ...

VEHICLE STRUCTURE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR VEHICLE STRUCTURAL COMPONENT

A vehicle structure includes: a framework member; an outer panel disposed at the outer side of the framework member, and that configures a design face of the vehicle; a foamed member disposed as a reinforcing material between the framework member and the outer panel, and that is formed from a material foamed at a first temperature from a precursor state and then solidifies at a second temperature lower than the first temperature; and a reinforcement member that is interposed between the outer panel and the foamed member in a state in which the outer panel and the foamed member are respectively joined together so as to fix the foamed member to the outer panel, and that is configured from a material having a smaller shrinkage ratio than a shrinkage ratio of the foamed member when the temperature is lowered from the first temperature to the second temperature. 1. A vehicle structure comprising:a vehicle framework member;an outer panel that is disposed at a vehicle outer side of the vehicle framework member, and that configures a design face of a vehicle;a foamed member that is disposed as a reinforcing material between the vehicle framework member and the outer panel, and that is formed from a material foamed at a first temperature from a precursor state and then solidifies at a second temperature lower than the first temperature; anda reinforcement member that is interposed between the outer panel and the foamed member in a state in which the outer panel and the foamed member are respectively joined together so as to fix the foamed member to the outer panel, and that is configured from a material having a smaller shrinkage ratio than a shrinkage ratio of the foamed member when the temperature is lowered from the first temperature to the second temperature.2. The vehicle structure of claim 1 , wherein the reinforcement member comprises:a plate-shaped main body that is disposed following an inner face of the outer panel; anda surrounding wall that is integrally formed ...

AUTOMOTIVE DITCH MOLDING

A disclosed roof ditch molding includes a base including side portions extending from a central portion, an outer surface and an over-mold disposed over the outer surface. The over-mold defines first and second lips that extend downward transversely from the side portions of the base. 1. A roof ditch molding comprising:a base including side portions extending from a central portion and an outer surface wherein the base includes grooves extending longitudinally along the outer surface; andan over-mold disposed over the outer surface of the base with a portion that fills the grooves, the over-mold defining first and second lips that extend away from the base transversely from the side portions of the base.2. (canceled)3. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the grooves extend into a thickness of the base and the over-mold extends into the grooves from the outer surface toward an inner surface of the base.4. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the over-mold further includes a flange extending from one of the side portions.5. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the over-mold further includes a tab extending outward from each of the side portions.6. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the base includes between 6% and 18% by weight of carbon fiber.7. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 6 , wherein the base includes between 38% and 43% by weight of a virgin copolymer polypropylene.8. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 7 , wherein the base includes between 30% and 42% by weight of a recycled copolymer polypropylene.9. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 8 , wherein the base includes between 6% and 8% by weight of a synthetic filler.10. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the base has a wall thickness between 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm.11. The roof ditch molding as recited in claim 1 , wherein the base has a density between 0.95 (g/cm) and 1.20 (g/cm).12. The roof ditch ...

Vehicles Including Mesh Stamped Panels

A vehicle includes a vehicle panel including a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the panel forming a pyramid shape. A fillet connects adjacent triangular sides. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle panel comprising a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the vehicle panel forming a pyramid shape, where a fillet connects adjacent triangular sides.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein another fillet connects adjacent individual mesh structures.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein each adjacent individual mesh structure is connected by a respective fillet.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , wherein the another fillet that connects the adjacent individual mesh structures is concave in cross-section.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein each adjacent triangular side is connected by another respective fillet.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the fillet that connects the adjacent triangular sides is convex in cross-section.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the triangular sides are equilateral.8. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the individual mesh structures comprise a rectangular base.9. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle panel is part of a roof assembly.10. A vehicle panel comprising a plurality of individual mesh structures where the individual mesh structures each include four triangular sides extending outwardly from a plane of the panel forming a pyramid shape claim 1 , where a fillet connects adjacent triangular sides.11. The vehicle panel of claim 10 , wherein another fillet connects adjacent individual mesh structures.12. The vehicle panel of claim 11 , wherein each adjacent individual mesh structure is connected by another respective fillet.13. The vehicle panel of claim 11 , wherein the another fillet that connects the adjacent individual mesh ...

PANEL JOINING STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE

A panel joining structure for a vehicle includes a first plate, a second plate, a braze and a surface area enlargement portion. The first plate is formed of a metal and a first joining portion is formed thereat. The second plate is formed of a different metal from the first plate and a second joining portion that is to be joined with the first joining portion is formed thereat. The braze is interposed between the first joining portion and the second joining portion. The braze joins the first joining portion with the second joining portion. The surface area enlargement portion is formed in a range that makes contact with the braze at, of the first joining portion and the second joining portion, a side at which the braze and a heterogenous metal are disposed. At least one of protrusions and recesses are formed at the surface area enlargement portion. 1. A panel joining structure for a vehicle comprising:a first plate that is formed of a metal, at which a first joining portion is formed;a second plate that is formed of a different metal from the first plate, a second joining portion that is to be joined with the first joining portion being formed at the second plate;a braze that is interposed between the first joining portion and the second joining portion, the braze joining the first joining portion with the second joining portion; anda surface area enlargement portion in a range that makes contact with the braze at, of the first joining portion and the second joining portion, a side at which the braze and a heterogenous metal are disposed, at least one of protrusions and recesses being formed at the surface area enlargement portion.2. The panel joining structure for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein unevenness is formed at the surface area enlargement portion by a shelf portion that is formed in a step shape.3. The panel joining structure for a vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein second unevennesses are formed at a surface of the shelf portion that makes ...

VEHICLE CANOPY

A vehicle canopy includes a vehicle body defining a roof opening. A roof is connected to the vehicle body across the roof opening. A headliner is supported by at least one of the vehicle body and the roof. A frame is supported by the vehicle body. A fabric partition is engaged with the frame and extends across the roof opening between the headliner and the roof. The fabric partition may assist in preventing occupant test dummies and/or other objects from moving through the roof opening. 1. A vehicle canopy comprising:a vehicle body defining a roof opening;a roof connected to the vehicle body across the roof opening;a headliner supported by at least one of the vehicle body and the roof;a frame supported by the vehicle body; anda fabric partition engaged with the frame and extending across the roof opening between the headliner and the roof.2. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame includes an elongated rail and the fabric partition defines a cavity receiving the rail.3. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the fabric partition includes an upper portion and a lower portion defining the cavity and enveloping the rail.4. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame includes an elongated rail extending along a perimeter of the roof opening.5. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame includes an elongated rail including portions extending transversely to each other to define a frame opening aligned with the roof opening claim 1 , the fabric partition extending across the frame opening between the portions of the elongated rail to cover the frame opening.6. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame is disposed between the headliner and the roof.7. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the fabric partition is spaced from the roof.8. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame includes brackets spaced from each other and engaged with the vehicle body.9. The vehicle canopy as set forth in wherein the frame ...

VEHICLE CEILING AND VEHICLE USING SAME

A vehicle ceiling includes: a ceiling main body that is formed in a generally rectangular flat sheet shape, one surface of the ceiling main body being a ceiling surface; and a linear design portion that extends in a straight line or a curved line in a length direction of the ceiling main body such that at least a portion that is positioned on a ceiling front side is not parallel to a first center line, and that forms an accent that is visibly recognizable by a rear occupant when the vehicle ceiling is mounted to a vehicle. The first center line extends in the length direction and passes through a width direction middle position of the ceiling surface. 1. A vehicle ceiling comprising:a ceiling main body that is formed in a generally rectangular flat sheet shape, one surface of the ceiling main body being a ceiling surface; anda linear design portion that extends in a straight line or a curved line in a length direction of the ceiling main body such that at least a portion that is positioned on a ceiling front side is not parallel to a first center line, and that forms an accent that is visibly recognizable by a rear occupant when the vehicle ceiling is mounted to a vehicle, whereinthe first center line extends in the length direction and passes through a width direction middle position of the ceiling surface.2. The vehicle ceiling according to claim 1 , whereinthe linear design portion extends beyond a front seat from a front end portion of the ceiling main body, when the vehicle ceiling is mounted to the vehicle.3. The vehicle ceiling according to claim 1 , whereina plurality of the linear design portion are arranged bilaterally symmetrical with respect to the first center line.4. The vehicle ceiling according to claim 1 , whereinthe linear design portion is provided on the ceiling main body in a manner such that a distance between the linear design portion and a long side edge of the ceiling main body is wider on a ceiling main body rear side than on a ceiling main ...

SOFT FRONT COCKPIT COVER

A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and engages with the existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal. 1. A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle having a windshield frame with side members extending therefrom and a cross member operably connecting the side members adjacent to the rear of a front cockpit of the vehicle , the soft panel top assembly comprising:two door rails attached to the vehicle;a pivotable portion pivotally connected to the at least two door rails at two pivot points on each door rail;a header connected to the pivotable portion and adapted to selectively connect to the vehicle;a rear header operably coupled to the vehicle, said rear header in sealing engagement with a seal of a hardtop roof portion to provide a weather tight seal; anda cover that is a soft skin roof top cover, said cover operably connected to the header and rear header, where pivoting the pivotable portion allows the cover to move between a closed position and an open position.2. The soft panel top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pivotable portion further comprises two side rail linkage assemblies to provide the pivotable connection with the two door rails and allow the cover to between a closed position and an open position.3. The soft panel top assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a bracket claim 2 , ...

FAN AND CANOPY ASSEMBLY FOR RIDING VEHICLE

A riding vehicle is provided with a downdraft fan assembly mounted on a vehicle roll bar for providing a flow of ambient air over the vehicle operator and a canopy carried by the fan assembly and providing solar and precipitation protection for the operator. 1. A canopy and fan device for a riding vehicle , comprising:a canopy, wherein the canopy has a top surface, a perimeter edge, and a bottom surface; anda fan assembly, wherein the fan assembly comprises a frame and a downdraft fan, and wherein the fan assembly is secured to the bottom surface of the canopy,wherein the canopy and fan device is configured to secure above a seat of a riding vehicle.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the canopy and fan device is secured to a vehicle roll bar assembly.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the canopy and fan device is secured to a horizontal cross member of the vehicle roll bar assembly.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fan assembly further comprises an aperture grill panel.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fan assembly of the canopy and fan device is secured to the vehicle roll bar assembly.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a power cable connecting the downdraft fan to a vehicle power supply.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a canopy aperture claim 1 , wherein the canopy aperture is a hole disposed through the canopy.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the canopy aperture is aligned over the fan assembly.9. The device of claim 7 , further comprising a roof cap disposed over the canopy aperture.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the roof cap is configured to allow air to flow through the canopy aperture to the downdraft fan. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/811,782, filed Nov. 14, 2017 (now allowed); which claims priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/225,890, filed Mar. 26, 2014 (issued Dec. 19, 2017, as U.S. Pat. No. 9,844,998); which claims priority of U.S. patent application Ser. No. ...

Vehicle-body structure of vehicle

A side door comprises a door panel portion and a reinforcement portion (a lower-side reinforcement portion and others). The door panel portion is provided to cover an opening portion for entrance and configured such that its peripheral part overlaps with an opening-portion-forming vehicle-body frame member (a side sill and others) in a vehicle side view. The reinforcement portion is provided at the peripheral part of the door panel portion such that it overlaps with the opening-portion-forming vehicle-body frame member in the vehicle side view, thereby reinforcing the peripheral part of the door panel portion against a collision load applied to the side door from a vehicle side. The reinforcement portion is provided at a portion of the peripheral part of the door panel portion which includes a part corresponding to the vehicle-width-direction-extending vehicle-body frame member (a first floor cross member and others).

VEHICLE BODY ROOF STRUCTURE

A vehicle body roof includes: a plurality of assembly rails spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction of the vehicle and extending in a forward-backward direction; a first roof rail disposed between the assembly rails; the first roof rail extending in the lateral direction toward the assembly rails and detachably mounted to the assembly rails; and a second roof rail extending in a predetermined shape according to a type of vehicle body and detachably mounted at an end portion thereof to an end portion of each of the assembly rails. 1. A body roof of a vehicle , comprising:a plurality of assembly rails spaced apart from each other in a lateral direction of the vehicle and extending in a forward-backward direction;a first roof rail disposed between the plurality of assembly rails, the first roof rail extending in the lateral direction toward the plurality of assembly rails and detachably mounted to the plurality of assembly rails; anda second roof rail extending in a predetermined shape according to a type of vehicle body, wherein an end portion of the second roof fail is detachably mounted to an end portion of each of the plurality of assembly rails.2. The body roof of claim 1 , further comprising a pillar rail disposed under each of the plurality of assembly rails claim 1 ,wherein the pillar rail extends in an upward-downward direction and is detachably mounted to the first roof rail.3. The body roof of claim 2 , wherein the pillar rail comprises:a pair of side wall portions extending in the upward-downward direction and disposed opposite each other in the forward-backward direction; andan outer side portion connecting the pair of side wall portions.4. The body roof of claim 3 , wherein the pillar rail comprises a contact portion extending from an upper end of the outer side portion and surrounding an outer side surface of each of the plurality of assembly rails claim 3 , andwherein fastening bolts or rivets extend through the contact portion and a ...

Sliding Tailgate

A sliding tailgate includes a moving main body configured to be located on at least a portion of a rear surface of a vehicle, roof levers located at both side ends of a front portion of the moving main body and configured to be moved along roof rail units, tilting units configured to rotate the roof levers thereabout so as to tilt the front portion of the moving main body, rail units configured to be located on a vehicle body and coupled to roller units located at a rear end of the moving main body so as to provide a moving trajectory of the rear end of the moving main body, drive units located on the moving main body and configured to apply driving force to the roller units, and a controller configured to receive a request for opening the moving main body.

TRACK FOR VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT SENSORS

Arrangements related to sensing systems and methods are described. A sensing system can include a sensor track and one or more sensors. The sensor track can be operatively connected to a vehicle surface, such as at least a portion of a perimeter of a roof of a vehicle. The one or more sensors can be operatively connected to the sensor track such that the one or more sensors move along the sensor track while scanning an environment of the vehicle. The sensing systems can include a controller operatively connected to the one or more sensors to control the movement of the one or more sensors along the sensor track. The controller can also receive signals from the one or more sensors relating to the environment. In one or more arrangements, the one or more sensors can include LIDAR sensors. 1. A sensor system comprising:a sensor track;one or more sensors operatively connected to the sensor track, the one or more sensors moveable along the sensor track, and the one or more sensors configured to acquire sensor data of at least a portion of a surrounding environment; anda controller operatively connected to the one or more sensors to selectively cause movement of the one or more sensors along the sensor track, the controller configured to receive the acquired sensor data.2. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors are one or more LIDAR sensors.3. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor track is configured for operative connection to a vehicle surface.4. The sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle surface includes a perimeter portion of a vehicle roof such that the one or more sensors can acquire sensor data of a surrounding environment next to a vehicle.5. The sensor system of claim 1 , including two or more sensors claim 1 , the two or more sensors being equidistant from one another along the sensor track.6. The sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor track includes a plurality of ball bearings configured to contact a portion ...

Vehicle side section structure

There is provided a vehicle side section structure including: a plurality of framework members that are disposed in a vehicle side section and that have closed cross-sections; side outer panels that are molded independently from the framework members, and that cover the framework members from a vehicle width direction outer side; a door opening configured by the plurality of the framework members; a side door that is provided at the door opening so as to be capable of opening and closing; and a sealing member that plugs a gap between the door opening and the side door; the side outer panels surrounding the door opening, and being configured from a plurality of panels including an opening panel that bears elastic force from the sealing member when the side door is in a closed state.

Structural member for automobiles

A structural member for an automobile to be disclosed includes a press-formed product formed from one steel sheet and a reinforcing member fixed to the press-formed product. The press-formed product includes two vertical wall portions and a top plate portion linking the two vertical wall portions. The reinforcing member is a member which has an L-shaped cross section and includes a first plate-like portion and a second plate-like portion. The first plate-like portion is fixed to one of the vertical wall portions such that the second plate-like portion protrudes toward an outward direction from the vertical wall portion side along the top plate portion.

MODULAR LOADING PLATFORM FOR A VEHICLE

A modular loading platform for a vehicle, comprising a frame composed of a plurality of interconnected extruded frame members, wherein the members are each provided with at least two parallel grooves extending along the members and facing away from the frame. The platform further includes a set of mounting elements having parallel protrusions which have been inserted into engagement with said parallel grooves in one of the members. The mounting elements form a structure on which additional parts of the loading platform may be mounted. 1. A modular loading platform for a vehicle , said platform comprising:a substantially rectangular frame composed of a plurality of interconnected extruded frame members, said frame members including two side members, and a front member and a rear member connected transversally between the ends of the side members;wherein said rear member and said side members are each provided with at least two parallel grooves extending along the members and facing away from the frame;characterized by:a set of mounting elements, each mounting element having parallel protrusions which have been inserted by sliding motion into engagement with said parallel grooves in one of said rear member and said side members, such that a first one of said parallel protrusions engages a first parallel groove and a second one of said parallel protrusions engages a second parallel groove;said mounting elements forming a structure on which additional parts of the loading platform may be mounted.2. The loading platform according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting element(s) inserted into the parallel grooves of one of said rear member and said side members fill substantially an entire length of said parallel grooves.3. The loading platform according to claim 2 , further comprising corner fittings attached to corners of said frame claim 2 , said corner fittings configured to prevent sliding motion of mounting elements inserted in parallel grooves of said rear member and/ ...

ROOF PANEL TO BODY SIDE TETHER

A vehicle having a roof panel connectedly extending inwardly from a body structure and a tether connectedly extending between the roof panel and body structure. The vehicle may be a pickup truck having a side body structure with an aluminium alloy internal panel and roof panel connected together to make up a portion of a passenger compartment of a cab. The tether assembly may have a mounting component adhesively connected to the roof panel and a tether rope connected to the mounting component and to the internal panel. The mounting component of the tether assembly may be taped to the roof panel. The mounting component may have a heat curing adhesive. The connector of the tether assembly may be fastened to the side body structure using a threaded fastener. The heat curing adhesive may be activated with an oven to secure the mounting component to the roof panel. 1. A vehicle comprising:a side body structure;a roof panel connectedly extending inwardly from the body structure; anda tether connectedly extending between the roof panel and body structure.2. The vehicle of wherein the tether has a rope section having a first end and a second end claim 1 , the first end of the rope section forms a loop and is secured to itself with a securing crimp piece claim 1 , and the second end of the rope section is connected to a crimped washer connector.3. The vehicle of wherein the crimped washer connector has a securing portion crimped around the rope section and a flat washer portion extending from the securing portion defining a hole claim 2 , and wherein a fastener is disposed within the hole and connects the tether to the side body structure.4. The vehicle of further comprising a roof panel mounting component having a substrate portion adhesively connected to the roof panel claim 2 , and the mounting component defining a tether hole to receive the loop of the first end of the rope section to connect the tether to the roof panel.5. The vehicle of wherein the rope section is a ...

Header beam of a vehicle frame and method of forming the same

A header beam couples between A-pillars of a vehicle frame. The header beam is formed from a generally straight beam segment that is extruded to have a hollow body portion with supportive legs extending within the hollow interior along the length of the beam segment, defining uninterrupted forward and rearward box sections for supporting continuous load paths on the header beam. The end portions of the beam segment are clamped and the beam segment is stretch bent to form a curvature between the end portions that remain generally straight. A front flange extends forward along the body portion and is struck proximate the end portions to form an edge that is parallel to the curvature formed between the end portions. The end portions are attached to the A-pillars and the edge of the front flange is attached to a windshield.

VEHICLE BODY ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF JOINING VEHICLE BODY COMPONENTS

A vehicle assembly is provided. The vehicle assembly includes a roof panel, a bodyside panel and a bolt. The roof panel and bodyside panel collectively form a roof ditch. The bolt includes a stud that has first and second distal portions. The first and second distal portions include first and second threaded portions, respectively. The first distal portion extends outwardly from one of the roof and bodyside panels and the second distal portion extending outwardly from the other of the roof and bodyside panels and into the roof ditch. 1. A vehicle assembly comprising:a roof panel and a bodyside panel collectively forming a roof ditch; anda bolt having a stud including first and second distal portions including first and second threaded portions, respectively, the first distal portion extending outwardly from one of the roof and bodyside panels and the second distal portion extending outwardly from the other of the roof and bodyside panels and being located within the roof ditch.2. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein roof and bodyside panels have overlapping base surfaces.3. The vehicle assembly of claim 2 , wherein the bolt includes a nut portion that is disposed within the roof ditch and adjacent to the overlapping base surfaces.4. The vehicle assembly of claim 3 , wherein a seal is disposed between the nut portion and one of the overlapping base surfaces.5. The vehicle assembly of claim 3 , wherein the overlapping base surfaces include aligned apertures and the first distal portion extends through the aligned apertures.6. The vehicle assembly of claim 5 , further comprising an opposing nut secured to the first threaded portion claim 5 , wherein the opposing nut is disposed adjacent to the overlapping base surfaces opposite of the nut portion.7. The vehicle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second distal portion is located entirely within the roof ditch.8. The vehicle assembly of claim 7 , wherein an elongated trim component is secured to the second distal ...

SOFT FRONT COCKPIT COVER

A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and engages with the existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal. 1. A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle having a windshield frame with side members extending therefrom and a cross member operably connecting the side members adjacent to the rear of a front cockpit of the vehicle , the soft panel top assembly comprising:two door rail portions attached to the vehicle;a pivotable portion pivotally connected to the at least two door rail portions at two pivot points on each door rail portion;a header connected to the pivotable portion and adapted to selectively connect to the vehicle;a rear header operably coupled to the vehicle, said rear header in sealing engagement with a hardtop roof portion to provide a weather tight seal; anda cover that is a soft skin roof top cover, said cover operably connected to the header and rear header, where pivoting the pivotable portion allows the cover to move between a closed position and an open position.2. The soft panel top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the pivotable portion further comprises two side rail linkage assemblies to provide the pivotable connection with the two door rail portions and allow the cover to between a closed position and an open position.3. The soft panel top assembly of claim 2 , further comprising ...

Vehicle Roof Structures For Concealing One Or More Sensors

A vehicle roof structure for concealing one or more sensors therein includes a roof panel, a windshield extending up to the roof panel, and a spoiler. The spoiler extends across at least a portion of a width of the roof panel and includes a leading portion that is substantially parallel to a windshield-roof interface, an apex, wherein a height of the spoiler increases from a height of the roof panel to a height of the apex as the spoiler extends from the leading portion to the apex in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and a trailing portion extending from the apex to the roof panel. A sensor volume is formed between the spoiler and the roof panel. One or more sensors are at least partially positioned within the sensor volume, wherein the one or more sensors output a signal indicative of a characteristic of an environment of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising a vehicle roof structure for concealing one or more sensors therein , the vehicle roof structure comprising:a roof panel;a windshield extending up to the roof panel; a leading portion that is substantially parallel to a windshield-roof interface;', 'an apex, wherein a height of the spoiler increases from a height of the roof panel to a height of the apex as the spoiler extends from the leading portion to the apex in a vehicle longitudinal direction; and', 'a trailing portion extending from the apex to the roof panel, wherein a sensor volume is formed between the spoiler and the roof panel; and, 'a spoiler extending across at least a portion of a width of the roof panel in a vehicle lateral direction, the spoiler comprisingone or more sensors at least partially positioned within the sensor volume, wherein the one or more sensors output a signal indicative of a characteristic of an environment of the vehicle.2. The vehicle roof structure of claim 1 , wherein:the spoiler further comprises one or more sensor windows; andthe one or more sensors are oriented behind the one or more sensor windows.3. The vehicle roof ...

Roof Sensor Housing Assemblies that Conceal One or More Sensors and Vehicles Incorporating the Same

A vehicle includes a roof assembly including a roof outer panel having an outer facing surface and a sensor housing recess that extends below the outer facing surface. The sensor housing recess extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction between a front windshield and a rear windshield. A roof sensor housing assembly is mounted to the roof outer panel and extends along a length of the sensor housing recess. The roof sensor housing assembly includes a sensor housing structure that is mounted to the roof outer panel forming a sensor housing volume therebetween. The sensor housing structure extends at least partially above the outer facing surface of the outer roof panel. The sensor housing structure includes a transmission region that has increased transmittance therethrough compared to surrounding regions of the sensor housing structure. A vehicle sensor is located within the sensor housing volume that receives electromagnetic energy through the transmission region and provides a signal that is indicative of an environmental characteristic. 1. A vehicle comprising:a roof assembly comprising a roof outer panel having an outer facing surface and a sensor housing recess that extends below the outer facing surface, the sensor housing recess extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction between a front windshield and a rear windshield; a sensor housing structure mounted to outer roof panel forming a sensor housing volume therebetween, wherein the sensor housing structure extends at least partially above the outer facing surface of the outer roof panel, the sensor housing structure including a transmission region having increased transmittance therethrough compared to surrounding regions of the sensor housing structure; and', 'a vehicle sensor located within the sensor housing volume that receives electromagnetic energy through the transmission region and provides a signal that is indicative of an environmental characteristic., 'a roof sensor housing assembly mounted to ...

COMPOSITE SHEET MATERIAL USEFUL AS VEHICLE ROOF PANEL, AND METHOD OF ITS MANUFACTURE

Composite sheet material () comprising a glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic substrate () having first and second sides, a reinforced film () on the first side of the glass fiber reinforced substrate (), and a layer of paint () applied to an exposed surface of the reinforced film (). The glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic substrate () has three layers () of wound glass fiber filaments () consolidated and fused in a thermoplastic resin matrix (). The composite sheet material () is useful in obtaining hail-proof roof paneling. 1. Composite sheet material comprising:a glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic substrate having first and second sides;a reinforced film on the first side of the glass fiber reinforced substrate; anda layer of paint applied to an exposed surface of the reinforced film.2. Composite sheet material as in claim 1 , wherein the glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic substrate has three layers of wound glass fiber filaments consolidated and fused in a thermoplastic resin matrix.3. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the glass fiber filaments are in a tensioned state.4. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the glass fiber filaments are arranged next to one another.5. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the glass filaments are continuous fibers in twisted yarns.6. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the continuous glass filaments are wound E-glass filaments.7. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the layers of glass filaments are stacked in three crosswise plies.8. Composite sheet material as in claim 7 , wherein the glass filaments of the three crosswise plies are in a 0-90-0 degree cross-ply.9. Composite sheet material as in claim 7 , wherein each of the plies has a thickness between 0.3 and 0.5 mm.10. Composite sheet material as in claim 2 , wherein the thermoplastic resin matrix is a poly-ethylene terephthalate (PET).11. Composite sheet material as in claim 10 , wherein the poly-ethylene ...

BODY FRAME STRUCTURE

A body frame structure forming a side part of an automobile includes an outer panel, an inner panel that forms a closed space elongated in a first direction between the inner panel and the outer panel, a metal outer R/F disposed within the closed space, a resin R/F disposed within the closed space, and a foam disposed within the closed space. The closed space includes a three-layer structure including the outer R/F, the resin R/F, and the foam filling a space between the outer R/F and the resin R/F. 1. A body frame structure forming a side part of an automobile , the body frame structure comprising:an outer panel;an inner panel facing the outer panel to form a closed space elongated in a first direction between the inner panel and the outer panel;a first reinforcement made of a metal, the first reinforcement being disposed within the closed space;a second reinforcement made of a resin, the second reinforcement being disposed within the closed space; anda foam disposed within the closed space,the closed space including, in at least a portion in the first direction, a three-layer structure including the first reinforcement, the second reinforcement, and the foam filling a gap between the first reinforcement and the second reinforcement.2. The body frame structure according to claim 1 , whereinat least a portion of the closed space in the first direction includes a honeycomb structure having two or more segments separated by the three-layer structure.3. The body frame structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe inner panel and the outer panel form a pillar extending in a height direction of the automobile,the body frame structure further comprises a third reinforcement made of a metal, the third reinforcement being disposed within the closed space, andin at least a portion of the closed space in the first direction, the third reinforcement is disposed opposite the first reinforcement, with the foam being interposed between the third reinforcement and the first ...

Press formed product, automobile structural member with the press formed product, and method for producing press formed product

Disclosed is a press formed product which is formed from a single steel sheet. The press formed product includes two vertical wall portions, a top plate portion which connects two vertical wall portions with each other, and a projecting portion which projects from at least one boundary portion of two boundary portions each of which connects the vertical wall portion and the top plate portion with each other. In the projecting portion, a steel sheet extending from the vertical wall portion and a steel sheet extending from the top plate portion project from the boundary portion so as to overlap at an overlapping portion located at least at a distal end of the projecting portion. The projecting portion is present at least at a portion of the press formed product in a longitudinal direction. An angle formed between the top plate portion and the overlapping portion is larger than 180°.

Body structure of automobile

A body structure of an automobile is provided in which a body floor includes a floor panel having a bulge portion bulging upward formed on the rear part on opposite side parts in the vehicle width direction, and a side membe disposed in the fore-and-aft direction along the upper face on opposite side parts in the vehicle width direction of the floor pane and having integrally formed therewith the rear pilla rising upward from the upper face of the bulge portion. Due to the mounting structure of a rear side frame and the roof side rail support member, it is possible to enhance the strength and stiffness of the rear part of the body floor made of CFRP by the bulge portion and the rear pillar and to strongly mount the rear side frame and the roof side rail support member on the rear part of the body floor.

VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE

Provided is a vehicle body structure capable of suppressing or preventing folding partway along vehicle body framework with a hollow closed cross-section structure spanning from an upper portion of a front pillar to a front portion of a roof side rail. 1. A vehicle body structure , comprising:a roof side rail that is disposed along a vehicle front-rear direction at both vehicle width direction sides of a roof, and that is configured as a beam-shaped vehicle body framework member with a closed hollow cross-section structure; anda resin first reinforcement member that, as viewed from the side of the vehicle, is disposed so as to contain a connection position, at a front portion of the roof side rail, to a front roof header disposed along an upper end portion of a windshield glass, and that is provided along a length direction of the front portion of the roof side rail so as to fill at least a portion of a space inside a closed hollow cross-section portion at the front portion of the roof side rail.2. The vehicle body structure of claim 1 , further comprising:a front pillar that is disposed at both sides of a front section of a cabin, and that is configured as a column-shaped vehicle body framework member with a closed hollow cross-section structure; anda resin second reinforcement member that is disposed so as to contain a connection position between an upper portion of the front pillar and the front portion of the roof side rail, and that is provided so as to fill at least a portion of a space inside a closed hollow cross-section portion of the upper portion of the front pillar and the front portion of the roof side rail,wherein a continuous reinforcement member placement region is set by the first reinforcement member and the second reinforcement member in a range spanning from the connection position between the upper portion of the front pillar and the front portion of the roof side rail to the connection position to the front roof header at the front portion of ...

VEHICLE HEADLINER AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME

One or more embodiments provide a vehicle headliner including a roof panel positioned between left and right side panels, at least one of the left and right side panels including a transverse-strength-weakened area extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction and interfacing a vehicle pillar along a vehicle width direction at an assembled position. 1. A vehicle headliner , comprising:a roof panel positioned between a left side panel and a right side panel, at least one of the left side panel and the right side panel including a transverse-strength-weakened area extending along a vehicle longitudinal direction and to interface a vehicle pillar along a vehicle width direction at an assembled position.2. The vehicle headliner of claim 1 , wherein the transverse-strength-weakened area includes a first opening and a second opening spaced apart from each other along the vehicle longitudinal direction.3. The vehicle headliner of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first opening and the second opening is spaced apart from an edge of at least one of the left side panel and the right side panel with a distance of no greater than 15 millimeters.4. The vehicle headliner of claim 2 , wherein the transverse-strength-weakened area further includes a third opening and a fourth opening spaced apart from each other along the vehicle width direction.5. The vehicle headliner of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the third opening and the fourth opening is spaced apart from an end edge of the one of the left side panel and the right side panel with a distance of no greater than 15 millimeters.6. The vehicle headliner of claim 1 , wherein the transverse-strength-weakened area includes an extended opening extending along the vehicle longitudinal direction claim 1 , the extended opening being greater in width than the vehicle pillar along the vehicle longitudinal direction.7. The vehicle headliner of claim 1 , wherein the transverse-strength-weakened area includes a surface layer and ...

VEHICLE FRONT PILLAR

A vehicle front pillar includes: a front pillar outer member, and a roof inner reinforcement and a front pillar inner member, the front pillar having a length oriented in the vehicle longitudinal direction and closed cross sections over the entire length. The outer member and the roof inner reinforcement each include an inward flange directed laterally inward. The inner member includes an outward flange directed laterally outward. The outer member inward flange is overlapped and joined to the inner member outward flange, forming a closed cross section of the front pillar. The roof inner reinforcement inward flange is overlapped and joined to the outer member inward flange. The inner member includes a first ridge projecting toward the vehicle inside, defining a first groove open toward the vehicle outside, or the outer member includes a second ridge projecting toward the vehicle outside, defining a second groove open toward the vehicle inside. 1. A front pillar of a vehicle , comprising:a front pillar outer member which is an outer part of a vehicle body, and a roof inner reinforcement and a front pillar inner member which are inner parts of the vehicle body, the front pillar having closed cross sections over the entire length, whereinthe front pillar outer member and the roof inner reinforcement each include an inward flange directed laterally inward in the vehicle, andthe front pillar inner member includes an outward flange directed laterally outward in the vehicle,wherein the inward flange of the front pillar outer member is overlapped and joined to the outward flange of the front pillar inner member, thereby forming a closed cross section of the front pillar,wherein the inward flange of the roof inner reinforcement is overlapped and joined to the inward flange of the front pillar outer member, andwherein at least either:the front pillar inner member includes a first ridge projecting toward the inside of the vehicle, defining a first groove open toward the outside ...

ROOF STRUCTURE FOR A VEHICLE

Roof structure () for a vehicle, wherein the roof structure () comprises a roof sky (), wherein the roof sky comprises a foam or sandwich layer () and a surface layer () covering the foam or sandwich layer preferably to a vehicle interior and wherein a microphone unit () is arranged at the foam or sandwich layer (), the microphone unit () comprises at least one mounting means (), the foam or sandwich layer () comprises at least one recess () to receive the at least one mounting means () and the mounting means () of the microphone unit () in a mounted condition of the microphone unit () is arranged in the at least one recess () thereby holding the microphone unit () at the foam or sandwich layer ().

Vehicle body upper section structure

There is provided a vehicle body upper section structure including: a pair of roof side rails that are spaced apart in a vehicle width direction and that extend along a vehicle front-rear direction; a roof reinforcement that extends along the vehicle width direction between the pair of roof side rails; extensions that each join a vehicle vertical direction lower side of a respective one of the pair of roof side rails to a respective vehicle width direction inward side of the roof reinforcement; and a beaded section that is provided at each extension, the beaded section projecting toward a lower side in the vehicle vertical direction and extending in the vehicle width direction such that a projection depth of the beaded section toward the lower side becomes deeper on progression from an inner side toward an outer side in the vehicle width direction.

DOUBLE RAFTER FOR VEHICLE ROOF SYSTEM

A double rafter for vehicle roof system including a rafter having a top arcuate-member, a base-member, and a plurality of support members. The top arcuate-member is positioned on top of the base-member in a stacked series extending along a length of the base-member when installed. The plurality of support members are disposed between and create a gap between the top arcuate-member and the base-member. The top arcuate-member is supported via the plurality of support members in a partially elevated and contoured position above the base-member. The top arcuate-member comprises a contoured profile to contour to and support an underside of a vehicle roof. The device may be used for installation of a recreational vehicle roof. Further, the device may be used to prevent offset seams in ceiling panels. 1. A double rafter for vehicle roof system comprising: a top arcuate-member;', 'a base-member; and', 'a plurality of support members;, 'a rafter including;'}wherein said top arcuate-member is positioned on top of said base-member in a stacked series extending along a length of said base-member when installed;wherein said plurality of support members are disposed between said top arcuate-member and said base-member;wherein said top arcuate-member is supported via said plurality of support members in a partially elevated and contoured position above said base-member;wherein said plurality of support members are in tension and compression relationships with said top arcuate-member and said base-member; andwherein said top arcuate-member comprises a contoured profile configured to contour to and support an underside of a vehicle roof.2. The double rafter for vehicle roof system of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of support members are equidistantly spaced from one another in a parallel spacial relationship.3. The double rafter for vehicle roof system of claim 1 , wherein said rafter comprises five of said plurality of support members claim 1 , including a first-support-member ...

VEHICLE CEILING STRUCTURE

A groove extends in a vehicle longitudinal direction in a roof side garnish positioned on a terminal portion of a ceiling portion. As a result, a curved surface appears to be divided into a curved surface on a center side of the ceiling portion and a cured surface on a terminal portion side of the ceiling portion. Consequently, an illusion in which the ceiling portion appears as though it were formed by two portions (a ceiling portion and a ceiling portion) is able to be created. As a result, the cabin space appears spacious, so an occupant is able to feel less closed in. 1. A ceiling structure for a vehicle , comprising:a ceiling portion that forms a ceiling surface of a cabin space of the vehicle, and is formed such that a terminal side is lower in a vehicle vertical direction than a center side; anda groove that is provided in a vehicle longitudinal direction on at least the terminal side on an outside of the ceiling portion in a vehicle width direction, and is recessed upward in the vehicle vertical direction and outward in a horizontal direction.2. The ceiling structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe groove includes an upper wall portion, the upper wall portion being positioned on an upper side of the groove in the vehicle vertical direction; andthe upper wall portion is provided in the cabin space of the vehicle so as to be hidden from view of a seated occupant seated on a seat.3. The ceiling structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe groove includes a far wall portion, the far wall portion being positioned on the terminal side of the ceiling portion; andthe far wall portion is provided in the cabin space of the vehicle so as to be visibly recognizable by a seated occupant seated on a seat.4. The ceiling structure according to claim 1 , whereina protruding portion is provided on an inside edge portion of the groove that is positioned on the center side of the ceiling portion, the protruding portion protruding downward in the vehicle vertical direction.5. ...

LUGGAGE TRANSPORT CART WITH POLYMER CABIN

A luggage transport cart with a cabin made primarily out of a polymer. In some embodiments, the luggage cart includes an inwardly sloping floor and shelf to help contain the luggage. The floor and shelf may further include ribs and grooves to reduce drag on items disposed thereon, as well as to assist in draining away incident precipitation. The ribs and grooves may be inclined toward the centers of the floor and shelf, with reliefs formed at the junction of inclined surfaces to channel precipitation liquid out of the luggage cart. In some embodiments, the cabin includes backlit panels for enhanced display effects during ambient darkness or semi-darkness. The backlit panels may be sourced by a battery that recharges during daylight hours via a solar panel. 118-. (canceled)19. A baggage cart for transporting items between airport terminals and aircraft , comprising:a running gear assembly including rotatable forward wheel assembly operatively coupled to a tow bar, a rearward wheel assembly, and a rearward hitch; anda polymer cabin supported by said running gear, said polymer cabin including a floor and a roof separated by a forward end wall and a rearward end wall, said floor including an upper panel having a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion separated by a relief portion, said relief portion extending from proximate said forward end wall to proximate said rearward end wall, said first lateral portion of said upper panel of said floor extending from said relief portion to a first lateral edge portion of said floor in a first lateral direction, said second lateral portion of said upper panel of said floor extending from said relief portion to a second lateral edge portion of said floor in a second lateral direction, said second lateral direction being opposite said first lateral direction, said first lateral portion of said upper panel of said floor sloping downward toward said relief portion, said second lateral portion of said upper panel of said ...

ROOF FRAME AND ROOF STRUCTURE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

A roof frame () for a roof structure () of a motor vehicle is closed in the circumferential direction and can be mounted on a body shell structure of the motor vehicle and connected to a roof outer shell (). The roof frame () is produced from a fiber composite material. A side of the roof frame () that faces the body shell structure of the motor vehicle has height-adjustable installation domes () and spacer elements () are attached to each of the installation domes (). The roof frame () and the roof outer shell () are connected to each other in an integrally bonded manner. 1. A roof frame for a roof structure of a motor vehicle , the roof frame being configured for mounting on a body shell structure of the motor vehicle and connected to a roof outer shell , the roof frame comprising: a circumferentially continuous frame element produced from a fiber composite material and having a lower side facing the body shell structure of the motor vehicle; height-adjustable installation domes mounted on the lower side of the frame element; and spacer elements attached respectively to the installation domes.2. The roof frame of claim 1 , wherein the roof frame is produced from a glass fiber reinforced plastic.3. The roof frame of claim 2 , wherein the installation domes are produced from a plastic resin.4. The roof frame of claim 3 , wherein the spacer elements are produced from an ethylene-propylene-diene rubber.5. The roof frame of claim 1 , wherein the spacer elements are bonded adhesively to the installation domes.6. A roof structure of a motor vehicle claim 1 , comprising the roof frame of and a roof outer shell made of a fiber composite material claim 1 , the roof frame being connected to the roof outer shell in an integrally bonded manner.7. The roof structure of claim 6 , wherein the fiber composite material is a carbon fiber reinforced plastic.8. The roof structure of claim 7 , wherein the roof structure is configured be fastened to a body shell structure of the motor ...

Vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure that can enhance the performance of absorbing an impact from a lateral face of a vehicle, equipped with a roof side rail that is arranged at a lateral position on an upper side of a vehicle and extends in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, and a center pillar that extends in a vertical direction of the vehicle and has an upper end portion that is joined to a non-end position of the roof side rail in an extension direction. A deformation guide portion that provides guidance such that the roof side rail is deformed along a direction of a virtual axis that extends in a direction inclined with respect to a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the roof side rail in a lateral view when a load is input from a lateral portion of the vehicle is formed on the roof side rail.

VEHICLE

A vehicle may include: a roof; a back door; a pillar provided next to the back door, having a tubular shape, and extending slantingly downward and backward from the roof; a vertical member provided below the pillar, extending along a vertical direction, and connected to the pillar from below; and a reinforcing member provided inside the pillar at a connection between the pillar and the vertical member and joined to the pillar. 1. A vehicle comprising:a roof;a back door;a pillar provided next to the back door, having a tubular shape, and extending slantingly downward and backward from the roof;a vertical member provided below the pillar, extending along a vertical direction, and connected to the pillar from below; anda reinforcing member provided inside the pillar at a connection between the pillar and the vertical member and joined to the pillar.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , whereinan inner surface of the pillar includes a ceiling surface and a floor surface, andthe reinforcing member comprises:a top plate extending along the ceiling surface;a side plate extending downward from at least one of a front end and a rear end of the top plate; anda flange extending from the side plate along the floor surface,the top plate is joined to the ceiling surface, andthe flange is joined to the floor surface.3. The vehicle of claim 2 , whereinthe vertical member comprises a plate portion extending along a width direction of the vehicle and along the vertical direction and including an upper end connected to the pillar, andthe side plate is provided in an extension region extended from the plate portion.4. The vehicle of claim 2 , whereinthe reinforcing member comprises an end that is not joined to the pillar, the end being on an outer side of the reinforcing member in the width direction of the vehicle, andthe top plate and the side plate are stepped at the end of the reinforcing member.5. The vehicle of claim 2 , whereinthe reinforcing member comprises a first plate portion ...

VEHICLE BODY SIDE PART STRUCTURE

A vehicle body side part structure () includes a roof side rail () and a quarter pillar (). The roof side rail extends in a vehicle body forward/rearward direction to form a first hollow structure. In the quarter pillar, a second hollow structure is formed, and an upper end portion is connected so as to cross the roof side rail. In addition, in the quarter pillar, an opening section () at which the roof side rail is opened, is closed by a lid part () at the upper end portion, in an intersecting part of the roof side rail and the upper end portion of the quarter pillar. 1. A vehicle body side part structure comprising:a roof side rail in which a first hollow structure is formed by a roof inner side rail and a roof side rail outer section of a side outer panel being joined with each other and extending in a vehicle body forward/rearward direction; anda quarter pillar in which a second hollow structure is formed by a pillar-side extension part, which is continuous with the roof inner side rail, and a quarter pillar outer section of the side outer panel being joined with each other and extending in a vehicle body upward/downward direction,wherein the roof inner side rail has a roof side rail reinforcement member that extends in the vehicle body forward/rearward direction and that forms a closed cross section at inside of the first hollow structure,the quarter pillar has a pillar reinforcement member that forms a closed cross section extending in the vehicle body upward/downward direction at inside of the second hollow structure with the pillar-side extension part, andin an intersecting part of the roof side rail and the quarter pillar, a third hollow structure is formed by closing an opening section, at which the roof side rail is opened, with a lid part at an upper end portion of the pillar reinforcement member.2. The vehicle body side part structure according to claim 1 , wherein the roof side rail comprises the roof inner side rail having a flat plate shape and the ...

VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE

A vehicle roof structure includes a roof bow and a stiffening member. The roof bow has a main section with a forward flange section, a rearward flange section and a middle section that extend in a lengthwise direction of the roof bow. The stiffening member has a panel portion with a plurality of forward projections extending from a forward edge of the panel portion and a plurality of rearward projections extending from a rearward edge of the panel portion. The plurality of forward projections are fixedly attached to the forward flange section of the roof bow and the plurality of rearward projections are fixedly attached to the rearward flange section of the roof bow. The panel portion of the stiffening member is located between the forward flange section and the rearward flange section of the roof bow. 1. A vehicle roof structure , comprising:a roof bow configured for attachment to a vehicle, the roof bow having a main section with a first end and a second end, a first overall length being measured from the first end to the second end and a first overall width being measured perpendicular to the first overall length, the main section having a forward flange section, a rearward flange section and a middle section that extend in a lengthwise direction of the roof bow between the first end and the second end, where forward and rearward directions are defined relative to a forward and rearward directions of the vehicle; anda stiffening member having a panel portion with a first end and a second end, the panel portion of the stiffening member having a second overall length being measured from the first end to the second end that is approximately equal to the first overall length and the panel portion of the stiffening member having a second overall width being measured perpendicular to the second overall length, the first overall width of the roof bow being greater than the second overall width of the panel portion of the stiffening member,the panel portion having a ...

VEHICLE ROOF STRUCTURE

A vehicle roof structure includes a roof bow, a vibration dampening plate and a weighted member attached to the vibration dampening plate. The roof bow has a forward flange section, a rearward flange section and a central section, the central section defining a recessed area. The vibration dampening plate is installed to an upper surface of the roof bow proximate the central section. A weighted member is fixedly attached to a lower surface of the vibration dampening plate such that the weighted member is at a level above the upper surface of the recessed area of the roof bow and has a non-contacting relationship with the roof bow. 1. A vehicle roof structure , comprising:a roof bow configured and dimension to install to opposing roof rails of a vehicle body structure, the roof bow having a first end and a second end, a first overall length being measured from the first end to the second end and a first overall width being measured perpendicular to the first overall length, the roof bow having a forward flange section, a rearward flange section and a central section that extend in a lengthwise direction of the roof bow between the first end and the second end, where forward and rearward directions are defined relative to a forward and rearward directions of the vehicle body structure, the central section defining a recessed area having an upper surface that is lower than respective upper surfaces of the forward and rearward flange sections;a vibration dampening plate installed to an upper surface of the roof bow proximate the central section of the roof bow spaced apart from the first end and the second end of the roof bow; anda weighted member fixedly attached to a lower surface of the vibration dampening plate such that the weighted member is at a level above the upper surface of the recessed area of the roof bow with a non-contacting relationship with the roof bow.2. The vehicle roof structure according to claim 1 , whereinthe vibration dampening plate defines a ...

ROOF STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE

Provide is a roof structure of a vehicle, in which, a roof side outer panel, a roof panel, and a rear garter panel are joined. The roof side outer panel has: a roof joint surface portion, an up-down direction joint surface portion, and a front-back direction joint surface portion. The roof panel is joined to the roof joint surface portion in a state of being abutted against the roof joint surface portion. The up-down direction joint surface portion is formed at a lower end of the roof joint surface portion, and the rear garter panel is joined to the up-down direction joint surface portion. The front-back direction joint surface portion is formed at back ends of the up-down direction joint surface portion and the roof joint surface portion in a vehicle body front-back direction, and is joined to the rear garter panel. 1. A roof structure of a vehicle ,in which a roof side outer panel, a roof panel which is arranged on an inner side of the roof side outer panel in a vehicle width direction, and an opening frame panel which is arranged at end portions of the roof panel and the roof side outer panel in a vehicle body front-back direction are joined,wherein, with regard to the roof side outer panel, a roof joint surface portion, an up-down direction joint surface portion and a front-back direction joint surface portion are continuously formed,whereinthe roof joint surface portion to which the roof panel is joined in the vehicle body front-back direction in an abutted state,the up-down direction joint surface portion which is formed at a lower end of the roof joint surface portion and to which the opening frame panel is joined in an up-down direction, andthe front-back direction joint surface portion which is formed at end portions of the up-down direction joint surface portion and the roof joint surface portion in the vehicle body front-back direction, and is joined to the opening frame panel in the vehicle body front-back direction.2. The roof structure of a vehicle ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE TUBE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE BODY AND ALSO COMPOSITE TUBE AND MOTOR VEHICLE

The present disclosure provides a composite tube and a method for producing a composite tube for a vehicle body. The method includes the steps of: providing a metal tube; forming the tube into a prespecified shape; introducing a spray gun into the tube; and spraying on a fiber coating in at least one region of the inner side of the tube using the spray gun. The fiber coating is a matrix material with embedded fibers. The method further includes removing the spray gun from the tube, and hardening the fiber coating. The present disclosure also provides a motor vehicle having a vehicle body which includes a composite tube. 1. A method for producing a composite tube for a vehicle body , the method comprising:providing a metal tube;forming the tube into a prespecified shape;introducing a spray gun into the tube;spraying a fiber coating in at least one region of an inner side of the tube using the spray gun, wherein the fiber coating is a matrix material with embedded fibers;removing the spray gun from the tube; andhardening the fiber coating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed from steel or aluminum.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube has at least one cross-sectional enlargement claim 1 , and the fiber coating is sprayed on a region of the cross-sectional enlargement.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the fiber coating is only sprayed on the at least one cross-sectional enlargement of the tube.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed from aluminum claim 1 , and the hardening of the fiber coating takes place within a process for an artificial aging of the aluminum.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hardening of the fiber coating takes place within a process for baking of a lacquer coating on a motor vehicle.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the tube is formed into the prespecified shape by hydroforming.8. A composite tube for a vehicle body claim 1 , the composite tube ...

Crash Structure for a Vehicle

A crash structure is provided for a vehicle. The crash structure includes at least two carriers produced of fiber-reinforced plastic, and at least one planar element produced of fiber-reinforced plastic. The planar element is connected to both carriers to avoid buckling of the carrier in the event of a crash.

HYBRID COMPOSITE INSTRUMENT PANEL

A vehicular instrument panel having a reinforcement that includes a plurality of chopped carbon fibers within a nylon resin, and a substrate coupled to the reinforcement comprising a plurality of chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin. The plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are segregated such that the carbon fibers and the glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the substrate. The substrate can also include a boundary region such that the plurality of chopped carbon and glass fibers in the substrate are substantially mixed in the boundary region. 1. A vehicular instrument panel , comprising:a panel element comprising chopped carbon and chopped glass fibers within a nylon resin,wherein the fibers are segregated such that the carbon and glass fibers are each substantially concentrated within respective driver-side and passenger-side portions of the element, andfurther wherein the panel comprises a boundary region in the driver-side or the passenger-side portion having a mixture of the carbon and glass fibers.2. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the panel element has a fiber volume fraction in the nylon resin of about 15% to about 40%.3. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the panel element has an average fiber length of about 5 mm to about 7 mm.4. The vehicular instrument panel of claim 1 , wherein the chopped carbon fibers in the driver-side portion of the panel element has a fiber volume fraction of about 30% to 40% in the nylon resin claim 1 , the chopped glass fibers in the passenger-side portion has a fiber volume fraction of about 30% to 40% in the nylon resin claim 1 , and each of the chopped carbon and glass fibers in the boundary region has a fiber volume fraction of about 15% to 20% in the nylon resin.5. A vehicular component claim 1 , comprising:a ...

VEHICLE LIGHTING ASSEMBLY USING PANEL WITH LIGHT REFLECTING FILM

A vehicle lighting assembly is provided that includes a window panel provided on a vehicle body and a light reflecting medium provided on a surface of the window panel. The vehicle lighting assembly also includes a plurality of lighting assemblies each comprising a plurality of light sources arranged to direct light onto the reflecting medium for reflection towards different areas in the vehicle interior. 1. A vehicle lighting assembly comprising:a panel provided on a roof of a vehicle;a headliner provided on the roof;a light reflecting medium provided on a surface of the panel; andone or more light sources arranged near an edge portion of the headliner and spaced below the panel to direct light upward onto the light reflecting medium for reflection downward within an interior of the vehicle.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a substantially transparent window.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the light reflecting medium is provided within a fit area of the window.4. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the window is located in the roof.5. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the light reflecting medium comprises a partially reflective and partially transmissive film.6. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more light sources comprises a first plurality of light sources arranged to direct light off the light reflecting medium into a first area of the vehicle interior and a second plurality of light sources arranged to direct light off the light reflecting medium onto a different second area of the vehicle interior.7. The assembly of claim 6 , wherein the first area is a first seating area and the second area is a second seating area.8. The assembly of further comprising a capacitive switch for activating the plurality of light sources.9. A vehicle lighting assembly comprising:a panel provided on a roof of a vehicle;a headliner provided on the roof;a light reflecting medium provided on a surface of the panel; anda plurality of lighting ...

Roof headliner with silicone energy absorption panel

A roof headliner for a vehicle includes a substrate defining a surface. The substrate is configured for attachment to an interior surface of a roof of a passenger compartment of the vehicle. The roof headliner includes an energy absorption panel that is attached to the surface of the substrate. The energy absorption panel includes a silicone based material. The energy absorption panel extends an entire length along an edge of an upper roof zone of the vehicle, and is positioned to extend both inboard and outboard of the edge of the upper roof zone.

TWENTY-EIGHT-CORNERED STRENGTHENING MEMBER FOR VEHICLES

A strengthening member and a vehicle including a strengthening member are provided. The strengthening member can have a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles, and at least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member. 1. A strengthening member , comprising:a cross section including twenty-eight corners and twenty-eight sides creating twenty internal angles and eight external angles; andat least one recessed area extending along a length of the strengthening member.2. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each internal angle ranges between about 30 degrees and about 175 degrees.3. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each external angle ranges between about 45 degrees and about 175 degrees.4. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the twenty internal angles have substantially the same measurement.5. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein each of the eight external angles have substantially the same measurement.6. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of the twenty internal angles has a first measurement;each of the eight external angles has a second measurement; andthe first measurement and the second measurement are different from one another.7. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of eight of the twenty internal angles has a first internal angle measurement;each of another eight of the twenty internal angles has a second internal angle measurement;each another four of the twenty internal angles has a third internal angle measurement; andthe first internal angle measurement, the second internal angle measurement, and the third internal angle measurement are different from one another.8. The strengthening member of claim 1 , wherein:each of four of the eight external angles has a first external angle measurement;each of another four of the eight external angles has a second external angle ...

VEHICLE FRAME BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD AND VEHICLE FRAME STRUCTURE

A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame body, the method includes: a placement process of placing a reinforcing member at a portion of a frame member, the portion being located in a length direction of the frame member and within the frame member, the frame member being a single member having an elongated shape and configuring a chamber structure; and, after the placement process, a bending process of bending the frame member at a placement region of the reinforcing member, causing reaction force to be generated by the reinforcing member against the frame member undergoing cross-sectional deformation, and pressure joining the reinforcing member to the frame member. 1. A method of manufacturing a vehicle frame body , the method comprising:a placement process of placing a reinforcing member at a portion of a frame member, the portion being located in a length direction of the frame member and within the frame member, the frame member being a single member having an elongated shape and configuring a chamber structure; andafter the placement process, a bending process of bending the frame member at a placement region of the reinforcing member, causing reaction force to be generated by the reinforcing member against the frame member undergoing cross-sectional deformation, and pressure joining the reinforcing member to the frame member.2. The method of manufacturing a vehicle frame body of claim 1 , wherein: a first wall that extends along the length direction of the frame member and that becomes a bent face outer circumference of the frame member as a result of the bending process, and', 'a second wall that extends along the length direction of the frame member and that becomes a bent face inner circumference of the frame member as a result of the bending process;, 'the frame member includesthe placement process includes placing a part of the reinforcing member along an inside face of the first wall of the frame member, and placing another part of the reinforcing ...

Vehicle body structure and method for assembling vehicle body structure

A vehicle body structure includes a roof side rail, roof arch, and roof panel. The roof side rail includes a mount portion extending inward in a vehicle-transversal direction and having a vehicle-transversally outer end portion of the roof panel mounted thereto. The roof arch includes a vehicle-transversally outer end portion that is located outside a vehicle-transversally inner end of the mount portion in the vehicle-transversal direction, joined with the roof side rail, and disposed at a position that is spaced apart downward from the vehicle-transversally outer end portion of the roof panel. At least one of the roof arch and the roof side rail includes a flange portion that extends toward the other one of the roof arch and the side rail and comes into contact with the other one of the roof arch and the roof side rail to restrict downward movement of the roof arch.

UAM RESISTANCE SPOT WELD JOINT TRANSITION FOR MULTIMATERIAL AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES

A vehicle body assembly is described herein, including a first structural component and a second structural component. The first structural component may be a roof component or a side panel, and include a first part including a first metal and a second part including a second metal different than the first metal. The second part is formed on a peripheral edge portion of the first part and defines a mounting flange for the first structural component. The second part is joined to the first part via an ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) interface. The second structural component is including the second metal and is joined to the second part at the mounting flange via a resistance spot weld (RSW) joint. 1. A multi-material component , comprising:a first component comprising a first material;a second component comprising a second material that is different than the first material; andan insert positioned between the first component and the second component, wherein the insert is joined to the first component via an ultrasonic additive manufacturing (UAM) interface and the second component is secured to the insert.2. The multi-material component of claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a plurality of UAM layers.3. The multi-material component of claim 1 , wherein the second component is resistance spot welded (RSW) to the insert via a RSW joint.4. The multi-material component of claim 3 , wherein a thickness of the insert is based on the RSW joint being formed to exclude any portion of the UAM interface; or wherein the thickness of the insert is based on the RSW joint being formed to include a portion of the UAM interface in a Heat Affected Zone (HAZ).5. The multi-material component of claim 1 , wherein the UAM interface runs along a length of the first component and the insert in a forward and rearward direction or in a lateral direction of a vehicle body.6. The multi-material component of claim 1 , wherein the insert is secured to the first component at a ...

VEHICLE REAR STRUCTURE

A vehicle rear structure is provided which includes a roof side inner panel in which an opening is formed, a wheel house outer panel having a flat plate portion and an outer cover portion, a strainer which is connected to the roof side inner panel and the flat plate portion at a lower side of the opening, a reinforcement member positioned at a lower side of the opening, having an upper end connected to the roof side inner panel, a lower end connected to the outer cover portion, and an intermediate portion connected to the flat plate portion in a manner to oppose the strainer, and a roof side inner frame having a pillar portion which is connected to a roof side inner panel front part forming a C pillar, and a bracket portion which is connected to the flat plate portion and to the reinforcement member. 1. A vehicle rear structure comprising:a roof side inner panel that forms a side wall of a vehicle rear part and in which an opening in which a quarter window glass can be attached is formed;a wheel house outer panel comprising a flat plate portion which is connected to the roof side inner panel and an outer cover portion that protrudes to an outer side, in a width direction of the vehicle, in relation to the roof side inner panel;a strainer that is connected, at a lower side, in an up-and-down direction of the vehicle, of the opening, to an inner side, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the roof side inner panel and to an inner side, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the flat plate portion of the wheel house outer panel;a reinforcement member at a lower side, in the up-and-down direction of the vehicle, of the opening, having an upper end connected to an outer side, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the roof side inner panel, a lower end connected to the outer cover portion of the wheel house outer panel, and an intermediate portion connected to an outer side, in the width direction of the vehicle, of the flat plate portion of the wheel house ...

ROOF PANEL ANTI-FLUTTER REINFORCEMENT

An anti-flutter structure, or reinforcement panel, for a roof panel supported on transversely extending roof bows. The reinforcement panel is attached to at least one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The flanges extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel. The reinforcement panel has a body and flanges laterally flanking the body. The body is attached to one of the roof bows with the flanges being disposed above the roof bow. The anti-flutter material is disposed between the flanges and the roof panel. 1. A roof assembly comprising:a roof panel;plural roof bows extending transversely across and below the roof panel supporting the roof panel;a reinforcement panel having a body and flanges laterally flanking the body, the body is attached to one of the roof bows, the flanges are disposed above the roof bow, extend longitudinally, and are resiliently compressed by the roof panel; andan anti-flutter material is provided between the flanges and the roof panel.2. The roof assembly of wherein the reinforcement panel includes a pair of upstanding walls between the flanges and the body.3. The roof assembly of wherein the upstanding walls are joined to the flanges at an upper corner claim 2 , and wherein the upper corner defines a plurality of openings that increase flexibility of the upper corner.4. The roof assembly of wherein the upstanding walls are joined to the body at a lower corner claim 2 , and wherein the lower corner defines a plurality of openings that increase flexibility of the lower corner.5. The roof assembly of wherein the roof bow has outwardly extending flanges claim 1 , and wherein the reinforcement panel is attached to the outwardly extending flanges.6. The roof assembly of wherein the flanges exert a biasing force on the roof panel claim 1 , wherein the roof panel exhibits greater thermal expansion than the roof bows claim 1 , and wherein the roof panel moves away from the roof bows when ...

PANEL RETENTION STRUCTURE

A panel retention structure includes a retention member including a head portion, a neck portion and a flange portion being provided in the aforementioned order from an end of the retention member. The neck portion includes a dimension which is set smaller than a dimension of a first hole and a dimension of a second hole, and passes through the first hole and the second hole. The head portion is in contact with a confronting surface serving as a surface of a retention wall facing a panel body in one of a state where the head portion is elastically in contact with the panel body, and a state where an elastic wall being elastically in contact with an opposing surface serving as a surface of the retention wall which opposes the panel body is provided 1. A panel retention structure , comprising:a roof panel being made of resin, the roof panel including a panel body forming a design surface and a retention portion protruding downwardly relative to the panel body, the retention portion including a retention wall extending along the panel body, the retention wall being formed with a first hole opening in a vehicle height direction;a base panel being made of metal, the base panel being joined to the roof panel with an adhesive agent, the base panel being formed with a second hole opening in the vehicle height direction and facing the first hole, the base panel supporting the roof panel; anda retention member including a head portion, a neck portion and a flange portion being provided in the aforementioned order from an end of the retention member; whereinthe neck portion includes a dimension which is set smaller than a dimension of the first hole and a dimension of the second hole, and passes through the first hole and the second hole,the head portion is in contact with a confronting surface serving as the surface of the retention wall facing the panel body in one of a state where the head portion is elastically in contact with the panel body, and a state where an elastic ...