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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Tarp System with a Universal Joint Connector

Номер: US20120001449A1
Автор: Scott Kartes, Timothy K. Searfoss
Принадлежит: Roll Rite LLC

A tarp system with a knuckle arm assembly having a housing on an upper arm with a bent enclosure with a flexible torque shaft or universal joint connector substantially within the enclosure, such as an extruded tube. A first end of the flexible torque shaft or universal joint connector may be used in conjunction with a motor, preferably mounted away from the bend in the enclosure to minimize the envelope of the tarp system around a container of a container of a trailer or rail car. A second end of the flexible torque shaft or universal joint connector is attached to an axle shaft for a roller or the like that is used in conjunction with a tarp.

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Номер записи: 1
01-03-2012 дата публикации

Adjusting drive having an emergency actuator

Номер: US20120053001A1
Автор: Christof Blech, Gunnar Wilke
Принадлежит: MAGNA CAR TOP SYSTEMS GMBH

An adjustment assembly includes a worm gear drive, a planetary gear drive, an emergency actuator, and a housing. The worm gear drive is configured to be driven by a drive motor. The planetary gear drive has a ring gear with external teeth. The planetary gear drive is configured to be driven by the worm gear drive. The emergency actuator has a worm screw. The housing houses the worm gear drive, the planetary gear drive, and the emergency actuator. The housing has a cylindrical receptacle. The ring gear, by the external teeth, is accommodated and guided by the cylindrical receptacle in the housing. The external teeth of the ring gear are engaged with the worm screw of the emergency actuator whereby the emergency actuator is configured to act on the planetary gear drive.

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Номер записи: 2
29-03-2012 дата публикации

Sunshade for vehicle

Номер: US20120073768A1
Автор: Kazuki Sawada
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

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

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Номер записи: 3
19-04-2012 дата публикации

Sunroof apparatus

Номер: US20120091763A1
Автор: Ayumi Mihashi
Принадлежит: Yachiyo Industry Co Ltd

The present invention provides a sunroof apparatus including: a roof panel; a driving motor; and a shade. The roof panel is disposed in a fixed roof of a vehicle, for being moved in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle via sliders to be opened and closed. The sliders are coupled to driving wires. The driving motor is for driving the driving wires. The shade is wound around a winding shaft, to be drawn from the winding shaft, passed through an inclination displacement space, and then guided in shade guide rails, for being moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and thereby opening and closing an indoor opening. The inclination displacement space is inclined relative to a horizontal plane and formed between the winding shaft and the shade guide rails. The driving motor is disposed within the inclination displacement space in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 4
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Roof apparatus

Номер: US20120112499A1
Автор: Kazuki Sawada, Mitsutoshi Kikuchi
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A roof apparatus includes a guide rail extending in a front-rear direction of a vehicle, a drive shoe slidable along the guide rail, a functional bracket supporting a movable panel, a front link member relatively rotatably connected at a front portion of the functional bracket and including a supporting portion supported by a supporting wall portion of the guide rail, a lifting mechanism connected to a rear portion of the functional bracket, a weather strip attached at an opening edge portion of a roof panel, the supporting wall portion of the guide rail and the supporting portion of the front link member are located inwardly of an outer end surface of the movable panel in a vehicle width direction, the drive shoe is located below the weather strip, and the front link member is located between the supporting wall portion and the drive shoe in the vehicle width direction.

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Номер записи: 5
21-06-2012 дата публикации

Sunroof mounting device

Номер: US20120153685A1
Автор: Il-Hwan Kim, In-Sik Hwang, Jay-Il Jeong, Seung-Jin HEO
Принадлежит: DH Holdings Co Ltd, Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation of Kookmin University

A sunroof mounting device is provided, which includes guide rails of which the entire width is reduced by a pair of first and second guiders arranged up and down such that a moving-connecting portion connected to a sunroof is vertically combined in an open space from a side, such that the space opened by the sunroof is not covered by guide rails and improved open feel.

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Номер записи: 6
05-07-2012 дата публикации

Sliding roof device, in particular for a motor vehicle

Номер: US20120169091A1
Автор: Fabrice Renaudin
Принадлежит: Webasto SE

A sliding roof device for a vehicle, in particular for an automobile, is provided. The device has a movable panel, the front region of which is mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the rear region is hinged to at least one push-out lever that is likewise mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The sliding roof device additionally comprises drive devices configured to displace the movable panel by directly driving each push-out lever in the direction of a displacement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

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Номер записи: 7
19-07-2012 дата публикации

Frame-mounted sunshade device

Номер: US20120180961A1
Автор: Paul Lin
Принадлежит: Macauto Industrial Co Ltd

A sunshade device for a vehicle includes a sunshade cloth that has two opposite lateral ends inserted respectively into two track rails, a fixed end fixed to a winding shaft assembly, and a pull end interconnecting the lateral ends oppositely of the fixed end. A cross bar is attached to the pull end and extends between the track rails. A tensioning unit includes a spring disposed within the cross bar, a buffer sleeve disposed around the spring, and two tension cords each having an intermediate section attached to one of two lateral ends of the sunshade cloth, a first end section connected to one end of the spring, and a second end section connected to the winding shaft assembly. The tension cords prevent the sunshade cloth from becoming slack.

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Номер записи: 8
26-07-2012 дата публикации

Tarping System with Dual Springs

Номер: US20120187712A1
Автор: Robert Bromberek
Принадлежит: Individual

This invention relates to a tarping system with dual springs that allow for constant and continuous pressure to be exerted on the tarp and tarp arms. Specifically, it relates to a tarping system comprising a tarp capable of being unrolled to cover said transport container or rolled to uncover said container, a movement means supplying power to said tarping system, at least two springs positioned at the same angle along a shaft, and two arms joined to said tarp at one end and shaft at the other end.

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Номер записи: 9
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Roof apparatus

Номер: US20120193944A1
Автор: Kazuki Sawada
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A roof apparatus includes a functional bracket supporting a movable panel, a guide rail, a drive shoe moving along the guide rail, a front link connected to the functional bracket to move in conjunction with the movement of the drive shoe, a rear link connected with the drive shoe to support the functional bracket, front and rear restriction portions arranged at the front link, front and rear restriction portions arranged at the rear link, a first distance defined between the front restriction portion of the front link and the rear restriction portion of the rear link, and a second distance defined between the rear restriction portion of the front link and the rear restriction portion of the rear link, wherein the front link and the rear link are arranged at different positions on a plain surface extending in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the guide rail extends.

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Номер записи: 10
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Device for closing off an opening prepared in the roof of a vehicle, provided with a sealing barrier and a drain for draining water towards the exterior

Номер: US20120228900A1
Автор: Guy Maltaverne, Jean-Claude Neaux, Régis Leboeuf
Принадлежит: Advanced Comfort Systems France SAS ACS France

A device is provided for blocking an opening formed in an automobile roof, including a fixed glass portion to be rigidly connected to the vehicle and at least one glass panel. The glass panel is mobile relative to the fixed portion between a blocking position, in which it blocks an opening in the fixed portion, and at least one open position, in which the opening is at least partially open. Each of the mobile panels is slidingly guided along two rails rigidly connected to the surface of the fixed portion. The device also includes at least one passage for collecting and draining at least a portion of the water received on the outer surface of the mobile panel toward the outside of the vehicle. The passage is rigidly connected to the mobile panel to enable the water to flow from the mobile panel toward one of the rails.

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Номер записи: 11
22-11-2012 дата публикации

Roller shade apparatus for vehicle

Номер: US20120291970A1
Автор: Akihito Shiota, Hirotaka Yoshikawa, Takashi Kitani
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A roller shade apparatus for a vehicle includes a sheet being wound to cause a transparent member at an opening portion of the vehicle to be exposed, the sheet being deployed to cover the transparent member, and first and second guide rails supporting respective side portions of the sheet in the width direction to be guided in a moving direction of the sheet. The sheet includes a sheet body portion, and first and second guide members made of resin, the first and second guide members being connected to the respective side portions of the sheet and being movably attached to the first and second guide rails. The roller shade apparatus also includes a wire rod made of metal and embedded in each of the first and second guide members over an entire length of the first and second guide members in the moving direction.

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Номер записи: 12
17-01-2013 дата публикации

Roof apparatus for vehicle

Номер: US20130015684A1
Автор: Takanori Hattori, Tetsuya Hirata
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes a function part which is movable along a guide rail provided at a roof portion and supports a movable panel, a drain channel extending in the vehicle width direction and movable along the guide rail, and a stopper provided at the guide rail at a rear side, wherein the stopper allows the drain channel to be in contact therewith for stopping a movement of the drain channel and the drain channel allows the function part to be in contact therewith for stopping a movement of the function part, and the drain channel includes an interposition portion including a contacting surface defined by a contact with the stopper and a contacted surface defined by a contact with the function part, and projected images of the contacting surface and the contacted surface are at least partly overlapped each other in the vehicle front/rear direction.

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Номер записи: 13
04-04-2013 дата публикации

Sunroof Utilizing Two Independent Motors

Номер: US20130082489A1
Автор: Christensen Marcus, Gruss Matthew Paul, Kaley Vinay, Rawlinson Peter Dore
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

Continuous cross sectional profile guide tracks in an outer sliding sunroof/moonroof are provided where both the front and rear mechanism or mechanism links travel fore/aft in the same channels as each other and have fore/aft travel that is limited only by vehicle architecture. The guide track channel is partly or entirely outside/outboard of the primary water/wind sealing system of the sunroof. 1. A moveable panel system for a roof of a passenger compartment of a vehicle , comprising:a roof wall of the vehicle having a roof line, a left lateral edge, a right lateral edge, a front edge, and a rear edge with said roof wall defining a passenger compartment opening between said edges;a pair of tracks disposed in said roof wall and longitudinally extending from said front edge towards said rear edge including a left track extending along said left lateral edge and a right track extending along said right lateral edge;a panel sized to close said opening;a set of mechanical linkages disposed in said tracks and moveably coupling said panel to said tracks, said set of mechanical linkages including a left mechanical linkage coupled to a left side of said panel and a right mechanical linkage coupled to a right side of said panel;a left mechanical interface coupled to said left mechanical linkage having an open mode that moves said left side towards said rear edge and said left mechanical interface having a close mode that moves said left side towards said front edge;a right mechanical interface, independent from said left mechanical interface, coupled to said right mechanical linkage having an open mode that moves said right side towards said rear edge and said right mechanical interface having a close mode that moves said right side towards said front edge;a pair of motors mounted to the vehicle below said roof line and responsive to a plurality of motor control signals, said pair of motors including a left motor coupled to said left mechanical interface and controlling said ...

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Номер записи: 14
11-04-2013 дата публикации

Sunroof Positioning and Timing Elements

Номер: US20130088051A1
Автор: Christensen Marcus, Gruss Matthew Paul
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

Continuous cross sectional profile guide tracks in an outer sliding sunroof/moonroof are provided where both the front and rear mechanism or mechanism links travel fore/aft in the same channels as each other and have fore/aft travel that is limited only by vehicle architecture. The guide track channel is partly or entirely outside/outboard of the primary water/wind sealing system of the sunroof. 1. A moveable panel system for a roof of a passenger compartment of a vehicle , comprising:a roof wall of the vehicle having a left lateral edge, a right lateral edge, a front edge, and a rear edge with said roof wall defining a passenger compartment opening between said edges;a pair of fore/aft path controls disposed in said roof wall and longitudinally extending from said front edge towards said rear edge including a left path control extending from a front left path limit along said left lateral edge to a rear left path limit and a right path control extending a front right path limit along said right lateral edge to a rear right path limit;a plurality of hardstops, one hardstop disposed at each said path limit;a panel sized to close said opening;a set of mechanical linkages disposed in said path controls and moveably coupling said panel to said path controls, said set of mechanical linkages including a left mechanical linkage coupled to a left side of said panel and a right mechanical linkage coupled to a right side of said panel;a left mechanical interface coupled to said left mechanical linkage having an open mode that moves said left side towards said rear edge and said left mechanical interface having a close mode that moves said left side towards said front edge;a right mechanical interface, independent from said left mechanical interface, coupled to said right mechanical linkage having an open mode that moves said right side towards said rear edge and said right mechanical interface having a close mode that moves said right side towards said front edge;a pair of ...

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Номер записи: 15
25-04-2013 дата публикации

ASSEMBLY FOR AN OPENABLE SLIDING ROOF

Номер: US20130099528A1
Автор: Demmer Achim, Grimm Rainer, Schrader Juergen
Принадлежит:

In one embodiment, an assembly for an openable sliding roof having a cover for selectively exposing and closing a roof opening is provided, the assembly having: at least one lever for raising and lowering the cover, the at least one lever being pivotally mounted to the cover; and a height adjusting mechanism for repositioning the lever with respect to the cover, the height adjusting mechanism having an eccentric coupling the lever to the cover. 1. An assembly for an openable sliding roof having a cover for selectively exposing and closing a roof opening , the assembly comprising:at least one lever for raising and lowering the cover, the at least one lever being pivotally mounted to the cover; anda height adjusting mechanism for repositioning the lever with respect to the cover, the height adjusting mechanism having an eccentric coupling the lever to the cover.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the eccentric is rotatably received in a bearing and rotational movement of the eccentric repositions the lever with respect to the cover claim 1 , and wherein the assembly further comprises a releasable locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the eccentric relative to the bearing.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the releasable locking mechanism is configured to lock the eccentric relative to the bearing in various rotary positions.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the eccentric further comprises lateral receptacles or protrusions for engagement with a locking member of the releasable locking mechanism.5. The assembly according to claim 4 , wherein an end-face raster is provided on the eccentric.6. The assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the locking member is laterally mounted for movement between an adjusting position and a locking position.7. The assembly according to claim 6 , wherein the locking member is a U-shaped member configured to engage a pair of axially opposite portions of the eccentric.8. The assembly according to ...

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Номер записи: 16
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Roll up pick-up truck box cover with lock down slats

Номер: US20130106133A1
Автор: Israel Maimin, Julian Maimin
Принадлежит: Individual

A roll up cover for a box of a pick-up truck includes a plurality of substantially rigid slats connected by hinge joints. A flexible sheet of material is attached to the top surface of the slats. The hinge joints include a stop which allows pivoting of adjacent slats only in a direction moving the top surfaces of the slats towards each other, to allow the cover to be rolled up with flexible sheet facing inwardly, and with bottom surfaces of the slats facing outwardly, and not vice versa. Side rails are attached to the box of the pick-up truck. A roll rod in each side rail pivots into closed position when the cover is unrolled, with the roll rods engaging the end fittings on the slats, to hold the cover down onto the side rails.

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Номер записи: 17
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Spring retainer for tonneau cover

Номер: US20130106134A1
Автор: Michael R. Spencer, Tim Nelson
Принадлежит: Individual

A tonneau system for a pickup bed comprising a bracket system connectable with a sidewall of the pickup bed, a header system, and a spring retainer system operably coupled between the bracket system and the header system. The spring retainer system can be biased into a locked position wherein the header system is coupled with the bracket system. The spring retainer system can be positionable into an unlocked position wherein the header system is decoupled from the bracket system.

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Номер записи: 18
02-05-2013 дата публикации

Shading assembly and open roof construction provided therewith

Номер: US20130106143A1
Автор: Marcel Johan Christiaan Nellen, Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes Manders, Stephan Christiaan Vervoort
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group BV

A shading assembly for shading an opening with at least two opposite opening sides in a structure comprises a flexible shading member which is movable between a position completely covering said opening and a position at least partially freeing said opening. Said flexible shading member is defined by two shading member parts which each have a first edge connected to one of said opposite opening sides and an opposite second edge, wherein said second edges of both shading member parts together define an elongate releasable connection device of the type further comprising a movable operating member which upon movement along said second edges connects or disconnects said second edges.

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Номер записи: 19
13-06-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUNROOF DEVICE

Номер: US20130147237A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A vehicle sunroof device includes a movable panel, guide rails, rear slide members, an electrical drive source, and check mechanisms. When the rear slide members are moved toward the front of the vehicle along the guide rails when the movable panel is in a totally closed state, the movable panel is changed to a tilt-up state. Check release mechanisms provided to the rear slide members are changed to an engaged state when the rear slide members are further moved toward the front of the vehicle with the movable panel in the tilt-up state and without involving operation of the movable panel. In the engaged state, when the rear slide members are moved toward the rear of the vehicle afterward, the check release mechanisms move the entire check mechanisms while switching the check mechanisms to a movable state. 1. A vehicle sunroof device comprising:a movable panel that opens and closes an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle;a guide rail arranged on two edges of the opening in a widthwise direction of the vehicle, wherein the guide rail extends in front and rear directions of the vehicle;a rear slide member linked to two edges at a rear portion of the movable panel in the widthwise direction and arranged to be movable along the guide rail in the front and rear directions of the vehicle;an electric drive source that moves the rear slide member;a check mechanism hooked to two edges at a front portion of the movable panel in a swingable manner, wherein the check mechanism is selectively switched between an immovable state, in which the check mechanism is held at a predetermined position frontward from the rear slide member in the front and rear directions of the vehicle, and a movable state, in which the check mechanism is allowed to move toward the rear of the vehicle from the predetermined position, and wherein when the movable panel is in a fully closed state, the rear slide member moves along the guide rail toward the front of the vehicle to lift the movable panel at ...

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Номер записи: 20
27-06-2013 дата публикации

Tilt-and-Slide Sunroof for a Vehicle, Comprising a Roof Opening, in Which a Central Beam is Arranged

Номер: US20130161982A1
Автор: MINATTI Johann, Walter Alexander
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

A tilt-and-slide vehicle sunroof has a cover that closes a roof opening in which a central beam is arranged. The rear edge of the cover is moveable upwards out of the roof opening and backwards. The sunroof has a central beam guide in the central beam, which runs approximately in the vehicle longitudinal direction and in which a sliding element is guided. The sliding element is connected to a laterally central front lower region of the cover directly or via at least one intermediate part in a fixed, pivotable, and/or height adjustable manner. A guide part arranged in a laterally central region of the vehicle at a distance behind the sliding element is guided in the central beam guide or in a roof longitudinal guide and is connectable to the cover directly or via a connecting part in a longitudinally displaceable, pivotable, and/or height adjustable manner relative to the cover. 1. A tilt-and-slide sunroof for a vehicle , comprising:a central beam arranged longitudinally in a center area of a roof opening in the vehicle;a cover operatively configured to close the roof opening, wherein a rear edge of the cover is extendable upwards out of the roof opening and is moveable rearwardly relative to the vehicle;a central beam guide arranged in the central beam, the central beam guide extending in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle;a sliding element guided in the central beam guide, the sliding element being connected to a laterally central, front lower region of the cover in one of a fixed, pivotable, and height adjustable manner, the pivotable manner being about an axis extending in a transverse direction of the vehicle;a guide part arranged in a laterally central region of the vehicle at a distance behind the sliding element, the guide part being guided in one of the central beam guide and a longitudinal roof guide, the longitudinal roof guide being arranged on an exterior of a roof region located behind the roof opening;wherein the guide part is connectable to the ...

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Номер записи: 21
04-07-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR CLOSING OFF AN OPENING PROVIDED IN THE ROOF OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND WHICH IS CAPABLE OF BEING PLACED IN A PARTIALLY CLOSED OFF POSITION

Номер: US20130169007A1
Автор: Cousson François, Martineau Daniel
Принадлежит: ADVANCED COMFORT SYSTEMS FRANCE SAS-ACS FRANCE

The invention relates to a device for closing off an opening provided in the body of a motor vehicle, including: a stationary glass portion PF to be rigidly connected to said vehicle, and a movable glass panel PM capable of moving, relative to the stationary portion PF, between a closed position, in which the glass panel closes off an opening OUV provide in said stationary portion PF, and at least one open position, in which said opening OUV is at least partially uncovered. According to the invention, the movable panel PM is mounted on a movable frame CM that is provided with tilting means for tilting the movable panel PM relative to said movable frame CM. The invention enables the use of more compact tilting means than those used in the prior art. 1. Device for closing off an opening made in the body of a motor vehicle comprising:a fixed glazed portion designed to be fixedly attached to said vehicle, anda movable glazed panel capable of moving relative to the fixed portion between a closing-off position in which it closes off an aperture made in said fixed portion and at least one opening position in which said aperture is at least partially uncovered,device characterized in that the movable panel is mounted on a movable frame provided with tilting means to make the movable panel tilt relative to said movable frame.2. Device for closing off according to claim 1 , wherein said tilting means include at least one tie-rod linking the movable panel to the movable frame and capable of cooperating with a sliding element mounted slidingly relative to the movable frame.3. Device for closing off according to claim 2 , wherein said sliding element is capable of being driven in translation by means for putting the movable frame into motion relative to the fixed portion.4. Device for closing off according to claim 3 , wherein the means for putting the movable frame into motion include at least one arm mounted slidingly relative to the fixed portion and connected to the sliding ...

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Номер записи: 22
04-07-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle roof comprising a polycarbonate cover

Номер: US20130169008A1
Автор: Boss Markus, Dittrich Wolfgang, HÖLZEL Dominik, LANG Andreas, Michalsky Peter, Pollak Martin, WALZ JOCHEN
Принадлежит: Webasto AG

A vehicle roof is proposed, comprising a roof opening which may be selectively closed or at least partially opened by means of a cover element, which is guided relative to a vehicle longitudinal central plane on both sides via a drive mechanism in a guide rail fixed to the roof, and which is made from a material comprising polycarbonate. The drive mechanism is at least partially an integral component of the cover element. 1. A vehicle roof , comprising:a roof opening, which may be selectively closed or at least partially opened by means of a cover element, which is guided relative to a vehicle longitudinal central plane on both sides via a drive mechanism in a guide rail fixed to the roof, and which is made from a material comprising polycarbonate,wherein the drive mechanism is at least partially an integral component of the cover element.2. The vehicle roof of claim 1 , wherein a cover connecting component of the drive mechanism is configured as an insert of the cover element.3. The vehicle roof of claim 2 , wherein the cover connecting component is a cover support with a control path for a drive carriage guided in the relevant guide rail.4. The vehicle roof of claim 2 , wherein a cover connecting component of the drive mechanism is produced integrally with the cover element. The invention relates to a vehicle roof having the features of the preamble of claim .Such a vehicle roof is known from practical experience and comprises a roof opening which may be selectively closed or at least partially opened by means of a cover element. Relative to a vehicle longitudinal central plane the cover element is connected in each case on both sides to a cover support which, for example, comprises a control path on which a drive carriage is guided for adjusting the cover element, said drive carriage being guided in a guide rail fixed to the roof. An actuation of the drive carriage effects a pivoting of the cover element. The pivoting movement is defined by the shape of the ...

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Номер записи: 23
18-07-2013 дата публикации

VEHICLE SUNSHADE

Номер: US20130181488A1
Автор: Kitani Takashi, Yoshizawa Kazuhiko
Принадлежит:

A sunshade for a vehicle includes a plastic panel configuring a part of a roof of the vehicle and including a translucent portion, a shading sheet for unshading and shading the translucent portion, a pair of guide rails, which are fixed to the panel to face each other and extend in an opening-and-closing direction of the sheet to hold the sheet in a manner permitting the sheet to be opened and closed, a roll-up member for rolling up the sheet, a frame, which extends in a facing direction of the rails, that links the rails and holds the roll-up member, an elongated hole, which is formed in end portions of the frame and extends in the facing direction, and an engaging member inserted into the hole. The engaging member engages with the rails and the frame to permit relative movement of the rails and the frame in the facing direction. 1. A sunshade for a vehicle , the vehicle having a roof , the sunshade for a vehicle comprising:a plastic panel configuring at least a part of the roof of the vehicle and including a translucent portion;a shading sheet for unshading and shading the translucent portion of the plastic panel;a pair of guide rails, wherein the guide rails are fixed to the plastic panel to face each other and extend in an opening-and-closing direction of the shading sheet to hold the shading sheet in a manner permitting the shading sheet to be opened and closed;a roll-up member for rolling up the shading sheet;a frame, which extends in a facing direction of the guide rails, links the guide rails to each other and holds the roll-up member;an elongated hole formed in at least one of end portions of the frame in the facing direction of the guide rails, wherein the elongated hole extends at least in the facing direction of the guide rails; andan engaging member inserted into the elongated hole, wherein the engaging member engages with the guide rails and the frame to permit relative movement of the guide rails and the frame at least in the facing direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 24
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Shading assembly

Номер: US20130186578A1
Автор: Paul Lin
Принадлежит: Macauto Industrial Co Ltd

A shading assembly includes two parallel longitudinal guide rails that have respective longitudinal channels. A curtain has two lateral guided sides received in the channels. Two spiral spring strips are respectively inserted into the channels. Two connection strings respectively fasten the spiral spring strips to the guided sides. Each of the spiral spring strips has a plurality of spaced-apart connection holes. Each of the connection strings is sewn to a corresponding one of the spiral spring strips and a corresponding one of the guided sides and passes through the connection holes.

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Номер записи: 25
25-07-2013 дата публикации

ROLL BLIND FOR VEHICLES

Номер: US20130187403A1
Автор: Jang Myung-Kwon, Kim Eun-Bum, Park Je-Hyeon, Yun Seung-Min
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides a roll blind for a vehicle, comprising: a guide frame formed in an inner circumference of an opening formed in a sun roof of the vehicle; a fixing shaft fixed to either of anterior and posterior areas of the vehicle on the guide frame; an opening shaft disposed on the other one of the anterior and posterior areas of the vehicle to which the fixing shaft is fixed, the opening shaft sliding along the guide frame in a forward/backward direction of the vehicle; a blind, of which both ends are fixed to the opening shaft and the fixing shaft and which is disposed to selectively cover the opening according to a sliding operation of the opening shaft; and a pressing unit disposed between the fixing shaft and the opening shaft, sliding along the guide frame, rolling a central portion of the blind upward from an upper side of the blind in right and left directions of the vehicle, simultaneously wrapping two sides of the blind and simultaneously providing tension to the blind that moves from the anterior and posterior areas of the vehicle. In the roll blind for the vehicle according to the present invention, the use of only one pressing unit to open/close the blind in the forward/backward direction effectively provides a simple structure with reduced weight. Additionally, deflection of the blind is effectively prevented and manufacturing costs are reduced due to the simple structure. 1. A roll blind for a vehicle , comprising:a guide frame formed in an inner circumference of an opening formed in a sun roof of the vehicle;a fixing shaft fixed to either of anterior and posterior areas of the vehicle on the guide frame;an opening shaft disposed on the other one of the anterior and posterior areas of the vehicle to which the fixing shaft is fixed, the opening shaft sliding along the guide frame in a forward/backward direction of the vehicle;a blind, of which both ends are fixed to the opening shaft and the fixing shaft and which is disposed to ...

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Номер записи: 26
25-07-2013 дата публикации

ROOF SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130187412A1
Автор: Geurts Ruud, Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

A roof system includes a closure that opens a roof opening in a vehicle. An operating mechanism for the closure includes a first device including a lever configured to move the rear edge of the closure towards a raised position above the roof. A second device includes a lever configured to move the front edge of the closure in a vertical direction. At least one of the levers has a first pivotal connection at a first end of the closure, and spaced second and third connections connecting the respective lever at least to a guiding slide. At least one of the levers is pivotally connected to a sliding member at one of said second and third connections. The sliding member is separate from the guiding slide, slides in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail and is supported by the guide rail in directions perpendicularly to the longitudinal sliding direction. 1. A roof system for a vehicle having a roof opening in a roof part thereof , comprising:at least a closure which is movable between a closed position in which it closes the roof opening and an open position in which it opens the roof opening and is positioned at least partially above an adjoining roof part;a stationary guide rail at each longitudinal side of said roof opening, configured to slidably guide an operating mechanism that operates the closure in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, said operating mechanism comprising:a first device including a first lever configured to move a rear edge of the closure towards a raised position relative to the closed position and above the adjoining roof part;a second device including a second lever configured to move a front edge of the closure in a vertical direction; anda guiding slide which is slidably accommodated in the guide rail and operably coupled to the first device and the second device so as to move the closure both in vertical and in horizontal directions through the first and second devices;a sliding member configured to slide in a longitudinal ...

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Номер записи: 27
25-07-2013 дата публикации

Control apparatus

Номер: US20130190974A1
Автор: Koji Nagase, Nobuyasu Bessho
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A control apparatus includes a first drive device driving a movable panel, a first detection device detecting a state of the movable panel, a second drive device driving a sunshade, a second detection device detecting a state of the sunshade, and a control device controlling one of the first and second drive devices to stop an operation of a succeeding member serving as one of the movable panel and the sunshade configured to be positioned behind a preceding member serving as the other of the movable panel and the sunshade relative to each of the opening position and the closing position, in a case where a distance between the movable panel and the sunshade becomes smaller than a predetermined distance on a basis of a position of the movable panel detected by the first drive device and a position of the sunshade detected by the second drive device.

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Номер записи: 28
01-08-2013 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20130193720A1
Автор: Yoshida Osamu
Принадлежит: Webasto SE

A sunroof apparatus including a front panel and a rear panel closing a roof opening, having a slider coupling mechanism interlocking between a front slider actuating the front panel and a rear slider actuating the rear panel while achieving a simplified structure and compacted size thereof with its number of parts reduced. The coupling arm is swingably pivotally supported by the rear slider, and the coupling arm is provided with a stopper for regulating the back-and-forth movement of the rear slider by fitting to a locking hole formed in the guide rail, and the front slider is provided with a coupling pin and the coupling arm is provided with a coupling cam groove, and the front slider is moved backward so that the coupling pin and the coupling cam groove are engaged with each other to thereby swing the coupling arm so that the stopper is disengaged from the locking hole and the rear slider being interlocked with the front slider is rendered to be moved back and forth. 14. A sunroof apparatus including a front panel retractably opening/closing a front portion of a roof opening formed in a roof of a vehicle and a rear panel retractably opening/closing a rear portion of said roof opening () , the sunroof apparatus comprising:a front slider actuating the front panel by moving back and forth; a rear slider actuating the rear panel by moving back and forth; and a guide rail guiding the front slider and the rear slider in a manner of being movable back and forth, whereinthe front slider is moved backward so as to be coupled to the rear slider, whereby the rear slider being interlocked with the front slider is rendered to be moved back and forth, whereina coupling arm is swingably pivotally supported in a front portion of the rear slider, and the coupling arm is provided with a stopper for regulating the back-and-forth movement of the rear slider by fitting to a locking hole formed in said guide rail, wherein{'b': '30', 'one of said front slider () and the coupling arm is ...

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Номер записи: 29
22-08-2013 дата публикации

Mounting Structure For Film-Shaped Electric Device

Номер: US20130214562A1
Автор: HORIUCHI Shigehito, IWAYA Tsutomu, Uehara Tatsuaki, YOSHIOKA Junya
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Provided is a mounting structure for mounting a film-shaped electric device to a glass panel, comprising: a resin panel attached to a surface of the film-shaped electric device to form a panel-shaped electric device having first and second edges; and first and second retaining members attached to one surface of the glass panel in correspondence with the first and second edges of the panel-shaped electric device, respectively, each first and second retaining member defining a groove such that the groove opens toward a region of the glass panel to be covered by the panel-shaped electric device, wherein the panel-shaped electric device is retained by the first and second retaining members with the first and second edges of the panel-shaped electric device being received in the corresponding grooves such that the surface of the film-shaped electric device having the resin panel attached thereto faces away from the glass panel. 1. A mounting structure for mounting a film-shaped electric device to a glass panel , comprising:a resin panel attached to a surface of the film-shaped electric device to form a panel-shaped electric device jointly with the film-shaped electric device, the panel-shaped electric device having a first edge and a second edge; andfirst and second retaining members attached to one surface of the glass panel in correspondence with the first and second edges of the panel-shaped electric device, respectively, each of the first and second retaining members defining a groove such that the groove opens toward a region of the glass panel to be covered by the panel-shaped electric device,wherein the panel-shaped electric device is retained by the first and second retaining members with the first and second edges of the panel-shaped electric device being received in the grooves defined by the first and second retaining members, respectively, such that the surface of the film-shaped electric device having the resin panel attached thereto faces away from the ...

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Номер записи: 30
12-09-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle sun roof apparatus

Номер: US20130234475A1
Автор: Shintaro Katsura
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

Provided is a vehicle sun roof apparatus including a movable panel, a supporting bracket, a guide rail, and a sliding member including: a holding portion provided on either one of the rear end portion of the sliding member and the supporting bracket so as to project in the vehicle width direction, and a holding groove provided on the other one of the rear end portion of the sliding member and the supporting bracket and configured to allow the holding portion to be locked in so as to introduce the movable panel to the fully-closed state when the movable panel is transferred to the fully-closed state.

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Номер записи: 31
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Rolling Cover System Motor Mount

Номер: US20130241230A1
Автор: James Edward Elsen, Steven J. Knight
Принадлежит: Shur Co LLC

A motorized rolling cover system for covering the top of an open-top vehicle. The system includes a cover, a shaft, a motor assembly, an arm assembly and a motor mount that supports the motor assembly on the arm assembly. The motor mount is pivotally attached to the end of the arm assembly to provide pivotal movement of the mount in a single plane. The plane of pivotal movement is either the same as (i.e., parallel to) the plane defined by the arm and the shaft, or is perpendicular to the arm-shaft plane.

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Номер записи: 32
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Device for sealing the aperture of a tipped-back sliding roof

Номер: US20130241243A1
Автор: Kari Rudolfi
Принадлежит: Gemo G Moritz GmbH and Co KG

The invention relates to a device for sealing the aperture of a tipped-back sliding roof of a car. The device has a control device designed to monitor the gearbox of the car and ensure that the aperture is sealed when the reverse gear is engaged.

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Номер записи: 33
19-09-2013 дата публикации

OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130241244A1
Автор: Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

An open roof construction for a vehicle is provided, comprising a roof opening in a stationary roof part, a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening and two panel operating assemblies positioned at two opposite longitudinal sides of the roof opening. As seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the panel operating assemblies have a varying width in the transverse direction of the vehicle. In one embodiment the width of the panel operating assemblies varies in a gradual and/or step-wise fashion. In another embodiment the width of the panel operating assemblies decreases in a forward and/or backward direction of the vehicle. 1. An open roof construction for a vehicle , comprising a roof opening in a stationary roof part , a movable panel for opening and closing said roof opening and two panel operating assemblies positioned at two opposite longitudinal sides of the roof opening , wherein , as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle , the panel operating assemblies each having a varying width in the transverse direction of the vehicle.2. The open roof construction according to claim 1 , wherein the width of each of the panel operating assemblies varies in a gradual and/or step-wise fashion.3. The open roof construction according to claim 1 , wherein the width of each of the panel operating assemblies decreases in a forward and/or backward direction of the vehicle.4. The open roof construction according to claim 1 , and further comprising a movable blind for cooperation with the roof opening and two blind guides positioned at two opposite longitudinal sides of the roof opening claim 1 , wherein each blind guide at least partly follows the contour provided by the varying width of a corresponding one of the panel operating assemblies.5. The open roof construction according to claim 1 , wherein the panel operating assemblies extend substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and wherein the width of each of said panel ...

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Номер записи: 34
19-09-2013 дата публикации

SUNROOF GLASS LIFTING PREVENTION DEVICE AND SUNROOF ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130241245A1
Автор: Cho Jeong Sik, Chung Ho Gie, Jeon Seung, KIM Kihwan, Song Sea Cheoul
Принадлежит:

A sunroof glass lifting prevention device may include at least one holder that may be provided to corresponding to a front end portion of a sunroof glass and that supports the front end portion of the sunroof glass. 1. A sunroof glass lifting prevention device , comprising:at least one holder that is provided to corresponding to a front end portion of a sunroof glass and that supports the front end portion of the sunroof glass.2. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one holder is disposed between a roof panel and the front end portion of the sunroof glass and supports the roof panel corresponding to the front end portion of the sunroof glass claim 1 , the at least one holder being mounted to the sunroof frame.3. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one holder is made of one material that is selected from resin claim 1 , plastic claim 1 , and rubber materials having ductility.4. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one holder is formed in a “U” shape.5. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one holder includes:a body that is fixed to the sunroof frame and that supports a portion of a weather strip corresponding to the front end portion of the sunroof glass; anda glass guide that is integrally formed with the body and that covers and supports the front end portion of the sunroof glass at with the weather strip.6. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 5 , wherein the body includes a fixing rib that is extended in a lower part thereof and that is connected to the sunroof frame.7. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 5 , wherein the glass guide has an upper surface of a streamline shape.8. The sunroof glass lifting prevention device of claim 7 , wherein the body further includes a coupling rib that is integrally extended from the body and that is disposed at a predetermined gap ...

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Номер записи: 35
26-09-2013 дата публикации

ROLL TARP SYSTEM

Номер: US20130249236A1
Автор: Morrill Nathan H., Smith Carlson, Smith Fred P.
Принадлежит: Wastequip, LLC

A roll tarp system is provided which includes a container, a roll pipe, a tarp sized to cover an open top of the container, a power mechanism for rolling the roll pipe from a closed position in which the tarp covers the open top to an open position in which the open top is exposed, and an arm assembly having a flexible arm portion. The arm assembly biases the roll pipe toward the closed position when the roll pipe is in the open position. 1. A roll tarp system comprising:a container having two sides, a first end, a second end, a bottom and an open top;a roll pipe;a tarp, wherein a first side of the tarp is secured to a first side of the container and a second side of the tarp is secured to the roll pipe;a power mechanism operably connected with the roll pipe for rolling the rotating the roll pipe for rolling the roll pipe from a closed position in which the tarp covers the open top to an open position in which the open top is exposed; andat least one flexible assembly, wherein one end of the flexible arm assembly is attached to the container and a second end of the flexible arm assembly is connected to the power mechanism;wherein the flexible arm assembly biases the roll pipe toward the closed position when the roll pipe is in the open position.2. The roll tarp system of claim 1 , wherein the arm assembly comprises an arm mount connected to the container claim 1 , a flexible arm portion connected to the aim mount claim 1 , and a rigid arm portion connected between the flexible arm portion and the power mechanism.3. The roll tarp system of claim 1 , wherein the arm assembly comprises an arm mount connected to the container claim 1 , and a flexible arm portion connected between the arm mount and the power mechanism.4. The roll tarp system of claim 1 , further comprising a second flexible arm assembly.5. The roll tarp system of claim 4 , wherein one end of the second flexible arm assembly is attached to the container and a second end of the flexible arm assembly is ...

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Номер записи: 36
26-09-2013 дата публикации

Convertible Tarp System

Номер: US20130249237A1
Автор: Damsi Everest, Knepper Andrew, Weschke Kenneth
Принадлежит:

A convertible tarp system provides an extendable and retractable enclosure especially suited for covering a flatbed trailer. The convertible tarp system includes a plurality of bows and trolleys that support a tarp structure. A guide track defines a longitudinal path of movement and supports the trolleys for movement along the longitudinal path. The guide track is configured to substantially restrict lateral movement of the trolleys along the longitudinal path. 2. The convertible tarp system of wherein the guide track includes a channel that supports the trolley assembly for movement claim 1 , the channel having an external width that is equal to the first width and a recessed portion configured to accommodate one of the support rollers claim 1 , the intermediate roller claim 1 , and the guide rollers claim 1 , the recessed portion having a width that is less than the external width.3. The convertible tarp system of wherein the guide track includes a retaining groove that engages a splash guard claim 1 , the splash guard providing a shield against debris.4. The convertible tarp system of wherein the splash guard is a flexible splash guard that extends between the guide track and a portion of a trailer.5. The convertible tarp system of wherein the trolley assembly is a plurality of trolley assemblies that are configured as at least one of an end trolley assembly and an intermediate trolley assembly claim 1 , the end trolley includes a base member having a mirror-image characteristic such that the end trolley is configured to be mounted in a plurality of positions on a trailer.6. The convertible tarp system of wherein the end trolley includes spaced-apart cutouts configured to fix the position of a back bow relative to the guide track.7. The convertible tarp system of wherein the guide rollers contact the guide track in the recessed portion.8. The convertible tarp system of wherein the trolley is an intermediate trolley and an end trolley includes a pair of support ...

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Номер записи: 37
26-09-2013 дата публикации

ROOF WEATHER STRIP FOR MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130249254A1
Автор: KIKUCHI Koichi, Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.

A roof weather strip capable of being readily attached to the motor vehicle with reduced costs. The roof weather strip adapted to effect a seal between a sliding panel and a fixed panel composing a vehicle roof, includes a base portion for attachment to an edge of a fixed base panel adapted to attach the fixed panel, and a seal portion for contacting the sliding panel. The base portion includes a panel engaging section for engagement with the edge of the fixed base panel, and a rim engaging section for engagement with a panel rim attached to the edge of the fixed panel. The panel engaging section is formed on the lower surface side of the base portion, and the rim engaging section is formed on the upper surface side of the base portion. 1. A roof weather strip for a motor vehicle , of which a roof includes a roof panel composed of a plurality of panels arranged frontwardly and rearwardly of a vehicle body so as to cover an opening provided in the roof of the vehicle body , wherein at least one panel of the roof panel is a sliding panel that is slidable , at least another panel of the roof panel , which is located on one of a front side and a rear side of the sliding panel , is a fixed panel that is fixed to the roof , and the roof weather strip effects a seal between the sliding panel and the fixed panel , comprising:a base portion for attachment to an edge of a fixed base panel adapted to attach the fixed panel; anda seal portion for contacting the sliding panel, wherein said base portion includes a panel engaging section for engagement with said edge of said fixed base panel, and a rim engaging section for engagement with a panel rim attached to an edge of the fixed panel,said panel engaging section is formed on a lower surface side of said base portion, andsaid rim engaging section is formed on an upper surface side of said base portion.2. The roof weather strip as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said fixed base panel has a downwardly recessed recess along said edge ...

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Номер записи: 38
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Panoramic Roof Module For A Vehicle

Номер: US20130264844A1
Автор: Behmer Darrell Paul, Comfort Jeffrey, Song Solomon H.
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

A vehicle is provided with a panoramic sunroof system. A movable roof panel operates to open and define a panoramic roof opening. In a panoramic open position, the roof panel overlaps at least half of the rear-view window. A split-line of a trunk is defined by the intersection of the roof panel and the trunk lid. 1. A vehicle comprising:a rear-view window;a sunroof system having a movable roof panel operable to define a panoramic roof opening, wherein in a panoramic open position, the roof panel overlaps at least half of the rear-view window; anda trunk lid, wherein a split-line of a trunk is defined by the intersection of the roof panel and the trunk lid.2. The vehicle of wherein when the trunk is in an open position and the roof panel is in the panoramic open position at least a portion of the trunk overlaps the roof panel.3. The vehicle of wherein the roof panel has a curvature substantially similar to a curvature portion of the rear-view window such that in the panoramic open position claim 1 , the roof panel is offset and generally parallel to the rear-view window.4. The vehicle of wherein the roof panel extends generally from a front pillar to a rear pillar in a closed position and when the roof panel is in the panoramic open position claim 1 , at least half of the roof panel extend rearward of the rear pillar.5. The vehicle of wherein a front portion of the roof panel has a downward curvature that extends at an angle from an apex of the roof panel when the roof panel is in a closed position claim 1 , and wherein an open position claim 1 , the front portion of the roof panel generally prevents airflow from going under the roof panel thereby preventing lift forces on the roof panel.6. The vehicle of wherein in the panoramic open position the roof panel overlaps a least a portion of a field of view through the rear-view window.7. The vehicle of further comprising a wind deflector claim 1 , wherein the roof panel does not extend above the wind deflector when the ...

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Номер записи: 39
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle sun roof apparatus

Номер: US20130264845A1
Автор: Kiyozumi Fukami, Kohji Matsuoka, Shintaro Katsura, Shintaro Suzuki, Tetsuya Hirata
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

Provided is a vehicle sun roof apparatus comprising: a movable panel configured to open and close an opening section, a guide rail provided at an edge portion of the opening section in the vehicle width direction, a sliding member linked to an edge portion of the movable panel in the vehicle width direction and provided along the guide rail so as to be movable in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, a check mechanism configured to release a movement lock of the movable panel by locking the movement of the movable panel, and an engagement and disengagement switching mechanism provided with a first member supported by either the sliding member or the edge portion of the movable panel in the vehicle width direction.

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Номер записи: 40
10-10-2013 дата публикации

Panoramic Roof Module for a Vehicle

Номер: US20130268163A1
Автор: Artem Poliakov, Bryan Underwood, Jeffrey Comfort
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A panoramic vehicle sunroof system is provided. The panoramic sunroof system has a movable roof panel operable to define a sunroof opening extending generally from a front pillar to a rear pillar. A sunroof controller is configured to receive input indicative of vehicle speed and automatically control movement of the panel. The sunroof controller commands movement of the roof panel from a first open position to a second open position having an opening distance less than in the first position when speed exceeds a threshold. In the second position, wind noise is reduced.

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Номер записи: 41
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Drive system for a sliding roof or a window opener

Номер: US20130276560A1
Автор: Michael Heidan
Принадлежит: Individual

A drive unit for a motor vehicle having a guide element, a function unit guided by the guide element and which is movable via a motor, and a carrier guided by the guide element and coupled to the function unit. The carrier includes a coupling element movable relative to a main body of the carrier, so that to bring about an engaged state the coupling element is arranged in a first position inside a receptacle of the guide element to fix the carrier on the guide element, and to bring about a coupled state the carrier is arranged in a second position inside a recess of the function unit so that the carrier is moved together with the function unit. The carrier has a securing element that is movable relative to the main body and which, in a fixing position, prevents movement of the coupling element out of the first position.

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Номер записи: 42
14-11-2013 дата публикации

Roll-up Tarp Apparatus

Номер: US20130300147A1
Автор: Schmeichel Charles M., Wock Shawn J.
Принадлежит: AGRI-COVER, INC.

A roll-up tarp apparatus for attachment to an open top truck trailer having a truck box, having end caps at each end that partially cover the top opening. Preferred embodiments include at least one magnet on at least one of the end caps; even more preferably, a plurality of magnets along each end of the end caps, which are configured to releasably secure the flexible tarp to the end cap when the flexible tarp is in the secured position. Preferably, the flexible tarp is wound around an elongated roll bar that is secured to at least one arm that connects the elongated roll bar to the truck box and selectively activates movement of the elongated roll bar to move the flexible tarp from an open position to a secured position. Various embodiments include biasing members to bias the arm(s). 1. A roll-up tarp apparatus in combination with an open top truck trailer; the combination comprising: 'an open top truck trailer having a truck box, the truck box having a top opening, two ends and first and second longitudinal sides, the truck box being further equipped with end caps at each of the two ends, wherein each end cap partially covers the top opening; wherein at least one end cap includes at least one magnet;', 'an open top truck trailer including a flexible tarp, the tarp having first and second lateral edges and first and second longitudinal edges; wherein the first longitudinal edge can be interconnected to the first longitudinal side of the truck box; wherein one of the lateral edges includes a portion of ferromagnetic material;', 'an elongated roll bar member attached to the second longitudinal edge of the tarp; the elongated roll bar member having first and second ends; wherein the tarp can be wound around the elongated roll bar member such that the respective lateral edges of the flexible tarp are wound around the elongated roll bar along with the ferromagnetic material, which is attached thereto, when the flexible tarp is gathered on the elongated roll bar; and, 'a ...

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Номер записи: 43
14-11-2013 дата публикации

COMBINATION TRAILER

Номер: US20130302105A1
Автор: Pritchett Benjamin J., Stroup Randy D.
Принадлежит: FIRST CLASS SERVICES, INC.

A combination trailer is provided that includes a rear self-discharge trailer having a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, and two opposing side panels. The side panels of the combination trailer have a height that is less than the height of the front portion. An enclosure system is also included in the combination trailer and selectively covers an open top of the rear self-discharge trailer. One or more one locking pin assemblies are also included in the combination trailer and are attached to at least one of the side panels of the rear self-discharge trailer such that the locking pin assemblies can be used to secure the enclosure system in a desired position. 1. A combination trailer , comprising:a rear self-discharge trailer having a bottom surface, a front portion, a back portion, and two opposing side panels, the side panels having a height that is less than the height of the front portion;an enclosure system adapted to selectively cover an open top of the rear self-discharge trailer; andat least one locking pin assembly attached to one of the side panels of the rear self-discharge trailer, the locking pin assembly for securing the enclosure system in a desired position.2. The combination trailer of claim 1 , wherein the enclosure system comprises:a pair of longitudinal guide tracks secured to the opposing side panels of the rear self-discharge trailer;a plurality of inverted U-shaped members, each U-shaped member having a horizontal portion that is substantially parallel to the bottom surface of the rear self-discharge trailer and a pair of vertical leg portions extending downwardly from the horizontal portion and terminating adjacent to the guide tracks;a means for connecting the vertical leg portions to the longitudinal guide tracks; anda flexible tarp extending over the plurality of inverted U-shaped members.3. The combination trailer of claim 2 , wherein the means for connecting the vertical leg portions of the U-shaped members to the ...

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Номер записи: 44
21-11-2013 дата публикации

ROOF APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20130307292A1
Автор: FUKADA Ryuta, IDE Yoshitaka, MATSUI Tatsuya, Muranaka Makoto
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A roof apparatus for a vehicle includes a movable panel configured to open and close an opening portion, a sunshade configured to be opened in association with an opening operation of the movable panel, a guide rail, a sliding member causing the movable panel in a fully-closed state to move to a tilt state and to perform the opening operation, an engaging member mounted on a front portion of the movable panel and including an engaging portion and a mounting portion at which the engaging member is mounted on the movable panel, the engaging portion is arranged at a vehicle front side relative to the mounting portion, and an engaged member provided at the sunshade, the engaged member is pressed by the engaging portion when the movable panel performs the opening operation. 1. A roof apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a movable panel configured to open and close an opening portion provided at a roof portion of a vehicle;a sunshade configured to adjust light transmission at the opening portion and configured to be opened in association with an opening operation of the movable panel;a guide rail provided at an edge portion of the opening portion in a vehicle width direction and extending in a vehicle front/rear direction;a sliding member connected to an edge portion of the movable panel in the vehicle width direction and being movable along the guide rail in the vehicle front/rear direction, the sliding member causing the movable panel in a fully-closed state to move to a tilt state and causing the movable panel to perform the opening operation, by moving in the vehicle front/rear direction;an engaging member mounted on a front portion of the movable panel in the vehicle front/rear direction, and including an engaging portion and a mounting portion at which the engaging member is mounted on the movable panel, the engaging portion being arranged at a vehicle front side relative to the mounting portion and extending downwardly; andan engaged member provided at the sunshade ...

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Номер записи: 45
21-11-2013 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20130307293A1
Автор: KOKUBO Yusuke, MARUYAMA Jun, NAGASHIMA Yoji
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A sunroof apparatus includes a supporting bracket configured to support a movable panel, the movable panel opening and closing an opening portion, a guide rail extending in a vehicle front/rear direction, a sliding member connected to the supporting bracket and driven to be movable along the guide rail, a driving member driving the sliding member and causing the movable panel to move upwardly and downwardly and to perform a sliding movement in the vehicle rear direction, a gutter member which extends in the vehicle width direction and is movable along the guide rail and an engaging/disengaging portion provided at the movable panel or at the supporting bracket and being disconnected from the gutter member in a fully-closed state and being connected to the gutter member in a tilt-down state. 1. A sunroof apparatus , comprising:a supporting bracket configured to support an edge portion of a movable panel in a vehicle width direction, the movable panel opening and closing an opening portion formed at a roof portion of a vehicle;a guide rail configured to be provided at an edge portion of the opening portion in the vehicle width direction and to extend in a vehicle front/rear direction;a sliding member connected to the supporting bracket and driven to be movable along the guide rail in the vehicle front/rear direction;a driving member driving the sliding member and causing a rear portion of the movable panel in a fully-closed state to move upwardly relative to a front portion of the movable panel so that the movable panel moves from the fully-closed state to a tilt-up state,the driving member driving the sliding member, and causing the rear portion of the movable panel in the fully-closed state to move downwardly relative to the front portion of the movable panel so that the movable panel moves from the fully-closed state to a tilt-down state and causing the movable panel to perform a sliding movement in the vehicle rear direction while keeping the movable panel in the ...

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Номер записи: 46
21-11-2013 дата публикации

SIDE TRACK FOR A VEHICULAR SUN ROOF

Номер: US20130307294A1
Автор: Dryselius Joakim, Soederstroem Peder
Принадлежит: VOLVO CAR CORPORATION

A side track for a vehicular sun roof comprises a first portion having a longitudinal extension for supporting the sun roof, and a second portion extending side by side, and connected to, at least a part of the first portion. Furthermore, at least a part of the second portion is arranged to pivot in relation to the first portion in order to absorb impact energy from a colliding object. A sun roof arrangement comprising such a side track, and a vehicle comprising such a sun roof arrangement or side track are also provided. 1. A side track for a vehicular sun roof , the side track comprising:a first portion having a longitudinal extension for supporting the sun roof; anda second portion extending side by side, and connected to, at least a part of the first portion;wherein at least a part of the second portion is arranged to pivot in relation to the first portion in order to absorb impact energy from a colliding object.2. The side track according to wherein the second portion comprises an attachment channel and/or a roller blind guide extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension of the first portion.3. The side track according to wherein the second portion comprises at least one weak zone configured to allow pivoting of the at least a part of the second portion in relation to the first portion to occur about the at least one weak zone.4. The side track according to wherein the at least one weak zone extends substantially parallel to the longitudinal extension of the first portion.5. The side track according to wherein the at least one weak zone extends along at least a portion of an interface between the first portion and the second portion.6. The side track according to further comprising an attachment channel and a roller blind guide claim 3 , wherein the at least one weak zone extends along at least a portion of an interface between the attachment channel and the roller blind guide.7. The side track according to wherein the at least one weak zone ...

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Номер записи: 47
21-11-2013 дата публикации

ROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20130307295A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A roof apparatus includes a weather strip arranged at a position where a frontward link member and a rearward link member slide thereon at a position outward of either a first edge portion of a front panel or a second edge portion of a rear panel in a state where the front panel makes a sliding movement. Each of the frontward link member and the rearward link member includes a frontward guide surface and a rearward guide surface generating a component of force that makes the weather strip to resiliently deform upwardly, the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface arranged at end surfaces of the frontward guide surface and the rearward guide surface, the end surfaces that come into contact with the weather strip first in a state where the frontward link member and the rearward link member move in a frontward-rearward direction together with the front panel. 1. A roof apparatus , comprising:a front panel configured to open and close a frontward area of an opening that is formed on a roof portion of a vehicle;a rear panel covering a rearward area of the opening;a first end portion made of resin formed at a peripheral portion of the front panel and a second end portion made of resin formed at a peripheral portion of the rear panel, the first end portion and the second end portion configured to align edges of the first end portion and the second end portion, the edges that are in a vehicle width direction, the edges that are viewed from a direction that looks at a design surface of the roof portion of the vehicle;a frontward link member connected to a frontward portion of an end area in the vehicle width direction of the front panel and a rearward link member connected to a rearward portion of an end area in the vehicle width direction of the front panel, the frontward link member and the rearward link member configured to move the front panel in an upward-downward direction relative to the opening and configured to provide the front panel with a sliding ...

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Номер записи: 48
21-11-2013 дата публикации

ROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20130307296A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A roof apparatus includes a weather strip including a portion to be retained, and first and second seal portions which are connected to an upper end of the portion to be retained. A thickness of the first seal portion gradually reduces from a first end portion positioned at an upper end side of the portion to be retained towards a first turned back portion, and gradually increases from the first turned back portion towards a second end portion provided at a lower end portion of the portion to be retained. A thickness of the second end portion is smaller than that of the first end portion. A distance in a vehicle height direction from a lower end of the first seal portion to the first turned back portion is greater than a distance from an upper end of the first seal portion to the first turned back portion. 1. A roof apparatus comprising:a movable panel moving upward and downward relative to an opening portion formed on a roof portion of a vehicle for opening and closing the opening portion;a weather strip retained at a retaining member provided at the roof portion;a cooperating member moving upward and downward in a vehicle height direction in response to an upward and downward operation of the movable panel to protrude and retract through a clearance between a peripheral rim end of the movable panel and the retaining member;the weather strip including a portion to be retained being retained by the retaining member, a first seal portion which is connected to an upper end of the portion to be retained and liquid-tightly contacts the peripheral rim end of the movable panel in a state where the movable panel is in a fully closed state, and a second seal portion which is connected to an upper end of the portion to be retained and liquid-tightly contacts an opening end of the opening portion in the state where the movable panel is in the fully closed state; whereinthe first seal portion is connected to a lower end portion of the portion to be retained, a thickness of the ...

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Номер записи: 49
28-11-2013 дата публикации

ROLL-UP TARP CONVERSION KIT AND METHODS OF USE

Номер: US20130313855A1
Автор: Schmeichel Charles M.
Принадлежит: AGRI-COVER, INC.

A motorized conversion kit for converting manually operated roll tarps includes front and rear arm assemblies and a roll tube extension. The front arm assembly includes a drive assembly that drives an output shaft. The output shaft is removably connectable to the roll tube extension that is connected to a modified roll tube. The connection between the output shaft and the roll tube extension has two distinct modes. The output shaft can be removably connected to the roll tube extension with a clevis pin such that the output shaft and the roll tube extension rotate together or the output shaft can be retained within the roll tube extension by a roll pin residing in a peripheral grove in the output shaft so that the output shaft may rotate independently of the roll tube extension. Methods of installing and using the conversion kit are also disclosed. 1. A conversion kit for converting a manually operated roll-up tarp assembly to a motor driven roll-up tarp assembly; the manually operated roll-up tarp assembly including a flexible tarp and a roll tube upon which the flexible tarp can be gathered and from which the flexible tarp can be unfurled when the flexible tarp is gathered upon the roll tube; the roll tube having a first length and first and second ends; the conversion kit comprising:a first arm assembly including a motor having an output shaft, wherein the output shaft has an outer surface and the outer surface includes a first groove;a first pin; anda roll tube extension; the roll tube extension having first and second end segments and an inner surface that defines a hollow interior proximate the first end segment; the first end segment being constructed and shaped so that the first end segment can slide onto the output shaft to become connected therewith; wherein the roll tube can be modified by removing a portion of the roll tube proximate the second end to form a modified roll tube that has a second length;wherein the second length is shorter than the first ...

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Номер записи: 50
05-12-2013 дата публикации

INITIALIZATION STOP FOR A SLIDING ROOF CONTROL MECHANISM

Номер: US20130320717A1
Автор: Radmanic Stjepan
Принадлежит:

What is proposed is a vehicle roof which has a cover element which can be used to selectively close or at least partially expose a roof opening and which, with respect to a vertical vehicle longitudinal center plane, has a control mechanism for the cover element on each of the two sides, said control mechanism comprising a drive carriage which can be moved in a respective roof-mounted guide rail and controls a pivoting and/or displacement of the cover element, wherein the drive carriages are each connected to a pressure-resistant drive cable which can be driven by means of a drive motor. At least one of the control mechanisms has an initialization stop which, in a front or a rear end position of the cover element, engages in a corresponding guide rail cutout whose edge forms a counter-stop for the initialization stop. 1. A vehicle roof which has a cover element which can be used to selectively close or at least partially expose a roof opening and which , with respect to a vertical vehicle longitudinal center plane , has a control mechanism for the cover element on each of the two sides , said control mechanism comprising:a drive carriage which can be moved in a respective roof-mounted guide rail and controls a pivoting and/or displacement of the cover element,wherein the drive carriages are each connected to a pressure-resistant drive cable which can be driven by means of a drive motor, andwherein at least one of the control mechanisms has an initialization stop which, in a front or a rear end position of the cover element, engages in a corresponding guide rail cutout whose edge forms a counter-stop for the initialization stop.2. The vehicle roof as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the initialization stop is formed on one of the drive carriages.3. The vehicle roof as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the initialization stop is formed on a cable attachment element of the respective drive carriage.4. The vehicle roof as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the initialization stop is ...

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Номер записи: 51
12-12-2013 дата публикации

Sunshade apparatus

Номер: US20130328344A1
Автор: Jun Matsushita, Kazuhiko Yoshizawa, Takashi Kitani
Принадлежит: Aisin Seiki Co Ltd

A sunshade apparatus includes: a light blocking sheet to block light at an opening of a vehicle and open the opening; a winding member to which a first edge of the sheet is fixed and which is capable of winding and unwinding the sheet; turning members disposed on both sides of the opening in the width direction; a single rope member adjustably engaged with a second edge of the sheet in the operating direction, extending from both end portions of the second edge respectively toward the light-blocking side in the operating direction, and turning at both of the turning members respectively toward the opening side in the operating direction, and whose both side terminals are respectively fixed to both end portions of the winding member to be capable of being wound and unwound by the winding member; and an urging member to urge the winding member to rotate.

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Номер записи: 52
12-12-2013 дата публикации

OPEN ROOF SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20130328355A1
Автор: Manders Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes, Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит:

An open roof system for a vehicle comprises at least first and second movable elements, each movable between a retracted and a deployed position. At least two drive cable assemblies transfer the motor torque to said movable elements. The drive cable assemblies comprise a flexible first part having first and second ends, the first part being driven by a motor. The first end of the flexible first part connects to a first movable element, in a first direction, and a first guiding channel in a lateral guide guides the second end. The drive cable assembly further comprises an elongated second part, guided in a second guiding channel in a second direction towards a second movable element and connected thereto. During at least part of the operation, the elongated second part moves substantially in the same direction as the second end of the first part of the cable assembly. 1. An open roof system for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof , comprising:a stationary part configured to be fixed to the roof,at least first and second movable elements, which are each movable between a retracted position and a deployed position,a motor configured to drive the movable elements at least partly between the retracted and deployed positions,at least two drive cable assemblies configured to transfer torque of the motor to said movable elements, wherein the stationary part comprises at least first and second guiding channels and laterally positioned guides for respectively guiding the drive cable assemblies and the movable elements, whereby the drive cable assemblies comprise a flexible first part having first and second ends, said first part being driven by the motor, and wherein said first end of said flexible first part is connected to the first movable element, in a first direction, and said second end is guided in a first guiding channel in the lateral guide, said second end oriented in a direction substantially parallel to the first end towards said first movable element, ...

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Номер записи: 53
26-12-2013 дата публикации

ROLLER BLIND APPARATUS FOR PANORAMIC SUNROOFS

Номер: US20130341972A1
Автор: Choi Su-Yun, Gwak Seong-Min, Kim Jong-Rak, Park Chang-Min
Принадлежит: WEBASTO DONGHEE CO., LTD.

A roller blind apparatus for panoramic sunroofs, in which front and rear roller blinds can be opened or closed by respective motors, thereby providing more convenience to a user. The apparatus includes front and rear roller blinds; a first drive means generating drive power for opening or closing the front roller blind; a second drive means generating drive power for opening or closing the rear roller blind such that the rear roller blind can be operated separately from the front roller blind; a power transmission unit that transmits the drive power of the first drive means so as to allow a moving glass to be operated in conjunction with the opening/closing motion of the front roller blind; and a control unit that controls a supply of electric power to the first and second drive means so as to control the motions of the front and rear roller blinds. 1. A roller blind apparatus for panoramic sunroofs , comprising a front roller blind and a rear roller blind provided in front and rear sections of a sunroof that is installed in a vehicle roof panel , so that the front and rear roller blinds can be manually opened or closed by a user , further comprising:a first drive means that generates drive power for realizing an opening/closing motion of the front roller blind;a second drive means that generates drive power for realizing an opening/closing motion of the rear roller blind in such a way that the rear roller blind can be operated separately from the front roller blind;a power transmission unit that transmits the power of the first drive means so as to allow a moving glass to be operated in conjunction with the opening/closing motion of the front roller blind; anda control unit that controls a supply of electric power to the first and second drive means so as to control the motions of the front roller blind and the rear roller blind.2. The roller blind apparatus for panoramic sunroofs as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the power transmission unit is configured such that ...

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Номер записи: 54
26-12-2013 дата публикации

TWO-WAY INTERLOCK SLIDING SYSTEM AND ROLLER BLIND APPARATUS HAVNIG THE SAME

Номер: US20130341973A1
Автор: Choi Su-Yun, Gwak Seong-Min, Kim Jong-Rak, Park Chang-Min
Принадлежит: WEBASTO DONGHEE CO., LTD.

A two-way interlock sliding system and a roller blind apparatus having the system, which has a power transmission unit causing two drive units to interlock-slide using one motor, thereby realizing a simple construction of the apparatus. The roller blind apparatus includes a front roller blind provided in a sunroof of a vehicle, a rear roller blind interlocked with the front roller blind so as to be opened or closed simultaneously with the front roller blind; a drive means generating drive power; a moving glass operated in conjunction with opening or closing motions of the two roller blinds; a power transmission unit for transmitting the power of the drive means such that the moving glass can be operated in conjunction with the opening or closing motions of the two roller blinds; and a control unit for controlling the drive means so as to control operations of the two roller blinds. 1. A two-way interlock sliding system , comprising:a first drive unit sliding in opposite directions by a drive means;a second drive unit sliding in conjunction with a sliding motion of the first drive unit;a guide rail for guiding sliding motions of the first and second drive units; anda power transmission unit for transmitting power of the drive means such that the second drive unit can slide in conjunction with the sliding motion of the first drive unit, a first overmold mounted to the first drive unit and sliding inside the guide rail by the power of the drive means;', 'a winding guide mounted to an upper surface of the guide rail;', 'a guide lever configured such that, when the first overmold slides and reaches a position of the winding guide in a state in which the guide lever is inserted into the winding guide, the guide lever is rotated around a hinge provided in a first end thereof and is engaged with the first overmold, thereby sliding inside the guide rail; and', 'a second overmold mounted to the second drive unit, with the guide lever being hinged to an end of the second ...

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Номер записи: 55
09-01-2014 дата публикации

OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE

Номер: US20140008941A1
Автор: Manders Peter Christiaan Leonardus Johannes, Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

Open roof construction for a vehicle having a roof assembly with a panel and a mechanism for closing and opening a roof opening. The moving mechanism comprises two stationary guides extending at least partly in a non-parallel manner along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening and two pivot arms each having a first end movably attached to the panel and a second end connected to one of the stationary guides. Each pivot arm is provided with at least one guide member, whereas the movable panel comprises at least two guide parts along which the guide members will move when the respective pivot arms pivot around a respective pivot axis. The shape of said guide parts is such that as a result of the cooperation between corresponding guide members and guide parts the movable panel may be moved in a vertical and/or horizontal direction. 1. An open roof construction for a vehicle , comprising:a stationary roof part, having a roof opening provided therein;a panel which is movable between closed and open positions for closing and opening, respectively, said roof opening; anda moving mechanism for connecting the movable panel to the stationary roof and moving it with respect thereto, wherein the moving mechanism at least comprises:two stationary guides extending at least partly in a non-parallel manner along opposite longitudinal edges of the roof opening such that, as seen in a top plan view of the vehicle, a distance between the stationary guides varies at different lengthwise positions of the vehicle; two pivot arms which each operate between a respective one of the stationary guides and the movable panel and which each, at a first end, is movably attached to the movable panel with a substantially vertically extending pivot axis and which, closer to an opposite second end of the pivot arm, is guided by said respective one of the stationary guides, wherein further each pivot arm in the region of its second end is provided with at least one guide member, whereas the ...

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Номер записи: 56
16-01-2014 дата публикации

Winding mechanism for a sunscreen, said sunscreen and roof assembly

Номер: US20140014757A1
Автор: Johnny Elizabertus Anna Wulms
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group BV

A winding mechanism for a sunscreen for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle includes a winding tube which is rotatable around a central axis of rotation for winding and unwinding the sunscreen. At least one spring member biases the winding tube in a direction for winding the sunscreen thereon. A sleeve protects the spring member from causing noises and is manufactured of a flexible layered material, having at least a first and a second layer connected to each other and having different properties so that the layer in contact with the spring is wear resistant and the other layer has an elastic ability.

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Номер записи: 57
30-01-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING PARING LINE OF PANORAMIC SUNROOF

Номер: US20140028059A1
Автор: Cho Kuk Hyun, Kwak Kyoung Taek, SUNG Do Won
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

An apparatus adjusts a parting line of a panoramic sunroof comprising a moving glass and a rail. The apparatus includes a fixing bracket, a moving bracket, and a slide structure. The fixing bracket is disposed on a side surface of a rear end of the moving glass to be tiltable and movable in a straight line. The moving bracket is disposed on a curved path of the rail to be movable along a curved trajectory. The slide structure is connected between the fixing bracket and the moving bracket to enable curved movement by allowing the moving bracket to spread from the fixing bracket when the fixing bracket moves in a straight line. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a parting line of a panoramic sunroof comprising:a moving glass;a rail;a fixing bracket disposed on a side surface of a rear end of the moving glass tiltable and movable in a straight line;a moving bracket disposed on a curved path of the rail and movable along a curved trajectory; anda slide structure connected between the fixing bracket and the moving bracket to effect curved movement by allowing the moving bracket to spread from the fixing bracket when the fixing bracket moves in a straight line.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the slide structure comprises:a fixing frame integrally formed on an outer surface of the fixing bracket;a slider disposed inside the fixing frame to be movable along a width direction of a vehicle body and having an insertion aperture at a center thereof;a first spring connected between an inner side surface of the slider and one inner surface of the fixing frame and a second spring connected between an outer side surface of the slider and the other inner surface of the fixing frame;an insertion member formed on an inner side surface of the moving bracket; anda guide rod integrally connected to upper and lower surfaces inside the insertion member,wherein the fixing frame is inserted into the insertion member of the moving bracket together with the slider, and simultaneously, the ...

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Номер записи: 58
06-02-2014 дата публикации

STOWABLE ROOF ARRANGEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20140035311A1
Автор: Schulzki Markus
Принадлежит: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

A roof arrangement () of a motor vehicle is stowable and, in a closed position, extends between an upper windshield cowl and a fixed rollover hoop (). The roof arrangement () has a roof frame () which is articulated, via a linkage (), in a mount () that is fixed with respect to a bodyshell. Seals () run on both sides of the roof frame () and form seal strands in the closed position of the roof arrangement. Each seal () is divided into three over its length. A front portion () of the seal () is fastened to the roof frame (), a middle portion () of the seal () is fastened to a link () of the linkage () and a rear portion () of the seal () is fastened to a rear surface bow (). 1. A roof arrangement of a motor vehicle , the roof arrangement being stowable and , in a closed position , extends between an upper windshield cowl and a fixed rollover hoop , the roof arrangement comprising: a roof frame that is articulated via a linkage in a mount that is fixed with respect to a bodyshell; seals running on both sides of the roof frame , the seals , in the closed position of the roof arrangement , forming seal strands , each of the seals being divided to define a front portion fastened to the roof frame , a middle portion rearward of the front portion and fastened to a link of the linkage and a rear portion rearward of the middle portion and fastened to a rear surface bow.2. The roof arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the surface bow has a cutout laterally adjacent to the middle portion of the seal and disposed for receiving the linkage during movement of the roof arrangement.3. The roof arrangement of claim 1 , further comprising a projection projecting from the surface bow and oriented toward the outside claim 1 , the rear portion of the seal being fastened to the projection.4. The roof arrangement of claim 1 , wherein the linkage has a link pair on each side of the motor vehicle.5. The roof arrangement of claim 4 , wherein each of the link pairs has a main link and a control ...

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Номер записи: 59
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Sun Roof Wind Deflector and the Production Thereof

Номер: US20140035326A2
Автор: Rudolf Wimmer
Принадлежит: Webasto SE

A wind deflector for a vehicle roof which may be opened, having a displaceable cover element, comprising a stretchable deflector element made from a flat, flexible material and which with its lower edge region is fastened to a fixed roof portion via a lower edge strip and with its upper edge region is fastened to a pivotable extending clip via an upper edge strip. The upper edge strip and the lower edge strip are components of a peripheral plastics edge encapsulation of the deflector element.

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Номер записи: 60
06-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNROFF APPARATUS

Номер: US20140035329A1
Автор: Ohdoi Kozo, Yoshida Osamu
Принадлежит:

[Object] To provide a sunroof apparatus including a front panel and a rear panel closing a roof opening formed in a roof of a vehicle, capable of keeping a large distance in a back-and-forth direction between the supporting portions supporting the front and rear portions of the rear panel in a fully closed state of closing the roof opening by the front panel and the rear panel. 1. A sunroof apparatus including a front panel retractably opening/closing a front portion of a roof opening formed in a roof of a vehicle and a rear panel retractably opening/closing a rear portion of said roof opening , comprising:a front slider actuating the front panel by moving back and forth and a rear slider actuating the rear panel by moving back and forth, whereinin a fully closed state of closing the roof opening by the front panel and rear panel, a rear forward supporting portion supporting a front portion of the rear panel is provided in a rear portion of the front slider and a rear backward supporting portion supporting a rear portion of the rear panel is provided in the rear slider.2. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a pair of forward and backward rear lift guide grooves positioning in a rear side of the rear panel for moving the rear portion of the rear panel up and down and a slide groove sliding a rear forward supporting portion are formed in a rear lifter attached to a lower surface side of the rear panel claim 1 , and whereinthe front slider is moved backward so that the rear forward supporting portion slides along said slide groove so as to be positioned in a front end side of the forward rear lift guide groove, and the front slider and the rear slider being interlocked with each other are moved backward, whereby the rear forward supporting portion is moved within the forward rear lift guide groove and the rear backward supporting portion is moved within the backward rear lift guide groove to thereby lower the rear portion of the rear panel.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 61
13-02-2014 дата публикации

TONNEAU COVER LATCH SYSTEM

Номер: US20140042754A1
Автор: Spencer Michael R.
Принадлежит: Truxedo, Inc.

A tonneau system for a pickup bed having a bracket system connectable with a side wall of the pickup bed having a ratchet receiving member, a tonneau cover assembly having a pivotal first cover section and a second section, and a latching system operably coupled between the tonneau cover assembly and the bracket system. The latching system includes a ratchet striker member operably coupled to the tonneau cover assembly selectively engageable with the ratchet receiving member of the bracket system to define a latched condition of the first cover section of the tonneau cover assembly relative to the bracket system. An actuation system is operably coupled to the latching system to permit actuation of the latching system. The actuation system includes an actuation lever operably coupled to a drive member and the drive member being coupled to the latching system for actuation of the ratchet striker member. 1. A tonneau system for a pickup bed , said tonneau system comprising:a bracket system connectable with a side wall of the pickup bed, said bracket system having a ratchet receiving member;a tonneau cover assembly having at least a first cover section and a second section, said first cover section being pivotally coupled to said second section;a latching system operably coupled between said first cover section and said bracket system, said latching system having a ratchet striker member operably coupled to said first cover section and positionable between a ratchet engaging position and a ratchet disengaging position, said ratchet striker member being selectively engageable with said ratchet receiving member of said bracket system in said ratchet engaging position to define a latched condition of said first cover section of said tonneau cover assembly relative to said bracket system, said ratchet striker member being dis-engageable from said ratchet receiving member in said ratchet disengaging position to define an unlatched condition of said first cover section of ...

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Номер записи: 62
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNSHADE APPARATUS

Номер: US20140042777A1
Автор: Murasawa Akira
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Provided is a sunshade apparatus disposed under a sunroof panel installed in a fixed roof of a vehicle, comprising a frame having a plurality of frame openings arranged in a width direction of the vehicle, and a plurality of polarizing panel sets each of which is disposed correspondingly to one of the frame openings. The frame is formed to be higher in the middle portion thereof than both end portions thereof in the width direction so as to follow the shape of the fixed roof, and each polarizing panel set inclines to be higher as approaching the middle portion of the vehicle in the width direction. 1. A sunshade apparatus disposed under a sunroof panel equipped in a fixed roof of a vehicle , comprising:a frame having a plurality of frame openings arranged in a width direction of the vehicle; anda plurality of polarizing panel sets each of which is disposed correspondingly to one of the frame openings,wherein the frame is formed to be higher in the middle portion thereof than both end portions thereof in the width direction so as to follow the shape of the fixed roof, and each polarizing panel set inclines to be higher as approaching the middle portion of the vehicle in the width direction.2. The sunshade apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a pair of guide rails extending in a front-rear direction on both sides in the width direction of the fixed roof claim 1 ,wherein the frame can move along the pair of guide rails, and each end portion of the frame in the width direction has a shoe to slide within the corresponding guide rail.3. The sunshade apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein each polarizing panel set is constructed by positioning a lower polarizing panel under an upper polarizing panel, and at least one of the upper polarizing panel and the lower polarizing panel of each polarizing panel set has a panel body and a projecting portion projecting outward from the panel body,wherein a slider to move along a straight line is disposed in the frame, ...

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Номер записи: 63
13-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20140042778A1
Автор: Ohdoi Kozo, Yoshida Osamu
Принадлежит:

To improve layout performance of components for driving a panel in a sunroof apparatus adapted to retractably open/close a roof opening with two sheets of panels of front and rear panels. 1. A sunroof apparatus including a front panel closing a front portion of a roof opening of a vehicle and a rear panel closing a rear portion of said roof opening , the sunroof apparatus comprising:a guide rail below the front panel and the rear panel;a front slider supported movably back and forth by the guide rail between the front panel and the guide rail so as to be moved back and forth to thereby move the front panel up and down and move the front panel back and forth, and a front timing member locked by the front locking member provided in the side of the guide rail during the up-and-down movement of the front panel so as to regulate the back-and-forth movement of the front panel and the front timing member being disengaged from the front locking member during the back-and-forth movement of the front panel so as to be moved back and forth together with the front slider; anda rear slider supported movably back and forth by the guide rail between the guide rail and the rear panel so as to be moved back and forth to thereby move the rear panel up and down and move the rear panel back and forth, and a rear timing member locked by the rear locking member provided in the side of the guide rail during the up-and-down movement of the rear panel so as to regulate the back-and-forth movement of the rear panel and the rear timing member being disengaged from the rear locking member during the back-and-forth movement of the rear panel so as to be moved back and forth together with the rear slider, whereinsaid front timing member is located in the front side of the front panel and the rear timing member is located in the rear end side of the rear panel so that the front and rear timing members are moved back and forth within the same timing guide groove formed in the guide rail.2. The ...

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Номер записи: 64
20-02-2014 дата публикации

Electric Connection Structure for a Sunroof Device

Номер: US20140049100A1
Автор: IWAYA Tsutomu
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Provided is an electric connection structure for a sunroof device including a slidable sunroof panel having a first electric device mounted thereto, the electric connection structure comprising: vehicle body-side lead wires each having one end connected to a second electric device mounted to a vehicle body; panel-side lead wires each having one end connected to the first electric device; vehicle body-side electrodes provided to a part of the vehicle body and connected to the other ends of the vehicle body-side lead wires, respectively; and panel-side electrodes provided to a part of the sunroof panel and connected to the other ends of the panel-side lead wires, respectively, wherein the vehicle body-side and panel-side electrodes are arranged such that the panel-side electrodes contact the vehicle body-side electrodes, respectively, when the sunroof panel is at a closed position. 1. An electric connection structure for a sunroof device including a sunroof panel having a first electric device mounted thereto , the sunroof panel being slidable in a fore-and-aft direction of a vehicle body along guide rails to selectively open and close an opening formed in a roof of the vehicle body , the electric connection structure comprising:a pair of vehicle body-side lead wires each having one end connected to a second electric device mounted to the vehicle body;a pair of panel-side lead wires each having one end connected to the first electric device;a pair of vehicle body-side electrodes provided to a part of the vehicle body and connected to the other ends of the vehicle body-side lead wires, respectively; anda pair of panel-side electrodes provided to a part of the sunroof panel and connected to the other ends of the panel-side lead wires, respectively,wherein the vehicle body-side electrodes and the panel-side electrodes are arranged such that the panel-side electrodes contact the vehicle body-side electrodes, respectively, when the sunroof panel is at a closed position ...

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Номер записи: 65
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20140054931A1
Автор: Kanai Toshiyuki
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Provided is a sunroof apparatus capable of opening and closing an opening of a fixed outer roof panel of a vehicle, the closing being done by locating a front edge of a movable roof panel at a location adjacent to an upper edge of a front window without the fixed outer roof panel between the front edge of the movable roof panel and the upper edge of the front window. The sunroof apparatus comprises a front roof rail whose cross sectional shape is approximately closed, the front rail extending in a width direction of the vehicle and being attached to an inside of the upper edge portion of the front window. And the front edge portion of the movable roof panel is located over the closed cross sectional shape of the front roof rail when the opening of the fixed outer roof panel is closed. 1. A sunroof apparatus capable of opening and closing an opening of a fixed outer roof panel of a vehicle , the closing being done by locating a front edge of a movable roof panel at a location adjacent to an upper edge of a front window without interposing the fixed outer roof panel between the front edge of the movable roof panel and the upper edge of the front window ,wherein the sunroof apparatus comprises a front roof rail whose cross sectional shape is approximately closed, the front rail extending in a width direction of the vehicle and being attached to an inside of an upper edge portion of the front window, andwherein a front edge portion of the movable roof panel is located over the approximately closed cross sectional shape of the front roof rail when the opening of the fixed outer roof panel is closed.2. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least a part of the approximately closed cross sectional shape is located under the inside of the upper edge portion of the front window claim 1 , the front roof rail being attached to the inside claim 1 , and wherein the front roof rail has a slant surface extending slantingly in an upper and forward direction from a ...

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Номер записи: 66
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20140054932A1
Автор: Kanai Toshiyuki
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A sunroof apparatus includes a movable roof panel including a front edge connected to an upper edge of a front window without a roof outer plate interposed between the roof panel and the front window for closing an opening portion of a roof; a seal member disposed at a circumference of an edge portion of the opening portion; a front panel holder fixed to a lower surface of at least the front edge of the roof panel for reinforcing the roof panel, wherein during closing of the opening portion of the roof, the front panel holder pressingly contacts the seal member disposed at the front edge of the roof panel, and a lower surface of the roof panel pressingly contacts directly the seal member disposed at a rear edge of the roof panel. 1. A sunroof apparatus comprising:a movable roof panel including a front edge connected to an upper edge of a front window without a roof outer plate interposed between the roof panel and the front window for closing an opening portion of a roof;a seal member disposed at a circumference of an edge portion of the opening portion; anda front panel holder fixed to a lower surface of at least the front edge of the roof panel for reinforcing the roof panel,wherein during closing of the opening portion of the roof, the front panel holder pressingly contacts the seal member disposed at the front edge of the roof panel, and a lower surface of the roof panel pressingly contacts directly the seal member disposed at a rear edge of the roof panel.2. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the roof panel includes a side edge fixed to a side panel holder and the rear edge fixed to a rear panel holder,wherein during closing of the opening portion of the roof, the side panel holder pressingly contacts the seal member at the side edge of the roof panel,wherein a rear end of the side panel holder and left and right ends of the rear panel holder are connected by a rear joint member,wherein the rear joint member includes, on a lower surface thereof ...

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Номер записи: 67
27-02-2014 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20140054933A1
Автор: Kanai Toshiyuki, Uehara Tatsuaki
Принадлежит: YACHIYO INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

Provided is a sunroof apparatus including a movable roof panel installed in an opening in a fixed outer roof panel of a vehicle, a drive slider to move in a front-rear direction along a fixed guide frame, and a panel support stay interposing between the roof panel and the drive slider to support the roof panel. The roof panel is tilted up and moves backward by a backward moving of the panel support stay while the panel support stay is in an inclined position, as the drive slider slides backward. A part of a plurality of engagement portions between the panel support stay and the drive slider is located rearward more than a rear edge of the opening when the opening is fully opened. 1. A sunroof apparatus comprising a movable roof panel installed in an opening formed in a fixed outer roof panel of a vehicle , a drive slider to move in a front-rear direction of the vehicle along a fixed guide frame , and a panel support stay interposing between the movable roof panel and the drive slider to support the roof panel , the movable roof panel being tilted up and moving rearward by rearward moving of the panel support stay while the panel support stay is in an inclined position , as the drive slider slides rearward ,wherein a part of a plurality of engagement portions between the panel support stay and the drive slider is located at a more rearward location than a rear edge of the opening when the opening is fully opened.2. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the panel support stay includes a forked part having an upper part to be connected to the roof panel and a lower part to be engaged with the drive slider so as to form an opening facing rearward between the upper part and the lower part claim 1 , andwherein the forked part is located so that the upper and the lower parts thereof face each other vertically across the fixed outer roof panel located behind the opening in the fixed outer roof panel when the opening in the fixed outer roof panel is fully ...

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Номер записи: 68
27-02-2014 дата публикации

Sliding roof system

Номер: US20140054934A1
Автор: Rainer Arnold, Stefan Künkel, Stefan Vogel
Принадлежит: Roof Systems Germany GmbH

A sliding roof system is shown having a pair of guide rails, a slide in each guide rail, the slide being displaceably mounted therein, a functional component which is displaceably received in the guide rail and can be fixed in a raised position by means of a latching hook, the latching hook being shiftable between a release position and a latching position, the latching hook when in the latching position engaging in an opening of the guide rail, and a cover which can be opened from a closed position by displacement of the slide, a retaining member being provided which can mechanically hold the latching hook in the latching position, wherein the retaining lever is adapted to be pivoted about a pivot pin between the release position and the retaining position.

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Номер записи: 69
13-03-2014 дата публикации

UPPER VEHICLE BODY STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE WITH SUN ROOF

Номер: US20140070571A1
Автор: Hong Jang Won, KIM Ju Sik
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An upper vehicle body structure of a vehicle with a sun roof in which an edge of a roof panel at which the sun roof is installed may be connected to a center pillar positioned at a center among a plurality of pillars formed to extend in a height direction of the vehicle and arranged in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, may include a ring reinforcement member attached to the roof panel so as to form a closed section with the roof panel, a gusset unit mounted under the center pillar and the ring reinforcement member, Wherein the sun roof may be connected to the gusset unit. 1. An upper vehicle body structure of a vehicle with a sun roof in which an edge of a roof panel at which the sun roof is installed is connected to a center pillar positioned at a center among a plurality of pillars formed to extend in a height direction of the vehicle and arranged in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle , the upper vehicle body structure comprising:a ring reinforcement member attached to the roof panel so as to form a closed section with the roof panel;a gusset unit mounted under the center pillar and the ring reinforcement member;wherein the sun roof is connected to the gusset unit.2. The upper vehicle body structure of claim 1 , wherein a foaming pad is installed at a tip end of the gusset unit connected with the sun roof.3. The upper vehicle body structure of claim 1 , wherein the gusset unit is mounted under the ring reinforcement member and the center pillar so as to overlap a connection portion at which an edge of the roof panel is connected with the center pillar.4. The upper vehicle body structure of claim 3 , wherein the gusset unit includes:an upper gusset mounted to the ring reinforcement member and the center pillar; anda lower gusset coupled to the upper gusset.5. The upper vehicle body structure of claim 4 , wherein the upper gusset and the lower gusset are coupled to each other so as to form a closed section.6. The upper vehicle body structure of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 70
13-03-2014 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A ROOF OPENING

Номер: US20140070572A1
Автор: ASCHABER Christoph, CARENI Claus, Klein Berthold, Richter Wolfgang, RODLER Martin
Принадлежит: MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO. KG

A motor vehicle and a method for at least partially opening and closing a folding roof for the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle a roof frame defining a roof opening and a roof mechanism configured to permit a selective closing and at least partial opening of the roof opening. The roof mechanism includes a folding roof system having a hood cover with a plurality of spaced apart first transparent elements in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle and a second plurality of transparent elements between the first transparent elements and configured such that, in the at least partial opening of the roof opening, the hood cover forms folds in which the first transparent elements are positioned in an upper, upward-facing side of a fold and the second transparent elements are positioned in a lower, downward-facing side of a fold and are concealed by the first transparent elements. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a roof frame defining a roof opening; anda roof mechanism configured to permit a selective closing and at least partial opening of the roof opening, the roof mechanism comprising a folding roof system having a hood cover with a plurality of spaced apart first transparent elements in a longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle and a second plurality of transparent elements between the first transparent elements and configured such that, in the at least partial opening of the roof opening, the hood cover forms folds in which the first transparent elements are positioned in an upper, upward-facing side of a fold and the second transparent elements are positioned in a lower, downward-facing side of a fold and are concealed by the first transparent elements.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the folding of the hood cover claim 1 , at least one of the transparent elements is deposited on a fabric strip of the at least one hood cover.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the transparent elements are separated from one another by fabric ...

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Номер записи: 71
20-03-2014 дата публикации

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A ROOF OPENING

Номер: US20140077532A1
Автор: ASCHABER Christoph, CARENI Claus, Klein Berthold, Richter Wolfgang, RODLER Martin
Принадлежит: MAGNA STEYR FAHRZEUGTECHNIK AG & CO. KG

A motor vehicle with a roof opening in a fixed roof surface of the motor vehicle and a roof mechanism configured to close and at least partially open the roof opening. The roof mechanism includes a front folding roof system having a front folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a front region of the roof opening, a rear folding roof system having a rear folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a rear region of the roof opening; guide rails configured to permit displacement of the front and rear folding top, respectively, to close and at least partially open the frontad rear regions of the roof opening. 1. A motor vehicle , comprising:a roof opening in a fixed roof surface of the motor vehicle; a front folding roof system having a front folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a front region of the roof opening;', 'a rear folding roof system having a rear folding-top configured to close and at least partially open a rear region of the roof opening;', 'front guide rails configured to permit displacement of the front folding top to close and at least partially open the front region of the roof opening; and', 'rear guide rails configured to permit displacement of the rear folding top to close and at least partially open a rear region of the roof opening,, 'a roof mechanism configured to close and at least partially open the roof opening, the roof mechanism comprisingwherein the front folding roof system and the rear folding roof system may be closed and opened independently of each other.2. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein:the front guide rails extend longitudinally on a front roof frame of the motor vehicle; andthe rear guide rails extend longitudinally on a rear roof frame of the motor vehicle.3. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein front guide rails and the rear guide rail are not structurally connected to each other.4. The motor vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the rear region of the roof opening is ...

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Номер записи: 72
27-03-2014 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM AND OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED THEREWITH

Номер: US20140084637A1
Автор: Geurts Ruud, Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

A drive mechanism includes a guide channel and a slide shoe. The guide channel comprises a first part extending in a substantially horizontal direction for moving the shoe on a first level, and a second part extending downwardly relative to the horizontal direction for moving the shoe to a lower second level. A drive member attaches to the shoe and extends along the channel, substantially parallel to the first part. The guide channel defines two spaced guide channel parts cooperating with two corresponding guide shoe parts. The guide shoe between its spaced guide shoe parts includes a recess allowing the guide shoe to move from the first to the second level without engaging the drive member. The drive member is located within the vertical projection at a level above the level assumed by at least one of the guide shoe parts when the guide shoe is at its second level. 1. A drive mechanism for an open roof construction of a vehicle , comprising a guide channel and a slide shoe cooperating therewith , which guide channel comprises a first part extending in a substantially horizontal direction configured to move the slide shoe on a first level in said substantially horizontal direction , and a second part extending downwardly relative to said substantially horizontal direction configured to move the slide shoe to a lower second level , and further comprising an elongate drive member attached to the slide shoe and extending along the guide channel , substantially in parallel to the first part of the guide channel , wherein the guide channel defines two spaced guide channel parts for cooperation with two corresponding guide shoe parts (and wherein the guide shoe between the spaced guide shoe parts is provided with a recess allowing the guide shoe to move from the first to the second level without engaging the elongate drive member , which drive member is located within the vertical projection of the guide channel and at a level above the level assumed by at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 73
27-03-2014 дата публикации

DRIVE MECHANISM AND OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION PROVIDED THEREWITH

Номер: US20140084638A1
Автор: Geurts Ruud, Nellen Marcel Johan Christiaan
Принадлежит: Inalfa Roof Systems Group B.V.

A drive mechanism comprising a guide channel and a cooperating slide shoe the which guide channel comprises a first part extending in a substantially horizontal direction configured to move the shoe on a first level and a second part extending downwardly relative to said substantially horizontal direction configured to move the shoe to a lower second level an elongate drive member is attached to the shoe and extends along the channel, substantially in parallel to the first part of the channel. At least one portion of the shoe moves relative to the remainder of the shoe so as not to interfere with the drive member when the shoe is positioned at the lower second level. The drive member is located within the vertical projection at a level above the level assumed by the lowermost part of the guide shoe when the guide shoe is positioned at the lower second level. 1. A drive mechanism for an open roof construction of a vehicle , comprising a guide channel and a slide shoe cooperating therewith , which guide channel comprises a first guide channel part extending in a substantially horizontal direction configured to move the slide shoe on a first level in said substantially horizontal direction , and a second guide channel part extending downwardly relative to said substantially horizontal direction configured to move the slide shoe to a lower second level , and further comprising an elongate drive member attached to the slide shoe and extending along the guide channel , substantially in parallel to the first part of the guide channel , wherein at least one portion of the slide shoe relative to the remainder of the slide shoe is movable to a position not to interfere with the elongate drive member when the slide shoe is positioned at the lower second level , wherein the drive member is located within the vertical projection of the guide channel and at a level above the level assumed by the lowermost part of the guide shoe when the guide shoe is positioned at the lower ...

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Номер записи: 74
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Sunroof Control Interface

Номер: US20140095029A1
Автор: Boblett Brennan, Goldman Roy, Nuxoll Joe, Small Evan
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

A sunroof control interface, as well as a method of using the interface, is provided. The interface may use a visual representation of the vehicle's exterior and/or a slide controller to help the user to quickly identify the desired sunroof position. Assuming a touch-screen interface, the user can simply tap on the visual representation of the vehicle, or tap on the slide controller, to select the desired sunroof position. The desired sunroof position may also be selected using a mouse controller. The visual depiction of the vehicle may include a phantom sunroof overlay to further aid the user in selecting the desired sunroof position. A numerical indicator may be used with either the overlay or the slide controller to indicate the selected sunroof position relative to a fully open or fully closed sunroof. 1. A method of positioning a sunroof , the method comprising the steps of:providing a touchscreen graphical user interface (GUI) display within a vehicle passenger compartment of a vehicle;displaying a sunroof GUI control screen on said touchscreen GUI display;displaying first and second sunroof controls on said sunroof GUI control screen, said first and second sunroof controls providing control over said sunroof integrated within said vehicle;wherein the first sunroof control comprises a photorealistic visual representation of the vehicle presenting a sunroof overlay in each successive location from an open position to a closed position, the first sunroof control configured to (i) allow a user to input a desired sunroof position by sliding the sunroof overlay to any of the successive locations on the photorealistic visual representation of the vehicle, and (ii) allow the user to input the desired sunroof position by tapping at any of the successive locations;wherein the second sunroof control comprises a slide controller configured to (i) allow the user to input the desired sunroof position by sliding a slider to a position corresponding to any of the successive ...

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Номер записи: 75
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Sunroof Control Interface Utilizing Position Presets

Номер: US20140095031A1
Автор: Boblett Brennan, Goldman Roy, Nuxoll Joe, Small Evan
Принадлежит: TESLA MOTORS, INC.

A sunroof control interface, as well as a method of using the interface, is provided. The interface may use a visual representation of the vehicle's exterior and/or a slide controller to help the user to quickly identify the desired sunroof position. Preset sunroof positions are used with the control interface to simplify sunroof positioning. Assuming a touch-screen interface, the user can simply tap on the visual representation of the vehicle, or tap on the slide controller, to select a preset sunroof position. The preset sunroof position may also be selected using a mouse controller. The visual depiction of the vehicle may include a phantom sunroof overlay to further aid the user in selecting the desired sunroof position. A numerical indicator may be used with either the overlay or the slide controller to indicate the selected sunroof position relative to a fully open or fully closed sunroof. 1. A method of positioning a sunroof , the method comprising the steps of:providing a graphical user interface (GUI) display within a vehicle passenger compartment of a vehicle;displaying a sunroof GUI control screen on said GUI display;displaying a sunroof control interface on said sunroof GUI control screen, said sunroof control interface providing control over said sunroof integrated within said vehicle, wherein said sunroof control interface includes a preset sunroof position, wherein said preset sunroof position is located between a fully open sunroof position and a fully closed sunroof position, and wherein said preset sunroof position is located between a fully open sunroof position and a sunroof venting position;accepting a user selection of a desired sunroof position via said sunroof control interface, wherein said user selection is made by a user of said sunroof GUI control screen; andpositioning said sunroof to a sunroof position corresponding to said desired sunroof position, wherein said positioning step is performed automatically in response to said step of ...

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Номер записи: 76
03-04-2014 дата публикации

Method of Launching an Application and Selecting the Application Target Window

Номер: US20140096051A1
Автор: Brennan BOBLETT, Michael Fairman, Nalinichandra Penke, Roy Goldman
Принадлежит: Tesla Motor Inc

A method of launching a software program or application is provided for use with a graphical user interface (GUI) display. One portion of the GUI display includes a taskbar while a second portion is divided into a plurality of windows. To launch one of the programs/applications represented by the icons within the taskbar, the user first selects the icon representing the icon to be launched. When the user drags the selected icon into one of the windows and then releases the icon, the selected program/application is launched in the selected window.

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Номер записи: 77
10-04-2014 дата публикации

SUNSHADE WITH AUTOMATIC CLOSING

Номер: US20140097645A1
Автор: Fraley Josh D.
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A moonroof assembly including a transparent panel and a sunshade that are moveable between closed positions and fully open positions. A mechanism is coupled between the panel and the sunshade so as to effectuate automatic movement of the sunshade into the partially open position in response to movement of the panel into its fully open position. 1. A moonroof assembly for an automotive vehicle , the moonroof assembly comprising:a transparent panel moveable between a closed position and a fully open position relative to an opening in a vehicle roof;an actuation motor being coupled to the panel and being operative to move the panel between the closed position and the fully open position;a sunshade moveable between a closed position, a fully open position and a partially open position, the partially open position being a position located between the closed position and the fully open position; anda mechanism coupled between the panel and the sunshade, the mechanism effectuating automatic movement of the sunshade into the partially open position in response to movement of the panel into a fully open position, when the sunshade is in a position between the partially open position and the fully open position.2. (canceled)3. A moonroof assembly for an automotive vehicle , the moonroof assembly comprising:a transparent panel moveable between a closed position and a fully open position relative to an opening in a vehicle roof;an actuation motor being coupled to the panel and being operative to move the panel between the closed position and the fully open position;a sunshade moveable between a closed position, a fully open position and a partially open position, the partially open position being a position located between the closed position and the fully open position; anda mechanism coupled between the panel and the sunshade, the mechanism effectuating automatic movement of the sunshade into the partially open position in response to movement of the panel into a fully open ...

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Номер записи: 78
01-01-2015 дата публикации

DRIVE DEVICE FOR A ROOF MODULE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20150001896A1
Автор: HEIDAN Michael, KIM Kunho, MUELLER-BOYSEN Ulrich, SINGER Markus, SUNG Han Joo, WAIBEL Tobias, WALTER Herbert
Принадлежит:

A drive device for a roof module of a motor vehicle. A drive device of this type, the roof module comprising two movable roof parts, with longitudinally extended tension/compression means for transmitting drive to the roof parts which are driveable by a common drive motor via two output pinions, is known. The output pinions are oriented coaxially with respect to each other, and the output pinions are assigned a change-over device which sets the drive motor into operative connection alternatively with the one or the other output pinion. 1. A drive device for a roof module of a motor vehicle , the roof module comprising two movable roof parts , with longitudinally extended tension/compression means for transmitting drive to the roof parts which are driveable by a common drive motor via two output pinions which are assigned to the tension/compression means for the movable roof parts , the output pinions being oriented coaxially with respect to each other , and the output pinions being assigned a change-over device which sets the drive motor into operative connection alternatively with the one and/or the other output pinion.2. The drive device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the change-over device comprises a mechanical distributor gearing which has a planetary gearing.3. The drive device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the distributor gearing comprises two mutually coaxial crown wheels which are arranged in a common plane and are in each case assigned to an output train.4. The drive device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the crown wheels are stoppable in an alternating manner via an adjustment element which is adjustable radially with respect to an axis of rotation of the crown wheels.5. The drive device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a planet carrier of the planetary gearing is connected to an output pinion for rotation therewith.6. The drive device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein one crown wheel is connected to a ring gear for rotation therewith claim 3 , said ring ...

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Номер записи: 79
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for producing a drive cable holder for a vehicle roof and component for a vehicle roof

Номер: US20210001698A1
Автор: REINSCH Burkhard
Принадлежит:

A method for producing a drive cable holder for a vehicle roof, which may have the steps of providing a component for the vehicle roof; positioning the component in a moulding tool; providing a guide tube for a drive cable; positioning the guide tube in the moulding tool; introducing a plastic into the moulding tool such that the plastic completely radially surrounds the drive cable at least in sections and such that the plastic comes into contact with a surface of the component; and thereby forming the drive cable holder which is secured to the component. 1. A method for producing a drive cable holder for a vehicle roof , comprising:providing a component for the vehicle roof,positioning the component in a mold,providing a guide tube for a drive cable,positioning the guide tube in the mold,introducing a plastic into the mold such that the plastic completely radially surrounds the drive cable at least in some section or sections and such that the plastic comes into contact with a surface of the component, and therebyforming the drive cable holder, which is secured on the component.2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:providing a holding element for holding the guide tube in the mold,removing the holding element after the introduction of the plastic, and therebyforming a free access to the guide tube at a position of the drive cable holder corresponding to the holding element.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:providing a mounting for a drive,positioning the mounting in the mold before the introduction of the plastic,introducing the plastic into the mold, with the result that the plastic holds the mounting when the drive cable holder is formed.4. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:forming a materially bonded connection between the plastic and the component for securing the drive cable holder on the component.5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:providing a plurality of respective guide tubes for each drive cable,positioning ...

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Номер записи: 80
05-01-2017 дата публикации

Paneling Element of a Vehicle Roof Having a Glass Support

Номер: US20170001495A1
Автор: DEPPE Michael
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A plate-like paneling element of a vehicle roof, having a support plate having a glass panel provided with a shatter protection film being a composite film arrangement. The composite film arrangement can have a first plastic film and a second plastic film which are connected to each other and at least one of which has a coating directly applied without an adhesive to the surface facing the other one of the two plastic films for absorbing and/or reflecting infrared radiation and/or UV radiation. 1. A plate-like paneling element for a vehicle roof , comprising: a support plate consisting of a glass panel provided with a shatter protection film being a composite film arrangement , wherein the composite film arrangement comprises a first plastic film and a second plastic film which are connected to each other and at least one of which has a coating directly applied without an adhesive to the surface facing the other one of the two plastic films for absorbing and/or reflecting infrared radiation and/or UV radiation.2. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein the coating is made of at least one organic or inorganic substance deposited on the respective plastic film.3. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein the coating is made of a noble metal.4. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein the coating is made of a vapor-deposited layer or of a sputter layer.5. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the two plastic films is made of a PET material.6. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein the two plastic films are glued together.7. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein the shatter protection film has an adhesive layer via which it is glued to the support plate.8. The plate-like paneling element according to claim 1 , wherein on its side facing away from the support plate claim 1 , the shatter protection film is provided ...

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Номер записи: 81
05-01-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS OF SUNROOF FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20170001498A1
Автор: Choi Su-Yun, EO Moon-Jung, EO Yeon-Soo, Kim Sang-Hak, Park Hoo-sang
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An electric power transmission apparatus of a sunroof for a vehicle may include a moving glass mounted with an electric generator, and configured to slide between an opened position and a closed position, an upper electric conduction device coupled at a lower side of the moving glass, and including a moving spring that is electrically connected with the electric generator and coupled to protrude downward, a front electric conduction device including a front support portion that is a nonconductor, and a close spring that comes into contact with the moving spring when the moving glass moves to the closed position, and a rear electric conduction device including a rear support portion that is a nonconductor, and an open spring that comes into contact with the moving spring when the moving glass moves to the opened position. 1. An electric power transmission apparatus of a sunroof for a vehicle , the electric power transmission apparatus comprising:a moving glass mounted with an electric generator, and configured to slide between an opened position and a closed position;an upper electric conduction device coupled at a lower side of the moving glass, and including a moving spring that is electrically connected with the electric generator and coupled to protrude downward;a front electric conduction device including a front support portion that is a nonconductor, and a close spring that comes into contact with the moving spring when the moving glass moves to the closed position; anda rear electric conduction device including a rear support portion that is a nonconductor, and an open spring that comes into contact with the moving spring when the moving glass moves to the opened position,wherein when the moving glass slides between the opened position and the closed position, the moving spring is earthed while coming into line-to-line contact with the front support portion or the rear support portion, and then comes into contact with the close spring or the open spring so ...

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Номер записи: 82
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SHADING DEVICE FOR A WINDOW OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20200001686A1
Автор: BUCUR Adrian, ELLEDER Dietmar, HILBERT Jürgen, JONAS Bernd, MAIER Matthias, MARZINKE Timo, MOLNAR György
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Shading device with a shading structure windably held on a winding shaft arranged in a vehicle-mounted receiving region with a passage through which the shading structure is pulled into a shading position or wound up into an inoperative position. The passage is closed or opened by a pivotably mounted closing part. The shading structure is provided with a profile movable along the window with the aid of a drive system to shift the shading structure between the inoperative and shading positions. The closing part is controlled by a control mechanism between closed and opening positions depending on a shifting movement of the pull-out profile. The control mechanism has a rotatable eccentric disk operatively connected to the closing part, the outer circumference of which has different control contours for reproducing the closed position and the opening position of the closing part depending on a rotational position of the disk. 1. A shading device for a window of a motor vehicle , with a flexible shading structure which is held on a winding shaft so as to be able to be wound up and unwound , which winding shaft is arranged in a vehicle-mounted receiving region which is assigned a passage , through which the flexible shading structure can be pulled out into a shading position or can be wound up into an inoperative position , wherein the passage can be closed or can be opened up by means of a pivotably mounted closing part , wherein the shading structure is provided at its end region in front in the pull-out direction with a dimensionally stable pull-out profile which is movable along the window with the aid of at least one drive transmission means of a drive system in order to shift the shading structure between the inoperative position and the shading position , and wherein the closing part is forcibly controlled by means of a control mechanism between a closed position and at least one opening position depending on a shifting movement of the pull-out profile , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 83
02-01-2020 дата публикации

SLIDING / FOLDING SLANTED BACK SOFT TOP ASSEMBLY FOR SUV

Номер: US20200001692A1
Автор: Getzschman Eric D., Haberkamp William H., Vigil Jose N., Waite Andy
Принадлежит: Bestop, Inc.

A retractable sliding/folding slanted back soft top assembly for 4-door and 2-door SUVs. A fabric cover is supported by a frame that is at least partially articulatable from at least a closed position to an open air position. The frame includes at least one forward fabric support bow member and at least one rearward fabric support bow member. The rear fabric support bow member being positioned when in the closed position in a manner which allows the fabric to clear a sport bar or “roll bar” member of a vehicle in the closed position such that a rear portion of the top is angled from the vertical when viewing the vehicle from the side. 1. A folding/retractable soft top assembly for a vehicle , comprising:a cover including a fabric material;a rear window panel coupled adjacent to a tailgate of the vehicle;a rear support structure coupled to the vehicle and setting the height of a cover transition to the rear window panel, said rear support structure causing the rear window panel to be slanted at a predetermined angle from vertical when the cover is in the closed or open sunroof positions.2. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined angle is at least about 15 degrees from vertical.3. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined angle is at least about 25 degrees from vertical.4. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined angle is at least 35 degrees from vertical.5. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear support structure is mounted to rear sport bars of the vehicle.6. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein the rear window panel is removable from the cover.7. The folding/retractable soft top assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one track connected to the vehicle and an articulating folding frame claim 1 , said articulating folding frame coupled to the track to move said articulating ...

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Номер записи: 84
02-01-2020 дата публикации

FOLDING SOFT TOP WITH LIFT ASSIST

Номер: US20200001693A1
Автор: Getzschman Eric D., Haberkamp William H., Lewis Stephen J., Lutzka Tavis, Vigil Jose N., Waite Andy
Принадлежит: Bestop, Inc.

A soft top assembly which includes lift assist and improved fabric management. The assembly includes front side rails pivotally connected to rear side rails. A plurality of fabric control bows with control linkages provide fabric control to the top material during pivoting of the front side rails. A first and second gas strut are attached to the rear side rails to assist lifting and controlled motion as the top is moved between a closed position and open sunroof position, as one strut is fully loaded and compressed while the other strut is fully loaded and open, for lift assist and dampening. 1. A folding soft top assembly for a vehicle having a windshield frame with side members extending therefrom and a crossmember connecting the side members substantially adjacent the rear of the driver passenger compartment , said folding soft top assembly comprising:a pivotal portion operably connected to said side members of said vehicle, said pivotal portion selectively pivotal between a closed position and at least one open position;a pair of intermediate bow pivot links operably connected to a pair of side rails, respectively;a pair of lift assist mechanisms each comprising a first gas strut and a second gas strut operably connected to said intermediate bow pivot link and said side rail in force opposition, said lift assist mechanism including a first idler link connected to said first gas strut and to said side rail and a second idler link connected to said side rail and said second gas strut operable to assist moving said soft top assembly between said closed position and said at least one open position.2. The folding soft top assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of said intermediate bow pivot links is pivotally connected to a respective one of said pair of side rails claim 1 , and wherein when said pivotal portion is opened the force in one of said gas struts applies force to said intermediate bow pivot link assisting said pivotal portion in an opening direction and said ...

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Номер записи: 85
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ESCAPE SYSTEM FOR A SINKING CAR AND AN OPTOELECTRONIC COMPONENT THEREOF

Номер: US20190004264A1
Автор: HSIEH JR-HUI
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An escape system for a sinking car and an optoelectronic component thereof are disclosed. The optoelectronic component includes a housing and an optoelectronic module. The escape system for a sinking car includes an optoelectronic component and a motherboard. A lighting unit of the escape system for a sinking car and an optoelectronic component thereof is installed on a car to emit light. After the car fell into water, by the characteristic that when light passes through a medium, the attenuation in light energy can be detected effectively because light is absorbed by that medium (such as liquid), the car sinking signal can be received and transmitted quickly, thereby actually taking the opportunities of rescue to reduce casualties. 1. An optoelectronic component comprising:a housing, an interior of which is provided with a holding space, and a side of which is opened with a through-hole, with that two shield plates are disposed correspondingly on two sides of the through-hole, and an angle is provided between the shield plate and the side of the housing; andan optoelectronic module, which is disposed inside the holding space and includes a lighting unit, a receiving unit, a computation unit connected electrically to the receiving unit, and a signal transmission unit connected electrically to the computation unit, wherein the lighting unit projects a light beam, the receiving unit receives the light beam projected by the lighting unit and analyzes the luminous intensity of the light beam, and the computation unit compares the luminous intensity transmitted by the receiving unit with a built-in luminous intensity; when the luminous intensity is smaller than the setting of the luminous intensity, the computation unit generating a car sinking signal, and the signal transmission unit sending out that car sinking signal through a wire communication or wirelessly.2. The optoelectronic component according to claim 1 , wherein the angle is between 5° and 65°.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 86
20-01-2022 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBSTRUCTION DETECTION

Номер: US20220016961A1
Автор: Craane Dennie Wilhelmus Hendrikus, Schwepper Gerrit
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A movably arranged vehicle component is operatively coupled to and may be driven by an electric motor. The electric motor is supplied with a motor current to drive the movement of the vehicle component. A method for detecting a movement obstruction comprises the steps of supplying the electric motor with a supply voltage, thereby supplying the motor current; determining a frequency content of the motor current; and analysing the frequency content to determine whether the movement obstruction is present or not. A motor control system is configured to perform the above-mentioned method. 1. A method for detecting a movement obstruction of a movably arranged vehicle component driven by an electric motor , the electric motor being supplied with a motor current , the method comprising:supplying the electric motor with a supply voltage, thereby supplying the motor current;determining a frequency content of the motor current;analysing the frequency content to determine whether the movement obstruction is present or not.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein analysing the frequency content comprises analysing the frequency content:analysing the frequency content to determine whether the frequency content meets a predetermined condition; andbased on the frequency content meeting the predetermined condition or not, determining whether the movement obstruction is present or not.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein analysing the frequency content comprises comparing the determined frequency content with a previously determined frequency content to determine a change in the frequency content.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein analysing the frequency content is based on a frequency content of frequencies higher than a predetermined lower limit frequency.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein analysing the frequency content is based on a frequency content of frequencies lower than a predetermined upper limit frequency.6. A motor control system for ...

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Номер записи: 87
20-01-2022 дата публикации

Trailer And Boat Covering Combination System

Номер: US20220017007A1
Автор: Brett C Holker
Принадлежит: Individual

A trailer and boat covering combination system includes a trailer including a frame having a front end, a first lateral member and a second lateral member. A plurality of wheels is rotatably attached to and extends downwardly from the frame. A pair of supports is attached to the trailer such that each of the first and second lateral members has one of the supports attached thereto. A spindle is attached to and extends between the supports. The supports are pivotable forwardly and rearwardly relative to the trailer such that the spindle is movable over the trailer. The supports are biased toward an upright position. A covering is positioned on the spindle and is unwound off of the spindle to cover a boat positioned on the trailer. The covering is wound back onto the spindle to store the covering on the spindle.

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Номер записи: 88
12-01-2017 дата публикации

RETRACTABLE TRUCK BED COVER HAVING SLAT ARRAY WITH FLEXIBLE JOINER MEMBERS AND SHIELDED SEAMS

Номер: US20170008382A1
Автор: Bernardo Brandon Gregory, Bernardo Richard Gregory
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A retractable truck bed cover having an array of parallel aluminum slats joined together by connective hinges including leading and trailing edge configuration for improving the security of the cover by covering and concealing the seam between adjacent slats while improving the connective hinge's resistance to the effects of aging and/or exposure to temperature fluctuations. The truck bed cover connective hinge slat is designed to be in an array of discrete slats, which are joined to one another by means of joiner members secured at each end to slat end caps. The distal ends of the joiner members are attached to slat end caps at the distal ends of the slats, thereby preventing the joiner members from shrinking in relationship to the slats due to aging and/or exposure to temperature fluctuations. 120-. (canceled)21. A cover for a truck bed , the cover comprising: a trailing edge;', 'a leading edge being on an opposite side of a width of the slat from the trailing edge;', 'a thickness between a top surface of the slat and a bottom surface of the slat;', 'a first step nib on the leading edge of the slat; and', 'a second step nib on the trailing edge of the slat, the second step nib configured to mate with the first step nib of an adjacent slat to form a joint;', 'wherein the first step nib and the second step nip of each of the plurality of slats are located within the thickness of the slat., 'a plurality of adjacent slats, each of the plurality of adjacent slats comprising22. The cover of claim 21 , wherein the first step nib and the second step nib overlap at the joint.23. The cover of claim 21 , further comprising at least one receptor channel extending downwardly from the thickness of each of the plurality of adjacent slats.24. The cover of claim 23 , further comprising a connector section configured to be located within the at least one receptor channel of adjacent slats.25. The cover of claim 24 , wherein the connector section is flexible.26. The cover of claim ...

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Номер записи: 89
14-01-2016 дата публикации

ROLL SHADE APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20160009165A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A roll shade apparatus for a vehicle is provided with a light shielding sheet, a winding member for the light shielding sheet, and a pair of sliding portions guiding the light shielding sheet. The roll shade apparatus for the vehicle is further provided with a first contact portion arranged between the sliding portions and the winding member, and a second contact portion arranged between the sliding portions and the first contact portion. The first contact portion is in contact with an upper surface of the light shielding sheet at a first intermediate position between an upper-most position of the winding member and a lower-most position of the winding member. The second contact portion is in contact with a lower surface of the light shielding sheet at a second intermediate position. The second intermediate position is positioned equivalent to or higher than the first contact portion. 1. A roll shade apparatus for a vehicle , comprising:a light shielding sheet;a winding member to which one edge portion of the light shielding sheet in an operation direction thereof is fixed, the winding member being capable of winding up and winding out the light shielding sheet to allow and block passage of light at a light transmission portion provided at a roof portion of a vehicle;a pair of sliding portions each provided at the roof portion to extend in the operation direction, the sliding portions guiding both vehicle width direction edge portions of the light shielding sheet in the operation direction;a first contact portion arranged between the both sliding portions and the winding member in the operation direction, the first contact portion being in contact with an upper surface of the light shielding sheet wound up and wound out by the winding member at a first intermediate position between an upper-most position of the winding member and a lower-most position of the winding member in a vehicle height direction; anda second contact portion arranged between the both sliding ...

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Номер записи: 90
11-01-2018 дата публикации

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A MOVABLE ROOF PART OF A ROOF MODULE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180009296A1
Автор: EBERST Hartmut, HEIDAN Michael
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A drive system including a guide rail arrangement fixed to a roof module, a drive slide, a front-side lifting arrangement, a rear-side extension mechanism, and a profiled support part. The lifting arrangement and the extension mechanism interact with the profiled support part such that the profiled support part is guided in a force-controlled manner between a closed, ventilating and open positions of the roof part. The coupling device end region remote from the extension mechanism has a coupling slide which is guided in the guide rail arrangement and which comprises a blocking element that can be moved in the vertical direction. A stationary latch recess is provided in the guide rail arrangement, and the drive slide has a receiving area. Depending on the position of the drive slide, the blocking element is moved into the latch recess or into the receiving area in a force-controlled manner by mechanical control contours. 1. Drive system for a movable roof part of a roof module of a motor vehicle , comprising a guide rail arrangement installed fixed to the roof module in the ready-for-use assembled condition , comprising a drive slide which is lengthwise displaceable along the guide rail arrangement via drive transmission means , comprising a front-side lifting arrangement and a rear-side deployment mechanism , and comprising a support profile on which the roof part is fixed in the ready-for-use assembled condition , wherein the lifting arrangement and the deployment mechanism interact with the support profile in such a manner that the support profile is forcedly guided between a closed position of the roof part , a ventilation position and an open position of the roof part , and comprising a coupling device to produce a distance-controlled operative connection between the rear-side deployment mechanism and the drive slide ,whereinthe coupling device, on the terminal portion thereof remote from the deployment mechanism, includes a coupling slide guided in the guide ...

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Номер записи: 91
11-01-2018 дата публикации

Glass cover unit of a sliding roof system for an automotive vehicle and method for producing the glass cover unit

Номер: US20180009302A1
Автор: Carsten Bauhammer
Принадлежит: Individual

1. Glass cover unit of a sliding roof system for an automotive vehicle and method for its production. 2.1 A glass cover unit comprising a glass cover and a metallic carrier arrangement and an in-place foamed synthetic material, said foamed material being provided in a boundary area of the glass cover and fixing the metallic carrier arrangement in relation to a bottom side of the glass cover, wherein a sealing insert is provided between a top side of the metallic carrier arrangement and the bottom side of the glass cover to ensure spacing of the top side of the metallic carrier arrangement from the bottom side of the glass cover, is known. 2.2 According to the invention, the sealing insert is a sealing bead configured using a deformable material which extends in an annular shape on the metallic carrier arrangement, which adheres to the metallic carrier arrangement, and has bead ends adjoining in alignment joint to joint. 2.3 Use with passenger vehicles.

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Номер записи: 92
14-01-2021 дата публикации

MOBILE PERFORMANCE STAGE

Номер: US20210009024A1
Автор: SR. Thomas Randolph, Wilson
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A mobile performance stage is configurable between a compact transport condition to a performance condition with expanding deck wings and expanding canopy wings. The deck wings are carried directly on top of the main trailer deck and roll on tracks to deploy to the performance condition. The roof canopy includes a main roof element and two foldable roof wings. The roof wings pivot from fully open to a fully closed stowed condition below the main roof element to reduce the height of the stage when transported. Lift columns are hinged to reduce height. The roof wings may also be stored in a vertical position to provide side walls for a cargo trailer configuration. The roof may also be completely removed to form a deck only stage. 1. A mobile performance stage configurable as a low profile trailer for transport of the mobile performance stage , comprising:a performance deck supported by a frame carried by a plurality of ground transport wheels;a plurality of deck wing extensions selectively configurable between a stowed condition, stored horizontally for trailer profile reduction, atop the performance deck, and a deployed condition, extending from a lateral side of the performance decka roof canopy having a main roof element dimensioned to cover the performance deck, and a plurality of roof wings selectively extensible from the main roof element between the stowed condition, nested subjacent to the main roof element, for a trailer profile reduction, and a deployed condition, extending from the main roof element and covering the plurality of deck wing extensions;a plurality of knuckled upright support members coupled to the frame to support the roof canopy in the deployed condition, and collapse to align with a top surface of the main roof element in the stowed condition; anda cable and winch lift system configured to elevate and lower the roof canopy.2. The mobile performance stage of claim 1 , further comprising:a roof wing support coupled to each of a first end and a ...

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Номер записи: 93
10-01-2019 дата публикации

PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE INTERIOR

Номер: US20190009656A1
Автор: RENZ Günter, WINTER Karl-Heinz
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A protective device including a flexible fabric shiftable longitudinally between different functional positions, and provided on opposite side edges with respective stiffening strips guided in a manner shiftable longitudinally in vehicle-mounted guide tracks. A pull-out profile which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal shifting direction of the fabric and is connected to an end region thereof. The pull-out profile is guided in the vehicle-mounted guide tracks by guide elements, and each stiffening strip is fastened on the end side to a respective guide element. Each stiffening strip has at least three receptacles provided one behind another in the longitudinal shifting direction, and the guide element is assigned at least three profiling portions spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal shifting direction and projecting into the receptacles in a form-fitting manner transversely with respect to the longitudinal shifting direction. 1. Protective device for a vehicle interior , comprising a flexible fabric which is shiftable longitudinally between different functional positions in the vehicle interior , and which is provided on opposite side edges with a respective stiffening strip , said stiffening strips being guided in a manner shiftable longitudinally in vehicle-mounted guide tracks , and comprising a pull-out profile which extends transversely with respect to the longitudinal shifting direction of the fabric and is connected to an end region of the fabric that is at the front in the pull-out direction , wherein the pull-out profile is guided in the vehicle-mounted guide tracks by means of one guide element in each thereof , and wherein each stiffening strip is fastened on the end side to a respective guide element , whereincharactcrizcd in that each stiffening strip has at least three receptacles which are provided one behind another in the longitudinal shifting direction , and in that the guide element is assigned at least three ...

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Номер записи: 94
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20200009950A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN WUXI BODY PARTS CO., LTD.

A sunroof apparatus includes: a movable panel which is configured to open and close a roof opening; and a panel reinforcement portion, one end of which being close to a center of the roof opening is connected with the movable panel, and the other end of which being away from the center of the roof opening is located on a side being away from the center of the roof opening with respect to an edge of the roof opening, the panel reinforcement portion is provided with a recess which is located below the edge of the roof opening, and is provided with a notch or a hole. According to the sunroof apparatus, the invading water can be stored by a simple structure, and water and dust can be effectively prevented from invading a sliding range of a functional member to thereby effectively maintain a sliding performance of the functional member. 1. A sunroof apparatus , comprising:a movable panel which is located below a roof when the sunroof apparatus is in a fully open state and is configured to open and close a roof opening; anda panel reinforcement portion, one end of which being close to a center of the roof opening is connected with the movable panel, and the other end of which being away from the center of the roof opening is located on a side being away from the center of the roof opening with respect to an edge of the roof opening in a fully closed state of the sunroof apparatus,the panel reinforcement portion is provided with a recess which is located below the edge of the roof opening in the fully closed state of the sunroof apparatus.2. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe panel reinforcement portion is a framework member that is capable of keeping the rigidity of the movable panel, and is fixed to the movable panel by bonding or injection molding.3. The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinin the fully closed state of the sunroof apparatus, the recess is only arranged below two opposite side edges in a vehicle widthwise direction of the ...

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Номер записи: 95
09-01-2020 дата публикации

SUNROOF APPARATUS

Номер: US20200009952A1
Автор: Sawada Kazuki
Принадлежит: AISIN WUXI BODY PARTS CO., LTD.

A sunroof apparatus includes: a roof opening, a bent portion formed by bending a vehicle top plate downward is arranged on an edge of the roof opening; a movable panel which is configured to move along a vehicle front-rear direction to open and close the roof opening; a sealing member which is arranged on a front end edge and a rear end edge of the movable panel along a vehicle widthwise direction and on a left end edge and a right end edge of the movable panel and is provided with a main body portion and a press-contacted portion that is connected with the main body portion and that is pressed and contacted with a lower end of the bent portion in a vehicle upper-lower direction in a fully closed state; and a panel reinforcement portion which supports the movable panel and is arranged below the sealing member. 1: A sunroof apparatus , comprising:a roof opening, a bent portion formed by bending a vehicle top plate downward is arranged on an edge of the roof opening;a movable panel which is configured to move along a vehicle front-rear direction to open and close the roof opening and is located below a roof when the sunroof apparatus is in a fully open state;a sealing member which is arranged on a front end edge and a rear end edge of the movable panel along a vehicle widthwise direction and on a left end edge and a right end edge of the movable panel along the vehicle front-rear direction, the sealing member being provided with a main body portion and a press-contacted portion connected with the main body portion, the press-contacted portion being pressed and contacted with a lower end of the bent portion in a vehicle upper-lower direction in a fully closed state of the sunroof apparatus; anda panel reinforcement portion which supports the movable panel and is arranged below the sealing member.2: The sunroof apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe press-contacted portion of the sealing member have a first hollow portion.3: The sunroof apparatus according to claim ...

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Номер записи: 96
09-01-2020 дата публикации

MULTI-PART FRAME FOR A VEHICLE SLIDING SUNROOF OR VEHICLE SLIDING AND TILTING ROOF AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING A MULTI-PART FRAME

Номер: US20200011106A1
Автор: Roeder Joachim, Schmidt Juergen, Vogel Stefan
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A multi-part frame () for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening is specified, with a support component () formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels () are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner, wherein the cable channels () are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover () likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component (), and wherein the fastening of the cover () to the support component () is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover () to the support component () runs in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, a method for installing a multi-part frame () is specified. 1. A multi-part frame for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening ,with a support component formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner,wherein the cable channels are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component, andwherein the fastening of the cover to the support component is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover to the support component runs in the displacement direction of the cover element or horizontally and at the same time transverse to the displacement direction of the cover element.2. The frame according to claim 1 , wherein the cover is slid onto the support ...

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Номер записи: 97
12-01-2017 дата публикации

DRIVE APPARATUS

Номер: US20170012566A1
Автор: BESSHO Nobuyasu, FUKADA Ryuuta, KATSURA Shintaro, MATSUOKA Koji, NAGASE Koji
Принадлежит: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A drive apparatus includes: an electric motor; a drive target; a transmission mechanism through which the electric motor and the drive target are connected to each other; a rotation sensor that detects the rotational position of the electric motor; a starting position setting unit that sets the rotational position which is detected in a motor lock state in which the rotation of the electric motor is limited, as a starting position corresponding to a mechanical lock state of the drive target; a voltage sensor that detects the voltage of an electric power source which supplies electric power to the electric motor; and a starting position correcting unit that corrects the set starting position by the amount of correction which increases by the extent of an increase in the detected voltage. 1. A drive apparatus comprising:an electric motor;a drive target;a transmission mechanism through which the electric motor and the drive target are connected to each other;a rotation sensor that detects the rotational position of the electric motor;a starting position setting unit that sets the rotational position which is detected in a motor lock state in which the rotation of the electric motor is limited, as a starting position corresponding to a mechanical lock state of the drive target;a voltage sensor that detects the voltage of an electric power source which supplies electric power to the electric motor; anda starting position correcting unit that corrects the set starting position by the amount of correction which increases by the extent of an increase in the detected voltage.2. The drive apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising;a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the electric motor,wherein the starting position correcting unit further corrects the set starting position by the amount of correction which increases by the extent of a decrease in the detected temperature. This application is based on and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to ...

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Номер записи: 98
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Guide rail for a sliding roof system and method of producing such a guide rail

Номер: US20150015032A1
Автор: Jürgen Schrader, Rainer Grimm, Stefan Künkel, Stefan Vogel
Принадлежит: Roof Systems Germany GmbH

A guide rail ( 10 ) for a vehicle sliding roof system, having a guide ( 22 ) which can receive a sliding element ( 18 ) for shifting motion that is coupled to a cover of the sliding roof system, the guide ( 22 ) including a shifting section ( 17 ) that extends in a substantially straight line, and the guide rail ( 10 ) being made of metal, in particular of an aluminum alloy, is characterized in that it includes a lifting section ( 16 ) which integrally adjoins the shifting section ( 17 ) and extends obliquely to the direction of extent of the shifting section ( 17 ). Also described is a method of producing a guide rail for a vehicle sliding roof system.

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Номер записи: 99
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Retractable Hard Panel Tonneau Cover

Номер: US20220032749A1
Автор: Carter Chad A., Facchinello Jerome, Mosingo Robert
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A tonneau cover that includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel is arranged rearward of the second panel in vehicle position when the tonneau cover is in a first position, each of the first panel and the second panel comprise a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The first panel and the second panel are movable into a second position where the bottom surface of the first panel is juxtaposed with the bottom surface of the second panel. 1) A tonneau cover for a vehicle comprising:a first panel and a second panel, the first panel is arranged rearward of the second panel in vehicle position when the tonneau cover is in a closed position, each of the first panel and the second panel comprise a top surface and an opposing bottom surface,wherein the first panel and the second panel are movable into a stack where the top surface of the first panel is juxtaposed with the top surface of the second panel, andwherein the stack is connected to a mechanism to assist with moving the stack into a storage compartment located at a forward region of the vehicle.2) The tonneau cover according to claim 1 , wherein in the stack the first panel and the second panel are in a generally horizontal orientation claim 1 , and in the storage compartment the first panela and the second panel are generally perpendicular orientation.3) The tonneau cover according to claim 1 , wherein the tonneau cover comprises a third panel claim 1 , the second panel is arranged between the first panel and the third panel when the tonneau cover is in the closed position claim 1 , and wherein in the stack claim 1 , the first panel is arranged in between the second panel and the third panel.4) The tonneau cover according to claim 3 , wherein in the stack claim 3 , the bottom surface of the first panel is juxtaposed with the top surface of the third panel.5) The tonneau cover according to claim 3 , wherein the tonneau cover comprises a fourth panel that is arranged forward of the first claim 3 ...

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Номер записи: 100