A convertible vehicle having a backbench and a wind deflector arrangement which can be displaced between a storage position and at least one function position and has at least one function element having a roller web, which is wound up on a winding device extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle when in the storage position and is unwound from the winding device when in the function position. The winding device arranged at a wind deflector carrier is arranged at a frontal, forward-facing corner area of a sitting area of the backbench and can be released into the function position by a releasing mechanism for displacing the wind deflector arrangement.
F16H 19/00 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion
F16H 21/40 - Gearings comprising primarily only links or levers, with or without slides all movement being in, or parallel to, a single plane for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
A linkage flap arrangement of a convertible vehicle includes a flap bearing mounted permanently to the vehicle. A cover panel arrangement is pivotably mounted to the vehicle by the flap bearing. The cover panel arrangement is movable between a closed position closing a linkage opening of the vehicle and an open position releasing the linkage opening and includes a main cover panel and an additional cover panel. The additional cover panel is pivotable with respect to the main cover panel and is driven by a drive motor arranged at the flap bearing. The drive motor drives a cover panel transmission when pivoting the cover panel arrangement with respect to the flap bearing, the cover panel transmission being arranged at the cover panel arrangement and driving the additional cover panel in order to pivot it with respect to the main cover panel.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
A convertible vehicle having a displaceable top and a top storage space, which can be closed using a storage space cover, as well as a wind deflector, which is displaceable between a retracted stowage position and at least one erected function position and can have an inner frame on which a wind deflector function element is spanned. The wind deflector can have an outer frame, to which the inner frame is pivotably mounted and which is pivotably mounted to the storage space cover.
A top of a convertible vehicle includes a top linkage. A linkage mechanism forming part of the top linkage is on each of two opposing sides of the top linkage with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top. Each linkage mechanism includes a main multi joint mechanism pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed main bearing, a middle roof link, a forward roof link pivotably connected to the middle roof link, and a rear roof link pivotably connected to the middle roof link. The forward roof link and the rear roof link are pivotable together in relation to the middle roof link by a coupling rod, and the main multi joint mechanism is driven by a main drive. The forward roof link and the rear roof link are driven by the main drive via a coupling device so as to pivot in relation to the middle roof link.
B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
5.
Convertible vehicle top having a storage space lid
A top of a convertible vehicle includes a top linkage adjustable between a closed position and a storage position. The top linkage is stored in a rear-side top storage space, which is closable by a storage space lid, which is pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed single-part or multipart main bearing via a link mechanism on each of its two sides with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top. The top linkage has a linkage mechanism on each of its two sides with respect to the vertical longitudinal center plane of the top. Each linkage mechanism is pivotably mounted on the respective vehicle-fixed main bearing driven by a main drive arranged on the main bearing. The link mechanisms of the storage space lid are arranged on both sides and driven by the main drive arranged on the respective main bearing.
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
6.
Sealing arrangement for a vehicle top surface element
A vehicle construction, having a displaceable top which includes a linkage that, on each of its two sides, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top, and can have one link arrangement, the link arrangement being pivotably mounted at a main bearing that is fixed relative to the vehicle. In a closed position of the top, a top surface element abuts against a component part that is fixed relative to the vehicle via a sealing arrangement, wherein the sealing arrangement is arranged at a sealing carrier unit, which can be pivoted with respect to the component part that is fixed relative to the vehicle and with respect to the top surface element.
B60J 7/04 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
A convertible top of a cabriolet vehicle includes a convertible top rod assembly movable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position. The top rod assembly includes a link arrangement on opposing sides of the assembly. The link arrangement includes a main link and a main column pivotably mounted on a main bearing, and a front-side first link element and a second link element. The second link element is rearward of the first link element in the closed position and connected to the first link element by a joint arrangement, wherein the first link element being pivotable relative to the second link element by an actuating link extending along the second link element. A knee lever arrangement connected to the first link element, the second link element, and the actuating link includes a closing bolt.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
A vehicle roof having a roof structure with a roof opening, which, by a roof opening mechanism, can be closed or at least partially uncovered as desired, said roof opening mechanism being designed as an interchangeable insert. Additionally, a roof opening mechanism is proposed, being designed as an interchangeable insert, for unlockable fixation at a roof structure of a vehicle roof, and comprising a frame, which can be placed upon an edge region of the roof structure, said edge region limiting a roof opening.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
A top of a convertible motor vehicle includes a linkage movable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position uncovering the vehicle interior to the top A linkage arrangement having first and second pivot components is on opposing sides of the linkage and pivotably mounted at a rear main bearing. A rotatable drive wheel is coupled to the two pivot components. When the drive wheel is rotated, the first pivot component is always subjected to a drive torque, whereas the second pivot component, as a function of the position of a control element guided by structure fixed relative to the main bearing, is either held in place or is subjected to a drive torque.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
A convertible vehicle includes a top movable between a closed position covering a vehicle interior and a storage position uncovering the vehicle interior. The top is arranged in a rear top accommodating space in the storage position and includes a linkage with a link arrangement on each side of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the vehicle. The link arrangement includes two main links pivotably mounted at a respective main bearing and each connected to the main bearing via a lower articulation point and to at least one roof link via an upper articulation point. At least one rigid roof shell is fixed at a respective one of the roof links, which, in the closed position, spans the vehicle interior in a direction transverse to the top. The vehicle includes a substantially vertical rear window arranged toward the front of the vehicle with respect to the top accommodating space.
B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
A motor vehicle is proposed, comprising a vehicle roof, which extends between a front roof edge and a rear roof edge, wherein a tailgate is articulated thereto in the region of the rear roof edge. The tailgate limits a vehicle interior in the rear and is pivotable about an axis that extends in the transverse direction of the roof. A displaceable rear window covers a window cut-out of the tailgate in a closed position and which at least partially clears the window cut-out in an open position. The rear window, when being displaced from the closed position into the open position, is shifted to a position under the vehicle roof.
A rear window module of a vehicle having a window body, which can be advanced in guide rails that are fixed relative to the vehicle, between a lifted closed position and a lowered open position. The window body, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane, at each of its two lateral edges, is provided with a sliding element, which is guided in the relevant guide rail and is fixed to the window body, being spaced apart from a lower window edge.
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
B60J 10/75 - Sealing arrangements specially adapted for windows or windscreens for sliding window panes, e.g. sash guides for sealing the lower part of the panes
A top of a convertible vehicle includes a linkage, wherein, by using the linkage, at least one top element is displaceable between a closed position for spanning a vehicle interior and a cleared position for clearing the vehicle interior to the top. By using the linkage, a rear window, which, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top on each of its two sides, is connected to the linkage via a rear window link, is displaceable between a lifted viewing position and a lowered storage position, in which the rear window is arranged in a storage space, as well as comprising a detection apparatus. The detection apparatus identifies an obstacle in the storage space when the rear window is being displaced from the viewing position in the direction of the storage position and which interacts with a control apparatus of the top. The rear window is part of the detection apparatus.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
B60J 7/06 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with non-rigid element or elements
14.
Top having roof frame elements being displaceable with respect to one another
A top for a convertible vehicle having a linkage, which is displaceable between a closed and storage position and which, in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the top on both sides, includes a link arrangement, having a first roof frame element being disposed in the front and a second roof frame element being arranged, in the closed position, toward the rear with respect to the front roof frame element, wherein the two roof frame elements are connected to each other via first and second control links of a four-arm hinge arrangement and can be displaced with respect to each other using a coupling rod, which is linked to a main link of a main four-arm hinge mechanism, the second roof frame element being linked to said mechanism.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
15.
Top of a convertible vehicle having a closing system
A top of a convertible vehicle includes at least one top element displaceable between a closed position and a storage position. Each of two side portions accommodates a closing system fixing the relevant side portion to a front apron of the vehicle or to a further top element. The closing systems are displaceable between a blocked position and a cleared position. Each closing system includes a locking hook, which interacts with a corresponding locking element and which is pivotable about a hook axis, and a drive unit, which drives a control element pivotable about a pivot axis and mounted at the relevant side portion as well as being connected to the locking hook via a coupling unit. The pivot axis of the control element and the hook axis are oriented with respect to each other in a skew fashion and the coupling unit includes at least one 3-D link.
A spacing adjustment device between a first and a second component of a convertible roof assembly for a vehicle. The space adjusting device may have a body having a first thickness at a first end and a second, greater thickness, at a second end; an inner surface configured to conform to an exterior contour of the first component and an exterior surface opposite the inner surface and configured to conform to the contours of the second component; the body having at least two sections each having a different thickness between the inner and exterior surfaces; wherein the thickness of the at least two sections increases in step wise manner from the first end to the second end of the body.
B60J 7/10 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position readily detachable, e.g. tarpaulins with frames, or fastenings for tarpaulins
B60J 7/06 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with non-rigid element or elements
B60J 7/20 - Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts
B60J 7/16 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position non-foldable
A modular roof assembly includes a pair of side rails configured for attachment to longitudinal roll bar members of a vehicle frame by at least one fastener. The side rails extend a direction along a length of the vehicle frame and include at least one guideway to slidably receive transverse tensioning bows and a track car for a soft top and include at least one attachment member adapted to latchably receive at least one hard top panel.
A top for a convertible vehicle having at least one roof element, which is displaceable in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, is guided slidably in the longitudinal direction of the roof on both sides at one guide rail, respectively, said guide rail being arranged at a respective lateral roof beam, a rear roof cassette being displaceable between an erected position for adjoining, in the rear, to the lateral roof beams in the longitudinal direction of the roof and a storage position that is lowered with respect to the former position and the roof cassette accommodating the roof element in the uncovering position thereof, as well as a sealing arrangement that is arranged in the region of the roof opening and seals a vehicle interior off with respect to a vehicle environment in the closed position of the roof element.
A vehicle convertible top having a linkage arrangement on both sides with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top, the link arrangement being pivotably mounted on a main bearing fixed to the vehicle and serving to adjust a convertible top element between a lifted operating position and a lowered storage position. The link arrangements can each have a lower four-joint arrangement having two base links pivotably mounted on the respective main bearing and an upper four-joint arrangement which has two adjusting links pivotably connected to the convertible top element, the base links and the adjusting links being hinged to a coupling link that forms part of the two four-joint arrangements, and one of the base links being connected to one of the adjusting links via a control link so that the upper four-joint arrangement is coupled with the lower four-joint arrangement in a positively controlled manner.
B60J 7/00 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
20.
Vehicle construction having roll bars and a convertible roof
A vehicle construction having one roll bar respectively on both sides relative to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the vehicle construction and a convertible roof, the roll bar extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction and supporting itself in the rear region of the vehicle construction, and the convertible roof being displaceable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior as well as the roll bars and an uncovered position uncovering the vehicle interior to the top and including a linkage, which can have a link arrangement on both sides, pivotably mounted at a main bearing fixed relative to the vehicle construction. The main bearings and/or the link arrangements each include at least one bridging element, which reaches over the respective roll bar and to which at least one link of the link arrangement is linked.
A convertible top for a vehicle includes a convertible top assembly having a pivotally interconnected link arrangement between a forward assembly and an aft assembly. The forward assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the aft assembly from a closed position to a first retracted position. The aft assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the forward assembly from the first retracted position to a lowered storage position. Methods for opening the convertible top assembly are also provided.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
An openable vehicle roof is proposed, comprising a roof element, which is slidable in the vehicle longitudinal direction and extends in the roof transverse direction, and which is adjacent to a stationary vehicle portion in its closed position, as well as one guide rail respectively on both sides relative to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, an actuating device for the roof element being guided in said guide rail, by means of which actuating device the roof element can be moved in the roof longitudinal direction and which actuating device includes a driven locking hook, the pivoting of which causes a vertical offset of the roof element with respect to the stationary vehicle portion between the closed position and an open position and which is engaged with a locking element in the closed position, wherein the roof element is pivotably mounted at a main slider via two support links and the roof element is displaced between the closed position and the open position by means of a coupling link, which is articulated to the locking hook.
B60J 7/06 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with non-rigid element or elements
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
23.
Drive wheel arrangement for two pivot components of a top of a convertible vehicle
A top of a convertible motor vehicle includes a linkage movable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position uncovering the vehicle interior to the top A linkage arrangement having first and second pivot components is on opposing sides of the linkage and pivotably mounted at a rear main bearing. A rotatable drive wheel is coupled to the two pivot components. When the drive wheel is rotated, the first pivot component is always subjected to a drive torque, whereas the second pivot component, as a function of the position of a control element in a control slot that is fixed relative to the main bearing, is either held in place or is subjected to a drive torque.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
A convertible top of a cabriolet adjustable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position opening the vehicle interior toward the top includes a forward rigid roof element. The roof element extends in the transverse direction of the convertible top and can be secured to a forward cowl by at least one lock arrangement in a closed position of the convertible top. The lock arrangement includes a locking hook adjustable between a locked position and an open position and which is engaged with a corresponding locking element in the locked position. A holding device ensures that the locking hook and the corresponding locking element remain engaged in the closed position of the convertible top and in the locked position of the locking hook if the cowl is offset with regard to the rigid roof element.
A convertible top of a cabriolet vehicle includes a convertible top rod assembly, which can be adjusted between a closed position spanning the vehicle interior and a storage position. The top trod assembly includes a link arrangement on both sides of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top. The link arrangement includes a main link and a main column, which are pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed main bearing, and a front-side first link element and a second link element, which is arranged rearward of the first link element in the closed position and is connected to the first link element by a joint arrangement. The first link element can be pivoted relative to the second link element by an actuating link extending along the second link element and can be secured against pivoting relative to the second link element in the closed position by a locking element. The locking element is mounted to rotate and interacts with a closing bolt and is adjustable between a locked position and an open position. The closing bolt is arranged on the actuating link.
A convertible top of a cabriolet vehicle includes a convertible top cover, which is adjustable by means of a convertible top rod assembly between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position opening the vehicle interior toward the top. The convertible top rod assembly includes a rod arrangement on both sides in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top. Each rod arrangement includes a main link and a main column, which are pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed main bearing. At least one transverse bow connects the rod arrangements with each other. The transverse bow is respectively connected to an auxiliary link on both sides in relation to the vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top. Each auxiliary link is pivotably connected to the respective main column on the one hand and to the respective main link on the other hand.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
27.
Actuating device for an adjustable convertible top system of a motor vehicle
An actuating device for an adjustable convertible top system of a motor vehicle includes at least two hydraulic drive cylinders. A first drive cylinder transmits an adjustment movement to a first gearing arrangement, and a second drive cylinder transmits the adjustment movement to a second gearing arrangement. The first drive cylinder and the second drive cylinder are connected hydraulically in series, such that an annular volume of the first drive cylinder is in fluid communication with a circular volume of the second drive cylinder via a connecting line. There is a difference between an annular area of the first drive cylinder forming the annular volume and a circular area of the second drive cylinder forming the circular volume. Intermediate gears having a different geometry and/or kinematics compensate for a speed difference between the two drive cylinders resulting from the difference.
B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
F04B 25/00 - Multi-stage pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
Assemblies and methods to articulate a movable surface such as a window covering an opening of a vehicle from closed to open positions using a pivoting armature are provided. An assembly includes a backlite pane pivotably attached about an axis fixed with respect to the vehicle; at least one lever assembly pivotably connected to the backlite pane to permit articulating movement of the backlite pane; and a motive force connected to a driveshaft connected to the at least one lever assembly such that rotation of the driveshaft in response to the motive force causes movement of the at least one lever assembly and articulation of the backlite pane.
A cabriolet vehicle having an opening hood which is displaceable between a closed position spanning the interior of the vehicle, and a stowage position which opens up the top of the vehicle interior and which comprises a hood frame which comprises a frame arrangement on each side in relation to a vertical vehicle longitudinal center plane wherein the frame arrangement is mounted pivotally on a main bearing fixed on the vehicle at the rear end and in the closed position of the hood engages through a frame opening arranged in a vehicle edge area wherein the opening can be covered by means of a flap arrangement when the hood is in the stowage position, as well as a locking arrangement which secures the hood in its stowage position.
A bearing arrangement includes a carrier device and a bearing socket for rotatably supporting a component. The bearing socket includes a sleeve fixed in a recess of the carrier device. A peripheral wall of the sleeve delimits an inner space for receiving a bearing journal of a component. The sleeve includes at least a first, inner catch element securing the bearing journal in the sleeve and a second, outer catch element securing the sleeve in the recess of the carrier device. The second catch element is formed from a catch tongue which is a portion of the peripheral wall of the sleeve and which has a hooked portion for engagement in a catch receiving member of the recess of the carrier device.
F16B 21/07 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the socket has a resilient part
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
A folding top of a cabriolet vehicle, comprising a foldable top lining which can be adjusted by a top linkage between a closed position, in which it covers a vehicle interior, and a stowed position, in which it opens up the vehicle interior in the upward direction, the top linkage having, at both sides of a vertical top longitudinal central plane, in each case one link arrangement which comprises a rear-window link to which there is articulatedly connected a rigid rear window which is bordered by the top lining. The rear-window links are articulatedly connected in each case via a first joint to an intermediate link which is articulatedly connected via a second joint to a base element. The rear-window links, in the closed position, are supported in each case on the respectively associated intermediate link via a rear-window link stop.
B60J 1/18 - Windows; Windscreens; Accessories therefor arranged at the vehicle rear
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
32.
DESORBER FOR DEVICE FOR AIR CONDITIONING BY ABSORPTION, COMPRISING A HOUSING WITH A COVER
The invention relates to a desorber (100) for a device for air conditioning by absorption, especially for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (110) and a heat exchanger received in the housing (110), a plurality of conduits (14, 15, 20, 71, 72) enabling the inflow and outflow of fluids into and out of the housing (110) and the heat exchanger. According to the invention, the housing (110) has an opening that is blocked by a cover (111) through which conduits (14, 15, 20, 71, 72) pass, said conduits being secured to the cover (111).
The invention relates to a desorber (100) for a device for air conditioning by absorption, especially for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing (110) containing at least one constituent of the desorber, including a heat exchanger (7), a mixture of absorbent fluid and refrigerating fluid being introduced into the housing (110), in contact with the heat exchanger (7). The invention is characterised in that the system for distributing the mixture of absorbent and refrigerating fluids is built into the upper wall of the housing (110).
The invention relates to a cover (3) for a roof opening (2) of a vehicle roof (1) with a front cover mechanism (13) and a rear cover mechanism (16) for adjusting the cover (3) between a closed position in the roof opening (2) and an open position, in which the cover (3) is lowered and can be displaced in a translational manner on roof-mounted longitudinal guides (6) and lowered below a roof surface (4) adjoining the roof opening (2) by means of the front and rear cover mechanism (13, 16), wherein according to the invention, each lateral cover section (8) of the cover (3) covers the front and rear cover mechanism (13, 16) and the associated roof-mounted longitudinal guide (6).
B60J 7/053 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements sliding with final closing motion having vertical component to attain closed and sealed condition
The invention relates to a vehicle component (12) which has a first material region (31), forming an outer layer (32), and at least one second material region (40), provision being made according to the invention that the first material region (31) has at least one rib (34) on the inner side (33) thereof and the second material region (40) extends at least partially over the height of the rib (34) towards the inner side (33) of the first material region (31).
B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60J 7/04 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements
36.
VEHICLE HEATING UNIT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE HEATING UNIT
The present invention relates to a vehicle heating unit (10) comprising an oxidation space (12), a feed device (14, 16, 18) for a substance which is to be fed to an oxidation process which takes place in the oxidation space (12) in order to generate heat, an optical sensor device (20) and a control unit (22) which is coupled to the optical sensor device (20), wherein the control unit (22) is configured to influence the oxidation process as a function of a signal which is generated by the optical sensor device (20) while the feed device (14, 16, 18) is operating, by changing an operating parameter of the feed device (14, 16, 18). The present invention also relates to a method for operating a vehicle heating unit.
G01N 21/72 - Systems in which the material investigated is excited whereby it emits light or causes a change in wavelength of the incident light thermally excited using flame burners
F23N 5/08 - Systems for controlling combustion using devices responsive to thermal changes or to thermal expansion of a medium using light-sensitive elements
37.
PLASTIC COMPONENT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, HAVING AN INSERT
The invention relates to a plastic component (1) of a motor vehicle, having at least one insert (6) which is embedded in the plastic material (5) of the plastic component (1), wherein according to the invention the insert (6), which is in particular metal, is separated by means of a decoupling layer (10) from the plastic material of the plastic component (1), which is produced in particular by injection moulding.
B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60J 7/02 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type
B29L 31/30 - Vehicles, e.g. ships or aircraft, or body parts thereof
38.
ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM, VEHICLE HAVING AN ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM
The invention relates to an electric heating system (200) comprising at least one first resistance heating device (202), a second resistance heating device (204), a third resistance heating device (206), and at least one switching device (210, 216, 222, 224). For a heating operation, the switching device (210, 216, 222, 224) is configured to selectively switch the first resistance heating device (202), the second resistance heating device (204), and the third resistance heating device (206) between a first heating mode, in which the first resistance heating device (202), the second resistance heating device (204), and the third resistance heating device (206) are electrically connected in series, and a second heating mode, in which at least two of the first resistance heating device (202), the second resistance heating device (204), and the third first resistance heating device (206) are electrically connected in parallel. The invention further relates to a vehicle having an electric heating system (200), and to a method for controlling an electric heating system (200).
The invention relates to a frame of an openable vehicle roof comprising two frame parts extending to the side of a roof opening, said frame parts being defined in each case by an end piece arranged on the rear end of the frame part. The invention is characterized in that a resiliently mounted stop element is integrally formed on the end piece, said stop element extending in the region between the frame parts. The invention further relates to a corresponding method for mounting a frame of an openable vehicle roof.
The invention relates to a control rod for an adjustable closing element or a vehicle roof. The adjustable closing element is designed to selectively close a roof opening in a closing position or at least partly release same in further positions. The control rod is formed from a drawn steel spring wire.
The invention relates to a frame (1) of an openable vehicle roof, having two frame parts (4, 5) which run laterally to a roof opening and are each delimited by an end piece (6, 7) arranged at the rear end of the frame part (4, 5). Said frame is characterised according to the invention in that a resiliently mounted stop element (9) is moulded onto the end piece (6, 7), wherein said stop element extends into the region between the frame parts (4, 5). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for mounting a frame of an openable vehicle roof.
The invention relates to a wind deflector for a vehicle roof that can be opened, having a slidable cover element, comprising a clampable deflector element (26) made of a flat flexible material attached at the lower edge region thereof by means of a lower edge strip (36) to a fixed roof segment, and at the upper edge region thereof by means of a top edge strip (34) to a pivoting extension bail. The upper edge strip (34) and the lower edge strip (36) are parts of a peripheral plastic edge encapsulation (32) of the deflector element (26).
The invention relates to an electrical vehicle heating device (1) comprising: at least one substantially plate-shaped ceramic PTC heating element (2), which has a first main surface (2a) and a second main surface (2b) opposite the first main surface; a metal first contacting layer (4), which electrically contacts the first main surface (2a) substantially over the full area; a metal second contacting layer (3), which electrically contacts the second main surface (2b) substantially over the full area; an electrically insulating, ceramic first insulating structure (5), which covers a side of the first contacting layer (4) facing away from the first main surface (2a); and an electrically insulating, ceramic second insulating structure (6), which covers a side of the second contacting layer (3) facing away from the second main surface (2b). The PTC heating element (2), the first contacting layer (4), the second contacting layer (3), the first insulating structure (5), and the second insulating structure (6) are connected to each other in a bonded manner.
F24H 3/04 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
44.
CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HEATING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The invention relates to a control device (18) for a heating device (10) for a motor vehicle, wherein the control device (18) is capable of actuating the heating device (10) on the basis of an ambient temperature of the motor vehicle for operation in a first operating mode or in a second operation mode. The invention also relates to a heating device (10) with such a control device (18), and to a motor vehicle with such a heating device (10) and/or with such a control device (18). In addition, the invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling a heating device (10) for a motor vehicle, in which method the heating device (10) is actuated for operation in a first operating mode or in a second operating mode on the basis of an ambient temperature of the motor vehicle.
The invention relates to a vehicle roller blind arrangement (20) having a roller blind web (22) that can be wound up or payed out in a pull-out direction (R), a linear guide element (32) extending along the pull-out direction (R), and that can be guided in a guide rail (18) that can be fixedly coupled to a vehicle, such that it extends parallel to the roller blind web (22), and a band element (36) extending along the pull-out direction (R) and disposed between the roller blind web (22) and the guide element (32), and is fixedly coupled to the roller blind web (22) at a first longitudinal side (38) and is fixedly coupled to the guide element (32) at a second longitudinal side (40). Said arrangement is characterized according to the invention in that the band element (36) comprises a T-shaped or Y-shaped cross section and is made of a different material than the roller blind web (22), and comprises a lower material thickness than the roller blind web. The invention further relates to correspondingly designed assemblies and roof arrangements.
A vehicle roof is proposed, comprising a roof opening (14) which can be selectively closed or at least partially exposed by means of a cover element (16) which, with respect to a longitudinal centre plane of the vehicle, is guided on both sides in a roof-mounted guide rail (22) via a drive mechanism (20) and which is produced from a material comprising polycarbonate. The drive mechanism (20) is an at least partially integrated component of the cover element (16).
The invention relates to a method for operating a mobile heating device using various fuel types, comprising the following steps: monitoring a time curve of a signal (ϑ) from at least one temperature sensor or flame sensor (14); evaluating the course over time and associating the course over time with one operating parameter set of a plurality of operating parameter sets of the mobile heating device; and controlling the mobile heating device using the selected operating parameter set.
The invention proposes a roller blind arrangement for a motor vehicle, comprising a roller blind web (20) by means of which a transparent portion of the motor vehicle can be at least partially shaded, and comprising at least one winding device (22) for winding up the roller blind web (20). The roller blind web (20) is formed from a knitted spacer fabric which comprises a support layer (34) formed from a knitted fabric and a decorative layer (36) formed from a knitted fabric and connected to the support layer (34) via connecting threads which maintain a spacing.
The invention relates to a remote-action system (10) for a vehicle (12), comprising a first functional unit (14) of the vehicle and a mobile data terminal (16) having a first application module (18), which is designed to be loaded onto the mobile data terminal and installed there by a user, to provide the user with a preferably graphical user interface adapted to the first functional unit, and to exchange data with the first functional unit by means of at least one mobile communication channel (20). Thus, a mobile telephone or smartphone having an app can be used as a remote control of an air conditioning system.
B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
H04M 11/00 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
B60R 16/037 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for occupant comfort
An output shaft, to which the rotational force of a motor is transmitted, is rotatably supported and housed in a case. One end of the output shaft protrudes from the case, and a pinion gear is provided on this one end. Teeth that mesh with the pinion gear are provided on the outer circumferential surface of cables. A guide member for guiding the cables in such a way that they mesh with the pinion gear is mounted on the case. An urging plate portion that presses against the side of the pinion gear is provided on the guide member. The urging plate portion urges the output shaft in the axial direction and, as a result, rattle of the output shaft is alleviated.
F16H 19/08 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion for interconverting rotary motion and oscillating motion
The invention relates to a motor vehicle cooling system, comprising a first cooling circuit (10), in which a coolant can be circulated, at least one electrical component (4, 3, 2) of the vehicle, which is integrated in the first cooling circuit and is to be cooled, wherein the electrical component can be cooled by means of the coolant that can be circulated in the first cooling circuit, a refrigeration system (40), which is designed to provide cooling capacity, and a refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger (44), which is designed to transfer the cooling capacity provided by the refrigeration system (40) to the coolant. A first coolant-air heat exchanger (31) for cooling air for a vehicle interior is arranged in the first cooling circuit (10).
The invention relates to a heat exchanger arrangement for heating an area of a vehicle to be heated, comprising a first heat exchanger element (5) for transferring waste heat from at least one electrical component (2, 3, 4) of the vehicle to be cooled to air and a second heat exchanger element (23) for transferring heat from at least one vehicle heating device (22) to air. The first heat exchanger element (5) and the second heat exchanger element (23) are arranged in such a way that said heat exchanger elements are exposed in succession to air (L) to be heated.
The invention relates to a contact device (10), which is intended to be fastened to a circuit board (120) in a reflow soldering method, wherein the contact device (10) comprises a contact body (12) and at least one soldering surface connected to the contact body (12), which soldering surface is suitable for being soldered onto the circuit board (120) in a reflow soldering method. The contact device (10) further comprises at least one spring contact arrangement (13) connected to the contact body (12) for receiving a counter contact arrangement in a spring-loaded manner and at least one retaining arrangement connected to the contact body (12) for being accommodated in a recess (130) in the circuit board (130). The invention further relates to a circuit board (120) and to a method for fastening a contact device (10) to a circuit board (120).
The invention relates to a heat exchanger (100) for a mobile heating device, which has a burner, comprising a support body (12) having an interior (14) and an exterior (15). The interior (14) of the support body (12) is designed as an internal exhaust gas guide for conducting exhaust gas of the burner. Furthermore, a guide designed to conduct a heat-transfer medium is arranged between the interior (14) and the exterior (15) of the support body (12). The heat-transfer medium is in heat-transferring contact with exhaust gas in the internal exhaust gas guide by means of the interior (14). An external exhaust gas guide (102) for conducting exhaust gas of the burner is provided on the exterior (15) of the support body (12). The heat-transfer medium is in heat-transferring contact with exhaust gas flowing in the external exhaust gas guide (102) by means of the exterior (15) of the support body (12). The present invention further relates to a mobile heating device having a burner and such a heat exchanger (100) and to a motor vehicle having such a heating device.
The invention relates to a heating device, in particular for mobile use, comprising a combustion chamber for reacting fuel with combustion air in order to release heat, a heat exchanger for transferring at least part of the released heat to a heating medium to be heated, a fuel conveying device for supplying fuel to the combustion chamber, a combustion air fan for supplying combustion air to the combustion chamber, a heating medium fan for supplying the heating medium to the heat exchanger, a common drive for the combustion air fan and the heating medium fan, at least one sensor for monitoring the mass flow of the heating medium, and a controller, which controls the fuel conveying device and the common drive. The controller is designed to change the ratio of the amount of the heating medium and the amount of the fuel supplied to the combustion chamber according to the mass flow of the heating medium.
The invention relates to a flat composite component, in particular a vehicle body part, comprising a material composite having an outer layer (26), a barrier layer (24) adjoining the outer layer and a carrier structure (16) on which the barrier layer is arranged and which comprises a core (18) which has a first cover layer (20) on the side facing the barrier layer (24) and a second cover layer (22) on the side facing away from the barrier layer (24). According to the invention, the barrier layer (24) and the carrier structure (16) have thermal expansion coefficients which are selected such that a deformation of the material composite in the case of a temperature change at least largely stops in a range between -50°C and +80°C.
B32B 3/12 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
57.
CONTROL ROD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE CLOSING ELEMENT OF A VEHICLE ROOF
The invention relates to a control rod (18) for an adjustable closing element (16) of a vehicle roof (12). The adjustable closing element (16) is designed to selectively close a roof opening (14) in a closing position or at least partly release same in further positions. The control rod (18) is formed from a drawn steel spring wire.
The invention relates to a roller blind arrangement (20), in particular for a vehicle, comprising a roller blind web (22). The roller blind web (22) can be wound up at least at one end (24) to form a roller blind roll (36) having a geometric center axis (A) by means of a winding device (30). The roller blind web (22) can be unwound in an unwinding direction (R_1). The winding device (30) has a guide element (40), which is arranged in a direction (R_2) largely opposite to the unwinding direction (R_1) relative to the geometric center axis (A) of the roller blind roll (36) and is designed to limit a motion of the roller blind roll (36) in the direction (R_2) opposite to the unwinding direction (R_1). The invention relates to a roof arrangement having a roof opening (14), a roof opening frame (16), which borders the roof opening (14), and a roller blind arrangement (20). The roller blind arrangement (20) is arranged in the roof opening (14) and mechanically coupled to the roof opening frame (16).
The invention relates to a mechanism for generating pivot motions and displacement motions of a chassis component (30), having a displaceable carriage (40) engaging with at least one first guide element (361) disposed on the chassis component by means of at least one second guide element (42, 44, 46). In order to simplify the mechanism according to the invention, the displaceable carriage (40) has at least two second guide elements (42, 44, 46) acting together with the first guide element (361) in the closed position and during the pivot motion of the chassis component (30), and acting together with a further first guide element (362) associated with the chassis component (30) during a displacement motion of the chassis component (30). The invention is in particular suitable for the panel of a sliding tilting sunroof of a vehicle.
B60J 7/05 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements pivoting upwardly to vent mode and moving downward before sliding to fully open mode
60.
SLIDING ROOF DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
The present invention relates to a sliding roof device (1) for a vehicle, in particular for an automobile, having a movable panel (10), the front region (11) of which is mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the rear region (12) is hinged to at least one push-out lever (21, 22) that is likewise mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The invention is notable in so far as the sliding roof device (1) additionally comprises drive means (30) that are able to displace the movable panel (10) by directly driving each push-out lever (21) in the direction of a displacement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
A retractable roof includes a roof member 2 including a front roof panel 21, a back roof panel 22, and a linkage mechanism 4 for alternately chaining the position of the roof member 2 between an in-use position and a storage position. The back roof panel 22 is pivotally connected to the front roof panel 21 and a car body side member 42 to function as a first link of a four-bar link constituted by the first link and a second link.
B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
The invention relates to a method for operating a metering pump (12), particularly for delivering fuel for a vehicle heater, wherein the metering pump comprises a piston (14) which can be moved back and forth between a starting position and an end position for delivery purposes and a drive unit (18) which can be electrically excited by applying a voltage, wherein the following action is performed and repeated multiple times: controlling/regulating the voltage in order to generate an effective voltage curve having at least two different effective voltage values in order to set the piston in motion starting from the starting position and transfer it to the end position. The voltage is controlled/regulated independently of the movement of the piston. The invention further relates to an apparatus (10) comprising a metering pump (12) and a control/regulating unit (20), which is designed to control/regulate a voltage that is applied to a drive unit (18) of the metering pump.
The invention relates to a folding top for a convertible vehicle, wherein the folding top can be displaced between a closed position and an opened position, comprising a main guide link mechanism with a first main guide link, a second main guide link and a guide link element, and a first folding top element, wherein the first folding top element pivotally couples the first main guide link and the second main guide link together, and wherein, starting from the closed position of the folding top, one of the first main guide link and the second main guide link can be displaced in a vertical direction by a swiveling of the guide link element.
To get out a roof (2) retracted in a storage space (7) therefrom, a link mechanism carries out pushing-out operation of push-pull cable (90) so that a grip member with the roof (2) gripped thereby is moved by an elastic force of a main spring (79) along a rail (74) from a retracted position to a gripping position, where the roof (2) is then released from gripped condition by the grip member.
The invention relates to a vehicle roof having at least one cover element (14), which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening (12) and which can be adjusted between a closed position and a lowered displacement position and, with respect to a vehicle longitudinal center plane, comprises a carrier element (22) on either side, said carrier element comprising a guide path (36), which interacts with at least one guide element (34) of a drive carriage (32) for pivoting the cover element (14), said carriage being guided in a guide rail (30A, 30B) fixed to the roof. At least one rear-side control slide (48) is disposed on the carrier element (22) and guides the cover element (14) in a guide channel (56) of the respective guide rail (30A, 30B) during displacement of said element and secures the cover element (14) against pivoting. When pivoting the cover element (14) into the lowered displacement position, the rear-side control slide (48) recedes into the respective guide channel (56) of the respective guide rail (30A, 30B) while sliding over a ramp (52).
B60J 7/05 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements pivoting upwardly to vent mode and moving downward before sliding to fully open mode
67.
VEHICLE ROOF HAVING DRIVE CARRIAGE FOR COVER ELEMENT
The invention relates to a vehicle roof having at least one cover element (14), which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening (12) and which, with respect to the vehicle longitudinal center plane, comprises a carrier element (24) on either side, said carrier element comprising a guide web (34) which interacts with an adjusting device that is guided in a guide rail (28A) and comprises a drive carriage (30), which interacts with the guide web (34) at least in order to pivot the cover element (14) and comprises a guide element (38) on which the guide web (34) rests. When moving the cover element (14) in the vehicle longitudinal direction, each guide element (38) of the drive carriages (30) serves as a dog element, which engages in a corresponding dog recess (40) configured at the respectively associated carrier element (24) of the cover element (14).
B60J 7/05 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements pivoting upwardly to vent mode and moving downward before sliding to fully open mode
A link mechanism capable of setting any desirable speed of opening/closing a lid during a series of the opening/closing operation and capable of exerting a strong driving force is provided. A lid (6) is attached to a lid bracket (31). The lid bracket (31) is pivotally connected to a driving lever (14) and a coupled-driving lever (15) with which the lid (6) is opened or closed. The driving lever (14) is provided with a cam having an elongated hole (34), into which a driving pin (36) provided to a sector gear (13) is fitted. The sector gear (12) is driven by a motor through a pinion (22). According to rotation of the sector gear (13), the driving pin (36) moves in the elongated hole (34) and drives the driving lever (14). Since the distance between the center of the sector gear (13) and the driving pin (36) is larger than the radius of the pinion (22), such mechanism exerts a strong driving force.
The invention relates to a mechanism for generating pivot motions and displacement motions of a chassis component (30), having a displaceable carriage (40) engaging with at least one first guide element (361) disposed on the chassis component by means of at least one second guide element (42, 44, 46). In order to simplify the mechanism according to the invention, the displaceable carriage (40) has at least two second guide elements (42, 44, 46) acting together with the first guide element (361) in the closed position and during the pivot motion of the chassis component (30), and acting together with a further first guide element (362) associated with the chassis component (30) during a displacement motion of the chassis component (30). The invention is in particular suitable for the panel of a sliding tilting sunroof of a vehicle.
B60J 7/05 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements pivoting upwardly to vent mode and moving downward before sliding to fully open mode
70.
VEHICLE OUTER SURFACE COMPONENT COMPRISING A GLASS LENS
The invention relates to a vehicle outer surface component (11), which may be assembled on the outer surface of a vehicle, comprising a support structure (46) with an outer skin (44) having a lens of glass or a material similar to glass. According to the invention, a simple and economical production of such a vehicle outer surface component (11) may be achieved whereby the support structure (46) is a thermoplastic moulded piece (41) or a lightweight composite structure and the outer skin (44) of an at least partly transparent plastic is directly applied to the support structure (46) by spray coating.
The invention relates to a wind deflector (10) for a roof opening (12), which can be closed and opened by a cover, in a roof panel of a vehicle. According to the invention, an elastic element (22), which is fixed with respect to the frame (16) of the roof opening (12), engages on the wind deflector arm (14) and applies a force (24) thereon in the longitudinal direction (18), and an arm (26), which at one end (28) is connected to the wind deflector arm (14) rotatably about the transverse direction (20), is mounted at the other end (28') rotatably with respect to the frame (16) of the roof opening (12) in the transverse direction (20). The invention further relates to a method for actuating a wind deflector (10).
The invention relates to a sliding roof lining for a vehicle roof having a roof opening which can be selectively opened or closed at least partially by way of a cover element, comprising a sliding roof lining body (12), which has a panel-like design, is guided in guide rails fixed to the roof by way of sliding elements (26D) arranged at the edge regions of said body, said regions being arranged laterally relative to the vehicle longitudinal center plane, and which is a molded part produced according to a foaming, injection molding and/or compression molding method. At least one plastic carrier (28D) for a functional element (26D) of the sliding roof lining is integrally formed on the side of the sliding roof lining body (12) facing away from the vehicle interior, the carrier being designed as an injection molded part and an insert part of the sliding roof lining body (12) designed as a molded part.
The present invention relates to an evaporator burner (4) for a mobile heating device, comprising an evaporator (14) for evaporating liquid fuel that is fed, wherein the evaporator (14) has a permeable structure interspersed with a plurality of hollow spaces, and a combustion chamber (10) for burning evaporated fuel and fed combustion air, the chamber being arranged in an axial direction to the evaporator (14). The evaporator (14) has at least one combustion air feed channel (30) for feeding combustion air into the combustion chamber (10), wherein the channel has a reduced flow resistance for combustion air compared to the structure of the evaporator (14) and extends at least partially, in particularly completely, through the evaporator (14) such that combustion air can be fed from one side of the evaporator (14) facing away from the combustion chamber (10) by way of the at least one combustion air feed channel (30) through the evaporator (14) into the combustion chamber (10).
The invention relates to a vehicle roof comprising at least one cover element (12), which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening and which, with respect to the vehicle longitudinal center plane, comprises a carrier element (26) on either side, said carrier element being provided with a gate (30) and interacting with an adjusting device, which is guided in a guide rail (20) arranged in the vehicle longitudinal direction and comprises a carriage element (24), which interacts with the gate (30) of the respective carrier element (26) at least in order to pivot the cover element (12) and comprises a guide section (38) on which the carrier element (26) rests. The guide section (38) is formed by a wall of a plastic component, which can be elastically deformed and give way in a hollow space formed by the plastic component.
B60J 7/05 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements pivoting upwardly to vent mode and moving downward before sliding to fully open mode
A retractable roof includes a roof member 2 including a front roof panel 21, a back roof panel 22, and a linkage mechanism 4 for alternately chaining the position of the roof member 2 between an in-use position and a storage position. The retractable roof further includes an adjusting mechanism 51, 52 for adjusting the geometry in the in-use state of the linkage mechanism 4 by changing the angle of the turning direction of one of links 44 included in the linkage mechanism 4 in the in-use state.
B60J 7/08 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
A roof locking apparatus for a vehicle (70) is provided in a vehicle body and operable to hold a middle portion with respect to a vehicle width direction of a front edge of the roof (2) within a storage space (7).
The invention relates to a vehicle roof, in particular a roof module for a motor vehicle, comprising a roof opening (22) which can be selectively closed off or at least partially opened up by means of a cover element, comprising at least one fixed roof section (20, 24, 26) with a glass panel and comprising a support section (12) which forms a roof frame and on which the fixed roof section (20, 24, 26) is arranged and which surrounds the roof opening (22). According to the invention, the fixed roof section (20, 24, 26) and the support section (12) are constituent parts of a single-piece multi-component injection moulded component. The fixed roof section (20, 24, 26) is manufactured from a first material component and the support section (12) is manufactured from a second material component.
A system for variable engine compartment ventilation in a slim and compact unit with components used in non-related industries. The system can have at least one bank of movable louvers rotatably mounted within a louver frame for guiding a flow of air into a vehicle engine compartment; a motor to rotate the louvers with a motor gear formed on an output shaft rotatably connected in parallel to at least one helix cable by a helix cable drive gear and a louver pinion gear integral with each louver engaging the helix cable along its length; and a control unit for operating the assembly of movable louvers in response to an output signal from a vehicle communication bus. The output signal of the vehicle communication bus can be in response to input from an engine coolant temperature sensor or a vehicle speed sensor.
A composite reinforcement for a vehicle roof opening that provides several advantages over the prior art metal ring design. The reinforcement is a composite bonded to the roof, can be polyurethane, and may include fiberglass, such as long fiber injection (LFI) or glass fiber mat. A honeycomb core can also be disposed within the polyurethane made from cardboard or aluminum. Steel inserts can also be formed within the composite to provide attachment points for a variety of functions, such as sunroof module, structural brackets, and locating assemblies. The steel inserts can have external threads to allow composite material to physically capture the insert during formation of the reinforcement. This roof assembly can be mounted to the vehicle in an optimized manner for ease of assembly, color matching, and to provide structure to support a mounted sunroof assembly.
The invention relates to a method for evaluating operation-related data from a plurality of similar vehicle auxiliary devices. The method comprises the following steps: repeatedly contacting a central unit (1) having a plurality of similar vehicle auxiliary devices (10, 20) using a mobile radio network and querying operation-related data; and statistically evaluating the operation-related data of the plurality of vehicle auxiliary devices.
The present invention relates to a fuel withdrawal device (18) for withdrawal of fuel from a fuel tank (4). Said device comprises a spreading insert (32) provided with a penetration opening (30), said insert being designed such that it can be inserted from an outside of the fuel tank into an opening (28) of the fuel tank, in particular into an opening (28) of a closure (16) of the fuel tank, and spread open there such that said insert is held in the opening (28), as well as a fuel withdrawal tube (44) that can be held in the penetration opening (30) of the spreading insert (32).
An assembly for covering an opening of a vehicle, and particularly a boat, comprising a base frame having a pair of guide rails with a stop at a forward end and a continuous peripheral sealing surface; a movable panel slidably attached to the guide rails and configured to substantially cover the opening in a closed position, the panel having a sealing surface that substantially conforms to the base frame peripheral sealing surface in the closed position; the slidable panel attachment comprising a pair of mirror image slide assemblies on a front panel portion and a pair of mirror image rear brackets on a rear panel portion; the rear brackets being pivotably attached to the guide rails; and the slide assemblies having a panel raising mechanism comprising a drive slide and a locator disposed within guiderails, and a raising lever disposed between the drive slide and the guide rails and configured to raise the panel to an open position, a closing position, and a sealing position.
B60J 7/047 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of sliding type with rigid plate-like element or elements movable to overlapping or nested relationship
The invention relates to a liquid fuel burner, in particular for a vehicle heating device (12), comprising a combustion chamber (14), a combustion chamber pipe (18) which is made of sheet metal, especially sheet steel, and at least partially delimits the combustion chamber (14) along an axial direction (16), a porous evaporator element (22) that delimits a zone of the combustion chamber (14), and a glow plug (24) which penetrates the porous evaporator element (22) and protrudes into the combustion chamber (14) in the axial direction (16). According to the invention, combustion chamber bores (20, 20'), via which combustion air (38) is fed to the combustion chamber (14), are arranged within the sheet metal combustion chamber pipe (18).
The invention relates to a vehicle surface component (6) that can be applied in an external arrangement to a vehicle, comprising a solar cell arrangement (16) connected to a supporting layer (10, 11, 12) on the interior side thereof and having a cover layer (14) on the external side of the vehicle. A particularly light and strong vehicle surface component is implemented according to the invention in that the supporting layer (10, 11, 12) is produced in a lightweight composite construction.
The invention relates to a process for producing a composite component (100), said process comprising the following steps: 1.1 a decorative composition (110) is produced from at least one backing layer (114) and at least one colour-imparting layer (112), 1.2 a structural composition (130) is produced from at least one top layer (132; 136) and at least one spacer (134) connected thereto, 1.3 a connecting layer (120) is introduced between the decorative composition (110) and the structural composition (130), and 1.4 the structural composition (130) and the decorative composition (110) are joined together, with the connecting layer (120) being cured.
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical propert; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
The invention relates to a mobile heater (2), particularly a vehicle heater. The mobile heater comprises: a burner (4), in which fuel is converted in the presence of combustion air and generates heat; a combustion air inlet (12) for feeding combustion air to the burner (4); and an exhaust gas discharge (20) for discharging combustion exhaust gases from the burner (4). A hydrocarbon storing element (28, 28’) is disposed in the combustion air inlet (12) and/or the exhaust gas discharge (20). The invention further relates to a combustion air inlet sound muffler (24) for a mobile heater and an exhaust gas discharge sound muffler (26) for a mobile heater.
b) in the region of its leading edge (14) that engages, from below in a closed position of the cover, into a support element that is stiff in a direction perpendicular to the roof outer skin. Additionally, the cover is formed at its rear edge such that engagement from below under the lateral and rear areas of the roof opening does not occur in the closed position.
The invention relates to an automobile component (12; 40) made of plastic, particularly an automobile body shell component having at least one supporting layer (24, 30), having at least one body shell (22), and having at least one tear-resistant splinter protection layer. According to the invention, the splinter protection layer is designed as a splinter protection fabric (26, 32) and is embedded in the at least one supporting layer, particularly in the edge region thereof, or between two adjacent layers (24, 28; 28, 30; 30, 34). Sharp-edged breaks in the automobile component are preventing by the splinter protection fabric in case of an accident.
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
B62D 29/04 - Superstructures characterised by material thereof predominantly of synthetic material
The invention relates to a folding top (1) for a vehicle, comprising a top linkage (2) and a top cloth (3), which is held by the top linkage (2), wherein the folding top (1) can be moved between a closed and an open position. According to the invention, it is characterized in that the top cloth (3) is provided for being fastened with the rear edge region thereof to an integrated vehicle part (4), and the top linkage (2) has an adjustable tensioning bow (5) for tensioning the top cloth.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
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System for opening/closing a roof panel and a branched driving cable to be used for the system
Reducing number of components in a case where a plurality of locking mechanism is being used. The system includes an input cable (84) driven when pulled by an electric motor (10) via a hook (81); a connecting member (110) rotatably connected to a vehicle body, an output end of the input cable (84) is connected thereto; and a branched driving cable (100) having a first driving cable (503), an input end of which is connected to the connecting member (110) while an output end of which is connected to a link restricting mechanism (500) for transmitting a pulling force of the input cable (84) to the link restricting mechanism (500), and second driving cable (514), an input end of which is connected to the connecting member (110) and an output end of which is connected to the stored state locking mechanism (510) for transmitting a pulling force of the input cable (84) to the stored state locking mechanism (510), wherein the link restricting mechanism (500) and the stored state locking mechanism (510) are driven by the electric motor (10) via the branched driving cable (100).
A vehicle roof (10) is proposed, comprising a roof opening (14), which can be selectively closed or at least partially exposed using a cover element (12), which can be tilted at the rear edge thereof with respect to a fixed roof section (16) and displaced above the fixed roof section (16) in the vehicle rear direction and which with respect to a vehicle longitudinal center plane is guided on both sides by a front sliding unit (22) in a front guide rail section (20) and by a rear sliding unit (26) in a rear guide rail section (24). According to the invention, the rear sliding unit (26) is guided on a guide gate (32) of the cover element (12), and the tangents of the rear guide rail section (24) and of the guide slot (32) of the cover element (12) are positioned in opposite directions projected in the vertical vehicle direction at least partially with respect to a vehicle longitudinal axis such that the rear guide rail section (24) and the guide slot (32) fixed to the cover intersect in this projection in an exposed position of the cover element (12).
The present invention relates to a mobile heating system (2), comprising a plurality of fuel-operated heating devices (4, 6, 8, 10) that have a communication connection with each other via a bus system (12). The heating system (2) is designed such that when the heating system (2) is started, one of the heating devices (4) is configured as the master with respect to the control of further heating devices (6, 8, 10) connected to the bus system (12) and the remaining heating device(s) (6, 8, 10) are each configured as slave(s) based on predetermined rules (or algorithms).
The invention relates to a convertible top cloth, including an outer top cloth, an inner roof lining, an insulating layer which is arranged between the outer top cloth and the inner roof lining, and at least one absorbent film which is accommodated between the outer top cloth and the inner roof lining, is a plastic film produced at least from polyester and is provided on the insulating layer adjacent to the inner roof lining.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
B32B 5/18 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by features of a layer containing foamed or specifically porous material
The invention relates to a mobile heating device (2) for heating an interior (4), in particular a vehicle interior. The mobile heating device (2) has a fuel evaporation zone (12) and an electric heating element (18), by means of which the fuel evaporation zone (12) and in particular the fuel evaporation zone (12) and the oxidation zone (14) can be heated. According to the invention, liquid fuel can be supplied to the fuel evaporation zone (12). The device also has an oxidation zone (14), to which combustion air and gaseous fuel produced in the fuel evaporator zone (12) can be supplied, said zone (14) having a catalyst on which the supplied gaseous fuel can be converted in a full catalytic oxidation comprising supplied combustion air to produce heating energy.
F23C 13/02 - Apparatus in which combustion takes place in the presence of catalytic material characterised by arrangements for starting the operation, e.g. for heating the catalytic material to operating temperature
A vehicle roof having a roof opening system (12) is proposed, which comprises a cover element (16) by means of which a roof opening (14) can be selectively closed or at least partially opened and which in the closed position interacts with a separating device enclosing the roof opening (14), said separating device separating a wet region from a dry region, wherein both sides of the cover element (14) with respect to a vehicle longitudinal center plane comprise a front, driven sliding element (24), which is located in the dry region and is guided in a first guide device (30), and a rear sliding element (28), which is located in the wet region and is guided in a second guide device (32). According to the invention, for the displacement in the second guide devices (32) the rear sliding elements (28) are actively driven by means of a drive device (46) without being coupled to the front sliding elements (24).
Method of assembling the roof of a cabriolet or convertible vehicle using a preassembly work stand that aligns outer roof components with roof frame and linkage components
A method and tool for mass manufacturing convertible roofs having an outer shell, a frame and lateral linkage parts for supporting the outer shell, the outer shell including at least two outer shell parts is provided. The method includes the steps of providing an upper tool fixture and a lower tool fixture, aligning and assembling the frame and outer shell in the lower tool fixture such that the frame and outer shell are upside down, aligning and assembling connection members onto the frame part so the roof can fittingly engage the windshield frame when the roof is in a closed position, and lowering the lateral linkage parts onto the assembled frame and outer shell using the upper tool fixture.
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (32), particularly a truck (32) or military truck, comprising an air-conditioning system (10) provided in the roof region (34). According to the invention, it is provided that the air-conditioning system (10) is disposed in a recess (36), particularly a recess (36) that is adjusted to the air-conditioning system (10) in terms of size, particularly above the actual roof. The invention further relates to an air-conditioning system (10) for a motor vehicle (32) or a military truck, particularly for a truck (32), wherein the air-conditioning system (10) is suitable to be fastened to a roof region (34) of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, it is provided that the air-conditioning system (10) is suited to be disposed in a recess (36), particularly a recess (36) that is adjusted to the air-conditioning system (10) in terms of size, particularly above the actual roof.
The object of providing a technical function edge and a styling edge is solved by the cloth for a soft top according to the invention which is designed to be stretchable over at least one solid element, wherein the solid element comprises at least one offsetting or indentation, and wherein the cloth overstretching the solid element is deformed by suitable clamping devices such that the cloth substantially follows the contour of the offsetting or indentation in the region of the offsetting or indentation.
B60J 7/12 - Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
To reliably prevent lifting of a roof panel when the roof panel is fully closed. To provide a roof panel (12) to a vehicle body (1) capable of opening/closing a vehicle cabin space (11), a link mechanism (3) for supporting the roof panel (12) at the vehicle body (1) having a front connecting link (33) rotatably connected to both of the vehicle body (1) and the roof panel (12), and a rear connecting link (34) rotatably connected to both of the vehicle body (1) and the roof panel (12) at rear side of a vehicle relative to front connecting link (33), and link restricting mechanism (500) for restricting the rear connecting link (34) to the vehicle body (1) when the roof panel (12) is in fully closed state over the vehicle cabin space (11).
A retractable vehicle roof is proposed, comprising a roof opening system having a cover element that can be selectively adjusted between an open position and a closed position and in relation to the vehicle longitudinal center plane is guided on both sides in a guide rail (18), which on at least one end is connected to a frame element (14) of the roof opening system, wherein in the connecting region between the guide rail (18) and the frame element (14) a sealing device (40) is disposed. According to the invention, the sealing device is formed by a sealing body (40), which fills in a recess (34) extending through the roof opening system, said recess being delimited by the frame element (14) and the guide rail (18), and a butt region (36) located in the wet region (N) of the roof opening system (10) ends between the frame element (14, 16) and the guide rail (18) at the sealing body (40).
