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
5.
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
6.
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
7.
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
13.
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
26.
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
29.
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.
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
35.
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
38.
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
58.
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 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).
The invention relates to a fuel extraction device (11) for extracting fuel from a fuel tank (12) of a vehicle, wherein the fuel extraction device (11) has a fuel pump bypass line (48) and a first fuel pump (20) with a fuel intake side (28) and a fuel discharge side (30), wherein the fuel pump bypass line (48) is provided to conduct the fuel in the fuel extraction direction (58), and the fuel discharge side (30) of the first fuel pump (20) is connected to a fuel discharge side (62) of the fuel pump bypass line (48). The invention also relates to a fuel tank (12) having a fuel extraction device (11) according to the invention, to a vehicle having a fuel tank (12) according to the invention, and to a method for extracting fuel from a fuel tank (12).
F02M 37/18 - Feeding by means of driven pumps characterised by provision of main and auxiliary pumps
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
A wind deflector is proposed for an open vehicle roof with a displaceable covering element composed of a base element (22), a deflector bar (12) and two lateral extender arms (14A, 14B), which are each equipped at the end thereof facing the vehicle rear with an articulation point (16A, 16B) and used for adjusting the deflector bar between a rest position and an operating position. Between the roof mounted base element (22) and the deflector bar (12) there is a deflector element (26) composed of a collapsible, air-permeable material, which is attached to the deflector bar (12) by means of an attachment strip (28) extending essentially in the vehicle transverse direction. According to the invention, the deflector element (26) has a zone (34) of reduced air permeability which adjoins the deflector bar (12) at the underside thereof. Furthermore, in the case of a deflector element which extends on both sides into lateral end sections, each forming a deflector element end region along a region of the deflector bar (12) curved in the direction of the vehicle rear, the invention provides that the deflector element end regions are each equipped with at least one reinforcing device.
A retractable roof system for a vehicle is provided with a roof locking apparatus (70) provided in a vehicle body and retaining a retractable roof in a storage space (7) which is different from a trunk space, and a link mechanism (10) provided in the vehicle body and capable of changing a position of a lid (6) covering the storage space (7) so as to open and close to an open position and a closed position. The roof locking apparatus (70) is structured such as to work with the link mechanism (10).
Disclosed is a tailgate arrangement for a convertible that has a convertible roof which can be lowered into a stowage compartment. Said tailgate arrangement comprises a stowage compartment cover encompassing a front cover element (24) and a rear cover element (22). The front cover element (24) and the rear cover element (22) can be jointly swiveled in the direction of the rear of the vehicle by means of a driving mechanism (32) disposed on both sides on the stowage compartment cover (20) in order to lower the vehicle roof into the stowage compartment. The rear cover element (22) forms a trunk cover which can be swiveled relative to the front cover element (24) in order to be able to use a trunk in the closed position of the stowage compartment cover. In order to seal a dry zone from a wet zone, the rear cover element (22) cooperates with a sealing device which extends along an edge of a trunk opening, the forward edge of which is formed by the front cover element (24). In order to be able to use a light-weight and rigid hinge mechanism (53), the rear cover element (22) is hinged to the front cover element (24). The hinge mechanism (53) is arranged in the wet zone.
The invention relates to a roof module for motor vehicles, comprising an outer skin (a), a material layer (b), contiguous thereto, a spacer layer (c) and a peripheral plastic material (d) on the edge thereof.
B62D 65/06 - Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
B32B 3/02 - 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 features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
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ROLLER BLIND DEVICE, PARTICULARLY FOR A SLIDING ROOF SYSTEM
The invention relates to a roller blind device, particularly for a sliding roof system, comprising a roller blind web (2), which can be wound to form a blind roll (5) at least at one end using a winding device (7), wherein the winding device (7) comprises self-winding helical springs (7) connected to the roller blind web (2), wherein a roll forming device (9) is provided for forming and/or guiding the blind roll (5), wherein the roll forming device (9) interacts with the roller blind web (2) exclusively in web regions of the roller blind web (2) between the helical springs (7).
Disclosed is a blind arrangement for a motor vehicle, especially for a vehicle roof. Said blind arrangement comprises at least one blind web (18) which encompasses one respective guiding strip (26) along the lateral edge regions thereof. The guiding strip (26) is designed as a force spring, extends along the direction of extension of the blind web (18), is guided within a guiding track (36) of a guide rail (24A, 24B), and shapes the blind web into a wound member (22) once the blind web (18) has left the guiding track (36) that extends in the direction of extension and stretches the blind web transverse to the direction of extension. According to the invention, the wound member (22) has a winding shaft (34) which runs transverse to the direction of extension of the blind web (18) and is disposed at the level of the guiding tracks (36) located on both sides.
The invention relates to a vehicle (10) having a remote-controllable, in particular fuel-operated vehicle auxiliary heater (12). It is provided according to the invention that the vehicle auxiliary heater (12) has an output connection (14) via which, by means of a remote control (16) of the vehicle auxiliary heater (12), at least one safety-relevant electrical heating device (18, 20) can be activated or deactivated. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a remote-controllable, in particular fuel-operated vehicle auxiliary heater (12).
The present invention relates to a method for the production of a curved glass cover or fixed glass element for a vehicle roof, wherein in the course of the process a flat first glass pane (10) is coated with an electric functional layer (12) or a multiple layer coating, which has at least one electric functional layer, and the first glass pane (10) is glued or laminated by means of an adhesive (14) onto the side facing one vehicle interior side of a convex second glass pane (16). The present invention relates in addition to a glass cover and a fixed glass element produced by means of this process.
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
The invention relates to a sensor device (10), particularly for detecting at least one object (44) in a swivel region of a convertible top, comprising at least one sensor, which is formed at least partially by a convertible top rod system (24, 26, 28). According to the invention, the sensor further comprises a conductor structure (12), which is connected in an electrically conductive manner to the convertible top rod system (24, 26, 28) so as to form a sensor electrode. The invention further relates to a method for the installation of such a sensor device (10). Furthermore, the invention relates to a conductor structure (12), particularly a flexible and substantially flat conductor structure (12). According to the invention, said structure can be attached to a convertible top rod system (24, 26, 28), particularly to one or more connecting rods (24, 26, 28) of a connecting rod arrangement of the convertible top rod system, wherein the conductor structure (12) can be connected in an electrically conductive manner to the convertible top rod system via one or more contact points (16, 18).
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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ROOF PART OF A VEHICLE AND SEALING DEVICE OF A ROOF PART
The invention relates to a roof part (1) of a vehicle comprising a roof frame (2) and a roof shell part (3) provided thereon, wherein the roof part (1) is adjustably supported on the vehicle by means of a bearing device, and wherein it is provided according to the invention that the roof shell part (3) is made of transparent plastic and firmly connected, and particularly glued, to the roof frame (2).
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
The invention relates to a motor vehicle (10) comprising a generator (12) for generating electrical energy, at least one accumulator (14) for storing electrical energy, and electrical energy storage unit (16) that may be charged more rapidly than the accumulator, and a vehicle heating device (18) comprising at least one electrical energy consumer (20). According to the invention, the electrical energy storage unit (16) is a component of the vehicle heating device (18). The invention further relates to a method for retrofitting a motor vehicle (10) and a vehicle heating device (18).
H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
The invention relates to a sealing arrangement (20) for a cabriolet vehicle having a flexible canopy material (24), for sealing off an outer-side canopy material region (26) with respect to a front edge region (28) of a rear-side luggage space cover (30) when the canopy (22) is closed, comprising a seal (42) which is arranged between the canopy (22) and the luggage space cover (30) and which is held in sealing contact by magnetic force.
The invention relates to a device for conditioning a boat, comprising a cooling heat exchanger (12) and a heating heat exchanger (10) that can have an air flow (14) flowing successively through them, wherein the heating heat exchanger is connected via a water loop (16) to a heater (18) operated with a fuel and the cooling heat exchanger is designed as an evaporator of an air conditioning system (20). The invention further relates to a method for conditioning a boat.
The invention relates to a heating device (10; 100; 200; 300; 400) for a vehicle, comprising a fuel-operated heating unit (30; 130; 230; 330; 430) independent of the engine, wherein the heating unit can be coupled to a fuel supply system of the vehicle such that the heating unit is connected to a vehicle tank (18; 118; 218; 318; 418) via a fuel transfer pump (22; 122; 222; 322; 422) of the fuel supply system. According to a first consideration, a metering and transfer device (28) is provided for feeding and metering fuel to the heating unit (30). According to the invention, according to the first consideration of the invention provision is made for a control device (32) to be provided that is suitable for controlling the metering and transfer device (28) when the fuel transfer pump (22) is turned off or not transferring fuel such that it transfers fuel directly from the vehicle tank (18) via the fuel transfer pump (22) to the heating unit (30) and meters a corresponding fuel feed. According to a second consideration, a valve device (128; 228; 328; 428) for metering a fuel feed to the heating unit is connected downstream of the fuel transfer pump and upstream of the heating unit. According to the invention, according to the second consideration of the invention, provision is made for a control device (32; 132; 232; 332; 432) to be provided that is suitable for controlling the fuel transfer pump for transferring fuel in a park heating mode of the heating unit such that it is operated at a power input that is lower than a power input of the fuel transfer pump operated in an auxiliary heating mode of the heating unit. The invention further relates to a method for supplying fuel to a heating device according to the invention according to the first and second consideration.
The invention relates to a blind device, particularly for a sunroof system, comprising a blind web (3) that can be wound up at least at one end by means of a winding mechanism so as to form a wound blind (12). The winding mechanism encompasses at least one constant-force spring (10) that is connected to the blind web (3) as well as a winding element (20) for the constant-force spring (10). The winding element (20) is mounted to be rotatable about a winding axis (23).
The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising an air conditioning installation provided with at least one cooling and/or heating unit (10) positioned in the bootspace of the motor vehicle, and at least one air guiding device (12) which is coupled to an air conditioning air interface (14) of the cooling and/or heating unit, energy required for cooling purposes being provided from an internal combustion engine of the motor vehicle. According to the invention, the air guiding device is an air guiding channel (12) built into a wall defining the passenger area and at least partially arranged in the passenger area of the motor vehicle. Said air guiding channel (12) comprises at least one air outlet (16, 18) ending in the passenger region, and projects into the bootspace where it is coupled to the air conditioning air interface (14). The invention also relates to an air conditioning installation and an air guiding channel.
The invention relates to a heat exchanger (18) for a combined heating/warm water system (10) for mobile applications and a combined heating/warm water system (10) for mobile applications. The heat exchanger (18) for a combined heating/warm water system (10) for mobile applications has a pipe jacket (20) comprising a first center axis (M1) and an interior space (22) for accommodating a combustion pipe (16) for the combustion of liquid or gaseous fuels with a second center axis (M2), outer ribs (26a, 26b, 26c) which are arranged on an outer side (24) of the pipe jacket (20) and extend radially therefrom and inner ribs (30) which are arranged between the combustion pipe (16) and an inner side (28) of the pipe jacket and extend radially therefrom, characterized in that the second center axis (M2) is arranged at a distance from the first center axis (M1).
F24H 1/28 - Water heaters other than continuous-flow or water-storage heaters, e.g. water heaters for central heating with water mantle surrounding the combustion chamber or chambers the water mantle forming an integral body including one or more furnace or fire tubes
F24H 3/04 - Air heaters with forced circulation the air being in direct contact with the heating medium, e.g. electric heating element
F28D 7/12 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged one within the other, e.g. concentrically the surrounding tube being closed at one end, i.e. return type
F28F 1/40 - Tubular elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with projections, with recesses the means being only inside the tubular element
The invention relates to a lining and/or decorative component comprising a carrier element (2) consisting of a non-electroconductive plastic material. A decorative element (3) consisting of an electroconductive plastic material is provided, and the carrier element (2) and the decorative element (3) form a dual-component injection-moulded part, embodied as a single component.
The invention relates to a device for detecting a risk of pinching and for preventing the pinching of an object, having a capacitive sensor device (10a) for the detection of a changing capacity in the case of the presence of an object in a pre-determined danger zone, said sensor device (10a) having at least one elongated electrode (11, 12), said at least one elongated electrode (11, 12) being disposed such that it is integrated into lining parts (7, 8) in an L shape in a top view of a vehicle in an at least partially framing fashion to at least one or more seats (2) for passengers.
The invention relates to an opening vehicle roof having an actuating device (1) for a movable roof element, wherein the actuating device (1) comprises a lifting/lowering mechanism (2) in the type of a four-bar joint, having a sliding carriage (8), and a drive mechanism (3) comprising a driving carriage (15) and a toggle lever (19), wherein the toggle lever (19) is coupled to a first intermediate lever (22) that is pivotally supported in relation to the sliding carriage (8), and a second intermediate lever (25) is coupled to the first intermediate lever (22) at one end, and to the control lever of the lifting/lowering mechanism (2) at the other end.
Disclosed is a method for producing a pane arrangement for a vehicle or an edifice. Said pane arrangement comprises a glass pane (11), an at least partially transparent anti-splinter element (12) which is permanently connected to, especially laminated onto, the glass pane (11), and a retaining element (14) that is fastened to the glass pane (11) and/or the anti-splinter element (12) by means of a peripheral foam (13) and is designed to mount the pane arrangement in an opening of a vehicle or edifice. The peripheral foam (13) is back-foamed or peripherally foamed on and is formed on at least two sides, preferably all around, on the pane arrangement (10). The disclosed method encompasses the following steps: - the glass pane (11) and the anti-splinter element (12) are combined in a lamination process, optionally introducing interlayer sheets or interlayer films therebetween; - a foam application surface (16) to which the peripheral foam will stick very well is produced on the glass pane (11) and/or the anti-splinter element (12); and - the peripheral foam (13) is foamed onto the foam application surface (16) that is to receive the foam.
a), is coupled to the winding tube (2) in a manner that enables it to rotate in relation thereto. The torsional tensioning device (7), at least with a second end, is coupled to the winding tube (20 so that it is rotationally fixed and axially displaceable in relation thereto.
E06B 9/56 - Operating, guiding or securing devices or arrangements for roll-type closures; Spring drums; Tape drums; Counterweighting arrangements therefor
The invention relates to a heating device, particularly for the mobile use in vehicles, which can be operated in different operating modes (BM1-BM3), and which has an electric device input (24) comprising a plurality of input pins (22), wherein a controller (26) can be activated to set one of the operating modes (BM1-BM3) by applying electricity to at least one of the input pins (22). In order to provide a heating device that can be produced in a manner that is simpler and more cost-effective, while any loss of convenience for the user, the invention provides that the controller (26) is equipped to detect an electric signal level applied to a selection pin (22) of the device input and to set the operating modes (BM1-BM3) as a function of the level detected. The configuration according to the invention achieves that the method for operating heating devices according to the invention can be maintained from model to model.
The invention relates to a method for operating a fuel-fed auxiliary heating unit (22) in a motor vehicle, wherein the auxiliary heating unit (22) is integrated in a comfort heat circuit (20) which is fed with heat by waste heat of a drive engine (12) of the motor vehicle and which is activated during operation of the drive engine as a function of a predefined set of parameters to provide additional heating of a temperature control means which is contained in the comfort heat circuit (20). In order to make an auxiliary heater of said type accessible for the use of cost-effective evaporator burner technology, it is proposed that, outside a predefined set of exception conditions, a predefined minimum operating duration of the auxiliary heating unit (22) is ensured independently of the operation of the drive engine (12). By means of the design according to the invention, a significant reduction in the costs for fuel-fed auxiliary heaters can be achieved.
The present invention relates to a vehicle roof, having a roof opening disposed inside a fixed roof outer skin of a vehicle, and a cover (10) for selectively closing, and at least partially opening, the roof opening. In order to at least partially open the roof opening, the cover can both be displaced at the rear edge thereof toward the top, and shifted toward the rear in the driving direction from a closed position. According to the invention, the cover has at least one locking lug (12a, 12b) in the region of the front edge (14) thereof, the lug engaging in a rigid support element from below in a direction perpendicular to the roof outer skin in a closed position of the cover, and the rear edge of the cover is configured such that it does not engage in the adjacent regions of the roof opening from below in the closed position.
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
The present invention relates to a device for monitoring a region posing a risk of pinching, having at least two parts of a motor vehicle that can be displaced in relation to each other with a risk of pinching. In order to refine a device of the type mentioned above for even safer detection of a pinching situation, the invention proposes that the region (9) has at least one narrow electrode (10, 13) of a capacitive sensor, the electrode being disposed in the region of an inner lining (5).
The invention relates to a method for operating a reformer (10) for producing a hydrogen-rich reformate (20), whereby fuel (16) and oxidizing agents (18) are supplied to the reformer. The invention is characterized in that at least one property of the fuel (16) supplied to the reformer (10) is determined and the quantitative ratio of the supplied fuel (16) and oxidizing agents (18) is adjusted depending on said at least one property. The invention also relates to a reforming system and to a fuel cell system.
C01B 3/36 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by reaction of gaseous or liquid organic compounds with gasifying agents, e.g. water, carbon dioxide, air by reaction of hydrocarbons with gasifying agents using oxygen or mixtures containing oxygen as gasifying agents
The invention relates to a guiding substrate (1) for a device for blocking a light-transparent panel, comprising means (10) for guiding the displacement of a blocking member to be placed opposite the panel. The invention is characterised in that the guiding substrate (1) has a single-block structure that further comprises means (20) for masking the space separating it from the panel to be blocked.
A convertible vehicle is proposed, comprising a folding top (12) which either covers or opens up a vehicle interior and on both sides has a respective main link system (24) which, firstly, is coupled, mounted on the vehicle body, to a main bearing and, secondly, is coupled to a roof segment (16), and which is coupled to a drive (38) via a link arrangement. According to the invention, in order to reduce the sagging effect, the link arrangement has a lever element (46) which is mounted pivotably on the main bearing via a first joint (48) and is connected to the drive (38) and to which, via a second joint (50), a first end of an intermediate link (52) is coupled, the second end of which is coupled to the main link system (24) via a third joint (54), wherein the first joint (48), the second joint (50) and the third joint (54), in a projection in the transverse direction of the vehicle, define an angle which increases when the roof segment (16) is pivoted from an open position, in which it opens up the vehicle interior, into a closed position covering the vehicle interior, said joints essentially lying in a line in the closed position.
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
The invention relates to a method for evaluating a PWM signal profile (10) on a vehicle bus (12), in particular a PWM signal profile (10) for driving a fan (14). According to the invention, the method comprises the following steps of: providing a diagnostic computer (16) and an intelligent measuring device (18) which is coupled to the latter; using the diagnostic computer (16) to cause the intelligent measuring device (18) to determine data which are characteristic of the PWM signal profile from the PWM signal profile (10) and to store said data; and transmitting the data which are characteristic of the PWM signal profile (10) to the diagnostic computer (16).
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
The invention relates to a fuel-powered vehicle heating designed for auxiliary heating operation. According to the invention, the auxiliary heating operation can only be activated by the user, when authorisation to use the auxiliary heating operation has been given.
The invention relates to a bearing arrangement (1) for a slide (4) in a guide channel (3) of a guide rail (2) of an openable vehicle roof, wherein the slide (4) is arranged to move in a first movement direction in the guide channel (3) in particular in a vehicle longitudinal direction (X-direction) and is fixed in a second direction, in particular, a vehicle vertical direction (Z-direction) by means of channel defining walls (6, 7, 8), wherein at least one channel defining wall (8) has a wall section (10) of a length (Y1) which has a sprung movement in the Z-direction.
