WEBASTO AG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140084636 | Plastic component of a roof opening system - A method for manufacturing a sliding-roof frame of a roof-opening system of a motor vehicle in a tool having at least one mold cavity. One embodiment comprises the steps of: inserting at least one semifinished part configured in the shape of a panel into the tool; deep-drawing the semifinished part in the tool for configuring at least one deep-drawn section of the sliding-roof frame, wherein the semifinished part is formed from a glass-fiber reinforced thermoplastic and the step of deep drawing is a thermoforming process; then, introducing a plastic material into the mold cavity of the tool for forming at least one formed section, which is injection-molded or foamed, and for bonding said formed section to the deep-drawn section; and demolding the sliding-roof frame from the tool. | 03-27-2014 |
20130337388 | Method of controlling a mobile heating device - A method of controlling a mobile heating device which is adapted for generating heat by combustion of fuel with combustion air is provided, the method comprising the steps: operating the mobile heating device with a predetermined fuel supply rate and a predetermined combustion air supply rate, monitoring the signal of at least one temperature sensor over time, temporarily changing at least one of the fuel supply rate and the combustion air supply rate, analyzing the response in the signal of the at least one temperature sensor, and based on the response, operating the mobile heating device with at least one of an adapted fuel supply rate and an adapted combustion air supply rate. | 12-19-2013 |
20130193721 | Sun Roof Wind Deflector and the Production Thereof - A wind deflector for a vehicle roof which may be opened, having a displaceable cover element, comprising a stretchable deflector element made from a flat, flexible material and which with its lower edge region is fastened to a fixed roof portion via a lower edge strip and with its upper edge region is fastened to a pivotable extending clip via an upper edge strip. The upper edge strip and the lower edge strip are components of a peripheral plastics edge encapsulation of the deflector element. | 08-01-2013 |
20130169008 | Vehicle roof comprising a polycarbonate cover - A vehicle roof is proposed, comprising a roof opening which may be selectively closed or at least partially opened by means of a cover element, which is guided relative to a vehicle longitudinal central plane on both sides via a drive mechanism in a guide rail fixed to the roof, and which is made from a material comprising polycarbonate. The drive mechanism is at least partially an integral component of the cover element. | 07-04-2013 |
20120286053 | Heat exchanger for a mobile heating device, and motor vehicle - The invention relates to a heat exchanger for a mobile heating device comprising a burner, the heat exchanger having a carrier body with an inner face and an outer face. The inner face of the carrier body is formed as an inner exhaust gas duct for conducting exhaust gas of the burner. Furthermore, a channeling is arranged between the inner face and the outer face of the carrier body for conducting a heat transfer medium. The heat transfer medium is in heat conducting contact, via the inner face, with exhaust gas in the inner exhaust gas duct. At the outer face of the carrier body, an outer exhaust gas duct for conducting exhaust gas of the burner is provided. The heat transfer medium is in heat conducting contact via the outer face of the carrier body with exhaust gas flowing in the outer exhaust gas duct. The present invention further relates to a mobile heating device having a burner and to such a heat exchanger and to a motor vehicle comprising such a heating device. | 11-15-2012 |
20120282913 | REMOTE ACTION SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a remote action system for a vehicle, comprising a first functional unit of the vehicle and a mobile data terminal having a first application module, 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. Thus, a mobile telephone or smartphone having an app can be used a remote control of an air conditioner. | 11-08-2012 |
20120251965 | 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. | 10-04-2012 |
20120248827 | Frame of an Openable Vehicle Roof and Method for Mounting a Frame of an Openable Vehicle Roof - 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. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247716 | Motor Vehicle Cooling System - The invention relates to a motor vehicle cooling system, comprising a first cooling circuit, in which a coolant can be circulated, at least one electrical component 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 a coolant that can be circulated in the first cooling circuit, a refrigeration system, which is designed to provide cooling capacity, and a refrigerant-coolant heat exchanger, which is designed to transfer the cooling capacity provided by the refrigeration system to the coolant. A first coolant-air heat exchanger for cooling air for a vehicle interior is arranged in the first cooling circuit. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247715 | Heat Exchanger Arrangement - A heat exchanger arrangement is made available for heating an area of a vehicle which is to be heated, having: a first heat exchanger element for transmitting waste heat from at least one vehicle electrical component to be cooled to air, and a second heat exchanger element for transmitting heat from at least one vehicle heating device to air. The first heat exchanger element and the second heat exchanger element are arranged in such a way that air (L) to be heated is successively applied to them. | 10-04-2012 |
20120231244 | Flat Composite Component, in Particular a Vehicle Body Part - A flat composite component, in particular a vehicle body part, comprising a material composite having an outer layer, a barrier layer adjoining the outer layer and a carrier structure on which the barrier layer is arranged and which comprises a core which has a first cover layer on the side facing the barrier layer and a second cover layer on the side facing away from the barrier layer. According to the invention, the barrier layer and the carrier structure 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. | 09-13-2012 |
20120169091 | SLIDING ROOF DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A sliding roof device for a vehicle, in particular for an automobile, is provided. The device has a movable panel, the front region of which is mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, while the rear region is hinged to at least one push-out lever that is likewise mounted such that it is slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The sliding roof device additionally comprises drive devices configured to displace the movable panel by directly driving each push-out lever in the direction of a displacement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. | 07-05-2012 |
20120068501 | Vehicle Roof Having Drive Carriage for Cover Element - A vehicle roof having at least one cover element, which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening and which, with respect to a vehicle longitudinal center plane, comprises a carrier element on either side, the carrier element comprising a guide web that interacts with an adjusting device that is guided in a guide rail and comprises a drive carriage, which interacts with the guide web at least to pivot the cover element and comprises a guide element on which the guide web rests. When moving the cover element in the vehicle longitudinal direction, each guide element of the drive carriages serves as a dog element, which engages in a corresponding dog recess configured at the respectively associated carrier element of the cover element. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068500 | WINDOW DISASSEMBLY MECHANISM - A window assembly for a wall opening can have a center bar removably engaged to a window assembly frame; the center bar having at least one deep channel to receive an edge of at least a first window pane within a portion of a channel depth on a first side and having at least a second channel on a second side of the center bar to receive an edge of a second window pane; and the center bar lowerable over the first window pane edge when disconnected to the frame to a depth within the deep channel to allow the second window pane to be disengaged from the second channel. | 03-22-2012 |
20120068478 | LATCH MECHANISMS FOR SLIDABLE WINDOWS - Latch mechanisms for a slidable window generally disposed about the center of mass of a window pane on an edge perpendicular to its travel path to provide a straight line-pull using minimal mechanical effort and to provide a plurality of latch points to selectively secure a window pane in place along its travel path. Preferred embodiment provides a latch assembly for a window having first and second parallel edges slidably disposed between parallel first and second guiderails of a frame and can have a housing attached to a third window edge perpendicular to the first and second parallel sides, a latch handle connected to a drive gear engaged to a locking element slidably disposed within a channel of a housing in response to rotation of the drive gear about a pivot; the locking element movable from a biased extended position to a retracted position in response to rotation of the drive gear by a force sufficient to overcome the bias; and the first guiderail having a plurality of recesses spaced along the window travel path to receive the first end of the locking element in the operational position. | 03-22-2012 |
20120025568 | Cover Element Carrier Having Control Slide - A vehicle roof having at least one cover element, which selectively closes or at least partially exposes a roof opening 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 on either side, the carrier element comprising a guide path, which interacts with at least one guide element of a drive carriage for pivoting the cover element, the carriage being guided in a guide rail fixed to the roof. At least one rear-side control slide is disposed on the carrier element and guides the cover element in a guide channel of the respective guide rail during displacement of said element and secures the cover element against pivoting. When pivoting the cover element into the lowered displacement position, the rear-side control slide recedes into the respective guide channel of the respective guide rail while sliding over a ramp. | 02-02-2012 |
20110305869 | VEHICLE OUTER SURFACE COMPONENT COMPRISING A GLASS LENS - The invention relates to a vehicle outer surface component, which may be assembled on the outer surface of a vehicle, comprising a support structure with an outer skin 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 may be achieved whereby the support structure is a thermoplastic moulded piece or a lightweight composite structure and the outer skin of an at least partly transparent plastic is directly applied to the support structure by spray coating. | 12-15-2011 |
20110285180 | WIND DEFLECTOR - The invention relates to a wind deflector for a roof opening, which can be closed and opened, in a roof panel of a vehicle. According to the invention it is contemplated that an elastic element, which is fixed with respect to the frame of the roof opening, engages on the wind deflector arm and applies a force thereon in of the longitudinal direction, and an arm, which at one end is connected to the wind deflector arm rotatably about the transverse direction, is mounted at the other end rotatably with respect to the frame of the roof opening in of the transverse direction. The invention further relates to a method for actuating a wind deflector. | 11-24-2011 |
20110262703 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A COMPOSITE COMPONENT FROM PLASTIC, COMPOSITE COMPONENT PRODUCED BY THIS PROCESS AND USE OF SUCH A COMPONENT - The invention relates to a process for producing a composite component, with the following steps: separate producing a decorative composite made of at least one backing layer and of at least one colorant layer, separate producing a structural composite made of at least one outer layer and of at least one spacer confected thereto, introducing a connecting layer between decorative composite and structural composite, and joining of the structural composite and of the decorative composite together with hardening of the connecting layer. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260504 | Sun Roof having Carriage Element - A vehicle roof comprising at least one cover element, 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 on either side, said carrier element being provided with a gate and interacting with an adjusting device, which is guided in a guide rail arranged in the vehicle longitudinal direction and comprises a carriage element, which interacts with the gate of the respective carrier element at least in order to pivot the cover element and comprises a guide section on which the carrier element rests. The guide section 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. | 10-27-2011 |
20110232862 | FRESH WATER HEATING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS - A fresh water heating system for mobile applications is provided which comprises: a coolant reservoir for storing a predetermined amount of coolant, the coolant reservoir comprising a coolant inlet for supplying coolant to the coolant reservoir and a coolant outlet for discharging coolant from the coolant reservoir; a coolant circuit connected to the coolant inlet and the coolant outlet, the coolant circuit comprising a fuel-operated heat source (5; 5′); and a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger arranged in the coolant reservoir for transferring heat from stored coolant to fresh water. | 09-29-2011 |
20110226426 | Blind Arrangement for a Motor Vehicle - A blind arrangement for a motor vehicle, especially for a vehicle roof, comprising at least one blind web that encompasses one respective guiding strip along the lateral edge regions thereof. The guiding strip is designed as a force spring, extends along the direction of extension of the blind web, is guided within a guiding track of a guide rail, and shapes the blind web into a wound member once the blind web has left the guiding track 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 has a winding shaft that runs transversely to the direction of extension of the blind web and is disposed at the level of the guiding tracks located on both sides. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226312 | VEHICLE SURFACE COMPONENT HAVING A SOLAR CELL ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a vehicle surface component, which can be attached to a vehicle in an exterior arrangement and has a solar cell arrangement, which is connected on its inner side to a carrying layer and is provided toward the outer side of the vehicle with an outer layer. A particularly light and stable vehicle surface component is obtained according to the invention by the carrying layer being produced in the manner of a composite lightweight construction. | 09-22-2011 |
20110203749 | DRIVE ASSEMBLY FOR DRIVING A WINDOW SHADE AND WINDOW SHADE SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to a drive assembly for driving a window shade of a vehicle, in particular for a rear window of a vehicle, and a window shade system comprising at least two one-piece arms, first ends of which are pivotally coupleable to a window shade, and a driving means, in particular a motor, for linearly sliding pivotally mounted second ends of said one-piece arms arranged such that said one-piece arms may push or pull a window shade across a window of a vehicle. | 08-25-2011 |
20110174092 | DRIVE DEVICE - 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. | 07-21-2011 |
20110163573 | MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A ROOF THAT CAN BE OPENED - A motor vehicle having a roof that can be opened and a roof closing device that can be adjusted between a position closing a roof opening and a position exposing the roof opening. An opening is provided within the roof closing device and is adapted to be optionally released opened or closed by means of a movable closing element. This is especially advantageous when the roof closing device, in it folded position, forms a functional unit and especially at least one back seat of the vehicle, and when, while the roof closing device is in the folded position, the closing element, in its open position, allows access to a safety device, especially at least one belt buckle of a safety belt device that is associated therewith and located behind the roof closing device in the folded position. | 07-07-2011 |
20110139882 | FUEL-OPERATED HEATING DEVICE AND VEHICLE HEATING SYSTEM - A fuel-operated heating device is provided which is adapted to provide heat by conversion of fuel with combustion air. A control unit of the fuel-operated heating device is adapted to control operation of the fuel-operated heating device. The control unit of the fuel-operated heating device is adapted to control at least one electric heating element as a slave. | 06-16-2011 |
20110127808 | VEHICLE ROOF HAVING EXTERNALLY RUNNING SLIDING ROOF - A vehicle roof ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110114741 | MOBILE HEATING DEVICE - A mobile heating device, in particular a vehicle heating device, is provided. The mobile heating device comprises: a burner in which fuel and combustion air are convertible producing heat; a combustion air supply for supplying the combustion air to the burner; and an exhaust gas outlet for discharging combustion exhaust gases from the burner. A hydrocarbon storing element is arranged in the combustion air supply and/or in the exhaust gas outlet. Further, a combustion air supply sound absorber for a mobile heating device and an exhaust gas outlet sound absorber for a mobile heating device are provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20110056632 | Roller Blind Device, Particularly for a Sliding Roof System - A roller blind device, in particular for a sliding roof system, having a roller blind web that, at least one end, can be wound by a winding device to form a roller blind winding, with the winding device comprising self-winding spiral springs that are connected to the roller blind web, with a winding shaping device being provided for shaping and/or guiding the roller blind winding, with the winding shaping device interacting with the roller blind web only in web regions of the roller blind web between the spiral springs. | 03-10-2011 |
20110049940 | Vehicle Roof Having Roof Opening System - A vehicle roof is proposed having a roof opening system ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110025103 | VEHICLE ROOF WITH AT LEAST TWO COVER ELEMENTS - The invention relates to a vehicle roof with two cover elements, a front one of which can be deployed and a rear one of which serves as the sliding cover can be lowered under the stationary vehicle roof and displaced. An embodiment of the invention relates to an actuating mechanism of a drive slide which interacts with a deployment lever in order to swivel the front cover element, said lever being hinged to a support of the front cover element. The deployment movement of the deployment lever is supported by a spring. According to another aspect of the invention, the actuating mechanism comprises a slide unit which comprises one control track each for the front cover element and for the rear cover element. The control tracks are configured in such a manner that the displacement of the slide unit in the direction of the vehicle roof, starting from a closed position of both cover elements, first results in both cover elements being deployed, a continuous displacement of the slide unit in the same direction results in the rear cover element being swung back and lowered and in the rear cover element being retracted. | 02-03-2011 |
20110012391 | MECHANISM FOR AN ADJUSTABLE BODY COMPONENT OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a mechanism for generating pivot motions and displacement motions of a chassis component ( | 01-20-2011 |
20110006563 | GLASS HEIGHT ADJUSTER FOR SUNROOF ASSEMBLY - A glass height adjuster for a sunroof assembly using a mounting bracket extension adapter. The present invention can include an extension adapter having a countersunk first opening on the lower portion, a second opening in the upper portion spaced a predetermined distance from the first opening to compensate for a vertical variance of the mounted movable surface to a vehicle roof; and the bracket configured to be placed and attached between a sunroof mounting bracket and a sunroof mechanism arm, whereby function of the movable surface is maintained. Additional features can include a lip on a lower edge to conform to a lower edge of the mechanism arm, or a tab to retain the mechanism arm from a first and second side of the mechanism arm. | 01-13-2011 |
20100283294 | VEHICLE ROOF COMPRISING A WIND DEFLECTOR - The invention relates to a vehicle roof of a motor vehicle that is provided with a roof opening system comprising at least one cover element for selectively closing or at least partially opening a roof section. A wind deflector ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100283286 | RETRACTABLE ROOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A retractable roof includes a roof member | 11-11-2010 |
20100264686 | Cabriolet Top - A cabriolet top for a cabriolet vehicle for displacement between a closed position covering a vehicle interior and a storage position opening up the vehicle interior is proposed, comprising a pivotably mounted cabriolet-top linkage on which a rigid cabriolet-top element is arranged, said cabriolet-top element extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle, being adjacent, in the closed position of the cabriolet top, to a transverse post bounding a windscreen at the top, and, together with the cabriolet-top linkage, stretches open a foldable cabriolet-top cloth and, in the storage position of the cabriolet top, is arranged on the upper side in a cabriolet-top storage compartment such that the cabriolet-top cloth runs downwardly over a rear border of the cabriolet-top element. A rod is arranged on the cabriolet-top cloth on the rear side of the rigid cabriolet-top element, said rod extending between the border regions on both sides of the cabriolet top and, in the storage position of the cabriolet top, pre-stressing the cabriolet-top cloth downwardly in such a manner that, in a region visible from the outside of the vehicle, said cabriolet-top cloth runs at least substantially crease-free downwardly over the rear border of the cabriolet-top element into the cabriolet-top storage compartment. | 10-21-2010 |
20100237662 | ROOF LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - To get out a roof ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100231008 | Wind Deflector in Motor Vehicles - The invention relates to a wind deflector for a roof opening of a vehicle, which can be closed an partially opened by means of a displaceable roof part, comprising a bow-like base element which can be arranged in a roof opening edge area of the motor vehicle, a bow-like deployment element which is arranged over said base element and which is arranged in such a manner that it can pivot in relation to the base element, a deflector element which can be clamped between the base element and the deployment element, and at least one sealing element which is secured to the deployment element for reducing vehicle noises. The deflector element is secured directly to the sealing element. The invention also relates to a method for producing said type of wind deflector. | 09-16-2010 |
20100207645 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE OBJECT IN A SWIVEL REGION OF A CONVERTIBLE TOP AND CORRESPONDING INSTALLATION METHOD - The invention relates to a sensor device, in particular for detecting at least one object in a swivel region of a convertible top, comprising at least one sensor which is formed at least partly by a convertible top rod system. According to the invention, the sensor further comprises a conductor path structure connected in an electrically conductive manner to the convertible top rod system so as to form a sensor electrode. The invention further relates to a method for installing such a sensor device. Furthermore, the invention relates to a conductor path structure, in particular a flexible and substantially flat conductor path structure. According to the invention, said structure can be attached to a convertible top rod system, in particular to one or more links of a link system of the convertible top rod system, wherein the conductor path structure can be connected to the convertible top rod system in an electrically conductive manner via one or more contact regions. | 08-19-2010 |
20100194138 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A CABRIOLET VEHICLE - The invention relates to a sealing arrangement for a convertible with a flexible top material for sealing off an outer top material region from a front edge region of a rear storage compartment cover when the top is closed, the sealing arrangement comprising a seal which is arranged between the top and the storage compartment cover and is kept in sealing contact by means of magnetic force. | 08-05-2010 |
20100176625 | RETRACTABLE ROOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A retractable roof includes a roof member | 07-15-2010 |
20100164255 | ROOF LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A VEHICLE - A roof locking apparatus for a vehicle ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100164253 | Vehicle Roof Comprising a Cover that can be Displaced Above a Fixed Roof Section - The invention relates to a vehicle roof comprising a liftable covering element that can be displaced above a fixed roof section. A control mechanism for the covering element is respectively provided on both sides of the covering element. According to the invention, the control mechanism comprises a drive carriage, a rear release lever which is connected to the covering element in the region of the rear edge thereof in an articulated manner, a front release lever which is connected to the covering element in the region of the front edge thereof in an articulated manner, and a coupling lever which is rotatably connected to the front release lever, co-operates with the drive carriage, and can be displaced in a release position in relation to the drive carriage in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The displacement of the drive carriage in the direction of the rear of the vehicle causes firstly an outward pivoting of the rear release lever from a closing position of the covering element, and an outward pivoting of the front release lever when an abutment is reached between the drive carriage and the coupling lever. | 07-01-2010 |
20100164252 | PANEL DEVICE FOR A SLIDING ROOF ARRANGEMENT OF A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a panel device for a sliding roof arrangement of a vehicle, having a panel element for closing a gap between a frame of the sliding roof arrangement and an externally-guided sliding cover when the latter is situated in a ventilator position, having a holding element in which the panel element can be at least partially held, having an actuating element which deploys the panel element relative to the holding element in a first direction, and having force absorbing means, by means of which a force which acts in a second direction perpendicularly on a side of the panel element and perpendicularly to the first direction can be absorbed. | 07-01-2010 |
20100156141 | VEHICLE FLAP ARRANGEMENT - The invention concerns a shutter system designed for a shutter ( | 06-24-2010 |
20100140984 | COMPOSITE REINFORCEMENT FOR A ROOF ASSEMBLY - 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. | 06-10-2010 |
20100139583 | VARIABLE VENT SYSTEM INTEGRATED INTO A VEHICLE FRONT END GRILL - 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. | 06-10-2010 |
20100115968 | HEATING APPARATUS COMPRISING A THERMOELECTRIC DEVICE - The invention relates to a heating apparatus ( | 05-13-2010 |
20100084893 | Vehicle Roof with a Roof Part that can be Displaced Above the Roof - The invention relates to a vehicle roof with a movable roof part, which by means of a tilt lever, which is connected in an articulated manner close to the rear edge of the roof part, can first be tilted into a ventilating position and can then be slid above the vehicle roof or above an at least partially fixed roof part for the at least partial release of an opening in the vehicle roof, the movable roof part being continuously supported in the area of its rear edge when it is slid from the ventilating position backwards and the movable roof part having a continuous side skirt in the area of its side edges. In order to ensure reliable support and at the same time a pleasing appearance, the rear edge of the movable roof part is continuously supported during the tilting movement and the sliding movement by means of the tilt lever and the side skirt, which is independent of the support system for the movable roof part, lies continuously adjacent a seal arranged at the edge of the roof opening or close to the upper end of the guide rail during the tilting movement and during the sliding movement. | 04-08-2010 |
20100077952 | MECHANISM FOR A SLIDING ROOF - 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. | 04-01-2010 |
20100045075 | FIXED TRANSPARENT MODULE ROOF FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A fixed transparent module (FTM) for the roof of a vehicle having glass for cementing to the roof support surfaces to form a continuous seal; at least one compensation part running essentially parallel the roof support surface in a manner defining a space of substantially constant dimension between said outside surface of the compensation material and said roof support surface for receiving a cement layer of constant thickness; and at least one trim ring attached to said glass pane having a guide pin and attachment points, wherein said glass pane has added support, attachment points for additional features, and allowance for proper alignment of FTM to a vehicle body. Calibration stops can be added having a height that corresponds to the desired cement thickness of the cement layer. A reinforcement assembly, electric or manual sun shades can be added or, alternatively, the glass can be self darkening or use photoelectrochromic technology. | 02-25-2010 |
20100038927 | Covering Flap of a Convertible - The invention relates to a covering flap of a convertible, with a roof which is mounted movably on the vehicle body by means of roof kinematics and can be lowered into a rear storage compartment, wherein the covering flap is mounted pivotably and can be displaced between a covering position and a raised intermediate position by means of a displacement device coupled to the roof kinematics, and wherein the displacement device has a link mechanism with a component having a slotted guide and a component having an engagement part guided in the slotted guide, for the forced control of the displacement movement of the covering flap. | 02-18-2010 |
20100025605 | Fuel Valve for Supplying Auxiliary Heating Unit in A Motor Vehicle with Fuel - A fuel valve ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100018667 | COLD AND/OR HEAT ACCUMULATOR - The invention relates to a cold and/or heat accumulator comprising a first heat exchanger and preferably a second heat exchanger. The first heat exchanger may, in particular, be provided to be perfused by a refrigerant while the second heat exchanger is preferably perfused by brine. The first heat exchanger and preferably also the second heat exchanger are engaged in a heat-exchanging relationship with carrier elements charged with a cold or heat storage medium and may, in particular, be formed by graphite strips. The cooling energy and/or heat accumulator according to the invention exhibits a good heat conduction, short charging times, a high cooling or heating performance, low pressure losses as well as a good cooling agent distribution. Further its integration options are manifold due to the selected fixation means. | 01-28-2010 |
20100013270 | VEHICLE ROOF - A vehicle roof with a roof opening disposed within a fixed roof outer skin of a vehicle and a cover ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100007178 | 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 ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100006809 | DRIVING DEVICE - An output shaft to which the rotational force of a motor is transferred is housed in a case. One end side of the output shaft protrudes from a side surface of the case. A pinion gear is fixed to one end side of the output shaft. Teeth that mesh with the pinion gear are formed on the outer circumferential surface of cables. Cable guide surfaces for guiding the cables to mesh with the pinion gear are provided on the side surface of the case. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006663 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A FINELY DISTRIBUTED FUEL MIST - A process and a device for producing a finely distributed fuel mist, especially for preparing an easily burnable fuel-air mixture for the heater ( | 01-14-2010 |
20100005623 | CONNECTOR DEVICE ON A RETAINER DEVICE FOR A COVER OF AN OPENABLE VEHICLE ROOF - The invention relates to a connector device for a retainer device ( | 01-14-2010 |
20090301666 | SHADE ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - This invention relates to a shade arrangement for a motor vehicle with at least two shades having lengths of shade material ( | 12-10-2009 |
20090278375 | ANTI-DAZZLE SUN VISOR FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to an anti-dazzle sun visor ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090267387 | VEHICLE ROOF - A vehicle roof for a passenger car, the vehicle roof having a modular, multishell structure, the vehicle roof including a variably configurable functional shell for providing stiffness to the vehicle roof and configured to be directly attached to a body shell of the vehicle and for variable accommodation of functional elements; an outside roof skin configured to be fixed to an outside surface of the functional shell with a fixing means; and at least one inside lining element configured to be fixed to an inside surface of the functional shell. | 10-29-2009 |
20090265989 | DEVICE FOR OPENING AND/OR CLOSING A PIVOTING CHASSIS PIECE - A device for opening and/or closing a pivoting body piece ( | 10-29-2009 |
20090253005 | REFORMER FOR A FUEL CELL - A reformer ( | 10-08-2009 |
20090246569 | METHOD FOR REGENERATING A REFORMER - A method for regenerating a reformer to which fuel ( | 10-01-2009 |
20090220903 | BURNER FOR A HEATER WITH IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD | 09-03-2009 |
20090220902 | BURNER FOR A HEATER WITH IMPROVED BAFFLE PLATE | 09-03-2009 |
20090220901 | BURNER FOR A HEATER WITH IMPROVED FUEL SUPPLY, IMPROVED HEAT SHIELD AND IMPROVED BAFFLE PLATE - A burner for a heater, especially for motor vehicles, has an essentially axially symmetrical combustion chamber, a burner nozzle for supply and atomization of fuel, a fuel needle for supplying fuel to the combustion chamber, a combustion air supply for supplying combustion air to the combustion chamber, a starting zone in which ignition of the fuel to start the burner takes place, a heat shield between the burner nozzle and the combustion chamber, the heat shield having openings for supplying secondary air to the combustion chamber, and a baffle plate located in the combustion chamber. By choosing the inside diameter of the fuel needle, the exit speed of the fuel is predetermined such that, during the starting phase of the burner; fuel in essentially unatomized form reaches the starting zone. The openings have air guide elements, and the baffle plate has a defined curvature in the axial direction. | 09-03-2009 |
20090212604 | VEHICLE ROOF COMPRISING A MOVABLE COVER AND AN OPENABLE BLIND DISPOSED THEREUNDER - The invention relates to a vehicle roof ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090211156 | ANTI-PINCH DEVICE FOR VEHICLES - Anti-pinching means for vehicles with at least two sensor arrangements ( | 08-27-2009 |
20090167050 | SOFT TOP CLOTH WITH STYLING EDGE - 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. | 07-02-2009 |
20090165965 | BLIND ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE - The invention relates to a blind assembly comprising a blind web ( | 07-02-2009 |
20090160225 | OPENING/CLOSING DEVICE FOR ROOF PANEL - To reliably prevent lifting of a roof panel when the roof panel is fully closed. To provide a roof panel ( | 06-25-2009 |
20090152906 | Swinging and sliding sunroof device for motor vehicles - A sliding roof device ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090146461 | MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A ROOF THAT CAN BE OPENED - A motor vehicle equipped with a roof opening and a roof closing device that is displaceable between a closed position which closes the roof opening, and a stowed position that opens the roof opening. An additional roof closing device is provided that can close the roof opening when the roof closing device is in its stowed position. The roof closing device, in its stowed position, forms a functional assembly, in particular, at least one rear seat of the motor vehicle. The roof closing device is displaceably guided on vehicle-mounted guides mounted on longitudinal roof members on both sides of the roof opening, and on the lateral structures of the vehicle body. The roof closing device has two covers which are displaceably mounted on vehicle-mounted guides, can pivot relative to one another, and which, in the stowed position, form a seat surface or a backrest of at least one rear seat. | 06-11-2009 |
20090145559 | ROLLER BLIND SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A shade arrangement for a motor vehicle with at least one shade length and at least one roller tube for taking-up and unrolling the shade length, each side edge of the shade length having at least one flexible, flat guide strip which extends along the drawing direction of the shade and is guided in a guide. The guide contains a connecting link in which the guide strip is guided, and which has an exit gap through which the shade length emerges from the guide, the guide strip being guided such that its base surface is guided essentially parallel to the adjacent region of the shade length. The shaping and dimensioning of the exit gap and guide strip are such that the guide strip cannot emerge from the guide by itself. The shade length is connected to the roller tube via at least one constant force spring. | 06-11-2009 |
20090140544 | Hatchback Assembly - A tailgate arrangement which is located in the region of the rear opening ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090123792 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE FUEL CELL STACK - The invention relates to a high temperature fuel cell stack ( | 05-14-2009 |
20090102228 | RETRACTABLE ROOF SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE - A retractable roof system for a vehicle is provided with a roof locking apparatus ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090085382 | VEHICLE ROOF - The invention relates to a vehicle roof with a roof opening with a flange surrounding the roof opening, on which a roof module with a roof frame comprising at least one frame member can be inserted through the roof opening from above, with guide rails arranged on the roof frame and with at least one roof section supported on these guide rails can be attached. The invention teaches that the roof frame is provided with a sealing frame which surrounds all sides of the roof opening which can be attached onto the flange from above, on which the guide rails and the frame members are attached, and which is sealed by means of at least one seal against the flange, and that furthermore mounting elements are provided through which the guide rails on the underside of the flange can be connected to it. | 04-02-2009 |
20090079234 | Adjustment Device for a Sliding Roof Cover on a Vehicle - A adjustment device for a sliding roof cover on a vehicle, comprising a guide rail, which runs in a longitudinal direction, for guiding sliders which are arranged in series in the longitudinal direction and control the movement of the sliding roof cover, wherein the first slider can be moved along the guide rail by means of a drive device and, over a part of its movement range, drives the second slider, and over another part of its movement range, leaves the second slider behind in a predefined position along the guide rail, wherein a locking element, which can be adjusted in height in a manner controlled by the first slider, is arranged on the second slider, which locking element, when the second slider is left behind, is placed by means of a height adjustment into a form-fitting connection with a guide rail section in order to lock the second slider to the guide rail. Here, in order to avoid unfavourable forces during the locking and release of the second slider, it is proposed according to the invention that a rotary bar, which can be rotated about a vertical axis in a manner controlled by the first slider, is also arranged on the second slider, which rotary bar, when the second slider is left behind, is rotated into a rotational position which secures the locking action after the height adjustment of the locking element. | 03-26-2009 |
20090079227 | FOLDING TOP FOR A CONVERTIBLE - A folding top for a convertible is proposed, comprising a folding-top cloth ( | 03-26-2009 |
20090072590 | SOFT TOP FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a soft top for a motor vehicle, which can be locked on a windshield frame by means of a latch ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090051190 | ADJUSTING MECHANISM OF A SOFT TOP COMPARTMENT COVER OF A CONVERTIBLE - The invention relates to an adjusting mechanism of a movable component, particularly a soft top compartment cover of a convertible, which is movably mounted by means of at least one control arm ( | 02-26-2009 |
20090044449 | MOTOR-OPERATED COMPONENT WITH ANTI-TRAPPING MEANS - The present invention relates to a motor-operated component, in particular in or for a motor vehicle, which comprises at least in regions a material which is permeable to an electric field, and which comprises a sensor-controlled anti-trapping apparatus which contains at least one electrically conductive first sensor electrode which is arranged in the interior of the component in a region which comprises the material which is permeable to electric fields, and which is inaccessible from outside the component. | 02-19-2009 |
20090033128 | Vehicle Roof with a Roof Module - A vehicle roof with a roof frame surrounding a roof opening and a roof module covering the roof opening, which roof module has guide rails and a covering element movably mounted on the guide rails, the roof module having at least two guide rails and a connecting element connecting the guide rails, and at least the guide rails being fastened to the underside of a flange of the roof frame. | 02-05-2009 |
20090033113 | SHADING DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - A darkening device ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090021042 | FOLDING CANOPY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a folding canopy for a motor vehicle, having a canopy linkage arrangement which has a main member ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090019798 | CONSTRUCTION ELEMENT FOR VITRIFYING A BUILDING - A component ( | 01-22-2009 |
20090008967 | Method and Device For Controlling the Displacement Process For a Hood System - The invention relates to a method and a device for controlling the displacement process of a hood system. According to the invention the following steps are provided: provision of a first number of position sensors ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090008966 | Moulded Plastic Article and a Method for the Production Thereof - A molded plastic article has an injected or foamed molded section ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090008466 | Heating Device Using a Calorimetric Measurement Flow Sensor for Overheating Protection | 01-08-2009 |
20090008465 | COMBINED HEATING/WARM WATER SYSTEM FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS - Combined heating/warm water system ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090008045 | Shading Device for a Light-Permeable Window, In Particular for Motor Vehicles - The present invention relates to a shading device ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090001774 | Wind Deflector in the Field of Motor Vehicles - Please substitute the following paragraph for the abstract now appearing in the currently filed specification: | 01-01-2009 |
20090001184 | Method For Starting an Additional Heater for a Motor Vehicle - A process for starting a supplementary direct injection vehicle heater ( | 01-01-2009 |
20080315632 | Vehicle with an Opening Roof - The invention relates to a vehicle with an opening roof. The roof is provided with at least one roof piece and a rear piece that are pivotally interconnected and can be moved between a closed position in which the same close a roof opening or a rear opening and a stowed position at the rear end in which the same unblock the openings while being swiveled towards each other by the internal faces thereof. In order to improve functionality, a forward guide and a rearward guide are each disposed on both sides of the vehicle body, the roof piece is mounted on both sides by means of a bearing so as to be movable on the forward guide while being adjustable along the forward guide between the closed position and the stowed position thereof, and the rear piece is mounted on both sides by a swivel bearing located at the bottom edge so as to be movable on the rearward guide, the rear piece being arranged in a rearward position on the guide by means of the swivel bearing thereof when the roof is closed and in a forward position of the guide by means of the swivel bearing thereof when the roof is stowed. | 12-25-2008 |
20080303317 | Driving Device of a Movable Vehicle Component - The invention relates to a driving device of a movable vehicle component, especially a soft top compartment cover of a convertible. Said driving device is coupled to a bearing mechanism of the movable component to perform a main function while being joined to an additional functional unit to perform an additional function, said additional functional unit being actuated by the driving device. In order to improve the movement behavior, the driving device ( | 12-11-2008 |
20080296395 | Fuel Extraction System for an Auxiliary Heating Unit - The invention relates to a fuel extraction system for an auxiliary heating unit for extracting fuel from a fuel tank ( | 12-04-2008 |
20080277975 | Locking Mechanism for a Folding Top Compartment Cover of a Convertible - A locking mechanism for fastening a support device of a folding top compartment cover of a convertible, said support device being movably mounted on the body by a drive unit. A first lock unit that is mounted on the body is provided for removably locking the support device to the body while a second lock unit that is mounted on the support device is provided for removably locking the folding top compartment cover, which is movably mounted on the support device, to the support device. In addition, an actuating device is provided for actuating the two lock units. | 11-13-2008 |
20080277974 | Locking Device for a Vehicle Part - A locking device for a movable motor vehicle part ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080272625 | Arrangement for Sealing an Opening of a Vehicle With a Window and an Anti-Splinter Element - An arrangement for closing an opening of a motor vehicle, which has a pane ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080272612 | Covering Device for Glazing in a Vehicle - A cover device for vehicle glazing ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080264070 | Roof with intergrated device for ventilating and cooling a motor vehicle passenger compartment - A device for ventilating and cooling the interior of a vehicle with at least one air guide channel ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080257622 | Motor Vehicle Comprising a Solar Module - The invention relates to a mortor vehicle comprising an air-conditioning unit ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080252096 | Blind Arrangement - A shade arrangement for a motor vehicle with a drive unit which has a roller tube for taking up a shade, a roller shaft, an electric motor for driving the roller tube around the roller shaft, and a planetary gearing, the inner surface of the roller tube being formed as a ring gear of the planetary gearing. The electric motor has a stator and an armature, the stator being connected to the roller tube and stator turns with it, and the armature turns relative to the vehicle body when the roller tube turns. The electric motor can have sliding contacts by means of which it is connected to the voltage source of the vehicle. Alternatively, the electric motor is connected by means of flexible cables to a body-mounted voltage source of the vehicle. Furthermore a slip clutch can be provided in the drive line of the roller tube. | 10-16-2008 |
20080211266 | Blind Device Comprising A Damping Mechanism - Uncontrolled take-up of a shade and often unexpected noise development are perceived as disturbing by the operator. Therefore, it is provided that a shade arrangement with a length of shade material ( | 09-04-2008 |
20080197655 | Blind Assembly For a Motor Vehicle - A blind assembly for a motor vehicle, comprising a blind web that is extensible or movable in a longitudinal direction, and two guides that run in the longitudinal direction of the blind web and are located at a distance from each other in a transverse direction of the blind web. The blind web can be guided between the guides. The blind assembly further comprises expanding means which are part of the blind web or are connected thereto. The expanding means can be expanded at least in the transverse direction of the blind web or allow the blind web to be stretched in the transverse direction. The expanding means are provided with at least two components. At least one first component is elastic in the transverse direction of the blind web while at least one second component is non-elastic in the transverse direction of the blind web. | 08-21-2008 |