Headliner for a vehicle roof with a transparent element

• Main Authors: SEDANO RICARDO I, GONZALEZ CESAR M, MERINO RICARDO G, MARTINEZ MORAL FRANCISCO J, CACERES CARLOS S
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 11.01.2007
• Subjects: PERFORMING OPERATIONS; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FORVEHICLES; TRANSPORTING; VEHICLES IN GENERAL; WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILARDEVICES FOR VEHICLES

The headliner comprises guiding means ( 2 ) for a concealing element ( 3 ), part of a system for concealing a transparent element provided in the roof of a vehicle, guiding means ( 2 ) that are disposed in line with the perimeter of at least one opening ( 4 ) in said interior lining trim ( 1 ) provided to match up with the transparent element in the roof of the vehicle. The guiding means ( 2 ) are connected up and supported by said interior lining trim ( 1 ), said guiding means ( 2 ) acting as a reinforcement element so as to form a strong assembly, which supports the weight of the concealing system and the stresses generated during its operation, together with the interior lining trim ( 1 ).