Cover for a roof and method for producing said cover

Abstract

A cover for a vehicle roof (101) comprises:-a pane (111),-a plastic frame (112) which at least partially surrounds the pane (111),-a reinforcement profile (120) which is arranged in the plastic frame (112) and extends in a strip-like manner between a first end (121) and a second end (122),-an end cap (130) which is fixed on the reinforcement profile (120) at the first end (121), the end cap (130) having a support wing (132), the support wing (132) being arranged on the reinforcement profile (120), and the support wing (132) being arranged on the reinforcement profile (120). The support wing (132) projects laterally in a first direction (131) and has a contact area (133) with the pane (111). The invention further relates to a method for producing the cover.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The disclosure relates to a cover for a vehicle roof, in particular for closing a top opening of the vehicle roof. In addition, the disclosure relates to a method for producing a cover for a vehicle roof, in particular for producing the cover described herein. Background Art

[0002] A vehicle can be provided with an opening in the vehicle roof, which opening is closed by a cover. For example, the cover is rigidly fixed or arranged in a manner that can move relative to the rest of the vehicle roof. The cover can have a molded plastic frame or a foam plastic frame. For example, a method for producing such a cover is described in EP0355209B1. Summary of the Invention

[0003] There is a need to specify a cover for a vehicle roof that can be produced reliably and efficiently. In addition, there is a need to specify a method for producing the cover in a reliable and effective manner.

[0004] According to at least one embodiment, a cover for a vehicle roof is described. The cover has a pane. For example, the pane is a glass plate and / or a plastic plate. For example, the pane is transparent, translucent, and / or colored. The cover has a plastic frame. The plastic frame at least partially surrounds the pane. For example, the plastic frame is formed of PU or some other plastic. The plastic frame is attached to the pane by a foaming process and / or an injection process.

[0005] The cover has a reinforcing profile. The reinforcing profile is arranged in the plastic frame. The reinforcing profile extends in a bar shape between a first end and a second end. The extension scale of the reinforcing profile between its first end and second end is significantly longer than its lateral extension scale. The reinforcing profile is made of metal, such as steel.

[0006] The cover has end caps. The end caps are fixed to the first end of the reinforcing profile. The end caps can also be fixed to the second end of the reinforcing profile. Two end caps can also be provided, with one end cap fixed to the first end and the other end cap fixed to the second end. The end caps have support wings that project laterally in a first direction. The support wings have contact areas with the pane.

[0007] For example, the plastic frame of the cover is also used to provide component interfaces for the cover. To achieve additional stability, even in the case of relatively large covers, reinforcing profiles are embedded in the plastic frame. During the production process, the reinforcing profiles must be precisely positioned and held relative to the pane and other components (if applicable). End caps with laterally protruding support wings enable this positioning, even in the case of long and possibly arched and / or curved reinforcing profiles. By means of the laterally protruding support wings, a sufficiently large and extended support area is obtained, enabling the reliable positioning of the reinforcing profiles. The end caps with laterally protruding support wings prevent the twisting of the reinforcing profiles during the production process, thus ensuring that the position of the reinforcing profiles relative to the pane is reliably maintained and reliably avoiding the twisting or other position changes of the reinforcing profiles.

[0008] According to at least one embodiment, the end cap has a body. The body partially extends into the reinforcing profile. The support wings protrude laterally from the body. The body has a portion that extends into the reinforcing profile. Thus, the end cap can be reliably fixed to the reinforcing profile. In addition, the end cap reliably seals the reinforcing profile at the first end and, if applicable, at the second end. This avoids the penetration of plastic into the reinforcing profile during the production of the plastic frame. The reinforcing profile and a part of the body extending into it are designed such that twisting and additional relative movement between the end cap and the reinforcing profile are prevented in the coupled state.

[0009] According to at least one embodiment, the body has a stop portion in order to position the reinforcing profile and the end cap relative to each other in a predetermined manner. In particular, the stop portion defines the distance by which the end cap can be pushed into the reinforcing profile. Thus, the relative arrangement of the reinforcing profile and the end cap can be defined in a predetermined manner by means of the stop portion.

[0010] According to at least one embodiment, the end cap has an additional contact area that contacts the pane. The contact area and the additional contact area are arranged at a distance from each other in a first direction. Thus, reliable support can be provided in the first direction, especially avoiding twisting or tilting of the reinforcing profile relative to the pane during the production process, even if the applied force is relatively large.

[0011] According to at least one embodiment, the end cap has a coupling area on the side facing away from the contact area. The coupling area is coupled to a mounting plate. The mounting plate is arranged within the plastic frame. The cover has a mounting plate, for example, for fixing the cover to the vehicle body. The mounting plate is fixed to the pane by means of the plastic frame. The mounting plate has, for example, elements protruding from the plastic frame. In contrast, for example, the reinforcing profile is completely surrounded by the plastic frame. The end cap is arranged between the mounting plate and the pane. During the production process, the end cap enables the precise relative positioning of the reinforcing profile between the mounting plate and the pane. Thus, the reinforcing profile is reliably aligned relative to the mounting plate and the pane in a predetermined manner, and unnecessary relative movement can be avoided.

[0012] According to at least one embodiment, the reinforcing profile is designed as a hollow profile. The reinforcing profile can also be referred to as a hollow profile. In particular, the interior of the reinforcing profile is free of plastic of the plastic frame. The hollow profile is sealed at both the first end and the second end to ensure that no plastic penetrates into the interior during production. By means of end caps, it is possible to position the hollow profile relative to the pane, and it is also possible to select to position it to a metal plate, and it is also possible to seal the hollow profile to keep the interior free from plastic.

[0013] According to at least one embodiment, the reinforcing profile is bent. In particular, the reinforcing profile is bent along at least two directions. For example, the reinforcing profile is bent in two mutually perpendicular directions between the first end and the second end. Thus, the reinforcing profile is bent in two directions between the first end and the second end. On the one hand, the curvature of the reinforcing profile enables the central region of the reinforcing profile to be arranged at a distance from the pane. In addition, the distance between the central region of the reinforcing profile and the center of the pane is greater than that of an unbent reinforcing profile. Therefore, the viewing area can be enlarged through the pane because the plastic frame is also further shifted to the edge of the pane.

[0014] In particular, the end caps are designed to reliably fix the reinforcing profile without additional auxiliary tools during production. Thus, in particular, no additional support pins or the like are required, which would have to be removed again after production, leaving holes in the plastic frame. Therefore, according to the exemplary embodiment, the plastic frame can be designed to be uninterrupted in the region of the reinforcing profile on the plastic side facing away from the pane. In particular, no holes or the like formed by support pins or other production auxiliary tools are formed between the reinforcing profile and the plastic side. The upper plastic side extends uninterruptedly and completely covers the reinforcing profile. The reinforcing profile cannot come into contact with the upper plastic side or the surrounding environment of the plastic frame. The plastic frame completely seals the reinforcing profile. The exterior of the reinforcing profile is completely covered by plastic.

[0015] According to at least one embodiment, a method for producing a cover for a vehicle roof is provided. For example, a method for generating the cover described herein is specified. Thus, the features, advantages and other developments of the cover also apply to the method, and vice versa.

[0016] A reinforcing profile is provided. End caps are provided. The end caps have support wings that project laterally in a first direction. The end caps are fixed to the reinforcing profile. The pane will be placed on the end caps. The pane is placed so that the contact area of the pane with the support wings is in contact. Thus, the position and alignment of the end caps and the reinforcing profile relative to the pane are fixed. Plastic is introduced around the reinforcing profile and the end caps to fix the reinforcing profile to the pane and form a plastic frame.

[0017] During the introduction of the plastic, the end cap reliably positions the reinforcing profile relative to the pane. Thus, in particular, no additional auxiliary tools, such as support pins, etc., are required. The end cap is designed to fix the reinforcing profile so that it does not tip over or make any other unwanted movement relative to the pane before or during the introduction of the plastic, even in the case where the shape of the reinforcing profile has a complex curvature.

[0018] According to at least one embodiment, a part of the end cap is inserted into the reinforcing profile to fix the end cap to the reinforcing profile. Thus, the first end of the reinforcing profile is sealed. This avoids the penetration of plastic into the reinforcing profile during the introduction of the plastic.

[0019] According to at least one further embodiment, a mounting plate is provided. The end cap is first placed on the mounting plate, and then the pane is placed on the end cap. Thus, the position and alignment of the end cap and the reinforcing profile relative to the mounting plate are fixed. Therefore, the end cap can fix the positions of the pane, the mounting plate, and the reinforcing profile. The plastic is introduced, so that the plastic at least partially surrounds the mounting plate. Thus, the plastic and the plastic frame formed by the plastic fix the mounting plate and the reinforcing profile to the pane. Description of the Drawings

[0020] More advantages, features, and further developments will become apparent from the following examples, which will be explained in conjunction with the attached Figure 1 figures. In the figures:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic view of a part of a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic view of a part of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic view of a cross-section through a cover according to an exemplary embodiment is shown;

[0024] Figure 4 and Figure 5 Schematic views of a part of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment are shown respectively;

[0025] Figures 6 to 8 Schematic views of an end cap according to an exemplary embodiment are shown respectively;

[0026] Figures 9 to 11 Schematic views of a part of a cover according to an exemplary embodiment are shown respectively; and

[0027] Figure 12 A schematic flow chart view of a method according to an exemplary embodiment is shown. Detailed Description

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic view of a motor vehicle 100 is shown. For example, the motor vehicle 100 is a passenger car. The motor vehicle 100 has a roof 101. The roof 101 has a top opening 104. The top opening 104 is closed by a cover 110. According to an exemplary embodiment, the plate 110 is movable relative to the rest of the roof 101, for example, in a sliding top manner. According to a further exemplary embodiment, the cover 110 is a so-called fixed top element, which is coupled to the vehicle body in a manner that is not movable relative to the rest of the roof 101.

[0029] The vehicle 100 has a vehicle longitudinal direction 102. The vehicle longitudinal direction 102 can also be referred to as the X direction. The vehicle longitudinal direction refers to the normal operating position of the vehicle 100. In particular, the vehicle longitudinal direction 102 extends from the rear of the vehicle forward to the windshield 103 of the vehicle 100.

[0030] Figure 2 A schematic detail view of a part of the cover 110 is shown. Figure 2 A plan view of the cover 110 is shown.

[0031] The cover 110 has a pane 111, such as a glass plate and / or a plastic plate. For example, the pane 111 is transparent, translucent, and / or colored. The pane 111 enables observation through the top opening 104 even when the cover 110 closes the top opening 104. The pane has a pane upper side 113 that faces the interior of the vehicle 100 during operation, and an opposite other pane upper side 116 that faces outward during operation, as Figure 3 shown.

[0032] The cover 110 has a plastic frame 112. The plastic frame 112 partially or completely surrounds the pane 111 in the edge region. For example, all four sides of the pane 111 in the XY plane are covered by the plastic frame 112 at the pane upper side 113. However, the central region of the pane 111, especially most of the pane, is not covered by plastic, so that observation can be made through the pane 111.

[0033] The plastic frame 112 is particularly formed of foamed and / or injection-molded plastic. For example, the plastic is polyurethane or includes polyurethane. Other plastics can also be used. For example, the plastic frame 112 is produced by a foaming process or injection molding.

[0034] In particular, the pane upper side 113 is the main surface of the pane 111 that faces the interior of the vehicle in the state of being prepared for operation. In contrast, the second pane upper side 116 faces outward in the operating state. The side surfaces connect the two main surfaces transversely to the main surfaces. The design of the two main surfaces is significantly larger than that of the side surfaces.

[0035] The cover 110 has a reinforcing profile 120. In particular, the reinforcing profile 120 is formed of metal or includes metal. The reinforcing profile is a hollow profile, which can be called a rolled profile. The reinforcing profile 120 is arranged at least at one of the longitudinal sides of the cover 110. For example, it is arranged at the front edge 115 of the cover 110 facing the windshield 103. The front edge 115 extends substantially in the transverse direction Y and is transverse to the vehicle longitudinal direction 102.

[0036] According to an exemplary embodiment, two or more reinforcing profiles 120 are provided, each assigned to a lateral edge of the cover 110. For example, the reinforcing profile 120 is arranged on the upper side 113 of the pane.

[0037] The reinforcing profile 120 has a first end 121 and a second end 122. The reinforcing profile 120 extends in a bar shape between the two ends 121, 122 along the main extension direction 123. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the reinforcing profile 120 is not a straight design along the main extension direction 123, but has a curvature 125. In particular, the reinforcing profile 120 is bent in such a way that a central region 126 where the distance along the main extension direction 123 to the first end 121 is the same as the distance to the second end 122 is arranged closer to the front edge 115 than the two ends 121, 122. In addition, the curvature 125 is designed such that the reinforcing profile 120 is further away from the upper side 113 of the pane in the spatial direction 127 in the central region 126 than at the two ends 121, 122. The spatial direction 127 is arranged perpendicular to the main extension direction 123 and, for example, corresponds to being perpendicular to the upper side 113 of the pane.

[0038] The curvature 125 of the reinforcing profile 120 is designed such that the viewing area through the pane 111 is as large as possible and not damaged undesirably by the reinforcing profile 120. Since the reinforcing profile 120 bends outward in the central region 126 and faces the front edge 115, an additional viewing area of the pane 111 is exposed.

[0039] The reinforcing profile 120 is used to stabilize and strengthen the pane 111 and / or the plastic frame 112. In particular, the reinforcing profile 120 is more stable than the individual pane 111 and / or the plastic frame 112 in terms of bending and other deformations.

[0040] According Figure 2 , a end cap 130 is provided at the first end 121 of the reinforcing profile 120. At Figure 2 the second end 122, the end cap is not shown. However, the end cap 130 can also be provided at the second end 122, so that relevant end caps 130 can be provided at the two ends 121, 122. In particular, the end caps 130 have corresponding designs, the same structure, and can be mirror images of each other.

[0041] The end cap 130 serves to hold and align the reinforcement profile 120 relative to the cover 110 and the mounting plate 160, in particular during the production of the plastic frame 112 in a mold.

[0042] For example, the mounting plate 160 is an additional element for reinforcing the cover 110 and, alternatively or additionally, provides an assembly interface for fixing the cover 110 to the rest of the vehicle roof 101.

[0043] The end cap 130 is made of plastic and is fixed to the reinforcement profile 120. In particular, it can be clearly seen from Figures 3 to 8 that Figure 3 shows a cross-section along line BB in Figure 2 where the end cap 130 has a body 134 and support wings 132. The support wings 132 project from the body 134 in a first direction 131. For example, the support wings 132 project a few centimeters in the first direction 131, in particular between 1 cm and 10 cm. For example, the length of the support wings 132 in the first direction 131 is between 1 cm and 10 cm. Other lengths are also possible.

[0044] The end cap 130 has a contact area 133 which is formed on the support wing 132. In particular, the contact area 133 is formed on the free end 142 of the support wing 132. The free end 142 faces away from the body 134 in the first direction 131.

[0045] The contact area 133 serves to support the support wing 113 on the pane upper side 132 of the pane 111.

[0046] Another contact area 137 which also serves to support the end cap 130 on the pane upper side 113 is arranged on the body 134. For example, the contact area 133 and the other contact area 137 are ribbed.

[0047] The contact area 133 and the other contact area 137 which is closest in the first direction 131 have a spacing 138 in the first direction 131. The size of this spacing is selected such that distortion of the end cap 130 can be reliably avoided by the support wing 132 and the contact area 133 arranged thereon.

[0048] The end cap 130 has a coupling region 140 or a plurality of coupling regions 140, which are designed to contact the mounting plate 160. In particular, the coupling region 140 contacts the stop region 161 of the mounting plate 160. The body 134 is arranged within the stop region 161. The coupling region 140 is arranged on the body 134. The dimensions of the body 134 and the extension scale of the support wing 132, the extension scale of the contact region 133, the extension scale of the additional contact region 137, the extension scale of the coupling region 140 and the additional coupling region 141 match the dimensions of the mounting plate 160, in particular the dimensions of the stop region 161. In addition, the required spacing between the mounting plate 160 and the upper side 113 of the pane can be achieved by the configuration of the end cap 130.

[0049] The additional coupling region 141 is in particular for positioning the body in the stop region 161 in the first direction 131. The coupling region 140 is for example for aligning the pane 111, the mounting plate 160 and the reinforcing profile 120 transversely to the first direction 131 relative to one another.

[0050] In order to position the end cap 130 and the reinforcing profile 120 relative to one another in a predefined manner, the end cap 130 has a part 135 arranged in the reinforcing profile 120. The part 135 of the end cap 130 can be inserted into the reinforcing profile 120 until the reinforcing profile 120 hits the stop 136 of the end cap 130 at the first end 121. Thus, the relative alignment of the end cap 130 and the reinforcing profile 120 can be predefined in a defined manner.

[0051] The end cap 130 is mounted on the reinforcing profile 120 and the sealing at the part 135 further ensures that no plastic enters the interior 124 of the reinforcing profile 120 during the production process. The interior 124 surrounded by the reinforcing profile 120 does not contain plastic and is for example filled with air.

[0052] Figures 6 to 8 The end cap 130 is shown from different perspectives. The additional contact region 137 is arranged on the side 143 facing the pane 111 during operation. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, two rod-shaped additional contact regions 137 are shown. The additional contact region 137 can also have any other suitable shape, such as circular. Two or more or only one additional contact region 137 can also be formed.

[0053] The support wing 132 is arranged laterally on the body 134. In particular, the support wing 132 is closer to the facing side 143 than the opposite side 139 that faces away. In addition, an additional coupling region 141 is arranged on the side surface of the body 134. The support wing 132 extends further in the first direction 131 than the additional coupling region 141. Therefore, the support wing 132 can be arranged between the upper side 113 of the pane and a part of the mounting plate 160 that is arranged close to the upper side 113 of the pane. Therefore, the stop region 161 can be designed to be smaller, and thus the overall installation space can be saved.

[0054] The additional coupling region 141 is arranged on the side 139 of the body 134 that faces away from the upper side 113 of the pane during operation. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, two rod-shaped coupling regions 140 extend. The coupling regions 140 can have other shapes, such as circular. More than two coupling regions 140 can also be provided or only a single coupling region 140 can be provided.

[0055] The body 134, the coupling regions 140, and the additional coupling region 141 are designed to be arranged in the stop region 161. By the contact of the end cap 130 and the mounting plate 160 in the coupling regions 140 and the additional coupling region 141, the relative position between the end cap 130 and the mounting plate 160 can be reliably predetermined.

[0056] Then, the contact region 133 and the additional contact region 137 further indicate the possibility of contact with the pane 111, so that the pane 111 can also be reliably positioned relative to the end cap 130. Due to the known alignment of the end cap 130 and the reinforcement profile 120 relative to each other, the reinforcement profile 120 is also reliably positioned relative to the mounting plate 160 and the pane 111 in a predetermined manner. Despite the curvature 125, the reinforcement profile 120 can be reliably held and fixed by the end cap 130, especially by the protruding support wing 132 clamped between the upper side 113 of the pane and the mounting plate 160, to prevent unnecessary distortion relative to the pane 111.

[0057] Figures 9 to 11 A detailed view of the plastic frame 112 on the pane 111 is shown. With the reliable support of the reinforcement profile 120 by the end cap 130, the plastic frame 112 can be formed uninterruptedly at least in the region of the reinforcement profile 120. The plastic upper side 114 of the plastic frame 112 that faces away from the upper side 113 of the pane has a continuous and uninterrupted design. Despite the curvature 125, the end cap 130 holds the reinforcement profile 120 in a sufficiently reliable manner, so that in particular no additional holding elements are required. These additional holding elements would leave marks on the plastic upper side 114, such as interruptions extending from the plastic upper side 114 to the reinforcement profile 120. The reinforcement profile 120 is completely arranged in the plastic frame 112 and is completely covered by the plastic.

[0058] Figure 12 Shows a schematic flow chart related to the production of the cover 110.

[0059] In step 201, the reinforcing profile 120 is provided. In particular, the reinforcing profile 120 is provided with a curvature 125.

[0060] In step 202, the end cap 130 is provided.

[0061] In step 203, the end cap is fixed to the reinforcing profile 120. For example, a part 135 of the end cap is inserted into the reinforcing profile 120 until the reinforcing profile 120 abuts against the stop 136.

[0062] In step 204, the pane 111 is placed on the end cap 130. For example, the end cap 130 has been pre-placed in the mounting plate 160. In particular, the end cap 130 has been placed in the stop area 161 through the body 134, and the support wing 132 extends beyond the stop area 161. By virtue of the special configuration of the end cap 130, the end cap 130 is positioned relative to the mounting plate 160 in a predetermined manner in all three spatial directions. Therefore, the reinforcing profile 120 is also positioned relative to the mounting plate 160 in a predetermined manner. Then the pane 111 is placed on the end cap 130. Thus, the pane 111, the reinforcing profile 120, and the mounting plate 160 are positioned relative to each other in a predetermined manner. Through the special configuration of the end cap 130, in particular through the protruding support wing 132, a change in the relative position, for example, distortion caused by the curvature 125, is further reliably avoided.

[0063] For example, the mounting plate 160, the reinforcing profile 120 with the end cap 130, and the pane 111 are arranged in a mold. In step 205, plastic is introduced into the mold so that the plastic completely surrounds the reinforcing profile and the end cap 130, in particular completely surrounds except for the contact areas with the pane 111 and the mounting plate 160. The plastic is used to fix the reinforcing profile 120 and, where applicable, to fix the mounting plate 160 to the pane 111. In addition, the plastic forms the plastic frame 112.

[0064] The end cap 130 is used to seal the interior 124 of the reinforcing profile 120 during the introduction of plastic and to fix the reinforcing profile 120 against distortion. The end cap 130 positions the reinforcing profile 120 in all three spatial directions relative to the mounting plate 160 and the pane 111. Therefore, overall, such a cover 110 can be obtained, which allows an ideally large viewing area, is reliably strengthened by the reinforcing profile 120, and has a uniform and unbroken plastic upper side 114 on the plastic frame 112.

[0065] List of reference numerals

[0066] 100 vehicle

[0067] 101 Roof

[0068] 102 Vehicle longitudinal direction

[0069] 103 Windshield

[0070] 104 Top opening

[0071] 110 Cover

[0072] 111 Pane

[0073] 112 Plastic frame

[0074] 113 Upper side of the pane

[0075] 114 Upper plastic side

[0076] 115 Front edge

[0077] 116 Another upper side of the pane

[0078] 120 Reinforcing profile

[0079] 121 First end

[0080] 122 Second end

[0081] 123 Main extension direction

[0082] 124 Interior

[0083] 125 Curvature

[0084] 126 Central region

[0085] 127 Spatial direction

[0086] 130 End cap

[0087] 131 First direction

[0088] 132 Support wing

[0089] 133 Contact area

[0090] 134 Body

[0091] 135 Part

[0092] 136 Stop portion

[0093] 137 Another contact area

[0094] 138 Spacing between contact areas

[0095] 139 Outward-facing side

[0096] 140 Coupling area

[0097] 141 Additional coupling area

[0098] 142 Free end

[0099] 143 Facing side

[0100] 160 Mounting plate

[0101] 161 Stop area

[0102] 201 - 205 Method steps

[0103] X Longitudinal direction

[0104] Y Transverse direction

[0105] Z Vertical direction

Claims

1. A cover for a vehicle roof (101), comprising: - a pane (111), - a plastic frame (112) that at least partially surrounds the pane (111), - a reinforcing profile (120) that is arranged in the plastic frame (112) and extends in a bar - shaped manner between a first end (121) and a second end (122), - an end cap (130) that is fixed at the first end (121) of the reinforcing profile (120), wherein the end cap (130) has a support wing (132) that projects laterally in a first direction (131) and has a contact area (133) with the pane (111).

2. The lid according to claim 1, wherein, The end cap (130) has a body (134) that partially extends into the reinforcing profile (120).

3. The cap according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The end cap (130) has a stop (136) for positioning the reinforcing profile (120) and the end cap (130) relative to each other in a predetermined manner.

4. The lid according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The end cap (130) has a further contact area (137) with the pane (111), wherein the contact area (133) and the further contact area (137) are arranged spaced apart in the first direction.

5. The lid according to claim 4, wherein, The end cap (130) has a coupling area (140) on a side (139) facing away from the contact area (133), and the coupling area (140) is coupled to a mounting plate (160), wherein the mounting plate (160) is arranged in the plastic frame (112).

6. The lid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The reinforcing profile (120) is designed as a hollow profile.

7. The lid according to claim 6, wherein, The interior (124) of the hollow profile is free of the plastic of the plastic frame (112).

8. The lid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The reinforcing profile (120) is curved.

9. The lid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein The cover has a second end cap (130) that is fixed at the second end (122) of the reinforcing profile (120) and has a design corresponding to the first end cap (130).

10. The lid according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The plastic frame (112) has an uninterrupted design in the area of the reinforcing profile (120) on the plastic upper side (114) facing away from the pane (111).

11. A method for producing a cover for a vehicle roof, comprising: - providing a reinforcing profile (120), - providing an end cap (130) that has a support wing (132) projecting laterally in a first direction (131), - fixing the end cap (130) to the reinforcing profile (120), - placing a pane (111) on the end cap (130) such that the pane (111) contacts the contact area (133) of the support wing (132), thereby fixing the relative position and alignment of the end cap (130) and the reinforcing profile (120) with respect to the pane (111), - introducing plastic around the reinforcing profile (120) and the end cap (130) to fix the reinforcing profile (120) to the pane (111) and form a plastic frame (112).

12. The method according to claim 11, wherein, The method includes: - Insert a portion (135) of the end cap (130) into the reinforcing profile (120), thereby - Sealing the first end (121) of the reinforcing profile (120).

13. The method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The method includes: - Providing a mounting plate (160), - Before placing the pane (111), place the end cap (130) on the mounting plate (160), thereby fixing the position and alignment of the end cap (130) and the reinforcing profile (120) relative to the mounting plate (160), - Introduce plastic so that the plastic at least partially surrounds the mounting plate (160).

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