Roofs TRIZ Cases

A luggage compartment cover uses a tiltable lever device to release latching lugs from guiding rails without obstructing the bearing rod.

Recess and protrusion connection plates distribute cover weight while elastomeric seals prevent water penetration through foldable panel seams.

A vehicle sunroof guide block incorporates a regulation wall to prevent structural deformation during sliding member movement.

A folding element lifts a vehicle roof tarpaulin via a tension element, preventing dirt and ice accumulation without complex inflatable hoses.

A tiltable sunroof uses a virtual pivot axis defined by sliding support surfaces to enable panel rotation without physical fasteners.

A co-extruded hinge seal connects pivotally linked tonneau panels while projecting a fin to block moisture ingress.

A vehicle roof retracting device uses a connecting lever to displace a rear shelf between opened and closed positions.

Offset support surfaces prevent tarpaulin sagging and water accumulation, reducing ice formation risks.

Roll bending sheet metal into hollow profiles integrates mounts, balancing low weight with high manufacturing precision.

An automatic latch system eliminates manual operation by using linkage arms to engage security mechanisms as the cover moves between positions.

A hanger-based mounting package suspends a roof crossbeam beneath a sunroof assembly using flexible hooks to prevent frame overstressing during installation.

A transparent deflection plate separates turbulent air flow in convertible vehicle compartments.

A cover system force mechanism uses a compression spring and cable to generate torque.

Segmented sunroof support brackets engage guide rail ribs to prevent twisting under large loads while maintaining tilting versatility.

A one-piece slider with a metal region overmolded by plastics improves sliding properties and reduces noise.

A four-bar linkage displaces the tension rod forward to increase leverage and prevent catapult effects during opening.

A displaceable connecting plate transitions between actuation and catch positions within a sliding roof system to secure lifting mechanisms.

A convertible top locking device secures the linkage using a lock element and integrated counterelements on the link assembly.

Center-mounted guide elements reduce lever forces on lateral tracks, enabling wider openings and sloping roof contours.

A sunroof apparatus uses overlapping engagement concave portions on a driving shoe and guide rail to reduce width dimensions.

A pickup truck compartment cover system uses a spring-loaded lock tongue and buckle slot to secure the covering layer.

Plastic deformation sections in the molded part equalize elastic restoring forces, preventing dimensional inaccuracies during injection molding.

Sawtooth-shaped portion guides splash water toward a higher side wall to prevent cabin ingress during high-pressure washing.

Dual guide rails allow the movable panel to slide while tilted, reducing load per stroke and increasing opening amount.