A roof opening/closing system of a convertible vehicle includes an opening/closing device for opening/closing the roof of the convertible vehicle; and a controller for determining, with respect to at least one of the opening and closing operations by the opening/closing device, whether to enable or disable the operation; and a notifying device for notifying a user whether the operation is enabled or disabled as determined by the controller. For example, in the case where the burning protection is turned off, following the determination based on the condition relevant to burning protection, lift of prohibition of the roof operation is notified when other permitting conditions for the roof operation are fulfilled.

A roof opening/closing system of a convertible vehicle includes an opening/closing device for opening/closing the roof of the convertible vehicle; and a controller for determining, with respect to at least one of the opening and closing operations by the opening/closing device, whether to enable or disable the operation; and a notifying device for notifying a user whether the operation is enabled or disabled as determined by the controller. For example, in the case where the burning protection is turned off, following the determination based on the condition relevant to burning protection, lift of prohibition of the roof operation is notified when other permitting conditions for the roof operation are fulfilled.

A method for monitoring condition of a door on a vehicle, the door includes a first panel, a second panel, a first motor, a second motor, a first striker/latch assembly, and a second striker/latch assembly. The method includes steps of generating status indicators and communicating those indicator to a computer on the vehicle. The computer processes those status indicators to determine action regarding the vehicle.

An apparatus for actuating a door on a vehicle, the door including a first panel and a second panel both movable between an open position and a completely closed position. A first motor is operatively connected with the first pane for moving the first panel and a second motor operatively connected with the second panel for moving the second panel. A first striker/latch assembly is disposed adjacent the first panel, and a second striker/latch assembly disposed adjacent the second panel. A computer is electrically connected with the first motor, the second motor, the first striker/latch assembly and the second striker/latch assembly.

An apparatus for actuating a door on a vehicle, the door including a first panel and a second panel both movable between an open position and a completely closed position. A first motor is operatively connected with the first pane for moving the first panel and a second motor operatively connected with the second panel for moving the second panel. A first striker/latch assembly is disposed adjacent the first panel, and a second striker/latch assembly disposed adjacent the second panel. A computer is electrically connected with the first motor, the second motor, the first striker/latch assembly and the second striker/latch assembly.

A gate apparatus having an automatically returning gate, an upper latch operated by an upper button, and a lower latch operated by an upper finger handle. Each of the latches must be opened to open the gate. The gate returns without the aid of a spring to a position close to the closed position or to the closed position by the structure of a pivot or hinge connection between the gate and the frame of the gate. Gate tubes are rectangular in section for their entire length. Wood panels are included in the gate and excluded from other portions of the gate apparatus to make the gate stand out to the user seeking to open the gate.

A gate apparatus having an automatically returning gate, an upper latch operated by an upper button, and a lower latch operated by an upper finger handle. Each of the latches must be opened to open the gate. The gate returns without the aid of a spring to a position close to the closed position or to the closed position by the structure of a pivot or hinge connection between the gate and the frame of the gate. Gate tubes are rectangular in section for their entire length. Wood panels are included in the gate and excluded from other portions of the gate apparatus to make the gate stand out to the user seeking to open the gate.

An automatic fire door closing device includes a hydraulic main engine, an arm rod, a rotating shaft, a connecting plate and a clamping device, and further comprises a fire monitoring and response device and a driving device. The driving device includes a linkage rod rotatably connected to the connecting plate, a transmission column rotatably connected to the connecting plate, and a transmission rod fixedly connected to the transmission column, one end of the linkage rod has a hook part for hooking the transmission rod, and the transmission column cooperates with the clamping device, when smoke or open fire is monitored, the hook part of the linkage rod is disengaged from the transmission rod, and the rotation of the transmission column makes the clamping device to release the rotating shaft. The device reduces cost with simple structure, high integration and low installation difficulty.

An automatic fire door closing device includes a hydraulic main engine, an arm rod, a rotating shaft, a connecting plate and a clamping device, and further comprises a fire monitoring and response device and a driving device. The driving device includes a linkage rod rotatably connected to the connecting plate, a transmission column rotatably connected to the connecting plate, and a transmission rod fixedly connected to the transmission column, one end of the linkage rod has a hook part for hooking the transmission rod, and the transmission column cooperates with the clamping device, when smoke or open fire is monitored, the hook part of the linkage rod is disengaged from the transmission rod, and the rotation of the transmission column makes the clamping device to release the rotating shaft. The device reduces cost with simple structure, high integration and low installation difficulty.

The present disclosure relates to a vehicle carrier box having a lid and a base. The carrier box has first and second longitudinal sides and first and second transverse sides. The lid and the base are connected by a first and a second lid lifter, the first lid lifter being arranged at the first transverse side and the second lid lifter being arranged at the second transverse side. Moreover, the first lid lifter includes a first pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, and the second lid lifter comprises a second pivotable link arm connecting the lid to the base, the first and second lid lifters furthermore including an equalization arrangement for equalization of the forces exerted by the first and second lid lifters on the lid upon opening of the lid.