Decorative covering for a vehicle roofrack channel

摘要

The covering (E) for the gutter (2) of a vehicle roof has sliding hatches (1) for sealing the openings (9) for passage of the roof rack feet. Each hatch can be displaced longitudinally between a closed position, in which it completely seals the opening, and a retracted position in which it is housed partially under the covering. The hatch has a transverse tipping spindle (15) dividing the hatch into two limited tipping sides. The hatch has a stop (17) on one side only abutting against the covering allowing it to tip in one direction only. The hatch spindle is engaged in a longitudinal groove (11) inside the covering which guides the hatch sliding. The groove extends from a location perpendicular to the opening in order to receive the spindle when the hatch is closed. A return spring (16) presses the hatch against the covering.