HINGES FOR PANELS

摘要

A hinge of an opening roof panel (12) for a vehicle comprises a spade member (22) and a socket (33). The spade member (22) is secured to the one surface of the panel (12) with an arcuate portion (28) projecting in an arc centred on the desired hinge axis. The socket (32) is secured to the frame and has an open-ended arcuate channel, centred on the desired hinge axis, at least one wall of said channel being formed by a wall member (40) mounted on resilient means (44) which, when relaxed, causes the width of the part of said channel to be less than the thickness of the arcuate portion of the spade member (22). The hinge can also be used to secure a draught deflector to the front edge of the aperture in the vehicle roof when the panel (12) has been completely removed.