Opening and closing mechanism and sunroof device having the same
US10479174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0573
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An opening and closing mechanism includes a connecting member and a sliding member. A movable panel of a sunroof device is fastened to the connecting member which has a plate-type connecting member main body extending in a front-rear direction, and a thickness direction of the connecting member main body coincides with a width direction. The connecting member main body is formed with a through hole which goes through the connecting member main body in the width direction and extends along the specified curve in the front-rear direction. The sliding member has a sliding member main body formed by sheet metal, the sliding member main body includes a pair of vertical walls and a connecting wall which connects upper ends of the vertical walls, and the connecting wall engages with and slides in the through hole so the connecting member inclines in an up-down direction or moves in the front-rear direction.
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