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Deflector structure for sunroof device

US11052738B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2017
Grant dateJul 6, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a deflector structure for a sunroof device to inhibit an arm portion from being pivoted when a vehicle traveling, with a simple structure. The deflector structure includes: a fixed part fixed to a side frame; an affected part arranged anterior to the fixed part and affected by onrushing air; an arm portion having one end pivotally connected to the fixed part and the other end holding the affected part, and vertically pivoted about the fixed part; and a lock member having one end pivotally connected to the arm portion and the other end pivoted in conjunction with the arm portion being pivoted, wherein the lock member is configured such that a lock main body of the lock member is in contact with the fixed part and raised, at a predetermined pivot position, to lock the arm portion being pivoted downward.

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