Multi-part frame for a vehicle sliding sunroof or vehicle sliding and tilting roof and method for assembling a multi-part frame
US11584204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05Y2900/542
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-part frame (10) for a sliding roof of a vehicle or a tilt-and-slide roof of a vehicle for guiding and holding a movable cover element allocated to a corresponding roof opening is specified, with a support component (12) formed as a plastic injection-moulded part, in which open cable channels (24) are moulded, in order to guide drive cables for moving the cover element, which are in drive engagement with a drive device, displaceably in a compression-resistant manner, wherein the cable channels (24) are configured such that they can be closed by at least one cover (14) likewise formed as a plastic injection-moulded part and fastenable to the support component (12), and wherein the fastening of the cover (14) to the support component (12) is configured such that an installation direction during fastening of the cover (14) to the support component (12) runs in the horizontal direction. Furthermore, a method for installing a multi-part frame (10) is specified.
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