Sliding roof structure with two-way openable roof panel
US3960404A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/022
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sliding roof structure for automobiles where the sliding roof panel is openable upwardly in a venting mode and retractable in a retracting mode and where an inner opening, defined by a recessed roof frame is surrounded by a fixed canopy, while a first movable canopy portion, or panel canopy, is connected to the sliding roof panel and another movable canopy portion is connected to a transversely extending movable rain channel underneath the rear edge of the outer roof opening. The movable rain channel is operatively connected to the panel canopy, supporting the rear edge of the latter, when it is not lifted in the venting mode.
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