Patent · US Expired

Sliding roof for automobiles

US4103962A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 9, 1976
Grant dateAug 1, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 9, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/05
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In sliding roof structure for automobiles including a rigid sliding panel slidably guided in a roof opening on lateral guide rails by means of forward and rear sliding shoes, wherein the panel is connected in a pivotally movable and height-adjustable manner in the vicinity of its forward edge with the forward sliding shoes and the lower face of which is covered with a panel lining secured to a lining frame, the lining frame is attached at the front to a cross-beam which rigidly connects together the forward sliding shoes whereby installation and use of the structure is simplified.

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