Externally retractable sunroof
US4747637A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1986 |
| Grant date | May 31, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle sunroof (10) is disclosed as including a peripheral frame (16) on which a sunroof panel (24) is mounted by a track mechanism (32) which has a pair of side track assemblies (34) each of which includes detachable connections (36,38) for permitting detachable securement of the panel. A power actuator (40) of the sunroof drives the track assemblies (34) to position the attached panel (24) in a closed position, an inclined vented position, and an externally retracted storage position located rearward of the vented position over the roof.
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