Sun-roof apparatus for vehicle
US4844532A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/043
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sun-roof apparatus for a vehicle which comprises a sun-roof frame forming a gutter having at least two side portions and at least one raised rear portion at a higher height than the side portions, and interposed between the side portions. The gutter is provided under a roof outer plate having an opening opened and closed by a sun-roof panel. The gutter extends along at least three peripheral edges of the opening. An interior plate is arranged under the raised rear portion of the gutter. The interior plate is raised higher than the two side portions of the gutter and capable of moving between a closed position opposed to the opening and unopened position moved backward to a rear of the opening. A drain conduit is connected to each of the two side portions of the gutter. A connecting passage is arranged under the interior plate, wherein ends of the two side portions of the gutter which are close to one of the raised side portions are connected by a recessed groove. The recessed groove is provided in the sun-roof frame in the manner continuous with the gutter side portions and at a position below one of the raised rear portions of the gutter. The recessed groove contains a rear box …
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