Mounting unit for motor vehicle sliding roofs
US5048889A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0435
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mounting unit for providing a complete sliding roof assembly to a motor vehicle roof having an opening therein. The mounting unit includes an assembly frame adapted to be seated on an external peripheral edge of the vehicle roof surrounding the opening and providing a guide rail at each side of the opening, at least one sliding element in each of the guide rails, a cover for closing the roof opening, pivot means mounting a leading edge of the cover for pivoting movement, and a pivotally mounted opening lever in each guide rail and connected to the cover for supporting the cover when it is raised. Swivel bearings are provided for connecting one side of the frame assembly to the vehicle roof, and a locking mechanism is also provided. The frame assembly, guide rails, cover and opening levers are mountable to the vehicle roof from above as a unit, and the assembly frame may be pivoted about the swivel bearings to pivot the mounting unit away from the roof opening.
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