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Canvas top type sunroof structure for motor vehicle

US5106151A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 22, 1989
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/1858
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A canvas top type sunroof structure is disclosed, which comprises a pair of guide members which extend along respective sides of a sunroof aperture; a canvas top adapted to cover the aperture; a carry member having a terminal part of the canvas top secured thereto, the carry member being slidably guided by the guide members; a latching device for latching the carry member to one end of the aperture when the carry member comes to a given terminal position relative to the aperture; and a brake mechanism for restraining the carry member to one of the guide members when the carry member assumes a position other than the given terminal position.

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