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Sliding mechanism for sunroof

US5114208A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 1990
Grant dateMay 19, 1992
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/043
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A sliding mechanism for the sunroof of an automotive vehicle includes a support arm having an upper portion attached to the sunroof, a roof rail having a main portion extending horizontally and a front end portion curved downwardly, a guide member guided and supported by the roof rail and provided on the lower portion of the support arm, a link whose one end is connected to the guide member, and a drive cable for moving the other end of the link linearly back and forth.

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