Variable opacity, maximally transverse retracting sunroof system
US5261722A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A selective opacity, maximally transverse retracting sunroof system for a vehicle roof is retrofitted to a vehicle by removing most of the original vehicle roof side rails and attaching thereto a strut assembly capable of supporting a self-contained sunroof mechanism to be attached thereto. The sunroof panel of the mechanism then is capable of covering the vehicle roof aperture from side rail-to-side rail. To decrease the undesired effects of a large, clear roof, the sunroof panel opacity may be chosen by the operator. Opacity of the panel is electrically controlled and provision is made for supplying power to the sunroof panel throughout its range of movement. A second, selective opacity roof panel may be used in the vehicle roof structure to maximize the light transmitting area of the roof.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.