Rear drain channel arrangement for an automotive sunroof
US6065801A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0084
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a frameless type automotive sunroof system, a pair of depending pieces extend from either side end portion of a rear drain channel member, and these depending pieces are each fitted into an opening formed in a rear end portion of a side frame member via a connecting member to attach the rear drain channel member across the side frame members. The connecting member adapted to be fitted in an opening formed in one of the side frame members, and having an upper slot adapted to receive the depending piece, and the connecting member is provided with a first snap fit arrangement for engagement with the side frame member opening, and a second snap fit arrangement for engagement with the depending piece. Thus, the attachment of the rear drain channel member to the side frame members can be accomplished simply by pushing the depending pieces into the openings in the corresponding side frame members with the connecting members interposed between them.
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