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Guide link for sliding panels in slide-and-lift sunroof constructions for motor vehicles

US6164718A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 10, 1999
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A guide link for a slide-and-lift sunroof construction for motor vehicles has a guide slot area, whose slot width is constricted by a resilient or resiliently supported slot wall so that the guide pin inserted into this slot area is subject to increased, movement-impeding friction in the manner of a friction brake.

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