Roof extension for a motor vehicle

US6357643B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Daimlerchrysler AG · US

Inventors

• Hans Janner · Backnang, DE
• Gerhard Mack · Bad Rodach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 3, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2002
• Expiry date: Mar 3, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R3/005
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A roof extension for a motor vehicle has at least two roof members which are mounted by way of fastening devices on the vehicle roof. Guide rails are arranged approximately parallel to one another, along which a ladder can be displaced from a starting position into a transport position on the vehicle roof and can be fixed in its end position. For the sliding guidance at least on one end of the ladder, laterally projecting guiding devices are arranged, and the ladder, after the fixing is eliminated, can be displaced back into the starting position. The guide rails extend close to the fastening points of the roof members, the guiding devices being held by laterally projecting extension arms of the ladder.