Patent · US Expired

Movable roof system for an automotive vehicle

US6419308B1 · kind B1 · utility

30Cited by
37References
39Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 2000
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/202
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A movable roof system for an automotive vehicle includes a roof panel which can be retracted to a stowed position below a storage compartment cover while the vehicle is being driven. In another aspect of the present invention, two or more generally rigid roof panels are movable from above a passenger compartment to below a plane defined by a closed rear deck lid.

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