Movable roof system for an automotive vehicle
US6419308B1 · kind B1 · utility
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39Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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