Friction reducing sunroof mechanism
US6739648B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle roof panel assembly comprises a vehicle roof panel and a track to receive the vehicle roof panel. The track has a track link and a track width. A guide is connected to the panel and slides on the track and has a portion that is selectively alterable between a first dimension and a second dimension less than the first dimension. A cable connected to the guide moves the vehicle panel along the track length and may actuate the guide portion between the first dimension and the second dimension. A drive unit is connected to the cable.
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