Modular sliding rigid panel roof system
US7367615B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/1884
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable roof assembly for a vehicle is provided that includes relatively movable rigid panels that are positioned to cover a passenger/cargo compartment of the vehicle in an extended position and that are stacked one above another in a retracted position. A telescoping track is provided on opposite lateral sides of the vehicle to guide movement of the roof panels. D-pillars of the roof assembly are slidable between a position wherein they are spaced from the C-pillars to a retracted position in which the D-pillars are adjacent to the C-pillars. Side windows of the vehicle are retracted into the rear quarter panel area of the vehicle.
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