Motor vehicle stowable roof assembly
US7967365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/201
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuation mechanism for a stowable front roof panel includes a first support assembly to provide vertical movement of the roof panel and a second sliding support structure to provide horizontal movement of the front roof panel. The first support assembly includes first and second upwardly extending supports and a transverse tubular cross member that in combination form an inverted U-shaped roll over protection member. The roll over protection member is used to provide roll over protection to the occupants of the motor vehicle in the event of a vehicle roll over.
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