Retractable panel assemblies and motor vehicles incorporating the same
US8220868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0046
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable panel assembly includes a cover panel slidingly engaged with a rail assembly and having an open position and a closed position, where the cover panel translates along the rail assembly as the cover panel translates between open and closed positions. The retractable panel assembly further includes a shade located between the rail assembly and the cover panel, the shade having an engagement member, and a retention assembly having a retention member engaged with the engagement member of the shade, where, when the cover panel translates between open and closed positions, the retention member works in conjunction with the engagement member of the shade to prevent the shade from translating and the retention assembly retrains at least a second portion of the shade in a vertical direction.
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