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Rise up panoramic roof for a vehicle

US8333426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateAug 4, 2011
Grant dateDec 18, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/165
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rise-up panoramic roof provided on a roof opening of a body of a vehicle comprises a frame member and a lift assembly. The frame member has a forward portion and a rear portion. The forward portion is hingedly connected to the vehicle body such that the frame member does not slide relative to the body. The frame member is configured to hold a roof panel. The lift assembly is configured to move the frame member between a closed position where the rear portion of the frame member closes the opening of the vehicle body and a raised, open position where the frame member is raised from the vehicle body and the rear portion is located above the opening.

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