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Glazed roof of a motor vehicle, corresponding method of assembly and corresponding vehicle

US8678487B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2007
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0976
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A glazed roof of a motor vehicle is provided, which includes at least one opening and a fixed glazed structure bearing at least one element sliding on the inside of the vehicle and intended to close the opening(s). The glazed structure has an external contour coinciding with an accommodating surround on the chassis of the vehicle so the contour can be secured to the accommodating surround, as a flush fit. Each of the sliding elements is guided along two rails secured to the surface of the fixed structure, in a region distant from the external contour so as not to interfere with the securing of the latter to the accommodating surround. The roof has at least one retaining element, having a first end secured to one of the rails and a second end secured to the chassis. Each of the retaining elements is positioned at right angles to the rail.

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