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Moveable panel system for non-parallel tracks

US9827837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/0435
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A moveable panel system for a vehicle comprises: non-parallel tracks on a body of the vehicle, the body having an opening; a panel sized to cover the opening; a transverse guide member on the panel; and compensation drive mechanisms that couple the panel to the respective non-parallel tracks, each of the compensation drive mechanisms moveable along the transverse guide member and moveable in one of the non-parallel tracks.

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