Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly

Details Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly

1995-06-07

1998-05-05

Pedder, Dennis H.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

296220, 296224, 296216, B60J 7057, B60J 719, B60J 7047

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057464758

ABSTRACT:
A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.

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