Hinge assembly

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1984-02-07

1986-03-04

Song, Robert R.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Roof structure

49465, B60J 718

Patent

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045737355

ABSTRACT:
A hinge assembly for a sunroof panel having its effective transverse pivot axis slightly rearward of the vertical plane containing the front edge of the panel to minimize compressive wear on the elastomer panel seal when the panel is closed. A U-shaped channel secured to the panel having a rounded forward edge fitting into a groove and held therein by the elasticity of the elastomeric seal and the channel. A protective cowl surrounding the channel and capable of being pivoted about a pivot axis by a finger pull to affect the contact of the channel with the panel so that the channel falls downwardly to allow the hinge assembly to open to raise the panel.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4154474 (1979-05-01), Hough et al.
patent: 4205875 (1980-06-01), Smith
patent: 4231609 (1980-11-01), Sorensen
patent: 4364600 (1982-12-01), Hauber
patent: 4428155 (1984-01-01), Kwan et al.
patent: 4484773 (1984-11-01), Lehne

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