Roof structure for an automobile

Details Roof structure for an automobile Roof structure for an automobile

1977-04-08

1978-09-12

Song, Robert R.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Valance

49465, B60J 718

Patent

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041133030

ABSTRACT:
A roof structure for an automobile wherein an opening is provided in the sheet metal roof and a reinforcing-mounting member formed of plastic is provided about said opening adjacent said roof and firmly secured to the support means for the roof. Such reinforcing-mounting member is formed with a U-shaped continuous channel adjacent the marginal edge of the opening in the roof to receive the offset marginal edge of a lid which is secured over the opening by suitable clamping means. Sealing means is provided within the continuous channel adjacent the offset marginal edge of the lid, and a wind deflector is provided for insertion in such channel to be firmly retained there when the lid is removed.

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patent: 822562 (1906-06-01), Tucker
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patent: 3311406 (1967-03-01), Fritsch
patent: 3580629 (1971-05-01), Heim
patent: 3913971 (1975-10-01), Green
patent: 3975049 (1976-08-01), Niess ner

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