US3823977A
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Motor vehicle bodywork with rigid sunshine roof
Assignee: Pininfarina SpA
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Filing: 1972-10-30
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Granted: 1974-07-16
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Expires: 1992-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle bodywork is provided with a rigid sunshine roof panel which, in accordance with this invention, extends almost the entire length of the roof and is connected to a rear cross member of the fixed roof structure by two pivoted rocker arms which can slide and rotate in longitudinal guides on each side of the roof panel, permitting the latter when released to be accommodated on the rear trunk lid of the vehicle, while allowing normal opening of said lid.
Inventors
- 👤 L Fioravanti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02; B60J7/04; B60J7/20; B60J7/201
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
Bodywork for a motor vehicle of the type having a rigid sunshine roof, comprising: a fixed bodywork part having a rear cross member above the rear window of the vehicle body, a movable rigid roof panel which extends over almost the whole length of the roof to a position abutting the leading edge of said rear cross member, a pair of rocker arms connected to the fixed part of the bodywork in correspondence with said rear cross member, each said rocker arm being articulated at one end to one end of the said rear cross member, and longitudinal guides in said roof panel in which the free ends of said rocker arms engage slidingly and rotatably, said panel being adapted, in the fully open position of the roof panel, to be located on a rear trunk lid of the vehicle, while allowing normal opening of the said trunk lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
Bodywork for a motor vehicle of the type having a rigid sunshine roof, comprising: a fixed bodywork part having a rear cross member above the rear window of the vehicle body, a movable rigid roof panel which extends over almost the whole length of the roof to a position abutting the leading edge of said rear cross member, a pair of rocker arms connected to the fixed part of the bodywork in correspondence with said rear cross member, each said rocker arm being articulated at one end to one end of the said rear cross member, and longitudinal guides in said roof panel in which the free ends of said rocker arms engage slidingly and rotatably, said panel being adapted, in the fully open position of the roof panel, to be located on a rear trunk lid of the vehicle, while allowing normal opening of the said trunk lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
Vehicle bodywork as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rear cross member is provided with two longitudinal recesses which accommodate, in the closed position of the roof panel, said rocker arms which connect the roof panel to said rear cross member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-15 | 1978-01-14 | 1978-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-15 | 1982-01-14 | 1982-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-15 | 1986-01-14 | 1986-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |