US4114945A
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Guide shoes
Assignee: Webasto Werk W Baier GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1976-11-29
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Granted: 1978-09-19
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Expires: 1996-11-29
Abstract
Abstract An improved guide shoe is provided which is intended for sliding movement in a rail of U-shaped cross-section, and which supports a sliding roof part for a vehicle. The guide shoe is formed from an elastically deformable material, preferably rubber, and has a friction-reducing covering on each of its respective three surfaces slidably engaging the rail.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfons Lutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A sliding roof assembly of a vehicle comprising a rail having three surfaces defining a U-shaped cross-section within which is guided a guide shoe, said guide shoe being connected with a slidable part of the vehicle roof, and wherein the guide shoe is formed by an elastically deformable body for resiliently engaging the three surfaces and has a friction-reducing covering on its surfaces for sliding contact with the rail, whereby tolerances in the horizontal as well as vertical directions may be compensated for.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A sliding roof assembly of a vehicle comprising a rail having three surfaces defining a U-shaped cross-section within which is guided a guide shoe, said guide shoe being connected with a slidable part of the vehicle roof, and wherein the guide shoe is formed by an elastically deformable body for resiliently engaging the three surfaces and has a friction-reducing covering on its surfaces for sliding contact with the rail, whereby tolerances in the horizontal as well as vertical directions may be compensated for.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said elastically deformable material is a rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said covering is formed of fibers of a low-friction material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 3, wherein the said surfaces are formed by projections from the main body of the guide shoe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said covering is formed from a foil of slidable material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
An assembly according to claim 5, wherein said slidable material is polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly according to claim 1, wherein said covering is formed from a coating of a low-friction material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 7, wherein said low friction material is a polyamide.
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) | 1981-09-18 | 1982-03-20 | 1982-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-18 | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-18 | 1990-03-20 | 1990-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |