US4227738A
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Sunroof forward edge latch
Assignee: American Sunroof Corp
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Filing: 1978-10-10
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Granted: 1980-10-14
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Expires: 1998-10-10
Abstract
Abstract A latch for supporting in a releasable manner the forward edge of the removable sunroof panel is disclosed. A frame extending around an opening in a vehicle roof has a resilient molding adapted to support the perimeter of a curve latch panel to close off the opening. The forward edge support comprises a pair of releasing bayonets attached in spaced relationships to the underside of the forward edge of the panel. A two part releasable fastener for the rear edge of the panel is movable from a first position locking the panel in a closed position to a vented position.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman L. Sorensen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:34
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/16; B60J7/1628; B60J7/1635; B60J7/1642
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A releasable latch for joining one edge of a sunroof panel to a section of frame extended about an opening in a vehicle roof comprising: a rotatable cam member adjacent the underside of the frame having a first position wherein a cam projection abuts the frame and a second position wherein said projection is retracted; a recessed member attached to the frame to nestingly receive said cam projection in its first position; means for rotatably supporting the cam to the panel; means for rotating the cam from its first position to its second position; and means for rotation of the panel about the joined edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A releasable latch for joining one edge of a sunroof panel to a section of frame extended about an opening in a vehicle roof comprising: a rotatable cam member adjacent the underside of the frame having a first position wherein a cam projection abuts the frame and a second position wherein said projection is retracted; a recessed member attached to the frame to nestingly receive said cam projection in its first position; means for rotatably supporting the cam to the panel; means for rotating the cam from its first position to its second position; and means for rotation of the panel about the joined edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
A releasable latch for joining one edge of a sunroof panel to a section of frame as described in claim 1 wherein: said means for rotatably supporting the cam comprises; a bayonet with one end fixedly attached to the edge of the panel and its other end disposed beneath the recessed member; and said other end having a notch at its center to slidingly receive a cam, aligned transverse apertures in the other end and the cam to receive a pin which is snugly received by the other end and rotatably support the cam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A releasable latch for joining one edge of a sunroof panel to a section of frame as described in claim 2 wherein: said means for rotating the cam comprises an arm integral with the cam extending rearward along the bottom surface of the bayonet body, projecting past the body a distance, said arm rotatable from a first position abutting the body to a second position perpendicular to the panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
A releasable latch attached to one edge of a sunroof panel for joining the panel to a section of frame as described in claim 2 wherein: said means for rotating the panel comprises: the releasable latch in its latched position, attached to the panel; the recessed member nestingly receiving a cam projection; the frame supporting a resilient molding and the recessed member; and said cam projection, said frame, said recessed member, said panel and said resilient molding cooperate to allow said panel to be rotated about an edge.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-10-14 | 1984-04-14 | 1984-10-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-14 | 1988-04-14 | 1988-10-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-14 | 1992-04-14 | 1992-10-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |