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US4362332A
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Sunroof air deflector
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1981-03-26
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Granted: 1982-12-07
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Expires: 2001-03-26
Abstract
Abstract An air deflector for deflecting oncoming airflow above a vehicle body sunroof opening includes a deflector panel pivotally mounted on a carriage for movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and downwardly pivoted position below the contour of the roof panel. The carriage is mounted on a track for longitudinal movement of the carriage and deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel. An overcenter spring holds the deflector panel in either the raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position. A control rod pivoted to the deflector panel is depressed by closing movement of the closure panel to pivot the deflector panel downwardly and is then pushed forwardly by the closure panel to push the deflector panel and carriage forward along the track to the stored position. A control link couples with the closure panel during opening movement to tow the deflector panel and carriage rearwardly. A control cam raises the control link and the actuator rod to uncouple the control link from the closure panel and pivot the deflector panel upwardly to the angularly raised air deflecting position.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward E. Garnham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 22:15
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted for mounting within the roof opening at an angularly raised position projecting above the roof panel to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; mounting means mounting the deflector panel for pivotal movement between the angularly raised air deflecting position and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means acting between the vehicle body and the mounting means and adapted to permit longitudinal translation of the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position beneath the roof panel substantially forward of the roof opening; and operating means operatively associated with the mounting means selectively coupled with the closure panel during forward movement of the closure panel to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position and bodily forward movement of the deflector panel to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted for mounting within the roof opening at an angularly raised position projecting above the roof panel to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; mounting means mounting the deflector panel for pivotal movement between the angularly raised air deflecting position and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means acting between the vehicle body and the mounting means and adapted to permit longitudinal translation of the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position beneath the roof panel substantially forward of the roof opening; and operating means operatively associated with the mounting means selectively coupled with the closure panel during forward movement of the closure panel to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position and bodily forward movement of the deflector panel to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
208 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; a carriage means having the deflector panel pivotally mounted thereon for movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means on the vehicle body mounting the carriage means for longitudinal movement to carry the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position substantially forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel; spring means acting between the deflector panel and the carriage means and adapted to alternately bias the deflector panel to either the angularly raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position; and operating means operatively associated with the deflector panel and selectively coupled with the closure panel during closing of the closure panel to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position and move the carriage means and deflector panel forward to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
208 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; a carriage means having the deflector panel pivotally mounted thereon for movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means on the vehicle body mounting the carriage means for longitudinal movement to carry the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position substantially forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel; spring means acting between the deflector panel and the carriage means and adapted to alternately bias the deflector panel to either the angularly raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position; and operating means operatively associated with the deflector panel and selectively coupled with the closure panel during closing of the closure panel to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position and move the carriage means and deflector panel forward to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
310 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for fore and aft movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; a carriage means having the deflector panel mounted thereon for pivotal movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means on the vehicle body mounting the carriage means for longitudinal movement of the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position substantially forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel; spring means acting between the deflector panel and the carriage means and adapted to alternately bias the deflector panel to either the angularly raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position; actuator means pivotally associated with the deflector panel and extending into the path of closing movement of the closure panel so that closing movement of the closure panel acts upon the actuator means to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position to the downwardly pivoted position and pushes the carriage means and deflector panel bodily forward to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening; control means associated with the deflector panel and extending into the path of opening movement of the closure panel for selective coupling therewith so that opening movement of the closure panel tows the carriage means and deflector panel bodily rearward to register with the roof opening; and cam means effective to pivot the deflector panel upwardly to the angularly raised position and uncouple the control means from the closure panel whereby the closure panel is permitted to move to the full open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
310 words
In combination with a vehicle body roof panel having a roof opening, and a sunroof closure panel adapted for fore and aft movement between a forward closed position and a rearward open position, an air deflector device comprising: a deflector panel adapted to deflect oncoming airflow above the roof opening; a carriage means having the deflector panel mounted thereon for pivotal movement between an angularly raised air deflecting position above the roof panel and a downwardly pivoted position below the roof panel; track means on the vehicle body mounting the carriage means for longitudinal movement of the deflector panel between a rearward position registering with the roof opening and a stored position substantially forward of the roof opening and beneath the roof panel; spring means acting between the deflector panel and the carriage means and adapted to alternately bias the deflector panel to either the angularly raised air deflecting position or the downwardly pivoted position; actuator means pivotally associated with the deflector panel and extending into the path of closing movement of the closure panel so that closing movement of the closure panel acts upon the actuator means to effect downward pivotal movement of the deflector panel from the angularly raised position to the downwardly pivoted position and pushes the carriage means and deflector panel bodily forward to the stored position substantially forward of the sunroof opening; control means associated with the deflector panel and extending into the path of opening movement of the closure panel for selective coupling therewith so that opening movement of the closure panel tows the carriage means and deflector panel bodily rearward to register with the roof opening; and cam means effective to pivot the deflector panel upwardly to the angularly raised position and uncouple the control means from the closure panel whereby the closure panel is permitted to move to the full open position.
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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) | 1985-12-06 | 1986-06-07 | 1986-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-06 | 1990-06-07 | 1990-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-06 | 1994-06-07 | 1994-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |