GB2327384B - Sliding roof system for an automobile and a method of using a sliding roof system - Google Patents

Sliding roof system for an automobile and a method of using a sliding roof system

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GB2327384B
GB2327384B GB9715572A GB9715572A GB2327384B GB 2327384 B GB2327384 B GB 2327384B GB 9715572 A GB9715572 A GB 9715572A GB 9715572 A GB9715572 A GB 9715572A GB 2327384 B GB2327384 B GB 2327384B
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roof system
sliding roof
automobile
sliding
roof
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Inventor
Richard Alan Rackham
Julian Philip Thomson
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Lotus Cars Ltd
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Lotus Cars Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
    • B60J7/026—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. for convertible vehicles

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB9715572A 1997-07-23 1997-07-23 Sliding roof system for an automobile and a method of using a sliding roof system Expired - Fee Related GB2327384B (en)

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GB9715572A GB2327384B (en) 1997-07-23 1997-07-23 Sliding roof system for an automobile and a method of using a sliding roof system

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GB9715572A GB2327384B (en) 1997-07-23 1997-07-23 Sliding roof system for an automobile and a method of using a sliding roof system

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GB9715572D0 GB9715572D0 (en) 1997-10-01
GB2327384A GB2327384A (en) 1999-01-27
GB2327384B true GB2327384B (en) 2001-03-14

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Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2822757B1 (en) * 2001-03-29 2005-12-23 Peugeot Citroen Automobiles Sa PICK-UP VEHICLE WITH SLIDING ROOF
ITBO20050492A1 (en) † 2005-07-22 2007-01-23 Ferrari Spa CAR PROVIDED WITH A SUNSET ROOF
DE102010024050B4 (en) * 2010-06-16 2014-12-31 Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh Moving roof for a passenger car

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1181875A (en) * 1966-05-18 1970-02-18 Weinsberg Karosseriewerke Convertible Top for Automobile
US4286821A (en) * 1980-03-26 1981-09-01 Herbert Cooper Automobile body with a retractable hard top roof
GB2240519A (en) * 1990-01-12 1991-08-07 C & C Inc Multi-position retractable vehicle roof

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1181875A (en) * 1966-05-18 1970-02-18 Weinsberg Karosseriewerke Convertible Top for Automobile
US4286821A (en) * 1980-03-26 1981-09-01 Herbert Cooper Automobile body with a retractable hard top roof
GB2240519A (en) * 1990-01-12 1991-08-07 C & C Inc Multi-position retractable vehicle roof

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