Patent ID: 9649920
Date: 2017-05-16
CPC Classifications: B60J

Claim:
1. A roof assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening in a fixed roof portion, comprising: a stationary part configured to attach the roof assembly to the fixed roof portion; at least one closing element movably supported by the stationary part and configured to move between a closed position to close the roof opening and an open position in which a rear of the closing element is raised and the closing element is moved rearwardly; an operating mechanism to move the closing element between the open and closed position, the operating mechanism being configured to move the closing element to the closed position with a downward and slightly forward movement; a locking device on the stationary part, the locking device movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, the locking device being pivotable around a substantially horizontal transverse axis, the closing element being configured to actuate the locking device to move from the unlocking position to the locking position when the closing element is moved to the closed position; and at least a retaining hook configured to hook below the locking device on the stationary part in the closed position of the closing element to provide a mechanical lock for the closing element in an upward direction, the retaining hook being positioned at a front of the closing element, and the locking device being positioned at a front of the roof opening, wherein the locking device is shaped and movable to allow entrance of the retaining hook when moving downwardly and forwardly to the closed position, but to prevent a vertical upward movement of the retaining hook in the closed position of the closing element.