Patent ID: 6499799
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An open roof assembly for a vehicle having a roof opening provided in a roof of the vehicle, the open roof assembly comprising:a stationary frame part to be secured to the roof, the stationary frame part comprising a forward edge portion and a rearward edge portion; a foldable closure assembly supported by the stationary frame part, which is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it opens the roof opening at least on a front side thereof for forward motion of the vehicle, the foldable closure assembly comprising a transverse beam having a leading end and a rain gutter rearward of the leading end; and a flow-influencing panel pivotable outwardly from a closed position substantially in line with the roof towards an open inclined position, the panel, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, pivots at the forward edge portion of the stationary frame part, wherein the panel in its closed position overlaps the leading end of the transverse beam and the rain gutter and wherein the leading end engages a seal on the stationary frame part.