Patent ID: 6464292
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An open roof assembly for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof, comprising:a stationary part to be fixed to the roof; an adjustable upper closure element supported by said stationary part, which is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening, and an open position, in which it releases the roof opening at least partially; and a slidable lower closure element supported by said stationary part, which can move forward and backward and which is guided in guide rails at its outer portions, said lower closure element being provided with engaging elements at said outer portions, which extend into the associated guide rails and which run substantially clear of the guide rails during normal operation of the open roof construction, but which will move into engagement with the guide rails when an excessive, upward load is exerted on the lower closure element, so as to retain said lower closure element in position relative to the guide rails.