Patent ID: 7506915
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A motor vehicle having a movable hatchback, comprising: at least one roof panel; a first roof member positioned at a first side of the vehicle and a second roof member positioned at second side of the vehicle, each of the roof members having a back section extending to a rear of the vehicle; a first side frame part positioned at the first side of the vehicle and a second side frame part positioned at the second side of the vehicle; and a rear window capable of being positioned between the first and second side frame parts, wherein the first side frame part is positioned against the back section of the first roof member and the second side frame part is positioned against the back section of the second roof member such that the first and second side frame parts form a part of the external surface of the vehicle when the hatchback is in a closed position, and during an opened position, a portion of the hatchback is moved opposite the direction of travel and opens up a passageway for allowing the at least one roof panel to be lowered into the body of the vehicle to an area covered when the hatchback is in the closed position.