Patent ID: 6357823
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Device for influencing air flow in an area of a roof opening of an openable motor vehicle roof, comprising:a roof-mounted frame extending around the roof opening; a wind deflector which is located in the area of a front edge of the roof opening, which is pivotably mounted on the roof-mounted frame and which is raisable into an operating position under the influence of a spring force; at least one stop which is independent of displacement mechanisms of other movable roof components and which is positioned to limit raising motion of the wind deflector; and an adjustment means for changing the position of the stop and thus the degree of raising of the wind deflector; wherein the adjustment means comprises an actuating motor for moving the stop, an electronic control arrangement for triggering the actuating motor, and sensor technology coupled to the electronic control arrangement for determining at least one of motor vehicle speed and a degree to which the roof opening has been exposed.