Patent ID: 6454346
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in its fixed roof, comprising: a stationary part attachable to the roof having longitudinally extending side beams including guide rails on either side of the roof opening and rearwards thereof; at least one panel supported by said guide rails, the panel being adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes at least a part of the roof opening, and an open position, in which it releases the roof opening at least partially by rearward movement above the fixed roof, wherein the panel includes connectors having guide members, which are in engagement with guide slots in said guide rails; and a seal providing a seal between said panel and said stationary part in the closed position of said panel, wherein said seal is provided at an outer circumference of the panel and in that said seal mates with a substantially vertical surface of said stationary part in the closed position; and wherein the connectors extend between said guide members and the panel, above and along said seal.