Patent ID: 6592178
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An openable motor vehicle roof comprising:a closing element adapted for movement into a position that closes or at least partially clears an opening in a fixed roof skin of the motor vehicle; a cover element positioned underneath the roof opening, said cover element being adapted for movement into a position that conceals and at least partially clears at least one of said closing element and the roof opening with respect to an interior area of the motor vehicle; a drive mechanism for selectively and adjustably moving said closing element, a drive mechanism for selectively and adjustably moving the cover element; and a controller for controlling the drive mechanisms, wherein said controller controls the drive mechanisms such that movement of the closing element into a closed position is not initiated until said cover element is moved at least into a position which covers an area of the roof opening that is exposed by said closing element, thereby preventing entry of objects from the interior area of the motor vehicle into an area of the roof opening that is not covered by said closing element.