Patent ID: 7748776
Filing Date: 2010-07-06
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A storage structure for storing a cover member of a sliding roof type vehicle comprising: (a) a cover member for covering foldably an opening section formed in a roof of a vehicle; (b) first rails for guiding the opening or closing of the cover member, provided at the right and left sides of the opening section; (c) a tray for placing the cover member in folded state, installed at the rear of the first rails; (d) retaining means provided behind the first rails for retaining the tray, for rotating the tray, and for releasing the tray; (e) second rails for guiding the tray into a storage position, provided on an internal wall at the rear of the vehicle, the second rails inclinedly extending from an upper end position adjacent to the rear end of the roof forwardly and downwardly, the second rails having lower ends extending almost to a floor; and (f) a storage box for storing the tray, installed adjacent to the back of rear seats at the bottom of the second rails,