Patent ID: 8353557
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A movable wind deflector assembly for use in an open roof construction for a vehicle, comprising: at least one pivoting wind deflector arm having a first end pivotally connectable to the vehicle through a hinge assembly defining a hinge point and a second end carrying a wind deflector body extending in a transverse direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the hinge assembly including a hinge pin mounted in a stationary position with respect to the vehicle and an elongate slot provided on the wind deflector arm receiving the hinge pin; an operating mechanism configured to move the wind deflector arm and wind deflector body in a forward direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the operating mechanism comprising a movable curve and a guide pin extending from the wind deflector arm which cooperate for at least partially imparting pivoting movement to the wind deflector arm, wherein said curve comprises a substantially vertically extending first curve part housing said guide pin when the wind deflector arm is in a retracted, lower position and an inclined second curve part housing said guide pin when the wind deflector arm is in an extended, higher position, and wherein movement of the movable curve is configured to impart a forward movement to the wind deflector arm and the wind deflector body in the forward direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.