Patent ID: 6471286
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
An open roof construction for a vehicle having an opening in the fixed roof, comprising:a stationary part for attachment to the roof, having a stationary guide rail on each side of the roof opening; a slide on each guide rail, each slide having an operating mechanism; and a closure element supported by the operating mechanisms, which is adjustable between a closed position, in which it closes the roof opening and an open position, in which it releases the roof opening at least partially, wherein each operating mechanism comprises a curve plate attached to the closure element and having a first guide track with which a guide member connected to the slide is in engagement, at least along part of the path of movement of the closure element, wherein the slide includes a height-adjustable part which is equipped with the guide member, and which is also in engagement with a second guide track having a vertical component in a curve part connected to the stationary part, wherein the height-adjustable part of the slide is provided with an arm which is connected to said slide via a horizontal pivot, which arm extends rearwards from said slide.