Patent ID: 6158803
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Openable vehicle roof comprising:a cover having a closed position for covering an opening in a fixed roof and having a ventilation position in which a rear edge of the cover is lifted upward and at least one open position in which the cover is raised from the closed position and moved back out of the roof opening over the fixed roof;a device for lifting the cover;a device for moving the cover along at least one guide mounted to the fixed roof; anda support device which engages an area of the rear edge of the cover which is rearward of the roof opening when the cover is in said at least one open position, the support device having a first position in which the support device actively supports the cover and in which the support device projects upwardly above the fixed roof in at least said open position of the cover and second position in which the support device is inactive and is retracted into the fixed roof or a part attached thereto in the closed position of the cover.