PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-10239390-B1
Application Number: US-201715655333-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B1

Title: Movable panel assemblies

Abstract:
A vehicle includes an opening, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position. In the open position, at least part of the first panel may be positioned forward of the opening, and at least part of the second panel may be positioned rearward of the opening. In the open position, at least part of the first panel may be pivoted upward relative to the opening, and at least part of the second panel may be positioned rearward of the opening. In the open position, at least part of the first panel may be positioned forward of the opening. In the open position, the first panel may be moved forward and downward into an interior space, and the second panel may be moved rearward and downward into the interior space.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A vehicle, comprising:
 an exterior surface; 
 an opening in a roof structure of the vehicle; 
 a first panel having a leading edge; 
 an engaging part formed on a lower surface of the first panel at the leading edge, wherein the engaging part is formed from a resilient material; and 
 a second panel, 
 wherein the first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which the leading edge of the first panel is positioned forward of the opening and at least part of the second panel is positioned rearward of the opening, and the engaging part contacts the exterior surface when the first panel is in the open position to restrict airflow between the first panel and the exterior surface at the leading edge of the first panel. 
 
     
     
       2. The vehicle of  claim 1 ,
 wherein the first panel and the second panel are each positioned adjacent to the exterior surface in the open position. 
 
     
     
       3. The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein at least part of the first panel is at least translucent and at least part of the second panel is at least translucent. 
     
     
       4. The vehicle of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a guide track that supports the first panel and the second panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions; and 
 an actuator for causing motion of the first panel and the second panel between the closed and open positions using the guide track. 
 
     
     
       5. A vehicle, comprising:
 an opening in a roof structure of the vehicle; 
 a first panel having a leading edge; 
 an exterior surface; and 
 an engaging part formed on a lower surface of the first panel at the leading edge, wherein the engaging part is formed from a resilient material, 
 wherein the first panel obstructs the opening in a closed position and is movable to an open position in which the leading edge of the first panel is positioned forward of the opening, and 
 wherein the engaging part contacts the exterior surface when the first panel is in the open position to restrict airflow between the first panel and the exterior surface at the leading edge of the first panel. 
 
     
     
       6. The vehicle of  claim 5 , wherein at least part of the first panel is at least translucent. 
     
     
       7. The vehicle of  claim 5 , further comprising:
 a guide track that supports the first panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions; and 
 an actuator for causing motion of the first panel between the closed and open positions using the guide track. 
 
     
     
       8. A vehicle, comprising:
 an opening in a roof structure of the vehicle; 
 a first panel; and 
 a second panel, 
 wherein the first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which at least part of the first panel is pivoted upward relative to the opening, at least part of the first panel is positioned forward of the opening, and at least part of the second panel is positioned underneath the first panel. 
 
     
     
       9. The vehicle of  claim 8 , wherein at least part of the first panel is at least translucent and at least part of the second panel is at least translucent. 
     
     
       10. The vehicle of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a guide track that supports the first panel and the second panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions; and 
 an actuator for causing motion of the first panel and the second panel between the closed and open positions using the guide track. 
 
     
     
       11. The vehicle of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 an exterior surface; and 
 an engaging part formed on a lower surface of the first panel, wherein the engaging part is formed from a resilient material. 
 
     
     
       12. The vehicle of  claim 11 , wherein the engaging part is formed on the lower surface of the first panel at a leading edge of the first panel, and wherein the engaging part contacts the exterior surface when the first panel is in the open position to restrict airflow between the first panel and the exterior surface at the leading edge. 
     
     
       13. The vehicle of  claim 12 , wherein the exterior surface is a front window. 
     
     
       14. The vehicle of  claim 8 , wherein in the open position, at least a portion of the second panel is positioned in the opening. 
     
     
       15. The vehicle of  claim 8 , wherein in the closed position, at least a portion of the first panel abuts a front window and at least a portion of the second panel abuts a rear window. 
     
     
       16. The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface is a front window. 
     
     
       17. The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein in the closed position, at least a portion of the first panel abuts a front window and at least a portion of the second panel abuts a rear window. 
     
     
       18. The vehicle of  claim 1 , wherein in the open position, at least part of the first panel is pivoted upward relative to the opening. 
     
     
       19. The vehicle of  claim 5 , wherein the exterior surface is a front window. 
     
     
       20. The vehicle of  claim 5 , wherein in the open position, at least part of the first panel is pivoted upward relative to the opening.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/375,496, filed on Aug. 16, 2016, and entitled “Movable Panel Assemblies,” the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The application relates generally to movable panel assemblies for vehicle roofs. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Automobile windows function in part to admit light into the interior of a vehicle. Some automobile windows, such as windows incorporated in automobile doors, are movable to an open position to admit air into the interior of the vehicle. In order to admit additional light and air into the vehicle interior, some fixed-roof automobiles include a movable panel known as a sunroof. Sunroofs come in many styles, with the most popular styles incorporating a sliding mechanism that moves a sunroof panel rearward out of a sunroof opening, either to a compartment internal to the roof of the vehicle or to a position external to the roof of the vehicle. 
     SUMMARY 
     One aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes an opening, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which at least part of the first panel is positioned forward of the opening and at least part of the second panel is positioned rearward of the opening. In some implementations, the vehicle also includes an exterior surface, and an engaging part that is formed on a lower surface of the first panel. The first panel and the second panel may each be positioned adjacent to the exterior surface in the open position. The engaging part may contact the exterior surface when the first panel is in the open position to restrict airflow between the engaging part and the exterior surface. The engaging part may be formed from a resilient material. At least part of the first panel may be at least translucent and at least part of the second panel may be at least translucent. In some implementations, the vehicle may include an extension assembly that supports the first panel and the second panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions and an actuator for causing motion of the first panel and the second panel between the closed and open positions using the extension assembly. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes an opening, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which at least part of the first panel is pivoted upward relative to the opening and at least part of the second panel is positioned rearward of the opening. In some implementations, the vehicle includes an exterior surface, wherein the second panel is positioned adjacent to the exterior surface in the open position. At least part of the first panel may be at least translucent and at least part of the second panel may be at least translucent. In some implementations, the vehicle may include an extension assembly that supports the first panel and the second panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions and an actuator for causing motion of the first panel and the second panel between the closed and open positions using the extension assembly. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes an opening, and a first panel. The vehicle also includes an exterior surface and an engaging part that is formed on a lower surface of the first panel. The first panel obstructs the opening in a closed position and is movable to an open position in which at least part of the first panel is positioned forward of the opening. The engaging part contacts the exterior surface when the first panel is in the open position to restrict airflow. The engaging part may be formed from a resilient material. At least part of the first panel may be at least translucent. The vehicle may further include an extension assembly that supports the first panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions, and an actuator for causing motion of the first panel between the closed and open positions using the extension assembly. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes an opening, a front window positioned forward of the opening, a rear window positioned rearward of the opening, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel obstruct the opening in a closed position and are movable to an open position. The front window and rear window move to raised positions during movement of the first panel and the second panel to the open position, the first panel moves to the open position by movement forward and downward into an interior space, and the second panel moves to the open position by movement rearward and downward into the interior space. At least part of the first panel may be at least translucent and at least part of the second panel may be at least translucent. In some implementations, the vehicle also includes a third panel that obstructs the opening in the closed position, wherein the third panel moves to the open position by movement forward and downward into the interior space, and a fourth panel that obstructs the opening in the closed position, wherein the fourth panel moves to the open position by movement rearward and downward into the interior space. In some implementations, the vehicle may also include an extension assembly that supports the first panel and the second panel for sliding motion between the closed and open positions, and an actuator for causing motion of the first panel and the second panel between the closed and open positions using the extension assembly. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes a first opening, a front window positioned forward of the first opening, a second opening, a rear window positioned rearward of the second opening, and a roof structure positioned between the first opening and the second opening. The vehicle also includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel obstructs the first opening in a closed position, and the second panel obstructs the second opening in the closed position. The first panel and the second panel are movable to an open position. The first panel is adjacent to the roof structure and does not obstruct the first opening in the open position, and the second panel is adjacent to the roof structure and does not obstruct the second opening in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be located at the exterior of the vehicle in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be located at the interior of the vehicle in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be located in an internal space defined in the roof structure in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be disposed in a stacked configuration in the open position. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes a roof structure, a first opening positioned on a first lateral side of the roof structure, a second opening positioned on a second lateral side of the roof structure, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel obstructs the first opening in a closed position, and the second panel obstructs the second opening in the closed position. The first panel and the second panel are movable to an open position. The first panel is adjacent to the roof structure and does not obstruct first the opening in the open position, and the second panel is adjacent to the roof structure and does not obstruct the second opening in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be located at the exterior of the vehicle in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may located at the interior of the vehicle in the open position. The first panel and the second panel are located in an internal space defined in the roof structure in the open position. The first panel and the second panel may be disposed in a stacked configuration in the open position. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes a first side door, a second side door, a first opening, a second opening, a first panel, and a second panel. The first panel obstructs the first opening in a closed position, and the second panel obstructs the second opening in the closed position. The first panel and the second panel are movable to an open position. The first panel is disposed in an interior space of the first side door in an open position, and the second panel is disposed in an interior space of the second side door in the open position. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes a roof structure, a first panel located forward of the roof structure, and a second panel located rearward of the roof structure. The first and second panels obstruct admission of air in a closed position. The first and second panels are movable to an open position in which the first panel is pivoted to define a front-facing opening to admit air into an interior of the vehicle, and the second panel is pivoted to define a rearward facing opening to allow venting of air from an interior of the vehicle. 
     Another aspect of the disclosed embodiments is a vehicle that includes an opening, a front window positioned forward of the opening, and a panel. The panel obstructs the opening in a closed position, the panel is movable to an open position in which the panel does not obstruct the opening, and the front window is raised in the open position to direct airflow over the opening in the open position. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a top view of a first vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 2  is a side view of the first vehicle with the movable panel assembly in the closed position. 
         FIG. 3  is a side view of the first vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 4  is a side view of a second vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of the second vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 6  is a side view of a third vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of the third vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 8  is a side view of a fourth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 9  is a side view of the fourth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a first intermediate position. 
         FIG. 10  is a side view of the fourth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a second intermediate position. 
         FIG. 11  is a side view of the fourth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a third intermediate position. 
         FIG. 12  is a side view of the fourth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 13  is a side view of a fifth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 14  is a side view of the fifth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a first intermediate position. 
         FIG. 15  is a side view of the fifth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a second intermediate position. 
         FIG. 16  is a side view of the fifth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in a third intermediate position. 
         FIG. 17  is a side view of the fifth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 18  is a side view of a sixth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 19  is a side view of the sixth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 20  is a side view of a seventh vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 21  is a side view of the seventh vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 22  is a side cross-section view of an eighth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 23  is a side cross-section view of the eighth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 24  is a side cross-section view of a ninth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 25  is a side cross-section view of the ninth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 26  is a side cross-section view of a tenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 27  is a side cross-section view of the tenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 28  is a front cross-section view of an eleventh vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 29  is a front cross-section view of the eleventh vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 30  is a front cross-section view of a twelfth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 31  is a front cross-section view of the twelfth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 32  is a front cross-section view of a thirteenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 33  is a front cross-section view of the thirteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 34  is a front cross-section view of a fourteenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 35  is a front cross-section view of the fourteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 36  is a side view of a fifteenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 37  is a side view of the fifteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 38  is a side view of a sixteenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 39  is a side view of the sixteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in an open position. 
         FIG. 40  is a cross-section view taken along line  40 - 40  of  FIG. 38  showing a portion of the sixteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in the closed position. 
         FIG. 41  is a cross-section view taken along line  41 - 41  of  FIG. 39  showing a portion of the sixteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in the open position. 
         FIG. 42  is a side view of a seventeenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. 
         FIG. 43  is a side view of a seventeenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a first open position. 
         FIG. 44  is a side view of a seventeenth vehicle with a movable panel assembly in a second open position. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following disclosure relates to movable panel assemblies that are used in automobile roofs, which may also be referred to as sunroofs. 
       FIG. 1  is a top view showing a portion of a vehicle  100 . The illustrated portion of the vehicle  100  is sometimes referred to as the greenhouse of the vehicle  100 , and may include front pillars  102 , rear pillars  104 , and longitudinal rails  106  (e.g., cant rails). A front window  108  (i.e., a windshield) extends between the front pillars  102  in a transverse direction of the vehicle  100 . A rear window  110  extends between the rear pillars  104  in the transverse direction of the vehicle  100 . 
       FIG. 2  is a side view showing the portion of the vehicle  100 . The vehicle  100  may include intermediate pillars  212  that are generally upright and are connected to one or more of the front pillars  102 , the rear pillars  104 , or the longitudinal rails  106  at their top ends. Side windows  214  may be positioned at each transverse side of the vehicle  100  between pairs of pillars, such as between one of the front pillars  102  and one of the intermediate pillars  212 , between pairs of the intermediate pillars  212 , and between one of the intermediate pillars  212  and one of the rear pillars  104 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 1-3 , the vehicle  100  has a movable panel assembly. The movable panel assembly includes one or more panels that are movable in the longitudinal direction between a closed position ( FIGS. 1-2 ) and an open position ( FIG. 3 ). In the illustrated example, the vehicle  100  includes a first panel  116  and a second panel  118 . The first panel  116  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  108 . The first panel  116  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  108  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  108  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  106 . 
     The second panel  118  may be positioned directly longitudinally rearward from the first panel  116 , such that the first and second panels  116 ,  118  are adjacent and/or abutting. The second panel  118  is positioned longitudinally forward from the rear window  110 . The second panel  118  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the rear window  110  or may be longitudinally spaced from the rear window  110  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  106 . 
     The first and second panels  116 ,  118  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  100 . In some embodiments, the first and second panels  116 ,  118  are formed partially from transparent or translucent glass. In some embodiments, the first and second panels  116 ,  118  are formed partially from transparent or translucent plastic. 
     The vehicle  100  includes an extension assembly that supports the first and second panels  116 ,  118  for sliding motion between the closed and open positions. In the illustrated example, the vehicle  100  may include guide tracks  120  to allow motion of the first and second panels  116 ,  118 . The guide tracks  120  are structures that permit constrained sliding and/or pivoting motion, primarily in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle  100 . The first and second panels  116 ,  118  may each be connected to the guide tracks  120  by a respective connecting structure that includes appropriate fittings, arms, and/or linkages that allow movement, such as by sliding, of the first and second panels  116 ,  118  and also permit some vertical movement of the first and second panels  116 ,  118 . In one embodiment, the connecting structures each include arms or beams that are connected to the respective one of the first and second panels  116 ,  118  for pivoting motion and are also connected to the guide tracks  120  for pivoting and sliding motion. 
     One or more actuators are connected to the first and second panels  116 ,  118  to cause motion of the first and second panels  116 ,  118  along the guide tracks  120 . In the illustrated example, one or more electric motors  122  are connected to the first and second panels  116 ,  118  by cables  124 . Extension and retraction of the cables  124  by the electric motors  122  causes motion of the first and second panels  116 ,  118  along the guide tracks  120 . 
     The first panel  116  is supported with respect to the guide tracks  120  such that it is positioned within and obstructs an opening  126  when the first panel  116  is in the closed position. The opening  126  may be defined by or through a body of the vehicle  100 , such as in a roof area of the body of the vehicle  100 . Operation of the extension assembly may cause movement of the first panel  116  forward toward an open position of the first panel  116 . In the open position of the first panel  116 , at least part of the first panel  116  is positioned forward of the opening  126 . Thus, a leading edge of the first panel  116  may be positioned closer to a longitudinal front end of the vehicle than a leading edge of the opening  126 . 
     The second panel  118  is supported with respect to the guide tracks such that it is positioned within and obstructs the opening  126  in the closed position. Operation of the extension assembly may cause movement of the second panel  118  rearward toward an open position of the second panel  118 . In the open position of the second panel  118 , at least part of the second panel  118  is positioned rearward of the opening  126 . Thus, a trailing edge of the second panel  118  may be positioned closer to a longitudinal rear end of the vehicle than a trailing edge of the opening  126 . In some embodiments, the second panel  118  may be positioned entirely rearward of the opening  126 . 
     The first panel  116  and the second panel  118  may move in concert between the closed and open positions. Thus, the first panel  116  and the second panel  118  obstruct the opening  126  in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which at least part of the first panel  116  is positioned forward of the opening  126  and at least part of the second panel  118  is positioned rearward of the opening  126 . 
     In some embodiments, the first panel  116  is utilized to deflect wind upward and away from the opening  126  in order to reduce wind noise and buffeting that may occur when operating the vehicle with the first and second panels  116 ,  118  in the open position. While the first panel  116  is in the open position, the extension assembly inclines the first panel  116  by pivoting the leading edge of the panel downward and/or pivoting the trailing edge of the first panel  116  upward. 
     The first panel  116  may be configured to restrict airflow between the first panel  116  and an exterior surface of the vehicle  100 , such as the front window  108 , when the first panel  116  is in the open position. In some embodiments, an engaging part  331  is formed on a lower surface of the first panel  116 , and is positioned such that the engaging part  331  contacts the front window  108  or other exterior surface of the vehicle  100  when the first panel  116  is in the open position. In some embodiments, the engaging part  331  is formed from a resilient material, such as a gasket material, in order to enhance engagement between the engaging part  331  and the exterior surface of the vehicle  100 . 
       FIGS. 4-5  show a portion of a vehicle  400 . The vehicle  400  may include front pillars  402 , rear pillars  404 , longitudinal rails  406 , a front window  408 , a rear window  410 , intermediate pillars  412 , and side windows  414 . 
     The vehicle  400  has a movable panel assembly that includes, for example, a first panel  416  and a second panel  418  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 4 ) and an open position ( FIG. 5 ). 
     The first panel  416  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  408 . The first panel  416  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  408  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  408  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  406 . The second panel  418  may be positioned directly longitudinally rearward from the first panel  416 , and longitudinally forward from the rear window  410 . The first and second panels  416 ,  418  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  400 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  400  includes an extension assembly for causing sliding motion of the first and second panels  416 ,  418  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  420  and connecting structures. The vehicle  400  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 4-5 ), such as electric motors connected to the first and second panels  416 ,  418  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The first panel  416  is supported with respect to the guide tracks  420  such that it is positioned within and fully obstructs an opening  426  when the first panel  416  is in the closed position. The opening  426  may be defined by or through a body of the vehicle  400 , such as in a roof area of the body of the vehicle  400 . Operation of the extension assembly may cause movement of the first panel  416  toward an open position of the first panel  416 . 
     In the open position of the first panel  416 , the trailing edge of the first panel  416  is raised relative to the closed position, such that the first panel  416  is inclined. The leading edge of the first panel  416  may remain at or near the position it is in when the first panel  416  is in the closed position. Thus, in some embodiments, the first panel  416  is not positioned forward of the opening  426 , but, instead, the leading edge of the first panel  416  remains at the front edge of the opening  426  or is positioned within the opening  426 . As result of the position of the leading edge of the first panel  416  and the front-to-rear incline for the first panel  416 , the first panel  416  directs wind over the portion of the opening  426  that is located rearward of the first panel  416 . The opening  426  may remain partially obstructed by the opening  426  when the first panel  416  is in the open position. 
     The second panel  418  is supported with respect to the guide tracks  420  such that it is positioned within and obstructs the opening  426  in the closed position. Operation of the extension assembly may cause movement of the second panel  418  rearward toward an open position of the second panel  418 . In the open position of the second panel  418 , at least part of the second panel  418  is positioned rearward of the opening  426 . Thus, a trailing edge of the second panel  418  may be positioned closer to a longitudinal rear end of the vehicle than a trailing edge of the opening  426 . In some embodiments, the second panel  418  may be positioned entirely rearward of the opening  426 . 
     The first panel  416  and the second panel  418  may move in concert between the closed and open positions. Thus, the first panel  416  and the second panel  418  obstruct the opening  426  in a closed position and are movable to an open position in which the first panel  416  is inclined upward relative to the opening and at least part of the second panel  118  is positioned rearward of the opening. 
       FIGS. 6-7  show a portion of a vehicle  600 . The vehicle  600  may include front pillars  602 , rear pillars  604 , longitudinal rails  606 , a front window  608 , a rear window  610 , intermediate pillars  612 , and side windows  614 . 
     The vehicle  600  has a movable panel assembly that includes, for example, a first panel  616  and a second panel  618 . The first panel  616  may be fixed or may be movable. The second panel  618  is movable between a closed position ( FIG. 6 ) and an open position ( FIG. 7 ). 
     The first panel  616  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  608 . The first panel  616  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  608  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  608  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  606 . The second panel  618  may be positioned directly longitudinally rearward from the first panel  616 , and longitudinally forward from the rear window  610 . The first and second panels  616 ,  618  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  600 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  600  includes an extension assembly. The extension assembly is configured to cause sliding motion of the second panel  618  between the closed and open positions, and may optionally be able to cause motion of the first panel  616 . The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  620  and connecting structures. The vehicle  600  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 6-7 ), such as electric motors connected to the second panel  618  and optionally to the first panel  616  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The second panel  618  is supported with respect to the guide tracks  620  such that it is positioned within and obstructs the opening  626  in the closed position. Operation of the extension assembly may cause movement of the second panel  618  forward toward an open position of the second panel  618 . In the open position of the second panel  618 , at least part of the second panel  618  is positioned forward of the opening  626 . Thus, a leading edge of the second panel  618  may be positioned closer to a longitudinal front end of the vehicle than a leading edge of the opening  626 . The second panel  618  may be positioned above the first panel  616 . The second panel may be inclined front-to-rear relative to the opening  626  and the first panel  616 . 
     In some embodiments, the second panel  618  is utilized to deflect wind upward and away from the opening  626  in order to reduce wind noise and buffeting that may occur when operating the vehicle with the second panel  618  in the open position. While the second panel  618  is in the open position, the extension assembly inclines the second panel  618 , by pivoting the leading edge of the panel downward and/or pivoting the trailing edge of the second panel  618  upward. 
     The second panel  618  may be configured to restrict airflow between the second panel  618  and an exterior surface of the vehicle  600 , such as the front window  608 , when the second panel  618  is in the open position. In some embodiments, an engaging part  731  is formed on a lower surface of the second panel  618 , and is positioned such that the engaging part  731  contacts the front window  608  or other exterior surface of the vehicle  600  when the second panel  618  is in the open position. In some embodiments, the engaging part  731  is formed from a resilient material, such as a gasket material, in order to enhance engagement between the engaging part  731  and the exterior surface of the vehicle  600 . 
       FIG. 8  is a side view that shows a portion of a vehicle  800  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  800  may include front pillars  802 , rear pillars  804 , longitudinal rails  806 , a front window  808 , a rear window  810 , intermediate pillars  812 , and side windows  814 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  816  and a second panel  818  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 8 ) and an open position ( FIG. 12 ). 
     The first panel  816  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  808 . The first panel  816  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  808  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  808  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  806 . The second panel  818  may be positioned directly longitudinally rearward from the first panel  816 , and longitudinally forward from the rear window  810 . The first and second panels  816 ,  818  are positioned within and fully obstruct an opening  826  in the closed position. The first and second panels  816 ,  818  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  800 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  800  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first and second panels  816 ,  818  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  820 . The extension assembly may also include structures that connect the first and second panels  816 ,  818  to the guide tracks  820 , such as linkages and associated hardware. In some embodiments, the first and second panels  816 ,  818  are connected to the guide tracks  820  by four-bar linkages. To move the first and second panels  816 ,  818  with respect to the tracks, the vehicle  800  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 8-12 ), such as electric motors connected to the first and second panels  816 ,  818  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The vehicle  800  includes a front window motion mechanism  834  and a rear window motion mechanism  836 . The front window motion mechanism  834  is connected to the front window  808  and is operable to move the front window  808 , such as by translation upward, translation forward, translation upward and forward, or by pivoting the front window  808 . As an example, the center of rotation of the pivot may be at a base of the front window  808 , such as at or near a lowest point of the front window  808 . The front window motion mechanism  834  may include suitable components for supporting the front window  808 , such as hinges or linkages (for example, one or more four-bar linkages). The rear window motion mechanism  836  is connected to the rear window  810  and is operable to move the rear window  810 , such as by translation upward, translation forward, translation upward and forward, or by pivoting the rear window  810 . As an example, the center of rotation of the pivot may be at a base of the rear window  810 , such as at or near a lowest point of the rear window  810 . The rear window motion mechanism  836  may include suitable components for supporting the rear window  810 , such as hinges or linkages (for example, one or more four-bar linkages). 
       FIG. 9  is a side view of the vehicle  800  with the movable panel assembly in a first intermediate position. In the first intermediate position, the front window motion mechanism  834  has moved the front window  808  upward relative to the front pillars  802 , such as by pivoting, and the rear window motion mechanism  836  has moved the rear window  810 , such as by pivoting, upward relative to the rear pillars  804 . Movement of the front window  808  and the rear window  810  to the first intermediate position is made in preparation of movement of the first and second panels  816 ,  818 . In the illustrated example, the first and second panels  816 ,  818  have not moved in the first intermediate position relative to the closed position. 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position continues as shown in  FIG. 10 , which is a side view of the vehicle  800  with the movable panel assembly in a second intermediate position. The front window  808  and the rear window  810  have not moved relative to the first intermediate position. The first panel  816  has moved forward on the guide tracks  820 , downward along the front pillars  802  toward the front of the vehicle  800 . The second panel  818  has moved rearward on the guide tracks  820 , downward along the rear pillars  804  toward the rear of the vehicle  800 . In some embodiments, the angular orientations of the first and second panels  816 ,  818  do not change during movement between the closed position and the open position, as in the illustrated example. For instance, the first and second panels  816 ,  818  may be substantially horizontal. In other embodiments, the first and second panels  816 ,  818  may pivot during movement from the closed position toward the open position, such as to angles that match the angles of the front and rear pillars  802 ,  804 , or to angles that match the angles of the front and rear windows  808 ,  810 . 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position continues as shown in  FIG. 11 , which is a side view of the vehicle  800  with the movable panel assembly in a third intermediate position. In the third intermediate position, the first and second panels  816 ,  818  have reached final positions, such as near the bottoms of the front and rear pillars  802 ,  804 , respectively, and/or near the bottoms of the front and rear windows  808 ,  810 , respectively. In the third intermediate position, the front and rear windows  808 ,  810  remain raised, as in the first and second intermediate positions. 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position is completed, as shown in  FIG. 12 , which is a side view of the vehicle  800  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. During movement from the third intermediate position to the open position, the front and rear windows  808 ,  810  are lowered to their original positions, as in the closed position of  FIG. 8 . The first and second panels  816 ,  818  may be oriented such that they are substantially horizontal, or may be pivoted by rotation toward the front and rear windows  808 ,  810 . In some embodiments, the first panel  816  is rotated such that it is closely adjacent to the front window  808 , and the second panel  818  is rotated such that it is closely adjacent to the rear window  810 . Thus, the first panel  816  and the second panel  818  may be stored within the interior of the vehicle  800  when the movable panel assembly of the vehicle  800  is in the open position. 
       FIG. 13  is a side view that shows a portion of a vehicle  1300  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  1300  may include front pillars  1302 , rear pillars  1304 , longitudinal rails  1306 , a front window  1308 , a rear window  1310 , intermediate pillars  1312 , and side windows  1314 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  1316 , a second panel  1317 , a third panel  1318 , and a fourth panel  1319  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 13 ) and an open position ( FIG. 17 ). 
     The first panel  1316  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  1308 . The first panel  1316  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  1308  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  1308  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  1306 . The second panel  1317  may be positioned longitudinally rearward from the first panel  1316 , and the first and second panels  1316 ,  1317  may be adjacent and abutting in the closed position. The third panel  1318  may be positioned directly longitudinally forward from the rear window  1310 . The fourth panel  1319  may be longitudinally forward from the third panel  1318  and longitudinally rearward from the second panel  1317  in the closed position. The first and second panels  1316 ,  1317  are positioned within and fully obstruct an opening  1326  in the closed position. The first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  1300 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  1300  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  1320 . The extension assembly may also include structures that connect the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  to the guide tracks  1320 , such as linkages and associated hardware. In some embodiments, the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  are connected to the guide tracks  1320  by four-bar linkages. To move the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  with respect to the tracks, the vehicle  1300  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 13-17 ), such as electric motors connected to the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The vehicle  1300  includes a front window motion mechanism  1334  and a rear window motion mechanism  1336 . The front window motion mechanism  1334  is connected to the front window  1308  and is operable to move the front window  1308 , such as by translation upward, translation forward, translation upward and forward, or by pivoting the front window  1308 . As an example, the center of rotation of the pivot may be at a base of the front window  1308 , such as at or near a lowest point of the front window  1308 . The front window motion mechanism  1334  may include suitable components for supporting the front window  1308 , such as hinges or linkages (for example, one or more four-bar linkages). The rear window motion mechanism  1336  is connected to the rear window  1310  and is operable to move the rear window  1310 , such as by translation upward, translation forward, translation upward and forward, or by pivoting the rear window  1310 . As an example, the center of rotation of the pivot may be at a base of the rear window  1310 , such as at or near a lowest point of the rear window  1310 . The rear window motion mechanism  1336  may include suitable components for supporting the rear window  1310 , such as hinges or linkages (for example, one or more four-bar linkages). 
       FIG. 14  is a side view of the vehicle  1300  with the movable panel assembly in a first intermediate position. In the first intermediate position, the front window motion mechanism  1334  has moved the front window  1308  upward relative to the front pillars  1302 , such as by pivoting, and the rear window motion mechanism  1336  has moved the rear window  1310 , such as by pivoting, upward relative to the rear pillars  1304 . Movement of the front window  1308  and the rear window  1310  to the first intermediate position is made in preparation of movement of the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319 . In the illustrated example, the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  have not moved in the first intermediate position relative to the closed position. 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position continues as shown in  FIG. 15 , which is a side view of the vehicle  1300  with the movable panel assembly in a second intermediate position. The front window  1308  and the rear window  1310  have not moved relative to the first intermediate position. The first and second panels  1316 ,  1317  have moved forward on the guide tracks  1320 , downward along the front pillars  1302  toward the front of the vehicle  1300 . The third and fourth panels  1318 ,  1319  have moved rearward on the guide tracks  1320 , downward along the rear pillars  1304  toward the rear of the vehicle  1300 . The angular orientations of the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  may be, as examples, horizontal, pivoted to angles that match the angles of the front and rear pillars  1302 ,  1304 , or pivoted to angles that match the angles of the front and rear windows  1308 ,  1310 . 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position continues as shown in  FIG. 16 , which is a side view of the vehicle  1300  with the movable panel assembly in a third intermediate position. In the third intermediate position, the first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  have reached final positions, such as near the bottoms of the front and rear pillars  1302 ,  1304 , respectively, and/or near the bottoms of the front and rear windows  1308 ,  1310 , respectively. In the third intermediate position, the front and rear windows  1308 ,  1310  remain raised, as in the first and second intermediate positions. 
     Movement from the closed position toward the open position is completed, as shown in  FIG. 17 , which is a side view of the vehicle  1300  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. During movement from the third intermediate position to the open position, the front and rear windows  1308 ,  1310  are lowered to their original positions, as in the closed position of  FIG. 13 . The first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  may be oriented such that they are substantially horizontal, or may be pivoted by rotation toward the front and rear windows  1308 ,  1310 . In some embodiments, the first and second panels  1316 ,  1317  are rotated to be closely adjacent to the front window  1308 , and the third and fourth panels  1318 ,  1319  are rotated to be closely adjacent to the rear window  1310 . To reduce the amount of space required for storage of portions of the movable panel assembly in the open position, the first and second panels  1316 ,  1317  may be stored in a stacked configuration with respect to one another in the closed position, and the third and fourth panels  1318 ,  1319  may also be stored in a stacked configuration with respect to one another in the closed position. Thus, first, second, third, and fourth panels  1316 ,  1317 ,  1318 ,  1319  may be stored within the interior of the vehicle  1300  when the movable panel assembly of the vehicle  1300  is in the open position, 
       FIG. 18  is a side view that shows a portion of a vehicle  1800  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  1800  may include front pillars  1802 , rear pillars  1804 , longitudinal rails  1806 , a front window  1808 , a rear window  1810 , intermediate pillars  1812 , and side windows  1814 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  1816  and a second panel  1818  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 18 ) and an open position ( FIG. 19 ). 
     The first panel  1816  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  1808 , and the second panel  1818  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the first panel  1816  and longitudinally forward from the front window  1808 . The first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  1800 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  1800  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  1820 . The extension assembly may also include structures that connect the first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  to the guide tracks  1820 , such as linkages and associated hardware. In some embodiments, the first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  are connected to the guide tracks  1820  by four-bar linkages. To move the first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  with respect to the tracks, the vehicle  1800  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 18-19 ), such as electric motors connected to the first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The first panel  1816  and the second panel  1818  are supported with respect to the guide tracks  1820  such that they are positioned within and obstruct an opening  1826  when the first panel  1816  and the second panel  1818  are in the closed position. The opening  1826  may be defined by or through a body of the vehicle  1800 , such as in a roof area of the body of the vehicle  1800 . 
     The first and second panels  1816 ,  1818  are connected to the guide tracks  1820  such that they move along the exterior of the vehicle between the closed position and the open position, as shown in  FIG. 19 , which is a side view that shows a portion of the vehicle  1800  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. The first panel  1816  is positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the front window  1808  in the open position, and the second panel  1818  is positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the rear window  1810  in the open position. The first and second panels may be positioned near the lower ends of the front and rear pillars  1802 ,  1804 , and/or the front and rear windows  1808 ,  1810 , respectively. 
       FIG. 20  is a side view that shows a portion of a vehicle  2000  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  2000  may include front pillars  2002 , rear pillars  2004 , longitudinal rails  2006 , a front window  2008 , a rear window  2010 , intermediate pillars  2012 , and side windows  2014 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  2016 , a second panel  2017 , a third panel  2018 , and a fourth panel  2019  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 20 ) and an open position ( FIG. 21 ). 
     The first panel  2016  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  2008  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  2008  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  2006 . The second panel  2017  may be positioned longitudinally rearward from the first panel  2016 , and the first and second panels  2016 ,  2017  may be adjacent and abutting in the closed position. The third panel  2018  may be positioned directly longitudinally forward from the rear window  2010 . The fourth panel  2019  may be positioned longitudinally forward from the third panel  2018  and longitudinally rearward from the second panel  2017  in the closed position. The first and second panels  2016 ,  2017  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  2000 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  2000  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  2020 . The extension assembly may also include structures that connect the first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  to the guide tracks  2020 , such as linkages and associated hardware. In some embodiments, the first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  are connected to the guide tracks  2020  by four-bar linkages. To move the first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  with respect to the tracks, the vehicle  2000  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 20-21 ), such as electric motors connected to the first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 , first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  are in the closed position. The opening  2026  may be defined by or through a body of the vehicle  2000 , such as in a roof area of the body of the vehicle  2000 . 
     The first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  are connected to the guide tracks  2020  such that they move along the exterior of the vehicle between the closed position and the open position, as shown in  FIG. 21 , which is a side view that shows a portion of the vehicle  2000  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. The first and second panels  2016 ,  2017  are positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the front window  2008  in a stacked configuration and the third and fourth panels  2018 ,  2019  are positioned adjacent to an exterior surface of the rear window  2010  in a stacked configuration in the open position. The first, second, third, and fourth panels  2016 ,  2017 ,  2018 ,  2019  may be positioned near the lower ends of the front and rear pillars  2002 ,  2004 , and/or the front and rear windows  2008 ,  2010 , respectively. 
       FIG. 22  is a side cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  2200  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  2200  may include front pillars  2202 , rear pillars  2204 , longitudinal rails  2206 , a front window  2208 , a rear window  2210 , and a roof structure  2238 . The roof structure  2238  extends laterally across the vehicle  2200 , and defines an internal space  2240  that is disposed within the roof structure  2238 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  2216  and a second panel  2218  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 22 ) and an open position ( FIG. 23 ). 
     The first panel  2216  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  2208  and longitudinally forward from the roof structure  2238 . In the closed position, the first panel  2216  occupies and obstructs a first opening  2226  that is located rearward of the front window  2208  and forward of the roof structure  2238 . The second panel  2218  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the roof structure  2238  and longitudinally forward from the front window  2208 . In the closed position, the second panel  2218  occupies and obstructs a second opening  2227  that is located rearward of the roof structure  2238  and forward of the rear window  2210 . The first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  2200 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  2200  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  2220 . The extension assembly may also include structures that connect the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  to the guide tracks  2220 , such as linkages and associated hardware. In some embodiments, the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  are connected to the guide tracks  2220  by four-bar linkages. To move the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  with respect to the tracks, the vehicle  2200  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 22-23 ), such as electric motors connected to the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  are connected to the guide tracks  2220  such that they move along the guide tracks  2220  between the first and second openings  2226 ,  2227  and the internal space  2240  of the roof structure  2238  between the closed position and the open position, as shown in  FIG. 23 , which is a side view that shows a portion of the vehicle  2200  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  2216  has moved along the guide tracks  2220  downward and rearward into the internal space  2240  of the roof structure  2238 , and the second panel  2218  has moved along the guide tracks  2220  downward and forward into the internal space  2240  of the roof structure  2238 . In the open position, the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  may be located between a front end of the roof structure  2238  and a rear end of the roof structure  2238 . For example, the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  may be located in a stacked configuration in the internal space  2240 , such as with the first panel  2216  located directly above the second panel  2218 , or with the second panel  2218  located directly above the first panel  2216 . Thus, the first and second panels  2216 ,  2218  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  2226 ,  2227  in the open position. 
       FIG. 24  is a side cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  2400  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  2400  may include front pillars  2402 , rear pillars  2404 , longitudinal rails  2406 , a front window  2408 , a rear window  2410 , and a roof structure  2438 . The roof structure  2438  extends laterally across the vehicle  2200 , and defines an interior space  2440  that is disposed within the roof structure  2438 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  2416  and a second panel  2418  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 24 ) and an open position ( FIG. 25 ). In the closed position, the first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  occupy and obstruct first and second openings  2426 ,  2427  that are positioned forward and rearward of the roof structure  2438 . The vehicle  2400  and its various components are as described with respect to the vehicle  2200  and analogous components, except as stated herein. 
     The first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  2420 . The first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  move along the guide tracks  2420  between the first and second openings  2426 ,  2427  and a location within the interior of the vehicle  2400 , as shown in  FIG. 25 , which is a side view that shows a portion of the vehicle  2400  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  2416  has moved along the guide tracks  2420  downward and rearward into the interior of the vehicle  2400  below the roof structure  2438 , and the second panel  2418  has moved along the guide tracks  2420  downward and forward into the interior of the vehicle  2400  below the roof structure  2438 . In the open position, the first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  may be located between a front end of the roof structure  2438  and a rear end of the roof structure  2438 . The first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  may be located in a stacked configuration below the roof structure  2438 , such as with the first panel  2416  located directly above the second panel  2418 , or with the second panel  2418  located directly above the first panel  2416 . Thus, the first and second panels  2416 ,  2418  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  2426 ,  2427  in the open position. 
       FIG. 26  is a side cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  2600  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  2600  may include front pillars  2602 , rear pillars  2604 , longitudinal rails  2606 , a front window  2608 , a rear window  2610 , and a roof structure  2638 . The roof structure  2638  extends laterally across the vehicle  2200 , and defines an interior space  2640  that is disposed within the roof structure  2638 . The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  2616  and a second panel  2618  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 26 ) and an open position ( FIG. 27 ). In the closed position, the first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  occupy and obstruct first and second openings  2626 ,  2627  that are positioned forward and rearward of the roof structure  2638 . The vehicle  2600  and its various components are as described with respect to the vehicle  2200  and analogous components, except as stated herein. 
     The first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  2620 . The first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  move along the guide tracks  2620  between the first and second openings  2626 ,  2627  and a location at the exterior of the vehicle  2600 , as shown in  FIG. 27 , which is a side view that shows a portion of the vehicle  2600  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  2616  has moved along the guide tracks  2620  upward and rearward to the exterior of the vehicle  2600  and is located above the roof structure  2638  and adjacent to an exterior surface of the roof structure  2638 . The second panel  2618  has moved along the guide tracks  2620  upward and forward to the exterior of the vehicle  2600  above the roof structure  2638  to a location that is adjacent to an exterior surface of the roof structure  2638 . In the open position, the first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  may be located between a front end of the roof structure  2638  and a rear end of the roof structure  2638 . For example, the first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  may be located in a stacked configuration below the roof structure  2638 , such as with the first panel  2616  located directly above the second panel  2618 , or with the second panel  2618  located directly above the first panel  2616 . Thus, the first and second panels  2616 ,  2618  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  2626 ,  2627  in the open position. 
       FIG. 28  is a front cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  2800  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  2800  may include a roof structure  2838  that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle  2800 . The roof structure  2838  may define an interior space  2840 . The vehicle  2800  may also include first and second longitudinal rails  2806 ,  2807 , first and second side windows  2814 ,  2815 , and first and second side doors  2842 ,  2843 . The first and second side windows  2814 ,  2815  may be positioned downward from the first and second longitudinal rails  2806 ,  2807 , and the first and second side doors  2842 ,  2843  may be positioned downward from the first and second side windows  2814 ,  2815 . The first and second side doors  2842 ,  2843  may define respective interior spaces  2844 ,  2845 . 
     The movable panel assembly includes, for example, a first panel  2816  that is positioned on a first lateral side of the roof structure  2838 , and a second panel  2818  that is positioned on a second lateral side of the roof structure  2838 . The first and second panels are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 28 ) and an open position ( FIG. 29 ). In the closed position, the first and second panels  2816 ,  2818  occupy and obstruct first and second openings  2826 ,  2827  that are positioned on the first and second lateral sides of the roof structure  2838 . The first and second openings  2826 ,  2827  may extend from the roof structure  2838  to the first and second longitudinal rails  2806 ,  2807 , respectively. In some embodiments, the first and second longitudinal rails  2806 ,  2807  are omitted, and the first and second openings may extend from the roof structure  2838  to the first and second side windows  2814 ,  2815 , respectively. In some embodiments, the roof structure  2838  is omitted, and the first and second panels  2816 ,  2818  may meet near a lateral center of the vehicle  2800 . 
     The first and second panels  2816 ,  2818  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  2820 . The first and second panels  2816 ,  2818  move along the guide tracks  2820  between the first and second openings  2826 ,  2827  and the interior spaces  2844 ,  2845  of the first and second side doors  2842 ,  2843 , as shown in  FIG. 29 , which is a front cross-section view that shows a portion of the vehicle  2800  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  2816  has moved outward along the guide tracks  2820  toward the first longitudinal rail  2806  and the first side window  2814 , and then downward along the guide tracks  2820  into the interior space  2844  of the first side door  2842 . The second panel  2818  has moved outward along the guide tracks  2820  toward the second longitudinal rail  2807  and the second side window  2815 , and then downward along the guide tracks  2820  into the interior space  2845  of the second side door  2843 . Thus, the first and second panels  2816 ,  2818  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  2826 ,  2827  in the open position. 
       FIG. 30  is a front cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  3000  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  3000  may include a roof structure  3038  that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle  3000 . The vehicle  3000  may also include first and second longitudinal rails  3006 ,  3007 , first and second side windows  3014 ,  3015 , and first and second side doors  3042 ,  3043 . The first and second side windows  3014 ,  3015  may be positioned downward from the first and second longitudinal rails  3006 ,  3007 , and the first and second side doors  3042 ,  3043  may be positioned downward from the first and second side windows  3014 ,  3015 . The first and second side doors  3042 ,  3043  may define respective interior spaces  3044 ,  3045 . The vehicle  3000  and its various components are as described with respect to the vehicle  2800  and analogous components, except as stated herein. 
     The movable panel assembly of the vehicle  3000  includes, for example, first and second panels  3016 ,  3018  that are positioned in first and second openings  3026 ,  3027  on respective lateral sides of the roof structure  3038  to occupy and obstruct the first and second openings  3026 ,  3027  in the closed position. The first and second panels  3016 ,  3018  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  3020  for movement between the first and second openings  3026 ,  3027  and the interior space  3040  of the roof structure  3038 , as shown in  FIG. 31 , which is a front cross-section view that shows a portion of the vehicle  3000  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  3016  has moved inward and downward along the guide tracks  3020  into the interior space  3040  of the roof structure  3038 , and the second panel  3018  has moved inward and downward along the guide tracks  3020  into the interior space  3040  of the roof structure  3038 . The first and second panels  3016 ,  3018  may be in a stacked configuration within the interior space  3040  of the roof structure  3038  in the open position. Thus, the first and second panels  3016 ,  3018  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  3026 ,  3027  in the open position. 
       FIG. 32  is a front cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  3200  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  3200  may include a roof structure  3238  that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle  3200 . The roof structure  3238  may define an interior space  3240 . The vehicle  3200  may also include first and second longitudinal rails  3206 ,  3207 , first and second side windows  3214 ,  3215 , and first and second side doors  3242 ,  3243 . The first and second side windows  3214 ,  3215  may be positioned downward from the first and second longitudinal rails  3206 ,  3207 , and the first and second side doors  3242 ,  3243  may be positioned downward from the first and second side windows  3214 ,  3215 . The first and second side doors  3242 ,  3243  may define respective interior spaces  3244 ,  3245 . The vehicle  3200  and its various components are as described with respect to the vehicle  2800  and analogous components, except as stated herein. 
     The movable panel assembly of the vehicle  3200  includes, for example, first and second panels  3216 ,  3218  that are positioned in first and second openings  3226 ,  3227  on respective lateral sides of the roof structure  3238  to occupy and obstruct the first and second openings  3226 ,  3227  in the closed position. The first and second panels  3216 ,  3218  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  3220  for movement between the first and second openings  3226 ,  3227  and a location inside the vehicle  3200 , as shown in  FIG. 33 , which is a front cross-section view that shows a portion of the vehicle  3200  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  3216  has moved inward and downward along the guide tracks  3220  into the interior of the vehicle  3200 , and the second panel  3218  has moved inward and downward along the guide tracks  3220  into the interior of the vehicle  3200 . The first and second panels  3216 ,  3218  may be in a stacked configuration at a location that is in the interior of the vehicle  3200  below the roof structure  3238  in the open position. Thus, the first and second panels  3216 ,  3218  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  3226 ,  3227  in the open position. 
       FIG. 34  is a front cross-section view of a portion of a vehicle  3400  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  3400  may include a roof structure  3438  that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle  3400 . The roof structure  3438  may define an interior space  3440 . The vehicle  3400  may also include first and second longitudinal rails  3406 ,  3407 , first and second side windows  3414 ,  3415 , and first and second side doors  3442 ,  3443 . The first and second side windows  3414 ,  3415  may be positioned downward from the first and second longitudinal rails  3406 ,  3407 , and the first and second side doors  3442 ,  3443  may be positioned downward from the first and second side windows  3414 ,  3415 . The first and second side doors  3442 ,  3443  may define respective interior spaces  3444 ,  3445 . The vehicle  3400  and its various components are as described with respect to the vehicle  2800  and analogous components, except as stated herein. 
     The movable panel assembly of the vehicle  3400  includes, for example, first and second panels  3416 ,  3418  that are positioned in first and second openings  3426 ,  3427  on respective lateral sides of the roof structure  3438  to occupy and obstruct the first and second openings  3426 ,  3427  in the closed position. The first and second panels  3416 ,  3418  are connected to an extension assembly that includes guide tracks  3420  for movement between the first and second openings  3426 ,  3427  and a location on the exterior of the vehicle  3400 , as shown in  FIG. 35 , which is a front cross-section view that shows a portion of the vehicle  3400  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the first panel  3416  has moved inward and upward along the guide tracks  3420  to the exterior of the vehicle  3400 , and the second panel  3418  has moved inward and upward along the guide tracks  3420  to the exterior of the vehicle  3400 . The first and second panels  3416 ,  3418  may be in a stacked configuration at a location that is at the exterior of the vehicle  3400  above the roof structure  3438  in the open position. Thus, the first and second panels  3416 ,  3418  do not occupy or obstruct the first and second openings  3426 ,  3427  in the open position. 
       FIGS. 36-37  show a portion of a vehicle  3600 . The vehicle  3600  may include front pillars  3602 , rear pillars  3604 , longitudinal rails  3606 , a front window  3608 , a rear window  3610 , intermediate pillars  3612 , and side windows  3614 . 
     The vehicle  3600  has a movable panel assembly that includes, for example, a first panel  3616  and a second panel  3618  that are movable between a closed position ( FIG. 36 ) and an open position ( FIG. 37 ). 
     The first panel  3616  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  3608 . The first panel  3616  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  3608  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  3608  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  3606 . The second panel  3618  may be positioned directly longitudinally forward from the rear window  3610 . A roof structure  3638 , such as a fixed roof panel, may be located longitudinally between the first panel  3616  and the second panel  3618 . The first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  3600 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  3600  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  3620  and connecting structures. The vehicle  3600  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 36-37 ), such as electric motors connected to the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  by cables, as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  are closed and do not allow admission of air into the interior of the vehicle  3600  in the closed position, but are movable to allow admission of air in the open position. In the open position, the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  are pivoted upwards relative to the closed position. The first panel  3616  is pivoted such that a leading edge is higher than a trailing edge of the first panel  3616  to define a front-to-rear decline and to define a front-facing opening  3726 . The front-facing opening  3726  allows air to flow into the vehicle  3600  during forward motion of the vehicle  3600 . The second panel  3618  is pivoted such that a trailing edge is higher than a leading edge of the second panel  3618  to define a front-to-rear incline and to define a rear-facing opening  3727 . The front-facing opening  3726  allows air to flow into the vehicle  3600  during forward motion of the vehicle  3600 . Thus, air may flow through the vehicle  3600  when the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  are in the open position. In some embodiments, movement of the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618  from the open position to the closed position occurs without significant longitudinal or lateral motion of the first and second panels  3616 ,  3618 . 
       FIG. 38  is a side view of a vehicle  3800  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  3800  may include front pillars  3802 , rear pillars  3804 , longitudinal rails  3806 , a front window  3808 , a rear window  3810 , intermediate pillars  3812 , and side windows  3814 . 
     The movable panel assembly of the vehicle  3800  may include, for example, a panel  3816  that is movable between a closed position ( FIG. 38 ) and an open position ( FIG. 39 ). In the closed position, the panel  3816  may occupy and obstruct an opening  3826  that is formed in a roof area of the vehicle  3800 . 
     The panel  3816  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  3808 . The panel  3816  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  3808  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  3808  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  3806 . The panel  3816  may be positioned longitudinally forward from the rear window  3810 . The panel  3816  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the rear window  3810  or may be longitudinally spaced from the rear window  3810  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  3806 . In some embodiments, the vehicle  3800  includes one or more additional panels that are positioned longitudinally forward or rearward of the panel  3816  and are configured and operate in a similar manner. The panel  3816  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  3800 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. In some embodiments, a fixed roof panel  3838  may be located longitudinally rearward of the panel  3816 , such that the fixed roof panel  3838  is located between the panel  3816  and the rear window  3810  in the closed position. 
     The vehicle  3800  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the panel  3816  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, guide tracks  3820  and connecting structures. The vehicle  3800  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 38-39 ), such as electric motors connected to the panel  3816 , as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The panel  3816  is closed and does not allow admission of air into the interior of the vehicle  3800  in the closed position, but is movable to allow admission of air in the open position. The panel  3816  is movable to allow admission of air into the interior of the vehicle, as shown in  FIG. 39 , which is a side view of the vehicle  3800  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the open position, the panel  3816  is moved rearward so that it is positioned one of above, within, or below the fixed roof panel  3838  and/or the rear window  3810 . In the illustrated example of  FIG. 39 , the panel  3816  is located at the exterior of the vehicle  3800 , above and adjacent to the fixed roof panel  3838  and/or the rear window  3810 . 
     The vehicle  3800  includes a front window motion mechanism  3834 . The front window motion mechanism  3834  is connected to the front window  3808  and is operable to move the front window  3808 , such as by translation upward, translation forward, translation upward and forward, or by pivoting the front window  3808 . As an example, the center of rotation of the pivot may be at a base of the front window  3808 , such as at or near a lowest point of the front window  3808 . The front window motion mechanism  3834  may include suitable components for supporting the front window  3808 , such as hinges or linkages (for example, one or more four-bar linkages). In some embodiments, movement of the front window  3808  is constrained over a limited range of motion, such as a maximum of 100 millimeters of upward travel toward the open position relative to the closed position. 
     In the closed position ( FIG. 38 ), the trailing edge of the front window  3808  may be vertically aligned with the leading edge of the panel  3816 . When the movable panel assembly moves from the closed position to the open position, the front window motion mechanism  3834  moves the window to raise the trailing edge of the front window  3808  upward. As an example, the trailing edge of the front window  3808  may be raised by between 20 and 100 millimeters. By raising the trailing edge of the front window  3808 , an airflow path  3946  of air over the vehicle  3800  is raised such that air is directed over the opening  3826  while the vehicle  3800  travels forward. By raising the airflow path  3946 , effects of air moving over the opening  3826 , such as buffeting, may be reduced or eliminated. 
     An interface area where the front pillars  3802  meet the front window  3808  will be described with reference to  FIG. 40 , which is a cross-section view taken along line  40 - 40  of  FIG. 38  showing a portion of the sixteenth vehicle with the movable panel assembly in the closed position. In order to establish a limited range of motion for the front window  3808  relative to the front pillars  3802 , a pillar-side interface member  4048  is connected to each of the front pillars  3802 , and a window-side interface member  4050  is connected to each lateral side of the front window  3808 . The pillar-side interface member  4048  and the window-side interface member  4050  may each extend along the front pillars  3802  and the lateral sides of the front window  3808 . The pillar-side interface member  4048  and the window-side interface member  4050  are configured such that they permit relative motion until a limit of upward travel for the front window  3808  is reached, as shown in  FIG. 41 , which is a cross-section view taken along line  41 - 41  of  FIG. 39  showing a portion of the vehicle  3800  with the movable panel assembly in the open position. In the illustrated embodiment, the pillar-side interface member  4048  and the window-side interface member  4050  each have a j-shaped cross-sectional configuration, such that the pillar-side interface member  4048  and the window-side interface member  4050  interlock with each other at the upper limit of travel of the front window  3808 , and this engagement between the pillar-side interface member  4048  and the window-side interface member  4050  restrains further upward movement of the front window  3808 . 
       FIG. 42  is a side view of a vehicle  4200  with a movable panel assembly in a closed position. The vehicle  4200  may include front pillars  4202 , rear pillars  4204 , longitudinal rails  4206 , a front window  4208 , a rear window  4210  that is part of rear door  4252 , a hinge structure  4254 , intermediate pillars  4212 , and side windows  4214 . The hinge structure  5254  connects the rear door  4252  to the rear pillars  4204  and/or the longitudinal rails  4206  for movement between a lowered position ( FIG. 42 ) of the rear door  4252  and a raised position ( FIGS. 43-44 ) of the rear door  4252 . 
     The movable panel assembly of the vehicle  4200  may include, for example, a panel  4216  that is movable between a closed position ( FIG. 42 ) and an open position ( FIGS. 43-44 ). In the closed position, the panel  4216  may occupy and obstruct an opening  4226  that is formed in a roof area of the vehicle  4200 . 
     The panel  4216  is positioned longitudinally rearward from the front window  4208 . The panel  4216  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the front window  4208  or may be longitudinally spaced from the front window  4208  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof portion or header (not shown) that extends between the longitudinal rails  4206 . The panel  4216  may be positioned longitudinally forward from the rear door  4252 . The panel  4216  may be directly adjacent to and/or abutting the rear window  4208  or may be longitudinally spaced from the rear window  4210  by an intermediate structure, such as a fixed roof panel  4238  that extends between the longitudinal rails  4206  such that the fixed roof panel  4238  is located between the panel  4216  and the rear door  4252  in the closed position. In some embodiments, the vehicle  4200  includes one or more additional panels that are positioned longitudinally forward or rearward of the panel  4216  and are configured and operate in a similar manner. The panel  4216  may be at least partly transparent or translucent to admit light into the interior of the vehicle  4200 , and may be formed, for example, at least partially from transparent or translucent glass or plastic. 
     The vehicle  4200  includes an extension assembly for causing motion of the panel  4216  between the closed and open positions. The extension assembly may include, for example, first guide tracks  4220  formed on the longitudinal rails, second guide tracks  4221  formed on the rear door  4252 , a front connecting structure  4256 , and a rear connecting structure  4258  ( FIGS. 43-44 ) that are connected to the first and second guide tracks  4220 ,  4221  and are pivotally connected to the panel  4216 . The vehicle  4200  may include an actuator assembly (not shown in  FIGS. 42-44 ), such as electric motors connected to the panel  4216 , as described with reference to  FIG. 1 . 
     The panel  4216  is closed and does not allow admission of air into the interior of the vehicle  4200  in the closed position, but is movable to allow admission of air in the open position. The panel  4216  is movable to allow admission of air into the interior of the vehicle, as shown in  FIGS. 43-44 , which is a side view of the vehicle  4200  with the movable panel assembly in a first open position ( FIG. 43 ) and a second open position ( FIG. 44 ), with the rear door  4252  shown in the raised position. 
     As the panel  4216  moves from the closed position to the first open position, the rear connecting structures  4258  slides from the first guide tracks  4220  onto the second guide tracks  4221 . Thus, the panel  4216  is connected to the longitudinal rails  4206  by the front connecting structures  4256  and to the rear door  4252  by the rear connecting structures  4258  in the first open position. Pivoting of the front and rear connecting structures relative to the panel  4216 , such as by pivot joints, allows sliding movement of the panel  4216  along the first and second guide tracks  4220 ,  4221  in the first open position, and allows movement of the rear door  4252  between the lowered and raised positions while the panel  4216  is connected to both the longitudinal rails  4206  and the rear door  4252 . The panel  4216  may continue to slide along the first and second guide tracks  4220 ,  4221  from the first open position toward the second open position until the front connecting structures  4256  slide from the first guide tracks  4220  to the second guide tracks  4221 , at which point the panel  4216  is connected only to the rear door  4252  by the connection of the front and rear connecting structures  4256 ,  4258  to the second guide tracks  4221 , which are connected to the rear door  4252 .

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20170720
Publication Date: 20190326
Grant Date: 20190326
Priority Date: 20160816
Inventors: WOLF, PHILIPP J.
RAFF, JOHN
MONROE, DONALD R.
FOWLE, SAMUEL G.
MARTINEZ, ANTONIO B.
GOLKO, ALBERT J.
TARGHI, ALI TAVAKOLI
DONOHUE, DAVID J.
Kingman, David E.
Kamei, Ibuki
PORRITT, CHRISTOPHER L.
Assignee: APPLE INC
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