Asc Corporation

Asc Incorprated

Mark A Caye

David Alan Smith

Kip Alan Ewing

John D Goins

James M Helms

Robert J Boutin

Oluf H Bendixen

Sunroof assembly for an automotive vehicle and control system for

A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.

Sunroof assembly drain trough for an automotive vehicle

Sunroof assembly for an automotive vehicle

A drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly employs a moving cam and a stationary cam, both of which are engaged by a sunroof pane supporting carriage with cam followers. The specific camming surfaces cause the carriage and pane to move between closed, vent and open position. A method of operating a sunroof assembly is also disclosed.

Drive mechanism for an automotive vehicle sunroof assembly

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Allen Park, MI, United States of America

Mark A Caye