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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 05, 1998
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark A Caye, Allen Park, MI (US);
Robert J Boutin, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Assignee:
ASC Incorprated, Southgate, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J / ; B60J / ; B60J / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
296223 ; 296220 ; 296224 ; 296216 ;
Abstract
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.