Title: Positioning device for removable vehicle roof panels

Abstract: An adjustable and releasable locking device for a removable vehicle roof panel is disclosed. A rotating lever longitudinally projects a pair of tapered pins which mate with apertures in the windshield post and headliner. The transverse and vertical position of the tapered pins is adjustable to position the panel relative to other parts of the vehicle and provide a smooth transition between the vehicle roof and the removable panel and provide an adequate seal between the vehicle and the removable panel.

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Inventors: VanHulle, Gary L. (Woodhaven, MI, US)
George, Richard D. (Wyandotte, MI, US)
Sims, William A. (Lincoln Park, MI, US)

Application Number: 965284
Filing Date: 1978-12-01
Publication_date: 1980-09-23
Assignee: American Sunroof Corporation (Southgate, MI)
Primary Class(es): 296/224 292/36, 292/337, 292/DIG5, 292/DIG55, 292/DIG60
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US Patent Ref:

813595	Feb, 1906	Shive	292/36.
3174793	Mar, 1965	Nallinger et al.	296/137.
3402511	Sep, 1968	Lecomte	296/137.
4138155	Feb, 1979	Chrysler	296/137.

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Primary Examiner: Song, Robert R.
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Attorney: Basile, Weintraub & Hanlon