Linear motor actuated moonroofs are provided to include first and second channels and a glass sheet with a first and second edge each contained in the first and second channel, respectively. Each of the first and second channel has a plurality of magnets, which are configured to interact with a plurality of coils positioned on the top and/or bottom surface of the glass sheet proximate to the first and second edges. The plurality of coils are selectively energized by a control module to induce a movement of the glass sheet relative to the first and second channels. In some examples, the moonroof and associated components are contained within a cassette. The plurality of coils are preferably affixed to the glass sheet surfaces by a lithographic or silk-screen printing process.


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    Title :

    LINEAR MOTOR ACTUATED MOONROOFS


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2019-02-21


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60J WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES , Fenster, Windschutzscheiben und bewegbare Dächer, Türen oder Ähnliches für Fahrzeuge



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