# US 2013/0154313 A1 · Sunroof structure for vehicle

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- Number: US 2013/0154313 A1
- Document ID: US20130154313A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/524,567
- Filed: 2012-06-15
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2011-12-14
- Assignees: Kia Motors Corporation; Hyundai Motor Company
- Inventors: Jeong Hoon Park
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130154313A1

## CPC

- B60J 7/022: {Sliding roof trays or assemblies}
- B60J: WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES (fastening, suspending, closing, or opening of such devices E05)

## Abstract

A sunroof structure for a vehicle may include a mounting frame made of plastic material, and an insert plate inserted into a front upper side of the mounting frame, forming an upper exposed surface of the vehicle.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A sunroof structure for a vehicle comprising:
a mounting frame made of plastic material; and
an insert plate inserted into a front upper side of the mounting frame, forming an upper exposed surface of the vehicle.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the mounting frame has a plurality of support ribs which protrude in a vertical direction toward a lower side of the insert plate so as to support the insert plate.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the insert plate includes:
a body part which is formed into an elongated plane so that an upper side thereof is exposed to the outside, forming an external appearance of the vehicle; and
wing parts which extend backwards from opposite ends of the body part such that an upper side thereof is covered by the mounting frame in such a manner that a portion, at least, of the upper side and a lower side thereof all are surrounded by the mounting frame.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the wing parts of the insert plate are provided with a plurality of support through-holes, and the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of support portions each passing through the corresponding support through-holes to surround and support the upper and lower sides of the wing part.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the insert plate is made of metal material, and the upper side of the body part is coated with a glossy coating surface.

### Claim 6 (depends on 3)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the body part of the insert plate is provided in a front lower side thereof with a gate groove that forms a gate through which resin forming the mounting frame is introduced.

### Claim 7 (depends on 3)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 3, wherein the insert plate is integrally provided with a plurality of weld bolts which extend downwards to fix the mounting frame to a vehicle body below the insert plate.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 7, wherein a mounting boss is formed on a lower side of the mounting frame where the weld bolt is located, such that the mounting boss surrounds the weld bolt and protrudes downwards from the lower side of the mounting frame, the mounting boss serving to restrict a fastening length of the weld bolts.

### Claim 9

A sunroof structure for a vehicle including:
a mounting frame made of metal material; and
a coated panel made of metal material and engaged on a front upper side of the mounting frame, while forming a glossy coating surface on the upper side thereof.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The sunroof structure for the vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the coated panel is welded to the mounting frame at opposite ends and rear side of the mounting frame, and the coating surface is black in color.