Vehicle sunroof deflector device

The deflector device for vehicle sunroofs is designed with the coil spring behind the arm and engagement at the arm's middle to reduce size and wear, addressing bulkiness issues and maintaining functionality.

JP7833523B1Active Publication Date: 2026-03-19MOTHER SANYA CHIYO AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS CO LTD
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JP · JP
Patent Type
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Filing Date
2024-11-18
Publication Date
2026-03-19

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Abstract

To provide a deflector device for a vehicle sunroof that allows for miniaturization of the arm. [Solution] The deflector device 14 comprises a pair of bases 31 attached to a pair of side members 16 extending in the front-rear direction, a pair of arms 32 extending forward from the bases 31 and rotatably supported by the bases 31, a deflector blade 33 spanning the pair of arms 32 and movable between an extended position protruding upward from the opening 5 and a retracted position housed below the opening 5, and a pair of torsion coil springs 34 biasing the arms 32 upward. The coil portion 51 of the torsion coil springs 34 is positioned behind the arms 32 and overlaps with the arms 32 in the left-right direction.
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