摘要 |
1. A driving device for opening and closing a movable panel (5) forming for example an opening roof (1) of an automotive vehicle, of the type comprising at least one toothed rack (2) secured to the stationary portion (3) of the roof and which meshes with means (4) for driving in translation the movable panel (5) with respect to the said stationary portion (3), as well as one or several inclined surfaces (20) cooperating with rollers or skids (21) to allow raising and lowering the movable panel (5) upon opening and closing, respectively, of the roof (1), characterized in that the said toothed rack (2) provided with the said inclined surface (20) is mounted longitudinally movable on the stationary portion (3) of the roof through the medium of oblong apertures (16) provided in the toothed rack and in which extend pins (17) secured to the stationary portion (3), and is temporarily locked on the said stationary portion (3) through the medium of a pawl (14) controlled by one endmost position of the movable panel (5).
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