US 12,391,188 B2
Eye plate lifting feature with roof side applique
Atsushi Maeda, Chofu (JP); and Leo Nakamura, Yokohama (JP)
Assigned to Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo (JP)
Filed by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo (JP)
Filed on Oct. 27, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/975,515.
Prior Publication US 2024/0140325 A1, May 2, 2024
Int. Cl. B60R 11/00 (2006.01); B60R 9/04 (2006.01)
CPC B60R 11/00 (2013.01) [B60R 9/04 (2013.01); B60R 2011/0028 (2013.01); B60R 2011/004 (2013.01); B60R 2011/0052 (2013.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A vehicle including a roof top module, the roof top module comprising:
a shell attached to a roof of the vehicle, the shell defining an interior;
a lifting feature arranged on a flange of the shell and configured for lifting of the shell, wherein the lifting feature includes a lift plate having a first portion bent at an angle relative to a remaining portion, the first portion being positioned above the flange, and the remaining portion being positioned under the flange;
an electronic device arranged in the interior; and
an applique attached to the roof of the vehicle;
wherein the applique covers the lifting feature, the flange, and a portion of the roof not covered by the shell.