ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE

A roof assembly for a vehicle includes a stationary part (6) to be attached to the vehicle roof (1) and at least one closure element (3) movably supported by said stationary part. The element is movable between a closed position closing a roof opening (2), and an open, rearward position above a roof area behind the roof opening. At least one front guide track (8) extends at least along the roof opening, whereas a rear guide track (17) is mounted at least substantially rearward of the opening. A guiding device (10) engages said rear guide track upon rearward movement of the closure element. The guiding device includes a lever (13) which supports the element at least in the open position, the lever being rotatable around a pivoting axis and being provided with a loading member (18; 24; 27) to load the lever at a distance from the pivoting axis at least when the element is in its closed position.