OPEN ROOF CONSTRUCTION FOR A VEHICLE

An open roof construction comprising a panel (3), and a first device (5) for raising the rear side of the panel moving it above an adjoining roof part (2'). The first device (5) includes a lifting member (16) cooperating with a control slide (15) for moving the panel at least to a venting position. The control slide (15) and the lifting member (16) are guided by a longitudinal guide rail (28) alongside the roof opening and below the adjoining roof part (2'). A passage opening (25) alongside the adjoining roof part (2') above the guide rail (28) allows passage of the lifting member (16) in positions of the panel (3) above the adjoining roof part (2').A support lever (17) cooperates with the control slide and supports the panel in positions in which it is above the adjoining roof part (2'). The support lever (17) is guided in the guide rail (28) and is adapted to also pass through the passage opening.