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Vehicle construction having a rigid top element and a rear window that can be opened

US10843543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2018
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J10/90
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle construction having a displaceable top between a closed-top position and a cleared position and that has, in a rear portion of the top, a rigid top part element extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle and being movable, a rear pillar on each of the two sides in relation a vertical longitudinal center plane of the vehicle as well as a rear window that can be displaced between a closed position, in which it closes a vehicle tail opening, and an open position, in which the tail opening is cleared at least partially. A circumferential sealing system that is in contact with the rear pillars and against the rigid top part in the closed position of the rear window, in relation to the vehicle environment from the inside, is linked to the rear window in a permanent fashion.

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