Patent · US Expired

Open-top vehicle having a power operated roof structure

US4700982A · kind A · utility

33Cited by
6References
11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 1986
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 25, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/108
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An open-top vehicle including a foldable hood supported by a U-shaped pillar and a linkage for extending and folding the hood and pillar. At each side, a reversible motor is provided for actuating the linkage. There is provided a motor control circuit which prohibits motor operation when the vehicle speed is above a predetermined value.

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