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Single-button actuated self-correcting automatic convertible top

US5225747A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1992
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/1265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for lowering and raising an automotive convertible top includes a motor for moving the convertible top, a potentiometer for sensing the position of the convertible top throughout its range of movement, and a controller for actuating the motor in response to the sensed position of the potentiometer.

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