Patent · US Expired

Hinge for a folding roof in a convertible automotive vehicle

US5490709A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1993
Grant dateFeb 13, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/145
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hinge for a folding roof in an automotive vehicle has a pivoting mechanism coupling a front roof section to a rear roof section wherein the pivoting mechanism provides separation between the front roof and the rear roof prior to arcuate displacement thereof.

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