Hinge for a folding roof in a convertible automotive vehicle
US5490709A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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