Actuation mechanism for a top and a top receptacle cover of a motor vehicle

US5533777A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Klaus Kleemann · Birkenfeld, DE
• Herbert May · Torrance, US
• Matthias Aydt · Eberdingen, DE
• Kurt Pfertner · Wimsheim, DE
• Alexander Zeissner · Diez, DE
• Peter Thomas · Melksham, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 24, 1994
• Grant date: Jul 9, 1996
• Expiry date: Oct 24, 2014

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/202
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An actuating device for a motor vehicle top and a top receptacle cover comprises an actuating lever and a displacement device. By way of the actuating lever which can be pivoted from the driver's seat, the top receptacle cover can be moved between a closed position and an open position and the top between a second operating position and a third operating position. To further improve such an actuating device so that with a simple construction it functions well, avoids errors in manipulation and is easily manipulated, the actuating lever is pivoted in a first direction such that the top receptacle cover is moved from a closed position into an opened position. Consequently, a first coupling element, which is in operative connection with the displacement device, takes up a receiving position in which a second coupling element provided on the top can engage the first coupling element when the top is in the second operating position. By renewed pivoting of the actuating lever in a second, reverse direction, the top receptacle cover and the top are moved downwardly together into the closed position and the third operating position by the engaged coupling.