Method for controlling a folding top covering using a superimposed movement

US6024403A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Bernhard Ritter · Diedorf, DE
• Hans-Dieter Dahmen · Bad Liebenzell, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 4, 1999
• Grant date: Feb 15, 2000
• Expiry date: Mar 4, 2019

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/198
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method controls opening and closing of a folding top of a vehicle. The folding top is openable and closable in a power-operated manner and is placeable in a folding top compartment which can be closed by a lid. In order to shorten the time required for the closing and opening of the folding top, at least the lid for the compartment is moved simultaneously with the folding top.