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Convertible vehicle

US6502891B2 · kind B2 · utility

25Cited by
5References
31Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/146
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Convertible vehicle including a first movement unit including first and second separate roof parts and a second movement unit including a third roof part separate from the first and second roof parts and situated rearward of the first and second roof parts. The roof can be stowed in a rear region of the vehicle. A main support is arranged at an edge of the roof. A first supporting part is connected to the first movement unit and is pivotally mounted to the main support while a second supporting part is connected to the second movement unit and is also pivotally mounted to the main support. A coupling rod couples the supporting parts together. One or more intermediate linkage connects a respective supporting part to the coupling rod.

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