Convertible vehicle
US6502891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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