Mechanism for folding hardtop
US7354095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/148
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stowage mechanism 30 for a rear roof member 6 of a motor vehicle 1, 101 is also disclosed which is particularly small allowing it to be easily packaged in the motor vehicle 1, 101. The stowage mechanism 30 uses a combination of a chain 31 and a guide slot 32 to control the movement of the rear roof member 6 between raised and stowed positions which require the rear roof member 6 to be rotated, moved forwards and then lowered to reach the stowed position.
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