Vehicle with movable convertible top

US7464980B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wilhelm Karmann GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Peter Gutendorf · Osnabrück, DE
• Reiner Hinrichs · Osnabrück, DE
• Jorg Jahn · Jülich, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 17, 2003
• Grant date: Dec 16, 2008
• Expiry date: Jan 30, 2025

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/0573
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle that is equipped with a movable convertible top comprising control equipment for controlling the convertible top motion and a detection device for recognition of an intervention into the range of motion of a convertible top mechanism, which is equipped with a sensor system with sensors operating with different measurement principles, wherein, when recognizing a malfunction of the detection device or when recognizing an obstruction situation, the convertible top motion is controlled in a safety mode during which the convertible top motion continues with reduced speed and power or is stopped or reversed.