Convertible roof for a passenger vehicle
US7762611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/146
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly includes a roof having front and rear roof parts, a motion system, and a coupling rod. The motion system includes front and rear guide rods, a spring, and a guide rod mechanism to move the roof between closed and opened positions. The front guide rod is fixed to the front roof part and is pivotably supportable on a bearing. The rear guide rod is fixed to the rear roof part and is pivotably supportable on a bearing. The coupling rod is articulately connected to the front guide rod and to the rear roof part. The spring is articulately connected to the front guide rod and to the guide rod mechanism which is articulately connected to the rear guide rod such that the spring is biased to open the roof when the roof is closed and is biased to close the roof when the roof is opened.
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