Device for actuating at least one pivoted exterior element of a vehicle

US7806460B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Wilhelm Karmann GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Jorg Jahn · Jülich, DE
• Peter Gutendorf · Osnabrück, DE
• Ansgar Pellenwessel · Osnabrück, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 26, 2005
• Grant date: Oct 5, 2010
• Expiry date: Jun 30, 2027

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/145
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is provided for the actuation of at least one pivotable external element of a vehicle, in particular of a top element of a convertible vehicle, with at least one pivot joint and a drive. The drive may be an electric motor which introduces a drive torque directly into the at least one pivot joint.