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Top of a convertible vehicle having a roof cassette and a sealing arrangement

US9283833B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 21, 2014
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/061
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A top for a convertible vehicle having at least one roof element, which is displaceable in relation to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, is guided slidably in the longitudinal direction of the roof on both sides at one guide rail, respectively, said guide rail being arranged at a respective lateral roof beam, a rear roof cassette being displaceable between an erected position for adjoining, in the rear, to the lateral roof beams in the longitudinal direction of the roof and a storage position that is lowered with respect to the former position and the roof cassette accommodating the roof element in the uncovering position thereof, as well as a sealing arrangement that is arranged in the region of the roof opening and seals a vehicle interior off with respect to a vehicle environment in the closed position of the roof element.

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