GB2368049B - A tensioning system for a removable fabric roof of a vehicle - Google Patents

A tensioning system for a removable fabric roof of a vehicle

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Publication number
GB2368049B
GB2368049B GB0025305A GB0025305A GB2368049B GB 2368049 B GB2368049 B GB 2368049B GB 0025305 A GB0025305 A GB 0025305A GB 0025305 A GB0025305 A GB 0025305A GB 2368049 B GB2368049 B GB 2368049B
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Prior art keywords
vehicle
tensioning system
removable fabric
fabric roof
roof
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Expired - Fee Related
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GB0025305A
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GB2368049A (en
Inventor
Nicholas Gwinnut
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Lotus Cars Ltd
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Lotus Cars Ltd
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/10—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position readily detachable, e.g. tarpaulins with frames, or fastenings for tarpaulins
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/1204—Control devices, e.g. for compensating tolerances, for defining movement or end position of top, for tensioning the top or for switching to an emergency mode

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB0025305A 2000-10-16 2000-10-16 A tensioning system for a removable fabric roof of a vehicle Expired - Fee Related GB2368049B (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0025305A GB2368049B (en) 2000-10-16 2000-10-16 A tensioning system for a removable fabric roof of a vehicle

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0025305A GB2368049B (en) 2000-10-16 2000-10-16 A tensioning system for a removable fabric roof of a vehicle

Publications (3)

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GB0025305D0 GB0025305D0 (en) 2000-11-29
GB2368049A GB2368049A (en) 2002-04-24
GB2368049B true GB2368049B (en) 2003-08-13

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Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB413386A (en) * 1933-01-26 1934-07-19 Wallace Stewart Ross Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies
GB1396482A (en) * 1972-08-24 1975-06-04 Pininfarina Spa Carrozzeria Motor vehicle with sunshine roof
US5957511A (en) * 1997-03-10 1999-09-28 Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Ag Closure for a passenger car cover

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB413386A (en) * 1933-01-26 1934-07-19 Wallace Stewart Ross Improvements in or relating to vehicle bodies
GB1396482A (en) * 1972-08-24 1975-06-04 Pininfarina Spa Carrozzeria Motor vehicle with sunshine roof
US5957511A (en) * 1997-03-10 1999-09-28 Dr. Ing. H.C.F. Porsche Ag Closure for a passenger car cover

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GB0025305D0 (en) 2000-11-29
GB2368049A (en) 2002-04-24

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PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20051016