GB2537210B - Folding top for a motor vehicle with tensioning bar actuated by a lever and hydraulic cylinder mechanism - Google Patents

Folding top for a motor vehicle with tensioning bar actuated by a lever and hydraulic cylinder mechanism

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GB2537210B
GB2537210B GB1602107.3A GB201602107A GB2537210B GB 2537210 B GB2537210 B GB 2537210B GB 201602107 A GB201602107 A GB 201602107A GB 2537210 B GB2537210 B GB 2537210B
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Prior art keywords
lever
hydraulic cylinder
motor vehicle
cylinder mechanism
folding top
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Braun Wolfgang
Eichholz Stefan
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Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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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
    • 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
    • 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
    • B60J7/1226—Soft tops for convertible vehicles
    • B60J7/1234—Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by arches, e.g. shape or material
    • B60J7/1247—Tensioning bow at rear of soft top
    • 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
    • B60J7/1226—Soft tops for convertible vehicles
    • B60J7/1265—Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by kinematic movements, e.g. using parallelogram linkages
    • 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
    • B60J7/1226—Soft tops for convertible vehicles
    • B60J7/1265—Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by kinematic movements, e.g. using parallelogram linkages
    • B60J7/1269—Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by kinematic movements, e.g. using parallelogram linkages with remote power control
    • B60J7/1273—Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by kinematic movements, e.g. using parallelogram linkages with remote power control using hydraulic means
    • 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
    • B60J7/185—Locking arrangements
    • B60J7/1856—Locking arrangements for interlocking the roof linkage system when deployed

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Fittings On The Vehicle Exterior For Carrying Loads, And Devices For Holding Or Mounting Articles (AREA)
  • Superstructure Of Vehicle (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (1)

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DE102015102027.0A DE102015102027A1 (en) 2015-02-12 2015-02-12 Folding hood for a motor vehicle

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GB201602107D0 GB201602107D0 (en) 2016-03-23
GB2537210A GB2537210A (en) 2016-10-12
GB2537210B true GB2537210B (en) 2019-02-06

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5749619A (en) * 1995-03-21 1998-05-12 Applied Power Inc. Motor vehicle with foldable roof, and foldable roof for such a motor vehicle
US5903119A (en) * 1997-08-22 1999-05-11 Asc Incorporated Convertible roof actuation mechanism
US5998948A (en) * 1998-05-29 1999-12-07 Acs Incorporated Convertible roof actuation mechanism
US20010010430A1 (en) * 1999-12-03 2001-08-02 Mentink Laurentius A.G. Drive assembly for a moveable vehicle component
US6270143B1 (en) * 1999-11-18 2001-08-07 Wilhelm Karmann Gmbh Folding roof for a convertible
US20030098594A1 (en) * 2001-11-27 2003-05-29 Gerald Hahn Removable vehicle roof with folding top
US20090085369A1 (en) * 2007-09-27 2009-04-02 Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh Compactly stored tri-fold convertible top

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3901051A1 (en) * 1988-03-31 1989-10-19 Daimler Benz Ag SWIVELING ASSISTANCE OF A ROOF SKIN BRACKET THAT MAKES THE LOWER ENCLOSURE OF A FOLDING COVER
DE102006042296A1 (en) 2006-09-08 2008-03-27 Dr.Ing.H.C. F. Porsche Ag Adjustable roof e.g. convertible top, for motor vehicle, has clamp adjusted by clamp guider between lifted position and lowered position, where clamp guider is coupled for adjusting rear panel carrier with rear panel guider
DE102007041296B4 (en) * 2007-08-31 2010-11-18 Webasto Ag Folding hood for a convertible vehicle

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5749619A (en) * 1995-03-21 1998-05-12 Applied Power Inc. Motor vehicle with foldable roof, and foldable roof for such a motor vehicle
US5903119A (en) * 1997-08-22 1999-05-11 Asc Incorporated Convertible roof actuation mechanism
US5998948A (en) * 1998-05-29 1999-12-07 Acs Incorporated Convertible roof actuation mechanism
US6270143B1 (en) * 1999-11-18 2001-08-07 Wilhelm Karmann Gmbh Folding roof for a convertible
US20010010430A1 (en) * 1999-12-03 2001-08-02 Mentink Laurentius A.G. Drive assembly for a moveable vehicle component
US20030098594A1 (en) * 2001-11-27 2003-05-29 Gerald Hahn Removable vehicle roof with folding top
US20090085369A1 (en) * 2007-09-27 2009-04-02 Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh Compactly stored tri-fold convertible top

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