GB684225A - Improvements in or relating to foldable tops for motor vehicles - Google Patents

Improvements in or relating to foldable tops for motor vehicles

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Publication number
GB684225A
GB684225A GB19582/51A GB1958251A GB684225A GB 684225 A GB684225 A GB 684225A GB 19582/51 A GB19582/51 A GB 19582/51A GB 1958251 A GB1958251 A GB 1958251A GB 684225 A GB684225 A GB 684225A
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motor vehicles
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GB19582/51A
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Ford Motor Co Ltd
Ford Motor Co
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Ford Motor Co Ltd
Ford Motor Co
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Publication of GB684225A publication Critical patent/GB684225A/en
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Classifications

    • 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
GB19582/51A 1950-08-26 1951-08-20 Improvements in or relating to foldable tops for motor vehicles Expired GB684225A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US181662A US2617681A (en) 1950-08-26 1950-08-26 Convertible top

Publications (1)

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GB684225A true GB684225A (en) 1952-12-10

Family

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GB19582/51A Expired GB684225A (en) 1950-08-26 1951-08-20 Improvements in or relating to foldable tops for motor vehicles

Country Status (5)

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US (1) US2617681A (enExample)
DE (1) DE889270C (enExample)
FR (1) FR1049422A (enExample)
GB (1) GB684225A (enExample)
NL (1) NL78765C (enExample)

Families Citing this family (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2729502A (en) * 1952-10-06 1956-01-03 Detroit Harvester Co Convertible top linkage and actuating mechanism
US2747928A (en) * 1953-01-13 1956-05-29 Gen Motors Corp Folding top compartment cover
US2833593A (en) * 1953-12-28 1958-05-06 Gen Motors Corp Convertible top with an inflatable covering
US2895764A (en) * 1955-03-09 1959-07-21 Gen Motors Corp Vehicle folding top
US2897003A (en) * 1955-05-20 1959-07-28 Gen Motors Corp Convertible top linkage and actuating means
DE1087015B (de) * 1955-05-20 1960-08-11 Gen Motors Corp Faltverdeck fuer Kraftfahrzeuge
US3174794A (en) * 1963-05-08 1965-03-23 Jr John J Moynihan Window constructions for convertible tops
FR2533510A1 (fr) * 1982-09-29 1984-03-30 Heuliez Dea Mecanisme de deploiement d'une surface d'obturation pour structure decouvrable, notamment d'une capote pour cabriolet
DE9302655U1 (de) * 1993-02-24 1993-04-08 Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, 4500 Osnabrück Faltverdeck für ein Cabriolet-Fahrzeug
DE4438925C1 (de) * 1994-10-31 1995-11-09 Porsche Ag Verdeck für ein Fahrzeug, insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug
US7658008B2 (en) * 2004-02-27 2010-02-09 Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh Injection molded magnesium convertible top stack
DE102006042202B4 (de) 2006-09-08 2024-08-08 Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft Verdeckantrieb
US8136864B2 (en) * 2007-10-15 2012-03-20 Magna Car Top Systems Gmbh Injection molded magnesium link and method of making an injection molded magnesium link

Family Cites Families (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB452958A (en) * 1935-10-25 1936-09-02 Eduard Bryner Collapsible hood for automobiles
US2221460A (en) * 1940-03-23 1940-11-12 Gen Motors Corp Power operated collapsible vehicle top
US2376949A (en) * 1940-04-09 1945-05-29 Jacobs Co F L Folding top operating mechanism
US2498868A (en) * 1947-07-02 1950-02-28 Briggs Mfg Co Convertible top for vehicle bodies
US2540454A (en) * 1948-05-29 1951-02-06 Jacobs Co F L Linkage system for foldable vehicle tops

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
NL78765C (enExample)
US2617681A (en) 1952-11-11
DE889270C (de) 1953-09-10
FR1049422A (fr) 1953-12-29

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