GB756531A - Folding rigid roofs for motor road vehicles - Google Patents
Folding rigid roofs for motor road vehiclesInfo
- Publication number
- GB756531A GB756531A GB3323654A GB3323654A GB756531A GB 756531 A GB756531 A GB 756531A GB 3323654 A GB3323654 A GB 3323654A GB 3323654 A GB3323654 A GB 3323654A GB 756531 A GB756531 A GB 756531A
- Authority
- GB
- United Kingdom
- Prior art keywords
- roof
- pivoted
- parts
- links
- lowered
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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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
- B60J7/20—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops
- B60J7/201—Vehicle storage compartments for roof parts or for collapsible flexible tops being outside of vehicle, e.g. onto boot lid, or into a storage compartment to be closed by one of the roof panels itself
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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
- B60J7/12—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
- B60J7/14—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
- B60J7/143—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
- B60J7/146—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment all elements being folded in same orientation and stacked fashion
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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
- B60J7/12—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
- B60J7/14—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement
- B60J7/143—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment
- B60J7/148—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 with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement for covering the passenger compartment at least one element being stored in vertical fashion
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
- Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
Abstract
756,531. Rigid folding roofs for vehicles. FLEMMING, H. Nov. 17, 1954 [Nov. 20, 1953], No. 33236/54. Class 108 (1). A folding rigid roof comprises parts i, l and m, Figs. 1 and 2, and links n which permit the parts i and l to pivot rearwardly and downwardly to lie on top and externally of the body after the part m has been moved beneath the part l. In the lowered position the part i reaches to the top of the front seat and closes off the rear seats. The part i may be brought into position it or may be detached to open the front part of the vehicle only. The space c however is accessible through the doors o or by moving the part i and the boot d may be reached by a lid e. In another embodiment the roof part I is located inside the body when the roof is down, and is moved by two pairs of links or by one pair of links and sliding or rolling guides. The part m may be pivoted to the body a. In a further example, Fig. 5, the roof comprises a part r pivoted at 1 to the part s which in turn is pivoted to the body at 2. Window pillars t are pivoted at 3 and 4 so that when they rotate rearwardly about the points 4 the roof parts r, s are lowered in to the body and the rear seat space closed off as in Fig. 2, a part x on the body being arranged to hinge downwardly by lever and rod connections to the point 2. The roof may be lowered manually by levers and rods operated from the driving seat, or by power means, and the weights of the roof parts may be counterbalanced.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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DEF13282A DE1117420B (en) | 1953-11-20 | 1953-11-20 | Convertible top for passenger cars |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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GB756531A true GB756531A (en) | 1956-09-05 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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GB3323654A Expired GB756531A (en) | 1953-11-20 | 1954-11-17 | Folding rigid roofs for motor road vehicles |
Country Status (3)
Country | Link |
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DE (1) | DE1117420B (en) |
FR (1) | FR1118761A (en) |
GB (1) | GB756531A (en) |
Cited By (15)
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US3347592A (en) * | 1965-08-26 | 1967-10-17 | Gen Motors Corp | Retractable roof for automotive vehicle |
US5195798A (en) * | 1990-11-29 | 1993-03-23 | Mercedes-Benz Ag | Retractable roof for vehicles |
EP0606019A1 (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 1994-07-13 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
US5743587A (en) * | 1993-12-29 | 1998-04-28 | Asc Incorporated | Apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof system |
US5785375A (en) * | 1993-12-29 | 1998-07-28 | Asc Incorporated | Retractable hard-top for an automotive vehicle |
USD406792S (en) | 1997-03-25 | 1999-03-16 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of automotive vehicle having a convertible roof |
DE19804990C1 (en) * | 1998-02-07 | 1999-05-06 | Daimler Chrysler Ag | Roof for convertible motor vehicle |
USD427138S (en) | 1997-03-25 | 2000-06-27 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of a convertible roof and tonneau cover |
USD442541S1 (en) | 1993-12-29 | 2001-05-22 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of an opaque convertible roof |
US6497447B1 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2002-12-24 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible hard top for vehicles |
US6659534B2 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2003-12-09 | Asc Incorporated | Hard-top convertible roof system |
US6695386B1 (en) | 2002-09-18 | 2004-02-24 | Asc Incorporated | Vehicle retractable hardtop roof |
USRE38546E1 (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 2004-07-06 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
US6820917B2 (en) | 2002-09-18 | 2004-11-23 | Asc Incorporated | Vehicle convertible roof |
GB2427593A (en) * | 2005-06-29 | 2007-01-03 | Ford Global Tech Llc | Folding roof for a motor vehicle |
Families Citing this family (7)
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DE3317603C2 (en) * | 1983-05-14 | 1986-01-30 | Walter 8070 Ingolstadt Treser | Foldable hood for passenger cars |
DE3729557A1 (en) * | 1987-09-04 | 1989-03-16 | Porsche Ag | CONVERTIBLE CAR |
DE3816060A1 (en) * | 1988-05-08 | 1989-11-16 | Krause & Marquardt Automobilte | Passenger vehicle with a two-part hard top |
DE19741264B4 (en) * | 1997-09-19 | 2005-07-28 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag | Passenger car with a rigid roof part and rear window part |
DE10043703B4 (en) * | 2000-09-04 | 2009-07-30 | Webasto Ag | Lowerable vehicle roof |
DE10214862C5 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2014-11-13 | Valmet Automotive Oy | Hardtop for a convertible vehicle |
DE102010006044A1 (en) | 2010-01-28 | 2011-08-18 | Magna Car Top Systems GmbH, 74321 | Variable roof system for covering passenger compartment of passenger car, has openable and closable covering device made of flexible material and roof membrane forming device, where membrane is held in position at roof frames |
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FR742626A (en) * | 1931-12-19 | 1933-03-10 | ||
GB420866A (en) * | 1934-03-09 | 1934-12-10 | Francis Brian Sylvester Grimst | Means for mounting the hoods of motor vehicles |
GB455769A (en) * | 1935-05-09 | 1936-10-27 | Heti Flemming | Improvements in or relating to motor-car bodies |
US2111885A (en) * | 1935-08-10 | 1938-03-22 | Cambessedes Jean Etienne Felix | Automobile body-work |
DE659058C (en) * | 1935-11-01 | 1938-04-28 | Francis Brian Sylvester Grimst | Rigid, non-foldable vehicle roof |
US2596355A (en) * | 1947-01-18 | 1952-05-13 | John W J Ackermans | Let-down type automobile top |
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1953
- 1953-11-20 DE DEF13282A patent/DE1117420B/en active Pending
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1954
- 1954-11-16 FR FR1118761D patent/FR1118761A/en not_active Expired
- 1954-11-17 GB GB3323654A patent/GB756531A/en not_active Expired
Cited By (20)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3347592A (en) * | 1965-08-26 | 1967-10-17 | Gen Motors Corp | Retractable roof for automotive vehicle |
US5195798A (en) * | 1990-11-29 | 1993-03-23 | Mercedes-Benz Ag | Retractable roof for vehicles |
EP0606019A1 (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 1994-07-13 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
US5429409A (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 1995-07-04 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
US5593202A (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 1997-01-14 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
US5810422A (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 1998-09-22 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
USRE38546E1 (en) * | 1993-01-04 | 2004-07-06 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible top |
USD452675S1 (en) | 1993-12-29 | 2002-01-01 | Asc Incorporated | Combined automotive convertible roof portion and tonneau cover |
US5743587A (en) * | 1993-12-29 | 1998-04-28 | Asc Incorporated | Apparatus for use in an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof system |
US5785375A (en) * | 1993-12-29 | 1998-07-28 | Asc Incorporated | Retractable hard-top for an automotive vehicle |
USD464605S1 (en) | 1993-12-29 | 2002-10-22 | Asc Incorporated | Combined automotive convertible roof, tonneau cover and rear compartment lid |
USD442541S1 (en) | 1993-12-29 | 2001-05-22 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of an opaque convertible roof |
USD427138S (en) | 1997-03-25 | 2000-06-27 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of a convertible roof and tonneau cover |
USD406792S (en) | 1997-03-25 | 1999-03-16 | Asc Incorporated | Portion of automotive vehicle having a convertible roof |
DE19804990C1 (en) * | 1998-02-07 | 1999-05-06 | Daimler Chrysler Ag | Roof for convertible motor vehicle |
US6497447B1 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2002-12-24 | Asc Incorporated | Convertible hard top for vehicles |
US6659534B2 (en) | 2001-08-15 | 2003-12-09 | Asc Incorporated | Hard-top convertible roof system |
US6695386B1 (en) | 2002-09-18 | 2004-02-24 | Asc Incorporated | Vehicle retractable hardtop roof |
US6820917B2 (en) | 2002-09-18 | 2004-11-23 | Asc Incorporated | Vehicle convertible roof |
GB2427593A (en) * | 2005-06-29 | 2007-01-03 | Ford Global Tech Llc | Folding roof for a motor vehicle |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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DE1117420B (en) | 1961-11-16 |
FR1118761A (en) | 1956-06-11 |
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