| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
|---|
| 296107090 |
Flexible folding top or hinged framework
| 40 |
| 296108000 |
Pivotally connected sections
| 39 |
| 296107080 |
Including top storage compartment with closure
| 23 |
| 296121000 |
Joints and couplings
| 22 |
| 296107070 |
Top and window combination
| 18 |
| 296107160 |
Pivoted top
| 15 |
| 296116000 |
Outrigger type
| 9 |
| 296107190 |
Slidable top
| 6 |
| 296111000 |
Single bow group
| 6 |
| 296109000 |
Collapsible spaced parallel bows | 5 |
| 20090108623 | Top for a convertible - The invention relates to a top for a convertible, comprising a front bow, a first surface bow, a second surface bow, and a main link mechanism being adapted to displace the front bow, the first surface bow and the second surface bow with respect to a body-mounted main bearing unit in order to open or to close the top, wherein the main link mechanism comprises a main pillar and a main link, wherein, when the top is closed, the front bow, the first surface bow and the second surface bow cover an interior space of the convertible, wherein the first surface bow is arranged between the front bow and the second surface bow, wherein a first supporting link connects the second surface bow in an articulated manner to the main pillar, and wherein a second supporting link connects the second surface bow in an articulated manner to the main link. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090160209 | CONVERTIBLE TOP HAVING OVER CENTER BACKLIGHT - A linkage of a convertible top supports a portion of a cover and provides movement of the top between an extended position extending over a passenger compartment and a retracted position. A rear bow supports a rear edge of the cover and articulates the rear edge of the cover during movement of the top between the extended and retracted positions. The top also includes a backlight assembly having a rear window and supporting a rear portion of the cover. The backlight assembly forms part of an articulating mechanism that moves the rear bow. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20110025088 | ROOF STRUCTURE FOR A CABRIOLET VEHICLE - A roof structure for a cabriolet vehicle has a top ( | 02-03-2011 |
| 20130020830 | CONVERTIBLE HAVING A CONVERTIBLE TOP AND A WINDBREAK DEVICE - A convertible having a convertible top, a windbreak device, which has at least two windbreak bows which are mounted in pivot axles on the convertible and can be pivoted between a folded-in position of rest (RS) and a folded-out active position (WS) and which are connected to one another via a coupling mechanism underneath their pivoting axes, and having an inner trim which covers the pivot axles. The windbreak device can be activated manually between the position of rest and the active position, the inner trim has a through-opening for linkage of the convertible top, and the through-opening can be closed off or opened by a movable flap, wherein in an open position of the flap, the flap is arranged at least partially under the inner trim, and a blocking element is provided which blocks the manual activation of the windbreak bows if the flap is in the open position. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130257091 | ARTICULATION DEVICE BETWEEN ARMS OF A ROD ASSEMBLY OF A FOLDING ROOF - Articulation device between arms of a rod assembly of a folding roof for a passenger vehicle, which roof may be adjusted between a closed position which spans a passenger compartment and an open position in which the roof may be stored in a rear space of the vehicle. The arms held in position by a rivet device which includes a blind rivet and a rivet shaft which extends through the arms. | 10-03-2013 |
| 296118000 |
Bows and slats | 4 |
| 20100187854 | Z-Fold Convertible Top with Pressurized Rear Bow - A convertible top and method of operating the convertible top is disclosed. The top has a power cylinder that is mounted to the top stack linkage that lifts the one bow from the windshield header on a four bar link and also simultaneously releases the pressure applied by a pressure link to the rear bow. The pressure link includes an upper link and a lower link that are locked together in an over-center relationship when the top is extended to eliminate vibration of the rear bow or lifting the rear bow off of the rear deck. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110115249 | TENSIONING BOW FOR A CONVERTIBLE TOP - The invention relates to a tensioning bow for a convertible top, a convertible top for a convertible vehicle, a convertible vehicle and a method for mounting a convertible top to a body of a convertible vehicle. The tensioning bow comprises a main segment having a first end and a second end, a first pivotable segment being assigned to the first end of the main segment, and a second segment, wherein a first rotary joint pivotably connects the first pivotable segment to a portion of the main segment, and wherein a second rotary joint pivotably connects the first pivotable segment to the second segment. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120091747 | ROOF BOW - In one aspect of the present invention, a method is employed to fabricate a roof bow. A first body element and a second body element each have one or more tabs are both formed from a substrate. The tabs of the first body element are clinched to the second body element. The tabs of the second body element are clinched to the first body element. An upper cord is clinched to a top edge of the coupled body elements and a lower cord is clinched to a bottom edge of the coupled body elements to form the roof bow. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20150115646 | CONVERTIBLE ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICLES - A convertible top for a vehicle includes a convertible top assembly having a pivotally interconnected link arrangement between a forward assembly and an aft assembly. The forward assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the aft assembly from a closed position to a first retracted position. The aft assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the forward assembly from the first retracted position to a lowered storage position. Methods for opening the convertible top assembly are also provided. | 04-30-2015 |
| 296107040 |
Seal | 4 |
| 20090072577 | SUNROOF SEAL - A seal assembly for a sunroof of an automotive vehicle is provided that includes a seal and a bracket. The seal includes a front base and a separate rear base, both of which are attached to a bottom surface of the sunroof. The front base includes a lip integrally joined to a front portion of the front base that extends at an angle in the forward and downward direction. The bracket part is attached to both the front base and the rear base and includes a flange that extends in the angled forward and downward direction similar to that of the lip. The vertical length of the lip is longer than the vertical length of the flange such that the flange is adjacent to and behind the lip. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100194138 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A CABRIOLET VEHICLE - The invention relates to a sealing arrangement for a convertible with a flexible top material for sealing off an outer top material region from a front edge region of a rear storage compartment cover when the top is closed, the sealing arrangement comprising a seal which is arranged between the top and the storage compartment cover and is kept in sealing contact by means of magnetic force. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120025561 | SEALING MECHANISM FOR A COLLAPSIBLE ROOF - A collapsible roof assembly for a vehicle includes a collapsible roof and a sealing mechanism. The roof has a top rail with a frame element running along a longitudinal side of the roof. The sealing mechanism has a seal configured to receive and seal a window pane inserted therein, wherein the seal runs along the longitudinal side of the roof and is attached to the frame element. The seal has a similar cross-section between front, middle, and rear sections of the roof. The seal is attached to the frame element in a form-fit manner in the front section of the roof and is attached to the frame element in a force-fitted manner in the middle section of the roof. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120161463 | SEAL STRUCTURE FOR RETRACTABLE ROOF VEHICLE - A seal structure comprises: a body side weather strip | 06-28-2012 |
| 296124000 |
Down supports | 2 |
| 20090115219 | Convertible - A convertible has a convertible top which can be put away in the rear region of the convertible and, in a fully open position, is received in a convertible top compartment which can be at least partially closed by a convertible top compartment cover. In this case, the put-away convertible top is held down with the aid of the convertible top compartment cover and is fixed in the held-down position by at least one holding-down device which can be placed onto the convertible top and is disposed on the convertible top compartment cover. The holding-down device has a friction-reducing coating facing the convertible top. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20140339852 | VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR CABRIOLET VEHICLE WITH A TOP BEARING CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION - A cabriolet vehicle has a top system ( | 11-20-2014 |
| 296120100 |
Brace | 2 |
| 20120153664 | ROOF CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A roof construction for a motor vehicle has a roll bar and a roof element which, in a closed position, is accommodated between the roll bar and a windshield and, in an open position, is accommodated behind the roll bar and can be shifted from the open position into the closed position and vice versa beyond the roll bar via an opening and closing mechanism. The roof constructing further has a covering which covers the roll bar on the outside in the open position of the roof element and in the closed position of the roof element. Vertical extending side parts of the covering can be shifted relative to the roll bar during the shifting of the roof element. A transverse part of the covering extends substantially in a horizontal direction and is fastened to the roll bar so as not to be able to be shifted relative thereto. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120153665 | ROOF CONSTRUCTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A roof construction of a motor vehicle has a fixed roll bar, and a roof element which, in the closed position, is accommodated between the roll bar and a windshield and, in the open position, is accommodated behind the roll bar in a convertible-top compartment. The roof element can be shifted from the open position into the closed position and vice versa beyond the roll bar via an opening and closing mechanism. With the roof element in the closed position, the mechanism penetrates lateral offsets of the roll bar and, in the open position, opens up the lateral offsets. The lateral offsets of the roll bar are each assigned, on the front side of the roll bar, a covering which, in the closed position of the roof element, opens up the lateral offset for the passage of the mechanism and which, in the open position, covers the lateral offsets. | 06-21-2012 |
| 296107020 |
For baby carriage | 2 |
| 20130181474 | STROLLER WITH PROTECTIVE COVER AND OTHER ACCESSORIES - A protective cover that is stored in a pouch that is integrally formed as a part of an upper surface of a pivotable canopy that is attached to a frame of the stroller. The protective cover is movable between a closed position in which the cover is stored in the pouch and an open position in which the cover is disposed across the canopy and across a seat of the stroller. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20130292962 | Stroller Canopy Shades - The Stroller Canopy Shade provides its occupant shading and shielding protection from outdoor elements. The shade easily attaches to and detaches from multiple styles of strollers. The shade is comprised of cotton, is reversible, and has two shades, left and right sides, which provide optional variations of protection. The two shades fasten together in front. Shade fastens to stroller handle via straps and an internal clip attaches to the canopy. Each shade is able to be fastened to the stroller handle so that it can be put up and out of the way when not in use or fastened to the stroller leg for stability and protection from debris during windy weather via a strap on the lower end of the shade. A method of protecting a child from outdoor elements by covering the open front area of a stroller by means of attaching a multifunctional shading and shielding device. | 11-07-2013 |
| 296107060 |
Having ceiling inner liner | 2 |
| 20090289468 | Convertible top for a convertible vehicle - The invention relates to a convertible top for a convertible vehicle, comprising a convertible top material having a cutout, a profile part, and a window element, the profile part comprising a first connecting region and a second connecting region, wherein the first connecting region is assigned to the window element and wherein the second connecting region is assigned to the convertible top material, wherein a first adhesive layer is substantially encompassed by the first connecting region and the window element, said first adhesive layer defining a first adhesive connection between the window element and the profile part. A convertible top for a convertible vehicle which has an improved connection to a window element is provided in that the profile part is connected to the second connecting region of the convertible top material using a stitched connection. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20110266827 | GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR INTERIOR LINING OF CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE - A guide assembly for an interior lining of a folding top of a vehicle includes a pillar configured to move as the folding top moves, a pull rope connected at one end to the interior lining, and a guide track fixedly connected to the pillar. The pull rope is configured to pull the interior lining as the folding top moves. The guide track has a wrap-around. An edge region of the interior lining is movably held in the wrap-around of the guide track such that the edge region of the interior lining can slide along the guide track as the interior lining is being pulled by the pull rope as the folding top moves. | 11-03-2011 |
| 296107030 |
Having overhead guard | 2 |
| 20120013142 | COLLAPSIBLE ROOF FOR A PASSENGER VEHICLE - A collapsible roof for a vehicle includes a roof cap and an impact energy absorbing protective device connected to the roof cap. The roof cap has ribs. The ribs are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction and each rib extends along a transverse direction. The ribs extend into the protective device. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120112491 | Apparatus For Reducing Noise In a Soft Top Vehicle - An apparatus and method for reducing noise in a vehicle having a soft top roof. The apparatus includes a main extension bar having a first end and an opposing second end. A first coupling mechanism is affixed to the first end and a second coupling mechanism is affixed to the second end. The first and second coupling mechanisms are attached to roll bars located on a top portion of the vehicle. With the apparatus in place upon the roll bars, the main extension bar exerts upward force against the soft top roof of the vehicle, thereby reducing movement of the soft top roof and noise within the interior of the vehicle. | 05-10-2012 |
| Entries |
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| 20080246301 | CABRIOLET SOFT TOP - A soft top is provided for a cabriolet. The soft top includes, but is not limited to, a monofilament warp thread and a monofilament weft thread. The soft top also includes, but is not limited to, a filling material substantially filling the interstices between the monofilament warp thread and the monofilament weft thread to form a substantially translucent fabric. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080309116 | Folding Top For an Open Motor Vehicle - A folding top for an open motor vehicle adjustable between a closed position covering the passenger cell and a folded storage position in which the folding top and is accommodated in a folding-top storage space. In order to adjust the folding top, a control linkage is provided on both sides of the motor vehicle and has two main links that are supported on an associated bracket via a respectively assigned main bearing. At least one main bearing of each control linkage is movable in relation to either or both of the associated bracket and in relation to the assigned main link. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090008957 | Top for a Convertible Vehicle | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090066110 | Motor Vehicle Roof Configuration Which Can Be Put Away - A motor vehicle roof configuration which can be put away has at least two shaping sections, which are movable relative to one another and can be put away together, for lateral convertible top cloth strips. The shaping sections lie in a row next to one another in a closed position of the roof configuration and have water channels which run approximately parallel to each convertible top cloth strip and in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and also adjacent to the convertible top cloth strips. It is provided that, at least in a closed position of the roof configuration, an inner edge of each convertible top cloth strip together with at least one sealing configuration forms a leakproof covering for the adjacent water channel. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090085369 | COMPACTLY STORED TRI-FOLD CONVERTIBLE TOP - A tri-fold convertible top is disclosed that is stowed in a storage compartment with a five bow oriented at an angle of between 30° and 60° relative to the vehicle belt line. The top may be tensioned by a power cylinder and linkage that raises both a one bow and the five bow when the top is initially retracted. A main power cylinder is connected to the top stack and a main pivot bracket that lifts a rear rail above the belt line during the extension and retraction cycle. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20100225140 | CONVERTIBLE WITH A SUNROOF PART - A convertible vehicle has a movable top with a sunroof part that is movable with respect to the surrounding top region. The sunroof part has a closed position and an open position, as well as an interference-preventing position and an intermediate position. The sunroof part is moved to the interference-preventing position during at least part of the movement of the top from the top closed position to the top open position and is moved to the intermediate position when in the top open position. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100230995 | CONVERTIBLE VEHICLE WITH A DISPLACEABLE ROOF PART - The invention relates to a convertible vehicle ( | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100259065 | MOTOR VEHICLE - A motor vehicle ( | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110316304 | ANTITRAP PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR MOVING SYSTEM - The invention provides an antitrap protection system for a moving system. The antitrap protection system comprises
| 12-29-2011 |
| 20130038083 | Casting Form with Receiving Profile - A folding top for vehicles has a cast-resin bead element provided in a connecting region between an outer cover surface element and at least one further cover element. The top is made by first inserting at least one section of the outer cover surface element into a casting mold and at least one section of a sacrificial profile into the casting mold. A head area of the profile is wider than a neck area thereof. Then a casting compound is introduced into the casting mold around the head area. After curing of the compound, the cover surface element is removed with bead element affixed thereto from the casting mold. The sacrificial profile is extracted from the bead element in order to provide an undercut seat in the bead element. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130285407 | CABRIOLET SOFT TOP - A soft top is provided for a cabriolet. The soft top includes, but is not limited to, a monofilament warp thread and a monofilament weft thread. The soft top also includes, but is not limited to, a filling material substantially filling the interstices between the monofilament warp thread and the monofilament weft thread to form a substantially translucent fabric. | 10-31-2013 |
