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US 7,128,363 B2Granted
Convertible automobile
AssigneeBenteler Automobil Technik GmbH
InventorJochem Fischer
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Abstract
A convertible includes a top having a foldable support structure made of metal sections articulated with one another. The metal sections are hot-formed and at least partially heat treated.
Claims6
A convertible comprising:
- a top having a foldable support structure made of metal sections articulated with one another, said metal sections being hot-formed and at least partially heat treated;
- a guide;
- a B-pillar which is guided in the guide for vertical displacement, said B-pillar being constructed for locking engagement with the support structure;
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- a rack-and-pinion drive placed on the inside of the B-pillar for moving the B-pillar.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.