US3116087A
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Drive arrangement for foldable tops of motor vehicles or the like
Assignee: Daimler Benz AG
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Filing: 1956-07-31
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Granted: 1963-12-31
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Expires: 1976-07-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolf G H Baumann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J7/00; B60J7/08; B60J7/12; B60J7/1226; B60J7/1265; B60J7/1269
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR FOLDABLE TOP CONSTRUCTIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED WITH A VEHICLE BODY WALL STRUCTURE AND PIVOTAL STRUT MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE TOP ON SAID VEHICLE BODY WALL, COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE TOP AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF UNITARY ASSEMBLIES EACH HAVING A SELECTIVELY-ENERGIZABLE MOTOR AND A DRIVE SHAFT, EACH OF SAID DRIVE SHAFTS BEING CONNECTED TO A RESPECTIVE STRUT MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE LATTER TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF SAID FOLDABLE TOP AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING A PIVOT PIN FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE RESPECTIVE STRUT MEANS OF SAID TOP, AND MEANS FOR RIGIDLY SECURING SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES TO SAID VEHICLE BODY WALL, SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES EACH INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A PIVOT BEARING MEANS FOR ITS RESPECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID TOP ON SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR FOLDABLE TOP CONSTRUCTIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES PROVIDED WITH A VEHICLE BODY WALL STRUCTURE AND PIVOTAL STRUT MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE TOP ON SAID VEHICLE BODY WALL, COMPRISING DRIVE MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE TOP AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF UNITARY ASSEMBLIES EACH HAVING A SELECTIVELY-ENERGIZABLE MOTOR AND A DRIVE SHAFT, EACH OF SAID DRIVE SHAFTS BEING CONNECTED TO A RESPECTIVE STRUT MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE LATTER TO CHANGE THE POSITION OF SAID FOLDABLE TOP AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FORMING A PIVOT PIN FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE RESPECTIVE STRUT MEANS OF SAID TOP, AND MEANS FOR RIGIDLY SECURING SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES TO SAID VEHICLE BODY WALL, SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES EACH INCLUDING MEANS PROVIDING A PIVOT BEARING MEANS FOR ITS RESPECTIVE DRIVE SHAFT FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID TOP ON SAID UNITARY ASSEMBLIES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-12-30 | 1967-07-01 | 1967-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-30 | 1971-07-01 | 1971-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-30 | 1975-07-01 | 1975-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |