US4630858A
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Multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle, especially station wagon
Assignee: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
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Filing: 1985-05-29
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Granted: 1986-12-23
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Expires: 2005-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle with a rear door that accommodates a lowerable rear window. The rear roof section is movably arranged, preferably in the form of a sliding roof. The rear door is pivotally connected in the upper rear end areas of the vehicle body. This vehicle is characterized by a greater utilization area.
Inventors
- 👤 Ulrich Bez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 06:55
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60J; B60J5/00; B60J5/10; B60J5/101; B60J1/00; B60J1/18; B60J1/1807; B60J1/1823; B60J1/183; B60J1/1838; B60J1/1846; B60J1/1861
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle, comprising a rear door including a rear window means lowerable into the door, roof means including a movable rear roof section, against which the closed rear window means abuts, vehicle side walls devoid of any roof connection between the rear upper sections thereof, and means pivotally connecting the rear door in the upper rear end areas of the vehicle body side walls including two arms serving as window frame means for the rear window means, and wherein the upper pivotal ends of the two arms are unconnected with each other to define an open area with an area occupied by the movable roof section when the window is lowered and the roof section is moved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle, comprising a rear door including a rear window means lowerable into the door, roof means including a movable rear roof section, against which the closed rear window means abuts, vehicle side walls devoid of any roof connection between the rear upper sections thereof, and means pivotally connecting the rear door in the upper rear end areas of the vehicle body side walls including two arms serving as window frame means for the rear window means, and wherein the upper pivotal ends of the two arms are unconnected with each other to define an open area with an area occupied by the movable roof section when the window is lowered and the roof section is moved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the multi-passenger motor vehicle is a station wagon.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the movable roof section is constructed as removable roof part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the movable roof section is constructed as combined sliding roof and removable roof structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the connecting means includes hinge means for the rear door enabling a rotary movement thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising means for automatically lowering the rear window during opening of the rear door.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
89 words
A multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle, comprising a rear door including a lowerable rear window means, roof means including a movable rear roof section, against which the closed rear window means abuts, vehicle side walls devoid of any roof connection between the rear upper sections thereof, means pivotally connecting the rear door in the upper rear end areas of the vehicle body including two arms serving as window frame means for the rear window means, and further comprising an elevated roof means adapted to be fastened on the vehicle roof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A multi-purpose passenger motor vehicle, comprising a rear door including a lowerable rear window means, roof means including a movable rear roof section, against which the closed rear window means abuts, vehicle side walls devoid of any roof connection between the rear upper sections thereof, means pivotally connecting the rear door in the upper rear end areas of the vehicle body including two arms serving as window frame means for the rear window means, and further comprising an elevated roof means adapted to be fastened on the vehicle roof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the elevated roof means is pivotally arranged with its forward section at the vehicle roof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the elevated roof means includes a rear upwardly pivotal lid means which in its closed condition cooperates with the raised rear window means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 9, wherein the elevated roof means is pivotally arranged with its forward section at the vehicle roof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the movable roof section is constructed as removable roof part.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 5, wherein the movable roof section is constructed as combined sliding roof and removable roof structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 7, further comprising means for automatically lowering the rear window during opening of the rear door.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 7, wherein the movable roof section is constructed as removable roof part.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A passenger motor vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the elevated roof means includes a rear upwardly pivotal lid means which in its closed condition cooperates with the raised rear window means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-12-22 | 1990-06-23 | 1990-12-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-22 | 1994-06-23 | 1994-12-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-22 | 1998-06-23 | 1998-12-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |