Land vehicles – Wheeled – Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-22
2009-06-02
Ilan, Ruth (Department: 3616)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Attachment
Reexamination Certificate
active
07540535
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a modular unit for a convertible vehicle, comprising a transverse stiffening structure that separates an occupant space from a rear stowage space and a rollover protection system with a first module, attached to the body, with guide devices for a second module, movable between a lowered rest position and an elevated support position, with at least one rollover element, in which a releasable holding device for holding the second module in its rest position, a locking device, by means of which the second module can be automatically supported in a position deviating from its rest position against a force acting in the direction of the rest position, and a drive system, by means of which the second module can be biased in its rest position and moved, as required, in the direction of its support position, are provided. According to the invention, the modular unit comprises at least parts of a convertible top and is designed as a unit that can be preassembled outside of the vehicle and then inserted into the vehicle. As an alternative or in addition, the modular unit comprises seat elements.
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Brown Drew J.
Ilan Ruth
Quinn Christopher W.
Quinn Law Group PLLC
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH
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