Vehicle with movable convertible top

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2003-10-17

2008-12-16

Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C318S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464980

ABSTRACT:
A motor vehicle that is equipped with a movable convertible top comprising control equipment for controlling the convertible top motion and a detection device for recognition of an intervention into the range of motion of a convertible top mechanism, which is equipped with a sensor system with sensors operating with different measurement principles, wherein, when recognizing a malfunction of the detection device or when recognizing an obstruction situation, the convertible top motion is controlled in a safety mode during which the convertible top motion continues with reduced speed and power or is stopped or reversed.

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