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Motorized drive system for a convertible roof of an automotive vehicle

  • US 5,772,274 A
  • Filed: 01/31/1995
  • Issued: 06/30/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for an automotive vehicle, said apparatus comprising:

  • a retractable convertible roof;

    a drive mechanism including a first electric motor operable to move a portion of said convertible roof between a first position and a second position, said drive mechanism further being operable to substantially maintain said portion of said convertible roof in a predetermined stopped position when said convertible roof is at least partially raised, an armature of said first electric motor always being drivably coupled with said convertible roof when installed in said vehicle;

    a first sector gear being rotatably driven by said first motor;

    a member extending from and moving concurrent with said first sector gear;

    a second sector gear being journalled upon said member; and

    a second electric motor having an output gear enmeshing with said second sector gear.

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