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Convertible power top control system

  • US 6,630,807 B2
  • Filed: 04/26/2002
  • Issued: 10/07/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A control system for raising and lowering at least one window and a convertible top of a vehicle, the control system comprising:

  • a body controller module having a timer;

    an input switch connected to said body controller module, said input switch arranged to provide to the body controller an Indication of the desired position of the convertible top and the at least one window;

    a power top motor mechanically linked to the convertible top;

    a window motor arrangement mechanically linked to the at least one window;

    said body controller module effecting operation of said power top motor and said window motor arrangement in response to said input switch, said body controller continually effecting said operation until the earlier of said timer reaching a predetermined amount of time and relinquishment of said Indication of the desired position; and

    said predetermined amount of time being of a first duration when said power top motor is controlled to rotate in a first direction, of a second duration when said power top motor is controlled to rotate in a second direction, and of a third duration when said power top motor is controlled to rotate simultaneously with said window motor arrangement.

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