A raising roof system for a vehicle comprises a frame 12, a raising roof 32 and a raising/lowering mechanism. The raising/lowering mechanism comprises a scissor lift with a pair of cross struts 36, 38 and a linear actuator 50. The scissor lift is interposed between the roof 32 and frame 12, and the frame can be recessed within the roof so that the raising/lowering mechanism is below the roofline and the raising roof can sit substantially flush with the vehicle roof 16 when lowered. The linear actuator 50 is vertically mounted and can be set below the roofline of the vehicle. The linear actuator may be concealed within the accommodation space of the vehicle and can be a telescopic motorised drive. The linear actuator 50 can exert force directly to the roof against gravity lift while the scissor lift acts only to guide movement. The linear actuator 50 acts along the intersection line of scissor lift cross struts 36, 38.
Raising roofs for vehicles
29.03.2017
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60J WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES , Fenster, Windschutzscheiben und bewegbare Dächer, Türen oder Ähnliches für Fahrzeuge / B60P Fahrzeuge zum Transport von Lasten oder zum Befördern, Tragen oder Aufnehmen besonderer Lasten oder Gegenstände , VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS |
NTRS | 1984
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