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43 results about "Convertible" patented technology

A convertible, cabriolet or spyder/spider (/ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ/) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary between models. A convertible allows an open-air driving experience, with the ability to provide a roof when required. Potential drawbacks of convertibles are reduced structural rigidity (requiring significant engineering and modification to counteract the effects of removing a car's roof) and cargo space.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION IN CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES

A vehicle is provided that can mitigate the effects of high ambient noise levels. Using image data and / or other sensor data, the vehicle can determine when the convertible top is in use. The vehicle also determines when the ambient noise level inside the vehicle exceeds a predefined threshold. The vehicle then switches its operating mode to clearly receive and interpret audio input. The vehicle can activate a lip-reading mode and / or a gesture and facial expression recognition mode to identify words spoken by a user. The vehicle can also store mapping information between a gesture and a corresponding verbal command associated with the vehicle. In noisy environments, the vehicle may suggest using gestures / facial expressions instead of verbal commands.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Wind deflector assembly, wind deflector system, method for operating the wind deflector assembly and vehicle comprising the wind deflector system

PCT designated stageWO2026027036A1RoofsMechanical engineeringMechanics
A wind deflector assembly (2) for integrating in a convertible vehicle (1) with an openable roof is provided. The wind deflector assembly (2) comprises an electrically controllable wind deflector (7), the wind deflector (7) being configured to take a parking position for stowing the wind deflector (7) and a working position for deflecting the wind. The wherein the wind deflector assembly (2) is configured for electrically driving the wind deflector (7) from the parking position to the working position and / or from the working position back to the parking position. Further, a wind deflector system (50), a method for operating the wind deflector (7) and a vehicle (1) with the wind deflector system (50) are provided.
Owner:HYSENI XHAVIT

Convertible top with panel bows

Convertible top of a convertible vehicle, comprising a convertible top cover (11) and a convertible top frame (12) which is adjustable between a closed position, in which a vehicle interior is spanned, and a stowed position in which the vehicle interior is open upwards, and which, with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top, has on both sides a linkage arrangement (13) comprising two main links (20, 21) which are pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed main bearing (24) and of which one is driven by means of a main drive, wherein between the linkage arrangements (13) arranged on both sides surface bows extend, of which a first is a front bow (14), a second is a front center bow (15), a third is a rear center bow (16) and a fourth is a rear window bow (17), characterized in thatthat in the stowed position the rear center bow (16) is arranged below the rear window bow (17) and that two adjusting links (58, 59) are articulated to the rear center bow (16), one of which is driven by means of a drive element and at least one of which is pivotably mounted on the main bearing (24).
Owner:WEBASTO AG

Adjustable convertible top compartment floor for a motor vehicle with a folding or collapsible top.

Adjustable convertible top compartment floor (1) for a motor vehicle with a folding or collapsible top, which is to be inserted into a rear convertible top compartment (2) in which the convertible top compartment floor (1) is arranged, characterized in that the convertible top compartment floor (1) is a molded part with an inner honeycomb structure (22) and the honeycomb structure (22) has several cavities which are partially or completely enclosed by walls of the honeycomb structure (22).
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

Convertible top for a convertible vehicle

Convertible top (3) for a convertible vehicle (1), which is movable between a closed position spanning a passenger compartment (7) and an open position at least partially exposing the passenger compartment (7) and has a flexible convertible top cover (5), wherein a rear window (13) is provided arranged in a rear window frame (15), which is pivotable relative to the rear window frame (15) in a front upper area in the closed convertible top position about a pivot axis (65) arranged in an upper area of ​​the rear window frame (15), characterized in that the convertible top cover (5) is fixedly connected to a front upper edge area (87) of the rear window (13) in the closed convertible top position and the pivot axis (65) is arranged below a surface spanned by an outside of the rear window frame (15) in the closed convertible top position.
Owner:VALMET AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

Toy (princess convertible)

1. Name of the designed product: toy (princess convertible). 2. Use of the designed product: children's toy. 3. Design points of the designed product: combination of shape and pattern. 4. Picture or photo best indicating the design points: perspective view.
Owner:GUANGZHOU QIMIAO MENGKE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Assembled art (convertible refrigerator sticker)

ActiveCN309752461SRefrigerator magnetIcebox
1. Name of the product in this design: Assembled Craft (Convertible Refrigerator Magnet). 2. Purpose of this design: This design is used for assembling handicrafts. 3. The key design features of this product are its shape and pattern, as well as the layout of each component in the assembly diagram. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design points: Combined State 1 main view. 5. The back of this product is a part that is not easily seen or cannot be seen during use, so rear views of each component are omitted; this product is a thin product, so other views of each component are omitted.
Owner:DONG GUAN SHI XIAO WAN SHI QI YE GUAN LI YOU XIAN GONG SI

Soft-top convertible top for a convertible vehicle

A soft-top convertible top (5) for a convertible vehicle (1) is proposed, which, in a closed position, covers a vehicle interior (19) and, in an open position, can be stored in a rear-mounted storage compartment (9). In the closed position of the convertible top (5), fin-like elements (25, 27) extending towards the rear of the convertible top are formed on the lateral edges of the top. These fins are divided in the longitudinal direction (X) of the convertible top into at least a first fin section (37) and a second fin section (39), which are arranged one behind the other and are articulated to each other. When the convertible top (5) is opened, the fin sections (37, 39) pivot in the same direction of rotation.
Owner:VALMET AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

Convertible vehicle with a finned soft top

ActiveDE102015101451B4RoofsMechanical engineeringConvertible
Convertible vehicle (1) with a finned soft top (2), wherein fabric fins (3) arranged laterally on the vehicle (1) can each be secured to the vehicle body by means of a device (5) in the closed soft top state (I) of the vehicle (1) and can be unhooked when the soft top is lowered, which comprises a fin receptacle (7) fixedly held in a rear cover (6) of the vehicle body, into which, in the closed state (I) of the soft top (2), a fin end piece (9) connected to the fabric fin (3) is snapped into place, which comprises a plate-shaped cover part (17) connected to the fin fabric (16), characterized in that a cylindrical section (18) adjoins it in which a cylindrical locking bolt (19) is held, the free end of which is arranged exposed and projecting, the fin receptacle (7) a segment (10) with an obliquely angled receiving opening (11) in which a bottom-side The end stop (12) is arranged with a insertion bore (14),and has a ball detent (20) arranged radially to it, which can be locked into a groove (21) of the locking bolt (19), the end stop (12) is inclined and at a right angle to the receiving opening (11) and has an approximately parallel course to the fabric path (15) of the closed fin cover (2), the insertion direction of the locking bolt (19) into the fin receptacle (7) is arranged at an angle of < 90 degrees to the fabric path of the fin (3), and the inclined receiving opening (11) of the fin receptacle (7) is tightly closed by the fin end piece (9) when the fin cover (2) is closed.
Owner:DR ING H C F PORSCHE AG

Convertible vehicle lighting assembly and lighting method

PendingDE102025143449A1Non-fixed roof vehicle lightingsLighting circuitsElectronic componentPrinted electronics
A convertible car lighting assembly includes the soft top of a convertible car. The soft top is configured to switch between a closed and an open position relative to the body of the convertible car. Printed electronics are applied to the soft top. A lighting device is mounted on the soft top. The lighting device is powered by electrical energy supplied to it by the printed electronics.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Vehicle, in Particular a Convertible

A vehicle, in particular a convertible, has a body and a rollover protection device. The rollover protection device includes a base, which is fastened to the body, at least one protective profile which is guided on the base in a linearly movable manner such that it extends in the event of a crash, and at least one support element which engages in a gap between the body and base when the protective profile is extended.
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

Convertible air conditioning

The invention relates to a method for temperature control of a passenger compartment of a vehicle with an opening roof section, wherein, when the roof section is closed, the sensor signals of a temperature sensor arranged in the area of ​​a headroom or headliner and the sensor signals of at least one temperature sensor arranged in or below an instrument panel area are used to determine a respective actual temperature (S1), and wherein, when the roof section is open, the sensor signals of the temperature sensor arranged in or below an instrument panel area are weighted more heavily (S2A) than the sensor signals of the temperature sensor arranged in the area of ​​a headroom or headliner, or only the sensor signals of the temperature sensor arranged in or below an instrument panel area are used (S2B).
Owner:MERCEDES BENZ GROUP AG

Convertible vehicle lighting assembly having printed electronics applied to top of vehicle

ActiveUS12522136B1Non-fixed roof vehicle lightingsLighting circuitsElectronic componentPrinted electronics
A convertible vehicle lighting assembly includes a top of a convertible vehicle. The top is configured to be transitioned between a closed position and an open position relative to a body of the convertible vehicle. Printed electronics are applied to the top. A lighting device is mounted to the top. The lighting device is powered by electrical energy that is transferred to the lighting device through the printed electronics.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Vehicle washing liquid as well as preparation method and application thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of cleaning solutions, in particular to a car washing solution for a car as well as a preparation method and application thereof. Comprising the following components in parts by weight: 4-17 parts of alcohols, 0.75-3 parts of organic acids, 0.05-1 part of glutaraldehyde and 0.25-1 part of chlorhexidine. The components of the vehicle washing liquid are food-grade additives, and the vehicle washing liquid is nontoxic, non-corrosive and non-irritant, is directly used for cleaning the outer surface of a motor vehicle and cleaning and disinfecting the inner part of the motor vehicle, is used for directly cleaning a cloth roof of an open car, has strong descaling and decontamination capability, has efficacy on common dirt of the motor vehicle, and is safe and environment-friendly. The sterilization effect is strong, and the antibacterial activity is long-acting.
Owner:BROTHER CHE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO LTD +1

Convertible top control arrangement and convertible top control procedure

The present invention relates to a convertible top control arrangement (100) for controlling a convertible top (110) of a vehicle (120), comprising a digital key device (101) assigned to a vehicle user (130), a detection device (102) for detecting and analyzing the movement patterns of the digital key device (101) in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle (120), an interface (103) configured to receive weather data from a weather data provisioning device (104), an evaluation device (105) configured to analyze the habits of the vehicle user (130) based on the movement patterns and the received weather data using machine learning algorithms and subsequently to generate a prediction about the intended use of the vehicle (120), and a control device (106) configured toto cause the convertible top (110) to open or close depending on the intended use of the vehicle (120). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a convertible top control method.
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

Vehicle, in particular a convertible

ActiveUS12679299B2RolloverControl theory
A vehicle, in particular a convertible, has a body and a rollover protection device. The rollover protection device includes a base, which is fastened to the body, at least one protective profile which is guided on the base in a linearly movable manner such that it extends in the event of a crash, and at least one support element which engages in a gap between the body and base when the protective profile is extended.
Owner:BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG

All-in-One Convertible Vehicle for Outdoor Cooking and Entertainment

A vehicle-integrated assembly for outdoor cooking and entertainment is provided. The assembly includes a body mounted on a chassis, having a front compartment, a rear compartment, and a main compartment between them. A kitchen station within the main compartment features a storage cabinet, a countertop workspace, and a sink connected to an onboard water tank. A grill and optional smoker are mounted within the front compartment and are operably coupled to its hinged cover via a lifting mechanism, which raises them into a use position when the cover is opened. Retractable front and rear awning units deploy to provide sheltered areas. The assembly integrates features such as a minibar, audio speakers, and storage solutions, and is configurable as either a self-propelled vehicle or a towable unit. This invention enables rapid deployment for comprehensive outdoor cooking and social activities while ensuring compact and organized stowage during travel.
Owner:NEW STEPHEN

Convertible cup holder in automotive center console to store large objects apart from cups

A convertible cup holder includes a basin having a wall and a cavity. A first deployment mechanism includes a first carrier movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. A second deployment mechanism includes a second carrier movable between a retracted position and a deployed position. A first pad is coupled to the wall and includes a first central portion coupled to the first carrier. The first central portion also moves between a retracted position and a deployed position in concert with the first carrier. A second pad is coupled to the wall and includes a second central portion coupled to the second carrier. The second central portion like the first central portion, also moves between a retracted position and a deployed position in concert with the second carrier.
Owner:FCA US LLC

Open vehicle

An open vehicle includes a surroundings sensor and an evaluation unit. The evaluation unit is configured to cause, depending on a signal of the surroundings sensor, a sound output device to output a sound to warn the driver of the vehicle. The sound has at least one frequency component in a frequency range from 900 to 20000, in particular 1000 to 10000, hertz.
Owner:KTM AG

Open-top vehicle lighting assembly and lighting method

PendingCN121929057ANon-fixed roof vehicle lightingsLighting circuitsMechanical engineeringPrinted electronics
The invention provides a convertible vehicle lighting assembly and a lighting method. A convertible vehicle lighting assembly includes a roof of a convertible vehicle. The roof is configured to transition between a closed position and an open position relative to a body of the convertible vehicle. Printed electronics are applied to the top. A lighting device is mounted to the top. The lighting device is powered by electrical energy transferred to the lighting device through the printed electronics.
Owner:FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC

Soft top sealing structure and convertible

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile sealing element, disclose a kind of soft top sealing structure and convertible car.The soft top sealing structure includes guide rail, first sealing strip, second sealing strip, movable support, joint, fixed support and fixed assembly, and first sealing strip is connected in the accommodating groove of guide rail;Guide rail and movable support are angularly spaced, and movable support can drive second sealing strip to move along the length direction of itself relative to soft top rear canopy cloth;Fixed support and movable support extend along the same direction and are spaced, and joint includes first section, second section and extension section connected in turn, first section is fixedly connected to first sealing strip, extension section is fixedly connected to second sealing strip, first section is connected in accommodating groove, second section is connected in fixed support, and extension section is connected in fixed assembly.The soft top sealing structure when soft top moves, sealing strip is not prone to displacement, deformation or drop, reduce wind noise, water leakage and dust invasion, improve ride comfort and body tightness.
Owner:COOPER-STANDARD INVESTMENT CO LTD

Obstacle avoidance method, device and computer readable storage medium for convertible

The application relates to an obstacle avoidance method and device for a convertible and a computer readable storage medium. The method comprises the following steps: identifying obstacles in the driving direction of the convertible; if obstacles existing in a preset distance in front of the convertible are identified, determining whether the convertible top in an open state can be closed in time; if the convertible top in the open state cannot be closed in time and a first collision risk exists, avoiding the obstacles by automatically changing the driving speed or driving path of the convertible; and if the convertible top in the open state can be closed in time and a second collision risk exists, avoiding the obstacles by automatically changing the driving path of the convertible. The scheme provided by the application can reduce the collision risk of the convertible top of the convertible.
Owner:GUANGZHOU XIAOPENG CONNECTIVITY TECH CO LTD

Flat bow convertible top with at least one center bow

ActiveDE102017113955B4RoofsDrive wheelMain bearing
Convertible top of a convertible vehicle, comprising a convertible top cover (12) and a convertible top frame (17) adjustable between a closed position, in which a vehicle interior is spanned, and a stowed position, in which the vehicle interior is open upwards, and which, with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top, has on both sides a linkage arrangement (14) comprising a main multi-link arrangement with two main links (28, 30) pivotably mounted on a respective vehicle-fixed main bearing (23) and of which at least one is driven by means of a main drive (24), wherein surface bows (15, 16, 17, 18) extend between the linkage arrangements (14), which in the closed position form in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top an at least largely continuous support surface for the convertible top cover (12) and of which a first forms a front bow, a second forms a rear window bow and a third forms a center bow,which in the closed position borders with a rear edge a bow edge of the rear window bow, wherein the linkage assemblies (14) arranged on both sides each comprise a lowering mechanism (100) for the center bow and at least one surface bow link (73, 74), so that the center bow, starting from the closed position of the convertible top frame (13), undergoes a lowering movement relative to the main bearing (23) when the lowering mechanism (100) is actuated and can then be displaced under the rear window bow by means of the surface bow link (73, 74), characterized in that the surface bow links (73, 74) are pivotably mounted on the main bearings (23), and that the lowering mechanisms (100) each comprise a drive which includes a drive wheel (25) or a drive link, to which or to which a control link (71) of the respective lowering mechanism (100) is connected. is articulated.
Owner:WEBASTO AG

Open car passenger protection system and vehicle

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile safety, and discloses a convertible passenger protection system and a vehicle, the convertible passenger protection system comprises a protection assembly, a safety air bag and a detection assembly, a driving mechanism is integrally arranged in a headrest of a seat, the output end of the driving mechanism is connected to an anti-rolling frame and drives the anti-rolling frame to pop out relative to the headrest, and the safety air bag is arranged on the detection assembly. The safety air bag is located in the anti-rolling frame, can pop up in the advancing direction of a vehicle body and is located above the top of the head of a passenger, the detection device is installed on the seat, the control circuit board is electrically connected with the detection device, and when the detection device detects that the passenger exists in the seat and the seat rolls over by a certain angle, the control circuit board can control the driving mechanism to be opened. The anti-rolling frame is driven to pop up from the headrest and break the headrest sheath, and then the safety air bag is popped up forwards from the anti-rolling frame and is located above the top of the head of the passenger, so that the top of the head of the passenger is effectively protected.
Owner:CHINA FAW CO LTD

Method for providing a display system

The invention relates to a method for providing a display system for a vehicle, in which two convertible top parts (4, 6) are cut from a blank (2), wherein a first cutting contour (8) is cut along a cut for a first convertible top part (4) and a second cutting contour (10) is cut for a second convertible top part (6), wherein the cutting contours (8, 10) are cut opposite to each other, wherein the first convertible top part (4) is arranged at a first position on an outer wall of a component in an interior of the vehicle and is designed for at least one first display field (5), and wherein the second convertible top part (6) is arranged at a second position on the outer wall of the component and is designed for at least one second display field (7).
Owner:AUDI AG

Roof assembly for a convertible motor vehicle

A roof assembly for a convertible motor vehicle includes a roof to be placed in contact with a frame of the motor vehicle in a closed roof position, a manual locking device carried by the roof and capable of being operated by hand when the roof is in the closed roof position according to a first operating mode, in which the manual locking device cooperates with the frame to carry out a first constraining action in order to secure the roof to the frame in the closed roof position, and according to a second operating mode, in which the locking device refrains from cooperating with the frame, thus removing the first constraining action, characterized in that it further includes an additional locking device carried by the roof to automatically exert a second constraining action to secure the roof to the frame at least in response to a positioning or a movement of the roof in / to the closed roof position, the additional locking device having release means capable of being operated by hand in order to remove the second constraining action.
Owner:FERRARI SPA

Convertible tailgate storage pad

The vehicle padding system is designed to protect a vehicle's tailgate while securely transporting an object, such as a bicycle. It includes a connection pad with a connector, such as MOLLE webbing or a strap, configured to hold objects. A tailgate pad attaches to the vehicle's exterior, and a joint links the connection pad and tailgate pad, allowing the connection pad to flip over the tailgate. The joint may include an anchor for securing to an object's frame, particularly a bicycle. The system may feature two portions of the connection pad that flip over the tailgate independently, providing flexibility and added security. A strap can further secure the padding system to the tailgate, and various configurations of connectors and anchors enhance the system's adaptability and durability. The design allows the joint to cover the tailgate's top, enhancing protection and stability during transport.
Owner:OUTLIER CAMPERS LLC

Convertible top with frame and rigid top element extending in a transverse direction

Convertible top, comprising a convertible top frame (16) by means of which a convertible top cover is adjustable between a convertible top position covering a vehicle interior (14) and a stowed position releasing the vehicle interior (14) upwards, and which, with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the convertible top, comprises on both sides a linkage assembly (18) comprising a rear main multi-link assembly, which is pivotably mounted on a respective main bearing (20), and a front linkage unit (60) on which a first rigid convertible top element is mounted, which in the convertible top position can be fixed to a front windscreen (30) of the respective vehicle, characterized in that a stop link assembly (72) is articulated to the main multi-link assembly, which comprises a stop link (74) with a stop surface (86) which assumes a rest position in the convertible top position and is pivoted into an operating position in the stowed position.in which the stop surface (86) rests against a stop counter element (88).
Owner:WEBASTO AG

Convertible vehicle with centering device

Convertible vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a vehicle soft top (10) having a soft top frame (22) adjustable between a closed position in which the vehicle soft top (10) spans a vehicle interior (12) and a stowed position in which the vehicle interior (12) is open upwards and the vehicle soft top (10) is stowed in a soft top storage compartment (14) of the vehicle in question, and comprising, with respect to a vertical longitudinal center plane of the soft top, a linkage arrangement (24) on each side, which includes a main multi-joint comprising a first main link (30) and a second main link (32), each pivotably mounted on a vehicle-fixed main bearing (26, 28) and connected to each other via a coupling link (34), wherein at least one rigid soft top element extending in the transverse direction of the soft top is mounted on the linkage arrangements (24), characterized in thatthat the coupling link (34) forms a centering device which, in the closed position of the vehicle roof (10), centers it relative to the vehicle body, in particular in the transverse direction of the vehicle, wherein the coupling link (34) has a centering element (40) and the vehicle roof (10) comprises a centering counter-element (44) corresponding to the centering element (40) of the coupling link (34).
Owner:WEBASTO AG