公开(公告)号：US5825147A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US524541

申请日：1995-09-07

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: B60J7/12 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02P1/04 ,  H02P3/00 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测和控制电动敞篷车顶部的操作的系统和方法，使得其可以自动地伸缩。 本发明的系统和方法监测各种部件的移动以提供流体，同时运动。 它进一步检测和纠正可能导致由于重叠元素或绑定元素而损坏顶部的不正确对齐，并存储有用于诊断和修复不可恢复错误的错误信息。

公开(公告)号：US06288511B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-11

申请号：US09802246

申请日：2001-03-08

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: H02P300

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

公开(公告)号：US5451849A

公开(公告)日：1995-09-19

申请号：US087194

申请日：1993-07-02

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: B60J7/12 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02P1/04 ,  H02P3/00 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测和控制电动敞篷车顶部的操作的系统和方法，使得其可以自动地伸缩。 本发明的系统和方法监测各种部件的移动以提供流体，同时运动。 它进一步检测和纠正可能导致由于重叠元素或绑定元素而损坏顶部的不正确对齐，并存储有用于诊断和修复不可恢复错误的错误信息。

公开(公告)号：US6114819A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US174697

申请日：1998-10-16

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: B60J7/12 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/08 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/037 ,  G05B5/00 ,  G05D3/00 ,  H02H7/08 ,  H02P1/04 ,  H02P3/00 ,  H02P7/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于监测和控制电动敞篷车顶部的操作的系统和方法，使得其可以自动地伸缩。 本发明的系统和方法监测各种部件的移动以提供流体，同时运动。 它进一步检测和纠正可能导致由于重叠元素或绑定元素而损坏顶部的不正确对齐，并存储有用于诊断和修复不可恢复错误的错误信息。

公开(公告)号：US06246199B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-12

申请号：US09634436

申请日：2000-08-08

Applicant: Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

Inventor： Michael A. Porter ,  Richard H. Kruse ,  Samuel DiCesare ,  Kerry S. Berland ,  James M. Helms ,  George A. Alderton, IV

IPC: G05D300

CPC classification number: B60R16/037 ,  B60J7/0573 ,  B60J7/1265

Abstract: This invention relates to a system and method for monitoring and controlling the operation of a motorized convertible top such that it may be extended and retracted automatically. The system and method of the present invention monitors the movement of the various components to provide fluid, simultaneous motion. It further detects and corrects improper alignments that may result in damage to the top due to overlapping elements or binding elements, and stores error information useful in diagnosing and repairing unrecoverable errors.