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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2001
Filed:
May. 20, 1999
Bernhard Hollerbach, Steingaden, DE;
Hoerbiger Hydraulik GmbH, Schongau, DE;
Abstract
An operating arrangement for movable parts on vehicles, especially rear covers, roof coverings or the like, is provided with a connection of the movable part,on the vehicle,by at least one hinge,a hydraulic piston/cylinder device,and, in all cases, at least one gas spring, wherein at least one hinge,has a lever,which ends in the interior of the vehicle and is connected to the hydraulic piston/cylinder device,also arranged in the interior of the vehicle for initiating a torque. To combine an optimal protection of the hydraulic piston/cylinder device with a simple construction, an as extensive as possible avoidance of transverse moments on the hinge and operating elements and good problem-free operation of the part,to be moved, the lever,is connected with the outer lever,of the hinge,outside of the vehicle body,lead through a sealed-off passageway,into the interior of the vehicle body,and is shaped in a bent manner.