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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2001
Aisin Seiki Kabushiki Kaisha, Kariya, JP;
Abstract
A control apparatus for opening and closing a convertible top of a vehicle includes first detecting device for outputting a first signal representing that a movable roof is closed, a second detecting device for outputting a second signal representing that a locking mechanism is in a locked condition, a third detecting device for outputting a third signal representing that a driving mechanism is turned to an excessive load condition, and a controller for controlling the driving mechanism according to the first signal, the second signal and the third signal. The controller includes a processing device for executing an error step when the third signal is inputted to the controller and the second signal is not inputted to the controller while the first signal is inputted to the controller.