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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2007
Jorg Jahn, Bünde, DE;
Peter Gutendorf, Osnabrück, DE;
Jorg Jahn, Bünde, DE;
Peter Gutendorf, Osnabrück, DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabrück, DE;
Abstract
A folding convertible top for a convertible vehicle includes a rotational angle detection device disposed in a rotary hinge () for detection of the rotational angle between linkage arms () of a convertible top frame that are pivotably connected with each other by a bearing pin (). A rotational angle encoder () is connected with one linkage arm so as to rotate therewith and a sensor element () is connected with the other linkage arm so as to rotate therewith. The rotational angle encoder and/or the sensor element is/are disposed adjacent to the bearing pin on respective surfaces of the linkage arms facing towards each other or within housing parts () connected to the respective linkage arms.