Sliding / folding slanted back soft top assembly for SUV
US10414253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/12
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable sliding/folding slanted back soft top assembly for 4-door and 2-door SUVs. A fabric cover is supported by a frame that is at least partially articulatable from at least a closed position to an open air position. The frame includes at least one forward fabric support bow member and at least one rearward fabric support bow member. The rear fabric support bow member being positioned when in the closed position in a manner which allows the fabric to clear a sport bar or “roll bar” member of a vehicle in the closed position such that a rear portion of the top is angled from the vertical when viewing the vehicle from the side.
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