Removable roof structure
US10532640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D27/065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is provided. The vehicle may include a detachable roof assembly that includes an upper B-pillar extending from a longitudinal roof rail that extends between a pair of transverse roof bows. The vehicle may also include a frame assembly. The frame assembly may include a lower B-pillar that extends from a rocker panel to a beltline of the vehicle. The lower B-pillar may include an upper end that defines a receptacle that may receive at least 50% of the upper B-pillar when the roof assembly is assembled to the frame assembly.
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