Vehicle with removable cover
US10894467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1628
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle is described herein that includes a body structure such as a windshield and/or a windshield frame, a compartment such as a passenger compartment, one or more body panels around the compartment, and an at least partially floating cover, such as a roof, disposed over the compartment. The floating cover includes one or more body structure mounts and an overhang extending from the body structure over the compartment to an aft portion of the compartment. Other similar embodiments include features such as support structures, support structure mounts that mount the floating cover to the support structures, and various aerodynamic features incorporated into the floating cover. For example, some embodiments include roll bars and roll bar mounts, aerodynamic arcs, and aerodynamically continuous surfaces.
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