Vehicle convertible top systems

US11433749B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FCA US LLC. · US

Inventors

• Michael S Boyle · Berkley, US
• Mikil L Sockow · Troy, US
• David Fischer · Chappaqua, US
• Cole T Schaenzer · Royal Oak, US
• Robert Rizzo · Waldenburg, US
• Christopher J. Allen · Pleasant Ridge, US
• Jimmy L Suder · Ortonville, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 17, 2020
• Grant date: Sep 6, 2022
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B62D33/04
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle includes a vehicle body including a truck bed at least partially defining a cargo area, a vehicle interior with front passenger seating and rear passenger seating, and a modular, multi-component hard top assembly. The hard top assembly is configured to selectively and removably couple interchangeably between (i) the vehicle body to provide an enclosed configuration at least partially enclosing the vehicle interior, and (ii) the truck bed to function as a truck bed storage cover to enclose the cargo area and provide a securable storage compartment. The multi-component hard top assembly is detachable from the vehicle body to provide an open air configuration for the vehicle interior.