Soft top conversion assemblies, systems and methods
US11890920B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1226
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Improved soft top assemblies, systems, and methods to cover an open space above the driver and passenger seats of an automobile provide or use precision molded frame elements with interconnecting fastening assemblies to support a soft top cover attached to forward and rearward frame elements. A centrally hinged and pivoting stabilizing bar fitted within frame side elements maintains support and stability to the soft top cover. Forward and rearward frame elements provide mating surfaces matching existing OEM attachment points for a removable fitted hard top for the automobile. Each frame side element underside includes a channel sized to receive a corresponding closed automobile door windshield.
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