Soft top mount and accessory rail for recreational vehicles
US11897321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/106
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A recreational vehicle with side by side seating has or can receive an overhead tubular framework with an accessory rail removably attached to an overhead cross member of the tubular framework. The accessory rail providing an anchor for a forward edge of a soft top with the soft top wrapping around the overhead cross member and extending rearwardly and being supported by and secured to the tubular framework. The soft top covering the side by side seating region. The accessory rail having three functional portions positioned circumferentially about an axis of the rail. A first functional portion providing the fixed anchor for the forward edge of the soft top, another functional portion providing interface and attachment features for connecting the rail to the overhead cross member, and another functional portion providing accessory mounting with variable positioning and attachment of an array of accessories above and forward of the side by side seating region.
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