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Manually foldable top for automobile vehicles

US4741571A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1986
Grant dateMay 3, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/1265
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A manually foldable top for automobile vehicles is disclosed which includes a pivot bracket for installing the top on a vehicle body and further includes a spring assembly operatively attached to a side arm assembly for movement of the foldable top from a closed position to an open position; an arcuate slotted hinge mechanism for moving a back window on the foldable top between an open and a closed position, including a seal for forming a sealed window when the window is in the closed position; a linkage and securing assembly for securing the top to the vehicle body when the top is in the closed position; and, a camming bolt for adjusting the position of the foldable top with respect to the vehicle body.

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