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Device for supporting a rear bow of an automotive convertible top

US5681069A · kind A · utility

1Cited by
15References
6Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 17, 1996
Grant dateOct 28, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/65
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A prop device for assembly on a vehicle having a convertible top and a tonneau cover. The prop device is adapted to support a five bow of the convertible top in a suspended position. The prop device includes a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted on the tonneau cover and a pivoting arm attached to the mounting bracket at a first end thereof. The pivoting arm has a curved bow engaging portion at a second end thereof.

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