Patent · US Expired

Retractable hard-top for an automotive vehicle

US5785375A · kind A · utility

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52References
63Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1997
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/028
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A retractable hard-top roof for an automotive vehicle is comprised of a rigid front roof section which is retractable upon a rear roof section for horizontal stowage between the front seat and the trunk. Another aspect of a retractable roof provides for a floating pivot.

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