Automotive convertible top attaching construction
US6206450A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1291
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is provided an automotive convertible top attaching construction in which a roof is opened, and an open portion is covered with a top cloth, characterized in that the front end portion of the top cloth 12 is mounted to a top fixing panel 15, a frame 16 supporting the top fixing panel 15 is pivotally mounted on both sides of the open portion rotatably in the longitudinal direction of vehicle body, and the top fixing panel 15 is mounted to the frame 16 rotatably with respect to the axis in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the flattering of the top cloth 12 can be prevented when the top cloth 12 is open. Thereby, the entrance of wind into the folded top cloth can be prevented when a sun roof portion is open, and the appearance can be improved.
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