Cross folding convertible top with one piece one bow

US6802554B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• CTS Fahrzeug-Dachsysteme GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Jan Just · Bloomfield Hills, US
• Berthold Klein · Rutesheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 15, 2003
• Grant date: Oct 12, 2004
• Expiry date: Oct 15, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60J7/1286
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A convertible top having right and left side rails that fold toward each other as the convertible top is retracted. A segmented one bow is connected by a linkage to the side rails. The side rails being shiftable from an extended position wherein they extend longitudinally relative to the vehicle to a retracted position wherein the side rails extend transversely relative to the vehicle. A one piece one bow is latched to the windshield header in the extended position and is stored in a storage compartment when the convertible top is retracted.