Patent · US Expired

Golf car top

US6883846B2 · kind B2 · utility

21Cited by
29References
65Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateApr 26, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S280/05
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A top for a small vehicle, such as a golf car, has a roof member and a set of struts that are pivotally attached to the roof member. The struts can be folded for shipping and storage. The top also has features that accommodate stacking of tops for shipping and storage. In addition, a handle is located inboard of an outer periphery of the roof member so that a hand grasping the handle is not exposed outside of the periphery. Furthermore, in one arrangement, the handle is mounted at a location that keeps an occupant's arm within the periphery if the handle is properly grasped. An improved drainage system also is provided to minimize splashing toward occupants.

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