Retractable top system for vehicles with movable rear section
US6971705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1247
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A convertible top for a vehicle having a vehicle body has a backlite having a first position corresponding to a retracted position of the convertible top and a second position corresponding to a deployed position of the convertible top. A floating bow is connected to the backlite, the floating bow having a raised position when the backlite is in the second position and a lowered position when the backlite is in the first position. An attachment device connects the floating bow to the vehicle body, the attachment device including a base section attachable to the vehicle body and an adjustment section connected to the floating bow and moveable with respect to the base section for adjusting the raised position of the floating bow.
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