Removeable fabric top for vehicle
US7121619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A top assembly (24) selectively covers an open top motor vehicle. The open top motor vehicle has a front mounting edge (12) and a rear mounting edge (14). The top assembly (24) includes a fabric sheet (26) and retainers (32, 34) fixedly secured along front (28) and rear (30) edges of the fabric for sealingly engaging with the front and rear edges of the open top. A pair of side frame members (31, 33) pivotally engages opposite sides of the front and rear retainers (32, 34). The side frame members (31, 33) are movable between a locked condition and a folded condition. When the side frame members are locked, the front and rear retainers (32, 34) are spaced apart drawing out said fabric sheet (26) and sealingly engaging the front and rear edges (12, 14) of the vehicle top opening. When the side frame members (31, 33) are unlocked, the top assembly folds for removal from the vehicle and storage.
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