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Manually removed cover and articulated cover supports for a vehicle

US7469954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2005
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A removable top assembly for a vehicle and method of providing a removable top cover for a vehicle is provided. The removable top assembly includes a fabric cover over a frame. The frame includes a rear bow that is pivotally connected on opposite sides to side rails and a C-pillar. A one bow is latched to a fixed transverse beam. A two bow is detachably secured to right and left side rails that are in turn attached to right and left fixed side beams of the vehicle.

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