Clamping arrangement for a soft top header for a sport utility or other vehicle
US7506917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/104
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clamping arrangement for removably securing an elongated header for a vehicle soft top to the windshield frame of a sport utility or other vehicle. The arrangement includes first and second clamp sections. The first section is fixedly attached to the header and the second section is pivotally mounted or otherwise movable relative to the first. The first clamp section includes a downwardly open hook portion that is positionable over a catch member of a footman loop mounted to the main body of the windshield frame. In operation of the preferred embodiment, the second clamp section engages the main body of the windshield wherein the first section and attached header are then rotated forwardly about the axis of the catch member. This forces or drives the header downwardly against the sealing cap on the top of the windshield frame where it is then secured in place.
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