Retractable hardtop with extended buttresses and an active rear window
US7621583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/0076
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable hardtop for a vehicle is disclosed that includes a unitary roof panel, an active rear window and a four bar link. The four bar link includes a pair of buttress panels and a pair of rear rails that are connected to the roof panel and the vehicle. No structural members of the retractable hard top interconnect the lower portion of the buttress panels or the rear rails between the pivot connections to the roof and the pivot connections to the vehicle.
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