Retractable vehicle top and combined package shelf and tonneau cover
US7758100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/202
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A retractable hardtop assembly is provided for a vehicle. A retractable hardtop assembly includes a front section that is connected by a linkage to a vehicle and a rearward portion that is connected by a separate linkage to a decklid of the vehicle. A package shelf/tonneau is secured by a linkage to the back section of the linkage. The package shelf/tonneau is moved from a package/shelf position below the rearward portion of the roof to a tonneau position above the retractable roof when the retractable roof is disposed in the storage compartment. The package shelf/tonneau is moved between the front portion of the roof and rearward portion of the roof during the extension and retraction cycles. The package shelf/tonneau may be rotated 360° as it is moved between the package shelf and tonneau positions.
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