Convertible top with skylight
US7896422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2021/135
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A convertible top for a vehicle that is provided with a dynamic roll bar or dynamic occupant head protection system. The convertible top has a skylight that is retained in a skylight opening formed in the flexible cover of the convertible top. The skylight may be supported on one of the bows of the convertible top or may be supported on a skylight linkage that cooperates with the top stack linkage. In the event that a need for the roll bar is sensed by the vehicle resulting in the actuation of the roll bar assembly, the roll bar assembly may break the skylight in the course of deployment to assure fully deployment of the roll bar assembly.
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