Retractable hardtop with two-piece rear section and removable front roof panels
US7896423B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/145
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A top for a vehicle that has a stationary support disposed between removable panels forward of the support and a multiple section retractable hardtop rearward of the support. The detachable roof panels are provided in front of the stationary support and extend across the vehicle laterally and to the windshield header when installed. A two piece retractable hardtop is provided rearward of the stationary support that has a back light that is disposed to cover a back light opening in an extended position and is detached from the back light opening in a retracted position.
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