Vehicle roof architecture for removable soft top or hardtop cover
US7900991B2 · kind B2 · utility
7Cited by
9References
13Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/194
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roof system for a vehicle that has a roof support structure to which a hardtop roof (34) or a retractable soft top roof (62) may be latched. The roof support structure includes a transverse reel that extends transversely relative to the vehicle direction and is connected to a panel that is also connected to the rear rail. The hardtop includes a rigid panel and a frame. The soft top is supported on attached bows with which the soft top is stored in a cassette after removal.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.