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Movable vehicular roof

US7938483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 24, 2007
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/223
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A soft top roof system for an automotive vehicle roof system having a track with a lift ramp, a slider that is moveable along the track, and an arm connected to the slider at a pivot and moveable from a neutral position to a lift position. The system includes at least two cross bow connections located on the arm above the pivot point and a guide located on the arm opposite the at least two cross bow connections, the guide moves along the lift ramp.

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