Folding top for a passenger vehicle
US8075042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J10/90
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A frame assembly of a folding top for a vehicle includes a front roof bow, a front support having a rear control arm, and a middle support having a front control arm. The rear end of the front support and the front end of the middle support face one another. The front roof bow and the front end of the front support are connected together through a first bolt connection. The rear end of the front support and the rear control arm are connected together through a second bolt connection. The front control arm and the front end of the middle support are connected together through a third bolt connection. The rear control arm and the front control arm are connected together at a joint such that the front support and the middle support are connected together.
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