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Convertible top having a fabric outer skin

US9090148B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

WEBASTO SE · DE

Inventors

Frank Kiesewetter · Germering, DE
Jan Woköck · Bad Aibling, DE
Thomas Dintner · Fürstenfeldbruck, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 5, 2012
Grant date	Jul 28, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 5, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB32B2605/08
WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a convertible top, comprising a top linkage, which can be moved between an open position that opens the vehicle interior upward and a closed position that covers the vehicle interior above and which as a link assembly on both sides with respect to a vertical vehicle longitudinal center plane, and at least one top element that is at least largely rigid, which top element extends between the link assemblies arranged on both sides. The top element is designed as a plastic composite component that comprises a substrate structure, which is formed on an outer skin that is made of a textile material having a rubber back lining.

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