Z-fold convertible top supporting retractable quarter window
US9238401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1265
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A Z-fold convertible top has a frame supporting a textile cover. The frame includes support in the form of at least one of a pair of pivoted rails rigidly mounted to a bow, stabilizing other pivoted rails. The stability may be employed to displace a quarter window with the rail in a manner that provides a compact top stack packaged in the vehicle body. The stability is also employed to coordinate sealing engagement of the quarter window with a cloth control link pivoted to the vehicle body ground, but displacing the cloth away from the window during retraction. A worm link may enhance interaction between the cloth control link and the rail supporting a quarter window.
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