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Convertible assemblies for vehicles

US9457644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6References

17Claims

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Assignee

WEBASTO-EDSCHA CABRIO GMBH · DE

Inventors

Jason Bowles · Owosso, US
Magnus Sviberg · Stockdorf, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2014
Grant date	Oct 4, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 19, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60J7/12
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A convertible top for a vehicle includes a convertible top assembly having a pivotally interconnected link arrangement between a forward assembly and an aft assembly. The forward assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the aft assembly from a closed position to a first retracted position. The aft assembly is configured to pivotally move relative to the vehicle framework and the forward assembly from the first retracted position to a lowered storage position. Methods for opening the convertible top assembly are also provided.

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