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Removable gull-wing roof rack

US9919589B1 · kind B1 · utility

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7References
16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 2017
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 28, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60J7/11
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A detachable vehicle roof is described herein. Various embodiments may include overhead covers, hinges, and a frame. The overhead covers may cover a vehicle passenger compartment. The hinges may connect the overhead covers to the frame. The frame may be detachable from a vehicle chassis. The frame may include a rear support bar, cross-bars, and a front support bar. The cross-bars may connect the front support bar to the rear support bar. The front support bar may form a contour of an edge of a vehicle windshield. The front support bar may form a contour of an edge of a vehicle chassis. The contour may have a bend corresponding to a position on the chassis where the windshield mounts to the chassis. A buffer zone may be provided between the front support bar and the windshield, and/or between the front support bar and the chassis.

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