Integrated rod attachment top
US9950598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J7/1291
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cover assembly (10) for a vehicle having an integrated fiber windshield rod (14) that is connected to a windshield area and held in place using windshield footman loop portions (22) eliminating the need for a windshield channel or windshield header. The windshield footman loop portions (22) have a plate (24) with a snap stud (26) for attaching a snap eyelet (32) of a web strap (30) to secure the fiber windshield rod (14) in place, which is connected to a fabric cover. The cover assembly (10) has a plurality of straps (16, 20) to secure the sides and rear of the cover assembly to sport bars (18, 21) of the vehicle. The fabric cover assembly (10) creates a sun screen and/or soft top liner effect over at least the vehicle cockpit and is storable in the installed position while the vehicle roof hard top roof assembly or soft top roof assembly is also in installed position on the vehicle.
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