Compactly stored tri-fold convertible top

Details Compactly stored tri-fold convertible top Compactly stored tri-fold convertible top

2007-09-27

2011-10-25

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S122000, C296S107080, C296S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042856

ABSTRACT:
A tri-fold convertible top is disclosed that is stowed in a storage compartment with a five bow oriented at an angle of between 30° and 60° relative to the vehicle belt line. The top may be tensioned by a power cylinder and linkage that raises both a one bow and the five bow when the top is initially retracted. A main power cylinder is connected to the top stack and a main pivot bracket that lifts a rear rail above the belt line during the extension and retraction cycle.

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