Convertible roof bow control mechanism

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Patel, Kiran B. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S117000, C296S107010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100962

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle convertible roof including a rearmost roof member, a side roof rail, an actuator and a link having a length that varies between a first length and a second as the rearmost roof member moves between a nominal and raised position. The adjustable length link is fixed at the second length during retraction and extension of the side roof rail of the vehicle convertible roof.

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