Convertible roof system

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Gutman, H (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

Reexamination Certificate

active

07100964

ABSTRACT:
In accordance with the present invention, a convertible roof system is provided which includes rotary actuators which are operable to pivot the roof rails relative to one another and a portion of the actuator is disposed within one of the roof rails. In another aspect of the present invention, a convertible roof for an automotive vehicle is provided which includes a retractable roof cover with a flexible portion and at least three rotary actuators that are each located at a pivot joint between the roof rails and are operable to rotate the roof rails relative to one another or to the vehicle.

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