Convertible top

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1986-03-28

1987-09-15

Reeves, Robert B.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

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296146, 296107, B60J 118, B60J 712

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046935096

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a convertible top and support arrangement for the rear window. The present invention provides a convertible top with a top cover overlay type seal between the glass and cover. In the present invention's preferred embodiment, the window is cantileveredly supported at its rearward end. At its forward end the window is supported via a linkage with a cabled tension stabilizer. The arrangement provides increased stabilizing force with minimum tension in the cable or in the cantilevered support mechanism.

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