Convertible top having movable outboard panels

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Dayoan, Glenn (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S107170, C296S065160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07866726

ABSTRACT:
A convertible top assembly for a motor vehicle includes a rear panel, a front panel and a pair of outer side panels. The front panel is movably coupled to the rear panel and movable relative to the rear panel between an extended position extending between the rear panel and a windshield header of the vehicle and a retracted position stacked with the rear panel. The outer side panels are movably coupled to the rear panel for movement between a use position extending outwardly from opposite sides of the rear panel and a stowed position disposed inwardly from the use position. The convertible top assembly further includes a linkage operatively connecting the front panel and outer side panels so as to cause movement of the outer side panels between the use position and the stowed position in response to movement of the front panel between the extended position and the retracted position, respectively.

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