Convertible top mechanism with inwardly articulating...

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2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Pedder, Dennis H. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S121000, C296S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11114928

ABSTRACT:
A three-dimensional four bar linkage mechanism is described which provides in and out movement of the rear corners of a convertible top as the top is being lowered or extended which allows the storage space for the retracted top to be smaller in width than the width of the foot print of the top when extended. A drag link which is hinged at one end to one bar and connected by a ball joint to a second bar which in turn is obliquely hinged to a third bar provides the three-dimensional action.

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