Convertible top with improved geometry

Details Convertible top with improved geometry Convertible top with improved geometry

1991-04-11

1992-11-10

Song, Robert R.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

296117, B60J 712

Patent

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051618524

ABSTRACT:
A vehicle convertible top linkage assembly having improved means for controlling the articulation of the convertible top as it is raised and lowered. This linkage assembly includes a pair of pillar links that are pivotally coupled to the vehicle and a pair of balance links that control the articulation of the convertible top. The balance links are coupled to the linkage assembly by coupling means that simultaneously allow the balance links to be pivotally and longitudinally displaced. Longitudinal displacement of the balance links is accomplished by a variety of displacing means and serves the purpose of actuating the control links. These displacing means displace the balance link when the convertible top is being raised and lowered to provide various paths of movement.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3994524 (1976-11-01), Lehmann
patent: 4712828 (1987-12-01), Albrecht
patent: 4936626 (1990-06-01), Gmeiner et al.
patent: 4984841 (1991-01-01), Bauer et al.
patent: 5004291 (1991-04-01), Bauer et al.

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