Joint locking device for a convertible roof system

Details Joint locking device for a convertible roof system Joint locking device for a convertible roof system

2008-03-11

2008-03-11

Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S122000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11477511

ABSTRACT:
A joint locking device for a convertible roof system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, an outfolding convertible roof employs a device for deterring member-to-member movement when fully raised. A further aspect of the present invention employs a linearly moving lock for a convertible roof joint, which may be automatically actuated and/or manually actuated. Still another aspect of the present invention provides a joint lock at the A-joint, B-joint, C-joint and/or another joint of the convertible roof top stack mechanism.

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Drawings of Toyota Celica Outfolding Top Stack Mechanism, 4 pages (offered for sale in U.S. prior to 2004).
Photographs of A-joint in Outfolding Top Stack Mechanism, 2 pages (offered for sale in U.S. prior to 2004).

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