Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Standing
Patent
1989-09-28
1991-06-25
Focarino, Margaret A.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Standing
296118, 160 841, B60D 2506
Patent
active
050261096
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a segmented cover system utilizing a series of cover sections, which can be of any size and shape, and a series of curved or straight supporting bows to form a cover assembly which allows for the easy replacement of a cover section or a bow without disassembling the entire cover system. The present cover assembly preferably utilizes a series of standard cover sections which are detachably secured to the two adjacent supporting bows. Preferably, the supporting bows are curved and consist of a bow center section and two easily removable bow end sections. The unique design, construction and interaction of the cover sections, the bow center sections and the bow ends enable damaged cover sections and bows to easily be removed and replaced without disassembling or removing the cover system from its location. A drive assembly can be used to extend and retract the segmented cover system of the present invention.
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Focarino Margaret A.
Pape Joseph D.
Sundance, Inc.
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