Vehicle roof architecture for removable soft top or hardtop...

Details Vehicle roof architecture for removable soft top or hardtop... Vehicle roof architecture for removable soft top or hardtop...

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Morrow, Jason S (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

C296S109000, C296S219000, C296S218000, C296S107130

Reexamination Certificate

active

07900991

ABSTRACT:
A roof system for a vehicle that has a roof support structure to which a hardtop roof (34) or a retractable soft top roof (62) may be latched. The roof support structure includes a transverse reel that extends transversely relative to the vehicle direction and is connected to a panel that is also connected to the rear rail. The hardtop includes a rigid panel and a frame. The soft top is supported on attached bows with which the soft top is stored in a cassette after removal.

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