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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2016
Bestop, Inc., Louisville, CO (US);
Stephen J. Lewis, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Tavis Lutzka, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Bestop, Inc., Louisville, CO (US);
Abstract
A soft top assembly which includes lift assist with improved fabric management and a lift assist locking mechanism. The soft top is rotatable between a closed, open sunroof position, and open position. When a cam of the lift assist locking mechanism is in a locked position, the soft top is prevented from moving from the open sunroof position to the open position. When a release mechanism of the lift assist is actuated, the cam is moved to an unlocked position allowing the soft top to be moved rearward into the open position. A handle lockout of the lift assist locking mechanism selectively positions a cam lockout to prevent the soft top from moving/rotating back to the open sunroof position.