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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 2007
Filed:
Feb. 16, 2006
Hiroaki Mori, Kaita-cho, JP;
Hiroki Tanoue, Fuchu-cho, JP;
Hiroaki Mori, Kaita-cho, JP;
Hiroki Tanoue, Fuchu-cho, JP;
Mazda Motor Corporation, Hiroshima, JP;
Abstract
Disclosed is a convertible top assembly for a vehicle, which comprises a pair of reinforcing plate memberseach attached to an inner surface of a lower region in a corresponding one of right and left lateral edges of a convertible top, and connection means X (plate spring) for connecting between a main linkand each of the reinforcing plate members, whereby the rigidity of the lower region in each of the right and left lateral edges of the convertible topis increased to ensure a sufficient sealing between the convertible topand a vehicle bodyin a closed position of the convertible topin a simplified structure.