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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2007
Frank Neubrand, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Frank Neubrand, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
A convertible top assembly for a motor vehicle includes a rear panel, a front panel and a pair of outer side panels. The front panel is movably coupled to the rear panel and movable relative to the rear panel between an extended position extending between the rear panel and a windshield header of the vehicle and a retracted position stacked with the rear panel. The outer side panels are movably coupled to the rear panel for movement between a use position extending outwardly from opposite sides of the rear panel and a stowed position disposed inwardly from the use position. The convertible top assembly further includes a linkage operatively connecting the front panel and outer side panels so as to cause movement of the outer side panels between the use position and the stowed position in response to movement of the front panel between the extended position and the retracted position, respectively.