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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2007
Robert E. Fallis, Iii, Rochester, MI (US);
Michael T. Willard, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Robert D. Wiechowski, Warren, MI (US);
Robert E. Fallis, III, Rochester, MI (US);
Michael T. Willard, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Robert D. Wiechowski, Warren, MI (US);
Magna Car Top Systems GmbH, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
A roof system for a vehicle that has a roof support structure to which a hardtop roof () or a retractable soft top roof () 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.