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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 27, 2007
Applicants:
Michael T. Willard, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Jan Just, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Inventors:
Michael T. Willard, Harrison Township, MI (US);
Jan Just, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Assignee:
Magna Car Top Systems GmbH, Troy, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60J 7/08 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A tri-fold convertible top is disclosed that is stowed in a storage compartment with a five bow oriented at an angle of between 30° and 60° relative to the vehicle belt line. The top may be tensioned by a power cylinder and linkage that raises both a one bow and the five bow when the top is initially retracted. A main power cylinder is connected to the top stack and a main pivot bracket that lifts a rear rail above the belt line during the extension and retraction cycle.