Abstract: A retractable hardtop system with a rigid front panel and a rear portion including a pair of C-pillars and a central window panel therebetween has the window panel hingedly linked to the C-pillars and the C-pillars hingedly linked to both the vehicle body and the front panel. In a retracted position, a portion of the central window panel is articulated to an elevated position with respect to the C-pillars in order to increase usable space below the retracted system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 6, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2005
Assignee:
SSR Roofing Systems, L.L.C.
Inventors:
Frank Neubrand, Wolfgang Ulrich Richter