Abstract: In a vehicle roof structure of an automobile, a front part of a roof panel is formed into an arch configuration which declines gradually while a rear part of the roof panel is formed flat. Stiffeners, each of which has a U-shaped cross section, are provided on the rear part of the roof panel, side edge portions of each of the stiffeners are folded back.

Abstract: A releasable linking unit has first and second support elements designed to be applied one against the other, said first support element having a catch loop; a hook joined to said second support element and displaceable relative to this second support element; control means having means for guiding the hook between a locked position and an unlocked position. The guide means are designed to bias the two support elements one against the other when the hook is fully displaced from its intermediate position into its locked position. The invention has application to the roofs of motor vehicles.

Abstract: A four-wheeled utility vehicle has: a body frame; a driver's seat disposed on the body frame; and a cabin frame having a front portion and surrounding the driver's seat. The front portion has a pair of lower end portions with vertical joining surfaces. The lower end portions are joined to right and left side surfaces of the body frame via the vertical joining surfaces with bolts having horizontal axes.

Abstract: A passenger compartment cover for a convertible vehicle for screening out debris, sunlight glare, and insects from the users in the passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle. The passenger compartment cover for a convertible vehicle includes sheets of mesh material being securely attached to one another and being adapted to cover a passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle; and also includes pieces of mesh material being fastenable to the sheets of mesh material and forming windows therein; and further includes fastening members being attached to the sheets of mesh material and the pieces of mesh material for fastening the sheets of mesh material and the pieces of mesh material to the convertible vehicle.

Abstract: A four post ROPS is provided with left and right front vertical posts and left and right rear vertical posts. The rear vertical posts have a bottom portion that extends upwardly, forwardly and outwardly from the floor of the operator's station. Each left and right front vertical post has an arrowhead shaped cross section. The arrow shaped cross section has a main lobe, a secondary lobe and a connecting portion located between the two lobes. The arrowhead shaped cross section defines a windshield channel for receiving the side edge of the windshield, and a side door channel for receiving the side edge of the side door. The arrowhead shape has an elongated axis that is in line with the line of sight of the operator when driving the backhoe loader.

Abstract: A bumper apparatus for a vehicle includes a first reinforcement, and a second reinforcement extending in the vehicle width-wise direction. The second reinforcement has a first outer wall at a side remote relative to the vehicle body, an inner wall at a near side relative to the vehicle body, and a first top wall and a first bottom wall connecting the first outer wall with the inner wall. The second reinforcement further includes two end portions and an intermediate portion located between the end portions, with both end portions being fixed to the vehicle body via the first reinforcement. At least a portion of the inner wall disposed in the intermediate portion being caved in to gradually approach toward the first outer wall from the both end portions.

Abstract: An interior enclosure extends along a door frame of a sport utility vehicle from a rollover bar to a dashboard. The interior enclosure comprises two parallel bars. Each parallel bar has a horizontal portion with a rear edge which is adapted to mount to a rollover bar. Each parallel bar further has a leading portion which extends forwardly and downwardly from the horizontal portion. The distal end of the leading portion being mounted to a dashboard. A center cross bar extends between the two horizontal portions proximate to the leading portion.

Abstract: The present invention (with reference to FIG. 1) relates to a vehicle (10) having a removable rigid roof (20) which can be attached by releasable attachment means above and covering a cabin of the vehicle 10. The removable rigid roof (20) is provided with a pair of hinged sections (40) each hingedly connected to the remainder of the removable rigid roof (20). Each hinged section (40) can be pivoted between a first position in which the hinged section (40) lies in the plane of the rigid roof (20) and a second position in which the hinged section is pivoted upwardly out of the plane of the rigid roof (20). Each hinged section (40) has a transverse edge which lies above one of a pair of doors of the vehicle (10) when the hinged section is in the first position thereof. Pivoting of each hinged section (40) to the second position thereof creates an aperture lying adjacent one of the pair of doors, which aperture aids ingress to and egress from the vehicle (10).

Abstract: A bumper beam extension for a bumper beam having left and right bumper beam extensions and a method for manufacturing the bumper beam extensions to provide impact crush resistance is disclosed. The bumper beam extensions include an insert end contoured and sized to fit in the end of the bumper beam and a main body portion having substantially a rearwardly facing saddle shape that includes an upper wing and a lower wing joined at a bight section. The main body portion is blow molded to configure the bight section to taper from a preselected distance from a forward wall of the main body portion until it is face to face with the forward wall. For increased stiffness, the bumper beam may be welded to a frame of a vehicle.

Abstract: In a bumper bar for vehicles, the bar is extended in one dimension, has a closed cross-section and two ends and includes at least one front flange, one rear flange, one top side and one bottom side. The bumper bar has at least one part of the rear flange, lying along the bar, in contact with at least one part of the front flange, also lying along the bar. In the method for manufacturing the bumper bar, the at least one part of the rear flange is wholly or partially pressed in towards the at least one part of the front flange.

Abstract: A tailgate sealing arrangement for sport utility and other vehicles having a removable, flexible top. The sealing arrangement includes an elongated, rigid member attached to the lower section of the rear portion of the flexible top. The rigid member is removably mounted to extend across the tailgate opening and has a flexible seal depending downwardly from it. The tailgate in the preferred embodiment is mounted for pivotal movement about a vertical axis and has a horizontally extending, flat, upper surface. In operation and as the tailgate is closed, the depending seal contacts and wipes across the flat, upper surface of the tailgate to form an effective sealing arrangement. All of this is done without having to disturb or otherwise manipulate the top.

Abstract: A four post ROPS is provided with left and right front vertical posts and left and right rear vertical posts. The rear vertical posts have a bottom portion that extends upwardly, forwardly and outwardly from the floor of the operator's station. Each left and right front vertical post has an arrowhead shaped cross section. The arrow shaped cross section has a main lobe, a secondary lobe and a connecting portion located between the two lobes. The arrowhead shaped cross section defines a windshield channel for receiving the side edge of the windshield, and a side door channel for receiving the side edge of the side door. The arrowhead shape has an elongated axis that is in line with the line of sight of the operator when driving the backhoe loader.

Abstract: A four post ROPS is provided with left and right front vertical posts and left and right rear vertical posts. The rear vertical posts have a bottom portion that extends upwardly, forwardly and outwardly from the floor of the operator's station. Each left and right front vertical post has an arrowhead shaped cross section. The arrow shaped cross section has a main lobe, a secondary lobe and a connecting portion located between the two lobes. The arrowhead shaped cross section defines a windshield channel for receiving the side edge of the windshield, and a side door channel for receiving the side edge of the side door. The arrowhead shape has an elongated axis that is in line with the line of sight of the operator when driving the backhoe loader.

Abstract: A protective apparatus for use in an industrial vehicle having an operator station including a protective member adapted to be connected with the vehicle so as to be generally disposed above the operator station. The protective member has a plurality of apertures configured to allow sound waves from vibrations of the vehicle to propagate through the protective member while generally preventing solid objects from falling through the protective member.

Abstract: A one piece rotational molded roof for a vehicle cab is provided in which separate inlet and outlet air ducts are molded in the roof. The ducts are formed by molding upper and lower panels that are widely spaced to form the ducts and which are closely spaced about the periphery of the ducts. After a solid surface layer is molded, a second resin charge containing a foaming agent is dropped in the mold. This resin coats interior of the solid surface layer and later foams. The foam expands and extends completely between the closely spaced upper and lower panels of the solid surface layer to seal between the inlet and outlet air ducts. The foam is rigid to strengthen the roof.

Abstract: A two-piece hardtop for sport utility vehicles. The hardtop has front and rear roof sections removably securable to each other. The front and rear sections have overlapping portions, each of which has an inverted U-shape with vertically extending legs and a horizontally extending base between them. The U-shapes nest together with side latches being provided between adjacent legs of the front and rear sections to draw the two pieces vertically together and secure them in place. Other features include a sealing member that is provided between the nested roof sections and a gutter that is created between the sealing member and the rear roof section. The gutter helps to effectively direct water away from between the two roof sections and the vehicle. Additionally, an improved air vent is provided that allowing air to flow out from the interior of the vehicle without letting water enter the vehicle through it.

Abstract: Retainer arrangements for removably attaching flexible tops to sports utility, convertible, and other vehicles. The arrangements include a belt or flange which is sewn or otherwise attached to the flexible top and a U-shaped channel which is formed on the vehicle body. In the preferred embodiments. the belt or flange is received in the U-shaped channel and a mating protuberance and recess arrangement is provided to removably lock the flange in the channel.

Abstract: A lawn or yard tractor personal enclosure has a frame supported on the tractor, conveniently by attachment to a seat mounting position. The enclosure has a top frame, back supports and support members attaching the supports to the tractor. A flexible enclosure, for example of netting, fits over the frame and is contoured to suit the tractor. L-shaped brackets at the lower ends of the back supports include quick release mounts to releasably attach the enclosure to a tractor.

Abstract: In order to prevent the entrance of water or other liquids into the inside of a canvas top, to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles and a positional shift at the time of assembling the canvas top, to prevent wind noise generated at the time of vehicle running, and to increase the work efficiency for assembling the canvas top, a flap 11 provided with a hook 10 is attached to the rear end portion (a canvas 6a of a depending portion 6 of a top deck 7) of a canvas covering an open portion 3 of an automobile, and the rear end portion 6a of the canvas is attached to a vehicle body in a state in which the hook 10 is engaged with an engagement portion (an engagement groove 17 in a garnish 15) provided on the vehicle body side.

Abstract: A secure coverlet for the rear portion of a vehicle having a roll bar comprising interconnecting rigid panels that provide resistance to wind and rain, and secure the contents of the rear compartment despite the protruding roll bar posts.

Abstract: Retainer arrangements for removably attaching flexible tops to sport utility, convertible, and other vehicles. The arrangements include a belt or flange which is sewn or otherwise attached to the flexible top and a U-shaped channel member which is formed on the vehicle body. In the preferred embodiments, the belt or flange is received in the U-shaped channel member and a mating protuberance and recess arrangement is provided to removably lock the flange in the channel member.

Abstract: A new soft-top type vehicle cover for preventing theft. The inventive device includes a cover member that is adapted for extending over a passenger compartment of the vehicle between an upper edge of a windshield of the vehicle and a rear of the vehicle. The cover member has a roof portion, a rear portion, and a pair of door portions. Each of the door portions has a door window opening. A plurality of pairs of window tracks are adapted for coupling to vertical sides of the window openings. One pair of window tracks is coupled to the sides of one of the door window openings. Another pair of window tracks is coupled to the sides of another of the door window openings. A plurality of transparent window panes are disposed in a window opening between a pair of window tracks. Each of the window panes has a top, a bottom, and a pair of side ends and is deformable. The window panes in the door window openings slide out of lower ends of the window tracks as they move from a closed position towards an opened position.

Abstract: A cab enclosure for an ATV vehicle is presented. The cab enclosure is made of clear polycarbonate sheets. A lower main frame is rectangular and is bolted onto the front and rear luggage racks of an ATV vehicle. The cab has a clear top, sides, front windshield and rear window so that the operator has an unobstructed field of vision. The cab's lower sides extend to the floor boards. A flexible vinyl flap is attached inside the cab to the front and rear cargo areas of the unit. The flaps are also attached to the rear fenders and snugly fit around the seat, hood, and other areas of the vehicle. The cab provides a virtually unobstructed view to the operator, but also keeps out the rain or snow as well as helping to heat the vehicle by retaining the heat generated by the motor. The cab is easily removed by unfastening the securing bolts and lifting the cab from the ATV vehicle.

Abstract: A replacement two-piece rigid top for a sport utility vehicle. Two-piece top is provided with a rigid shell member that covers and at least partially encloses the passenger area and rear cargo area of the sport utility vehicle, a removable rigid roof panel that covers the forward passenger/driver area, and door panel members that are removably engaged with and secured to the factory-installed half-doors on certain sport utility vehicles. Rigid shell member is provided with a forward edge that is specially configured so as to form a forward recessed region that channels moisture away from the cabin of the sport utility vehicle. The roof panel is removably secured to rigid shell member, and, preferably, forms a weather-tight junction proximate rearward edge with rigid shell member. This allows the shell member to remain on the vehicle while allowing the roof panel to be selectively removed.

Abstract: A removable and raisable roof attached to four upright supports is mounted on an open bed trailer. Two supports are located on the left and right corners of the forward edge of the trailer; the other two supports are similarly located at the rear corners of the trailer. No side supports are necessary. Using elevating means within the supports, which can operate independently or in tandem, the front and/or rear portions of the roof can be raised and lowered separately. Using external attachable fixtures and ground mounted supports, each of the roof supports can be lifted from their mounted position on the trailer bed and the trailer driven out from under the supports and roof assembly, converting a covered van to a fully open van. If a fully enclosed trailer is desired, then tarpaulin, or other readily removable wall materials can be suspended from the roof and attached to the trailer bed.

Abstract: An operator enclosure for an agricultural tractor has a rollover protective structure (ROPS) in which the front side of the ROPS extends upward above the left, right and rear sides of the ROPS and terminates at a front upper cross member extending laterally between left and right front upright corner members. A roof pan is placed at the top of the ROPS that has a generally horizontal top panel at about the same height as the front upper cross member. The top panel of the roof curves downward to form left, right and rear side panels extending downward from the top panel to the height of the upper members of the ROPS along the left, right and rear sides. There is no front panel on the roof extending downward from the top panel. The windshield is extended upward into what had previously been the front panel of the roof. This improves the front upward visibility, an feature particularly useful in operating a front end loader on the tractor.

Abstract: A vehicle frame is described which has a step-through opening, particularly for a two-wheeler, for a vehicle having a resilient front wheel suspension, a steering device for a front wheel, a resilient rear wheel suspension for at least one rear wheel, at least one seat device for a driver and at least one protection device which extends in front of, over and behind the driver and is designed such that a laterally open cage is created for the driver which permits the stepping-through, and having an engine which is mounted essentially in front of the rear wheel and below the seat device.

Abstract: A removable hardtop including inner and outer roof panels made of molded fiber reinforced sheet molding compound. An integral roll bar is formed in the inner roof panel. A hold down clamp and bracket having horizontal, vertical and transverse flanges mounted on a horizontal edge, vertical surface and transverse surface of a B pillar of a vehicle. A method of molding the inner and outer roof panels and assembling component parts to the inner and outer roof panels is also disclosed.

Abstract: A canopy apparatus is provided for a vehicle and includes inner and outer canopy support assemblies which include inner and outer top transverse canopy beams. The canopy support assemblies are pivotally connected to the vehicle. A flexible sheet assembly is supported by the top transverse canopy beams. Outer rider members are in sliding engagement with the outer canopy struts. Inner rider members are in sliding engagement with the inner canopy struts, wherein each of the outer rider members is placed adjacent to one of the inner rider members. A pair of rotatable rider connector assemblies are provided, wherein each rotatable rider connector assembly is connected between an outer rider member and an adjacent inner rider member. With the vehicle canopy apparatus of the invention, when the vehicle is moving forward and the top transverse inner canopy beam bumps into a tree limb, the vehicle canopy apparatus yields to the tree limb and flexes backward.

Abstract: A replacement two-piece rigid top for a sport utility vehicle. Two-piece top (110) is provided with a rigid shell member (15) that covers and at least partially encloses the passenger area and rear cargo area of the sport utility vehicle, a removable rigid roof panel (20) that covers the forward passenger/driver area, and door panel members (25) that are removably engaged with and secured to the factory-installed half-doors on certain sport utility vehicles. Rigid shell member (15) is provided with a forward edge (35) that is specially configured so as to form a forward recessed region (40) that channels moisture away from the cabin of the sport utility vehicle. The roof panel (20) is removably secured to rigid shell member (15), and, preferably, forms a weather-tight junction proximate rearward edge (30) with rigid shell member (15). This allows the shell member (15) to remain on the vehicle while allowing the roof panel (20) to be selectively removed.

Abstract: Retainer arrangements for removably attaching flexible tops to sport utility, convertible, and other vehicles. The arrangements include a belt or flange which is sewn or otherwise attached to the flexible top and a U-shaped channel which is formed on the vehicle body. In the preferred embodiments, the belt or flange is received in the U-shaped channel and a mating protuberance and recess arrangement is provided to removably lock the flange in the channel.

Abstract: A new canopy attachment for mounting to a bicycle. The inventive device includes a canopy and a pair of side frames. Each side frame comprises an elongate cross bar and a pair of elongate legs. For each side frame, the upper end of one of the legs is pivotally coupled to one of the ends of the cross bar of the side frame and the upper end of another of the legs is pivotally coupled to another end of the cross bar of the side frame. The lower ends of legs of each side frame are adapted for attachment to a frame of a bicycle. The cross bar of one of the side frames is detachably coupled to one of the sides of the canopy while the cross bar of another of the side frames is detachably coupled to another of the sides of the canopy.

Abstract: The canopy has a front and rear frame coupled to a top frame such that the lower edges of the front and rear frames are forward and rearward respectively of the top frame. The front frame has an upper window pane coupled thereto and a lower window pane having its upper edge pivotally coupled to the front frame. A window pane also is provided for the rear frame. Two pairs of flexible windows are provided for the two sides of the canopy. Two seat belt members are connected to the rear frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a soft top to a motor vehicle includes a retainer member for engaging a channel located in a structural element attached to the motor vehicle. In one application, the structural element is a removable door frame having a molded-in channel which opens downwardly and is disposed above a door opening. The retainer member includes a first flange adapted to fixedly attach to a lateral edge of the top section of the soft top. The retainer member further includes a second flange for engaging the molded-in channel in an interference fit. The first flange laterally extends beyond the door of the vehicle to thereby shingle the door from condensation and rain which may gather on the soft top. In an alternative embodiment, the retainer member is configured to form a trough for carrying the condensation and rain rearward away from the door.

Abstract: A top for attachment to the frame of a boat is comprised of at least one panel member having a plurality of T-tracks arranged in spaced apart generally rectangular orientation. At least one body member is adapted to slide along each T-track and has a brake for inhibition of the sliding action. An adapter clip is attached to each body member for removable attachment of the top to the frame and additional adapter clips can be attached directly to the top for further attachment of the top to the frame.

Abstract: In order to simply and decently cover the clearance between the vehicle panel and the roll bar or support strut thereof, which extends through the vehicle panel, notches 12.sub.1 and 13.sub.1 in elements of a roll bar strut cover 10 formed in a foldable plate member made of resin are, by folding, made to form a circular enclosure, without any clearance, about a roll bar or strut thereof which is secured to a vehicle frame and which extends outside from an opening 9.sub.1 in a vehicle panel 9. A trim member 15 is mounted to the vehicle panel 9 from above the cover 10 such that the cover 10 is sandwiched between the trim member 15 and an upper surface of the vehicle panel 9. Even if there is a slight error in the mounting position of the roll bar strut 5, the strut cover 10 can move to follow the roll bar strut 5 and therefore, no clearance is generated between the cover 10 and the strut 5.

Abstract: A shelter suitable for use on a snowblower shelter may be easily collapsed for storage and includes a plurality of interconnected frame members and flexible material releasably connected thereto. The shelter may be connected to any suitable device such as a lawn mower, walking aid, or earth tiller. The arrangement has the advantage of protecting a user from precipitation and heat as well as sun rays.

Abstract: A rollover protection device for a motor vehicle has at least one rollover bar which is disposed on a vehicle-fixed structure with a deformable bearing permitting limited movement of the rollover bar relative to the vehicle-fixed structure. In particular, the bearing is elastically deformable and may have at least one deformable, particularly elastically deformable, absorber element which disposes legs of the rollover bar in receiving tubes.

Abstract: A tractor canopy attachment system includes a pair of vertical mounting brackets which are attachable on respective upright posts of a tractor roll bar and a horizontal mounting bracket which is attachable to a cross member of the roll bar. A canopy attachment frame includes a cross member attached to the canopy near the rear thereof, with a mounting flange attached to the cross member which cooperates with the horizontal mounting bracket to hold the canopy in place on the roll bar. A pair of angled braces are attached to respective ends of the cross member, with each brace being removably attachable to a respective one of the vertical mounting brackets. A plurality of easily removable pins hold the canopy mounting flange in position on the horizontal bracket and a single pin holds each angled brace in position on its respective vertical mounting bracket. With the inventive installation system, the entire canopy structure is easily installed or removed in a few minutes by a lone operator.

Abstract: A mower canopy as an add-on attachment for riding lawn mowers which includes brackets mounting front and rear struts in front of and behind the mower operator. The struts telescopingly attach to front and rear adjusters that set the height of the mower canopy. The top of each of the adjusters attaches to a molded plastic mower canopy with reinforcing ribs and reinforcing skirt. A canopy ring attached to the reinforcing skirt adds additional strength to the mower canopy. Braces prevent pivotal movement of the struts and mower canopy so that the mower canopy is easily installed and quickly removed or lowered as the need arises.

Abstract: A frame assembly for an operator's compartment includes an upper roof portion, a lower base portion, and first and second side support assemblies connected between the roof portion and the base portion. Each side support assembly includes a straight part, comprised of a formed tube, and a curved part, formed as a fabricated box section having several individual wall plates. The fabricated box section curved parts are stronger than the formed tubes and are, therefore, in the area of highest stress.

Abstract: Retainer arrangements for removably attaching flexible tops to sport utility, convertible, and other vehicles. The arrangements include a belt or flange which is sewn or otherwise attached to the flexible top and a U-shaped channel which is formed on the vehicle body. In the preferred embodiments, the belt or flange is received in the U-shaped channel and a mating protuberance and recess arrangement is provided to removably lock the flange in the channel.

Abstract: A roll assembly for use on a child's ride-on vehicle including an elongate main bar and an elongate support bar with a first end abutting the main bar. The support bar is coupled to the main bar by a universal joint assembly including a bar cap coupled to the first end of the support bar and a retention shell disposed over the main bar adjacent the support bar with the retention shell being movably engaged to the bar cap.

Abstract: A rollover bar for a motor vehicle, particularly for a convertible, is disclosed which is made up at several mutually connected frame parts and is fastened on its exterior lower ends on the stationary vehicle body. For creating a rollover bar which, while its function is good, can be manufactured in a simple and low-cost manner, requires minimal mounting space and has a low weight, it is provided that the rollover bar comprises internal-high-pressure-formed frame parts.

Abstract: A cart for transporting materials along a floor having a base positioned parallel to the floor. Positioned above the base is a rectangular cover having a first side edge, a second side edge and a back edge defining three sides of a rectangle. A first side support, a second side support and a back support each extend from the base to the cover. Four vertical supports extend from the base to contact the cover at four points substantially aligned with a first diagonal of the rectangle.

Abstract: A rollover protective structure (ROPS) for use with construction machinery includes a two-post frame having upright posts attached between a base and canopy and cross members attached between the posts. The posts are constructed from a pair of angled post members to define a box-like cross-section for the posts. The posts have rounded interior corners and square interior corners between adjacent sides thereof. Reinforcing members are attached between the adjacent sides and across the rounded interior corners to uniformly stiffen the post. Additionally, reinforcing members are attached between the base and upright posts to reinforce the intersection thereof. The reinforcing members include an upper portion attached between the post and base and a lower portion attached between the upper portion and base. The upper portion and the lower portion are constructed to collapse sequentially to maintain resistance to additional load deformation as the rollover protective structure is deformed.

Abstract: A canopy mounting device for a skid steer loader adapted for pivotally mounting a canopy on a vehicle body with a gas spring disposed between the canopy and the vehicle body in a preloaded condition, comprises: a bracket fixedly secured to the vehicle body, the bracket having a first through-hole; a hinge block attached to the canopy, the hinge block having an interlocking lug at an upper end thereof, a second through-hole formed adjacent to a lower end thereof and an abutment surface extending downward from the interlocking lug; a pivot pin inserted through the first and second through-holes to enable the canopy to be pivoted with respect to the vehicle body between a first closed position and a second open position; an interlocking ring for holding the canopy against pivotal movement into the first closed position, the interlocking ring engaged with the interlocking lug of the hinge block when the canopy is in the second open position; and a height-adjustable stopper for coming into contact with the abutmen

Abstract: A passenger car body includes a removable top constructed as a roof which covers a passenger compartment above a belt line of the body. So that the occupants have particularly good viewing conditions while the venting of the passenger compartment is good, the removable top has roof frames which bound the side windows and between which--viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle--there extend several transparent roof sections.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle enclosure for simultaneously shielding a driver and a driver's all-terrain vehicle from adverse weather conditions and terrain hazards comprises a rigid frame having an open central portion for holding a driver and an all-terrain vehicle therein and a peripheral skeletal portion therearound; a rigid skin secured over the skeletal portion of the frame to define a body, the body further having at least one door aperture and at least one window aperture disposed thereon with the door aperture allowing a driver access therein; and a frame coupling mechanism for removably coupling the body over an all-terrain vehicle such that the wheels of the all-terrain vehicle extend from the body and a driver is allowed to mount the all-terrain vehicle contained therein through the door aperture.

Abstract: A substitute top is provided to close the passenger compartment of a convertible vehicle when the folding soft top is lowered. The soft top has a pair of J-hook latches for engaging the windshield header to latch the top in sealing engagement with the windshield header. The substitute top comprises a rigid shell that has a front edge which engages the windshield header when the shell is installed. The substitute top mounts a pair of J-hook latches for engaging the header in the same manner as the soft top when the substitute top is installed to latch the substitute top in sealing engagement with the windshield header. The substitute top includes a bottom portion having a rear edge that mounts a seal strip which engages the vehicle body adjacent the top storage compartment. A C-shaped clip engages the storage well rear edge to secure the bottom portion to the vehicle body and compress the seal strip. Side flanges engage the soft top storage well side edges to locate the substitute top laterally of the vehicle.