Method of functioning the retractable hard top system for convertible vehicles
OwnerDaniel VILCELARUinventor
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Abstract
Method of functioning the retractable hard top system for convertible vehicles which implies splitting the ceiling in the middle (through the longitudinal axis of the vehicle), moving the rear window with the frame-like area around it on top of the trunk lid, opening the upper areas of the rear wings and folding compactly the remaining components of the roof inside the lateral areas of the trunk. This method significantly increases the usable volume of the luggage compartment and offers an easier access to the items carried in the trunk. Also, this method requires a less complex operation system which leads to less expensive manufacturing and maintenance costs.
Claims6
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle wherein the horizontal part of the roof consists of two segments connecting the front pillars and the rear pillars and two elements identical in shape and size obtained by splitting the ceiling in the middle throughout the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle according to claim number 1 characterized in that the two horizontal elements of the ceiling detach from one another throughout the longitudinal axis of the vehicle by raising their lateral sides away from the segments connecting the front pillars and the rear pillars.
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle according to claim number 2 characterized in that the rear window with a frame-like area around it are moved and fixed on top of the trunk lid.
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle according to claim number 3 wherein the upper areas of the rear wings open to the sides forming two openings to access the lateral areas inside the trunk.
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle according to claim number 4 wherein the two symmetrical assemblies formed by the rear pillars, the connecting segments of the front pillars and the rear pillars and the horizontal elements of the ceiling move to the rear of the vehicle and folds compactly through the openings made by the upper parts of the rear wings into the lateral sides of the boot.
A method of functioning the convertible system on a hard top convertible vehicle characterized in that when the hard top is open the base of the two arms that move the rear window and its frame detach from the surrounding area in order to let the rear window to move together with the trunk lid when it is opening or closing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.