Patent ID: 7658008
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: B60J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of making a top stack linkage for a convertible top for a vehicle, comprising: heating magnesium to a thixotropic state; injecting the magnesium in the thixotropic state to form a one bow and front rail portion, wherein the front rail is formed as an integral part of the one bow; injecting the magnesium in the thixotropic state to form a plurality of side rails; injecting the magnesium in the thixotropic state to form a plurality of links; injecting magnesium in the thixotrophic state to form a plurality of end portions; providing a plurality of central portions on each of a plurality of bows; and assembling the integral one bow and the front rail portion, side rails and links together, and assembling two of the end portions to each of the central portions to form a plurality of bows of the top stack linkage for the convertible top.