Patent ID: 6692061
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A convertible roof system for an automotive vehicle, the system comprising:(a) a roof cover; and (b) a top stack mechanism supporting at least a portion of said cover, said mechanism being moveable between a stowed position and a raised position, said mechanism comprising: (i) a first roof rail; (ii) a second roof rail; (iii) at least one roof bow attached to one of said rails; (iv) a first link pivotally connected to said first rail and pivotally connected to said second rail; (v) a second link pivotally connected to said first rail and pivotally connected to said second rail; (vi) at least a third moveable link; and (vii) a control link pivotally connected to one of said first and second links and connected to said third link, said control link driving movement of said first rail relative to said second rail when said mechanism moves between said stowed and raised positions.