Patent ID: 7118160
Filing Date: 2006-10-10
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. An automotive convertible roof, top stack linkage mechanism comprising: a forwardmost roof bow having a surface that faces upwardly when in its fully extended position; a balance link; a first roof rail having a first end pivotally attached to the balance link; a second roof rail having a first end pivotally attached to a second end of the first roof rail and a second end pivotally attached to the roof bow; a first actuating link having one end pivotally attached to the second roof rail; a first control link having one end pivotally attached to the roof bow and another end pivotally attached to the first actuating link; a second control link having one end pivotally attached to the first roof rail and another end pivotally attached to the first actuating link; and a second actuating link having an end pivotally attached to a second end of the first actuating link and another end pivotally attached to the balance link; wherein the upper surface of the forwardmost roof bow continues to face upwardly when in its fully retracted position.