Patent ID: 7866726
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A convertible top assembly for a motor vehicle, said convertible top comprising: a rear panel; a front panel movably coupled to the rear panel and movable relative to the rear panel between an extended position extending between the rear panel and a windshield header of the vehicle and a retracted position stacked with respect to the rear panel; a pair of outer side panels movably coupled to the rear panel for movement between a use position extending outwardly from opposite sides of the rear panel and a stowed position disposed inwardly from the use position; and an articulating mechanism operatively connecting the outer side panels and the front panel so as to cause movement of the outer side panels between the use position and the stowed position in response to movement of the front panel between the extended position and the retracted position, respectively, the articulating mechanism including a four bar linkage pivotally interconnecting the front panel and the rear panel, the four bar linkage providing movement of the front panel relative to the rear panel between the extended position and the retracted position.