SOFT FRONT COCKPIT COVER
    42.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210362573A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-25

    申请号:US17340900

    申请日:2021-06-07

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A foldable roof assembly having a soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side bows are attached to a first bow member, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at a pivot point created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is a wireframe and engages with seals in the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

    SOFT FRONT COCKPIT COVER
    43.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210323389A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-21

    申请号:US17360602

    申请日:2021-06-28

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and engages with the existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

    Soft front cockpit cover
    44.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11124053B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US16556365

    申请日:2019-08-30

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to the header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and has a sealing arrangement that engages with the hard top roof portion and existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

    Soft front cockpit cover
    45.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11046158B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US17033139

    申请日:2020-09-25

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A foldable roof assembly having a soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side bows are attached to a first bow member, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at a pivot point created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is a wireframe and engages with seals in the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

    LIFT ASSIST MECHANISM FOR SOFT TOP
    46.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200180412A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-11

    申请号:US16787341

    申请日:2020-02-11

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A frame and soft top assembly which includes lift assist and improved fabric management. The assembly includes a pair of front arms pivotally attached to rear side rails and are attached to the vehicle roll bar. A plurality of fabric control bows connected with pivot links provide fabric control to the top material during pivoting of the front side rails. A pair of bow pivot links are pivotally connected to the rear side rail. A rear gas strut and a front gas strut are attached longitudinally to either side of the pair of bow pivot links, one providing lift assistance at the start of the pivotal opening of the sunroof while the other of the struts gets loaded as the top is deployed and butters the closing of the roof which also loads the strut to provide assistance in the closing direction when it is time to close the sunroof.

    Soft front cockpit cover
    47.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10442279B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-10-15

    申请号:US15783637

    申请日:2017-10-13

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    Abstract: A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide the occupant a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and engages with the existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

    REMOVABLE DOOR SURROUND FOR A FOLDING SOFT TOP

    公开(公告)号:US20180304731A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-25

    申请号:US15958025

    申请日:2018-04-20

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60J10/36 B60J7/1226 B60J10/90

    Abstract: A door rail surround assembly incorporating an anti-rotation feature added to a door rail clamp of the assembly. The anti-rotation feature is a net fit cross vehicle with a hole in the vehicle sport bar thereby eliminating any free movement of the door rail clamp assembly. A second clamp is rotatable for also receiving a fastener of the door rail clamp. A clamp load is applied to the vehicle when the fastener is inserted and torqued to its predetermined value. This clamping load prevents any free movement in the door rail clamp assembly when the door seal load is applied when the vehicle door is closed.

    Lift assist mechanism for soft top
    49.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09944155B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-17

    申请号:US15128773

    申请日:2015-03-26

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60J7/1291 B60J7/0061 B60J7/123 B60J7/1265

    Abstract: A frame and soft top assembly which includes lift assist and improved fabric management. The assembly includes a pair of front arms pivotally attached to rear side rails and are attached to the vehicle roll bar. A plurality of fabric control bows connected with pivot links provide fabric control to the top material during pivoting of the front side rails. A pair of bow pivot links are pivotally connected to the rear side rail. A rear gas strut and a front gas strut are attached longitudinally to either side of the pair of bow pivot links, one providing lift assistance at the start of the pivotal opening of the sunroof while the other of the struts gets loaded as the top is deployed and buffers the closing of the roof which also loads the strut to provide assistance in the closing direction when it is time to close the sunroof.

    Soft front cockpit cover
    50.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09931921B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-03

    申请号:US15276386

    申请日:2016-09-26

    Applicant: Bestop, Inc.

    CPC classification number: B60J7/1291 B60J7/10 B60J7/12 B60J10/90

    Abstract: A soft panel top assembly for a vehicle in sealing engagement with a hard top portion of a roof. The soft panel top assembly has a fixed portion attached to the vehicle and a lightweight pivotal portion that folds back to provide a quick and easy open air effect. Two door rails of the soft panel top assembly are connected to the vehicle. Two side rail linkage assemblies are attached to the header, which is secured to a windshield frame when in a closed position, and are connected at pivot points created with a bracket attached to the door rails to allow the pivotal portion to pivot to an open position. The soft panel top assembly includes a rear header that is lightweight and has a sealing arrangement that engages with the hard top roof portion and existing seal of the hard top roof portion to provide a weatherproof seal.

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