Vehicle convertible top frame side rail linkage assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4840421
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07164532

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A vehicle convertible top side rail linkage assembly (46,46') is disclosed for providing foldable interconnection of front and intermediate rail members (40,42) of a convertible top side rail (28). The linkage assembly (46,46') includes: a hinge link (80) having opposite ends respectively pivoted to the front and intermediate rail members (40,42); an operating linkage (62) including first and second operating links (64,66) having first ends respectively pivoted to the front and intermediate rail members (40,42) and having second ends connected to each other; a connecting link (80) that interconnects the hinge link (52) and the operating linkage (62); and an actuating member (90) connected to the side rail (28) and to the operating linkage (62) to actuate folding and unfolding movement of the front and intermediate rail members (40,42) as the convertible top frame is moved between use and storage positions.

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MSX INTERNATIONAL INC275 REX BOULEVARD AUBURN HILLS MI 48326

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Hennessy, Robert E Allen Park, MI 2 19

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