B60J7/104

Soft top window supports and vehicles with soft top window supports
10293669 · 2019-05-21 ·

Supports for rear windows and rear window panels of a soft top structure may include a first support arm pivotably coupled to a portion of a vehicle. A second support arm may be pivotably coupled to the first support arm, and may further be pivotably coupled to a rear window panel of the soft top structure. The first support arm and the second support arm can be connected to pivot relative to each other to form an angle less than 180 in an open position, and an angle substantially greater than 180 in a closed position. Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Locking seal device
10279665 · 2019-05-07 ·

A locking device for a covering member to provide sealing in storage, cargo, and other personal applications is disclosed. The locking device comprises a pipe member having predetermined length is configured to have a transverse opening. The covering member is slidably attached to a bead insert positioned inside the pipe member via the transverse opening, wherein the covering member is configured to securely wrap the contents of a storage space. The locking device is configured to enable a climate controlled environment for the wrapped contents of the storage space. A locking assembly and method of using the same is also disclosed.

ROLLING TARP ENCLOSURE SYSTEM

A movable, tarp enclosure system includes a movable carriage having a main body and plural primary support wheels connected to the main body, at least one of the wheels being disposed at a first vertical level and at least one of the wheels being disposed at a being vertical level. The system also includes a support rail having a first and second support walls, the upper surfaces of which are respectively engaged by the carriage wheel(s) disposed at the first vertical level and at the second vertical level for movably supporting the movable carriage on the support rail.

Removable convertible top for convertible vehicle
10259301 · 2019-04-16 · ·

A removable convertible top for a convertible vehicle. The convertible top includes a flexible water-tight canvas provided with longitudinal reinforcements, the ends of which are suitable for resting on the bars of a vehicle; curved rigid side reinforcements, arranged on the opposite sides of the canvas, parallel to the longitudinal reinforcements, and respectively provided with sets of hooks for engaging with complementary coupling structures provided on the vehicle. The canvas and side reinforcements interlock to automatically tension the canvas, when the two sets of hooks interlock with the coupling structures.

RELEASABLE TOP FOR AUTOMOBILE
20240246400 · 2024-07-25 · ·

A top for an automobile can include a fabric layer. The top can include a front header cable that is embedded in the fabric layer. The top can include a preformed header rail defining a channel that is configured to releasably couple to a windshield frame of the automobile. The top can include at least one rear strap configured to couple to the automobile and to the fabric layer.

Tonneau cover opening and locking system
12030373 · 2024-07-09 · ·

The tonneau cover opening and locking system, object of the present invention, comprises a profile (10) provided with fastening and fitting components (30), (40), (50) and (80), actuated by rods (70), which contains a compensating mechanism for stretching the tarpaulin and which allows the user to perform the opening movement in an fast, quick and practical way, due to a set of actuators that facilitate user access and allow the easy release of the fixing locks. The system also incorporates solutions that increase the reliability and lifetime of mechanical locking. This new embodiment adds greater practicality to the tonneau cover locking and opening system, ensuring greater efficiency, lifetime, usability and greater flexibility in the opening and closing movement by the user.

Truck bed safety device
10206371 · 2019-02-19 · ·

The disclosed safety device helps prevents the dog from falling from, being thrown from, or jumping from the back of a pickup truck by securing them with a safely attached net to the truck racks. The net grids (openings) are sized to either allow or prevent the dog from getting just their heads through the net. The net is easily removable for tall cargo and it also allows you to carry cargo that normally needs to be secured to the truck bed itself or in a truck with a cap. The cargo can be such as; commercial and residential construction material, yard debris, and sporting goods.

FORWARD TILTING PROTECTIVE CANOPY TOP FOR THREE-WHEELED VEHICLES AND AUTOCYCLES
20190031003 · 2019-01-31 · ·

A forward tilting removable canopy top for a three-wheeled vehicle and or autocycle that are open to the elements. The canopy comprises a ridged structure covered by fabrics of various types or by ridged hard material. The removable canopy top is supported by two detachable front A-arm mounting brackets and one rear support bracket. Rear support bracket encompasses a securing latch when released allows the canopy to tilt forward via quick release pivot points for rotation about a first, fixed axis located on each front A-arm mounting bracket. Canopy top can be removed at fixed location points atop same afore mentioned A-arm mounting brackets via quick release bolts and or knob. Forward tilting of the canopy top around fixed A-arm mounting points allows easy entry and exit for vehicle occupants while providing protections from the elements. Canopy top is designed to be stored off vehicle when not in use.

Rolling tarp enclosure system

A movable tarp enclosure system includes a tarp cover, support rails, a plurality of support bows connected to and supporting the tarp cover, and movable carriages connected to lower ends of said bows and which move along the support rails. Each of the support bows includes first and second main sections formed of rigid material and having hollow ends, and a corner member formed of rigid material which connects the first and second main sections together such that the main sections extend substantially perpendicular to each other. The corner member has end portions fitted into the hollow ends of the main sections, and the end portions each have an outer circumference with a size and shape that substantially corresponds to those of an inner circumference of the hollow ends of the main sections such that the end portions are stably connected within the hollow end portions by frictional engagement.

Trailer with protective rail and tie-down anchors
10183610 · 2019-01-22 · ·

A protective rail for a trailer is formed of an extension or ridge projecting outwardly from a wall of the trailer and extending along at least a part of a length of the wall. The protective rail is provided with tie-down anchors for coupling with tie-downs having couplers such as rings, eyes, or loops. The anchors may tongues formed in the protective rail when the protective rail is cut-out at selected locations along the protective rail. The anchors may be sized and shaped such that the surrounding portion of the protective rail prevents or tends to prevent other trailers or objects contacting the protective rail from damaging or becoming caught on the anchors.