Convertible soft top roof unit

Abstract

The invention includes a Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit, constructed of Tri-Max waterproof woven polyester fabric, comprising a Single Opening or Double Opening or other amount of desired openings, that transforms the roof panels into open or closed mode by opening or closing the zippered roll up panel/s without having to remove the entire roof unit.

Claims

1. Construction out of the waterproof woven polyester fabric named Tri-Max; with intergraded zippered panels that transforms the roof into a convertible without having to remove the entire roof unit; with front zippered panel/s that roll/s up and is securely packed under the roof on the Single Opening model, and front and rear zippered panels that roll up and are securely packed under the roof on the Double Opening model. Tri-Max polyester fabric is UV treated for maximum protection against harmful rays of the sun. Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit for Sports Utility Vehicles and other Jeep-type all-terrain and off-road type vehicles having roll bars that surround the passenger compartment. The roof unit comes in two embodiments that include a Single Opening model and a larger Double Opening model designed to fit most transportation apparatus using any type roll cage to surround the passenger compartment. Also relates to a woven polyester fabric described as Tri-Max used for soft luggage, covers, and other aftermarket accessories in the All Terrain Vehicle and transportation apparatus recreation industry. Any embodiments arising out of the claims set out in this application are by reference made a part of this invention. 1. A further embodiment whereby the roof unit may be manufactured from different types of material. 2. A further embodiment whereby the roof unit may be outfitted with different type fasteners for attachment to the roll cage. 3. A further embodiment whereby the zippered panel/s can be opened and closed using other mechanisms other than zippers. 4. A further embodiment whereby the zippered panel/s may be larger or smaller. 5. A further embodiment whereby the number of zippered panels may lesser or greater than as set forth in the drawings. 6. A further embodiment whereby the roof unit encompasses a single opening or double opening or other number of openings as necessary to be fastened to any configuration of roll cage attached to the passenger compartment any transportation apparatus.

Description

DRAWINGS

[0014] FIG. 1 is a depiction of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening from the underside with the roof in a closed position.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a depiction of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening from the top side with the roof in a closed position.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a depiction of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening from the underside with the roof in an open position and secured with hook and loop straps.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a depiction of close up view of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening displaying the convertible section rolled into the open position and secured with hook and loop straps.

[0018] FIG. 5 is a plan view depiction of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening displaying the convertible section rolled into the open position and secured with hook and loop straps.

[0019] FIG. 6 is a depiction of a close up view of a portion of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening displaying the hook and loop straps used to secure and fasten into place the roof unit onto the roll cage of a typical transportation apparatus employing any type roll cage.

[0020] FIG. 7 is a depiction of a close up view of a portion of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening displaying the closed quick release buckle/s used to fasten the roof unit onto the roll cage of a typical transportation apparatus employing any type roll cage and where flexibility in attachment is desired.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a depiction of a close up view of a portion of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Single Opening displaying the open quick release buckle/s used to fasten the roof unit onto the roll cage of a typical transportation apparatus employing any type roll cage and where flexibility in attachment is desired.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a depiction of Convertible Soft Top Roof Unit with Double Opening displaying the flexibility in attachment to the roof unit in use on all roll cages of any typical transportation apparatus in the off-road, dune buggy, jeep or recreational vehicle employing any type of roll cage around the passenger compartment.

[0023] The drawings are an integral part of the system in this invention and by this reference are incorporated herein as though set forth in full.