ZIPPER LESS REMOVABLE WINDOWS FOR A FOLDING SUV SOFT TOP

摘要

A zipper less removable window system having removable windows for use with a foldable, stowable roof for a vehicle. A plurality of attachment devices of the zipper less removable window system connect the windows to the foldable, stowable roof and to the vehicle without the use of zippers. The operator zipper effort caused by traditional windows is thereby eliminated and misalignment issues present with traditional zippered windows is eliminated or reduced. The stress placed on the portions of the windows connectable to the foldable roof during installation and removal, including around curved portions of the removable window, is eliminated or reduced.

主权项

1. A zipper less removable window assembly for a vehicle, comprising
a rear window that is removable; at least two quarter windows that are removable and selectively connected to said rear window and to a body of said vehicle; a top deck connected to a deck side strip, said top deck connected to a roof of said vehicle; a rear top deck connected to a rear side strip, said rear top deck connected to the roof; a first ‘P’ welt retainer connected to said deck side strip; a second ‘P’ welt retainer connected to said rear side strip; a quarter window carrier having a first channel portion slidably connected to said first ‘P’ welt retainer to connect said quarter windows to said top deck; a rear window carrier having a third channel portion slidably connected to said second ‘P’ welt retainer for connecting said rear window to said rear top deck; a third ‘P’ welt retainer connected to said rear window; a tailgate bar selectively connected to said vehicle, said tailgate bar having a seventh channel portion slidably connected to said third ‘P’ welt retainer to connect said rear window to the vehicle body; and a quarter window belt retainer connected to said quarter windows to selectively connect said quarter windows to the vehicle body.