2011-01-0764: Three-Piece Retractable Hardtop System - Technical Paper

Event: SAE 2011 World Congress & Exhibition

Authors

Kenichiro Hayashi

Aisin Seiki Co.Ltd.

Abstract

Content: The retractable hardtop system is an ultimate roof system that offers both convertible and coupe-style modes. Passengers can enjoy open-air driving with the convertible mode, and a comfortable and quiet cabin space with the coupe-style mode. Aisin Seiki developed the retractable hardtop system for the LEXUS SC430 in 2001. We developed the three-piece retractable hardtop system[1], which was further improved with the LEXUS IS250C for the global market. This paper introduces the structure of the roof system.

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Topics: Vehicle roofs
Comfort

Affiliated or Co-Author: Aisin Seiki Co.Ltd.

Details

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0764

Pages: 7

Citation: Hayashi, K., "Three-Piece Retractable Hardtop System," SAE Technical Paper 2011-01-0764, 2011, https://doi.org/10.4271/2011-01-0764.

Additional Details

Publisher: SAE International

Published: Apr 12, 2011

Product Code: 2011-01-0764

Content Type: Technical Paper

Language: English