---
publication_id: "OT-2026-000003013"
title: "Apparatus and method of vehicle hardtop"
published_at: "2026-09-15T19:16:45.076974Z"
canonical_url: "https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000003013"
categories:
  - "lifting-positioning-manipulation/lift-tables-and-positioners"
keywords:
  - "b25h1/0007"
  - "b66f5/025"
  - "b66f5/025"
  - "b25h1/00"
  - "b25h1/0007"
  - "b25h1/0007"
---

# Apparatus and method of vehicle hardtop

## Abstract

A removeable vehicle hardtop lift apparatus is described which includes a lower platform, an upper platform and a linear actuator there-between. The upper platform may have adjustable supports, The linear actuator may be configured to move the upper platform linearly. The linear actuator may include a drive mechanism with a hand crank that is operable to cause the linear actuator to raise and lower the upper platform.