Abstract:
A convertible motor vehicle roof (1) with a main roof element (3) and at least one other roof element (2, 4), which are movably joined to one another, and with a main bearing mechanism (6) which pivotally mounts the main roof element (3) on the body and transfers the former in the opening process of the motor vehicle roof, together with the roof element (2, 4) coupled thereto, into a stowed position, the coupled roof element (2) being moved via its connecting means (13) which is controlled by the main bearing means (6) during motion of the main roof element (3) roughly parallel to, under or over the main roof element (3) when the main roof element (3) which is supported on the body side is pivoted by the main bearing means (3).
Abstract:
A convertible motor vehicle roof (1) with a main roof element (3) and at least one other roof element (2, 4), which are movably joined to one another, and with a main bearing mechanism (6) which pivotally mounts the main roof element (3) on the body and transfers the former in the opening process of the motor vehicle roof, together with the roof element (2, 4) coupled thereto, into a stowed position, the coupled roof element (2) being moved via its connecting means (13) which is controlled by the main bearing means (6) during motion of the main roof element (3) roughly parallel to, under or over the main roof element (3) when the main roof element (3) which is supported on the body side is pivoted by the main bearing means (3).
Abstract:
A convertible top for a vehicle having a back lite that is moved to form a tonneau cover over the convertible top when stored. The convertible top is moved by a top stack linkage that includes back lite control links. The back lite is initially moved to provide clearance for the bows of the convertible top to be folded underneath the back lite.
Abstract:
A convertible automobile has a two-part foldable hard top which can be lowered into a storage area at the rear. The roof part and the rear part are releasably connected with one another in the vicinity of their common contact edge by a sealing arrangement. A separate drive mechanism is provided for the roof part as well as for the rear part. Both drive mechanisms are controllable independently of one another.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a foldable rear top particularly advantageous for use with vehicles having a "fast back" configuration or vehicles having a roll bar or T-top arrangement. The foldable top includes a rigid center panel and a pair of side panels positioned to enclose the rear compartment of the vehicle. The center panel is foldable downwardly pivoting from a position near the rear of the vehicle. The folding mechanism also includes means to simultaneously fold the side panels inwardly underneath the center panel as the top is lowered from the raised position.
Abstract:
In a roof panel connected to a vehicle body through at least a pair of left-hand and right-hand front pillars and a pair of left-hand and right-hand rear pillars, there is formed a roof opening large in size in such a manner as leaving a front header, a pair of left-hand and right-hand roof side rails, and a rear header and being surrounded by said four members. A foldable flexible top having a size as substantially large as the roof opening is provided. The flexible top is disposed to selectively take a first posture in which the roof opening is closed and a second posture in which it is contracted in a longitudinal direction of the body and placed in a contracted state, i.e., in a folded state, at a position nearby said rear header. Underneath the flexible top in the second posture, a board member supporting the flexible top is disposed, and the board member is movable between the second posture and a third posture rearward of the second posture by means of a guiding device consisting of a link mechanism and so on while the board member supports the flexible top. The third posture is set at a position in a vicinity of a lower end portion of the rear window glass panel.