Hood for a convertible
AssigneeWilhelm Karmann GmbH
InventorJurgen Theuerkauf
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Abstract
Disclosed is a hood (1) for a convertible (2), comprising a tail end/roof segment (6) and at least one other roof segment (7, 8). The roof segments (6, 7, 8) can be folded together in a Z-shape by means of a folding mechanism and at least the tail end/roof segment (6) is provided with a flexible roof skin (3) which is accommodated between opposite outer roof profiles (9, 10, 11) which are symmetrical in relation to a longitudinal axis (33) of the vehicle and which encloses a dimensionally stable rear window (12). The rear window (12) and the outer roof frame profiles (9), which are associated with the tail end/roof segment (6), are placed in a folded position when the hood (1) is open or unfolded from said position as a result of a movement in the same direction.
Claims29
Convertible top for a convertible vehicle (2) having a rear-end roof segment (6) and at least one additional roof segment (7, 8), with the roof segments (6, 7, 8) being foldable in accordion fashion via a convertible top mechanism, and at least the rear-end roof segment (6) being designed with a flexible roof membrane (3) forming a soft top, the roof membrane being accommodated between outer roof frame profiles (9, 10, 11) arranged in symmetrical opposition with a vehicle longitudinal axis (33) and a dimensionally stable rear window (12),
- characterized in that
- the rear window (12) and the outer roof frame profiles (9) which are assigned to the rear-end roof segment (6) are converted into a folded position toward the rear when the top (1) is down or is converted out of the folded position toward the front in an essentially non-rotational movement in the same direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.