Convertible Roof that Latches to an Upper Transverse Frame Part of the Windshield Frame

A convertible vehicle comprising:

• a vehicle body having a windshield frame with an upper transverse frame part;
• a convertible roof having a front end;
• at least one hook part disposed in the upper transverse frame part, the at least one hook part being linearly movable in the upper transverse frame part.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, wherein each of the at least one hook parts moves linearly forwardly to latch the front end of the roof to the upper transverse frame part.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the at least one hook part comprises at least two hook parts disposed close to transverse sides of the vehicle.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising an electric motor operable to drive the at least one hook part.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising:

• a drive wheel that is rotatable about an axis generally perpendicular to the direction of movement of the at least one hook part;
• and
• a force transmitting member driving the at least one hook part.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, wherein the at least one hook part has an upwardly facing opening and defines a vertical capture path in the range of 5 to 9 millimeters during movement of the at least one hook part in a closing direction.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising:

• a latch disposed on the front end of the roof to engage the at least one hook part;
• and
• centering aids associated with the latch and the at least one hook part to transversely and longitudinally position the roof of the vehicle.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising a contract surface associated with the at least one hook part for limiting the engagement depth of the front end of the roof.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising a latch disposed on the front end of the roof, the at least one hook part engaging the latch and moving the latch in a range of 0 to 6 millimeters.

The convertible vehicle according to claim 15, further comprising a single sensor associated with each connection between the windshield frame and the front end of the roof.