Patent ID: 8899657
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A folding top for a convertible, having a lateral folding-top linkage, comprising a front, first roof-frame portion, a second roof-frame portion, which is located behind the first roof-frame portion, a connecting-joint mechanism, between the two roof-frame portions, the connecting joint mechanism comprising at least two roof-frame links, a main-joint mechanism, which has a main link, for mounting the second roof-frame portion on a body of the convertible, and also a coupling linkage between the main-joint mechanism and the connecting-joint mechanism, wherein the coupling linkage has a coupling link, which is articulated on the main-joint mechanism parallel to the second roof-frame portion, a rear coupling element and a front drive link, wherein each of the two roof-frame links is articulated directly to both of the two roof-frame portions via bearing eyelets, wherein one of the roof-frame links has an extension, which is angled in relation to said roof-frame link and extends beyond a point of articulation located on the second roof-frame portion, and wherein the front drive link is articulated on the extension and the coupling link.