Patent ID: 6186577
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Convertible, having a roof construction which includes at least one roof part and a rear window part and which can be deposited in an open position in a rear area of the convertible under a rear opening hood at least partially in a trunk space, comprising:a) a guiding linkage which laterally links the rear opening hood in each case by a first forward swivelling axis to two lateral auxiliary frames for an opening exposing be truck space rearwardly,b) a non-hydraulic control arm by which the two lateral auxiliary frames are supported on a vehicle body side in a lower rear area of the convertible behind the first forward swivelling axis in each case, each control arm being connected by way of a point of rotation with one of the lateral auxiliary frames,c) a releasable locking member by which at least one of the two auxiliary frames can be connected with the body of the convertible,d) a second rearward swivelling axis by which the rear opening hood is connected in the rear area for depositing the roof construction with the convertible body, ande) a locking device for the rear opening hood which can be released to provide an opening which rearwardly exposes the trunk space provided to the second swivelling axis.