Patent ID: 6454342
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A convertible vehicle, comprising:a folding top including a folding top frame having a rear folding top clamping collar, a roof skin retained by said folding top frame, and a rear window arranged in said folding top frame above said folding top clamping collar, said rear window having an upper edge, a lower edge and side edges, said rear window being connected to said roof skin only along said upper edge and said side edges, said folding top having an open position in which said folding top is adapted to be stored in a storage compartment in the vehicle and a closed position, said lower edge of said rear window being supportable directly over said folding top clamping collar when said folding top is in the closed position; and a main bearing, said folding top being movable relative to said main bearing into and out of the storage compartment.