Patent ID: 7290824
Filing Date: 2007-11-06
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A soft top vehicle roof ( 1 ) movable between a closed position and an open storage position, comprising a vehicle roof cover material ( 3 ) supported by a roof linkage ( 2 , 4 ), said roof linkage ( 2 , 4 ) including at least one linkage element ( 4 ) provided with a reception space ( 8 ) extending along one side thereof, a seal element ( 11 ) supported in said reception space ( 8 ) together with an edge portion of said roof cover material ( 3 ), said linkage element ( 4 ) being provided with clamping hooks ( 13 , 14 ) projecting into said reception space and said roof cover material ( 3 ) being provided with a material web ( 12 ) extending along said edge of said roof cover material ( 3 ) and having openings ( 16 ) and said seal element ( 11 ) having recesses and steps ( 17 ), said seal element ( 11 ) and said material web ( 12 ) being received in said reception space ( 8 ) with said clamping hooks ( 13 , 14 ) extending through said openings ( 16 ) in said material web ( 12 ) and into said recesses ( 17 ) and behind said steps for firmly engaging said seal element ( 11 ) and said material web ( 12 ) in said reception space ( 8 ) in a form-locking manner.