Patent ID: 7766413
Filing Date: 2010-08-03
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A folding top for a convertible, comprising a folding-top cloth and a folding-top linkage which is provided on both sides with a main link which is mounted on a main bearing and to which a frame part, which extends substantially in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in the closed position of the top, and an intermediate link are coupled, with a front, rigid folding-top element being connected via a first folding-top element link to the intermediate link and via a second folding-top element link to the frame part, wherein means are provided on the folding-top linkage, said means bringing about a continuous slowing-down of the front, rigid folding-top element during the sequence of movement of the top from a storage position to the closed position, and wherein the means are designed in such a manner that a guide link is arranged between the frame part and the intermediate link, and a coupling element defined by at least two points of articulation is arranged between the intermediate link and/or the guide link, on the one hand, and the first folding-top element link and/or the second folding-top element link, on the other hand.