Patent ID: 6270144
Filing Date: 2001-08-07
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Device for opening and closing a pivotable tailgate which covers a folding-top compartment into which a pivotable roof structure for a convertible hardtop vehicle can be deposited, an auxiliary frame being provided on the tailgate in order to carry out the pivoting movement, on which auxiliary frame at least one hydraulic cylinder driving element is arranged, the hydraulic cylinder being provided with a sheathed cable which enables a locking wedge, which is arranged on the auxiliary frame and in a closed position of the tailgate is locked in a receiving part fixed on the body, to be released in a first movement phase of the hydraulic cylinder, which movement phase is provided for opening the tailgate,wherein the hydraulic cylinder is mounted at a vehicle body part by means of a slot, andwherein the hydraulic cylinder is provided with a locking and release element on which at least one actuating-cable part is arranged in such a manner that the locking wedge can be locked in the receiving part and released therefrom by the free movement of the hydraulic cylinder resulting from the slot.