Patent ID: 6722724
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A retractable hard top for a convertible having a windshield, a body, a top storage compartment in the body closed by a tonneau, said hardtop being movable between an extended unfolded condition covering a passenger compartment and a folded, stored condition in the compartment comprisinga first, front section, which is adapted to be connected to the upper edge portion of the windshield, a second section joining the first section when the hard top is unfolded, a third section joining the second section, and a fourth, rear section adjoining the third section, wherein each section has a front, first edge portion and a rear, second edge portion, wherein the first and the second sections substantially cover the passenger compartment when the top is unfolded, the third section forms the convertible body C-pillar, and the fourth section closes the upper portion of the passenger compartment towards the back, and pivot means pivotally interconnecting the sections for folding into a compact folded condition for storage, and for unfolding into an unfolded condition covering the passenger compartment, wherein the pivot means interconnect the sections for movement backwardly downwardly when folding the top, so that in the folded position four sections are nested within one another, with their respective first edge portions being positioned in the longitudinal vehicle direction behind the second edge portions.