Patent ID: 7425031
Filing Date: 2008-09-16
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A convertible vehicle comprising: a carbody having a rear top compartment with a top compartment lid; a retractable top connected to the carbody and stowed in an open position of the retractable top in the rear top compartment, wherein the retractable top has a back bow placed at least partially onto the top compartment lid in a closed position of the top; at least one locking device for securing the back bow and the top compartment lid to one another, wherein the at least one locking device comprises a connecting member provided on the back bow and a counter member provided on the top compartment lid below a through opening of the top compartment lid; at least one flap part provided at the through opening; wherein the at least one flap part is movable by the connecting member from a closed position into an open position; a switching member cooperating with the at least one flap part; wherein the connecting member has at least two support legs and wherein the at least two support legs define a receiving slot therebetween; wherein the counter member engages the receiving slot at least partially positive-lockingly.