Patent ID: 6644715
Filing Date: 2003-11-11
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
A convertible vehicle comprisinga roof configured to be stowed in a closed position thereof in a rear area of the vehicle, wherein the roof is connected to supports located underneath a windowsill line through linkage elements provided at least on sides of the vehicle, and wherein, in the closed position of the roof, the linkage elements extend through through-openings in a plane of the windowsill line, panel parts for at least partially covering the through-openings for the linkage elements, and a pivoting parallelogram having axles extending essentially parallel to a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, wherein the pivoting parallelogram is configured to pivot at least a first of the panel parts having an edge located on an outside in a transverse direction of the vehicle and an inner edge located on an inside in the transverse direction of the vehicle such that the first panel part is shifted inward and upwards when the first panel part is opened, wherein the upwards shift of the outer edge is less than an upward shift of the inner edge.