Patent ID: 7503617
Filing Date: 2009-03-17
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A convertible vehicle comprising a roof that is movable between a closed position extending over a passenger compartment in the vehicle and an open position disposed in a storage space adjacent the passenger compartment, said roof comprising: at least one movable engagement member for releasably holding the roof in the closed position, a spring-loaded pivotable drive lever movable about a pivot axis with respect to the roof, the drive lever being operatively coupled to the engagement member for movement of the engagement member into or out of an engagement position, wherein the pivotable drive lever is transposable by way of at least one pivot connector, the pivot connector being engagable with the pivotable drive lever to cause movement of the pivot drive lever against a force applied by a spring at least regionally with a component leading away from the pivot axis of the pivotable drive lever.