Patent ID: 6033008
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Folding hard top structure for a convertible car, said structure comprising substantially rigid roof panel parts which cover the passenger compartment of the convertible when the top is in a closed raised position and which can be folded down to a lowered open position leaving at least part of the passenger compartment uncovered, in which, in the raised position of the car top, adjacent roof panel parts comprise a first roof panel part having a first edge and a second roof panel part having a second edge which, in the raised position of the top, is fitted to butt against the first edge of the first roof panel part, and which roof panel parts are apart from each other when the top is in the lowered position, characterized in that the top structure comprises a first locking device, which comprises locking elements that can be engaged and disengaged and that are disposed in the area of the first edge of the first roof panel part, a first set of counterparts disposed in the area of the second edge of the second roof panel part, so that, in the raised position of the top, the locking elements can be locked to their respective counterparts to lock the first roof panel, part rigidly together with the second roof panel part, and a second set of counterparts, disposed on a body of the car to secure the first roof panel part when in the lowered, open position.