Patent ID: 6425622
Filing Date: 2002-07-30
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
Convertible motor vehicle roof, comprising a main roof element and at least one other roof element which are movably joined to one another, and a main bearing mechanism which pivotally mounts the main roof element on a motor vehicle body and transfers the main roof element together with the at least one other roof element coupled thereto into a stowed position during opening of the motor vehicle roof: wherein the at least one other roof element is movable, via a connecting means which is controlled by the main bearing mechanism during movement of the main roof element, while maintaining a roughly parallel position relative to the main roof element, toward the stowed position, wherein the roof elements are vertically disposed one over another in the stowed position and wherein the main roof element and the at least one other roof element is movable to the stowed position while maintaining a roughly horizontal alignment.