Patent ID: 8240742

Claim:
A device for fixing the position of a lid of a motor vehicle in the closed position, said lid being movable between an open position and a closed position, in particular the position of the cover of a convertible top compartment, with a component attached to the body of the vehicle, and with a component attached to the lid, and which, when the component attached to the body assumes the closed position, is guided at least in one direction, the component attached to the lid or the component attached to the body having a base plate for connection to the lid or the body and an insertion element which is connected to the base plate, wherein the base plate can be moved by means of a cam pivoted on the plate relative to the lid or the body, the movement of the cam being limited by two stop elements which are attached to the base plate and which are essentially opposite one another wherein the cam is connected to the lid or the body by means of a screw.