Wilhelm Karmann Gmbh

Valmet Automotive Oy

Heiner Bensmann

Markus Richter

Holger Schramm

Heiko Pohlmann

Holger Plettendorf

This invention relates to a convertible vehicle having a movable roof supported by lateral linkage parts. An inner lining or headliner faces the passenger compartment when the roof is closed. The outer transverse margins of the headliner extend below and contact lateral sections, which also serve as carriers for seals for the side window panes.

Headliner for convertible vehicle

A convertible vehicle includes a retractable top with a rear window laterally surrounded by flexible cover regions. The rear window is movable relative to the cover regions. The top has flexible and tensionable loose material portions that forms a water pockets for sealing between the cover regions and the sides of the rear window. Each loose material portion has a lower end fixed to a material holding hoop disposed beneath the rear window. The material holding hoop has a holding opening through which a part of the loose material portion extends.

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Georgsmarienhütte, Germany

Heiner Bensmann