Wilhelm Karmann Gmbh

Asc Corporation

Markus Wulf

Frank G Neubrand

Wolfgang Richter

Stefan W Eichhorst

Gary J Forgue

David Connolly

Jens Loemker

A retractable top for a vehicle includes a front section, a middle section and a rear section. A first embodiment includes rigid front, middle and rear sections. A second embodiment includes rigid front and rear sections and a membranous middle section. A single retracting mechanism design is utilized for both the first and second embodiments, which allows selective movement of the front, middle and rear sections of the top between an open position and a closed position.

Retracting mechanism for use with both hard and hybrid retractable tops for vehicles

A latching system for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, front and/or rear convertible roof sections are rigid, hard-top roofs. A further aspect of the present invention system provides a latch which secures a generally rigid tonneau cover.

Latch for an automobile vehicle having a convertible roof

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