Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Webasto Roof Systems Inc.

Steve Klotz

Stefano Frascaroli

Michael J McIsaac

Partha Datta

Tom Murray

Eugenia Popescu

Martin Langguth

A covering of a convertible top compartment of a convertible which has a convertible top which can be deposited in a convertible top compartment, the covering having at least one first cover part and one second cover part which are supported to be able to pivot relative to one another. Here, it is provided that the covering ( ) can be displaced by a displacement arrangement between a closed position in which the convertible top ( ) is deposited in the convertible top compartment ( ) and the first cover part ( ) and the second cover part ( ) form a flat covering for the opening ( ) of the convertible top compartment, an intermediate position in which the first cover part ( ) and the second cover part ( ) at least partially overlap and are removed from the opening ( ) of the convertible top compartment to a location underneath the path of motion of the opening or closing convertible top ( ), and a deposited position in which the first cover part ( ) and the second cover part ( ) are located under the closed convertible top ( ) essentially lying on top of one another.

Covering of the convertible top compartment of a convertible motor vehicle

An apparatus for reducing buffeting in a vehicle caused by airflow over a removable or retractable roof-opening includes a rail that is mounted adjacently to the leading edge of the roof-opening. Attached to the rail is an angled deflector that diverts the airflow away from the roof-opening. Extending from the top edge of the deflector is a trip segment that causes the airflow to stabilize and reattach at a point beyond the roof-opening of the vehicle.

Air deflecting apparatus for a motor vehicle

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