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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 1998
Filed:
Jul. 23, 1996
Karl Rothe, Bramsche, DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabrueck, DE;
Abstract
A folding top for a convertible has a roofing which is taken up between rod linkage legs of a hinged rod linkage, which lie opposite one another on either side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, it being possible to fix the hinged rod linkage in the region of the windshield frame and the hinged rod linkage being supported in the rear region of the vehicle on the body over main supports lying opposite one another. A rear window is provided in the rear region of the roofing between a rear tensioning bracket and a corner hoop disposed transversely to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the outer wall regions of the rear window being connected in each case at the edges over holding parts with the hinged rod linkage. The rear window is guided by the holding parts on a path of motion, which has an arched region over the rear region of the vehicle with an arch height providing head space for passengers.