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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 09, 1999
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1996
Bodo Homann, Heimsheim, DE;
Uwe Henn, Wimsheim, DE;
Reiner Armbruster, Alpirsbach, DE;
Joachim Kleinfelder, Leonberg, DE;
Dr. Ing. hcF Porsche AG, , DE;
Abstract
A folding convertible top for a vehicle is held in its closed position on the adjoining windshield frame by locking arrangement and, after the release of the locking arrangement can be displaced into a rear-side deposited position. The locking arrangement comprises a locking element with a locking hook arranged on a forward folding top section as well as at least one centering device which acts between the folding top and the windshield frame, and has projecting centering elements arranged on the forward folding top section. A detent device is provided for fixing the folded-back folding top, and the locking element with the locking hook arranged on the forward folding top section and the centering elements also provided on the forward folding top section also form operating parts of the rear-side detent device.