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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 16, 1999
David Mac Farland, UnterschleiBheim, DE;
Dura Convertible Systems GmbH, Cologne, DE;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a motor vehicle folding top system with a foldable folding top (,) in which a rear window (,) is positioned, a rod which has articulated- or support rods (,) supported in an articulated manner, several transverse support units (,) which extend in the transverse direction of the motor vehicle and serve for the tightening of the folding top (,), a folding top casing (,) in which the folded folding top (,) can be accommodated, and a folding top flap (,) which at least partially covers over the folding top casing (,). In accordance with the invention, the motor vehicle folding top system has a swivelling supporting device (,) for the rod in the area of the folding top casing (,), which can be swivelled from an upright locking position into a folded starting position of the folding top, in the direction of the rear of the motor vehicle.