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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2003
Norbert Habacker, Bramsche, DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabrueck, DE;
Abstract
Convertible vehicles ( ) include passage apertures ( ) defined in longitudinally-extending side walls ( ) of a vehicle body ( ). A guiding element ( ) is disposed in or below each passage aperture. Foldable, longitudinally-extending components ( ) are disposed along side edges of a foldable frame ( ), which components pass through the passage aperture ( ) during foldable top opening and closing operations. A storage compartment lid ( ) is movably coupled to the vehicle body for covering the folding top. A cover plate ( ) is movably coupled to the lid and moves towards the passage aperture during the folding top opening operation. A safety catch ( ) may be coupled to the cover plate so as to engage the guiding element during the folding top opening operation. The safety catch and guiding element serve to accurately guide and position the cover plate during the folding top opening operation.