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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2007
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2003
Norbert Habacker, Bramsche, DE;
Norbert Habacker, Bramsche, DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabrück, DE;
Abstract
A convertible vehicle has a carbody and a top connected to the carbody. A top compartment is provided for receiving the top when the top is open. A top compartment lid for closing the top compartment is pivotably supported on the carbody by a hinge device. The hinge device has a frame part connected to the carbody, a connecting part, and a hinge lifter having a first end connected to the frame part by a first hinge and a second end connected by a second hinge to the connecting part mounted on the top compartment lid. The hinge device has an integrated movement lock between the connecting part and the frame part. The movement lock is moved by an opening movement of the top compartment lid into a securing position counteracting a return movement of the top compartment lid. The securing position is releasable for closing the top compartment lid.