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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2008
Juergen Theuerkauf, Bramsche, DE;
Norbert Habacker, Bramsche, DE;
Michael Schroeder, Bissendorf, DE;
Andreas Baumeier, Bissendorf, DE;
Juergen Theuerkauf, Bramsche, DE;
Norbert Habacker, Bramsche, DE;
Michael Schroeder, Bissendorf, DE;
Andreas Baumeier, Bissendorf, DE;
Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, Osnabrueck, DE;
Abstract
A top for a convertible motor vehicle includes a top linkage operable to move the top between a closed position and an open position. The top linkage includes at least one functional component having a first position and a second position. The functional component is generally in the first position at a start of the opening movement and at the start of the closing movement, and also at an end of an opening movement and at the end of the closing movement. The functional component is moved from the first position to the second position for at least a portion of the opening movement and of the closing movement when the top linkage is between the open and closed positions. The movement of the functional component from the first position to the second position provides clearance for at least one element that moves during movement of the top linkage.