Abstract: The invention relates to a folding top for a cabriolet vehicle, comprising a first roof part (1) which rests on a rear element (10) of the vehicle, which can be opened, in the closed covering position, a second roof part (2) which is pivotably mounted on the vehicle and is disposed in front of the first roof part (1) in the direction of traffic when said second roof part (2) is in a closed covering position, a third roof part (3) which is disposed in front of the second roof part (2) in the direction of traffic when said third roof part (3) is in a closed covered position. The first roof part (1) can be lifted from the rear element (10). The aim of the invention is to create a folding top with a particularly simple kinematic configuration. Said aim is achieved by allowing the third roof part to be moved over the second roof part.

Abstract: A vehicle roof, comprising an opening roof panel, which can be moved from a first, closed roof position into a second, fully opened roof position, the roof panel being held essentially parallel to the rest of the vehicle roof and at a distance from the rest of the vehicle roof in the second roof position; a lateral guide, the roof panel being guided at least during a part of an opening movement on the guide; a third, partially opened roof position in which the roof panel is held in a position that is essentially inclined with respect to the rest of the vehicle roof, rising counter to the direction of travel; and an elevating means for elevating a front edge area of the roof panel.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a rigid moveable roof part with an outer surface and an inner surface, a linkage moveable relative to the roof part during an opening movement of the convertible top, and a cover including a flexible sheet-like element. The linkage is disposed between the outer surface of the roof part and the cover in a closed state of the convertible top. The cover is moveable away from the roof part during the opening movement of the convertible top so as to form a space for the linkage.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a roof module having at least one rigid roof part, the roof module being connected to the vehicle by means of a main link mechanism. The roof module is movable over the course of an opening movement of the top into a rear-side storage region of the vehicle. The main link mechanism includes a main four-bar linkage and a second four-bar linkage constructed on the main four-bar linkage. The second four-bar linkage is coupled in a positively controlled manner to the main four-bar linkage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a folding top for a cabriolet vehicle, comprising a first roof part (1) which is embodied as a rigid shell element, a second roof part (2) which is embodied as a rigid shell element, and a forced control unit (4). The first roof part (1) and the second roof part (2) are pivotable relative to a body (3) of the vehicle, are driven by a common force-introducing unit (5), and are movable by means of the forced control unit (4). The aim of the invention is to create a folding top in which the flexibility of the force-controlled movement of roof parts towards each other is improved. Said aim is achieved by providing the forced control unit (4) with a mechanical control device (6), by means of which movement of the second roof part (2) can be delayed from movement of the first roof part (1).

Abstract: A folding top for a convertible vehicle includes a rear shell component, at least one front shell component, and a central shell component. The at least one front shell component, the central shell component and the rear shell component are able to be arranged as a top over an interior of the convertible vehicle in a closed condition. The at least one front shell component and the central shell component are able to be deposited in a rear area of the convertible vehicle using a first positive control mechanism. The rear shell component can be deposited in the rear area of the convertible vehicle using a second positive control mechanism. The rear shell component is mounted on a rear element that at least partially covers the rear area of the convertible vehicle. In an open condition of the top, the rear element at least partially covers the rear shell component.

Abstract: A closure device for a convertible top includes a lateral roof frame, a hoop element, and a pivotable hook arranged on the lateral roof frame which can be brought into engagement with the hoop element. The closure device also includes a first sliding element, the hook being accommodated in a pivotable manner on the first sliding element, and a second sliding element, it being possible for pivoting of the hook to be driven by a drivable movement of the second sliding element relative to the first sliding element.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle moveable between an open state and a closed state: The top includes a flexible top fabric, a top linkage, a laterally disposed top-cloth tensioning bracket, and a fin link including an inherently rigid structural part configured to bear longitudinal and tensile loads. The fin link is connected in an articulated manner on a rear end of the top-cloth tensioning bracket. In the closed state, the top-cloth tensioning bracket is part of a fin of the top and the fin link supports the top-cloth.

Abstract: A folding top for a convertible vehicle includes a rear shell component, at least one front shell component, and a central shell component. The at least one front shell component, the central shell component and the rear shell component are able to be arranged as a top over an interior of the convertible vehicle in a closed condition. The at least one front shell component and the central shell component are able to be deposited in a rear area of the convertible vehicle using a first positive control mechanism. The rear shell component can be deposited in the rear area of the convertible vehicle using a second positive control mechanism. The rear shell component is mounted on a rear element that at least partially covers the rear area of the convertible vehicle. In an open condition of the top, the rear element at least partially covers the rear shell component.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a rigid moveable roof part with an outer surface and an inner surface, a linkage moveable relative to the roof part during an opening movement of the convertible top, and a cover including a flexible sheet-like element. The linkage is disposed between the outer surface of the roof part and the cover in a closed state of the convertible top. The cover is moveable away from the roof part during the opening movement of the convertible top so as to form a space for the linkage.

Abstract: A method for producing a bent extruded profile that includes extruding a first profile bar having a first lateral formation, extruding a second profile bar having a second lateral formation corresponding in a form-fitting manner to the first lateral formation, and inserting the first lateral formation into the second lateral formation so as to connect the first and second profile bars and to create a form-fitting connection restricting relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions except a longitudinal direction of the profile bars. The method also includes bending the connected first and second profile bars using a bending process, wherein after bending, the form-fitting connection restricts relative movement between the first and second profile bars in all directions. In addition, an extruded profile including a first profile bar having a first formation on a first longitudinal side and a second profile bar having a second formation on a second longitudinal side.

Abstract: A device for driving a gradient cable includes a guide tube at least partly surrounding at least a section of the gradient cable, a housing supporting the gradient cable in its longitudinal direction, a driving pinion meshingly engaging with a first portion of the gradient cable, and a first guide wheel supporting the gradient cable at a level with the first portion of the gradient cable.

Abstract: A closure device for a convertible top includes a lateral roof frame, a hoop element, and a pivotable hook arranged on the lateral roof frame which can be brought into engagement with the hoop element. The closure device also includes a first sliding element, the hook being accommodated in a pivotable manner on the first sliding element, and a second sliding element, it being possible for pivoting of the hook to be driven by a drivable movement of the second sliding element relative to the first sliding element.

Abstract: A vehicle roof, comprising an opening roof panel, which can be moved from a first, closed roof position into a second, fully opened roof position, the roof panel being held essentially parallel to the rest of the vehicle roof and at a distance from the rest of the vehicle roof in the second roof position; a lateral guide, the roof panel being guided at least during a part of an opening movement on the guide; a third, partially opened roof position in which the roof panel is held in a position that is essentially inclined with respect to the rest of the vehicle roof, rising counter to the direction of travel; and an elevating means for elevating a front edge area of the roof panel.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a lateral roof frame having at least one front roof frame (1) and one rear roof frame part (2), a front bow (3) held in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the front roof frame part (1), a bow element (3) held on the front roof frame part (1), and a front frame (8) of the convertible vehicle, to which the front roof frame part (1) can be releasably locked. A movement of the front bow (3) from a first opening position into a second opening position and unlocking of the front roof frame part (1) from the front frame (8) are coupled by a positive control.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle top includes a first roof part, a second roof part adjoining the first roof part in a closed position of the top, and an outer link pivotably connected to the first roof part and to the second roof part. The outer link is connected to the first roof part by a first link mechanism and is disposed on an outer side of the first roof part in the closed position of the top.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a lateral roof frame having at least one front roof frame part (1) and one rear roof frame part (2), a front bow (3) held in a longitudinally displaceable manner on the front roof frame part (1), a bow element (3) held on the front roof frame part (1), and a front frame (8) of the convertible vehicle, to which the front roof frame part (1) can be releasably locked. A movement of the front bow (3) from a first opening position into a second opening position and unlocking of the front roof frame part (1) from the front frame (8) are coupled by a positive control.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle includes a rear top part attached pivotably to the convertible vehicle and a front, movably mounted top part. In a closed state of the top, the front top part and the rear top part are disposed over the convertible vehicle in a closed state of the top. In an open state of the top, the front top part and the rear top part are disposed behind front seats of the convertible vehicle with the front top part disposed below the rear top part.

Abstract: A top mechanism for a convertible vehicle includes a rear region of the convertible vehicle arranged behind a passenger compartment and is configured to receive a top, in an opened state of the top. The top mechanism also includes a rear element at least partially covering the rear region in a closed state of the top. The top mechanism also includes a covering element, and at least one rear roof part. The covering element, in a first position associated with a closed state of the top, is adjacent at one end to a boundary of the passenger compartment and is adjacent at the other end to the rear roof part. The covering element is movable to a second position for providing a movement space for the top, and is moveable to a third position associated with an opened state of the top, in which the covering element is adjacent at one end to the boundary of the passenger compartment and is adjacent at the other end to the rear element.

Abstract: A top for a convertible vehicle, including a roof frame extending from a rear region of the convertible vehicle as far as a windshield arranged between A-pillars of the convertible vehicle in a closed state of the top. The roof frame includes at least one rear frame piece, a central frame piece connected in an articulated manner to the rear frame piece, and a front frame piece. The top also includes a front element and a cover of the top fixed to the front element. The front frame piece is connected in an articulated manner directly to the central frame piece, and the front element is connected pivotably with respect to the front frame piece to the front frame piece.