Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle roof with at least a first roof part (4) and a second roof part (5), the first roof part (4), for the longitudinal movement on the vehicle roof (2), being manned displacably on a longitudinally directed centre guide (10, 12, 13) of the vehicle roof (2) by means of a first hearing device (14, 15, 17) and on the second roof part (5) by means of a second bearing device (22, 23) and being movable between a closed position covering the vehicle interior and an open position, in which it is at least partially arranged over the second roof part (5), and, in order to improve the functionality, the invention making provision for the centre guide (10, 12, 13) to be mounted longitudinally movable manner on the second roof part (5) and in to be displaceable between its bearing position, in which it provides a mounting for the first roof part (4), and its storage position, in which it is moved into the second roof part (5) when the first roof part (4) is open.

Abstract: For a cabriolet vehicle with a convertible top hatch which can be moved between a cover position and an open position for selectively covering and opening a convertible top compartment and with a roll bar which can be moved between a lowered position and a protective position and which can be coupled to the convertible top hatch for joint movement, a convertible top hatch transmission part is provided which transfers the driving force to the convertible top hatch which can be disengageably coupled to a roll bar movement part that produces movement apparatus of the roll bar so that roll bar is movement can be produced, simultaneously with motion of the convertible top hatch, that is in a different direction from that of the convertible top hatch during at least one segment of the motion of the convertible top hatch.

Abstract: For a cabriolet vehicle with a convertible top hatch which can be moved between a cover position and an open position for selectively covering and opening a convertible top compartment and with a roll bar which can be moved between a lowered position and a protective position and which can be coupled to the convertible top hatch for joint movement, a convertible top hatch transmission part is provided which transfers the driving force to the convertible top hatch which can be disengageably coupled to a roll bar movement part that produces movement apparatus of the roll bar so that roll bar is movement can be produced, simultaneously with motion of the convertible top hatch, that is in a different direction from that of the convertible top hatch during at least one segment of the motion of the convertible top hatch.

Abstract: A process and a device for reinforcing a convertible soft top (34) or the like, especially for motor vehicle convertible tops, the convertible soft top (34) being entirely or partially underlain with reinforcing components (bow 32). At least one reinforcing component (bow 32) is molded directly onto the convertible soft top (34) in an injection mold (24). For the case in which the convertible soft top (34) is not to be joined over its entire surface to the reinforcing component (bow 32), the part of the convertible soft top (34) which is not to be connected to the reinforcing component is routed out of the casting mold (24) via a branch channel (36).

Abstract: A top element of a convertible roof which is formed from a plastic component 2 and a sheet metal part 3 as a composite part and in which major areas of the plastic component 2 and the sheet metal part 3 are spaced apart from one another and form a stiff cavity structure.

Abstract: A convertible motor vehicle roof, especially for hatchbacks or pickups, with at least one roof part which is supported to move lengthwise on the side roof members and when the roof is being opened, can be moved into the storage position. The roof part or roof parts can be moved onto a roof unit or rear unit before lowering of the roof into a storage space. The storage space compactly accommodates the roof part or the roof parts arranged stacked therein so that due to the reduced space requirement, the possibilities for movement and storage for the movable and storable roof parts on the motor vehicle body are improved.

Abstract: A Lowerable motor vehicle roof, with at least one openable front roof part (13) which is movably supported lengthwise on side roof members (8), and a rear roof part or rear element (7) which can be moved into the storage position in the body. The at least one front roof part (13) is located first in a storage space in the body (1) or on part of the roof (5) when the roof (5) is being lowered, and then the roof (5) is lowered into its storage position.

Abstract: A lowerable roof (1) of a hard-top convertible (2) with a front roof element (3), a middle roof element (4) and a rear roof element (5) which can all be moved out of a closed position which covers the motor vehicle interior (6) by a bearing mechanism into an open position in which they are deposited on top of one another in a rear-side convertible top storage compartment (9). The front roof element (3) is movably supported on the middle roof element (4), and the front roof element (3) can be lowered or raised by a carrier mechanism (17) which supports the front roof element (3) on the middle roof element (3) when the roof (1) is being moved to over or under the middle part (4) by a lengthwise guide means (29).

Abstract: A convertible vehicle roof (1) has a front roof part (3) and a rear roof part (4) which are mounted movably on the body of the vehicle and which can be put away into a roof storage space (20). The front roof part (3) is supported by means of a pivot-bearing device (9, 13) which is mounted displaceably on a guide device (16) fixed on the vehicle and which, during the opening and putting away of the front roof part (3), moves along the guide device (16) and in the process lowers the front roof part (3) into the roof storage space (20). The front roof part (3), when lowered into the roof storage space (20), can be arranged in an obliquely set or substantially vertical swung orientation.

Abstract: A latching device for latching a folding roof (1) of a motor vehicle on a windshield apron (3) which has a movably supported latch hook (5) which can be latched by a drive means in lock engagement on a counterpiece of the lock. The latch hook (5) is movably supported either on the free end (2) of the folding roof (1) or on the apron (3) and it can be latched on the apron (3) or the roof free end (2) as a lock counterpiece, and the drive means moves an intermediate element, and especially a pivot lever (14) which is coupled to the latch hook (5), for closing and latching the folding roof (1) in a pivoting and sliding motion relative to the stationary guide part (7) which is in guided engagement in a guideway (8) of the latch hook (5) and pivots around the guide part (7).

Abstract: The invention relates to a convertible motor vehicle roof having a front roof section and a rear roof section, each roof section being pivotally mounted on the vehicle body by a lever mechanism. The rear roof section is mounted so as to pivot over the front roof section, and can be lowered jointly with the front roof section into a back stowage space or area in the motor vehicle. The rear roof section being supported with a pivoting capacity on at least one of the front roof section and the lever mechanism. Preferably, when the motor vehicle roof is in a closed position, at least one of the lever mechanism and the lever for the front roof section are located substantially vertical in an area of one side front edge of the front rear roof section.

Abstract: A drive for a displaceable motor vehicle part which comprises at least one drive cable (22, 24) and a driven output pinion (12). The output pinion (12) drives a drive unit (14, 16; 114, 115, 116, 117) which engages the drive cable or cables (22, 24) at least at two points in order to drive it or them.

Abstract: A convertible roof for a motor vehicle with a front roof element (3) and a rear roof element (4), which are supported to pivot on the body by a respective lever arrangement and can be deposited in a stowage space (6) which can be covered by a pivotable cover (7) of the stowage space. The front roof element (3) and the rear roof element (4) are deposited essentially in a vertical arrangement in the stowage space (6) for the roof elements. The cover (7) of the stowage space (6) for the roof elements is pivotally mounted on the body and can swing upward out of its cover position with the rear element (4) closed.