Convertible Top With Frame Locking Mechanism

摘要

A convertible top of a cabriolet vehicle includes a convertible top rod assembly movable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position. The top rod assembly includes a link arrangement on opposing sides of the assembly. The link arrangement includes a main link and a main column pivotably mounted on a main bearing, and a front-side first link element and a second link element. The second link element is rearward of the first link element in the closed position and connected to the first link element by a joint arrangement, wherein the first link element being pivotable relative to the second link element by an actuating link extending along the second link element. A knee lever arrangement connected to the first link element, the second link element, and the actuating link includes a closing bolt.

主权项

1. A convertible top of a cabriolet vehicle, said convertible top comprising:
a convertible top rod assembly having opposing sides, said convertible top rod assembly being movable between a closed position spanning a vehicle interior and a storage position and including a link arrangement on both sides, said link arrangement including a main link and a main column pivotably mounted on a main bearing, and a front-side first link element and a second link element, said second link element being arranged rearward of the first link element in the closed position and connected to the first link element by a joint arrangement, wherein the first link element being pivotable relative to the second link element by an actuating link extending along the second link element the actuating link being connected to a knee lever arrangement connected to the first link element and the second link element; and a locking element securing the first link element against pivoting relative to the second link element in the closed position, said locking element being mounted to rotate and interact with a closing bolt and is adjustable between a locked position and an open position, wherein the closing bolt is arranged on the knee lever arrangement.