Soft-top convertible top

Abstract

Soft-top convertible top (1) of a convertible vehicle with a flexible convertible top cover (3) which can be moved by means of a convertible top frame (7) between a closed position covering a passenger compartment (5) and an open position at least partially exposing the passenger compartment (5), with several roof elements (13, 15, 17) arranged behind a roof peak (9) representing a roof element in the closed convertible top position and spanning at least approximately one width of the convertible top (1), and side roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) arranged laterally next to the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) in the closed convertible top position. wherein, for the purpose of transferring the convertible top (1) between the closed and the open position, a main linkage system (31) of the convertible top frame (7) is connected to a lateral roof frame element (23, 25, 27, 29) or a roof element (13, 15, 17) and the roof peak (9) interacts with the main linkage system (31) via several links (49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67) of the convertible top frame (7), characterized by the fact that the side roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) can be moved at least partially independently of the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) between their position when the convertible top is closed (1) and their position when the convertible top is open (1), wherein at least two roof elements (13 ,15) are firmly connected to each a link (61, 67) of the convertible top frame (7), which are each required to implement a movement of another roof element (9, 13, 15, 17) or lateral roof frame element (23, 25, 27, 29).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a soft-top convertible top for a convertible vehicle with a flexible convertible top cover, which can be moved by means of a convertible top frame between a closed position covering a passenger compartment and an open position at least partially releasing the passenger compartment, according to the type defined in more detail in the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] From DE 10 2008 046 796 A1, such a soft-top convertible top is known, which is designed with three so-called surface bows, wherein the foremost surface bow in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top, when closed, forms a roof peak. A surface bow arranged behind the roof peak is kinematically coupled to a main scissor mechanism of the convertible top and is driven by it. The roof peak, in turn, is kinematically coupled to the main scissor mechanism via a linkage. The surface bow arranged behind the roof peak is rigidly connected to a linkage, which is provided for moving the roof peak between its position when the convertible top is closed and its position when the convertible top is open. A rearmost surface bow in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top, when closed, is connected to the links of the main scissor mechanism via a linkage, with movement of the rearmost surface bow being controlled by a control rod.

[0003] Moving all roof components between their respective positions when the convertible top is closed and their positions when the convertible top is open requires many linkages, resulting in a large weight for the convertible top and a high degree of complexity in the movement of the roof components.

[0004] A soft-top convertible top with a similar construction is known from DE 10 2007 051 120 B3.

[0005] Furthermore, DE 199 12 358 A1 discloses a soft-top convertible top for a convertible vehicle with a flexible top cover and with several roof sections arranged behind a roof peak when the top is closed and spanning a width of the top.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to create a soft-top convertible top for a convertible vehicle of the type mentioned above, in which the number of required linkages for moving all roof parts is minimized.

[0007] This problem is solved with a soft-top convertible top according to the features of claim 1.

[0008] A soft-top convertible top with a flexible cover is proposed, which can be moved between a closed position covering the passenger compartment and an open position at least partially exposing the passenger compartment by means of a convertible top frame, with several roof elements arranged behind a roof peak in the closed convertible top position, spanning at least approximately one width of the convertible top, and lateral roof frame elements arranged next to the roof elements in the closed convertible top position, wherein the lateral roof frame elements can be moved at least partially independently of the roof elements between their position when the convertible top is closed and their position when the convertible top is open.and wherein, for the purpose of transferring the convertible top between the closed and the open position, a main linkage system of the convertible top frame is connected to a side roof frame element or a roof element, and the roof peak interacts with the main linkage system via several links of the convertible top frame.

[0009] According to the invention, at least two roof elements are firmly connected to each of a linkage of the convertible top frame, each of which is required to implement a movement of another roof element or lateral roof frame element.

[0010] The roof elements, which are firmly connected to the handlebars, are not movable relative to these handlebars and can be easily attached to the respective handlebars.

[0011] The number of linkages required to move all roof components is very low in a soft-top convertible top according to the invention, since the coupling of roof elements to other roof elements or side roof frame elements eliminates the need for separate linkages for connecting and moving the roof elements. The weight of a convertible top according to the invention is therefore advantageously very low. Due to the small number of linkages required overall, the complexity of convertible top movements is also very simple, and the installation space required by the convertible top in its stowed position is very small.

[0012] The flexibility of the convertible top movement is advantageous because the side roof frame elements can be moved, at least partially independently of the roof elements, between their position when the top is closed and their position when the top is open. Individual side roof frame components can also be integrally integrated with a roof element, such as a roof peak, or with a linkage, such as a linkage of the main linkage system.

[0013] In a structurally simple embodiment of a soft-top convertible top according to the invention, it is provided that a roof element arranged in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top behind the roof peak in the closed convertible top position and a further roof element arranged behind this roof element in the closed convertible top position are each firmly connected to a link of the convertible top frame, which are each required to implement a movement of another roof element or lateral roof frame element.

[0014] If at least two linkages, which are provided for the transfer movement of the side roof frame elements between their position when the convertible top is closed and their position when the convertible top is open, are firmly connected to a roof element, the roof peak is kinematically guided via the side roof frame elements and the respective roof elements can be firmly connected to the linkages required for the movement of the side roof frame elements.

[0015] In addition to the roof peak, a design spanning a large length in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when closed and / or having a short length in a rear storage compartment may include at least three roof elements arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when closed, and in particular at least four lateral roof frame elements on each side of the convertible top. For the purposes of this application, roof elements are understood to mean the roof peak and the convertible top elements arranged behind the roof peak and in front of a rear window element encompassing the rear window when the convertible top is closed.

[0016] In a simple embodiment of the invention, at least three lateral roof frame elements arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position can be moved in a Z-shaped movement between their position when the convertible top is closed and their position when the convertible top is open.

[0017] In a structurally simple embodiment of a soft-top convertible top according to the invention, the third lateral roof frame element in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position is connected from the front to the main link system and forms a four-bar linkage, in particular with the main bearing and two links of the main link system.

[0018] In a structurally simple embodiment of the invention, the second roof element located behind the roof peak in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when the convertible top is closed can be rigidly connected to a guide link, which at a front end is articulated, in particular via a reduction gear, to a second and third lateral roof frame element from the front and rear of a link of the main link system when the convertible top is closed.

[0019] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the roof element, which in the closed convertible top position is arranged in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top behind the roof peak, is articulated from the front to the second and third lateral roof frame elements in the closed convertible top position via a linkage rigidly connected to this roof element and a control linkage. This roof element thus forms a four-bar linkage mechanism with the second and third lateral roof frame elements and the control linkage, or is connected to the second and third lateral roof frame elements via a two-linkage.

[0020] The roof peak can be easily connected to the roof elements by hinged at the front to a second lateral roof frame element in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when the convertible top is closed, and by means of a further control link to a link rigidly connected to the roof element arranged behind the roof peak in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when the convertible top is closed, wherein this link is pivotally connected to the second lateral roof frame element.Furthermore, the length of the roof peak and the roof element arranged behind the roof peak in the longitudinal direction of the roof in the closed convertible top position can be coordinated in such a way that the roof element arranged behind the roof peak is in the same orientation below the roof peak and shifted rearward relative to it in the open convertible top position, so that a space provided for the roof peak, for example for the arrangement of a locking mechanism of the roof peak, is not impaired by the roof element arranged behind the roof peak in the closed convertible top position.

[0021] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the rearmost roof element in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top, when closed, can be connected to the main bearing via a first link and to the guide link via a further link, with a control link preferably being provided to control movement of the rearmost roof element. In the closed convertible top position, the rearmost roof element, in particular, borders at least approximately on a rear window element comprising a rear window.

[0022] The control link of the rearmost roof element can be connected on the one hand to the further link and on the other hand to the third lateral roof frame element in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position or to the control link of the roof element arranged behind the roof peak in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position.

[0023] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the roof elements are designed as surface bows. Here, the roof elements have a sufficiently long length in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top to support the convertible top fabric and, in the closed convertible top position, imprint an outer shape or roof contour on the fabric. The shaping roof elements have a length greater than 150 mm in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top, but can have different lengths in this direction. Preferably, in the closed convertible top position, the roof elements abut each other with relatively small gaps. It can also be provided that there are no gaps between adjacent roof elements in the closed convertible top position, so that they abut each other or at least partially overlap.

[0024] In the open convertible top position, the roof elements of a design requiring little storage space all assume the same orientation as in the closed convertible top position.

[0025] In an advantageous embodiment of a soft-top convertible top according to the invention, an inner lining is provided that at least partially covers the roof elements from the inside and is attached from the front, at least in the area of ​​a second roof element located in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top when the top is closed. Particularly in the case of a convertible top with three roof elements in addition to the roof peak, this easily prevents the inner lining from entering the passenger compartment during a convertible top opening or closing movement and, for example, from coming into contact with persons in the rear of a convertible vehicle.

[0026] Both the features specified in the claims and those specified in the following exemplary embodiment of the soft-top convertible top according to the invention are suitable, individually or in any combination, for further developing the subject matter of the invention. The respective combinations of features do not constitute a limitation with regard to the further development of the subject matter according to the invention, but are essentially merely exemplary.

[0027] Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the soft-top convertible top according to the invention will become apparent from the patent claims and the exemplary embodiment described below with reference to the drawing.

[0028] It shows: Fig. 1 a simplified three-dimensional view of a soft-top convertible top in a closed position, wherein one of the convertible top covers is shown as semi-transparent for better clarity; Fig. 2 a simplified side view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1 in closed position, with the convertible top cover not shown; Fig. 3 a simplified view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in closed position, showing the convertible top viewed from a convertible top longitudinal center plane towards a left side of the convertible top; Fig. 4 a simplified three-dimensional view of a section of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. 3 in the closed position, showing a left side of the convertible top viewed from the inside below; Fig. 5 a simplified, the Fig. 2. Corresponding representation of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4, where a fabric retaining bar of the convertible top is visible in a swung-up position; Fig. 6 a simplified side view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5 in a partially open position; Fig. 7 a simplified side view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6 in a view opposite to the Fig. 6 intermediate positions further shifted towards the fully open position; Fig. 8 a simplified view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6 to Fig. 7 in one of the Fig. 7 corresponding position, showing the convertible top viewed from a convertible top longitudinal center plane in the direction of a left side of the convertible top; Fig. 9 a simplified three-dimensional view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 to Fig. 8 in an open position; Fig. 10 a simplified side view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8 to Fig. 9 in the open position; Fig. 11 a simplified view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. 10 in the open position, with the convertible top cut away along a longitudinal center plane and shown viewed towards a left side of the convertible top; and Fig. 12 a highly schematic sectional view of the convertible top of the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. 11, where the convertible top is shown in an intermediate position and both a convertible top cover and an interior headliner are shown in simplified form.

[0029] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a simplified representation of the soft-top roof 1 of a convertible vehicle in the closed position, which is shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows a semi-transparent flexible convertible top cover 3. The convertible top cover 3 extends in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top from a fabric retaining bracket 39 to a rear end of the roof peak 9. Alternatively, the convertible top cover can also extend, for example, to a front end of the roof peak.

[0030] The convertible top 1 is connected by means of a convertible top frame 7 between the part in the Fig. Figure 1 shows a passenger compartment 5 in a closed position and, for example, in the Fig. The open position shown in section 8, which releases passenger compartment 5, can be moved.

[0031] The convertible top 1 has a roof peak 9, which is designed in particular with a locking device 11 for attachment to a windshield frame of the convertible vehicle. In the closed convertible top position, three roof elements 13, 15 and 17, spanning essentially one convertible top width, are attached to the roof peak 9 in the longitudinal direction towards the rear. For ease of identification, the roof elements 13, 15, 17 are numbered below, with the roof element located behind the roof peak 9 in the closed convertible top position being designated as the first roof element 13, and the following roof elements as the second roof element 15 and the third roof element 17.

[0032] The roof peak 9 and the roof elements 13, 15, 17 are designed here as surface bows and have a relatively large extent in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top. In the closed convertible top position, the roof elements 13, 15, and 17 abut each other almost completely and support the convertible top fabric 3 almost entirely, thus defining its outer shape or roof contour. The spaces provided in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top between the individual roof elements 13, 15, 17, between the first roof element 13 and the roof peak 9, and between the third roof element 17 and a rear window element 21 comprising a rear window 19 located aft of the rearmost third roof element 17, are designed to be very small in order to support and shape the convertible top fabric 3 over almost its entire longitudinal extent.

[0033] The length of the roof elements 13, 15 and 17 and the roof peak 9 in the longitudinal direction of the cover can be selected very variably according to the respective application and can also differ for the individual elements 9, 13, 15, 17.

[0034] In the transverse direction of the convertible top, four lateral roof frame elements 23, 25, 27, 29 connect laterally to the roof peak 9 and the roof elements 13, 15, 17 on both sides, whereby in the closed position of the convertible top 1, two adjacent lateral roof frame elements 23, 25, 27, 29 are directly adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top.

[0035] The foremost side roof frame element in the direction of the convertible top, which here is integrally formed with the roof peak 9, is referred to below as the first side roof frame element 23, and the subsequent side roof frame elements are referred to as the second side roof frame element 25, the third side roof frame element 27, and the fourth side roof frame element 29. The fourth side roof frame element 29 is integrally connected to the main pillar 37.

[0036] A main linkage system 31, or a main scissor mechanism, is provided, with each link 35, representing a main link, and a link 37, representing a main column, articulated to a main bearing 33. The links 35, 37, or the main link 35 and the main column 37, are connected to the third lateral roof frame element 27 and, together with the main bearing 33, form a four-bar linkage. A convertible top movement is effected by a drive unit 45, which includes a hydraulic cylinder 43 and is articulated on one side to the main bearing 33 and on the other side to a toggle lever mechanism 47 connected to the main bearing 33 and a fabric retaining bracket 39.

[0037] To transfer the convertible top 1 between the closed position and the open position, the third lateral roof frame element 27 is moved by the drive unit 45, whereby the roof peak 9, the roof elements 13, 15, 17 and the lateral roof frame elements 23, 25, 27, 29 are moved between their position when the convertible top 1 is closed and their position when the convertible top 1 is open via linkages described in more detail below.

[0038] The second side roof frame element 25, which in the closed convertible top position adjoins the first side roof frame element 23 (integrally formed with the roof peak 9) towards the rear, is rigidly connected to a first link 49. This link is pivotally connected to the roof peak 9 at one end and pivotally coupled to a second link 51 at the other. The second link 51 is in turn rigidly connected to the third side roof frame element 27. The first link 49 and the second link 51 are also connected via a reduction gear 53 to two levers 55 and 57. A first lever 55 is pivotally connected to the first link 49, and a second link 51 is pivotally connected to the second link 51. At their ends furthest from their respective links 49 and 51, the two levers 55 and 57 are connected to each other via a pivot point 59. Together with the first link 49 and the second link 51, the reduction gear 53 forms a four-bar linkage.

[0039] The first roof element 13 is rigidly connected to a third link 61, which, together with a first control link 63, forms a two-link system. The third link 61 is pivotally connected to the first link 49, with one pivot point of the first link 49 and the third link 61 located between a pivot point of the first link 49 and the roof apex 9 and a pivot point of the first link 49 and the second link 51. The first control link 63 extends pivotally between the third link 61 and the second link 51. The first link 49, the second link 51, the third link 61, and the first control link 63 thus form a four-bar linkage.

[0040] The roof peak 9 and the first lateral roof frame element 23, which is integrally formed with it, are in turn integrated into the convertible top kinematics via a four-bar linkage. The links of this four-bar linkage are formed by the roof peak 9 or the first lateral roof frame element 23, the first link 49, the third link 61, and a second control link 65, which connects a rear end of the roof peak 9 to the third link 61. A connection point of the second control link 65 with the third link 61 is located approximately midway between a pivot point of the first link 49 with the third link 61 and a pivot point of the third link 61 with the first control link 63.

[0041] The second roof element 15 is firmly connected to a fourth link 67, which represents a guide link and is articulated at one end to the pivot point 59 of the reduction gear 53 and at the other end to the main column 37.

[0042] Both the third link 61, rigidly connected to the first roof element 13, and the fourth link 67, rigidly connected to the second roof element 15, are required for the implementation of the movement of other roof elements or lateral roof frame elements, i.e., for their kinematic connection. Therefore, separate links, intended solely for connecting the first roof element 13 and the second roof element 15, are not needed. The proposed design advantageously increases the torsional stiffness of the convertible top 1. Furthermore, the integral design of the first roof element 13 with the third link 61 has the advantage that it eliminates the need for a nearly parallel four-bar linkage to guide the roof peak 9, which would have inferior kinematic parameters, such as angles and distances, compared to the proposed design.

[0043] The third roof element 17 is rigidly connected to a fifth link 69, which is pivotally connected at the rear to a sixth link 71. The sixth link 71 is articulated at its end opposite the fifth link 69 to the main bearing 33. At the front, the fifth link 69 is connected to the fourth link 67 via a seventh link 73. However, since the fifth link 69 is still kinematically indeterminate in this configuration, a third control link 75 is provided, which couples the seventh link 73 to the second link 51.

[0044] Unlike the third link 61 and the fourth link 67, the fifth link 69 is not required to move another roof element or side roof frame element, but merely serves to connect the third roof element 17 to the convertible top kinematics.

[0045] In the closed position of the convertible top 1, the fabric retaining bracket 39 is connected to the convertible top frame 7 essentially horizontally rearward of the main bearing 33. The fabric retaining bracket 39 interacts with the rear window element 21 via a toggle lever 41, the rear window element 21 comprising the rear window 19 and a rear window frame 20. To pivot the fabric retaining bracket 39 to open a convertible top compartment lid, the drive unit 45 moves the fabric retaining bracket via the toggle lever mechanism 47.

[0046] After opening the convertible top compartment lid, the convertible top 1 can be lowered starting from the point in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4 shown closed position by means of the drive unit 45 via the in the Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 to Fig. The 8 intermediate positions shown are moved to its stored position located in a rear storage compartment, as shown in the Fig. 9, Fig. 10 to Fig. 11 shown.

[0047] Both the roof peak 9 and the roof elements 13, 15, 17 are laid down in the same orientation, so that these components 9, 13, 15, 17 can be arranged very close to each other in the laid position in the roof height direction.

[0048] In the embodiment shown, the first roof element 13 is shortened in the longitudinal direction of the cover compared to the roof peak 9, so that in the stowed position it can be arranged in a space-saving manner towards the rear of a space provided for the locking device of the roof peak 9.

[0049] Furthermore, the third roof element 17 is shorter in length in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top compared to the roof peak 9 and the second roof element 15, which have approximately comparable lengths in this direction. In the closed convertible top position, the front end of the third roof element 17 is positioned in essentially the same longitudinal direction as the front end of the roof peak 9 and the front end of the second roof element 15. This prevents the third roof element 17 from coming into contact with the fabric retaining frame 39 in the transverse direction of the convertible top when in its stowed position. Similarly, in alternative embodiments of the invention, the lengths of all roof elements 13, 15, and 17 can be adapted to the available space and may differ accordingly.

[0050] Apart from the first lateral roof frame element 23, which is integrally formed with the roof peak 9, the other lateral roof frame elements 25, 27, 29 are independent, i.e., not coupled to the corresponding roof elements 13, 15, 17, and can be moved between their position when the convertible top 1 is closed and their position when the convertible top 1 is open. The movement of any three lateral roof frame elements 23, 25, 27, 29 arranged one behind the other during a convertible top opening or closing movement is Z-shaped, i.e., any two lateral roof frame elements 23, 25, 27, 29 that are adjacent in the closed convertible top position are pivoted in opposite directions to each other during a convertible top opening movement.

[0051] On a side of the roof elements 9, 13, 15, 17 facing the passenger compartment 5 in the closed convertible top position, as shown in Fig.As can be seen in more detail in Figure 12, an interior headliner 77 is arranged, which, in addition to its connection to the roof peak 9, has a connection point on the first roof element 13. This ensures in a simple way that the interior headliner 77 moves in a defined manner over persons located in the rear area of ​​the convertible vehicle during a convertible top opening or closing movement.

Claims

[1] Soft-top convertible top (1) of a convertible vehicle with a flexible convertible top cover (3) which can be moved by means of a convertible top frame (7) between a closed position covering a passenger compartment (5) and an open position at least partially exposing the passenger compartment (5), with several roof elements (13, 15, 17) arranged behind a roof peak (9) representing a roof element in the closed convertible top position and spanning at least approximately one width of the convertible top (1), and side roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) arranged laterally next to the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) in the closed convertible top position. wherein, for the purpose of transferring the convertible top (1) between the closed and the open position, a main linkage system (31) of the convertible top frame (7) is connected to a lateral roof frame element (23, 25, 27, 29) or a roof element (13, 15, 17) and the roof peak (9) interacts with the main linkage system (31) via several links (49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 67) of the convertible top frame (7), characterized by , that the side roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) can be moved at least partially independently of the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) between their position when the convertible top is closed (1) and their position when the convertible top is open (1), wherein at least two roof elements (13 ,15) are firmly connected to each a link (61, 67) of the convertible top frame (7), which are each required to implement a movement of another roof element (9, 13, 15, 17) or lateral roof frame element (23, 25, 27, 29). [2] Cover according to claim 1, characterized by , that a roof element (13) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the roof behind the roof peak (9) in the closed convertible top position and a further roof element (15) arranged behind this roof element (13) in the closed convertible top position are each firmly connected to a link (61, 67) of the convertible top frame (7), which are each required to implement a movement of another roof element (9, 13, 15, 17) or lateral roof frame element (23, 25, 27, 29). [3] Convertible top according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized by , that at least two linkages (61, 67) which are provided for the transfer movement of the lateral roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) between their position when the convertible top is closed (1) and their position when the convertible top is open (1) are firmly connected to a roof element (13, 15, 17). [4] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by, that in addition to the roof peak (9) at least three roof elements (13, 15, 17) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the roof in the closed canopy position and in particular at least four lateral roof frame elements (23, 25, 27, 29) are provided on each side of the roof. [5] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that at least three lateral roof frame elements (23, 25 ,27, 29) arranged one behind the other in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position can be moved in a Z-shaped movement between their position when the convertible top is closed (1) and their position when the convertible top is open (1). [6] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that to transfer the convertible top (1) between the closed and the open position, the third lateral roof frame element (27) in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position is connected from the front to the main linkage system (31). [7] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the second roof element (15) in the longitudinal direction of the roof in the closed convertible top position is firmly connected behind the roof peak (9) to a guide link (67), which at a front end is articulated in particular via a reduction gear (53) to a second (25) and a third lateral roof frame element (27) in the closed convertible top position from the front and rear to a link (35, 37) of the main link system (31). [8] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by , that the roof element (13) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the roof behind the roof peak (9) in the closed convertible top position is articulated from the front to a second lateral roof frame element (25) and a third lateral roof frame element (27) in the longitudinal direction of the roof in the closed convertible top position via a link (61) fixedly connected to this roof element (13) and a control link (63). [9] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that the roof peak (9) is articulated from the front to a second lateral roof frame element (25) in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position and is coupled by means of a further control link (65) to a link (61) which is fixedly connected to a roof element (13) arranged behind the roof peak (9) in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position, wherein this link (61) is pivotally connected to the second lateral roof frame element (25). [10] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that a rearmost roof element (17) in the longitudinal direction of the roof in the closed convertible top position is connected to the main bearing (33) via a first link (71) and to the guide link (67) via a further link (73), wherein a control link (75) is provided to control a movement of the rearmost roof element (17). [11] Cover according to claim 10, characterized by , that the control link (75) of the rearmost roof element (17) is connected on the one hand to the further link (73) and on the other hand to the third lateral roof frame element (27) in the closed convertible top position in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top or to the control link (63) of the roof element (13) arranged in the closed convertible top position in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top behind the roof peak (9). [12] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by , that the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) are designed as surface bows. [13] Convertible top according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized by , that an inner lining (77) is provided which at least partially covers the roof elements (9, 13, 15, 17) from the inside and which is attached from the front at least in the area of ​​a second roof element (15) in the longitudinal direction of the convertible top in the closed convertible top position.

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