Rod assembly for Cabriolet vehicle, has overload safety device deformed by preset measure by exceeding predetermined load, and sensor for detecting deformation and for producing overload signal

摘要

The assembly has an overload safety device deformed by a preset measure by exceeding a predetermined load, and a sensor (66) detects the deformation and produces an overload signal. The rod assembly is attached to adjacent components by a joint such that the load works as tensile and/or pressure load. An outer part (40) and a suspension arm (42) are formed on an inner part (38). A section (58) of the arm is held by a retainer (60) i.e. rivet, between the inner part and the outer part in a sandwich manner. A safety bolt (62) extends itself through the inner part, arm, and outer part.