PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a folding top for a convertible.;SOLUTION: The folding top for the convertible is provided. The folding top comprises a folding top cloth (16) and a folding top linkage (14) having a main link (28) mounted on a main support body (26) on both sides, and a frame part (38) extended to the almost longitudinal direction of a vehicle and an intermediate link (44) are connected to the main link (28) in the closed position of the top. A front, rigid folding top element (22) is connected to the intermediate link (44) through a first folding top element link (58), and connected to the frame part (38) through a second folding top element link (60). The folding top linkage (14) is provided with a means so as to bring about a continuous speed reduction of the front, rigid folding top element (22) during the sequence of movement of the top from the storage position to the closed position.;COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
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