Folding roof assembly for a convertible automobile has openings in the two roof sections so that the luggage compartment can be accessed and loaded when the roof is open and still carry large items

摘要

The folding roof assembly (8), for a convertible automobile (2), has an opening (24) in the first roof section (18) and an opening (28) in the second roof section (20). In the closed position, the openings (24,28) are closed by at least one roof closure section (26,30). The openings (24,28) are positioned in relation to each other in their roof sections (18,20) so that, in the open position, they overlap at least partially so that the luggage compartment can be accessed for loading.