FR2924382A1 - Retractable roof, has lateral arms having reception zone for receiving outer lateral edge of flexible cover on upper side and near inner lateral edge when roof is in deployed position - Google Patents

Retractable roof, has lateral arms having reception zone for receiving outer lateral edge of flexible cover on upper side and near inner lateral edge when roof is in deployed position Download PDF

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FR2924382A1
FR2924382A1 FR0708426A FR0708426A FR2924382A1 FR 2924382 A1 FR2924382 A1 FR 2924382A1 FR 0708426 A FR0708426 A FR 0708426A FR 0708426 A FR0708426 A FR 0708426A FR 2924382 A1 FR2924382 A1 FR 2924382A1
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60JWINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/1226Soft tops for convertible vehicles
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60JWINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/0053Collapsible lateral roof side beams
    • B60J7/0069Collapsible lateral roof side beams where the beam itself is folded and moves inwardly, e.g. concertina type
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60JWINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/1226Soft tops for convertible vehicles
    • B60J7/123Soft tops for convertible vehicles characterised by means for fastening the soft top cloth to the arches or vehicle body work
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60JWINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J7/00Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
    • B60J7/08Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position
    • B60J7/12Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts
    • B60J7/14Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldable; Tensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of rigid plate-like elements or rigid non plate-like elements, e.g. with non-slidable, but pivotable or foldable movement

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Abstract

The roof has a rigid rear roof element (2) on which two lateral arms are articulated. The arms have front ends that are articulated on a rigid front roof element (3). The arms are formed of two sections articulated on each other. A flexible cover extends between the rear roof element and a front roof element. The arms have a reception zone for receiving an outer lateral edge (6A) of the cover on upper side and near inner lateral edge when the roof is in deployed position.

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L'invention se rapporte à un toit rétractable pourvu d'une couverture souple. Les toits à couverture souple sont connus depuis très longtemps. Généralement lorsqu'on les range, ils se plient en accordéon à l'arrière du véhicule. Lorsque le toit est rangé le pliage est plus ou moins approximatif et relativement encombrant en raison notamment des retombés latérales de la couverture souple. En effet, la couverture souple recouvre la face supérieure du toit qui doit être légèrement bombé mais également les parties latérales du toit afin que l'eau s'écoule sans pénétrer dans l'habitacle. Dans la partie centrale de la couverture, celle-ci est sensiblement plane par contre sur 10 les bords latéraux la couverture a une courbure très forte à la manière des draps housses. Au lieu et place de ces toits souples, des toits à éléments rigides ont été développés. Ne se pose plus alors le problème du pliage de la couverture souple. Il apparait que le gout des consommateurs va vers les avantages du toit à éléments 15 rigides mais souhaite un style utilisant la couverture souple. Une couverture couvrant des éléments rigides présente, par exemple, l'avantage de masquer les zones de jonction transversale entre les éléments rigides. Se pose donc à nouveau le problème du rangement contrôlé de cette couverture souple. L'invention se propose d'apporter une solution. 20 A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un toit rétractable comprenant, d'une part, un élément arrière rigide de toit sur lequel sont articulés deux bras latéraux dont les extrémités avants sont également articulées sur un élément rigide de toit avant, les bras latéraux étant formés de deux tronçons articulés l'un sur l'autre et, d'autre part, une couverture souple qui s'étend entre l'élément arrière de toit et l'élément avant de toit , 25 ce toit rétractable étant caractérisé en ce que les bras latéraux présentent sur leur face supérieure et au voisinage de leur bord latéral interne, une zone de réception d'un bord latéral extérieur de la couverture souple lorsque le toit est en position déployée. L'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description ci après faite à titre d'exemple non limitatif en regard du dessin qui représente : 30 FIG 1 : Un toit selon l'invention, la couverture souple étant en grisé FIG lA : Le même toit que celui de la figurel FIG lB : le toit de la figure 1A en cours de rangement FIG 2 :Vue de cotée d'un toit selon l'invention FIG 2A : Coupe selon IIA-IIA de la figure 2 FIG 2B : Coupe selon IIB-IIB de la figure 2 FIG 3 : Vue longitudinale interne d'un toit selon l'invention s FIG 4 : Vue du toit rangé FIG 5 : Vue d'une variante de toit FIG 5A : Le toit de la figure 5 FIG 5B : Le toit de la figure 5A en cours de rangement FIG 6 : Coupe selon VI-VI de la figure 5A 10 FIG 7 : Une première variante de la figure 6 FIG 7A :la variante de montage de la figure 7 en cours de déploiement du toit. FIG 8 Une seconde variante de la figure 6 FIG 8A la variante de montage de la figure 8 en cours de déploiement du toit FIG 9A vue de dessus du toit en position couvrant l'habitacle 15 FIG 9B vue de dessus du toit en position rangée FIG l0a à 10e : Cinématique de rangement du toit montrant le mouvement de pose progressive de la couverture souple. En se reportant au dessin, on voit un toit 1 rétractable qui en position dite de service couvre l'habitacle. En position rangée, le toit est déplacé vers l'arrière du véhicule 20 pour le transformer en cabriolet. Le toit rétractable comprend, d'une part, un élément arrière 2 rigide de toit sur lequel sont articulés deux bras 5 latéraux dont les extrémités avants sont également articulées sur un élément 3 rigide de toit avant, les bras latéraux étant formés de deux tronçons 5A, 5B articulés l'un sur l'autre et, d'autre part, une couverture souple 6 qui s'étend 25 entre l'élément arrière 2 de toit et l'élément avant 3 de toit. Le bord arrière de l'élément de toit avant est distant du bord avant de l'élément de toit arrière. The invention relates to a retractable roof provided with a flexible cover. Soft roofs have been known for a very long time. Generally when they are stored, they fold accordion at the rear of the vehicle. When the roof is tidy the folding is more or less approximate and relatively bulky, in particular because of the lateral fallout of the soft cover. Indeed, the flexible cover covers the upper face of the roof which must be slightly curved but also the side parts of the roof so that the water flows without entering the passenger compartment. In the central part of the cover, it is substantially flat on the other hand on the side edges the cover has a very strong curvature in the manner of the fitted sheets. Instead of these flexible roofs, roofs with rigid elements have been developed. No longer then the problem of folding the soft cover. It appears that consumer tastes are going towards the advantages of the rigid element roof but wish for a style using the soft cover. A blanket covering rigid elements has, for example, the advantage of masking the transverse junction zones between the rigid elements. Thus arises again the problem of controlled storage of this soft cover. The invention proposes to provide a solution. To this end, the subject of the invention is a retractable roof comprising, on the one hand, a rigid rear roof element on which are articulated two lateral arms whose front ends are also articulated on a rigid front roof element, the lateral arms being formed of two articulated sections on one another and, on the other hand, a flexible cover which extends between the rear roof element and the roof front element, this retractable roof being characterized in that the lateral arms have on their upper face and in the vicinity of their internal lateral edge, a zone for receiving an outer lateral edge of the flexible cover when the roof is in the extended position. The invention will be better understood from the following description given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the drawing which represents: FIG. 1: A roof according to the invention, the flexible cover being grayed FIG. The same roof as FIG. 1B: the roof of FIG. 1A being stored FIG. 2: Side view of a roof according to the invention FIG. 2A: Section according to IIA-IIA of FIG. Section IIB-IIB of FIG. 2 FIG. 3: Internal longitudinal view of a roof according to the invention. FIG. 4: View of the Tiered Roof FIG. 5: View of a Roof Variant FIG. 5A: The Roof of FIG. FIG. 5B: The roof of FIG. 5A during storage FIG. 6: Section according to VI-VI of FIG. 5A FIG. 7: A first variant of FIG. 6 FIG. 7A: the mounting variant of FIG. roof deployment. FIG. 8 A second variant of FIG. 6 FIG. 8A the mounting variant of FIG. 8 during deployment of the roof FIG. 9A top view of the roof in position covering the passenger compartment FIG. 9B top view of the FIG FIG. 10a to 10e: Cinematic storage of the roof showing the progressive installation movement of the flexible cover. Referring to the drawing, we see a retractable roof 1 in the so-called service position covers the passenger compartment. In the stowed position, the roof is moved towards the rear of the vehicle 20 to transform it into a cabriolet. The retractable roof comprises, on the one hand, a rigid roof rear element 2 on which are articulated two lateral arms whose front ends are also articulated on a rigid front roof element 3, the lateral arms being formed of two sections 5A. 5B articulated on one another and, on the other hand, a flexible cover 6 which extends between the rear roof element 2 and the front element 3 roof. The rear edge of the front roof element is remote from the front edge of the rear roof element.

Eventuellement, un élément 4 intermédiaire de toit est situé entre l'élément avant et l'élément arrière. Ces éléments 2, 3, 4 de toit soutiennent la couverture 6 souple lorsque le toit couvre l'habitacle. Dans les illustrations, les éléments 2, 3, 4 de toit soutiennent l'essentiel de la surface inférieure de la couverture souple de manière à garantir un profil continu du toit. La couverture est fixée sur l'élément de toit avant et arrière. Lors du rangement les bras latéraux s'effacent vers l'intérieur ( figures 1B , 5B, 9B). Les bras latéraux 5 présentent sur leur face supérieure et au voisinage de leur bord latéral interne, une zone 7 de réception d'un bord 6A latéral extérieur de la couverture souple lorsque le toit est en position déployée. Les figures 2A et 2B montrent en gros plan cette caractéristique. Les bras peuvent être polis ou recouverts d'une peinture. Ils restent visibles même lorsque le toit recouvre l'habitacle. Les bras ne sont pas recouvert par une feuille rapportée dans l'exemple figures là IB. Optionally, an intermediate roof element 4 is located between the front element and the rear element. These roof elements 2, 3, 4 support the flexible cover 6 when the roof covers the cockpit. In the illustrations, the roof elements 2, 3, 4 support most of the lower surface of the flexible cover so as to ensure a continuous roof profile. The cover is attached to the front and rear roof element. When storing the side arms fade inwards (Figures 1B, 5B, 9B). The lateral arms 5 have on their upper face and in the vicinity of their internal lateral edge, a zone 7 for receiving an outer lateral edge 6A of the flexible cover when the roof is in the deployed position. Figures 2A and 2B show this feature in close-up. The arms can be polished or covered with paint. They remain visible even when the roof covers the cabin. The arms are not covered by a sheet reported in the example figures IB.

Cela permet d'avoir une couverture 6 souple qui se plie à plat. Cette couverture 6 est donc sensiblement plane et sans retombée latérale. Contrairement aux solutions connues, la couverture souple ne couvre pas la totalité des bras de sorte qu'il n'y a pas de retombés importantes pouvant nuire à la mise à plat de la toile lors du rangement (figures 10a à 10e). La couverture 6 souple s'étend transversalement sur la zone de toit située entre les bras 5 et partiellement sur le dit bras latéral en appui sur la zone latérale du bras devenant invisible lors du rangement. Il ya a un faible recouvrement de la couverture sur le bras latéral. Le bras présente une zone 30 de chevauchement venant en appui sur la face inférieure du panneau de toit de l'élément de toit avant et arrière et accessoirement de l'élément intermédiaire de sorte qu'il y a recouvrement, ce recouvrement étant en outre protégé par la couverture souple. Cette zone 7 de réception des bras 5 latéraux présente, de préférence, une gorge 7A apte à recevoir un bourrelet 6B latéral de la couverture souple ( voir figures 2A, 2B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 8A). On peut prévoir des formes complémentaires qui verrouillent le bourrelet dans la gorge. Deux exemples sont représentés figure 7 et 8 avec en figure 7A et 8A la cinématique de verrouillage. Sur l'exemple de la figure 7 ou 7A, une excroissance 21 au niveau de la gorge vient accrocher le bourrelet. This allows for a flexible cover 6 that folds flat. This cover 6 is therefore substantially flat and without lateral fallout. Unlike known solutions, the flexible cover does not cover all the arms so that there is no significant fallout that can affect the flattening of the fabric during storage (Figures 10a to 10e). The flexible cover 6 extends transversely over the roof zone located between the arms 5 and partially on the said lateral arm resting on the lateral zone of the arm becoming invisible during storage. There is a poor coverage of the cover on the side arm. The arm has an overlapping zone 30 bearing against the underside of the roof panel of the front and rear roof element and incidentally of the intermediate element so that there is overlap, this covering being furthermore protected. by the soft cover. This zone 7 for receiving the lateral arms 5 preferably has a groove 7A adapted to receive a lateral bead 6B of the flexible cover (see FIGS. 2A, 2B, 6, 7, 7A, 8, 8A). We can provide complementary shapes that lock the bead in the throat. Two examples are shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 with FIG. 7A and 8A showing the locking kinematics. In the example of Figure 7 or 7A, an outgrowth 21 in the groove hangs the bead.

Sur l'exemple de la figure 8 et 8A, une excroissance 22 sur le bourrelet vient s'engager dans un logement de la gorge. Sur les figures, le bourrelet est représenté avec une forme circulaire. Une telle forme n'est pas limitative et l'on pourra envisager, par exemple, des formes aplaties ou allongées afin d'assurer une bonne tenue du toit, un bon pliage, une bonne étanchéité ou une bonne esthétique. Par ailleurs, le bourrelet et/ou la gorge pourront être doté de joints d'étanchéité. La gorge et le bourrelet présenteront, de préférence, des formes complémentaires permettant un accrochage du bourrelet dans la gorge par le mouvement de déploiement 10 des bras 5. Cette gorge s'étend sur toute la longueur des bras donc entre la traverse du pare-brise et l'élément arrière de toit. La gorge s'étend depuis l'élément avant jusqu'à l'élément arrière éventuellement compris. 15 Les figures 6 à 8A montrent une variante qui consiste à recouvrir les bras latéraux d'un morceau 6C latéral de couverture souple distinct de la couverture souple précité. Ce morceau de toile est fixé uniquement sur les bras sauf au niveau des articulations 8 entre les tronçons 5A, 5B et au niveau des articulations 9,10 des bras avec les éléments de toit. Les figures 5A et 5B montrent en pointillé ces bras 5 recouverts par le morceau 20 6C de toile. Lors du passage de la position de rangement vers la position au dessus de l'habitacle, les bras latéraux se déploient vers l'extérieur de sorte à tendre les éléments 6C latéraux de couverture. Un câble 20 de tension de la toile est logé dans le bourrelet. Il est fixé à l'élément 25 avant de toit et à l'élément de toit arrière. Lors du déploiement des bras, le câble se tend et permet ainsi par sa mise en tension d'appliquer le bord latéral de la couverture souple sur ladite zone 7 de réception du bras latéral. Ceci assure à la fois une bonne fermeture du toit en limitant les possibilités d'intrusion et l'étanchéité à cet endroit. Dans le cas des figures 6, 7 et 7 lorsque le toit est en position de service , l'élément 30 latéral de couverture 6c se trouve serré entre la zone de réception du bras et le bord latéral de la couverture Les figures 10a à 10e montrent le rangement de la couverture souple qui est assisté par l'élément de toit intermédiaire. Le bord avant de cet élément intermédiaire de toit se soulève au moyen des pattes 11 (figure 10b) qui basculent autour d'un axe 11A. 35 L'élément avant 3 glisse sous l'élément intermédiaire 4 pendant ce mouvement le In the example of Figure 8 and 8A, an outgrowth 22 on the bead engages in a slot of the groove. In the figures, the bead is represented with a circular shape. Such a shape is not limiting and one can consider, for example, flattened or elongated shapes to ensure good holding of the roof, good folding, good sealing or good aesthetics. Furthermore, the bead and / or the groove may be provided with seals. The groove and the bead will preferably have complementary shapes allowing the bead to be hooked into the groove by the deployment movement of the arms 5. This groove extends over the entire length of the arms and therefore between the cross member of the windshield. and the rear roof element. The groove extends from the front element to the rear element possibly included. FIGS. 6 to 8A show a variant which consists of covering the lateral arms with a piece 6C lateral of flexible cover distinct from the aforementioned soft cover. This piece of cloth is fixed only on the arms except at the joints 8 between the sections 5A, 5B and at the joints 9,10 of the arms with the roof elements. Figures 5A and 5B show dotted these arms 5 covered by the piece 20 6C canvas. When moving from the storage position to the position above the passenger compartment, the lateral arms extend outwardly so as to tension the lateral 6C cover elements. A tension cable 20 of the fabric is housed in the bead. It is attached to the front roof element and to the rear roof element. During the deployment of the arms, the cable is stretched and thus allows by its tension to apply the lateral edge of the flexible cover on said zone 7 for receiving the side arm. This ensures both a good closing of the roof by limiting the possibilities of intrusion and sealing at this location. In the case of FIGS. 6, 7 and 7 when the roof is in the service position, the lateral cover element 6c is clamped between the receiving zone of the arm and the lateral edge of the roof. FIGS. 10a to 10e show the storage of the soft cover which is assisted by the intermediate roof element. The front edge of this intermediate roof element is lifted by means of the lugs 11 (Figure 10b) which tilt about an axis 11A. The front element 3 slides under the intermediate element 4 during this movement on the

bord avant de l'élément intermédiaire de toit pousse sur la couverture 6 souple qui est alors appliquée progressivement à plat sur la face supérieure de l'élément de toit avant. Pendant ce mouvement, les éléments de toit avant et intermédiaire se déplacent vers l'arrière sous l'élément arrière de toit qui lui-même recule sous le couvercle de coffre. front edge of the roof intermediate element pushes on the flexible cover 6 which is then applied progressively flat on the upper face of the front roof element. During this movement, the front and intermediate roof elements move backward under the rear roof element which itself retreats under the trunk lid.

Les éléments de toit avant et intermédiaire soutiennent la couverture souple et lui donne un bombé parfaitement continu. Lorsque les bras 5 sont recouverts par un morceau 6C de toile ou autre, ce morceau de toile se déplace avec les bras indépendamment de la couverture souple. Ces dispositions permettent de mettre à plat la couverture souple 6 lors du rangement 10 du toit. The front and middle roof elements support the soft cover and give it a perfectly continuous bulge. When the arms 5 are covered by a piece 6C of canvas or other, this piece of canvas moves with the arms regardless of the soft cover. These provisions make it possible to lay flat cover 6 during storage 10 of the roof.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Toit rétractable comprenant, d'une part, un élément (2) arrière rigide de toit sur lequel sont articulés deux bras (5) latéraux dont les extrémités avants sont également articulées sur un élément (3) rigide de toit avant, les bras latéraux étant formés de deux tronçons articulés l'un sur l'autre et, d'autre part, une couverture souple (6) qui s'étend entre l'élément arrière de toit et l'élément avant de toit, ce toit rétractable étant caractérisé en ce que les bras (5) latéraux présentent sur leur face supérieure et au voisinage de leur bord latéral interne, une zone (7) de réception d'un bord latéral (6A) extérieur de la couverture souple lorsque le toit est en position déployée. 1. Retractable roof comprising, on the one hand, a rigid rear roof element (2) on which are articulated two lateral arms (5) whose front ends are also articulated on a rigid front roof element (3), the arms lateral sections being formed of two articulated sections on one another and, on the other hand, a flexible cover (6) which extends between the rear roof element and the roof front element, this retractable roof being characterized in that the lateral arms (5) have on their upper face and in the vicinity of their internal lateral edge, an area (7) for receiving a lateral edge (6A) outside the flexible cover when the roof is in position deployed. 2. Toit rétractable selon la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que la couverture (6) souple est sensiblement plane et sans retombée latérale. 2. Retractable roof according to claim 1 characterized in that the cover (6) flexible is substantially flat and without lateral fallout. 3. Toit rétractable selon la revendication 1 ou 2 caractérisé en ce que la zone de 15 réception présente une gorge (7A) dans laquelle s'engage le bord latéral de la couverture souple. 3. retractable roof according to claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the receiving area has a groove (7A) in which engages the side edge of the flexible cover. 4. Toit rétractable selon la revendication 3 caractérisé en ce que le bord latéral de la couverture souple est conformé en bourrelet (6B) pour s'insérer dans la gorge de la zone de réception. 20 4. Retractable roof according to claim 3 characterized in that the lateral edge of the flexible cover is shaped as a bead (6B) to fit into the groove of the receiving zone. 20 5. Toit rétractable selon la revendication 4 caractérisé en ce que la gorge et le bourrelet présentent des formes complémentaires permettant un accrochage du bourrelet dans la gorge par le mouvement des bras. 5. retractable roof according to claim 4 characterized in that the groove and the bead have complementary shapes for attachment of the bead in the groove by the movement of the arms. 6. Toit rétractable selon la revendication 3 ou 4 ou 5 caractérisé en ce que la gorge s'étend depuis l'élément avant jusqu'à l'élément arrière éventuellement 25 compris. Retractable roof according to claim 3 or 4 or 5, characterized in that the groove extends from the front element to the rear element, if any. 7. Toit rétractable selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que les bras (5) ne sont pas recouvert par une feuille rapportée et la surface extérieure des bras restent visible lorsque le toit est à l'état déployé. 30 7. Retractable roof according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the arms (5) are not covered by an attached sheet and the outer surface of the arms remain visible when the roof is in the deployed state. 30 8. Toit rétractable selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6 caractérisé en ce que les bras sont recouverts d'un élément latéral (6C) de couverture souple indépendante de la couverture (6) souple prenant appui sur les éléments avant et arrière de toit. 6 8. retractable roof according to any one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that the arms are covered with a flexible cover side member (6C) independent of the cover (6) flexible bearing on the front and rear elements of roof. 6 9. Toit rétractable selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce que le bras présente une zone (30) de chevauchement venant en appui sur la face inférieure du panneau de toit de l'élément de toit avant et arrière et accessoirement de l'élément intermédiaire . 9. retractable roof according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the arm has an overlapping zone (30) bearing on the underside of the roof panel of the front and rear roof element and incidentally the intermediate element. 10. Toit rétractable selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédente caractérisé en ce que le bord latéral de la couverture souple est équipé d'un câble (20) reliant l'élément de toit avant et l'élément de toit arrière qui se tend lors du déploiement du toit . 10. Retractable roof according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the lateral edge of the flexible cover is equipped with a cable (20) connecting the front roof element and the rear roof element which is stretched during the deployment of the roof.
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