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Vario Roof Lock Actuation Hydraulic Cylinder



Vario Roof Lock Actuation Hydraulic Cylinder, Location/Purpose/Design/Function







Location
One cylinder each on left and right Vario roof main bearing.

Purpose
Opening and closing Vario roof with Vario roof linkage drive.

Design
Double-acting differential cylinder (rod and piston side pressure connection).

Function
When the hydraulic cylinder is pressurized on one side, the hydraulic cylinder rod extends or retracts. Both cylinders are synchronously actuated.
When the piston rod extends, the Vario roof closes.