Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Let-down type top
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-10-21
Kramer, Dean
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Let-down type top
296108, 292DIG5, B60J 712
Patent
active
056788819
ABSTRACT:
A latching mechanism and method secures a convertible roof to a body of an automotive vehicle acting proximate with the front of the roof, rear of the roof, or both. In one aspect of the present invention, a catch secures the rearmost portion of a convertible roof to a tonneau cover. In a further aspect of the present invention, a catch mechanism is substantially located and hidden within a front header thereby eliminating undesirable head impact obstructions or unsightliness. In another aspect of the present invention, a first catch mechanism secures a rear portion of a convertible roof to a tonneau cover and a substantially similar second catch mechanism secures a forward portion of the roof to a front header. A further aspect of the present invention employs a movable striker for engagement with a catch. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a latching apparatus is employed in the combination with a retractable hard top roof.
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ASC Incorporated
Kramer Dean
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