Convertible header latch mechanism

Details Convertible header latch mechanism Convertible header latch mechanism

1987-09-24

1989-04-04

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Hooked end

292DIG5, E05C 502

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active

048179990

ABSTRACT:
A latch mechanism for convertible vehicles, detaches from the header by a manually-applied, moderate, releasing force applied in the downward direction. This detachment is further enhanced by a unique mechanical linkage that employs cam action between the engaging member and the releasing member. The latch mechanism is mounted in the side-rail of the foldable top of a convertible vehicle. The latch mechanism includes a stationary member, a release member, and an engaging member. The stationary member has a pedestal and a foot extending from the pedestal. The engaging member has a keeper which attaches to the header, and a lip opposite the keeper. The release member is rotatably mounted to the stationary member and pivotally mounted to the engaging member. To detach the latch mechanism from the header, the release member is actuated by applying a disengaging force to the release member in a downward direction. The release member is swingably rotated relative to the stationary member as the lip on the engaging member is aligned with the foot of the stationary member. The engaging member is pivoted relative to the stationary member, resulting in a camming action between the lip and the foot, which causes the keeper to detach from the header in the extreme disengagement position.

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