Convertible top latching mechanism

Details Convertible top latching mechanism Convertible top latching mechanism

1991-04-01

1992-02-04

Gall, Lloyd A.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

292 36, 292DIG5, E05C 916, B60J 710

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050854836

ABSTRACT:
A latching mechanism for use with a convertible-type vehicle is disclosed, in which a handle is pivotally rotatable about a fixed pivot pin, the handle being connected to a transfer arm which moves a retaining member out of engagement with a latch pin when the handle is pivotally rotated about the pin to disengage the convertible top from the vehicle.

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