Convertible top latching mechanism

Details Convertible top latching mechanism Convertible top latching mechanism

1989-12-13

1991-09-10

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Multiple

292DIG5, E05C 902

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active

050467670

ABSTRACT:
A convertible top latching mechanism in which blade shaped tangs each have a recess formed with a sloping cam surface mating with a surface on an associated sliding operating rod to pull the tang into an opening in a locking housing. A vertically swingable handle moves respective operating links horizontally to each cause sliding movement of a connected operating rod by a pin and slot arrangement.

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