Latching system for a convertible top

Details Latching system for a convertible top Latching system for a convertible top

1988-01-04

1989-05-16

Reeves, Robert B.

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

2961201, 292 34, 292DIG5, B60J 708

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048304255

ABSTRACT:
A latching system for securing the header of a convertible top frame to the windshield frame top piece including a pair of laterally spaced latching mechanisms operated by a central rotary handle, each mechanism having a striker bar reciprocated between a locking and release position by a crank actuated pull bar actuating the striker bar. The striker bar is received into a recess formed in a striker block fixed to the windshield frame top piece when the striker blade is moved to the locking position and these elements coact to draw the header down to be securely latched. As the striker bars are advanced, downwardly inclined guide tangs are inserted in an inclined pocket in the striker block. As the top frame is positioned atop the windshield frame, the tangs draw the header forward into proper forward alignment with the windshield frame top piece.

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