Closure fasteners – Bolts – Hooked end
Patent
1998-10-28
2000-12-05
Browne, Lynne H.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Hooked end
292DIG5, 292 98, 292 97, 292 56, E05C 500, E05C 1912
Patent
active
061556149
ABSTRACT:
A latching system for an automotive vehicle convertible roof employs a slide having a camming surface which is operably movable in a generally linear direction for moving a cam follower which, in turn, causes a linkage mechanism to pivot a latch. In a further aspect of the present invention, a centrally mounted actuator operably drives a pair of linear slides in a generally cross-car direction for operating a pair of hook-like latches.
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ASC Incorporated
Browne Lynne H.
Walsh John B
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