Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof

Details Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Pape, Joseph D. (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Tops

Let-down type top

Reexamination Certificate

active

10525698

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a convertible roof for a vehicle. More specifically, the invention relates to locking means comprising a traveller which is mounted in a guide rail that is solidly connected to a roof element. The system also comprises: first elastomeric means which are designed to return the aforementioned traveller to an unlocked position; push means which are controlled by the translational movement of a bolt which is mounted to a threaded part of a rod, in order to push the traveller into a locked position against the force of said first elastic means; and at least one locking pin which is mounted to the traveller or the guide rail, such as to co-operate with a complementary locking member when the traveller is in the locked position, said complementary locking member being solidly connected to an adjacent roof element or to the front or rear of the vehicle body.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2 820 692 (2001-02-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Lock system for a convertible vehicle roof will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3757661