Convertible top latch mechanism
AssigneeASC Incorporated
InventorMichael P. Alexander
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Abstract
A latching mechanism for an automotive vehicle and, in particular, a convertible-type or a movable-type vehicle includes a three-dimensional, two-component positionally adjustable assembly which is mounted to the vehicle and includes a screw-type projection which is received in a keeper disposed proximate the windshield header of the vehicle. A handle is permanently affixed to the pin to facilitate rotation of the pin into and out of the keeper for latching and unlatching, as desired.
Claims8
In a vehicle having a foldable vehicle rood assembly foldable over the stationary structure of the vehicle improvement comprising a latch mechanism for releasably latching the foldable roof assembly to the stationary structure of the vehicle, the latch mechanism comprising:
- a helical projection mounted on the movable roof assembly of the vehicle;
- a keeper mounted on the stationary structure of the vehicle for removably receiving the projection, the keeper comprising:
- a bezel plate, the bezel plate having a central bore;
- a lock ring movably mounted in the central bore of the bezel plate and mounted for axial movement with respect to the bezel plate in a plane normal to the bezel plate to afford vertical adjustment of the latch mechanism;
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- means formed in the lock ring for releasably retaining the projection in the bezel plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.