Fold down window latch apparatus
US4620746A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 1985 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60J1/1884
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A latch apparatus for a fold-down rear vehicle window releasably holds the window in a folded down position opening the rear window opening of the vehicle. The latch apparatus includes a channel member mounted on the vehicle rearward of the rear window of the vehicle. A latch member in the form of a solid body having a slot for releasably engaging one edge of the rear window of the vehicle includes a base portion slidably mounted within the channel member. A biasing spring is mounted within the channel member and is connected to the body for biasing the body towards the front end of the vehicle thereby permitting movement of the body to releasably receive the rear window and to allow pivoting of the rear window when the rear window is in the latched, folded down position and the rear deck lid of the vehicle is raised or lowered.
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