Latching mechanism for a top of a vehicle, especially passenger motor vehicle
US4917415A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0923
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A latching mechanism for a top of a motor vehicle which is tightened against a fixed body, includes a support bracket arranged on the side of the top having an operating lever supported about a first transverse axis as well as a pivotal latching member which cooperates with a receiving device on the side of the body. For improving the operating comfort of the latching mechanism, the operating lever is connected with the latching member by way of a guide lever. Furthermore, the latching member cooperates with the support bracket and the receiving means by way of a positive control in such a manner that during the pivoting of the operating lever into its raised locking position, a defined upward movement of the latching member in the direction toward the receiving means and a following tightening movement inside of the receiving means take place.
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