Patent · US Expired

Latch for an automobile vehicle having a convertible roof

US7140666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 2003
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S292/05
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A latching system for an automotive vehicle having a convertible roof is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, front and/or rear convertible roof sections are rigid, hard-top roofs. A further aspect of the present invention system provides a latch which secures a generally rigid tonneau cover.

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