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Latching system for a convertible top

US7377576B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
11References
20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 2005
Grant dateMay 27, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A latching system for a convertible top of a motor vehicle. The latching system includes a keeper disposed proximate a windshield header and a latch pin actuated by a handle. The latching system is actuated between a latched position in which the latch pin engages the keeper and an unlatched position in which the latch pin is spaced apart from the keeper.

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