Patent ID: 7249796
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: B60J

Abstract:
1. A locking system for a retractable cover system having a bulkhead structure and a bow structure for supporting a cover thereon, the bow structure movably supported relative to the bulkhead structure, the locking system comprising: a plurality of self-latching latch mechanisms mounted around a perimeter of the bulkhead structure facing the bow structure; and a plurality of latch engagement elements mounted to the bow structure, each configured to actuate a corresponding latch mechanism when the bow structure is moved toward the bulkhead structure, each of said self latching latch mechanisms includes a release lever operable to unlatch the latch mechanism: and said locking system includes a common cable connected to said release lever of each of said plurality of latch mechanisms and an actuator for pulling said cable to simultaneously operate said release lever of each of said plurality of latch mechanisms.