Patent ID: 7581777
Filing Date: 2009-09-01
Classification: B60J,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A latch assembly for latching together a first part and a second part of a convertible top system of a vehicle, wherein at least a portion of the convertible top system is movable between an extended position for covering a passenger compartment and a retracted position disposed in a storage space behind the passenger compartment, said latch assembly comprising: a pair of latch mechanisms disposed on the first part, each latch mechanism having a hook that is movable between a locked position engaged with a receiver on the second part to latch the first and second parts together and an unlocked position disengaged from the receiver to unlatch the first and second parts from each other; and an actuating mechanism disposed on the first part between the latch mechanisms for moving the hooks between the locked and unlocked positions, the actuating mechanism including a multi-link assembly movable including: wherein the first and second overcenter mechanisms are each in the overcenter position when the hooks are in the locked position.