Patent ID: 6758511
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: B60J,Y10S

Abstract:
A convertible top latch mechanism comprising:a hook; a first guide pin and a second guide pin, the first and second guide pins being associated with the hook; a first guide slot in a substantially planar member associated with the first guide pin and a second guide slot in the substantially planar member and separate from the first guide slot and associated with the second guide pin; each of the first and second guide slots having a segment which is substantially aligned along an axis of the hook in the latched position, the first guide slot having an additional segment extending in a lateral direction away from the axis, the second guide slot having an additional segment extending in a lateral direction away from the axis and laterally opposite the first guide slot; and a drive mechanism adapted to move each of the first and second guide pins along its respective first and second guide slot to move the hook between a latched position and an unlatched position.