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Locking device for convertible tops

  • US 5,435,615 A
  • Filed: 02/04/1994
  • Issued: 07/25/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A locking device for a convertible top of a vehicle comprising a support frame on said convertible top, a handle pivotably mounted on said support frame for pivotal movement about a first pivotal axis, a lever pivotably mounted on said support frame for pivotal movement about a second pivotal axis parallel to said first pivotal axis, linkage means between said handle and said lever such that pivoting of said handle about said first pivotal axis effects pivoting of said lever about said second pivotal axis, a locking hook pivotably mounted on said lever, a guide means on said support frame, and biasing means biasing said locking hook into biasing engagement with said guide means.

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