A hinge assembly for securing a folding fabric top of an automotive vehicle between an open and closed position includes a front pivot bracket pivotally connected to a rear pivot bracket for pivotal movement between the closed position wherein the brackets are aligned axially and the open position wherein the brackets are overlapping. A first locking tab extends from each of said front and rear pivot brackets for releasably interlocking and retaining the brackets in the axially aligned closed position. A second locking tab extends from each of the front and rear pivot brackets for releasably interlocking and retaining the brackets in the overlapping open position. The front and rear pivot brackets support respective front and rear support frames supporting and attaching a folding fabric top to the automotive vehicle for pivotal movement between the open and closed positions.
申请公布号
CA2438626(C)
申请公布日期
2010.11.16
申请号
CA20022438626
申请日期
2002.02.25
申请人
DECOMA INTERNATIONAL INC.
发明人
HENDERSON, JACK V.;DAWSON, JOEL;WARDELL, KEN;TURNEY, CHARLES;BROWER, GREGORY A.