Locking device for locking the openable top of an open automobile

摘要

A locking device for locking in closed position the openable top (1) of an open automobile, comprising connected to a frame rib (3) of the top framework (2) of the openable top: a twisting handle (4), locking hooks (5), and a transmission (6) by which said locking hooks are connected with each other and with one joint twisting handle (4) for transmitting the motion of said twisting handle to said locking hooks in order to bring them simultaneously into opening position, respectively into locking position, and a fixing lug (8) connected to the body (7) of the open automobile and disposed for engagement with a locking hook. The transmission (6) comprises an angle drive (10) placed on the foremost frame rib (3) of the top framework of the openable top, which is operated in a plane substantially parallelling the top, i.e., in a horizontal plane when the top is in closed position, by means of a turnable twisting handle (4), and a spindle (9) transversal to the center-line of the vehicle, which is driven by said angle drive; and the device comprises two self-retaining locking hooks (5) spaced from each other and which are operated by means of said twisting handle over said angle drive and said spindle.