Title: Disengageable hinge device for a removable vehicle roof panel

Abstract: A disengageable hinge device adapted for use with a pivotal-type roof panel, generally referred to as a sun roof, whereby the panel can be removed from the associated frame structure which is affixed to the roof of the vehicle, therein defining an opening, the hinge device comprising the combination of the frame structure having an annular channel adapted to have mounted thereto one or more hinge-retainer body members, wherein the retainer body is positioned to removably accept and engage a hinge-tongue member that is fixedly secured along one edge of the panel member, whereby the panel is pivotally connected to the annular frame structure so as to be positioned in an open or closed mode, and yet provide for the complete separation of the panel from its frame.

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Inventors: DeStepheno, George E. (San Dimas, CA, US)

Application Number: 019003
Filing Date: 1979-03-09
Publication_date: 1980-10-07
Assignee: Le Van Specialty Co., Inc. (City of Industry, CA)
Primary Class(es): 49/465 49/261, 296/218
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

4005901

Feb, 1977

Lutke et al.

296/137.

Other Refs: 12506132370602

Sep, 1967	DE
Jun, 1978	FR

Primary Examiner: Downey, Kenneth
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: LoJacono; Francis X.