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Lid locking mechanism in automobile switch panel device

US4822965A · kind A · utility

17Cited by
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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 20, 1987
Grant dateApr 18, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H9/287
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lid lock mechanism in an automobile switch panel device. The mechanism includes an open-top case, a switch panel accommodated in said case, a lid to cover the open-top case, pivotal shafts provided in the open-top case, and clutch members provided in a pair of holes in the lid. At a predetermined opening angle, the lid is maintained in a locked condition while the lid is easily closed manually with a force stronger than a predetermined level.

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