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Lid lock apparatus for glove box

US7048311B2 · kind B2 · utility

35Cited by
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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0836
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lid lock apparatus for a glove box is attached to inside of a lid to engage hook portions with the glove box. The lid lock apparatus includes a swing member a swing axis of which is rotatably supported by a lid of the glove box; a pair of lock arms, which are disposed in a symmetrical manner with respect to the swing axis, extend in a horizontal direction, and each includes the hook portion at a tip end thereof; and a subassembly member for bringing the lock arms close to each other and forming the lock arms and the swing member in a subassembly. The swing member is disposed in a symmetrical manner with respect to the swing axis and includes a pair of cam grooves extending with slanting. The lock arms include cam pins for engaging with the cam grooves to move the lock arms in opposite directions.

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