Cover with integrated hinge and locking mechanism for vehicle electrical system component
US9837735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2085/208
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cover for a vehicle electrical system component, such as a pre-fuse assembly, that includes an integrated hinge and locking mechanism. The integrated hinge allows a pivoting cover portion to easily be rotated out of the way in order to give access to an underlying component (e.g., a jump post), while the integrated locking mechanism allows that same cover to be securely locked onto itself when no access is needed. The cover is not limited to a pre-fuse assembly and may be used with other vehicle electrical system components, such as a power distribution device (e.g., a power distribution box, an electrical connection box, a junction box assembly, etc.), a wire harness protector, etc.
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