Low profile mechanical assist hood latch

Details Low profile mechanical assist hood latch Low profile mechanical assist hood latch

2007-11-16

2009-11-10

Lugo, Carlos (Department: 3673)

Closure fasteners

Operators with knobs or handles

C292S137000, C292S143000, C292S173000, C292SDIG011, C312S223300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07614672

ABSTRACT:
A mechanical assist apparatus is provided for biasing an access cover relative to a housing. The mechanical assist apparatus comprises a user-engageable lever, an arm rotatably coupled to the user-engageable lever at a first joint, and a sled rotatably coupled to the arm at a second joint offset from the first joint, wherein the sled comprises a biasing member.

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