Overhead console locking mechanism

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Morrow, Jason (Department: 3612)

Land vehicles: bodies and tops

Bodies

Auxiliary article compartments

C296S037800

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093874

ABSTRACT:
An overhead console removably mounts to a rail system attached to a vehicle ceiling, the mounting system comprising a flange with a fixed projection on a first side, and a retractable catch on an opposing side. The fixed projection is adapted for inserting in a slot on its respective side rail. The retractable catch can be extended for insertion into a slot in its respective side rail. One embodiment of the retractable catch is a spring-loaded hook which is inserted into its slot against the bias of the spring, and engages the inside face of the slot under the force of the spring. The body of the hook bears on a lower side of the slot to hold the weight of the overhead console.

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