Pivot lock

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2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Fischmann, Bryan (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Hoods

Reexamination Certificate

active

06871716

ABSTRACT:
A pivot lock (100) extending between a first location (112) on a vehicle (102) and a second location (114) on a panel (104) wherein the pivot lock is adapted to selectively lock the panel in an open position is provided. The pivot lock includes a linkage assembly (121) having a first link (108) coupled to a second link (110) at a third location (120). The first link is rotatable from an unlocked position, wherein the third location is located on a first side of a line (144) intersecting the first and second locations, to a locked position, wherein the third location is located on a second side of the line. A release mechanism (128) is movable such that the release mechanism engages the linkage assembly to remove the first link from the locked position, thereby permitting the panel to reciprocate into the closed position.

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