Supporting arm with locking means for a hinged panel

Details Supporting arm with locking means for a hinged panel Supporting arm with locking means for a hinged panel

1994-07-15

1996-12-31

Dorner, Kenneth J.

Movable or removable closures

With means mounting closure for swinging

With latch or lock

292268, E05B 6506

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055882595

ABSTRACT:
A device for supporting a hinged panel in an open position and for locking the panel in a closed position. A first embodiment of a device according to the present invention comprises an arm with an inverse-L shaped slot for receiving therein a pin attached to the swinging end of the panel. When the pin is in a first leg of the slot, the panel is allowed to swing open. When the pin is in a second leg of the slot, the panel is locked in the closed position. A further embodiment of the device of the present invention comprises a retaining device for preventing the arm from pivoting when the panel is closed, thereby locking the panel in the closed position.

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patent: 179308 (1876-06-01), Hill

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