MECHANISM FOR LOCKING LID OF CLOVE COMPARTMENT BODY ON VEHICLE DASHBOARD Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: locksmith's work. SUBSTANCE: proposed locking mechanism consists of handle with catches spaced at sides installed on glove compartment lid by means of axle for turning around the axle and mating members on body of glove compartment engaging with teeth of catches. handle is spring-loaded for locking by cylindrical spring installed on axle. Mechanisms is furnished with second spring installed on axle of handle. Springs are arranged in hollow catches connected with handle by coaxial C-shaped cross-section plates in space of which axle of handle is located. Mating members are made in form of plate installed on body parallel to axle of handle for adjusting position of relative to teeth of handle catches. EFFECT: improved reliability in operation. 6 cl, 2 dwg