FIELD: locks; accessories.
SUBSTANCE: striker cover has two pieces with coaxial pivot edges, that when contacted by a latch, pivot into a cam and separate to provide access of the latch to the striker. When the vehicle closure panel is open, springs bias the cover pieces toward each other and into the cam, rotating the cover pieces back into a first position. In the first position the cover pieces cover the striker and obstruct the striker from view.
EFFECT: disclosed is a cover for a striker used with a vehicle closure panel.
17 cl, 8 dwg
