Spring-loaded locking device, releasably connecting two components - is connected by link lever to parallel actuating lever, deflecting locking lever against its spring to release components

摘要

A locking device releasably fixes two components (1, 2), esp. two adjoining sections of a vehicle dashboard. The first component (1) has a pivoting locking lever (4), spring-biased into locking engagement with the second component (2). A pivoting actuating lever (7), parallel to the locking lever and connected to the latter by a link lever (8), allows the locking lever to be pivoted to release the two components. ADVANTAGE - The releasable locking device can be hidden from view behind the two components.