| 摘要 |
<p>A pivot lock (100) extending between a first location (112) on a vehicle (10 2) and a second location (114) on a panel (104) wherein the pivot lock is adapted t o 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 t he line. A release mechanism (128) is movable such that the release mechanism engages t he linkage assembly to remove the first link from the locked position, thereby permitti ng the panel to reciprocate into the closed position.</p> |
