Patent ID: 6871716
Filing Date: 2005-03-29
Classification: B62D

Abstract:
1. A pivot lock adapted to extend between a vehicle and a panel of the vehicle, the panel reciprocal between an open position and a closed position, wherein the pivot lock is adapted to selectively lock the panel in the open position, the pivot lock comprising: (a) a linkage assembly pivotally coupled to a first location on the vehicle and a second location on the panel, the linkage assembly including; (b) a release mechanism coupled to the linkage assembly, the release mechanism selectively movable to a release position, wherein the release mechanism applies a force to the linkage assembly to rotate the first and second links relative to one another to an unlocked position, wherein the panel is permitted to reciprocate to the closed position; and (c) a cam surface disposed on the linkage assembly, wherein when the panel is reciprocated from the open position to the closed position, the cam surface engages the release mechanism, selectively moving the release mechanism from the release position to a stowed position.