Patent ID: 7448606
Filing Date: 2008-11-11
Classification: B05B

Abstract:
1. A stand for holding automotive panels comprising: a base; an upright member extending from the base; a frame member pivotally coupled to the upright member about a pivot axis; a pivot locking structure coupled to the upright member defining a plurality of locking positions at which the frame member may be locked; at least one or more arm members associated with the frame member for securely holding an automotive panel; and an adjustment arm associated with the frame member such that a user can grasp a portion of the adjustment arm to unlock the frame member from one of the plurality of locking positions and while continuing to grasp the portion of the adjustment arm pivot the frame member about the pivot axis, wherein releasing the grasp of the portion of the adjustment arm locks the frame member into one of the plurality of locking positions, wherein the adjustment arm comprises a proximal end for engagement with the pivot locking structure and a distal end, wherein the distal end comprises a pistol grip mechanism, wherein the pistol grip mechanism comprises a rigid handle and a trigger, wherein the trigger is movable relative to the rigid handle, and further wherein the pistol grip mechanism is the portion of the adjustment arm that the user grasps to unlock the frame member.