Patent ID: 7739836
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: E05C,E05D,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for establishing at least two open access door positions relative to an opening of a compartment, the apparatus comprising: a position defining member having a stop member, said position defining member coupled to the compartment, and including a door check strap slideably coupled to a housing member to enable the access door to pivot into a first open position, a second open position and further into a third open position relative to the compartment, the door check strap having a first end coupled to the stop member and a second end adapted to be coupled to the compartment; the housing member adapted to be coupled to the access door for movement therewith, the housing member including: wherein the stop member contacting the release plate in the second position establishes the third open position approximately perpendicular to the compartment, and the door check strap includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion that each cooperate with the engagement element of the housing member to establish the first open position and the second open position.