Patent ID: 6428062
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
A trunk lid holder for vehicles comprising:an elongate tubular member having an open end, a closed end, a hole disposed through a wall thereof near said open end, and a mounting bracket member pivotally attached at said closed end thereof; a shaft slidably extended in the elongate tubular member through said open end and having a jaw-like end; a slidable locking member securely disposed upon said shaft at said jaw-like end for essentially opening and closing said jaw-like end; and a means for securing said shaft to said elongate tubular member; wherein said mounting bracket member is essentially a ring-like member adapted to receive a trunk lid latching mechanism; wherein said shaft includes a plurality of holes spaced therealong and extending therein; wherein said jaw-like end is essentially a C-shaped structure; wherein said slidable locking member extends in a bore of said shaft and includes a bolt-like member and a finger control member which is securely attached to said bolt-like member; wherein said jaw-like member includes an upper jaw and a lower jaw spaced from said upper jaw; wherein said bolt-like member is adjustably moveable between said upper and lower jaws; and wherein said means for securing said shaft to said tubular member includes a pair of bracket members, a stub shaft mounted to said bracket members, a spring mounted about said stub shaft, and a latching member pivotally mounted to said stub shaft and engageable with said spring, said latching member having an end which is removeably biased in said hole of said tubular member.