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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 1989
Filed:
Jul. 20, 1987
Applicant:
Inventors:
Yukihiro Hyogo, Shizuoka, JP;
Kikuo Kimura, Shizuoka, JP;
Satoshi Iida, Shizuoka, JP;
Kazuya Arai, Shizuoka, JP;
Assignee:
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
200333 ; 220335 ; 220338 ; 16330 ; 16353 ;
Abstract
A lid lock mechanism in an automobile switch panel device. The mechanism includes an open-top case, a switch panel accommodated in said case, a lid to cover the open-top case, pivotal shafts provided in the open-top case, and clutch members provided in a pair of holes in the lid. At a predetermined opening angle, the lid is maintained in a locked condition while the lid is easily closed manually with a force stronger than a predetermined level.