Retractable coat hook
AssigneeTRW Inc.
InventorGary G. Gordon
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Abstract
A coat hook assembly (10) includes a hook member (80) for connection with a structure (12). The hook member (80) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening (40) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member (80) has a hook portion (82) adapted to support a garment. The hook member (80) has a closure portion (84) fixed for pivotal movement with the hook portion (82), and blocking the opening (40) when the hook member is in the stored position. A latch mechanism (120) releasably hold the hook member (80) in the stored position. The latch mechanism (120) is responsive to a pushing force on the hook member (80) when in the stored position to release the hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.
Claims19
Apparatus comprising:
- a hook member for connection with a structure, said hook member being supported for pivotal movement from an opening and from a stored position to an operative position;
- said hook member having a hook portion adapted to support a garment when said hook member is in the operative position;
- said hook member having a closure portion fixed for pivotal movement with said hook portion, said closure portion blocking said opening when said hook member is in the stored position;
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- a latch mechanism for releasably holding said hook member in the stored position, said latch mechanism being responsive to a pushing force on said hook member when said hook member is in the stored position to release said hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.
Apparatus for connection with a structure, said apparatus comprising:
- a support adapted for connection with the structure, said support at least partially defining a chamber;
- a hook member supported on said support for pivotal movement relative to said support between a stored position in said chamber and an operative position;
- said hook member having a hook portion adapted to support a garment when said hook member is in the operative position;
- said hook member having a closure portion fixed for pivotal movement with said hook portion, said closure portion blocking visibility of said chamber from the vehicle occupant compartment when said hook member is in the operative position;
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- a latch mechanism for releasably holding said hook member in the stored position, said latch mechanism being responsive to a pushing force by a vehicle occupant on said hook member when said hook member is in the stored position to release said hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.