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A support mechanism wherein two rods or bars are pivotally connected to permit folding. A slot is provided in one bar at the pivot pin and a spring latch is provided in the other bar near the pivot pin. The bars are attached at the extreme ends to other items. When fully extended, this mechanism can

A support mechanism wherein two rods or bars are pivotally connected to permit folding. A slot is provided in one bar at the pivot pin and a spring latch is provided in the other bar near the pivot pin. The bars are attached at the extreme ends to other items. When fully extended, this mechanism can support an item such as a heavy hood in a double-positive fashion by automatic simultaneous engagement of both locking devices. The mechanism can also be stored in minimum space by releasing the locks and folding.

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A folding support assembly which opens to hold a supported object a predetermined distance from a supporting object having a first arm with a slot at one end, a second arm having a first end and a second end, said first end being pivotally connected to one of said supporting object and said supporte

A folding support assembly which opens to hold a supported object a predetermined distance from a supporting object having a first arm with a slot at one end, a second arm having a first end and a second end, said first end being pivotally connected to one of said supporting object and said supported object, and having a bracket assembly extending from the second arm mounted along the length of the second arm between the first and second ends of the second arm, a pin mounted in the bracket assembly, wherein the first arm is connected to the second arm at the bracket assembly such that the pin of the second arm extends through the slot of the first arm and the first arm is pivotable about the pin, and further having: a latch assembly positioned on the second arm on said second end which locks the pivotable movement of the first arm when the support assembly is in an open position.