Hold in a specific positionClick motion
This mechanism holds a flap, lid at a certain angle.
Examples
Used for these applications

Ideal for a measuring device in a laboratory and enables a flap to be held at a certain angle. It also prevents a flap moving freely so users don't have to worry about it knocking down an instrument.
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Mechanism
Clicking mechanism holds flap

A flap is held when balls sandwiched between two surfaces come to rest in dimples at a specific angle.
