Dimension - 5" x 0.8"
 
Spring Return Carriage Lock
What it is: A spring return carriage lock is less commonly referenced in automotive contexts but likely pertains to a mechanical system where a carriage (e.g., in machinery, tools, or vehicles) is locked in place and returned to a default position by a spring. This could apply to lathes, milling machines, or industrial equipment where a carriage moves along a track and needs to lock securely.
Function: The spring ensures the carriage lock returns to a neutral or locked state after being disengaged, providing safety or positional stability.
Relevant Information: The web results don’t directly address this term, but related concepts include lever return springs for mechanical locks (e.g., Codelocks’ CL100–CL600 series), where springs return a lever to its original position. In a vehicle context, this could loosely relate to spring-loaded mechanisms in parking brake systems or differential locks, but it’s more likely tied to industrial machinery.
Possible Application: Used in precision machinery or equipment with sliding components. If this is for a specific vehicle or machine, please provide more details (e.g., make/model or equipment type) for a more tailored response.