Pallet lock
US4089275A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D9/003
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lock for stowage of freight in a vehicle includes two latches pivotally mounted transversely between two supporting spars and provided with anchor flanges for the freight. The latches are pivotable between open and closed positions. The lock includes a manual locking member mounted to be able to rotate about the pivot axis of the two latches, one latch cooperating with a locking lever which is able to rock about a transverse pivot fixed to the spars. The latches have bearing surfaces which cooperate with the locking member in the open and closed positions. The lock in accordance with the invention is specially applicable to the stowage of freight in the bays of freight aircraft.
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