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Self-releasing jack assembly

US4136891A · kind A · utility

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5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 1977
Grant dateJan 30, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60S9/08
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A self-releasing jack for installation on a trailer tongue that releases upon the application of strong rotational forces applied to the base of the jack when the trailer is inadvertently towed without raising the jack.

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