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Luggage rack locking device

US4383627A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1980
Grant dateMay 17, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5982
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A luggage rack of the type having a tracked slat has a locking device associated therewith. The locking device is removably mounted to the end of the slat. The locking device includes a cylinder lock or similar locking member which urges a wedge member into a locking mode to prevent the locking device from being removed from the end of the slat. The locking device prevents unauthorized removal of article carriers from the slat.

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