Releasable locking device
US4443150A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G69/003
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device is provided for releasably securing a parked vehicle to an adjacent structure. The device includes a carriage first section affixed to the adjacent structure and a vertically adjustable carriage second section mounted on the first section and biased to assume a predetermined elevated position. The second section moves downwardly from the elevated position upon a predetermined external force being exerted thereon. A first element is mounted on the carriage second section for relative movement between an operative vehicle-locking mode and an inoperative vehicle-release mode. A second element is adjustably mounted on and substantially concealed by the carriage second section and coacts therewith and the first element to retain the latter in an operative mode. A manually actuated third element is carried on the carriage second section and is movable independently thereof to effect movement of the first element from the inoperative mode to the operative mode. The third element normally assumes a substantially concealed position within the carriage second section. A manually actuated fourth element is adjustably mounted on the carriage second section and is engageable with the s…
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