Mechanical locking device
US5018406A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2107
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Included in the locking apparatus is a housing assembly having structure defining paths of movement for a latch pin, shuttle pin and support pin. The latch and support pins have inclined surfaces which engage the shuttle pin and the latter engages housing assembly structure. The foregoing structure is constructed and arranged to provide a locking apparatus which permits sliding movement of the support member in one direction and automatic locking of the support member when moving in an opposite direction.
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