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Length-adjustable upper steering arm for a three-point coupling device

US5076369A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1990
Grant dateDec 31, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/295
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A length-adjustable upper steering arm for a three-point coupling device, including a connecting eye having a threaded shank, and a coupling hook having a threaded shank, both of which are received in threaded bores of a sleeve, and which threads extend in opposite directions. To achieve a locked position or disengaged position of the coupling hook relative to the sleeve, there are provided an actuating lever and a locking ratchet which is partially pivotable independently thereof. Because the spring-loaded locking ratchet may be pivoted from the disengaged position into the engaged position independently of the actuating lever, the thread is not subject to jamming forces.

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