Tire locating wheel restraint
US6505713B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S294/904
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tire locating wheel restraint for securing a parked vehicle against movement in one direction is provided. The wheel restraint includes a trigger for sensing the position of a tire of the vehicle, and collapsible locking assembly for engaging and restraining the tire. The trigger and collapsible locking assembly travel along a path within a base on which the vehicle is parked. Once the tire is sensed, the collapsible locking assembly is erected and moves longitudinally relative to the trigger until the tire is engaged and restrained. The relative movement between the trigger and the locking assembly enables the wheel restraint to secure tires of different sizes.
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