Locking mechanism with rotatable features
US7097240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0822
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking mechanism is described that releasably locks at least two objects together. The locking mechanism allows one of the objects to be rotatably connected to the other, allowing for a variety of uses. The rotatability and releasability of the locking mechanism allows several locking mechanisms to be used together as an escape hatch system, particularly for use in race vehicles. The locking mechanism has uses beyond the escape hatch system and is applicable to doors, cover, and other objects that are rotatably attached to a second object.
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