Securement mechanism
US7497651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P7/0815
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A securement mechanism includes a tie-down cleat assembly for engagement with a mating component, the tie-down cleat assembly including a pin, a lock plate adjacent to one of the ends of the pin, and a housing having an aperture receiving the pin. An actuating member is operationally connected to the pin and causes selective movement of the pin and lock plate between a secured and unsecured orientation. The lock plate has a first dimension permitting the lock plate to be inserted into a channel associated with the mating component and a second dimension permitting the securement of the mating component between the housing and locking plate. The pin and locking plate and preferably the housing are all rotatable as a single unit.
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