Latching hitch anchoring apparatus
US8267627B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60P3/073
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus utilized to lock a transportable vehicle, such as an all terrain vehicle (ATV) to a bed of a transporting vehicle generally comprising a locking bar assembly and a locking mechanism assembly. The locking bar assembly is securely mounted to the front of the transportable vehicle. The locking mechanism assembly mounts to a forward vertical wall inside the bed of the transporting vehicle and includes a guiding feature that aligns with the locking bar assembly. The transportable vehicle is guided into place until the locking bar assembly engages the locking mechanism assembly. A locking arm is locks the locking mechanism assembly to the lock bar assembly, thereby securely holding the transportable vehicle.
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