Vehicle restraints with underside catches

US9586771B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Rite-Hite Holding Corporation · US

Inventors

• Andrew Brooks · Thiensville, US
• Ben Wieberdink · Cedar Grove, US
• Kyle E. Nelson · Cedarburg, US
• Norbert Hahn · Franklin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jan 29, 2014
• Grant date: Mar 7, 2017
• Expiry date: Feb 27, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2207/40
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Vehicle restraints with underside catches are disclosed. An example vehicle restraint includes a main body and a barrier. The barrier includes a proximal end, and a distal end. The distal end is selectively movable to a first blocking position, a plurality of extended blocking positions, and a stored position. The example vehicle restraint also includes an engageable feature. The example vehicle restraint further includes a stop. The stop is to engage the engageable feature when the distal end is at the first blocking position while the stop is at a holding position. The stop is spaced apart from the engageable feature when the distal end is at the first blocking position while the stop is at a release position. The stop is spaced apart from the engageable feature when the distal end is in the stored position.