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Lock for a rotational mount for portable electronic devices

US9663976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2015
Grant dateMay 30, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62J50/22
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lock for a rotational mount is disclosed. The lock comprises a plate member arranged to be placed between the rotational mount and a mounting surface, the plate member having a support surface that is arranged to engage with the rotational mount. The lock further comprises a housing extending away from the plane of the support surface of the plate member, the housing comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the housing defining a gap with an edge of the plate member, and the second portion extending around at least a portion of the edge of the plate member. The lock further comprises a locking member arranged to be movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein the locking member, when in the locked position, extends away from the plane of the support surface of the plate member through the gap defined by the first portion of the housing.

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