Land vehicles – Wheeled – Articulated vehicle
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-09
2006-05-09
Morris, Lesley D (Department: 3611)
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Articulated vehicle
C070S014000, C070S232000, C070S258000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07040646
ABSTRACT:
A locking assembly which comprises at least a first housing member which is designed to be secured to a second member, the housing member having a channel extending therethrough and an elongated inner component with an axially extending cavity therein, an actuator which is axially movable within the cavity and moves the locking protrusion into locking engagement with a recess associated with the second member, and a stop to limit the axial movement of the actuator. A lock is mounted internally of the actuator and engages the actuator and the inner component when in a locked position to prevent axial movement of the actuator while engaging only the actuator when in the opened position to permit axial movement. The locking assembly is particular suitable for use with various types of trailer hitches.
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Fincham Eric
Luby Matthew
Morris Lesley D
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