Pin apparatuses and methods

Details Pin apparatuses and methods Pin apparatuses and methods

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Omgba, Essama (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S525010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07975359

ABSTRACT:
Pin apparatuses and methods are disclosed having particular suitability for use with machine handles such as those associated with walk-behind machines such as lawnmowers. A pin apparatus can include a housing defining an opening for receiving at least a portion of a pin. A pin can be provided having an elongated pin body with a proximal end section and a distal end section. The pin body can be adapted for positioning at least partially through the opening of the housing where the pin is movable with respect to the housing according to a method disclosed herein from an extended position where at least a portion of the distal end section extends to a predetermined extent outside of the opening, and a retracted position where the distal end section is in a retracted position from the predetermined extent. A handle can be provided external from the housing for moving the pin whereby movement of the handle moves the pin between the extended position and the retracted position.

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