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Small Handling Pole Locking Assembly

  • US 20090242065A1
  • Filed: 03/27/2008
  • Published: 10/01/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for coupling a first pole section to a second pole section, said system comprising:

  • a tubular female end portion of the first pole section and a male end portion of the second pole section that is insertable into the female end portion;

    a locking nut threadingly engaged with the male end portion, the locking nut rotatable to longitudinally transition the locking nut into contact with the female end portion to fixedly couple the male end portion with the female end portion; and

    a biased locking sleeve assembly slidably and rotatably mounted on a locking assembly portion of the second pole, the locking sleeve assembly including,a locking sleeve having a collar portion and neck portion;

    a plunger slidingly positioned within an interior of the collar portion; and

    a biasing device located within the interior of the collar portion, between the neck portion and the plunger, for forcing the plunger against the locking nut.

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