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Coupling system with lock

  • US 4,597,354 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1984
  • Issued: 07/01/1986
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An improved latching system, comprising, in combination,a supporting structure,a pair of capture members forming generally facing hollow portions, said capture members being supported for movement between capturing and releasing positions by said supporting structure,first spring means carried by said support structure normally biasing said capture members towards said releasing position,an elongated cam member positioned between the lower portions of said capture members and extending generally lateral to said pair of capture members, said cam member being supported for movement between interfering and non-interfering positions by said supporting structure, wherein in said interfering position said capture member is in said capturing position and in said non-interfering position said capture member is in asid releasing position,an elongated, generally upright lever member having one end connected to one end of said cam member and another end accessible to gripping by an operator, said lever member being carried by said supporting structure, said lever member being capable of movement between first and second positions wherein in said first position said cam member is in said interfering position and in said second position said cam member is in said non-interfering position,second spring means carried by said supporting structure for normally biasing said lever member towards said first and second positions;

  • a ball member capable of being releasably captured in said hollow portions of said capture members, said ball member being capable of being fully rotated over 360 degrees,a connector member having one end connected to said ball member and extending outwardly from said support structure, said connector member being rotatable over 360 degrees with said ball member,a key lock member supported for rotational movement by said supporting structure,a pawl member integral with said key lock capable of movement between holding and non-holding positions, wherein in said holding position said pawl member holds said lever member in said first position,a key capable of being inserted into said key-lock member and operating said key lock member and said pawl member between said holding and non-holding positions, anda boat having side walls wherein said supporting structure is positioned in one of said side walls, and further including a base structure, said supporting structure being positioned in said base structure.

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