COUPLER LOCKOUT DEVICE
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Jun 19, 2014
app pub date -
Mar 13, 2013
filing date -
Dec 13, 2012
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A lockout device for a trailer hitch coupler includes a bottom member and a ratchet body. The bottom member includes a body, a coupler blocking member extending from the body in a vertical direction for engagement with a trailer hitch coupler, and an extension extending from the body in the vertical direction. The ratchet body includes a housing defining a vertical bore sized to receive the extension, a locking mechanism disposed within the housing, and a lock interface assembled with the housing. The locking mechanism is configured to lockingly engage a recess in the extension when the extension is received in the bore. The lock interface is configured to move the locking mechanism from a locked condition to an unlocked condition to disengage the extension recess thereby permitting movement of the ratchet body in a direction away from the bottom member.
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