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US 12,168,417 B1Granted
Wheel lock
OwnerJames Milton Odominventor
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Abstract
A wheel lock having an L-shaped member and a hub mount. When coupled to a wheel of a trailer, the rotation of the wheel forces the L-shaped member into the ground, or into the underside of the trailer, thus immobilizing the wheel from rotating. Additionally, a puck lock, and a locking member having a lock guard, are utilized to ensure that the lock is not tampered with. Furthermore, a shield is incorporated to prevent an unauthorized user from removing the fasteners that secure the wheel lock to the wheel of the trailer.
Claims14
A wheel lock comprising:
- a hub mount;
- and
- an L-shaped member;
- wherein:
- the hub mount is fastened to a wheel;
- the L-shaped member inhibiting the wheel from completing a full rotation;
- the hub mount is composed of a base plate and a column;
- the base plate is a circular disk that couples to a wheel;
- the column is a cylindrical tube protruding from the base plate;
- the L-shaped member comprises an elongated member and a shortened member;
- the elongated member comprises a first end and a second end;
- the first end of the elongated member slidably traverses through the column;
- the first end of the elongated member further comprises a tab extending outwardly;
- and
- the shortened member extending perpendicularly from the second end of the elongated member.
12 more elements
A wheel lock comprising:
- a hub mount;
- an L-shaped member;
- and
- a locking member;
- wherein:
- the hub mount is fastened to a wheel;
- the L-shaped member comprises a first end wherein said first end comprises a tab;
- the tab comprises a through hole;
- the L-shaped member couples to the hub mount whereby the tab traverses through the hub mount;
- the locking member comprising a slot;
- the tab traversing through the slot, whereby the through hole is accessible;
- the locking member preventing the L-shaped member from disengaging with the hub mount;
- and
- the L-shaped member inhibiting the wheel from completing a full rotation.
11 more elements
A wheel lock comprising:
- a hub mount;
- an L-shaped member;
- a locking member;
- a shield;
- a puck lock;
- and
- a plurality of fasteners;
- wherein
- the plurality of fasteners secures the hub mount to a wheel;
- the shield concealing the plurality of fasteners;
- the L-shaped member engaging the hub mount;
- the locking member engaging the L-shaped member, thereby preventing the L-shaped member from disengaging the hub mount;
- and
- the puck lock couples the locking member to the L-shaped member, preventing the locking member from disengaging from the L-shaped member.
11 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.