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US 12,171,358 B2Granted
Adjustable rod features
AssigneeHouse of Atlas, LLC
InventorsMatthew Berman, Alan Arthur Ford, Jason Moss
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Abstract
There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.
Claims10
An adjustable rod comprising:
- at least two rods that are adjustable relative to one another along a longitudinal axis;
- at least one adjustable end cap being adjustable along the longitudinal axis;
- a lock having a fixed wedge and a moveable wedge;
- wherein, the moveable wedge has a first position relative to the fixed wedge to permit movement of the at least two rods relative to one another, a second position relative to the fixed wedge to provide a first locking state, and a third position relative to the fixed wedge to provide a second locking state, the second locking state providing greater resistance to movement of the at least two rods relative to one another than the first locking state, and the second locking state achieved by adjustment of the at least one adjustable end cap along the longitudinal axis.
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