Quick Release for Modular Transport Units
AssigneeKimtek Corporation
InventorKimball W. Johnson
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Abstract
Modular skid units that are versatile and easily configurable for particular applications. In some examples, a modular design allows for many different combinations of modular components, such as seats, canine boxes, storage boxes, patient transport units, etc. In some examples, the modular and quick release nature of the system enables users to selectively remove and attach the modular components as needed for a given task, including the ability to quickly and easily change the modular components in the field to meet the specific needs of a mission or task. In some examples, the modular components include quick release locking mechanisms that include a set of locking elements for quickly and easily switching components.
Claims14
A quick release assembly for securing a modular component to a cargo bed of a vehicle or skid unit, the quick release assembly comprising:
- a first locking element configured to be disposed on the cargo bed;
- a second locking element configured to be disposed on a base of the modular component, the first and second locking elements configured to be releasably engaged to couple the modular component to the cargo bed;
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- a locking mechanism disposed on the cargo bed, the locking mechanism including a catch configured to receive a portion of the second locking element when the first and second locking elements are engaged, the catch movable between an unlocked position for receiving the second locking element and a locked position in which the first and second locking elements are locked by the locking mechanism.
A quick release mechanism for securing a modular component to a cargo bed, the mechanism comprising:
- a first element attached to the cargo bed, wherein the first element includes a pair of brackets each configured to extend vertically from the cargo bed and each defining a receiving channel;
- a second element attached to a base of the modular component, wherein the second element includes a member that is configured to extend between the pair of brackets;
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- a locking mechanism attached to the cargo bed between the pair of brackets and including a catch, wherein the catch is configured to receive the member when the first element and the second element are engaged, wherein the catch is movable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and wherein the catch moves the member along a length of the receiving channels when the catch transitions from the unlocked position to the locked position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.