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US 2026/0108093 A1Published application
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.
Claims20
1-13. (canceled)
A lock for telescoping tubes, the lock comprising:
- a fixed wedge;
- and
- a moveable wedge connected to the fixed wedge, the moveable wedge having:
- a first position relative to the fixed wedge to permit movement of the telescoping tubes relative to one another;
- a second position relative to the fixed wedge to provide a first locking state to inhibit movement of the telescoping tubes relative to one another;
- 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 telescoping tubes relative to one another than the first locking state, the second locking state achieved by movement of one of the telescoping tubes toward the other of the telescoping tubes.
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A lock for telescoping tubes, the lock comprising:
- an inner wedge having a conical outer surface;
- a shaft including threading that engages complementary threading of the inner wedge such that rotation of the shaft relative to the inner wedge moves the shaft axially relative to the inner wedge;
- and
- an outer wedge having a conical inner surface configured to engage the conical outer surface of the inner wedge, the outer wedge connected to the shaft by an engagement portion of the shaft, the engagement portion of the shaft being able to shift axially relative to the outer wedge.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.