Gladhand lockout system and method
AssigneeBrady Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsAndrew Enger, Gene Gladkov
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to a lockout for use with a gladhand connector. The lockout includes a body defined by a lockout first end and a lockout second end. The body includes a grip portion, a lockout compartment positioned proximate to the lockout first end, a lockout protruding member positioned proximate to the lockout second end, and an opening configured to receive at least a portion a locking member. The lockout further includes a mounting post positioned on the body and located between the lockout compartment and the lockout protruding member.
Claims20
A lockout for use with a gladhand connector, comprising:
- a body defined by a lockout first end and a lockout second end, the body comprising:
- a grip portion,
- a lockout compartment positioned proximate to the lockout first end,
- a lockout protruding member, wherein the lockout protruding member forms a portion of the lockout second end, and
- an opening configured to receive at least a portion of a locking member;
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- a mounting post positioned on the body and located between the lockout compartment and the lockout protruding member.
A gladhand lockout device, comprising:
- a gladhand connector defined by a connector first end and a connector second end, the gladhand connector including a mounting face with an opening;
- a lockout removably installable on the gladhand connector, the lockout defined by a lockout first end and a lockout second end, wherein the lockout includes a mounting post configured to be received within the opening when the gladhand lockout device is in use;
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- a locking member configured to secure the lockout in a substantially fixed position with respect to the gladhand connector;
- wherein the mounting face includes a housing and a seal member positioned within the housing, the opening provided in the form of a circular opening extending at least partially through the seal member.
(canceled)
A method of securing an airbrake system of a vehicle, comprising:
- providing a lockout including a lockout protruding member, a mounting post, a lockout cavity, and a locking hole, wherein the lockout protruding member forms a portion of an upper end of the lockout;
- positioning the lockout adjacent to a gladhand connector in an initial position where the lockout is oriented at an angle with respect to the gladhand connector, the gladhand connector including a connector protruding member, a seal member, and a connector cavity;
- positioning the lockout against the gladhand connector such that the mounting post is received within an opening of the seal member;
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- rotating the lockout from the initial position to a locking position where the lockout protruding member is positioned within the connector cavity and the connector protruding member is positioned within the lockout cavity.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.