LOCKING ARM SYSTEM FOR A RETENTION RAMP OF A LIFT GATE

摘要

The present invention provides a locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate. The locking assembly comprises an elongated locking arm and a spring for spring loading the locking arm. The locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp. A biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position. The cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, wherein selectively engaging the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a corresponding selected position.

主权项

1. A locking assembly for a ramp of a lift gate, the locking assembly comprising:
an elongated adjustable locking arm, wherein the locking arm is pivotably disposed on a pivot point relative to the ramp; and a spring for spring loading the locking arm, wherein a biasing tension in the spring urges a proximal end of the locking arm to pivotably engage with a cam portion of the ramp to maintain the ramp in a selected position; wherein the cam portion has multiple engagement surfaces for individually engaging with the locking arm, such that selective engagement of the locking arm with each engagement surface of the cam portion maintains the ramp in a selected position.