Pin apparatuses and methods

摘要

Pin apparatuses and methods are disclosed having particular suitability for use with machine handles such as those associated with walk-behind machines such as lawnmowers. A pin apparatus may include a housing defining an opening for receiving at least a portion of a pin. The pin may include an elongated pin body having a proximal end section and a distal end section. The pin apparatus may further include a pin handle external from the housing for moving the pin within the housing. At least a portion of the pin body can be positioned at least partially through a machine handle and at least a portion of the housing can be positioned outside of the machine handle. Rotation of the pin handle can move the pin between the extended position and the retracted position.

主权项

1. A pin apparatus comprising:
(a) a housing defining an opening along a longitudinal axis for receiving at least a portion of a pin; (b) a pin comprising an elongated pin body, the pin body having a proximal end section and a distal end section, the pin body positioned at least partially through the opening of the housing where the pin is movable with respect to the housing from an extended position to a retracted position; and (c) a pin handle disposed on the proximal end section of the pin body and external from the housing for moving the pin within the housing; (d) wherein at least a portion of the pin body is adapted for positioning at least partially through a machine handle of a walk-behind machine and at least a portion of the housing is adapted for positioning outside of the machine handle whereby the pin moves between the extended position and the retracted position upon rotation of the pin handle.