| 摘要 |
<p>A universal lock assembly (10) has a linearly-extending member (20) having a first end with a stop member (22). Extending linearly and away from the stop member (22) is a shaft member (24) having a continuous plurality of circumferential ridge (28) and indentations (27) defined within it. The indentations (27) are generally arcuate and the ridges (28) are formed from the peaks that are disposed between adjacent arcuate indentations (27). Given the circumferential nature of the ridge (28) and the indentations (27), the linearly-extending member (20) can be positioned in any position relative to a 360° radial axis. A lock sub-assembly (30) is provided which has an aperture (37) for receiving the shaft (24) of the linearly-extending member (20). Disposed within the lock sub-assembly (30) is a positioning means (36), which positioning means (36) properly positions the lock mechanism (34, 42) within the lock sub-assembly (30) with one of the indentations (27) along the shaft (24) of the linearly-extending member (20) which insures proper seating of the lock mechanism (34, 42).</p> |
