Patent ID: 11892026
Assignee: ENDURALOCK, LLC
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 17:
18. A method of assembling a lock assembly for a fastener assembly, the fastener assembly including a threaded member, said method comprising:
forming a first lock member including an inner portion and a plurality of ratchet teeth extending from the inner portion, the inner portion defining an aperture to receive the threaded member;
forming a second lock member including an inner portion and at least one tab extending from the inner portion;
forming at least one lock tooth on the at least one tab, the at least one lock tooth configured to engage the plurality of ratchet teeth of the first lock member, wherein the lock assembly has a locked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth engages the plurality of ratchet teeth and an unlocked configuration in which the at least one lock tooth is spaced from the plurality of ratchet teeth;
forming a first lock arm configured to couple to the second lock member; and
forming a second lock arm configured to couple to the second lock member, the first lock arm and the second lock arm configured to engage a surface to inhibit rotation of the second lock member, wherein the first lock arm and the second lock arm extend radially outward from the second lock member and define an angle therebetween, wherein the angle between the first lock arm and the second lock arm is adjustable.