Patent ID: 9353808
Filing Date: 2016-05-31
CPC Classification: B60N,B64D,F16D,G05G

Claim Text:
1. A bi-directional linear clutch lock comprising: a rack; a first clutching link and a second clutching link, the first clutching link pivotably mounted to a moveable housing at a first housing pivot mount and the second clutching link pivotably mounted to the moveable housing at a second housing pivot mount; a first pawl pivotably mounted to the first clutching link at a first pivot mount; a second pawl pivotably mounted to the second clutching link at a second pivot mount; wherein the first pivot mount is more proximate to the second pivot mount than the second housing pivot mount, wherein the first pawl and the second pawl are configured to engage the rack in response to movement of the moveable housing towards the rack.