Patent ID: 8608213
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: B64D,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A mechanical locking arrangement, comprising: a plastic body, said plastic body includes a front side and an interior, said plastic body includes a recess, said plastic body includes first and second projections spaced apart from one another, said first projection includes a first end portion and said second projection includes a second end; an integral elongated body, said integral elongated body is generally oval shaped and includes curved portions and straight portions, one of said straight portions of said elongated body is a locking element, said locking element resides between said first end portion of said first projection and said second end portion of said second projection, said integral elongated body, except for said locking element, being substantially embedded in and surrounded by said interior of said plastic body, said first projection of said plastic body, said second projection of said plastic body, said first end of said first projection of said plastic body and said second end of said second projection of said plastic body; said locking element of said integral elongated body resides in said recess of said plastic body on said front side of said plastic body, a locking hook, said locking hook includes a hooked part, said hooked part engages said locking element of said integral elongated body and secures said hooked part with respect to said locking element of said elongated body; adjustment means for positioning said locking element with respect to said hooked part of said locking hook; and, said locking element spaced from said plastic body to allow said hooked part of said locking hook to extend over said locking element and reside between said plastic body and said locking element.