Patent ID: 6328514
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: F16B,F16C,G01P,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for preventing disconnection of a coupling, said device comprising a main body portion having defined therein a fastener chamber and an opening in communication therewith, said opening being located above said fastener chamber, wherein said opening has an upper portion and a lower portion, said upper portion having a larger diameter than said lower portion, and said lower portion communicating said upper portion with said fastener chamber, wherein said upper and lower portions of said opening define an axis running longitudinally therethrough, wherein said main body portion has a top section and a bottom section, and wherein said device further comprises a pair of tines in fixed spatial relation extending in substantially the same direction and extending from said bottom section of said main body portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.