Patent ID: 8020885
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: B60D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An assembly for restricting access to a coupler, the assembly comprising: a body including a laterally extending slot and a coupler engagement portion for engagement with a first surface of a coupler; a coupler engagement member moveably coupled to the body and laterally movable within the slot, the coupler engagement member extending perpendicularly from the slot for engagement with a second surface of the coupler opposite the first surface; and a securing mechanism for selectively securing the coupler engagement member relative to the body against lateral movement away from the coupler engagement portion; wherein when at least a portion of the coupler is received between the coupler engagement portion and the coupler engagement member, and the coupler engagement member is secured in a coupler lockout position, at least one of the coupler engagement portion and the coupler engagement member prevents withdrawal of the coupler from the assembly.