Patent ID: 6149374
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E02F

Abstract:
A releasable locking mechanism adapted for use with a liftarm which is connected to and operatively associated with a lift cylinder for movement between raised and lowered positions, the lift cylinder having a body and an extendable rod, comprising:a lockbar having first and second end portions, the second end portion pivotally connectable to the liftarm for movement between an inoperative position wherein the first end portion is releasably connectable to the liftarm and an operative position wherein the first end portion is in bearing engagement with the body of the lift cylinder to prevent retraction of the rod; anda release lever releasably connectable to the body of the lift cylinder and having a notched end portion, the release lever movable between a rest position wherein the release lever is adjacent and substantially parallel with the lift cylinder and a working position wherein the notched end portion of the release lever is forced against an attachment mountable on the first end portion of the lockbar to lift the lockbar out of bearing engagement with the body of the lift cylinder.