Patent ID: 6912973
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. An automatic cage lock for securing a cage within a cage and rack system, comprising: a mounting bracket having a base and a support arm, said support arm having a docking channel defined therealong by at least one docking tab; a rail guide disposed on said docking tab, said rail guide having an angular orientation and forming said docking channel; a lock assembly slidably disposed within said docking channel for movement along said docking channel whereby adjustment of said lock assembly along said docking channel allows said automatic cage lock to accommodate various cage sizes and lengths a flexing lock member securing the cage in the cage and rack system having a member deflector to automatically deflect said flexing lock member away from the cage during insertion of the case into the cage and rack system; and a locking finger formed at the end of said flexing lock member to lock the cage into the cage and rack system, said locking finger having a locking tab formed thereon to prevent the inadvertent release of the cage; and a locking plate formed on said locking finger and disposed substantially perpendicular to said flexing lock member, said locking plate in communication with the cage to securely maintain the cage within the cage and rack system.