Patent ID: 7815152
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: G02B,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking element for a coupler of a cable trough system, the locking element comprising: a shaft; a locking member including first and second ends, and defining an aperture, the shaft extending through the aperture so that the locking member pivots on the shaft; and a member positioned to engage the first end of the locking member to pivot the locking member about the shaft into a locked position; wherein, when a force is applied to the first end in a direction opposite to that exerted by the member, the locking member moves about the shaft into an unlocked position; wherein the member further includes: wherein, in a first position the gusset member contacts the first end of the locking member to move the member to the unlocked position, and, in a second position, an opposing magnetic force between the first and second magnets moves the locking member to the locked position.