Patent ID: 6109078
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B60D,B60R,Y10T

Abstract:
A trailer and jack stand locking assembly comprising:a padlock comprising a shackle and a lock body;a gooseneck trailer having a trailer hitch ball receiving coupling post including means for cooperatively engaging said shackle of said padlock, and at least one trailer jack stand having at least one hole formed in the drop leg thereof;an extendable longitudinal locking brace comprising:a) a first longitudinal member having a first distal end including a hitch ball and means for locking comprising a plate attaching to said first distal end in close proximity to said hitch ball, said plate having at least one opening for cooperatively engaging said shackle of said padlock, and a second distal end having an axially threaded bore extending inwardly; andb) a second longitudinal member having a first distal end defining an axially threaded shaft for threadably engaging said axially threaded bore of said first longitudinal member, said opposing distal end of said second longitudinal member including a hook for cooperatively engaging at least one hole formed in the drop leg of the trailer lack stand; andmeans for securing said first longitudinal member to said second longitudinal member comprising a lock nut threadably engaging said axially threaded shaft for abutting against the second distal end of said first longitudinal member holding said axially threaded shaft securely to said first longitudinal member at a selected position.