Patent ID: 8998165
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lockable hold open rod comprising: an outer tube and an inner tube, the inner tube configured to slide in and out of an open end of the outer tube along a longitudinal axis; a locking mechanism configured to selectively lock the inner tube with the outer tube; a locking groove in an outer surface of the inner tube; a locking dog having an inclined surface and a flat surface, the flat surface configured to slide along the outer surface of the inner tube when the locking dog is in an outer radial position and fit in the locking groove when the locking dog is in an inner radial position; an outer housing covering the locking dog and at least part of the locking mechanism, the outer housing defining a cavity to contain the locking dog when the locking dog is in the outer radial position and also having an angled inner wall configured to engage the inclined surface of the locking dog to move the locking dog to the inner radial position when the outer housing is moved to a locking position; and a spring biasing the outer housing to the locked position, wherein the hold open rod is configured to be attached to access structure of an aircraft; and wherein the outer housing is arranged on the outer tube and extends past the open end of the outer tube along the longitudinal axis.