Patent ID: 6543260
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B60D,B60R,E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A coupler lock adapted to lockingly connect an accessory insert within a sleeve of a vehicle hitch assembly, the sleeve and insert including alignable apertures, said coupler lock comprising:a. a lock pin having an enlarged end member, said lock pin configured to extend through the aligned apertures of the insert and sleeve to prevent removal of the insert from the sleeve; and b. a lock assembly detachably mountable to a first end of said lock pin to prevent withdrawal of said lock pin from the aligned apertures, said lock assembly including: (1) a lock housing, and (2) a locking mechanism extending from the lock housing, wherein the locking mechanism is manually depressible within the lock housing to shift said locking mechanism from an unlocked position to a locked position; wherein the lock assembly is manually manipulable to engage said locking mechanism and lockingly attach said lock assembly to said lock pin, said locking mechanism operable with a key to disengage said locking mechanism for removal of said lock assembly from said lock pin.