Patent ID: 8814240
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: B66C

Abstract:
1. An engagement assembly, adapted to securely engage an orifice of an article, the assembly including: a first body portion, having a first elongate finger extending therefrom, including a first end flange thereon; a second body portion, pivotally attached to said first body portion, having a second elongate finger extending therefrom, including a second end flange thereon, the second body portion also including a first cutout adapted to receive an insert; a third body portion, pivotally attached to said second body portion, having a lever integrally formed therewith, the third body portion including a second cutout adapted to be alignable with said first cutout; a shank disposed intermediate said fingers, and attached to said third body portion via a slidable pivot pin, the shank being axially movable in a substantially reciprocating manner upon movement of said lever; wherein, said engagement assembly is adapted to be movable between an insertion position and an engaged position, whereby: in said insertion position, said shank is withdrawn to permit said fingers to be contracted together such that said end flanges are positioned proximal to each other so that the end flanges are adapted to be inserted through said orifice of said article; and, in said engaged position, said shank is extended and positioned substantially intermediate said fingers whereby said end flanges are flared outwards relative to their position in the insertion position to thereby prevent withdrawal of said engagement assembly from said orifice of said article, the engagement assembly being retained in this position by said insert being positioned within said aligned cutouts.