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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 01, 2017
Artsana Usa, Inc., Lancaster, PA (US);
Michael L. Longenecker, Lancaster, PA (US);
James M. Dillner, Leola, PA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A folding lock assembly for use in a frame for a portable child enclosure that includes a body housing first and second hinges for connecting a pair of equal-length side frame members. The respective hinges are limited in the degree of pivotal movement permitted each between a locked position in which the frame members are linearly aligned and a folded position in which the frame members are substantially parallel. The first hinge permits angular rotation less than 90 degrees while the second hinge permits angular rotation greater than 90 degrees. The differences in the range of hinge rotation offset the distal ends of the frame when the connected members are folded to eliminate a pinch point between frame end members. A latching mechanism is provided to maintain the hinges in a locked configuration wherein one hinge is locked by the position of the second hinge. Releasing the second hinge allows the first hinge to pivot as well.