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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 19, 2011
Filed:
May. 01, 2009
Kevin L. Salt, Mt. Vernon, WA (US);
Kevin L. Salt, Mt. Vernon, WA (US);
The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
The disclosure provides for a lock stop system and method. In one embodiment there is provided a mechanical lock stop system for locking and controlled movement of a load. The system comprises a modular extruded part having a plurality of spaced openings on at least one side of the modular extruded part. The system further comprises a lock stop apparatus comprising a linear bearing having at least two sides, wherein the modular extruded part moves through the linear bearing; a release element having an attached hinge; a locking element having a first end and a second end; and a compression spring mounted around at least a portion of the locking element. The release element locks and unlocks the first end of the locking element to the modular extruded part.