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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2008
Brian A. Senn, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Brian A. Senn, South Milwaukee, WI (US);
Powerbrace Corporation, Kenosha, WI (US);
Abstract
A locking assembly for a swinging door of a container. The locking assembly includes an axially elongated lock rod having cam structure at opposed ends thereof. The lock rod is provided, toward each end thereof, with axially spaced radial projections which are axially fixed relative to the lock rod and define a channel therebetween. The locking assembly further includes a pair of guide plates; with each guide plate rotatably accommodating a lengthwise portion of the lock rod between the plate and the door. Each guide plate further includes structure for allowing each plate to be fastened to the door. After each guide plate is fastened to the door, a portion of each plate is entrapped between the axially spaced radial projections on the lock rod whereby inhibiting axial shifting movements of the lock rod.