CPC A61G 3/062 (2013.01) [A61G 3/0808 (2013.01); F16H 21/16 (2013.01); F16H 25/14 (2013.01); A61G 2203/70 (2013.01)] | 19 Claims |
7. A lift platform lock, comprising:
an actuator comprising a movable portion being configured to move in a linear direction;
a first arm, the first arm mounted in a pivotal connection with each of the actuator and a stationary member;
a second arm with a hook-shaped portion, the second arm being fastened to the first arm, the second arm configured to move linearly along a length of the first arm and to pivot with the first arm; and
a spring, the spring connected to each of the second arm and the stationary member;
the actuator operable to pivot the second arm through the first arm into an unlock position;
the spring operable to pivot the second arm into a lock position;
the hook-shaped portion configured to engage a target on a platform in the lock position;
the hook-shaped portion configured to disengage the target in the unlock position.
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