초록

A latch assembly (40) for the top of a pivotal endgate of a dump body includes a pivotal locking lug (48) actuated by a handle (52) which can be positively secured in a closed position. A second embodiment (60) is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch assembly for an endgate on the body of a vehicle, the endgate having a top end, a bottom end and opposite sides, which latch assembly comprises:a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally coaxial pivot pins defining a top pivot axis;means including an associated p

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A latch assembly for an endgate on the body of a vehicle, the endgate having a top end, a bottom end and opposite sides, which latch assembly comprises:a pair of laterally spaced-apart, generally coaxial pivot pins defining a top pivot axis;means including an associated pivotal latch for selectively interconnecting each pivot pin with the endgate and body, said latch being movable between latched and unlatched positions;an associated handle pivotally secured to each latch for manual actuation thereof, said handle being movable between an open position and a closed position overlying said latch; andmeans for selectively securing each handle in the closed position.