An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one kn
An apparatus for lifting or moving a partition or panel may in one embodiment include a frame that is mountable to an interior surface of a cargo area and a locking mechanism comprised of smooth and knurled guide and locking pins through which a strap is fed. In preferred embodiments at least one knurled locking pin can slide between a locking position which inhibits strap movement and a non-locking position in which the strap is substantially free to slide through the lift mechanism. In certain embodiments a knurled locking pin may be operable to slide into a locking position when a load is placed on a lifting end of the strap, such as when the strap is connected to a panel which is being lifted or moved. The knurled locking pin may also be operable to slide to a non-locking position when a user pulls on the opposite end of the strap.
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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for lifting a panel in a cargo area, comprising, a frame member adapted to be rigidly attached relative to an interior surface of the cargo area; a guide member rigidly attached to said frame member and adapted to receive a tensile lifting member selected from th
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for lifting a panel in a cargo area, comprising, a frame member adapted to be rigidly attached relative to an interior surface of the cargo area; a guide member rigidly attached to said frame member and adapted to receive a tensile lifting member selected from the group consisting of a strap, chain, cord, or rope, said tensile lifting member having a first end adapted to be secured to a panel member to be raised into an elevated position and a second end adapted to be manually manipulated by an operator; and a lock mechanism having a mobile locking member which translates between a locked position in which the mobile locking member cooperates with an opposing locking member to inhibit movement of the tensile lifting member and an unlocked position in which the tensile lifting member is permitted to pass between said mobile locking member and said opposing locking member substantially uninhibited by said locking members, the mobile locking member being movable from the locked position to the unlocked position by manual manipulation of the second end of the tensile lifting member away from the first end. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the guide member includes a pin, sleeve, or roller mounted to the frame member and having a substantially smooth circumferential surface. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile locking member comprises a movable locking pin mounted to the frame member such that the locking pin is substantially parallel to the guide member. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the opposing locking member comprises a stationary locking pin having a generally coarse surface. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the tensile lifting member is a strap. 6. The device of claim 5, wherein the mobile locking member is operable to transition to the unlocked position when the second end of the strap is pulled. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile locking member is adapted to shift to the locked position when a force is applied to the first end of the tensile lifting member. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the mobile locking member is adapted to shift to the unlocked position when a force is applied to the second end of the tensile lifting member. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the panel member is operable to be raised and lowered via the tensile lifting member when the tensile lifting member is secured to the panel member and when the mobile locking member is in an unlocked condition. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lock mechanism is operable to automatically lock when a force is applied to the first end of the tensile lifting member and substantially no force is applied to the second end of the tensile lifting member. 11. An apparatus for adjusting a panel to an operational position or to a stowed position in a cargo area, the apparatus comprising: a frame member mountable in the cargo area; a guide member to receive a flexible member having a first end connectable to the panel, the guide member being attached to the frame member; and a lock mechanism having a movable locking member which translates between a locked position and an unlocked position, the movable locking member being adjustable to the locked position from the unlocked position by manual manipulation of a second end of the flexible member toward the first end. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the flexible member comprises a strap, chain, cord, or rope. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein when the flexible member is received by the guide member and when the movable locking member is in the locked position, the movable locking member cooperates with an opposing locking member to inhibit movement of the flexible member relative to the lock mechanism. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein when the flexible lifting member is received by the guide member and when the movable locking member is in the unlocked position, the flexible lifting member is permitted to move relative to the lock mechanism. 15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the guide member includes a pin, sleeve, or roller mounted to the frame member and having a substantially smooth circumferential surface. 16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the movable locking member comprises an adjustable pin engaged with the frame member such that the adjustable pin is substantially parallel to the guide member. 17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the lock mechanism further comprises an opposing locking member that cooperates with the movable locking member, the opposing locking member including a stationary locking pin having a generally coarse surface. 18. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the movable locking member adjusts to the locked position when the flexible member is received by the guide member and a force is applied to the first end of the flexible member. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the movable locking member adjusts to the unlocked position when a force is applied to the second end of the flexible member. 20. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the lock mechanism automatically locks when the flexible member is received by the guide member and a force is applied to the first end of the flexible member while substantially no force is applied to the second end of the flexible member. 21. An apparatus for adjusting a panel to an operational position or to a stowed position in a cargo area, the apparatus comprising: a frame member mountable in the cargo area; a guide member to receive a flexible member having a first end connectable to the panel, the guide member being attached to the frame member; and a lock mechanism having a movable locking member which translates between a locked position and an unlocked position, the movable locking member being adjustable between the locked and unlocked positions by manual manipulation of a second end of the flexible member, wherein the movable locking member comprises an adjustable pin engaged with the frame member such that the adjustable pin is substantially parallel to the guide member, and wherein the lock mechanism further comprises an opposing locking member that cooperates with the movable locking member, the opposing locking member including a stationary locking pin having a generally coarse surface. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein when the flexible member is received by the guide member and when the movable locking member is in the locked position, the movable locking member cooperates with the opposing locking member to inhibit movement of the flexible member relative to the lock mechanism. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein when the flexible lifting member is received by the guide member and when the movable locking member is in the unlocked position, the flexible lifting member is permitted to move relative to the lock mechanism. 24. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the movable locking member adjusts to the locked position when the flexible member is received by the guide member and a force is applied to the first end of the flexible member. 25. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein the movable locking member adjusts to the unlocked position when a force is applied to the second end of the flexible member. 26. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the guide member, the movable locking member, and the opposing locking member are all engaged with at least one wall of the frame member. 27. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the movable locking member moves within a pathway slot formed in the frame member, the pathway slot having a greater width than the movable locking member.
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Butler John (Long Beach CA) Valle L. George (Huntington Beach CA) Wall Donald E. (Mission Viejo CA), Automatic cord lock device.
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