Dale E Lehman

US Patent:

50981471, Mar 24, 1992

Filed:

Apr 5, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/504932

Inventors:

LeDell E. Benson - Clintonville WI
Thomas H. Milbauer - Marion WI
Thomas H. Rineck - Marion WI
Dale E. Lehman - Tigerton WI

Assignee:

Marion Body Works, Inc. - Marion WI

International Classification:

B62D 2706

US Classification:

296 43

Abstract:

An apparatus for securing and releasing a stake in a stake pocket comprises a spring having a fastening end and a latch end. The fastening end is attached to an inside surface of the stake and the spring is biased such that the latch end positively engages the stake pocket. A selectively actuable release that effects the disengagement of the latch end of the spring from the pocket is also included. The release is disposed such that it may be actuated by a user's foot, when the user is standing at the level of the stake pocket in an upright position.