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EP 0727525 A2 19960821 - Lockable linkage assembly

Title (en)

Lockable linkage assembly

Title (de)

Verriegelbares Verbindungssystem

Title (fr)

Assemblage à connections verrouillables

Publication

EP 0727525 A2 19960821 (EN)

Application

EP 96301030 A 19960214

Priority

GB 9502886 A 19950214

Abstract (en)

A lockable linkage assembly, for use with roadside barrier and/or signage systems comprises a first linkage member (1) having a first aperture (2) and a second linkage member (3) having an engagement member for insertion in the aperture. The first member is preferably a post having a locking means (6) which can be operated either to inhibit or allow removal of the inserted engagement member therefrom, the locking means generally being provided in the interior of the post. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

E01F 13/02

IPC 8 full level

E01F 13/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E01F 13/02 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE FR GB IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0727525 A2 19960821; EP 0727525 A3 19961204; GB 9502886 D0 19950405

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 96301030 A 19960214; GB 9502886 A 19950214