An apparatus and method for forming a releasable lockable lap bar assembly that optimizes the resistance against lap bar axle and lap bar connecting arm slippage. The invention involves the use of a plurality of splines on the end of the lap bar axle that is coupled within a stop sleeve in the distal end of the lap bar connecting arm. The stop sleeve also includes a plurality of splines aligned with an axis of the sleeve. The plurality of splines on the lap bar axle are aligned with a lap bar axis. When the splined end of the axle is inserted into the stop sleeve, the respective plurality of splines interdigitate to form a tight engagement of the lap bar axle and the connecting arm. Bolts in apertures of the stop sleeve can also be used to further prevent the lap bar axle from backing out of the sleeve.


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    Title :

    Splined lap bar assembly for amusement ride car


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2018-09-25


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B60R Fahrzeuge, Fahrzeugausstattung oder Fahrzeugteile, soweit nicht anderweitig vorgesehen , VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR



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