FIELD

The present invention relates generally to lock mechanisms. More particularly, the present invention relates to a lock mechanism that can be used to lockingly secure and release sections of a device relative to one another, wherein the device can adopt different positions for functioning as a ramp, a trailer, or a transportation system for recreational vehicles, such as motorcycles.

BACKGROUND

U.S. Pat. No. 8,123,455 titled “Loading Ramp and Trailer” and granted Feb. 28, 2012 discloses a loading ramp and trailer. U.S. Pat. No. 8,123,455 is owned by the owner hereof and is hereby incorporated by reference. Specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 8,123,455 discloses an apparatus that can function as a ramp in one position and as a trailer in another position. The apparatus includes a plurality of sections that can rotate relative to one another and can be secured relative to one another in a plurality of positions. For example, the apparatus and the plurality of sections thereof can be moved into a loading one of the plurality of positions to function as a ramp, into a trailing one of the plurality of positions to function as a trailer, and into a transporting one of the plurality of positions, which is different from the loading one of the plurality of positions and the trailing one of the plurality of positions. In each of the plurality of positions, the plurality of sections of the apparatus can be locked in a respective one the plurality of positions relative to one another. However, to move between the plurality of positions, the plurality of sections of the apparatus can be released so that they can rotate relative to one another.

In view of the above, an improved lock mechanism that can be used to lockingly secure and release the plurality of sections of the apparatus relative to one another is desired.

