Patented side lock system with tightening

The Metal-Fach lock with sideboard tightening pulls the sideboards against the seals with great force at the first locking stage, and then locks them in closed position. The lock bolt first grips the hinge in an arc motion and then tightens the sideboards in a linear motion.

Utility model patent claim.

Benefits

- The bolt lock with tightening allows the sideboards to be closed more easily. A sideboard deflected by even a few centimetres will be caught and closed with the greater working range. There is no need to manually press the sideboards to close.
- Stronger pressing of the sideboard against the seals – this makes the load body tighter, even with very small loads.
- Even a damaged/bent sideboard can be closed during heavy duty use.
- Reliable closure – in the existing solutions, when closed carelessly or if the sideboard is deformed, the last locking point may not be fully closed. As a result, once the load body is loaded with cargo, it can result in a loss of material. With a tightening lock, you can be sure that all hinges are locked.
- Close with ease – closing the sideboards requires significantly less force compared to classic locks.
- It makes it very easy to close and tighten especially long sideboards.
- More locks can be used at the bottom for a better sealing and stiffening of the sideboard.