Abstract: A cooler access control system locks a cooler when occurrence of an event is detected that requires limiting access to the inside of the cooler. Examples of such events include the loss of power to the cooler for a predetermined period of time, the opening of the cooler door for longer than an allowed time, the loss of functionality of a temperature probe and others. In an embodiment, a service mode is supported wherein the door is left unlocked despite the occurrence of such an event, to allow a stocker or other personnel to leave the cooler door open while stocking the cooler with product.

Abstract: A seal tube assembly of a pump system is provided. The seal tube assembly includes a single seal tube having a first axial end sealably coupled to a first vane pump and a second axial end sealably coupled to a second vane pump. The single seal tube includes transverse contact surfaces at the first axial end and transverse contact surfaces at the second axial end. The single seal tube is formed to define a first seal tube cavity at the first axial end and a second seal tube cavity at the second axial end.

Abstract: An opening system for a vehicle includes a frame having an opening, an opening member that is movable relative to the frame between a closed position and an open position, and a retaining device. The retaining device includes a ferromagnetic element provided on the opening member, a magnet provided on the frame and magnetically coupled to the ferromagnetic element when the opening member is in the closed position, an electromagnet coupled to the magnet, and a control unit having a control module that controls the electromagnet upon reception of a control command. The control unit includes a detection module which, in the absence of a control command being received by the control module, is enabled for the detection of a signal, originating from the electromagnet, representative of the opening member reaching the closed position.

Abstract: Pass-through convenience cabinet with controlled access for a public accommodation has a hallway-side door for delivery and pickup of food service items, linen exchange, or other items, without need for staff to disturb the occupant or to enter the room. The cabinet has one or more compartments with respective room-side door or doors that can be opened by the occupant or guest. A touch screen device on the room side of the cabinet frame allows the occupant or guest to open the respective compartments, and to communicate with hotel staff to order food items or request exchange of a towel or other item. An electronic record is kept of all requests, pickups, and deliveries which may be used for management purposes. A separate compartment accessible only from within the room may be used as a room safe. The cabinet can be configured to service a pair of adjacent guest rooms.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame including first and second segments pivotable relative to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. A magnet is fixed relative to the first segment. An electromagnet is fixed relative to the second segment and disposed in a magnetic field of the magnet when the frame is in the folded position. A controller is configured to power the electromagnet to repel the magnet to unfold the frame.

Abstract: A door holding device for apparatus includes an door mounted to the apparatus; an attraction member including a magnet and fixed the apparatus; an attracted member fixed on a mounting surface provided on the door and including a magnetic member when the door is in a closing position, the members being opposed and attracted to each other at an attraction plane when the door is closed; and a fastening member fastening the attracted member on the mounting surface. The mounting surface is provided opposed to the attracted member disposed in a side opposite from the plane, and the mounting surface and the plane are inclined, and wherein a fixed position of the attracted member to the mounting surface is adjustable in a direction perpendicular to an intersection line between planes parallel with the mounting surface and the attraction plane.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device for facilitating assembling of a product involving attaching a first surface (5), of a first part, to a second surface (7), of a second part. The device comprises a first unit (9) intended to be embedded in the first surface and a second unit (11) unit intended to be embedded in the second surface, and having a cavity that is open at the second surface. The first unit comprises a piston (17), which is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, where the piston extends out of the first unit. The second unit comprises an activator part that interacts magnetically with the piston such that the piston moves to the extended position, extending into the cavity, when the first and second surfaces are in contact and the first and second openings are aligned.

Abstract: A bicycle includes a frame including first and second segments pivotable relative to each other between a folded position and an unfolded position. A magnet is fixed relative to the first segment. An electromagnet is fixed relative to the second segment and disposed in a magnetic field of the magnet when the frame is in the folded position. A controller is configured to power the electromagnet to repel the magnet to unfold the frame.

Abstract: A latch assembly with a first magnet and a second magnet is provided. The first and second magnets engage each other when the latch assembly is in a closed position. The latch assembly also includes features for determining when the latch assembly is in the closed position. Knowledge of when the latch assembly is in the closed position can assist with operation of an associated appliance.

Abstract: Disclosed are a security safe (1) and a self-service terminal provided with the security safe (1), wherein the security safe comprises a safe body (10) with a safe door (11) on at least one side thereof, the safe door (11) is provided with a safe door locking engagement system (12), and the safe door locking engagement system (12) comprises a movable latch (121) for achieving the locking engagement between the safe door (11) and the safe body (10). The locking engagement system (12) also comprises a brittle part fixedly provided on the inner side of the safe door (11), the brittle part controls at least one safe pin (123), and when the brittle part is broken the safe pin (123) keeps the movable latch (121) locked. The security safe (1) can solve the problem that there are weak areas in existing safes, and it has low cost and high reliability.

Abstract: An emergently openable safe door having a mechanic lock and an electronic lock. The mechanic lock has a shell and a cylindrical plug in the shell. The plug has a primary keyway for a primary key and an emergent keyway for an emergent key. The mechanic lock and an electric lock are able to respectively be opened with a primary key and enter cod normally and be opened with the primary key and a emergent key emergently when the electronic lock thereof malfunctions or an enter code thereof is forgotten.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus that can be used to contain radiation sources, explosives, and other material transported as cargo may include layers of lead, tungsten, plastic, paraffin, armor, and heat absorbing material to surround an interior portion, as well as a lockable port to provide access to the interior portion. In some embodiments, activities may include detecting various conditions associated with the layers or cargo, and impeding access to the interior portion responsive to detecting the conditions.