Bolts Patents (Class 292/2)
  • Patent number: 11346328
    Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade lightning receptor arrangement (12) is provided with an electrically conductive block (123) and a shielding component (122). In use, the electrically conductive block (123) forms an electrical bridge between a receptor element (121) of a lightning protection system and a down conductor (15) of the lightning protection system. The electrically conductive block (123) comprises a first engagement surface (124) for, in use, receiving the receptor element (121). The shielding component (122) overlays a portion of the first engagement surface (124) of the electrically conductive block (123), while leaving open an area for receiving the receptor element (121).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Vestas Wind Systems A/S
    Inventors: Nathan A. Brilliant, Chris Sutton
  • Patent number: 11162281
    Abstract: An adjustable latch configured to accommodate different backset lengths. The adjustable latch includes inner and outer housings, at least a portion of the inner housing being structured for axial and rotational displacement within the outer housing as an engagement projection of the inner housing is displaced about an adjustment slot of the outer housing. The apparatus may include a bolt assembly having a bolt rod and a latch bar, the bolt rod having projections that are structured to be adjacent to the latch bar when the bolt rod is at a first rotational position and at first or second axial positions. When the bolt rod is at a second rotational position, the axial positions of the bolt rod and the inner housing relative to at least the latch bar and outer housing, respectively, may be adjusted to adjust the backset setting of the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Manjunatha Ramakrishna
  • Patent number: 10961750
    Abstract: A cover unit includes a first divisional cover, and a second divisional cover. The first divisional cover and second divisional cover include a first locking portion and second locking portion, respectively. The first locking portion and second locking portion are made of an elastomer. The first locking portion and second locking portion lock to one another to couple the first divisional cover to the second divisional cover, or vice versa. The first locking portion includes a prong-shaped main tab. The second locking portion includes a main bore into which the main tab is insertable. The main tab includes a main claw disposed on the leading-end side, and locked to the main bore to inhibit the main tab from coming off from the main bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Sumitomo Riko Company Limited
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Kondo, Kenneth Carrier, Koichiro Iwanaga
  • Patent number: 10808425
    Abstract: A lock for a retractable door that is moveable along a track may include a pin assembly coupled to the door and moveable with respect to the door from a retracted configuration to an extended configuration. A biasing element may bias the pin toward the extended configuration. A strike plate may be in the track and be configured to mate with the pin assembly. The door may be prevented from moving along the track when the pin assembly is mated with the strike plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: CORNELLCOOKSON, LLC
    Inventor: Jacob R. Snell
  • Patent number: 10337218
    Abstract: A handle mechanism includes a gear drive having an interior end and an exterior end; an inside handle fixed to the interior end; a button; a finger; a handle drive; an outside handle; and a spring. The button has an interior end and an exterior end, which is positioned within the exterior end of the gear drive. The handle drive is positioned within the exterior end of the gear drive and is rotatable relative thereto. The outside handle and the handle drive rotate together. The outside handle moves between a first position, wherein it is constrained from rotation, and a second position. The finger is fixed to the exterior end of the button, which moves between a first position, wherein the finger causes the gear drive and the handle drive to rotate together, and a second position. The spring biases the button and the outside handle toward their first positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Arconic Inc.
    Inventor: Thai Do
  • Patent number: 10151125
    Abstract: A hatch cover lock comprises a front member including a pair of flanges, a rear member positioned between the pair of flanges; a gap defined between front member and the rear member; a clamp defining a J-shaped cross-section in a plane normal to a length thereof, the clamp having one leg thereof disposed in the gap and having another leg thereof disposed parallel to an outer surface of the rear member and at a distance therefrom, a handle, a first pivotal connection between the handle and the front member, a gravity lock, a second pivotal connection between the gravity lock and the handle, and a weld-free connection between the main portion of the rear member and the main portion of the front member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: New York Air Brake, LLC
    Inventor: Michael E Ring
  • Patent number: 9989081
    Abstract: A method and system of affixing a plaque to a solid surface is provided. The method includes the steps of providing at least one opening in a face of the solid surface and inserting a plaque support into the at least one opening. The plaque support includes a body defining a passageway therethrough and having a first end and a second end. The first end has a flange portion. Further, at least one outer tab member extends radially outward toward the first end and at least one inner tab member extends radially inward toward the second end. The outer tab member engages the solid surface upon insertion of the plaque support into the at least one opening. The method and system further include providing the plaque with at least one installation fastener. The at least one installation fastener is inserted into the passageway of the plaque support, such that the at least one inner tab member engages the at least one installation fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Matthews International Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory A. Slepecki, Daniel T. Lenau
  • Patent number: 9850694
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein are directed to a locking mechanism having a door with an interior facing surface and an exterior facing surface, a handle assembly comprising a handle that is selectively repositionable between a locked handle position and an unlocked and latched handle position, an engagement bolt coupled to the handle assembly and slidably mounted to the interior facing surface of the door, a biasing member coupled to the engagement bolt, wherein the biasing member applies a force to the engagement bolt biasing the engagement bolt in an inward direction, and a lock with a lock housing and a locking bolt that is selectively repositionable between a locked position to inhibit translation of the engagement bolt and an unlocked position to allow translation of the engagement bolt. The handle is biased toward the unlocked and latched handle position with the locking bolt in the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Alpha Safe & Vault, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Witterstaetter, Nicholas Eugene Henderson
  • Patent number: 9802751
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism for a container includes a housing with a locking element extending therefrom. At least one opening extends through the locking element to selectively receive a portion of the container. A resilient member is disposed within the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott W. Demarest, Donald J. Schumacher, Christine D. Beilstein, Dirk K. Nickel, Jinsong Yu, Gang Liu, Xiaogang Tan, Yuanheng Liu
  • Patent number: 9718427
    Abstract: Latch systems having latch devices for releasably engaging anchors are disclosed herein. A latch system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a latch device having an anchor aperture configured to receive a head portion of an anchor. The latch device includes a first engagement member operably coupled to an actuator. The first engagement member can restrain the head portion between the anchor aperture and a second engagement member, and the second engagement member can urge the head portion against the first engagement member. In operation, a user can move the actuator from a first position to a second actuator position to move the first engagement member away from the head portion and release the latch device from the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Shield Restraint Sytems, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander J. Szewczyk, Brandon Marriott, David D. Merrick
  • Patent number: 9624700
    Abstract: A paddle latch comprising a housing, a latch member and a bolt; wherein the bolt is mounted for sliding axial movement between a first, deployed, position and a second, retracted, position. The latch member is configured to move the bolt between said first and second positions upon actuation by a user. The paddle latch further comprises an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to provide selective adjustment of the deployed position of the bolt with respect to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Weston Body Hardware Limited
    Inventors: Martin Wollacott, John Frederick Bray, Harjit Singh Sagoo, Anthony Jeremy Stanton
  • Patent number: 9617760
    Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a motor vehicle or a building, said lock being equipped with a rotary latch (2) rotatably supported in the lock housing (10) about a locking bolt (3), wherein the lock housing (10) has a slotted guide (8) for the locking bolt (3), said slotted guide having at least one spring lip (15) on the insertion side, which spring lip reaches into the slotted guide and cushions the locking bolt (3), said spring lip having creaking protection (17) that partially covers the surface (16) of the spring lip, wherein the spring lip (15) has a bounding bead (20) at the free end (18) and wherein the creaking protection (17) is designed as a sheet metal clamp (21) that can be attached to the spring lip (15) in front of the bounding bead with a preload.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Marek Dragon, Klaus Götzen, Thomas Waldmann
  • Patent number: 9493970
    Abstract: A sash latch for retractable engagement with a side jamb of a window includes a lower member, which is fixed to a sash of the window, and an upper member with an extension. The upper member and extension slide relative to the lower member so that the extension can extend beyond the sash and can retract into the sash. In use, the extension extends beyond the sash and into the side jamb. A planar surface of the extension locks the sash to the side jamb. The extension also has a notch located opposite the planar surface. The notch prevents the extension from retracting into the sash when a heavy wind load is placed on the sash. Advantageously, this inhibits the sash from swinging dangerously inward under such a condition and reduces the possibility of damage or death.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin David Campbell, Kenton Site Gibbs, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9410348
    Abstract: A wire crate latch apparatus having, in a first embodiment, a pivoting member that is continually drawn to a closed position by gravity and that is deflected into a catch when the door having the pivoting member is swung closed. The latch apparatus further includes upper and lower stops to contain a distal end of the pivoting member and to hold the distal end in the position to hit an oblique portion of the catch when the door is closed. In a second embodiment, a sliding latch apparatus is deflected by a catch and is relatively inaccessible from inside of the wire crate by back plates on the latch and catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Carlson Pet Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Flannery, Brian G. Linehan
  • Patent number: 9395114
    Abstract: An insulated icemaking compartment is provided in the fresh food compartment of a bottom mount refrigerator. The icemaking compartment may be integrally formed with the liner of the fresh food compartment, or alternatively, may be modular for installation anywhere in the fresh food compartment. A removable bin assembly with a front cover normally seals the icemaking compartment to maintain the temperature in the compartment. A cold air duct formed in the rear wall of the refrigerator supplies cold air from the freezer compartment to the icemaking compartment. A return air duct directs a portion of the air from the icemaking compartment back to the freezer compartment. An air vent with a damper in the icemaking compartment directs another portion of air into the fresh food compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Dean A. Martin, Chad J. Rotter
  • Patent number: 9181736
    Abstract: A door mechanism pulling a door closed for latching. A puller tongue is triggered to release when adjacent a strike plate or jamb of a door. The puller tongue pushes the door completely closed resulting in latching. A setting lever is rotated upon turning a door knob setting the puller tongue in a retracted position. A raising lever and pendulum selectively cause the releasing of the puller tongue when the latch contacts a strike plate or jamb of a door and prevents releasing of the puller tongue when a door knob is turned. A door is caused to securely latch even though the door is closing slowly and with little force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Valentin Luca
  • Patent number: 9133650
    Abstract: A door closing latch for securely latching a door having a closing trigger mechanism coupled to a latching or tongue mechanism. A latch or tongue upon contacting a strike plate on a door frame is pushed inward causing a connecting trigger mechanism to release a closing trigger forcing the door to completely close and latch. Turning a handle or door knob to open the door causes the latch or tongue to retract and the closing trigger mechanism to reset the closing trigger. A connecting trigger mechanism selectively decouples the turning of a door knob to prevent the latch from releasing the set closing trigger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Inventor: Valentin Luca
  • Patent number: 8960730
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely opening the door of a pet cage. The apparatus has a linear solenoid connected to a latch on the enclosure. The solenoid is connected to control circuitry operated by a remote control unit. The apparatus is mounted on the cage with a spacer plate and a mounting plate. The spacer plate has a recess to receive the free end of the bolt portion of the latch and guide its travel away from interference with parts of the cage when the solenoid is operated. The mounting plate extends behind the latch portion on the door to prevent the caged pet from pawing at the latch and possibly opening it. A second mounting plate may be mounted behind the latch portion on the cage to protect that part of the latch. The spacer plate is uniquely designed to allow application of the apparatus to any size and/or configuration of cage without the need of any separate or additional pieces of adaptor hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Howard L. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20150042104
    Abstract: A latch assembly is disclosed herein. The latch assembly having: a latch mechanism; an actuator assembly, the actuator assembly, comprising a housing, a cover configured to be secured to the housing, and a plurality of barriers located within peripheral edges of the housing, wherein the plurality of barriers extended upwardly from a bottom surface of the housing and terminate at an edge portion wherein the housing cover is configured to contact the edge portion of the plurality of barriers when the cover is secured to the housing and wherein the plurality of barriers are configured to mitigate dust intrusion towards components of the actuator assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Cecilia Hernandez, Roberto Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150035288
    Abstract: An apparatus is presented for locking a lid to a body of a container. The apparatus includes a movable latch to open and close the lid. The apparatus also includes a strike positioned relative to the latch to lock the lid in a closed position and pivotally connected to a housing to move relative to the latch for opening the lid. The apparatus further includes a block slidably disposed within the housing to move between a first position when the container is in the upright or side position and a second position when the container is in the upside down position. The strike is operatively connected to the block to pivot to a first position to lock the lid to the body when the block is in its first position and to a second position to unlock the lid when the block is in its second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Armin Fink, Joseph Oliva
  • Publication number: 20150021926
    Abstract: Latch systems having latch devices for releasably engaging anchors are disclosed herein. A latch system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure includes a latch device having an anchor aperture configured to receive a head portion of an anchor. The latch device includes a first engagement member operably coupled to an actuator. The first engagement member can restrain the head portion between the anchor aperture and a second engagement member, and the second engagement member can urge the head portion against the first engagement member. In operation, a user can move the actuator from a first position to a second actuator position to move the first engagement member away from the head portion and release the latch device from the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Alexander J. Szewczyk, Brandon Marriott, David D. Merrick
  • Publication number: 20140117678
    Abstract: A closure assembly for a vehicle includes a striker assembly and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a housing rotatably supporting a first wedge block for rotation about a first axis, and a second wedge block for rotation about a second axis. The first wedge block includes a first cam surface that engages the striker assembly as the latch mechanism moves along a path to limit lateral movement of the latch mechanism in a first direction transverse to the path. The second wedge block includes a second cam surface that engages the striker assembly as the latch mechanism moves along the path to limit lateral movement of the latch mechanism in a second direction transverse to the path, opposite the first direction. The first wedge block and the second wedge block are disposed within an interior space of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Scott W. Thorpe, Altaf S. Iman, Michael E. McGuire, Shawn G. Quinn
  • Publication number: 20130257066
    Abstract: A system for opening a door, in particular for the door of a household appliance, including a prong, integral with the door, and a device for locking and unlocking the door, having a mechanical module to hold or release the prong, respectively when the door is opened or is closed, the system having an unlocking mechanism arranged on the prong, the unlocking mechanism interacting with the mechanical module after their activation, to release the prong and open the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: BITRON S.p.A.
    Inventors: Fabrizio Promutico, Felice Paglia
  • Patent number: 8487768
    Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic seal for sealing a door. The door is equipped with a latch. The electronic seal includes a plug and a socket. The plug can be inserted in the socket through the latch. Thus, the door is sealed by the electronic seal. The door cannot be opened without breaking the electric seal. The electronic seal records any event of breakage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Armaments Bureau, Ministry of National Defense
    Inventors: Ming-Town Lee, Feng-Yu Chang, Tung-Jung Hsu, Chun-Fu Lin
  • Publication number: 20130127180
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door having a movable lock is provided. The movable lock can lock or release the door opener. The motor vehicle door can also include an electrically operated actuator for driving the movement of the lock, and at least one solar cell which supplies the actuator with energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventor: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
  • Publication number: 20130119678
    Abstract: A multi-point lock assembly includes a pair of spaced apart latching members for locking sliding doors, windows or other similar structures. The lock assembly includes a housing rotationally supporting a pair of actuators provided with a plurality of gears arranged in meshed engagement with one another. The latching members are formed as threaded bolts received within the distal end of a long and short arm assembly. As the actuators are rotated, the distal end of the long and short arm assemblies track along the track within the sidewalls. The track causes each of the bolts to be displaced vertically and longitudinally along the longitudinal axis of the housing from an unlatched position to a latched position. The bolts are adjustable by vary their threaded engagement within the distal ends of the arm assemblies for alignment with the opposing keeper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: FASCO DIE CAST INC.
    Inventor: Robert Furgiuele
  • Publication number: 20130033045
    Abstract: A lock assembly (30, 30?) is provided that includes a housing (32), a rotary bolt (36) or a translating bolt (36?), and a bolt blocker (38) that moves between a blocking position blocking movement of the bolts (36, 36?) and an unblocking position permitting the bolts (36, 36?) to move to a retracted position. The lock assemblies (30, 30?) are resistant to shocks being applied to the locks assemblies (30, 30?) in an effort to open the lock assemblies (30, 30?) without authorization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: SARGENT AND GREENLEAF, INC
    Inventors: Steven L. Worm, David G. Christopherson, Michael R. Clark
  • Publication number: 20130000365
    Abstract: A theft deterrent enclosure that eliminates unauthorized access is disclosed. The enclosure includes a front and back cover. A key lock cylinder is mounted in a lock opening of the front cover such that it blocks the lock opening in a locked position. A keyed interface operates a clamp mounted on a threaded shaft such that the clamp secures the front and hack covers in a closed position. The keyed interface is positioned on an interior side of the enclosure that is opposite and aligned with the lock opening. The theft deterrent enclosure can only he opened from a locked position by engaging the key lock cylinder with a key, removing the key lock cylinder tumbler, inserting the security keyed tool adapted to engage the keyed interface through the lock opening and disengaging the mounting clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Johnny Edward Walker
  • Publication number: 20120267903
    Abstract: A lock assembly that has a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock assembly includes a latch assembly that has a latch and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a first retractor that is movable in response to movement of an interior handle assembly and selectively in response to movement of the exterior handle assembly, and a second retractor that is movable in response to movement of the interior handle assembly and the exterior handle assembly. The first retractor is always engaged with the latch assembly to move the latch between the extended position and the retracted position. The second retractor is selectively disengaged from the latch assembly and is movable relative to the first retractor when the lock assembly is in the locked state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventors: Scott D. Welsby, Subashchandra G. Rai
  • Patent number: 8251333
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a supporting member, two movable members slidably received in the supporting member, and a pivot member pivotably attached to the supporting member and arranged between the movable members. Wherein when one of the movable members is operated to move relative to the supporting member, the movable member drives the pivot member to pivot, the pivot member drives the other movable member to move.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Hai-Chen Zhou
  • Publication number: 20120205919
    Abstract: An apparatus for remotely opening the door of a pet cage. The apparatus has a linear solenoid connected to a latch on the enclosure. The solenoid is connected to control circuitry operated by a remote control unit. The apparatus is mounted on the cage with a spacer plate and a mounting plate. The spacer plate has a recess to receive the free end of the bolt portion of the latch and guide its travel away from interference with parts of the cage when the solenoid is operated. The mounting plate extends behind the latch portion on the door to prevent the caged pet from pawing at the latch and possibly opening it. A second mounting plate may be mounted behind the latch portion on the cage to protect that part of the latch. The spacer plate is uniquely designed to allow application of the apparatus to any size and/or configuration of cage without the need of any separate or additional pieces of adaptor hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Howard L. Kelly
  • Publication number: 20120162873
    Abstract: A push button assembly includes a push button and a sheet. The push button includes a panel body and a sidewall protruding from the panel body. The panel body includes a protrusion. The sidewall includes at least one rib protruding from an inner surface thereof. The sheet defines a through hole and includes a tab in the through hole. The tab includes a distal edge shaped conforming to an outer surface of the protrusion. The protrusion passes through the through hole and contacts the distal edge of the tab, and the at least one rib abuts against an edge of the sheet in a manner so as to cause deformation the tab. The disclosure also provides an electronic device having such push button assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD .
    Inventors: ZHONG-JIE LUO, WEI ZENG, JIE LI, QIANG WANG, TE-SHENG JAN, CHUN-CHE YEN, YU-TAO CHEN
  • Publication number: 20120160929
    Abstract: A material spreader may include an electric interlock mechanism that is adjustable between: (1) a first condition where an electric supply line can supply electricity to operate a material transfer member and a door cannot be moved into an open position; and, (2) a second condition where the electric supply line cannot supply electricity to operate the material transfer member and the door can be moved into an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Inventors: Bob Schaefer, Eric Larsen, Roland Hagemeyer
  • Publication number: 20120138108
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular domestic dishwasher, includes a washing compartment having a loading opening which can be closed by a door. A determination device is provided for determining a position of the door and includes a signal transmitter and a signal receiver, with the signal transmitter or signal receiver being arranged in and/or on a movably mounted element and determining the position of the door, in particular the closed end position of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: BSH BOSCH UND SIEMENS HAUSGERÄTE GMBH
    Inventors: Cesar Astiz Montoya, Michael Hartmann, Helmut Jerg, Christian Mesarosch, Maria Itziar Pascual Iturbe
  • Publication number: 20120139293
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for removably coupling at least one transparent armor assembly being in a vehicle window sill, the at least one transparent armor assembly including a frame that supports at least one transparent armor pane, the latch mechanism includes a latch mechanism assembly, the latch mechanism assembly being selectively operable by a vehicle occupant for effecting release of the at least one transparent armor assembly, such release permitting shifting of the at least one transparent armor assembly from the vehicle window frame to define an egress portal and the latch mechanism having an engaging member for selectively engaging the vehicle window frame, latch mechanism assembly being shiftable relative to the transparent armor assembly frame for accommodating a plurality of varying transparent armor assembly to vehicle window frame relationships. A method for removably coupling at least one transparent armor assembly to a vehicle window sill is further included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventor: Gary L. Antonich
  • Publication number: 20120137595
    Abstract: A snap arm unit (10) for a door interlocking device includes a snap arm element (14) having a least one outwardly protruding interlocking snap arm (26). The snap arm unit comprises a housing (16) receivable in a door structure or in a frame structure and a connecting element (18) fixable to the housing (16). The snap arm element (14) is fixable to the connecting element (18) by means of a snap-fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS CORPORATION N.V.
    Inventor: Andreas Bockler
  • Publication number: 20120133157
    Abstract: A door locking arrangement is provided for a door of a work machine for holding the door in an open position, wherein the door is pivotably connected to a cab wall. The door locking arrangement includes a first holding element and a second holding element forming a releasable connection for holding the door in its open position, wherein one of the two holding elements is arranged at an outside of the door facing the cab wall when the door is in its open position and the other holding element is arranged at the cab wall. An electric actuator is provided for releasing the releasable connection by separating the first holding element from the second holding element when the door is to be moved from its open position to its closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventors: Oliver Bichler, Alfred Richter
  • Publication number: 20120132657
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, a latching mechanism/device is provided, as well as a method of maintaining a closed position between opposing first and second portions of a container. The latching mechanism includes a latch attached to the first portion and a latch keeper integrally molded to the second portion. The latch keeper includes an elongated keeper slot and a recessed pocket formed in the keeper slot, such that when at least a portion of the latch is received within the recessed pocket, the container is closed and/or sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: YETI COOLERS, INC.
    Inventor: Roy Joseph Seiders
  • Publication number: 20120091736
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing element for a housing which can be closed, said housing comprising a covering frame which covers the opening of the housing at least in certain areas, at least one closing catch which is arranged in a displaceable manner in the frame, a locking element which is used to lock the at least one closing catch, a manual or motor drive which is used to displace the locking element between a first position, wherein the at least one closing catch, a manual be displaces and is not locked, and a second position, wherein the closing catch is locked by the locking element, also comprising a safety device which is used to lock at least one of the closing catches in the case of fast acceleration and/or a large amount of force being exerted onto the locking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Sebastian Dammers, Eric Acker, Erwin Kaspar
  • Patent number: 8152206
    Abstract: A securing device for a loading system in a cargo compartment of an aircraft. The securing device comprises at least one securing catch arranged in the region of a cargo compartment door, a control mechanism and an activation member, in particular a foot pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Fred Schettel, Jens-Christoph Hayunges, Stefan Ackerstaff, Torsten Kaatz
  • Publication number: 20120061976
    Abstract: A vehicle door latch assembly is provided, the latch assembly having: a forkbolt movably secured to the latch assembly, the forkbolt being capable of movement between a latched position and an unlatched position; a detent lever movably secured to the latch assembly, the detent lever being capable of movement between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the detent lever retains the forkbolt in the latched position when the detent lever is in the engaged position and a engagement surface of the detent lever contacts an engagement surface of the forkbolt; an intermittent lever for providing actuation forces to the detent lever to move it from the engaged position to the disengaged position; and a means for coupling and uncoupling the intermittent lever to the detent lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Carlos I. Tostado, Donald M. Perkins, Francisco J. Lujan
  • Publication number: 20120042573
    Abstract: Closure assemblies for movable partitions may include a leading end assembly having a first side and a second side and a latching assembly coupled thereto. The latching assembly may include a first latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the first side and a second latching member having a portion thereof positioned proximate to the second side. Movable partition systems may include a plurality of hingedly coupled panels movably coupled to a track, and a leading end assembly coupled to at least one panel of the plurality of hingedly coupled panels. The leading end assembly may include at least two latching features positioned on the leading end assembly. Methods of securing a movable partition may include retaining a first latching member and a second latching member in a retracted position and extending the first latching member and the second latching member to an extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: WON-DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tracy M. Knight, Michael D. George, William Michael Coleman, John G. Garrett, III
  • Publication number: 20120036785
    Abstract: A vehicle door latch structure is basically provided with a door latch mechanism and a door latch engagement bracket. The door latch mechanism includes a latch release lever that is movably arranged between a rest position and a release position. The door latch engagement bracket defines an opening that is aligned with the latch release lever while the latch release lever is in the rest position such that the latch release lever extends through the opening upon movement of the door latch engagement bracket toward the latch mechanism while the latch release lever is in the rest position, and such that the door latch engagement bracket prevents movement of the latch release lever from the rest position to the release position while the latch release lever is extending through the opening in the door latch engagement bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Kaustubh Bedekar, Jeffery Tobey, Gunnar Mason
  • Publication number: 20120032454
    Abstract: A latching system for and a method of latching a first member to a second member are provided. The latching system includes a latching mechanism including a displaceable feature which, when operatively displaced, allows a striker to engage with a housing of the latching mechanism, at a recess defined by the housing, to provide supplementary or auxiliary latching force. The displaceable feature may be displaced by an actuating load transmitted between the striker and the latching mechanism, where the actuating load is substantially greater than the nominal load experienced by the latching system during ordinary latching conditions. The engagement of the striker with the housing at the recess may transfer a portion of the actuating load to the housing during the event generating the actuating load, thereby increasing the latching strength of the latching system and reducing the potential for deformation or distortion of the latching element during the event.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Konchan, Louis J. Conrad
  • Publication number: 20110309638
    Abstract: The invention relates to a door lock device for household appliances such as washing machines, clothes dryers and the like. The device comprises a slide (6) which is movable between a door lock position and a door unlock position, and which cooperates with a coupling tooth arranged on the door in order to hold the door locked when the household appliance is in operation. The device is fitted with a thermoactuator (4) that drives the slide (6) by imparting thereto a translational motion between a door lock position and a door unlock position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ELTEK S.P.A.
    Inventors: Renato Gaj, Paolo Savini
  • Publication number: 20110296880
    Abstract: A lock for a sliding door or window including a latching linkage and an inner manual lever, that allows movement of the latching linkage between a locked and an unlocked position by means of the manual lever and by operation of a inside or outside key barrel, but also allows deadlocking of the latching linkage in its locked position so that operation of the manual lever to unlock the latching linkage is prevented. It is however, desirable that the lock be operable to lock the lock from the inside by a convenient operation of the manual lever when the user is inside the house. It is further desirable that the door is able to be dead-locked by a key from the inside or the outside in a manner that prevents unlocking of the door by the manual handle, since a house owner may find it inconvenient to have to walk around the outside of their house locking the doors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: INGERSOLL-RAND ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE LIMITED
    Inventors: Edward Norton Sieglaar, Peter Mark Hill
  • Publication number: 20110283753
    Abstract: This invention relates to a safety lockout hasp 1 which includes a body 2 and a moveable member 3. The moveable member 3 includes a plurality of apertures 7 which are each capable of accommodating the shackle 16 of a lock means 8. The apertures 7 are only accessible when the moveable member is in a closed position. The moveable member 3 can only be moved to an open condition when the locking means 8 is detached from the hasp 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ASSA ABLOY AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED
    Inventor: Geoffrey Michael Triffle
  • Publication number: 20110254705
    Abstract: An electrically activated latch for aircraft stowage bins includes an overhead stowage bin module having a stationary support structure and a movable stowage bin portion. An electrically operated stowage bin latch mechanism latches the movable stowage bin portion in a closed position and unlatches the movable stowage bin portion to an open position. An electrically operated stowage bin activation switch operates the stowage bin latch mechanism, allowing the aircraft stowage bins to be locked by independently controlling the overhead stowage bins through the aircraft cabin management system, or by control of the latch by the stowage bin activation switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: BE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
    Inventors: Frank E. HASHBERGER, Clarence IVESTER
  • Publication number: 20110204656
    Abstract: An electronic seal includes primarily a latch and a latch seat which can form lock-up. The latch and the latch seat are installed respectively with a radio-frequency chip and an antenna of a RFID system, as well as radio-frequency transmission lines allowing the radio-frequency chip and the antenna to be electrically connected, to provide an external reader-writer to access information inside the chip. A front end of the latch is provided with a first neck, and a second neck behind the first neck, allowing a C-shape snap ring in the latch seat to perform a second locking operation, such that when performing a first locking operation, the latch and the latch seat can be fastened together without escaping, and when performing the second locking operation, the radio-frequency chip and the antenna in the latch and the latch seat can be connected electrically.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventor: Simon LAI
  • Publication number: 20110198865
    Abstract: A securing apparatus is provided for securing, in one embodiment, a plurality of enclosures, such as for example, a plurality of electric meter boxes, the apparatus being mountable to the at least one of the plurality of enclosures. The securing apparatus comprises an enclosure locking member which includes at least a bracket arm, a fastening member and a housing mountable to at least one enclosure; the securing apparatus further comprises a securing member having first and second ends, with the securing member including at least a securing bar and a coupling member being moveably attachable to the securing bar, wherein the coupling member is pivotably mateable with the extended flange of the enclosure locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Inventors: Norman Binz DeWalch, Tyler Dean Todd, II