Abstract: A sliding door deadbolt assembly containing a self-retracting finger pull mechanism is described. Provided is a latch assembly having a self-latching deadbolt assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame and a self-retracting finger pull mechanism for accessing the sliding door from within a surrounding framework.

Abstract: An electromagnetic locking device comprises an actuating assembly including an electromagnet having an operative face and at at least one side thereof an abutment which extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the operative face and projects beyond the operative face, and a cooperative assembly including armature mounted for movement towards and away from the operative face in a direction substantially perpendicular thereto when the electromagnet and armature are aligned and arranged so as to engage behind the abutment when the electromagnet is energized. The actuating assembly also includes at least one plunger which is mounted for movement substantially perpendicularly to the operative face between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the operative face and spring washers for driving the plunger into its extended position into contact with said armature to displace the armature clear of said abutment when the electromagnet ceases to be energized.

Abstract: A case body has a surrounding peripheral wall including a thicker front wall portion which has a hole defined centrally therein which opens forwardly and upwardly. A first hook projects from a vertical rear inner wall of the hole, and a second hook projects from a front end lower surface of a lid in positionally corresponding relation to the first hook. The first and second hooks are engageable with each other in a region that is covered with a cover which is snugly fitted in a recess defined in a front surface of the thicker front wall portion in communication with the hole. The cover is made of a thermoplastic elastomer and has a push button formed as a central thinner region. A hook disengaging pin projects inwardly from an inner surface of the push button into the hole. The push button is defined and surrounded by an annular groove extending circularly around the push button.

Abstract: A latch assembly and self-latching deadbolt assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame. Provided are a housing for fitting within the sliding door, a self-latching deadbolt for engaging with the strike plate, and a mechanism for sliding the self-latching deadbolt between a nonengaging position and an engaging position for latching with the strike plate.

Abstract: A door latch actuator is adapted for use in association with a bolt receiver which is to be engaged by a latch bolt of latch bolt assembly on a door mounted for movement between a first door position and a second door position. The latch bolt assembly includes a latch bolt having a distal end which slideably moves between an extended state and a retracted state. In the extended state, the latch bolt assembly is operative to engage a bolt receiver to retain the door at the first door position in a secured condition. Broadly, the door latch actuator comprises an actuator element and a driver. The actuator element is disposed in proximity to the distal end of the latch bolt when the door is at the first door position in the secured condition and moves between a first actuator position and a second actuator position. In the first actuator position, the actuator element allows the distal end of the spring latch bolt to engage a bolt receiver in the extended state.

Abstract: A latch assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame. Provided are a housing for fitting within the sliding door, a self-latching deadbolt for engaging with the strike plate, and a mechanism for sliding the self-latching deadbolt between a nonengaging position and an engaging position for latching with the strike plate.

Abstract: A motor vehicle lock for a motor vehicle closure member having a locking catch that is movable between an unlatched position and a latched position, a pawl for holding the locking catch in the latched position by latching engagement therewith, and a locking pin rotatably mounted on a carrier for rotation about an axis of rotation which is eccentric to a central axis thereof in which the locking pin is rotatable by a motor between a preliminary locking position and a main locking position and in which the pawl is disengageable from latching engagement with the locking catch by a dynamic effect derived from the rotation of locking pin from the main locking position in a direction toward the preliminary locking position, thereby releasing the locking catch. This dynamic effect is achieved, in accordance with preferred embodiments by a control flange on the locking pin which coacts with of the pawl.

Abstract: A positive lift pin means is provided which operates to force open an aircraft drain valve door at least to an unsealed position when the door is released from its closed position.

Abstract: An appliance door latch assembly includes a strike member pivotally mounted to the door frame of an appliance. A spring yieldably urges the strike member to a latch position, and the strike member is movable against the bias of the spring from the latch position. A fixed bolt is mounted to the appliance door and adapted to engage the strike member and urge the strike member upwardly to its unlatch position and then downwardly to its latch position where it engages a latching shoulder on the fixed bolt. In moving from its unlatch position to its latch position, the strike member also engages a moveable handle on the door and forces the moveable handle into engagement with plungers of switches so as to cause the switches to be moved to their closed position only when the door is latched.

Abstract: A sliding door rotary latch system includes a handle assembly mounted on the sliding door adjacent its leading edge, a rotary latch assembly and locking mechanism mounted on the front post of the door frame cooperating with a strike bar on the handle assembly selectively to latch the sliding door in its fully closed position and a rear latch plate mounted on the back post of the door frame cooperating with the handle assembly selectively to latch the sliding door in its fully open position. The door mounted handle assembly includes an outer pivotal handle, an inner pivotal handle, and an inner actuation mechanism operative to allow either handle independently of the other to actuate either a pivotal front cam actuator arm or a rear pivotal latch independent of the other. Either handle may be held in its pivoted position toward the direction of sliding movement of the door during that sliding movement without adversely effecting the latching action when the door is either fully closed or opened.

Abstract: A printer includes a clam shell mechanism having a frame rotatably mounted on a base. A platen is mounted on the frame. A print head for acting in cooperation with the platen is mounted on the base. A locking lever mounted on the base cooperates with a shaft mounted on the first frame for selectively maintaining the first frame in a closed position. A lock control member switches the locking means between maintaining the first frame in the closed position and allowing the first frame to rotate to an open position wherein the platen is displaced from the print head.

Abstract: A keylockable buckle comprises a plug having first engaging structure, a socket having second engaging structure engageable with the first engaging structure for releasably coupling the plug and the socket together and a mechanism mounted on the socket for locking the plug and the socket in coupled disposition by the help of a separate key for the purpose of security.

Abstract: A latching assembly for the partition gate of livestock trailers allows for the partition gate to be opened from inside the trailer as well as outside the trailer. The outside opening device includes a handle in communication with a latch plate pivotally mounted inside the trailer and which is constantly biased toward a normal lock position adapted to block or retain the swinging edge member of the gate when in a closed position. By pulling on the handle, the plate is displaced toward the trailer wall, against the action of the biasing device, and allows the gate to swing open. An internal handle is rotatably pivotable about its mount on the gate so that when pulled downwardly, causes the latch plate which to be outwardly displaced, out of the way of the gate to allow the gate to swing open.

Abstract: A locking device has a trigger bolt for fastening a dead bolt and can be released by actuating a cooperating assembly placed in a door frame from a remote control room. A lock case placed in a door includes a turnable inner operating element provided with an inside thumb-turn operable from the inside, a turnable outer operating element provided with an outside thumb-turn operable from the outside, a turning lever drivable by the operating element, a dead bolt movable forwards to lock and backwards to unlock by the action of the turning lever, and a locking device for locking the dead bolt in a locking position.

Abstract: A latching mechanism (10) for automatically locking, and selectively unlocking, opposed first and second sliding members (11A and 11B). The latching mechanism (10) has first and second latch subassemblies (45 and 50). The first latch subassembly (45) is adapted to be secured to one sliding member (11A), and the second latch subassembly (50) is adapted to be secured to a second sliding member (11B). A catch block (75) is presented from the first latch subassembly (45). The catch block (70) has a cam portion (76) and a locking portion (80). The first latch subassembly (45) has a pivotally mounted first release lever (65), and the second latch subassembly (50) has a pivotally mounted second release lever (95). A latch arm (106) is presented from the second release lever (95) to engage a cam portion (76) when the sliding members (11A and 11B) are closing and to engage the locking portion ( 80) to lock with sliding members (11A and 11B) in their closed position.

Abstract: A device for coupling and uncoupling at least the cores of two cable line sections is disclosed, particularly for use in a motor vehicle theft prevention installation for prevention unauthorized opening of the engine hood and the like. A control element is provided by which positive engagment of two shaped parts each connected to a cable line core can be created and/or cancelled by remote control.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a tray of an automotive seat, in which the seat is formed with a recess and the tray is rotatably secured in the recess, includes a lock lever secured rotatably on the tray and a lock rod provided in the recess in a manner projectable or retractable therefrom or thereinto. Simply rotating the lock lever releases the tray from the locked state, and simply pressing the tray back into the recess or opening causes the lock rod to lock the tray into a non-use position.

Abstract: A locking device for a door of a washing machine, a spin dryer or the like comprises a locking plate (10a) disposed on the machine and having the opening (11). A catch member (12) disposed on the door is insertable in the opening. In its locking position the catch member engages with an edge (14) bounding the opening in order to keep the door closed. An electrically operable blocking means (19) is provided to prevent the catch member from moving from the locking position as long as a rotatable drum or the like in the machine is operating. A releasing means (22,24,25) is provided to release the blocking means (19) as soon as the rotational movement has ceased. An electrical drive means (22) is provided to move the blocking means (19) to a blocking position against the action of a biasing means (21) which strives to move the blocking means to a lock releasing position.

Abstract: A door assembly for an outside compartment in a recreational vehicle consisting of a generally upright rectangular frame member defining an access opening and a rectangular door member of a size to fit in the opening. Hinge members mount the upper end of the door member on the frame for up and down swinging movement between an open position disposed above the access opening and a closed position fitting in the opening. A continuous seal carried by the door engages the frame in order to maintain the compartment water tight. Separate latching and locking functions are incorporated in the door assembly and are separately accessed from side-by-side latch and lock members in the frame at a convenient position above the door.

Abstract: A locking device for doors and the like, having a bolt installed in the door frame and movable into the open position by a solenoid and into the shut position by a spring. Locking devices of this kind have not found general use, since there is no room in the frame for a device as required by the regulations wherewith the lock may be opened mechanically from the inside. This problem has been solved in such a manner that the socket of the door has a counterbolt forced by a spring against the bolt proper, whereby the spring force of the spring of the counterbolt is smaller than the spring force of the spring of the bolt.

Abstract: A safety device for screen and storm secondary doors in which a movable rod is horizontally mounted on the door jamb proximate to the latch receiving mechanism. The closure of the inner or primary door urges the rod into position so as to disable the latching mechanism of the screen door. The opening of the primary door enables the rod to be withdrawn thereby permitting the secondary door to be opened.

Abstract: An improved door opener and latch device consisting of a spring-loaded bolt for holding the door in a closed position when disposed in a keeper assembly, and a release member which may be extended into and through the assembly to eject the bolt therefrom, and allow the door to open.

Abstract: A door blocking device comprises a bar, which extends along the edge of the door jamb, and a formed section for housing the bar, which formed section is fast with said edge and so shaped as to allow the bar to move, with only a small amount of friction, under the control of an actuating member, between a door blocking position and a door releasing position. The bar is equipped with means for returning it to the blocking position, and the actuating member drives it against the returning force in order to bring it in the releasing position. The blocking bar is equipped with a locking device comprising an elongated flat rod which, by a pivoting movement under the action of return springs, takes up a slanted position behind the bar and locks it in the door-blocking position. The bar actuating member can drive said bar back to the releasing position after controlling the retraction of the flat rod by means of a bent lever pivoting through the bar.

Abstract: A novel door assembly is provided for allowing selective access between adjacent fuel cells of an aircraft. The assembly includes a frame which is adapted to be mounted to the fuel cell rib between adjacent fuel cells. A door is provided for rotational engagement with the frame to thereby provide a sealable throughway between adjacent fuel cells. The door includes first and second handles mounted to respective first and second sides thereof. A latch is mounted to the frame for engaging the second handle to prevent clockwise rotation of the door and thereby latch the door in the sealed positioned. A novel leakage assembly is provided which is responsive to a first predetermined displacement of either the first or second handle to unlatch the door and is responsive to a second predetermined displacement of either the first or second handle to rotate the door in the clockwise direction to free the door from the frame. Accordingly, the door may be latched or unlatched from either side thereof.

Abstract: The lock device comprises a locking portion and a fixing portion. The locking portion comprises a rotation lever mounted on a door side and turned by rotating a thumbturn or a key, a dead bolt engaging with the rotation lever and performing lock and release of the lock device by turning the rotation lever, a trigger bolt for locking the dead bolt, a rotating plate operating in a direction of draw in the dead bolt to the door side, and a latch bolt drawn in to the door side by the action of the rotating plate. The fixing portion comprises a strike mounted on a frame side of the door, a pressing lever for locking the dead bolt and pressing the trigger bolt onto the strike, means for causing the pressing lever to operate, and means for releasing press operation of the pressing lever and causing the trigger bolt to project to the door frame side.

Abstract: A latch assembly for securing a microwave oven door comprising two latch pawls engaging latch hangers, a vertically reciprocable or movable member having an elongated hole, a rack and two spaced legs, a spring-biased pinion contacting with a push-button. The force applied by the spring bias facilitates closing and opening the door. Upon pushing a button which rotates the pinion counter-clockwise, thereby reciprocating the movable member having the rack upwardly to disengage the latch pawls from the latch hangers.

Abstract: According to the invention, a fixed bolt is provided on the door of a dishwashing apparatus and cooperates with a strike plate on a cabinet, against which the door seats in a closed position, to latch the door in the closed position. The strike plate in addition to latching the door, concurrently activates a switch that is fixedly mounted on the door.

Abstract: A coordinated door stop and latch includes a retractable stop, a sliding bolt latch, and a mechanism between the stop and latch. The sliding bolt is used to latch the door to preclude inward movement in a normal fashion. If emergency outward operation of the door is required, retraction of the stop causes ejection of the sliding bolt from its strike opening, thereby enabling resuce door operation.

Abstract: An adjustable carriage assembly for a printing device having a print mechanism to be translated along a linear print path. The carriage assembly includes an upper carriage sub-assembly and a lower carriage sub-assembly, the lower carriage sub-assembly having a pair of laterally spaced arm members joined together by a pair of cross members. Each arm member has an open pivot slot and a support ramp portion. A spring coupled between the upper and lower carriage sub-assemblies in the region adjacent the pivot portions provides a spring detent for the upper carriage sub-assembly with respect to the lower carriage sub-assembly in both the first operative position and a second inoperative position. The guide members are adjustable eccentric washers.A cartridge latch is configured to be removably mounted in an aperture formed in a platform on the upper carriage sub-assembly.

Abstract: A device for unlocking a door locked with a door lock apparatus of a type which is comprised of a latch bolt and a trigger bolt capable of locking the latch bolt and of preventing the latch bolt from being retracted when the door is closed. The unlocking device is mounted on a door frame supporting the door and includes a strike having openings through which the trigger and latch bolts are inserted, and a stopper plate moveable between a service position where it is engaged by the trigger bolt to prevent trigger bolt from protruding from the strike and a non-service position where the trigger bolt is permitted to protrude from the strike so as to release the locking of the latch bolt with the trigger bolt. The stopper plate is moved by a solenoid actuated by remote control. The unlocking device is further provided with a pushing member which moves the latch bolt, which has been released from the trigger bolt, out of the strike, whereby the door may be opened by mere pushing without rotating a door knob.

Abstract: A locking device of a seat back of a trunk through-seat in order to prevent theft from a trunk compartment by maintaining the locking state of the seat back with the aid of key operation. The locking device includes lock pins which close or open the seat back stoppers which limit the movement of the lock pins in an upward direction, levers which move the lock pins in an upward direction by rotating the lock pins with the aid of the operative members, and keys which execute the slide of the stoppers. The stopper is moved laterally from a position above the lock pin and then the lock pin is moved in the upward direction by rotating the lever. Thus the lock of the seat back is released.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably maintaining a toilet seat in a generally vertical position comprises a mounting member adapted to be secured to the toilet tank in a position to engage a toilet seat and maintain the same when moved to a general vertical orientation. According to one embodiment, a hook is forced upwardly due to movement of the toilet seat to the vertical position, and is positioned outwardly at the tank to allow the seat and toilet cover to move past the hook which then maintains these in the vertical position. Manual movement of the toilet seat past the hook will cause the hook to move upwardly to thereby allow the toilet seat to move therepast. As the hook starts to maintain the toilet seat, the toilet cover is also maintained by the hook as it cannot move past the toilet seat.

Abstract: A door locking assembly in which the latching mechanism of the assembly comprises a latch bolt operated by rotary means, which can be the door knob or a key operated tumbler, for normally operating the latch bolt, dead lock means for blocking the retraction of the latch bolt, auxiliary latch means having link means normally urging it into a position for moving the dead lock means out of latch bolt blocking position, electrically operable means cooperating with the latching mechanism for controlling the auxiliary latch means, lock bar means operative to prevent turning of the rotary means, and an operating element connected between the lock bar and the link means for the auxiliary latch means for determining the operative position of the lock bar means in relation to the position of the dead lock means relative to the latch bolt.

Abstract: A door locking device for a microwave oven of the present invention has a latch disposed on the rear surface of a door and pivoted clockwise by the urging force of a spring, and an engaging portion which stops a hook at the distal end of the latch. Upon closing operation of the door, the hook engages with the engaging portion to lock the door. For opening the door, a lock release actuator is moved upward to pivot the latch upward to release the locking state of the latch with the engaging portion.

Abstract: A deodorant cabinet wherein a cover (14) is hinged to a back plate (10). The cabinet is maintained in the closed position by a latch (36) that cooperates with a protruding member (32) connected to a strike plate (28). The cabinet is opened by insertion of a key (40) through a keyway (42) in cover (14) to deflect strike plate (28) and disengage engaging member (32) from latch (36). The cabinet further includes a fan (48) that draws air past deodorant material on shelf (12) and expels it through louvers (38).

Abstract: A manually-operable lock for releasably securing a canopy 10 in closed condition characterized by a pair of dogs 28 mounted in fore-and-aft alignment on the wall of the cockpit of an aircraft, a pair of dog receivers 16 mounted on the canopy in juxtaposition with the dogs when the canopy is in its closed condition, a dog-actuating arm 32 including internal and external arm components 34 and 36, respectively, supported for oscillation about a common axis and pivotally connected to the dogs through a pitman rod 30 for pivotally displacing the dog, a spring-loaded pin 50 mounted on the arm and adapted to be ramp-cammed and positioned in coaxial alignment with a receiving bore 52, when the arm is at the limit of its forward throw, and pin-release means including external and internal components 66 and 60, respectively, for releasing the arm for pivotal displacement.

Abstract: An electrically actuated locking mechanism is disclosed which employs a reciprocating lock bolt actuated by a solenoid in response to a momentary electrical signal. The lock bolt engages a latch means when extended to the locking position, and the latch means may be disengaged to unlock the device by either electrically or mechanically actuated release means.

Abstract: A high capacity wagon for silage and the like has a gravity-assisted rear inclined dumping wall with high ground clearance in both the full open and all intermediate positions. A simplified positive latch mechanism for the dumping wall is biased in the latching position and easily released by the operator of a towing tractor. The necessity for tilting the entire body of the wagon to completely dump its contents is eliminated.

Abstract: A microwave oven comprising an oven housing, a door attached to the housing which can be operated between a closed and an opened position to provide access to the interior of said housing, a door latching assembly for securing the door in a closed position; said door latching assembly containing a locking element movably mounted on the door for locking the door in a closed position, and an unlocking element movably mounted on the door so as to shift the locking element and thereby unlock the door, and actuating means mounted on said oven housing, and operable when the door is locked to move the unlocking element to unlock the door.

Abstract: A latch operating lever is mounted on one panel of a cassette or the like. The latch lever has a hook portion at one end captured between a lid on the panel and a latch plate secured to and spaced from the lid. The latch plate has a hinge bar over which the hook portion is mounted, and an opening below the hinge bar through which the free end of the hook portion extends. The latch plate engages a catch spring on another panel for releasably latching the panels together. Pivotal movement of the latch operating lever causes the free end of the hook portion to engage the catch spring and disengage it from the latch plate for releasing the panels.

Abstract: An emergency release for key operated deadlocks includes a ram rod for forcing a deadbolt out of a keeper so as to allow a deadlocked door to open under emergency conditions. The release further includes a yieldable element disposed between the key operator for the deadbolt, which yieldable element deforms as the deadbolt is forced back by the ram. An alarm is activated upon operation of the emergency release to discourage intruders from trying to open the door with the emergency release. Preferably, the rod is advanced by a rack-and-pinion arrangement which is operated by a wire coiled around a spool.

Abstract: A canopy to cover the open box or flatbed of a pickup truck and selectively retractable to uncover the flatbed and conventionally use the truck. This foldaway canopy is characterized by a pair of rigid end portions which cooperatively form an enclosing case for an intermediate section of foldable material, by a simple guide track system, and by the end portions and intermediate section outwardly overhanging a pair of guide tracks to conceal the latter against snow and ice. The rear rigid end portion is mounted on carriages engaging the guide tracks and the foldable material is supported by transverse arches having their opposite ends, each slidable on a cable mounted in the corresponding guide track. Hooks and detents are provided to lock the rear end portion in open or closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for removably fixing one element on another, by interlocking, particularly for fixing an instrument panel assembly on the dashboard of an automobile, said device comprising a clip to be fastened to a first element and a pin with a shouldered head to be fastened to a second element which is to be fixed to said first element, said clip being constituted by a frame inside which are connected two resilient lips, defining a central housing for the penetration of said pin and at least one lateral housing for receiving a member for spacing said lips apart in order to release said pin, said lip-spacing member being rotatably mounted on said frame.

Abstract: A vehicle with hood latch and release assembly having an abutment post on each side of the vehicle chassis and having a release member movable adjacent to the posts. A hood is pivotal up and down on the vehicle chassis and carries two latch members in the form of two cams which are pivotally mounted on the hood and are spring-urged thereon for engagement with each of the posts to hold the hood in the down position. A rubber cushion is disposed above each abutment post in the down positions, for cushioning the hood downwardly on the post and thus on the chassis. The release member extends across the vehicle and has a handle or grip portion on each end thereof so that the release member can be acutated from either side of the vehicle for releasing the latch and permitting the hood to be pivoted upwardly. The latch members are spring-urged to their securing position to hold the hood down, and there are angled guide-surfaces which permit lateral deviation of the hood but final lateral guidance thereof.

Abstract: A latch for releasably holding two members together. The latch includes a stud adapted to be mounted in fixed position on one of the members and a receptacle adapted to be mounted in fixed position on the other of the members and located to engage with the stud when the members are brought together. A coupling on the stud and receptacle automatically couples and holds the two members together. A release on the stud and receptacle which is exposed for actuation acts to uncouple the latch and permit the members to be separated. The coupling includes at least one flanged finger on the stud resiliently displaceable and a fixed rim on the receptacle so that when the stud and receptacle are engaged the flanged finger will displace and engage the rim to close the latch. The release includes a surface to direct the resilient finger away from engagement with the rim and release the latch when the release is actuated.

Abstract: An improved door opener and latch device particularly useful for cabinets in recreational vehicles includes a bolt attached to a cabinet door and engageable either with a strike housing attached to the frame for the door or with a control plunger member attached to the frame. A hidden control plunger in the frame releases the bolt from the strike.

Abstract: A hook bolt lock set used on the meeting stiles of a pair of sliding doors has a hook bolt lock mounted in one of the meeting stiles and having a hook bolt capable of projection toward and retraction from the other meeting stile in a direction normal to the planes in which the doors are movable. A strike plate is attached to the other meeting stile and has a central opening and a pair of bolt apertures located one on each side of and symmetrically in position with respect to the central opening, one of the bolt apertures being wider in width than the other. When the doors are fully closed and if the hook bolt fails to be received in a narrower bolt aperture, then the strike plate is turned upside down to let a wider one receive the hook bolt unobstructedly.

Abstract: Securing means particularly for slide-in type battery pack to be used in cordless electric power tools. An L-shaped latch is pivoted on the tool, and its short leg cooperates with a release mechanism at the remote end of the battery pack. A release member, spring loaded on the battery pack, urges the latch away from the pack during disengagement. A thermostated subassembly of the cells within the battery pack is also disclosed.

Abstract: A door latch mechanism including a latch bolt to be movably carried by the jamb of the door and yieldingly urged to an active position, and a keeper carried by the door and constructed to deflect the latch bolt during closing movement of the door, with a retracting part also being carried by the door and operable to engage and retract the jamb-carried latch bolt to free the door for opening movement.

Abstract: A microwave oven interlock is provided to prevent oven operation when the oven door is opened or unlatched. An oven mounted strike is unlatched by lifting a handle mounted at the bottom of the door to allow the door to open upwardly. The interlock is responsive to the initial unlatching movement of the strike to disable the oven even before the door is unlatched. A cam arrangement on the hinges of the door senses the opening of the door to prevent further oven operation.