Abstract: A closure device having a lock element that can be locked on a mating piece, preferably for closing a sealing flap of an opening, in particular an inspection flap, preferably in a drywall construction, in particular for a wall or a ceiling is provided. A closure device is distinguished by the fact that the lock element is arranged in such a way that, preferably under the action of a spring, in a first position with respect to the mating piece it is or can be moved into a locking position and, in a second position, it reaches a position and/or a state without any blocking action.

Abstract: A sterile filling unit, of a basic container with contents that can be distributed in a fluid form and that is originally located in a source container in a sterile manner, includes a sterile chamber with at least one sterile entry port and/or outlet; a sterile fluid transfer and filling line with an intake and an outlet, such that for a filling stage the line passes through the wall of the sterile chamber in a sterile manner, with the intake located outside of the sterile chamber in sterile fluid communication with the source container, with the filling element at the outlet located inside the sterile chamber and positioned to be operating; and a unit that can introduce the disposable internal elements that, in a stage prior to the filling stage, were located outside of the sterile chamber, into the interior of the sterile chamber in a sterile manner.

Abstract: An enclosure can include a top enclosure portion having a top flange and a first top engagement feature. The enclosure can also include a bottom enclosure portion mechanically coupled to the top enclosure portion, where the bottom enclosure portion has a bottom flange that mechanically couples to the top flange and a first bottom engagement feature that mechanically couples to the first top engagement feature. The enclosure can further include a first fastening device mechanically and movably coupled to the first top engagement feature and the first bottom engagement feature. The first fastening device, in an engaged position, can maintain a flame path between the top flange and the bottom flange. The first fastening device, in a disengaged position, can fail to maintain a flame path between the top flange and the bottom flange.

Abstract: A lifting truck, in the frame of which a battery mount is arranged, wherein a locking device is provided, which locks in a releasable manner the battery block in the installed state with respect to the frame or a battery mount, wherein the locking device has a first lever and a second lever. The second lever works with at least one buffer on an inside wall of the battery block to clamp it against a stop.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for sealing an access panel to a sidewall includes a cam rod pivotable between a first position and a second position. The cam rod includes a handle and at least one generally U-shaped bend configured to engage a surface of the access panel when in the first position. The latching mechanism also includes a latch mounted to the access panel. The latch is rotatable between a third position and a fourth position. The latch is configured to engage and apply a force to the handle of the cam rod when in the fourth position.

Abstract: A throw lever assembly used to secure an accessory such as a sight or a flashlight to a firearm. The throw lever assembly includes a base unit having a cam bed wherein the cam resides. An engagement rod, connected to the cam, extends through the base unit to an anchor clamp used to clamp the entire assembly to a firearm. A handle portion is manually locked to the cam so that when locked to the cam mechanism, the lever allows the operator to manually rotate the cam to force movement of the engagement rod to tighten or release the assembly from the firearm. In one embodiment, the handle portion is secured to an arm extending from the cam.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening a cover to a body of an explosion-proof enclosure can include a bracket having a back side mechanically coupled to a bottom side at a first angle and to a top side at a second angle, where the top side includes an engagement portion, where the first angle is substantially parallel to an under side of the body flange, and where the second angle is substantially parallel to a top side of the cover flange. The fastening device can also include a cam fixedly coupled to an outer surface of the cover flange and hingedly coupled to the engagement portion. The fastening device can further include a lever fixedly coupled to the cam and having a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: The invention is a throw lever assembly used to affix an accessory to a firearm. The throw lever assembly utilizes a base unit having a cam bed in which rests the cam. An anchor clamp secured to one end of an engagement rod with the other end affixed to the cam. The cam has an arm extending from it which is used connected to a handle portion. The handle portion is selectively locked/unlocked to the cam via an upper surface the arm. When locked to the arm, the handle portion is able to move the cam causing the assembly to be either locked or unlocked from the firearm.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for an accessory retaining device are described. According to various embodiments, a handle, shaft and flange are configured to provide a rotational interface. With the assistance of threading between the shaft and the handle or other components, rotation of the handle causes axial movement of the shaft and compression of a grommet located about the shaft or flange. Compression of the grommet results in radial expansion. In this way, the accessory retaining device is adapted to secure an accessory to a mounting aperture located on a vehicle or other device when the handle is in a closed position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A system for fastening a cover to a body of an explosion-proof enclosure using a plurality of fastening devices. Each fastening device can include a first load distributing member disposed on a body flange of a body of the explosion-proof enclosure, and a second load distributing member disposed on a cover flange of a cover of the explosion-proof enclosure. A fastening device can also include a securing member having a top end disposed on the first load distributing member and a bottom end disposed on the second load distributing member. A fastening device can further include a cam rotatably coupled to and positioned atop the first load distributing member.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus and methods for an accessory retaining device are described. According to various embodiments, a handle, shaft and fastener are configured to provide a rotational interface. With the assistance of a cam bushing, threading between the shaft and the fastener or other components, rotation of the handle causes axial movement of the shaft or fastener and compression of a grommet located about the shaft or fastener. Compression of the grommet results in radial expansion. In this way, the accessory retaining device is adapted to secure an accessory to a mounting aperture located on a vehicle or other device when the handle is in a closed position. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A closure mechanism for pressure test chambers for testing electronic components, in particular ICs, has a plurality of pivoting jaws. At least some of the pivoting jaws have at least one lifting apparatus which can be advanced to two interacting cavity elements, which surround a cavity, by means of the pivoting jaws. Furthermore, at least some of the pivoting jaws have at least one locking device in order to move spacer elements into an intermediate space between the associated pivoting jaws and the compressed cavity element, as a result of which the tightness of the cavity is maintained even when the lifting apparatuses are retracted.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method retain a print unit in a dock with a retainer that is at least partially below a top of a fluid supply of the print unit.

Abstract: A connecting fitting includes a body having a cam surface and an inserting assembly which is pivotally connected with the body. The inserting assembly includes an inserting member and at least one expandable member mounted between the body and the inserting member. The expandable member includes an expandable portion and a lip portion extending from the expandable portion. A compressible space is defined by the expandable portion and the lip portion, and the expandable portion has a plurality of snap portions. When the body is axially turned relative to the inserting assembly at a certain angle to generate a push force, the snap portions will be expanded outwardly by the push force.

Abstract: A safety device for toggle clamps is disclosed. The safety device of the present invention comprises a seat portion, a fixing portion, a position-limiting portion, a pull portion and a retaining piece. The fixing portion and the pull portion are connected with the seat portion. The position-limiting portion connects the fixing portion with the pull portion. A positioning hole is provided by either connective juncture of the position-limiting portion, and another positioning hole is provided by either protrusion. To affix the pull portion, we can insert the two insertion ends of the retaining piece into the two positioning holes of the pull portion and the two positioning holes of the position-limiting portion. In addition, a positioning piece may affix an object so that a user may work on the object.

Abstract: A foldable stroller chassis has left and right sides, a front end, and a rear end. The chassis has a chassis joint between the left and right sides, a front wheel section extending toward the front end, and a rear wheel section extending toward the rear end and coupled to the front wheel section at the chassis joint. The front and rear wheel sections are pivotable away from one another to an in-use configuration and toward one another to a folded configuration. A fold latch mechanism is positioned adjacent the chassis joint between the left and right sides and is reconfigurable between a latched condition securing the chassis in the in-use configuration and an unlatched configuration. A part of the mechanism is carried on the front wheel section and a part of the mechanism is carried on the rear wheel section.

Abstract: A mechanism having a pair of pivoting cassette clamping bars. The clamping bars are connected to a pneumatic cylinder or an electromechanical actuator through a series of links and an actuator wheel so that extension and retraction of the pneumatic cylinder or the electromechanical actuator causes the clamping bars to rotate and counter-rotate. The use of a pneumatic cylinder provides smooth, well-controlled movement of the clamping bars.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly for dissipating heat from an electronic component (12) mounted on a printed circuit board (10) includes a heat sink (20) resting on the electronic component, and a fastener assembly (30) for securing the heat sink to the electronic component. The fastener assembly includes a hollow post (36) having a threaded hole (360) defined therein, a screw (32) threadedly engaged in the threaded hole, a coil spring (34) compressibly disposed between the heat sink and a top portion of the screw, and a latch (38) pivotably engaging with a bottom portion of the post. When the screw moves downwardly towards the printed circuit board, the latch is pushed by the screw to rotate and press the heat sink towards the printed circuit board, thus securing the heat sink to the electronic component.

Abstract: A fast operating, free egress latch system is provided with a cam having three distinct surfaces. One of these surfaces has a concave inner cam region for receiving a window latch pin. Another of these surfaces serves to prevent inadvertent relocking of a window, skylight, door, etc. once it has been opened.

Abstract: A system for making a connection between the interior and exterior of a compartment, comprising a door opening through the compartment wall, a connector body which can engage with the wall, and having a connection port through it, and a removable cover on the connector body. The body is engaged with the door opening, and an inner door within the compartment engages and removes the cover. A preferred construction creates a single line of confidence seal. The system is particularly suited for sterile compartments.

Abstract: A system for making a connection between the interior and exterior of a compartment, comprising a door opening through the compartment wall, a connector body which can engage with the wall, and having a connection port through it, and a removable cover on the connector body. The body is engaged with the door opening, and an inner door within the compartment engages and removes the cover. A preferred construction creates a single line of confidence seal. The system is particularly suited for sterile compartments.

Abstract: A curb box cover assembly includes a covering member having a plurality of first openings for the passage of street water. Also, second opening(s) are provided on the covering member which cooperate with a clamping device to secure the covering member to the catch basin. The clamping device includes one clamp member which includes a first and second contact member connected by a transition member of prescribed thickness. The clamp member rotationally mounts on a pivot member. The pivot member includes a threaded opening to receive a bolt member which is advanced into the threaded opening by an operator's action. The pivot member rotates in response to the operator's action so that the clamp member rotates from a first position to a second position at which the clamp member secures the covering member to the catch basin opening. The contact members can rotate independently of each other to accommodate irregularities in the interior surface of the catch basin.

Abstract: A water gate locker comprises a locker body, a bracket, a fastener-seat, a press-bolt, a position-ring, a nut.

Abstract: A fastener connects a first object to a second object and includes an anchor securable to the second object and configured to have a portion thereof pass through a hole in the first object. A latch is connectable to the anchor on a side of the first object opposite the second object. The latch is connectable without tools, and provides clamping force for securing the objects to each other.

Abstract: A wafer container, and methods of constructing a wafer container. The wafer container has an enclosure portion with at least a top, a bottom, a pair of opposing sides, a back, an open front, and a door to close the open front. The door includes a door chassis with at least a first latching mechanism. The latching mechanism has a rotatable cam member and at least one latching arm. The latching arm has a bifurcate cam follower portion that engages with the periphery of the cam member.

Abstract: A container closure device comprising an engagement portion joined to but separated from a base to define a gap capable of engaging the peripheral lip or top ridge of a container and including a radially compressible spacer in the gap, a vertically movable cap or plate including a pliant sealing surface on a first side thereof located between the base and the engagement portion and a cam mechanism engaging a second surface of the cap so as to permit driving the cap and its associated pliant sealing surface against the top ridge of the container with which the gap has been engaged.

Abstract: Coupling between a unit main body and a front panel is detachably carried out by catching means and coupling means. The coupling means comprise slide means 33 provided with a slide plate 24 which slides with respect to a bracket hardware 24 embedded in the unit main body, and holding means 28 provided at a front face of the slide plate 24 and for holding the front panel.

Abstract: A luminaire, and in particular an arm-mounted spotlight or a picture light, having a long slim stem with a lighting head at one end and fixing elements at the other end. The fixing elements have clamping ends which engage at least partially around the stem and which can be operated by hand between a clamping position and a loosening position. In one embodiment, the clamping elements are each formed as clamping sleeves which embrace the stem annularly and have open ends which have flanges which can be moved toward each other by a finger grip in order to achieve the clamping action. In another embodiment, clamping elements are biased into a closed position by a spring and finger grips are provided to open the clamping elements when pressed.

Abstract: A mold clamp has a drive pivotally mounted on a first mold half. The drive includes a cylinder body and a piston, wherein one of the cylinder body or the piston is pivotally mounted to the first mold half and the other has a pair of pins and a locking plate having an engagement face. A guide directs the drive between a retracted position and an extended position. The guide has a pair of spaced apart guide plates mounted to the first mold half. Each guide plate has an arcuate slot slidably receiving the pins. An abutment is mounted on a second mold half. The abutment has a complementary engagement face for cooperating with the engagement face of the drive for enhancing engagement therebetween.

Abstract: A feeder tube assembly for a feeder bowl of a glass melting furnace forehearth. The feeder tube assembly has an horizontally extending elongate support arm, and a feeder tube that is carried by the support arm at a location near an end of the support arm. The feeder tube is held in place by a clamping ring that engages a flange of the feeder tube at an end of the feeder tube. The clamping ring is releasably held in engagement with the flange of the feeder tube by a plurality of latch mechanisms that are circumferentially spaced apart. Each latch mechanism has a lever with a rounded cam surface and a handle that extends away from the cam surface and is pivotally attached to a support member. The support member, in turn is pivotally attached to a fixed member, and pivoting of the pivoted support member relative to the fixed member is effective to swing the lever out of interfering relationship with the clamping ring to facilitate removal of the clamping ring.

Abstract: A feeder tube assembly for a feeder bowl of a glass melting furnace forehearth. The feeder tube assembly has an horizontally extending elongate support arm, and a feeder tube that is carried by the support arm at a location near an end of the support arm. The feeder tube is rotatable about its longitudinal central axis with respect to the support arm, and the support arm carries drive elements for rotating the feeder tube about its longitudinal central axis. The support arm is supported on a vertically extending servo motor actuated linear actuator, and the elevation of the support arm is adjustable by actuation of the linear actuator, a releasable brake being provided to prevent rotation of the servo motor when it is desired to prevent a change in elevation of the support arm.

Abstract: A supporting brace is employed to pivotally mount a fryer lifting lid on a monorail lifting device. The supporting brace includes a central bracing member having a first and a second member face and having a first and a second member end. A monorail mounting bracket is positioned on the second member face. A first pivot arm extends substantially perpendicular to the first member face at the first member end, and a second pivot arm extends substantially perpendicular to the first member face at the second member end. The first member end has a first member end height, and the second member end has a second member end height. The first pivot arm has a first pivot arm height and the second pivot arm has a second pivot arm height, such that the first member end height is greater than the first pivot arm height and the second member end height is greater than the second pivot arm height.

Abstract: A latch assembly comprises a handle, a shaft and a latching member on the shaft. The handle includes a surface having a plurality of ribs that are engaged by the shaft in operation. The ribs alone and in combination with the shaft can provide a variety of features, including retaining the assembled position of the handle and shaft, limiting sideways movement of the shaft during assembly and in operation, supporting the shaft during pivotal movements of the handle in operation and as a grip for an operator.

Abstract: A locomotive locket device for disabling the forward/reverse control system of a locomotive or other powered railway vehicle has an axially-expandable plug portion which may be inserted into a keyhole chamber in a locomotive controller. The plug portion comprises upper and lower tubular truncated cylinders having complementary angled faces. When drawn together, the cylinders offset axially from one another, expanding their combined axial diameter. The device may be locked in a closed position.

Abstract: A hatch cover locking mechanism for securing a roof member onto a hatch opening of a railway hopper car is provided. The hatch cover lock utilizes camming engagement between an operation handle and a keeper member in order to rotate the keeper member and lock or unlock the keeper member to a strapping associated with the hatch roof member.

Abstract: A supporting brace is employed to pivotally mount a fryer lifting lid on a monorail lifting device. The supporting brace includes a central bracing member having a first and a second member face and having a first and a second member end. A monorail mounting bracket is positioned on the second member face. A first pivot arm extends substantially perpendicular to the first member face at the first member end, and a second pivot arm extends substantially perpendicular to the first member face at the second member end. The first member end has a first member end height, and the second member end has a second member end height. The first pivot arm has a first pivot arm height and the second pivot arm has a second pivot arm height, such that the first member end height is greater than the first pivot arm height and the second member end height is greater than the second pivot arm height.

Abstract: A latch assembly is mounted in an aperture formed in a first member for releaseably retaining the first member against a corresponding second member and in a latched position. The latch assembly includes a handle which is adapted for pivotal rotation, a shaft connected with the handle for movement corresponding with the pivotal rotation of the handle and a latching member on the shaft which is adapted to engage the second member in the latched position when the handle is pivoted to the closed position.

Abstract: A device for joining and sealing together two isolated enclosures has two doors. Each enclosure has one door. The two doors are provided with cooperating joining means. One enclosure is of the single use type and includes final locking means for its own door.

Abstract: A hatch cover locking mechanism for securing a roof member onto a hatch opening of a railway hopper car is provided. The hatch cover lock utilizes camming engagement between an operation handle and a keeper member in order to lock or unlock the keeper member over a hinge pin associated with the hatch roof member. A hook rotates along an orientation generally the same as that of the keeper, and the hook retains the hinge pin as desired when the hinge pin is not locked down by the keeper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fastener adapted to be secured to a first member for fastening a keeper secured to a second member. The fastener comprises a base member, a sleeve member connected to the base member, and a slide member received within the sleeve member to be extended or withdrawn. The sleeve member is included with an opening into which a cam mechanism is received for rotatable movement. A cam member is also provided extending from the cam mechanism and into a cam opening provided in the slide member. The fastener also includes a turning member which is adapted to rotate the cam mechanism so as to move the cam member within the cam opening in order to extend or withdrawal the slide member. The fastener may also include a biasing member confined within the base member in order to bias the sleeve member relative to the base member as the slide member is fastened with the keeper. In addition, the fastener may be adapted for increasing the amount of extension or withdrawal of the slide member.

Abstract: The Consistent-Force Quick Latching System (CQLS) provides a means for athing and detaching two objects quickly, using consistent force regardless of the dimensions of the individual objects. The CQLS, usually secured to object A, utilizes a notched cam and a detent that enters one of the notches in response to externally applied pressure and rotates the cam in conjunction with the rotation of a handle that is pivotally coupled to the cam. When the handle rotates in one direction, the cam rotates so as to raise the hook that is also pivotally coupled to the cam, thereby forcing against object A object B that has been slid onto the hook. The two objects are separated from each other by a release mechanism that pulls the detent out of a notch, allowing the handle to rotate in the opposite direction. This lowers the pivot point and thus the hook, resulting in separation of object B from object A.

Abstract: A latch assembly is mounted in an aperture formed in a first member for releasably retaining the first member against a corresponding second member and in a latched position. The latch assembly includes a handle which is adapted for pivotal rotation. A shaft is included which is connected with the handle. The handle is adapted to facilitate axial movement of the shaft as the handle is pivotally rotated between open and closed positions. A latch is provided on the shaft which is adapted for axial movement corresponding with movement of the shaft. The latch is adapted to releasably retain the second member in engagement with the first member when the handle is in its closed position. A retaining member is also included in connection with the shaft which is adapted for securing the latch in its mounted position on the shaft.

Abstract: An interlock system for locking wall panel frames. Vertical frame members are provided with keyhole-shaped openings for receipt therethrough of the head of a carriage bolt in one portion and having and a second elongate slotted portion capable of a non-rotationable engagement with the carriage bolt. A threaded shaft of the carriage bolt being threadably engageable by a dowel freely rotationally held by a lever bracket whereby the dowel can be threaded along the threaded shaft to bring the lever bracket against one of the vertical frame members. The latch bracket having camming edges and being pivotal around said dowel in a past-center relation whereby to cam said camming edges against the second frame member and lock the two vertical frame members together without the use of hand tools. Access from only one side of a panel frame joint is necessary to engage or disengage the interlock system.

Abstract: Apparatus adapted for adjusting the position of articles held together by tensioned fasteners such as bolts having a head, a threaded shaft and a nut into which the shaft is threaded includes first and second washer members that are receivable in a stacked array on the bolt shaft between the bolt head and an adjacent surface of one of the articles. Each of the washer members has a diametrically extending semi-cylindrical groove in the surface thereof which faces the other washer member. A cam lever has opposed cam pins of arcuate non-circular cross-section receivable between the washer members within the grooves. Movement of the cam lever to first or second positions thereof will cam the washer members away from or towards each other respectively, thereby applying tension to or releasing tension from the bolt so as to clamp the articles together or release them for movement relative to each other.

Abstract: A swell latch assembly is mounted in an aperture formed in a first member for releasably retaining the first member against a corresponding second member and in a latched position. The swell latch assembly includes a handle which is adapted for pivotal rotation. A shaft is included comprising a unitary member which is connected with the handle. The handle is adapted to facilitate axial movement of the shaft as the handle is pivotally rotated between open and closed positions. A bushing is provided on the shaft which is adapted for axial movement corresponding with movement of the shaft. The bushing is adapted to releasably retain the second member in engagement with the first member when the handle is in its closed position. A retaining member is also included in connection with the shaft which is adapted for securing the bushing in its mounted position on the shaft.

Abstract: A device for restricting the opening motion of a door comprises a housing (4) for securing to the door and having an opening (6) facing the floor over which the door moves when it is opened and closed. A pivotally movable cam member (5)(5') is mounted within the housing so that it can pivot between an operating position in which it extends through the opening to engage with the floor and prevent opening movement of the door and a retracted position in which it is spaced from the floor. Levers (18,21) (18',21') are provided for moving the cam member between its operating and retracted positions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a locking mechanism to retain and seal a blast door of an amition compartment against a compartment door frame after an explosion in the compartment. The mechanism has a linkage connected to a panel that is blown off the compartment by the explosion, whereby the panel actuates the mechanism. The linkage turns a cam a controlled amount so that the cam contacts the door in an optimal position for retaining and sealing the door.

Abstract: A workpiece holder apparatus for either panels or cabinets is disclosed. The holder can be used for either panels or the like or cabinets and assists workers in holding the workpiece, raising the workpiece, and precisely positioning the workpiece into place, thereby facilitating the permanent affixing of the workpiece to the ceiling joist or wall studs and in the case of cabinets installation, against the wall itself. Thereafter, the workpiece holder apparatus can be quickly disassembled after the attachment of the workpiece to the ceiling joist or wall studs.

Abstract: A security door bar adapted to prevent the opening of a door by intruders and comprising a resilient metal bar which carries a polygon shaped block through which pressure is applied to the door. The metal bar being adjustable to the width of the door and the polygon shaped block being rotatable on the bar to adjust for door thickness and amount of pressure to be applied to the door. The metal bar is adapted to the door by use of a metal screw hook which is screwed into a wall stud on the knob side of the door and pressure is applied to the door from the metal bar through the polygon block and a pressure distribution sheet attached to the door.

Abstract: A lock-up mechanism for use in securing a flexible printing plate 14 in a printing press, the flexible printing plate 14 having a leading edge 14 and a trailing edge 16. The lock-up mechanism has a plate cylinder 10 having a longitudinal groove 20 in an outer surface thereof and a lock-up body 22 contained in the longitudinal groove 20 of the plate cylinder 10. The lock-up body 22 has a longitudinal slot 24 having a narrow opening 26 formed by opposed nose sections 28, 30 of the lock-up body 22, the nose sections each having an inner surface, 36, 38. A rotatable mechanism 40 in the longitudinal slot 24 releasably secures the leading and trailing edges 16, 18 of the flexible printing plate 14, the flexible printing plate 14 being wrapped around the outer surface of the plate cylinder 10. A first apparatus 48, 51, 55, 36 provides at least one predetermined lock position of the rotatable mechanism 40 wherein the leading and trailing edges 16, 18 of the flexible printing plate 10 are secured.