Operating Means Patents (Class 292/33)
  • Patent number: 11337581
    Abstract: A dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, includes a dishwasher cavity for receiving an item to be washed. A door or flap is configured to close the dishwasher cavity and movable between an open and a closed position. Associated to the door or flap is a two-stage or multi-stage safety catch for transition between an open and a closed state of the door or flap. A device is provided to capture whether the door or flap is closed or open and to detect a traversal of the two-stage or multi-stage safety catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: BSH Home Appliances Corporation
    Inventors: Andreas Heidel, Sebastian Wagner, Bernd Kränzle, Peter Jochimski, Markus Wecker
  • Patent number: 10907387
    Abstract: Push button device for a motor vehicle, has: a mechanical and/or electric function controller with a first control state and a second control state; a push button element pressable from a disengaged state into a pressed state, wherein the function controller has the first control state when the push button element is in the disengaged state and the second control state when the push button element is in the pressed state, the push button element connected to the function controller by a first pivot arm mounted rotatably about a first axis of rotation and by a second pivot arm mounted rotatably about a different axis of rotation spaced apart from the first axis of rotation, wherein the first pivot arm and the second pivot arm are designed to be pivoted in an identical direction of rotation as a consequence of a movement of the push button element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Roland Och, Zsolt Wilke, Kai Hamacher
  • Patent number: 10837208
    Abstract: A pet cage door system including a door frame multiple insertion buckles protruding toward a side of door frame. The door frame has a door that rotates relative to the door frame, and the door has a door bolt that transversely slides relative to the door. A first end of the door bolt is inserted into one of the insertion buckles, and a second end of the door bolt is connected to a vertical bar that transversely moves relative to the door. An end portion of the vertical bar has a transverse bar. The transverse bar has a turning-back bar that extends from an end of the transverse bar that and curves to form a semi-circular portion. The turning-back bar then extends parallel to the transverse bar, is spaced from the transverse bar, and is adapted to engage a second one of the insertion buckles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Inventor: Hongkun Liang
  • Patent number: 10633208
    Abstract: An example disclosed output hopper includes a cavity to receive media units from an output of a media processing device, the cavity to cause the media units to form a stack in a first direction; a first door pivotably movable between a closed position and an open position, the first door to retain the media units in the cavity when in the closed position; a second door movable between the closed position and the open position, the second door to retain the media units in the cavity when in the closed position; wherein the first door is configured to pivot on a first axis substantially parallel to the first direction; and the second door is configured to pivot on a second axis substantially parallel to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Zebra Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Graham Marshall, Konstantinos Tsiopanos, Thomas R. Helma, Noel R. Bankston
  • Patent number: 10619664
    Abstract: A door latch mechanism including a latch housing, a bolt having a proximal end with a head and a distal end having a latch, a hub including a central bore for receiving a spindle, a lever actuated by rotation of the hub, the lever including a slot in a top portion of the lever receiving the head of the bolt such that the lever and the bolt move together in both rearward and forward directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Accurate Lock & Hardware Co. LLC
    Inventor: Francis Colligan
  • Patent number: 10392839
    Abstract: An apparatus has an actuator housing with a transmission side that defines a transmission slot. A slider is disposed in the actuator housing and has first and second ends which define a post receiver. The slider is movable between a first and second position. The post receiver is aligned with the slot when the slider is in the first position and the second position. A lever pivotably connected to the actuator housing is configured to move the slider from the first position to the second position. The transmission has an elongate element with a first and second end which is disposed outside the actuator housing and substantially parallel to and proximate the transmission side. A post extends from the first end and is received in the post receiver. A locking element is disposed proximate the second end of the first elongate element and is configured to receive the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: TRUTH HARDWARE
    Inventors: Glen M. Wolf, David L. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9850692
    Abstract: Disclosed is a glove box for an automobile. The glove box for an automobile includes a glove box door which is open/closed; a first lock rod including an end protruding to a side of the glove box door in the glove box door to lock the side of the glove box door; and a second lock rod including an end protruding to an opposite side of the glove box door in the glove box door to lock the opposite side of the glove box door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Myoung Seok Kim
  • Patent number: 9121206
    Abstract: An openable/closable member locking device includes a mounting base, a pivot, a rotor which is mounted rotatably on the mounting base, a pair of arms, a pair of sliding pins having proximal end portions connected to the arms and distal end portions to be inserted into and dislocated from engagement holes, a torsion coil spring which rotationally urges the rotor such that the sliding pins are inserted into the engagement holes, and a lock release unit which moves the sliding pins against an urging force of the torsion coil spring such that they are dislocated from the engagement holes, and a guide portion is provided which causes the sliding pins to slide straight along a lengthwise direction thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: PIOLAX, INC.
    Inventors: Toshihiro Shimizu, Satoru Tamaki
  • Patent number: 9067540
    Abstract: Provided is a storage box comprising an outer panel and an inner panel which are easily and firmly combined with each other without employing vibrational welding or screws. The outer panel and the inner panel are integrally combined by claw engagement portions. The claw engagement portions comprise at least one positioning claw engagement portion for determining relative positions of the outer panel and the inner panel, and at least one undetectable claw engagement portion for restricting the outer panel and the inner panel from moving in directions to be separated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroto Watanabe, Masanori Mizuno, Michiyoshi Iwai, Tomohiro Sato
  • Patent number: 8850744
    Abstract: A securing mechanism for a hinged sidelight panel. The securing mechanism includes a center latch bolt for latching the hinged sidelight panel and remote locking mechanisms for locking the hinged sidelight panel. A single lever handle is used to selectively retract the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt. At a first orientation of the handle, both the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt are engaged. At a second orientation of the handle, the latch bolt remains engaged, but the remote locking mechanisms retracted. At a third orientation, both the remote locking mechanisms and the latch bolt are disengaged. The orientation of the handle informs an observer whether the locks are engaged. In one embodiment, the full rotation is about 90°, enabling the use of longer lever handles without interference from door frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Truth Hardware Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard P. Bauman, Yoshikazu Nakanishi, Manabu Shimoji, Naokazu Suzuki
  • Publication number: 20140291995
    Abstract: A control mechanism for a device for the sealed transfer between a chamber and a container, affording a very high level of safety, comprising bolts able to open the doors in complete safety, and a protective bolt (92) able to prevent an opening movement if an attempt is made to remove the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Bernard Chavrot
  • Publication number: 20140265355
    Abstract: A latch assembly includes a latch having a body. A stop having a lower melting point is received in an engagement hole of the body. An ear is pivotable between a storage position in a transverse groove of the body and a blocking position partially extending out of the transverse groove. A pressing pin is slideably received in a longitudinal hole in the body. The ear is located in the storage position when the pressing pin is in a non-pressing position, allowing pivotable movement of the latch between a latching position and an unlatching position. When the latch is in the latching position and the ear is in the storage position, if the stop is melted by heat, the pressing pin is moved from the non-pressing position to the pressing position and pivots the ear to the blocking position, retaining the latch in the latching position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Hung-Jen Tien
  • Patent number: 8752869
    Abstract: A glove box actuator is disclosed herein, the glove box actuator having: a motor; a worm gear driven by the motor, the worm gear having a spur gear configured to engage a drive gear pivotally secured to the actuator for movement between a first position and a second position; and an actuation plunger configured to engage a helical cam of the drive gear such that rotational movement of the worm gear is translated into liner movement of the actuation plunger and movement of the drive gear between the first position and the second position causes linear movement of the actuation plunger from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Inteva Products LLC
    Inventors: Donald M. Perkins, Maxwell W. Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20130292954
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a lever handle lock for casement doors and windows, which comprises a first and second lock bodies symmetrically installed at either side of the doors or windows. The first lock body features a first lever handle and a thumb-turn while the second lock body features a second lever handle. The first lock body features a latch bolt locking set and a deadbolt locking set, wherein said latch bolt locking set comprises a locking component and a latch bolt component. Said locking component comprises a spindle connected with the second lever handle; a rotatable member connected with the first lever handle and indirectly with the second lever handle, featuring an upper and lower protrudent blocks, wherein the upper protrudent block associates with the latch bolt component; And a torsion spring sleeved on the axle of the rotatable member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Gongchun ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20130277988
    Abstract: A mortise structure of a digital door lock is applicable to a left handed door and a right handed door. The mortise structure is an improved two-way releasable mortise structure which can unlock a latch bolt and a dead bolt by finally converting a rotary force of actuating means into a one-way rotary force even though the actuating means is rotated in an arbitrary direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Hyoung Jin JI, Sang Han LEE
  • Patent number: 8353549
    Abstract: An opening and closing mechanism for a lid of a storage receptacle provided on a vehicle comprises a push button, a button pin and a lid linkage. The push button includes a first slider having an inclined face at a rear end thereof. The button pin includes a second slider having a first inclined face cooperating with the inclined face of the first slider. The first inclined face is spaced from a rear end of the second slider. The second slider is biased to contact the first slider. The lid linkage has a first end selectively engaged by the rear end of the second slider and a second end for selectively locking the lid in a closed state. The lid linkage is biased toward the second slider. Engagement of the push button with the button pin moves the second slider, which, in turn, allows the lid linkage to move toward the second slider to unlock the storage receptacle lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nathaniel J. Buchheit
  • Publication number: 20120319411
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a multi-point latch system (1) including an operating unit (2) with at least two independently operatable operating means (3.1, 3.2). Each operating means (3.1, 3.2) is interconnected to at least two locking means (4.1, 4.2) arranged adjacent to each other. Said locking means defining locking points (5) individually activatable by said operating means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Matthias Müller
  • Patent number: 8328246
    Abstract: An enclosure of an electronic device includes a chassis defining an opening, a cover attached to the chassis to shield the opening of the chassis, and a latch apparatus mounted to the cover to lock the cover to the chassis. The latch apparatus includes a driving mechanism, a first latch mechanism, and a second latch mechanism. The first and the second latch mechanisms are connected to the driving mechanisms. The driving mechanism is manipulated to operate the first latch mechanism to engage with a first edge of the chassis, and drive the second latch mechanism to engage with a second edge of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Guang-Yi Zhang, Jia-Qi Fu, Xu-Fei Liang
  • Patent number: 8291732
    Abstract: A retractable hand lever actuator which can be locked in a trough for driving a latch for a switch cabinet or the like is described. The hand lever is articulated at a drive shaft supported in the trough. According to the invention, the hand lever actuator comprises a handle such as a T-handle or L-handle having two connection levers which are arranged relative to one another in a parallelogram configuration and which are articulated by one end at the drive shaft and by the other end in a similar manner at the handle in such a way that, on the one hand, they hold the handle in its direction parallel to the extension of the trough when the handle is folded out of the trough and, on the other hand, are able to transmit a rotational movement of the handle to the drive shaft in the folded out position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Klaus Bergmann, Reinhard Gottschling
  • Publication number: 20120248789
    Abstract: A modular multi-point lock system that is both simple to install and easy to service. By inserting the lock case into a recess for containing the lock case that is located in the edge of the door, the shootbolt drive mechanism located within the lock case will engage first and second shootbolts respectively installed into recesses in the top and bottom of the door that communicate with the recess for containing the lock case, without requiring a manual interconnection to be made between the lock case and shootbolts. Similarly, the lock case can be removed from the door without removing the first and second shootbolts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Daniel D. Mattrisch
  • Patent number: 8231148
    Abstract: An assembly comprising a moveable panel, for example a swinging door or window, and a latching mechanism (10) for latching the panel (1) to at least one nearby element (2) in case the panel (1) is in a first, particularly closed, position, the latching mechanism (10) being provided with at least one first latch (11) and with operating means (13) for moving the latch (11) out of a first lateral side of the panel (1) from a panel-releasing position to a panel-latching position and vice-versa, wherein the at least one first latch (11) is dimensioned such that it extends along substantially the entire first lateral side of the panel (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Johannes Jacob Hans Willem Van Der Kooij
  • Patent number: 8201858
    Abstract: A locking system for a stop button employed in a mortise lock having a spindle for operating a latch utilizing a first spindle base and a second spindle base which are nested relative to one another. Each base includes an opening for the mortise lock spindle such that the spindle may enter the combined first and second bases from the left side or the right side. A locking hub overrides either the first or second base and is capable of selectively lying over either the first or second base. An abutment linked to the stop button interacts with the locking hub such that either the first or second base may not be turned by the spindle when this occurs. Locking hub selectively locks either the first or second base through its position relative to the same and allows the mortise lock to easily transform from a left-hand version to a right-hand version.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Townsteel Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Moon, Michael Wright
  • Patent number: 8161683
    Abstract: A metalwork for a window having a fixed frame and a leaf. The metalwork also includes a control which enables opening and closing of the leaf so as to turn around vertical or horizontal axes depending on the position of the control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Remi Emiel Van Parys
  • Patent number: 8087704
    Abstract: A latch for a pivotal door has a respective pair of bolts on each of two opposite edges of the doors. The bolts are independently movable between latching positions projecting from the respective door edge and freeing positions at least partially recessed in the respective door edge, respective rods having outer ends connected to the bolts and inner ends. Respective actuating elements each connected to two of the inner ends are independently operable to shift the respective bolts between the respective latching and freeing positions. Respective adjacent handles coupled to the actuating are both shiftable independently of each other in generally the same direction between an unactuated position with the respective element setting the respective bolts in the latching positions and an actuated position setting with the respective element setting the respective bolts in the freeing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: SELL GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Wagner, Walter Derenek
  • Patent number: 8051688
    Abstract: A lock device includes a main body, a lock that locks and unlocks a lid member, an operating button, an engagement member, a rotor that rotates by locking and unlocking the lock, a coupling member, and an arm disposed on the rotor and coupled to one end of the coupling member. The coupling member interlocks the operation button and the engagement member with unlocking the lock and releases an interlock between the operation button and the engagement member with locking the lock. The engagement member slides through the coupling member to disengage the engagement member from the main body by operating the operating button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventor: Toshiaki Soma
  • Patent number: 8033582
    Abstract: A side rock device attaches a first member to a second member to be openable. The side rock device includes a pair of lock arms, a housing which holds the lock arms movably, a slider defining inclining holes which engage with the lock arms and urge the lock arms to protrude and retract, the slider disposed in the housing, and an elastic member which elastically urges the slider toward a predetermined direction. When the slider is operated against an elastic urging force of the elastic member, the lock arms are retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Piolax, Inc.
    Inventors: Seiji Sawatani, Hiroaki Ichioka
  • Publication number: 20110204657
    Abstract: A device for connecting operating units (8) for doors and windows comprising: a control element (4) mounted on the operating side (3 a) of a mobile frame (3); a rod segment (5) that is slidably mounted in a groove (C), made at least in the operating side (3a) and is connected to the control element (4) in such a way as to slide in both directions within the groove (C) to define the open and closed configurations of the door/window (1a, 1b); the rod segment (5) being associated by respective connecting means (10, 12), with elements (105, 6) that are functional or accessory to the operation of the rod segment (5), said elements (105, 6) protruding from the groove (C); these connecting means comprise at least one base (10) connected to at least one functional or accessory element (105, 6) defined by an operative portion (9); the size of the base (10) is such that, in use, it covers a free front section of the rod segment (5), the base (10) being frontally applicable to the rod segment (5) before the latter is in
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: GSG INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.
    Inventor: Marco Lambertini
  • Patent number: 7984942
    Abstract: A flap configuration has a flap for closing a receptacle and a closing slide guided displaceably parallel to the flap plane in the closing slide guide. The closing slide is inserted with one end into a latching opening in a wall and brought out of engagement with the latching opening by a closing slide drive against a spring force by way of a latch element guided in the latching opening. In an opposite receptacle wall from the latching opening, a guide opening is positioned coaxially with the latching opening and the closing slide guide. In the latching opening, a closing latch biased in the direction of the closing slide is guided, and engages, when the flap is latched in place, in an open end of the closing slide guide. The closing slide drive unlatches the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
    Inventors: Walter Schaupensteiner, Werner Maier, Martin Frank
  • Publication number: 20110025074
    Abstract: A dual pawl latch assembly is described herein. The dual pawl glove box latch assembly may provide an improved latch assembly for a glove box that may reduce the number of assembly components as well as decrease the complexity of those components, such as eliminating screw attachments. The glove box latch assembly may include a handle assembly and a latch assembly. The handle assembly may include a handle and at least one actuating arm extending therefrom. The latch assembly may include a back plate comprising at least one arm aperture and a locking feature comprising an engagement section and a pair of pawls. The actuating arms may engage with the engagement feature to operate the pawls. The glove box latch assembly may also reduce or eliminate chattering on the extended corners of the glove box door when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Jason Reznar
  • Publication number: 20110016934
    Abstract: A lock (10) which includes a body and an actuator (36) which is pivotally displaceable between a rest position and a displaced position. The lock further includes a first member (64) which is longitudinally displaceable by the actuator (36) and a second 5 member (66) which is longitudinally in register with the first member (64) and longitudinally displaceable relative to the body and the first member (64). The lock includes bias means (90) biasing the first and second members (64, 66) away from one another. The lock further includes retaining means (98) which is displaceable from a locked position, in which it inhibits displacement of the second member (66) and a 10 released position in which it permits displacement of the second member (66).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Piotr Leonard Kowalczyk
  • Patent number: 7686354
    Abstract: A lock bolt release system operable with a door bolt supported by a door providing access to a secure area. A pawl is pivotally mounted on a distal end of a lock bolt, and the pawl is pivoted by operation of the door bolt prior to the lock bolt being movable by the door bolt. A wedge block is movably mounted on the lock bolt and is effective to block motion of the pawl and the door bolt. A stop member is located adjacent the wedge block and blocks motion of the wedge block, thereby preventing the door bolt from being disengaged from the structure. The stop member is movable, which permits the wedge block to be moved by the pawl and the door bolt to contact and move the lock bolt, thus, permitting the door bolt to be disengaged from the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: Lockmasters Security Institute, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas E. Jasper
  • Patent number: 7646613
    Abstract: A latch mechanism for removably securing a module in a bay of an electronic device. The latch mechanism includes a first wireform configured to move along a first wall of the bay to latch a first side of the module and a tang configured to move substantially perpendicularly to a second side of the module to latch the second side of the module. The latch mechanism includes a control member operatively connected with the first wireform and the tang to actuate the first wireform and the tang simultaneously in response to user input such that when the module is inserted into the bay, the first wireform and the tang simultaneously latch the first side of the module and the second side of the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Chris Ligtenberg, Brett William Degner, Bartley K. Andre
  • Patent number: 7549552
    Abstract: A storage container comprises: a container main body having an opening through which a stored object is placed in or taken out; a lid which fits the opening; a latch mechanism provided on the lid, the latch mechanism having a rotating body rotatably supported by the lid and a pair of longitudinally slidable latch arms operably connected to the rotating body; and a lock mechanism which locks the rotating body when the lid is bolted by the latch mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Hasegawa, Hiroshi Mimura
  • Publication number: 20080129054
    Abstract: A window latch for a sliding window having a sliding sash including a latch plate and a housing. The housing includes an engagement element movable relative to the housing from a locked position operatively engaged with the latch plate to an unlocked position disengaged from the latch plate. A handle is operatively coupled to the engagement element and movable from a first position to a second position in a first direction corresponding to the direction the sliding sash to which the handle is attached moves to an open position. The handle operatively moves the engagement element from the locked position to the unlocked position as the handle is moved in the first direction toward the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: John Tremble, Gordon Liebel, Kevin Vilhauer, Dan Blase, R. Lee Rawls, James A. Duncan
  • Patent number: 7370890
    Abstract: A storage cabinet comprises: a container having a floor, upright side walls and a rear wall attached to and extending upwardly from the floor, and a ceiling attached to the side walls and rear wall, the floor, side walls, rear wall, and ceiling defining a storage cavity; a vertical support member extending upwardly from the floor; at least one door pivotally attached to one of the side walls and movable between an open position, in which the cavity is accessible from a position forward thereof, and a closed position, in which the door contacts the support member and prevents access to the cavity from a position forward thereof; and a latching mechanism attached to the support member. The latching mechanism includes two release members protruding forwardly from the support member, wherein an upper one of the release members is positioned above a lower one of the release members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Delta Consolidated Industries
    Inventor: Richard A. Samsel
  • Patent number: 7364212
    Abstract: A door lock includes a panel, a base plate, and a middle plate. A handle and a thumb-turn are rotatably mounted on the panel, wherein the thumb-turn has a first spindle mounted on the middle plate and engaged with the thumb-turn, an upper cam mounted on a rear end of the first spindle. The handle has a second spindle mounted on the middle plate and engaged with the handle, and a lower cam with two shoulders mounted on a rear end of the second spindle. A linking sheet is provided between the middle plate and the base plate and has two legs each having a foot pushed by the respective shoulder and an upper end pushing the upper cam. Two slots are defined in the legs, and two springs are received in the longitudinal slots and are pressed between first stops and second stops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Eversafety Precision Industry (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang-Chang Fan
  • Patent number: 7182392
    Abstract: This latch device for an access panel door includes an open lever and a ratchet release lever pivotally mounted on a base plate by a first shaft, a lock lever pivotally mounted on the base plate by a second shaft, and a sliding pin displaceable between an engaged position and a disengaged potion. The release lever has first and second arms extending in a radial direction of the first shaft and connected to latch units. The lock lever shifts the sliding pin to an engaged position when the lock lever is in the unlocked position and shifts the sliding pin to a disengaged position when the lock lever is in the locked position. The sliding pin is slidably mounted in a slot formed on the first arm or the second arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yukio Sawajiri
  • Patent number: 7048311
    Abstract: A lid lock apparatus for a glove box is attached to inside of a lid to engage hook portions with the glove box. The lid lock apparatus includes a swing member a swing axis of which is rotatably supported by a lid of the glove box; a pair of lock arms, which are disposed in a symmetrical manner with respect to the swing axis, extend in a horizontal direction, and each includes the hook portion at a tip end thereof; and a subassembly member for bringing the lock arms close to each other and forming the lock arms and the swing member in a subassembly. The swing member is disposed in a symmetrical manner with respect to the swing axis and includes a pair of cam grooves extending with slanting. The lock arms include cam pins for engaging with the cam grooves to move the lock arms in opposite directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Piolax Inc.
    Inventors: Seiji Sawatani, Masahiro Najima
  • Patent number: 7036852
    Abstract: A system for operating a rod of a glove box employs a rack and pinion gear to operate the rod for functioning as a locking device of a glove box. The number of parts for operating the rod of the glove box is decreased in comparison with the prior art, and assembling processes are decreased, thereby improving efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Joung-hwan Cho
  • Patent number: 6935660
    Abstract: A locking system is described for use with a storage container. The locking system is integral with a door of the cargo storing container. The locking system comprises a housing mounted to and extending through a door with two rods extending from the housing. The rods have a locked position extending beyond the periphery of the door and an unlocked position not extending beyond the periphery of the door. Each of the two rods has at least one tapered edge on the inside edge extending beyond the periphery of the door in the locked position. Two rod receivers, each rod receiver corresponding to one of the two rods, are adapted to receive the tapered edges of the two rods in the locked position. The tapered edges engage the two rod receivers thereby acting to seal the door tightly in the locked position. A handle recessed behind the housing rotatably engages a cam plate contained within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Mobile Mini, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Lemley, Aric Clawson
  • Patent number: 6883837
    Abstract: A flush bolt mechanism includes a frame, a slide guide bracket, a plunger reciprocally retained in the slide guide bracket having two first slots, a trigger member mounted to the plunger and reciprocally movable between a retracted position and an extended position, an elongated linkage assembly extending through the frame, and a resilient member biasing the linkage assembly toward a downward direction. The linkage assembly having a first end coupled to the shaft. The plunger includes two second slots and a shaft movable in the slots. The first and second slots are offset at an angle such that when the trigger member is activated to the retracted position, a second end of the linkage assembly is carried upwardly for latching engagement in the associated strike; when the trigger member is released from the retracted position, the second end of the linkage assembly is carried downwardly for disengagement with the strike.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Ching-Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 6746073
    Abstract: A lock system (10) for a cabriolet convertible top, with a drive device (12) which actuates at least two lock elements (14, 16). A drive cable (18, 20) which has a core (22, 24) which is suitable for transferring compressive and tension forces is provided between the drive device (12) and each of at least two lock elements (14, 16) for actuating the at least two lock elements (14, 16). Furthermore, a ring bearing for use with the lock system has an annular configuration that facilitates insertion of a locking journal (34) and enables tolerances in the transverse and vertical direction to be accommodated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Webasto Vehicle Systems International GmbH
    Inventors: Alexander Heller, Burkhad Reinsch
  • Patent number: 6607221
    Abstract: A sliding latch and locking mechanism, for windows and doors, whereby the latching mechanism provides a means for discrete position retention of a sliding window or door and provides an increased measure of security. The latching system combines four modes of operation i.e. lock, close only, raise (free sliding), and tilt to provide angular pivoting of window sash, that allow three levels of security, i.e. fully locked, close only with discrete positions maintained, and raise or lower without discrete positions maintained (free sliding). The latching system security levels are accomplished by means of a selector knob positioned to the desired mode of operation. Also, a mechanism is integrated to provide interlocking in the fully closed position with the upper or adjacent window or door sash.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Inventor: Gordon W. Elliott
  • Patent number: 6592155
    Abstract: A locking system is described for use with a storage container. The locking system is integral with a door of the cargo storing container. The locking system comprises a housing mounted to and extending through a door with three rods extending from the housing. The rods have a locked position extending beyond the periphery of the door and an unlocked position not extending beyond the periphery of the door. Each of the three rods has at least one tapered edge on the inside edge extending beyond the periphery of the door in the locked position. Three rod receivers, each rod receiver corresponding to one of the three rods, are adapted to received the tapered edges of the three rods in the locked position. The tapered edges engage the three rod receivers thereby acting to seal the door tightly in the locked position. A handle recessed behind the housing and rotatably engages a cam plate contained within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Mobile Mini, Inc.
    Inventors: Russ Lemley, Aric Clawson
  • Patent number: 6557475
    Abstract: The invention is a separation system for releasably securing first and second structural members together along mating edges thereof. For example, the segments of a launch vehicle faring used to protect the payload until orbit is reached. In detail, the invention includes a plurality of latches with each latch including a male portion mounted in proximity the edge of the first structural member and a female portion mounted on the second structural member in proximity to the edge thereof. A locking device is mounted on the second structural member in proximity to the edge thereof, movable from a locked position securing the male portion to the female portion to a second position unlocking the male portion from the female portion. An actuation device is provided for sequentially moving the locking device of each latch from the first position to the second position, unlocking the male portions from the female portions of the plurality of latches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: William D. Nygren, Scot Anderson
  • Patent number: 6550294
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a disk-like member 15 that would be placed on the cover-retaining flange 20 in the manhole tube 22 on which the cover 16 would ordinarily rest. The operator would then insert a turnkey 24 through a central recess 26 in the manhole security device 10 until it matched up with its corresponding mate on the underside of the plate and then rotate the turnkey, thereby extending two locking members 46 in opposing directions until their tips 33 are imbedded in the soft metal of the manhole ring 18. The extended, imbedded locking members 46 below the cover retaining flange 20 prevent the manhole security device from being removed until the proper mating turnkey 24 is inserted and the locking members 46 are retracted. The manhole cover 16 is placed over the locked manhole security device 10 until such time that authorized removal is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Albert Garguilo
  • Patent number: 6536813
    Abstract: The present invention includes a latch assembly, such as maybe useful for SMIF pods. SMIF pods are in general comprised of a pod door which mates with a pod shell to provide a sealed environment in which wafers may be stored and transferred. During wafer storage and transport, the pod door is typically held affixed to the pod shell by a latch assembly. When it is desired to separate the pod door from the pod shell, each latch must be actuated outwardly, to withdraw each engagement portion from the pod door, at which time the pod door may be separated. The present invention includes an improved such latch assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Asyst Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark V. Smith, Robert P. Wartenbergh, William P. Pennybacker
  • Patent number: 6527306
    Abstract: A closing assembly for bags, suitcases and similar, comprises at least one pair of catch means which are associated with a first half-shell of a bag, suitcase or similar and are capable of providing a releasable engagement with a corresponding pair of counter-catch means associated with a second half-shell of the bag, suitcase or similar for closing it. There are provided jointly activatable inhibition means for inhibiting the opening of the bag, suitcase or similar, operationally connected to the at least one pair of catch means and jointly activatable to block the release of the engagement with the pair of counter-catch means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Valigeria Roncato S.p.A.
    Inventor: Enrico Roncato
  • Patent number: 6477810
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing mechanism for a ship's door comprising: a number of latches arranged around said door; a substantially planar rod mechanism connected to said latches and comprising a number of guided rods; an operating member connected to said rod mechanism for operating said latches via said planar rod mechanism; wherein at least one of said rods is curved and guided between at least two rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: Eno B.V.
    Inventor: Jan Van De Keuken
  • Patent number: 6409231
    Abstract: A flush bolt mechanism for use in connection with a pair of swingable doors to provide latch bolt engagement between the free ends of those doors. The flush bolt mechanism includes a generally flat frame or plate adapted to be mounted on a flat frame or plate adapted to be mounted flush on one of the free ends of the swingable doors, and a support bracket mounted on the back thereof. The support bracket provides a means for mounting an adjustment bracket thereon in reciprocal position thereon. A trigger mechanism is also mounted in reciprocal position on the support bracket so as to extend through the flush mounted plate. The trigger mechanism and the adjustment bracket are mounted on the flat plate and the support bracket to be reciprocally moved toward the plate and away from the plate in continuous adjustment to provide for adjusting the extended position of the trigger means mounted on the adjustment bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: Architectural Builders Hardware Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Arturo Rusiana