Lever Patents (Class 403/322.4)
  • Publication number: 20140262148
    Abstract: A clip for fixing a heat sink on a retaining bracket includes an elastic supporter, an operating member, a movable fastener and a fixing bar. Two ends of the elastic supporter have a connecting portion and a first buckle portion, respectively. The operating member has a resisting portion, a pivot portion and an operating bar. The pivot portion pivots to the connecting portion. The movable fastener installs on the resisting portion and the connecting portion, and includes two sliding slots, a resisting surface and a second buckle portion. The resisting portion has an arc surface for resisting against the resisting surface. The distance between the apex of the arc surface and the pivot portion is the largest distance between the arc surface and the pivot portion. When the clip is locked, the junction of the resisting portion and the resisting surface excludes the apex of the arc surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Yu-Hsien LIN, Li-Kuang TAN
  • Publication number: 20140259622
    Abstract: A lever lock is used for attaching first and second support elements in a display structure. The lever lock includes a body that attaches to a side of the first support element. A shaft extends from the body and is oriented to pass through the slot. A foot is disposed at an end of the shaft that is remote from the body and is configured to operatively engage a side of the second support element so as to provide a clamping force on the second support element against the first support element. A lever is coupled to the body and configured to rotate between first and second positions. A linkage connecting the lever with the shaft converts the rotation of the lever into a movement of the shaft through a translation and axial rotation so as to move the foot between engaging and disengaging positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NIMLOK CHICAGO
    Inventor: Dean ALKAS
  • Patent number: 8814461
    Abstract: A locking apparatus for an object that is lockable on a rail is provided such that the object may be undone in a single manual operating step. The apparatus may be used in a passenger aircraft in which it is necessary to slide seats or other built-in devices. The apparatus includes at least one first base body, at least one first locking body, and at least one first operating element. The at least one first base body is designed to be placed on top of the rail. The at least one first locking body is movably held to the at least one first base body, and is shaped to be placed into the rail. The at least one first operating element is connected to the at least one first locking body for moving the at least one first locking body in the direction of the interior of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbH
    Inventor: Paul Vine
  • Publication number: 20140227026
    Abstract: A modular accessory adapter configured to be selectively attachable to at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device. The modular accessory adapter includes a first member configured to be rotatably coupled to a second member such that the first member is rotatable relative to the second member to move the modular accessory adapter between a first position and a second position. The modular accessory adapter further includes a mount for attaching at least one of a flash, tripod, battery, diffuser, microphone, and speaker. The modular accessory adapter includes an engagement member configured to engage with a portion of at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device. In the first position, the modular accessory adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: olloclip, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Ryan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8801322
    Abstract: A hitch for connecting a movable object to a rigid rod which includes a semi-rigid main substrate including a plurality of grooves, a flexible element fixedly formed over the main substrate including a first portion for gripping a rigid rod, a clamp connected to the first portion of the flexible element. The clamp includes a lever that couples the clamp to at least one of the plurality of grooves of the main substrate such that the first portion can grip the rigid rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Nadia Shalaby
  • Patent number: 8794863
    Abstract: A connector for joining a plastic, elongated component and a threaded rod insertable into a borehole of the elongated component, which in turn is guided within a stationary bush, includes a locking element for locking the threaded rod in the borehole. The elongated component has a slot between the borehole and its outer surface. The locking element includes a two-arm lever configured within the slot and has a first end which has an engagement portion that can engage in locking manner the thread of the threaded rod, and a second end projecting outward beyond the slot when the engagement portion engages the thread. The lever's first end is prestressed toward the borehole and the lever is dimensioned in a manner that the second end pivots into the slot as the component is being pushed into the bush, as a result of which the engagement portion leaves the borehole, whereas the lever pivots back when the component has been slipped so far into the bush that the second lever end is released from the bush.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: ITW Automotive Products GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Gerd Hohmann, Markus Ferdinand, Albert Spongk
  • Patent number: 8783790
    Abstract: An axle system, and a two-wheeler component with a first dropout and a second dropout and an axle system with an axle for receiving a wheel of a two-wheeler, wherein a clamping mechanism with a tightening device and an end device is provided and equipped to clampingly attach the axle received at the dropouts between the tightening device and the end device. The clamping force is independent of a possibly possible rotary movement of the axle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: DT Swiss Inc.
    Inventor: Martin Achenbach
  • Publication number: 20140190327
    Abstract: Pipe machining apparatuses are provided. In one aspect, a pipe machining apparatus includes a coupling mechanism adapted to couple a first section and a second section of the pipe machining apparatus together. The coupling mechanism includes a base defining an aperture therein, an arm adapted to selectively couple the first and second sections together, an engagement member positioned in the aperture in the base, and a separation member movably coupled to the base and adapted to engage the engagement member. The separation member is adapted to move to push against the engagement member and separate the first section and the second section. In another aspect, a coupling mechanism includes an arm adapted to selectively couple the first and second sections together and a resistance member engaging the arm and one of a first section and a second section of the pipe machining apparatus to which the arm is coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Pierce, Michael W. Gearhart
  • Patent number: 8727801
    Abstract: Pluggable module that includes a module housing having mating and trailing ends and a sidewall that extends therebetween. The sidewall extends along a longitudinal axis. The pluggable module further comprises a latch mechanism that is attached to the trailing end of the module housing. The latch mechanism includes a coupling arm that extends along the sidewall toward the mating end and also an operator handle that is operatively connected to the coupling arm at a latch joint. The operator handle projects away from the trailing end of the module housing. The operator handle is configured to be pressed by an actuating force to move the coupling arm into a flexed position. The latch joint moves when the operator handle is pressed and the coupling arm moves away from the sidewall to the flexed position. The coupling arm returns toward the sidewall when the actuating force is removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: David S. Szczesny
  • Publication number: 20140119817
    Abstract: Disclosed is a coaxial tensionable automatic lock, including: a hollow connection rod (1), a top plate (3) and a bottom plate (4) respectively installed on two ends of the connection rod, a connection lock apparatus installed at a lower part of the connection rod and fixed on a surface of the bottom plate, wherein the connection lock apparatus includes: a flange (51) connected to a bottom end of the connection rod, a lock cover (52) sleeved onto an outer wall of the flange, a lock core (53) disposed inside an upper-end chamber of the flange, a lock washer (54) disposed between a lower end of the flange and an opened groove on a face of the bottom plate, and a lifting pin (2) installed in an upper-end hollow chamber of the connection rod, wherein a rotation handle (6) is sleeved onto an upper-end outer wall of the connection rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Kindwin Opto Electronics (Shenzhen) Ltd.
    Inventor: Yongchao Ou
  • Publication number: 20140119818
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism with easy assembly is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a shaft, a constraining member, a sleeve member, a resilient bushing, a pivot member and a handle. The constraining member is connected to an end portion of the shaft. The sleeve member sheathes the shaft. The resilient bushing sheathes the shaft and is disposed between the constraining member and the sleeve member. The pivot member is connected to the other end portion of the shaft. The handle is pivoted to the pivot member and abuts against the sleeve member. The handle pushes the sleeve member and drives the pivot member to activate the shaft to pull the constraining member when the handle pivots relative to the pivot member, so that the constraining member and the sleeve member cooperatively compress the resilient bushing, so as to make the resilient bushing generate a radial deformation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Wistron NeWeb Corporation
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Yi-Chieh Lin, Hung-Yuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140117181
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism with easy assembly and for fixing an antenna holder and a supporting tube is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a shaft, a constraining member, a pivot member and a handle. The shaft is for disposing through a first fixing structure of the antenna holder and a second fixing structure of the supporting tube. The constraining member is connected to an end portion of the shaft, and the pivot member is connected to another end portion of the shaft. The pivot member and the constraining member are cooperatively for constraining the shaft from separating from the first fixing structure and the second fixing structure. The handle is pivoted to the pivot member, and the handle drives the pivot member to activate the shaft to pull the constraining member, so as to press the antenna holder and the supporting tube cooperatively with the constraining member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Ming-Chan Lee, Yi-Chieh Lin, Hung-Yuan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140119816
    Abstract: The instant disclosure discloses a fixing structure of a data access device having a fixing tray and a handle. The fixing tray includes at least one fixing latch and at least one elastic member. One end of the fixing tray is a pivot and two hooks. The distance between the fixing latch and the pivot is shorter than that between the elastic member and the pivot. The other end of the fixing tray is an inserting section. One end of the handle is a hinge section, from which two cams are extended. The other end of the handle is an operational pull. The hinge section and the operational pull are connected by a connecting rod. The hinge section pivotally connects to the pivot. A fixing case with the fixing structure of a data access device is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: HSU-CHIH HSIAO, SHU-HUA MAU
  • Patent number: 8707990
    Abstract: A removable manifold for use with an air compressor unit having a main feed hose for dispensing compressed air, the manifold including a body, a hub disposed on the body defining a hub chamber, an inlet disposed on the body, the inlet defining an inlet chamber in fluid communication with the hub chamber, and the inlet being configured to engage the main feed hose, thereby providing fluid communication between the air compressor unit and the hub chamber, and an outlet disposed on the body, and defining an outlet chamber in fluid communication with the hub.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Mat Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt Richard Beckman
  • Publication number: 20140110932
    Abstract: A catch for securing a door to an object includes an engagement member connected to the door engaging a receiving member of a mount on the object. The door includes a first arm with an oblong hole for pivoting about a pin connected to the mount, and an engagement pin. Moving the door from a closed position causes the engagement pin to rotate with the door about the pivot pin. The door slides downward along the pivot pin as the pivot pin travels within the oblong opening, and the engagement pin makes contact with the receiving member, thereby retaining the door in an open position. Moving the door upward moves the pivot pin downward within the oblong opening disengaging the engagement pin from the receiving member, allowing the door to rotate to a closed position. A latch opposite the first arm retains the door in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Inventors: Steven D. GRAMLING, Jeffrey J. BLAIR
  • Patent number: 8702339
    Abstract: A clamp is for clamping a first member to a second member. The clamp comprises a lever that is rotatably coupled to the first member and a plunger. The lever comprises a handle and a cam that rotate together about a rotational axis. Rotation of the lever about the axis in a first direction cams the plunger towards the second member to couple the first and second members together and wherein rotation of the lever about the axis in a second, opposite direction cams the plunger away from the second member to uncouple the first and second members from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Manic Nomad, LLC
    Inventor: Trent Ballentine
  • Publication number: 20140084764
    Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a latch, a handle, a first link, and a second link. The latch to engage with a recess of a server rack chassis, and to lock an adaptor assembly within the server rack chassis. The handle is connected to the latch, and engages and disengages the latch with the recess. The first link includes a first stub. The first link puts the first stub in an up position in response to the handle being in a down position, and puts the first stub in a down position in response to the handle being in an up position. The second link includes a second stub. The second link puts the second stub in a down position in response to the handle being in the down position, and puts the second stub in an up position in response to the handle being in the up position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Jean Doglio, Bernard D. Strmiska, Richard D. Trotta, Vibora Sim
  • Publication number: 20140084127
    Abstract: A bridging mechanism, for connecting a supporting tube and a holder, includes at least one positioning portion, a bridging member, a connecting member, a handle and at least one positioning structure. The at least one positioning portion is formed on the supporting tube. The bridging member is used for bridging the supporting tube. The connecting member extends from the bridging member for connecting the holder. The handle is pivoted to the bridging member for rotably pressing the supporting tube when the supporting tube is bridged to the bridging member, so as to abut the supporting tube against the bridging member. The at least one positioning structure is formed on the handle. The at least one positioning structure simultaneously rotates with the handle for wedging with the at least one positioning portion when the handle rotates to press the supporting tube to position the bridging member on the supporting tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: WISTRON NEWEB CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ming-Chan Lee, Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin, San-Yi Kuo, Yu-Fu Ku
  • Publication number: 20140064836
    Abstract: A height adjustment assembly includes a joint having a through hole defined therethrough, a tube insertable through the through hole, at least one clamping plate with one distal end thereof pivotally connected to the joint to securely engage with an outer periphery of the tube and an adjustment handle movably connected to the joint and having at least one annular ear integrally formed with the adjustment handle to enclose a distal end of the joint so as to enclose therein a free end of the clamping plate, a block formed inside the at least one annular to securely engage with the free end of the clamping plate such that rotation of the adjustment handle forces the clamping plate away from engagement with the outer periphery of the tube to allow the tube to move relative to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: XIAMEN RUNNER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chun-hui Lin
  • Publication number: 20140062274
    Abstract: A fixing member includes a base part that is attached to a first member by an attachment member, and a deformed part, which is elastically deformable with respect to the base part and has an engagement part that is capable of engaging a second member and a pressable part to which a pressing force is applied by the attachment member. The deformed part is elastically deformed, the engagement part engages the second member and the first member is fixed to the second member due to a pressing force being applied to the pressable part by the attachment member when the base part is attached to the first member by the attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Takeaki Hirasawa
  • Publication number: 20140050521
    Abstract: A system of attaching a ski binding to a ski allowing quick interchange of bindings to other skis, and without the use of any hand tools. A first fastener is permanently attached to a ski, while the binding is permanently attached to a binding carrier plate that includes a mating, second fastener. The first and second fasteners are engaged by a quick release mechanism that is longitudinally shorter than a typical direct mounting system for a binding, resulting in reduced scrub area at the mounting to the ski. The binding mounting plate can extend longitudinally beyond the binding to provide mounting area for vibration dampers and camber adjusters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Cordell Pearce, Ben Anderson, Travis Cook
  • Publication number: 20140044482
    Abstract: A latch comprises a frame securable to a device enclosure, and a handle slidably secured to the frame, wherein the handle can slide between an inward position and an outward position, and wherein the distal end of the handle has a drive pin. The latch further comprises a rigid pawl having a latch key, a distal end pivotally secured to the frame, and a slot that receives the drive pin. Inserting the handle causes the drive pin to move within the slot, push the pawl toward a side of a chassis bay, and deploy the latch key into engagement with a slot in the side of the chassis bay. Withdrawing the handle causes the drive pin to move within the slot, pull the pawl away from a side of the chassis bay, and withdraw the latch key out of engagement with the slot in the side of the chassis bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin J. Crippen, Anthony F. Katsaros, Brian M. Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20140044481
    Abstract: A latch comprises a frame securable to an enclosure, and a handle pivotally secured to the frame for pivoting between a closed position and an open position. The distal end of the handle has a drive pin extending therefrom. The latch also comprises a pawl having a latch key, a distal end secured to the frame, and a proximal end coupled to the drive pin. Closing the handle causes the drive pin to move the pawl toward a side of the chassis bay and deploy the latch key into engagement with a slot in the side of the chassis bay. Opening the handle causes the drive pin to move the pawl away from a side of the chassis bay and withdraw the latch key out of engagement with the slot in the side of the chassis bay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin J. Crippen, Anthony F. Katsaros, Brian M. Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20140044480
    Abstract: A latch selectively secures a compute node enclosure into a chassis bay. The latch comprises a frame securable to a proximal end of the compute node enclosure. A handle is pivotally secured to the frame intermediate a proximal end of the handle and a distal end of the handle so that the handle can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position. A proximal end of a pawl is pivotally coupled at to the distal end of the handle, wherein the pawl includes a landing at a distal end of the pawl and a latch key intermediate proximal and distal ends of the pawl. Movement of the handle positions the pawl into engagement with a slot in chassis bay to assist installation and removal of the compute node enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Martin J. Crippen, Anthony F. Katsaros, Brian M. Kerrigan
  • Publication number: 20140037371
    Abstract: A latch assembly especially for the doors, seats, or seatbacks of motor vehicles with a latch element installed rotatably in a lock housing to retain an opposing latch part when the assembly is in the locking position, which opposing part can disconnect itself from the latch element when the assembly is in a released position. A tensioning element exerts a tensioning force when the assembly is in the locking position, by which a tension edge forming a permanent part of the opposing latch part is pressed against an opposing tension edge forming a permanent part of the lock housing. The tensioning member is a slide plate supported on a guide edge of the lock housing and a certain area of the plate forms a tensioning cam, which is at an angle relative to the movement of the slide plate and which cooperates with a projection on the latch element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: WITTE Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Reinaldo MENSCH
  • Publication number: 20140016997
    Abstract: A releasably locking device, and clamping element for such a device, secures a bicycle component to a bicycle frame. The device has a traction rod associated with a rotation cam extending in a housing. The rotation of the cam is driven by a lever-operated manual actuation system between a clamping operating position and a release position. The rotation cam has two ends that can be commanded into synchronous rotation through said lever-operated manual actuation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.
    Inventor: CAMPAGNOLO S.R.L.
  • Publication number: 20140010589
    Abstract: The utility model discloses a mechanism for fastening the cover of a vacuum sealing machine, which comprises an upper-cover top cap, an upper-cover bottom cap, a base, a handle, a rotating shaft and a locking mechanism. Said upper-cover top cap and said upper-cover bottom cap are fixedly connected to form an upper cover; said handle passes through said upper-cover top cap; the lower end of said handle is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft; the two ends of said rotating shaft are respectively fixedly connected with said locking mechanism; and said upper-cover bottom cap is provided with a bracket for supporting said rotating shaft. The utility model reduces the force required by the handle through the handle and the locking mechanism to fulfill the aim of saving labor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: EDWARD Z.H. HU, XINZHAI ZHENG
  • Publication number: 20140003862
    Abstract: This invention relates to a type of quick clamping device, including a semi-circular base and a screw penetrating bottom part of said base. One end of said screw extends out of said base and is connected to an eccentric wheel via a conical shaft pin. Said eccentric wheel is provided with a handle. On said screw, a fixture block and a wedged sliding block are installed, with said wedged sliding block adjacent to said eccentric wheel and said fixture block adjacent to said wedged sliding block. Top part of one end of said base is connected to a buckle via two connecting blocks and top part of the other end of said base is connected to a top cover. A protruding block is provided on top of said top cover. Free end of said buckle is provided with a groove that matches said protruding block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2012
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Chuanwen Shi
  • Publication number: 20140003863
    Abstract: A connecting device comprises a first component, a second component which can be connected to the first component by insertion one in the other, and a coupling lever which is mounted movably on the first component and which is adjustable from an open position to a closed position and has coupling elements which cooperate with coupling elements of the first and second components and are designed in such a way that, by an adjusting movement of the coupling lever out of the open position into the closed position, the first and second components can be transferred from a loose state to a fixed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: PAWEL ZABIELSKI, ADAM WOZNIAK
  • Publication number: 20140000065
    Abstract: A reversible tip assembly for selectively connecting an extension pole/handle extension to tool handles having either compatible quick release lock mechanisms or conventional internally threaded sockets. The tip assembly comprises a body having oppositely extending rod-like tips at opposite ends of the body. One of the tips has a plurality of circumferentially spaced axially extending external thread segments. The other tip has an end portion that is compatible with quick release lock mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Richard K. Bukovitz
  • Publication number: 20130336714
    Abstract: A mounting rail for an insert assembly provided to fix in an installation frame of a computer includes one bearing surface to fix in a guide rail of the installation cage, one fastening for the insert assembly, whereby the mounting rail can be fixed laterally on the insert assembly, and a lever at a first end wherein the lever is mounted on a shaft such that an eccentric shape is formed and, by actuating the lever in an installed state, the mounting rail is lifted in a direction of the insert assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Fujitsu Technology Solutions Intellectual Property GmbH
    Inventor: August Scherer
  • Patent number: 8608118
    Abstract: A clamping device includes a flexible sleeve secured to one segment of a telescopic rod and having a collar for receiving the other segment, and two lugs displaceable between untightened and tightened positions, and an elastic lining member disposed on the collar such that, as a result of displacement of the lugs from the untightened position to the tightened position, the elastic lining member is strained to acquire a biasing force that biases the lugs back toward the untightened position, thereby facilitating telescopic movement of the telescopic rod during length-adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Hsin-Yuan Lai
    Inventor: Hsin-Yuan Lai
  • Publication number: 20130330121
    Abstract: A latch assembly for a RAT actuator includes a lever block having spaced apart first and second lateral walls interconnected to one another by a bridge wall. The first and second lateral walls provide a pivot axis at one end. A latch pin is at another end opposite the one end. The latch pin extends between the first and second lateral walls. A latch bearing is arranged in each of the first and second lateral walls. Each bearing receives an end of the latch pin and is configured to permit the latch pin to rotate relative to the lever block. A lever block is arranged within a housing and has first and second lateral walls interconnected to one another by a bridge wall. A solenoid is configured to push the lever block about the pivot axis during a deploy sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Gary Sasscer, Richard Schweighart
  • Publication number: 20130318848
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Eric Stephen Kincel
  • Publication number: 20130318770
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a module injection mechanism and a method of using the same for mounting a module to a chassis, the module injection mechanism comprising an injection assembly secured to the module, comprising a lever, a screw affixed to the chassis, a sliding bushing, disposed between the module and the screw, wherein the screw is fixed to the chassis via the sliding bushing, the lever comprising a lever grabbing portion and a lower lever portion capable of connecting to the sliding bushing, wherein the injection assembly is secured to the module so that the injection assembly is capable to transfer a mechanical force applied to the lever grabbing portion to the sliding bushing so that the module is mounted to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Rodney Bridges
  • Patent number: 8593827
    Abstract: A compressible engagement assembly includes a latching assembly configured to releasably engage a rack assembly. A compressible member is configured to be compressed by the latching assembly when the latching assembly is releasably engaged with the rack assembly. The compressible member is further configured to engage a rackmount component removably positioned within the rack assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: EMC Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Michael Lewis, Joseph P. King
  • Patent number: 8573878
    Abstract: A quick-release device includes a tubular structure and a flange radially extends from a second end of the tubular structure. A ring is sleeved on the tubular structure and selectively engaged to the flange and a sleeve is co-axially and securely connected to the ring. A shaft is co-axially connected to the tubular structure. A washer is received in the sleeve and abutting the flange of the sleeve, wherein the shaft extends through the washer. A pivot is mounted to a distal end of the second portion of the shaft. A lever is pivotally mounted onto the pivot. The lever includes a handle having a pair of ears formed on one end of the handle, wherein each ear has a pivot hole defined therein for rotatably receiving two opposite ends of the pivot and a raised portion formed thereon for selectively inwardly forcedly push the washer when fastening the quick-release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Chin-Chao Chang
  • Patent number: 8573879
    Abstract: A quick-release device includes a shank and a flange radially extending from one end of the shank. A ring is sleeved on the shank and engaged to the flange. A sleeve is co-axially connected and engaged to the ring. A washer is received in the sleeve. A shaft is co-axially connected to the shank and sequentially extending through the ring, the sleeve and the washer. A pivot is transversely mounted to a distal end of the shaft and abutting the washer. A lever is pivotally mounted onto the pivot for selectively forcedly and inwardly pushing the washer and engaged to the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventor: Chin-Chao Chang
  • Patent number: 8562240
    Abstract: A connection device for assembling a receiver first section member presenting an inner cavity and a fastener second section member presenting at least one groove having a constricted opening, the connection device to be received in the inner cavity of the receiver member and including a cage forming a pair of jaws for engaging the groove of the fastener member through its constricted opening. The device includes a spacer member for spacing the jaws apart, and an actuator mechanism for moving the spacer member relative to the jaws, the actuator mechanism including a pivotable lever that pivots about a first pivot pin. Then actuator mechanism includes a connection bar connected to the lever via a second pivot pin and to an abutment element via a third pivot pin, the three pivot pins are parallel, the distance between the first pin and the third pin being variable by actuating the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Sodem System
    Inventor: Claude Gamain
  • Patent number: 8517234
    Abstract: An accessory attachment system having a platform body with a platform recess, an accessory mounting plate having a plurality of mounting plate projections extending therefrom and a plurality of mounting plate apertures formed therethrough, wherein at least some of the mounting plate projections correspond to at least some of the slots so that when the mounting plate projections are aligned with the corresponding slots, the accessory mounting plate can pass the locking ledge into the platform recess, at least one release lever that is pivotable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a plurality of internal stops formed within the platform recess, wherein the accessory mounting plate can be secured within a portion of the platform recess such that the mounting plate projections are secured between the internal stops and the accessory plate engagement portion when the release lever is in the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Alliant Techsystems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Kincaid, Eric M. Yeates, Thomas M. Gregory, Thomas A. Marx
  • Publication number: 20130170150
    Abstract: A locking mechanism for a communication module is provided. The locking mechanism includes a handle, a upper-and-lower bolt, a handle stopping mechanism, a handle self-locking mechanism, and a module frame on which those components are arranged; wherein the handle is connected with the upper-and-lower bolt through the linkage mechanism of the upper-and-lower bolt; when rotating under the action of a force, the handle is moved with the upper-and-lower bolt through the linkage mechanism, and the communication module is inserted into or pulled out of communication device by the elastic function of the upper-and-lower bolt; when the communication module is not inserted into the communication equipment, a stopping bolt on the handle stopping mechanism stops the handle and the handle is locked; when the communication module is inserted, the stopping bolt separates from and releases the handle and the handle is self-locked. The locking mechanism avoids mounting by screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 8474765
    Abstract: The embodiments provide a barb assembly for use with a cable duct component to oppose removal of a cable duct section from the cable duct component. The barb assembly can comprise a releasable assembly for applying a force to a barb and, responsive to the application of the force, for moving the barb and one or more barb arms from an unengaged position to an engaged position without the use of tools. The barb assembly and/or cable duct component can also comprise a spring bias, which can bias the releasable assembly to the unengaged position upon actuating the releasable assembly to the unengaged position. The embodiments also provide methods of installing cable duct components and systems with the above-described features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventors: Jack E. Caveney, Steven M. Forster
  • Publication number: 20130161974
    Abstract: A protective cover assembly for covering a space defined by at least one wall. The protective cover assembly includes a plurality of rails coupled to one another to form a frame for securing a material over the space. At least one support bow spans the space to support the material. Clamp mechanisms are coupled to the ends of the support bow for securing the protective cover over the space. The clamp mechanisms include a latch member for engaging the wall and a handle for biasing the latch member against the wall. The clamp further includes a shaft for interconnecting the support bow to the frame. A collar is disposed over the shaft for guiding the handle and the latch member between an operational position and a stowed position along the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: RUGGED LINER
    Inventors: Scott A. Williamson, Michael Williamson, Louis Simko
  • Patent number: 8468659
    Abstract: A device for fixing a first and second object with respect to one another includes a base which has a first channel or sleeve and a second channel or sleeve each suitable for receiving the first and second objects, respectively. A first member is and a second member are movably connected to the base. The first and second members can be moved into a locking position whereby the first member projects into the first channel, and the second member extends into the second channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventor: Philip Litanzios
  • Publication number: 20130156495
    Abstract: An eccentric handle device which can be adapted for guiding rails of different sizes includes a base body (3), a pressure block (4), a pull rod (5), a pin (6), an eccentric handle (8) and a nut (1). The base body (3) is matched with the pressure block (4). The rod (5) passes through the base body (3) and the pressure block (4) respectively. One end of the rod (5) is movably connected with the eccentric handle (8) via the pin (6), the other end crosses the base body (3), and the rod is matched with the nut (1) by thread. The distance between the pressure block (4) and the base body (3) can be adjusted by rotating the nut (1), thus the device can be applicable to guiding rails of different sizes. The device can be widely used in the field of firearm aimer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ZHUHAI CHUNQIU OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Panfeng Li, Dayun Lin
  • Publication number: 20130156494
    Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a data storage device is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a first latching member, a second latching member and a pressing member. The first latching member is for latching a first hole, so as to fix a first side of a data storage device. The second latching member is connected to the first latching member for latching a second hole, so as to fix a second side of the data storage device. The pressing member is connected to the second latching member. The pressing member drives the second latching member to rotate in a first direction as being pressed, so as to separate the second latching member from the second hole, and further drives the first latching member to rotate in the first direction, so as to push the first side of the data storage device for lifting the data storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: WISTRON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Wistron Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130140972
    Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATION
    Inventor: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC IT CORPORATION
  • Patent number: 8454047
    Abstract: An improved hitch pin system for improving the speed and safety of attaching a receiver insert into a receiver on a tow vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Progress Mfg. Inc.
    Inventor: Gary M. Scott
  • Publication number: 20130129414
    Abstract: In an interface arrangement between a first component group supporting a tool holder and a second component group supporting a machining element having a recess for releasably accommodating the first component group, a lever element provided with engagement means is disposed rotatably on the second component group and provided with engagement and release means for releasably retaining the first component group in the recess of the second component group so as to permit a rapid exchange of the first component group by another group with a new tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: BENZ GMBH WERKZEUGSYSTEME
    Inventor: BENZ GmbH Werkzeugsysteme
  • Publication number: 20130108357
    Abstract: A connector assembly that includes a first connector, a lever, a second connector and a link. The lever is pivotally mounted to the first connector for movement about a pivot axis between a first lever position and a second lever position. The second connector has a lug. The link is pivotally coupled to the lever at a location that is spaced apart from the pivot axis. The link has a coupling member with a slotted interior aperture and an engagement tab. The lug is received into the slotted interior aperture when the lever is in the first lever position. The engagement tab engages the lug to inhibit relative movement of the second connector away from the coupling member when the lever is moved from the first lever position to the second lever position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventor: Alexander J. Advey