Abstract: A safety assembly for an actuating linkage of a metallic casement window or door includes an “L” shaped guiding body fastenable on the exterior of the movable frame of the window or door, a first and a second slidable member mounted slidably on the guiding body, a flexible element that interconnects the slidable members, and a safety block. A bolt is mounted in the block and is slidable transversely relative to the direction of motion of the first slidable member and against the action of a spring. The body has two transverse guides between which the safety block is inserted. The first member has two segments with different heights and the safety block has an opening oriented towards the body and directed in the longitudinal direction of the first slidable member to prevent motion of the safety block.

Abstract: A projection window operator providing horizontal displacement of a window relative to a vertical plane of the frame of the window. With at least one projection window operator installed on each of opposing sides of the window, the window can be actuated between a first closed position and second open position in which a trickle ventilation is provided around the window. The projection window operators installed on the window can be interconnected for simultaneous actuation, or actuated individually, providing selective ventilation on either side.

Abstract: A closure assembly is mounted on a vehicle and moveable between a closed position and at least one open position. The closure assembly includes a closure structure mounted to an associated vehicle for movement between the closed position and the at least one open position. A first lock assembly is selectively locking the closure structure to the associated vehicle. A second lock assembly is selectively locking the closure structure to the associated vehicle. One of the first and second lock assemblies includes a latch that requires overstroking to lock the latch in a latched position.

Abstract: A methods for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching subassembly with respect to the guide channel allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive the mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive the mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture the mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin.

Abstract: A latch device includes a biaxial hinge, a horizontal hinge latch mechanism, a vertical hinge latch mechanism, a common latch mechanism, a swing actuation handle, and a flap actuation handle is provided on a tailgate for realizing selective movement about both a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. A first disengagement detection unit detects disengagement of the horizontal hinge latch mechanism and a second disengagement detection unit that detects disengagement of the vertical hinge latch mechanism. A tailgate release-latch unit disables the actuation of the flap actuation handle upon detection of the disengaged condition of the horizontal hinge latch mechanism by the first disengagement detection unit, and swing actuation handle upon detection of the disengaged condition of the vertical hinge latch mechanism by the second disengagement detection unit.

Abstract: A tailgate synchronizer for coordinating mechanical communication between first and second handles mounted to a tailgate and first and second lock assemblies that selectively lock the tailgate to a vehicle body includes a first lock assembly actuator lever rotatably mounted to the tailgate. The first lock assembly actuator lever is selectively movable by the first handle. The first lock assembly actuator lever is connected to the first lock assembly so that the first lock assembly actuator lever unlocks the first lock assembly when sufficiently moved by the first handle. A second lock assembly actuator lever is rotatably mounted to the tailgate and selectively movable by the second handle. The second lock assembly actuator lever is connected to the second lock assembly so that the second lock assembly actuator lever unlocks the second lock assembly when sufficiently moved by the second handle.

Abstract: A latch device includes a biaxial hinge, a horizontal hinge latch mechanism, a vertical hinge latch mechanism, a common latch mechanism, a swing actuation handle, and a flap actuation handle is provided on a tailgate for realizing selective movement about both a vertical axis and a horizontal axis. A first disengagement detection unit detects disengagement of the horizontal hinge latch mechanism and a second disengagement detection unit that detects disengagement of the vertical hinge latch mechanism. A tailgate release-latch unit disables the actuation of the flap actuation handle upon detection of the disengaged condition of the horizontal hinge latch mechanism by the first disengagement detection unit, and swing actuation handle upon detection of the disengaged condition of the vertical hinge latch mechanism by the second disengagement detection unit.

Abstract: A transmission rod for accessories for windows and doors having a first and a second end provided with respective connectors. The transmission rod has a first elongated element having the first end and a second elongated element having a second end. The first and second elongated elements can be mutually fastened in a plurality of selected positions corresponding to a plurality of effective lengths for the transmission rod.

Abstract: Mechanisms for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching subassembly with respect to the guide channel allows a latching region, e.g., a V-shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive the mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive the mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture the mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin.

Abstract: A vehicle load-carrying bed includes a generally rectangular bed floor. A front wall extends upwardly adjacent a front edge of the bed floor. A first side wall extends upwardly adjacent a first side edge of the bed floor. A second side wall extends upwardly adjacent a second, opposite side edge of the bed floor. A tailgate is positioned along a rear edge of the bed floor and extends between the first and second sidewalls. A dual axis hinge pivotally connects the tailgate to the first side wall for movement about a first axis generally parallel with the rear edge of the bed floor and alternative movement about a second axis generally parallel with a vertical bed edge of the first side wall. The hinge includes a checker for urging the tailgate into preselected positions when the tailgate is moved about the second axis.

Abstract: In a roof window with a frame structure and an openable, pane supporting sash structure, the top, bottom and side members (1–8) of the frame and sash structures are for the major part made as wood profiles, which on the outwards facing sides are covered by covering members of weather-shielding material connected with the wood profiles by means of engagement and securing means. The covering members (11, 12, 15, 17, 20, 21, 32) serve as sealing enclosure for the subjacent wood profiles in the frame and sash structures on all surfaces on the outside of the roofing, and engagement and securing means (23–29, 40) are designed in such manner and/or positioned such relative to the covering members that water and moisture penetration into the wood profiles is substantially prevented.

Abstract: A door opening/closing mechanism fitted on a door that closes and opens an opening formed in the body of an apparatus by being brought into and out of contact with the rim of the opening has cam mechanisms that permit the door to engage with and disengage from the body at either of the right and left sides of the door. The cam mechanisms can be brought into a first lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door and into a second lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door, and each have a hinge pin that serves as a rotation axis in the second lock position and a groove cam that engages with the hinge pin in such a way as to be movable relative to the hinge pin.

Abstract: A door opening/closing mechanism fitted on a door that closes and opens an opening formed in the body of an apparatus by being brought into and out of contact with the rim of the opening has cam mechanisms that permit the door to engage with and disengage from the body at either of the right and left sides of the door (102). The cam mechanisms can be brought into a first lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door and into a second lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door, and each have a hinge pin (134) that serves as a rotation axis in the second lock position and a groove cam (141, 142) that engages with the hinge pin (134) in such a way as to be movable relative to the hinge pin. The groove cam (141, 142) has a slide portion (142b) on which a part of the innermost portion of the hinge pin slides when the cam mechanism is moved from the first lock position to the second lock position.

Abstract: A multi-position window includes a stationary window frame, a sash window frame positioned within the stationary window frame and selectively pivotable out of the stationary window frame about a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, and a drive train positioned between the sash window frame and the stationary window frame. The drive train is preferably moveable between at least a first position which enables the sash window frame to be pivoted about the vertical axis and a second position which enables the sash window frame to be pivoted about the horizontal axis. The drive train is preferably moved by a mechanical actuator having a worm gear, pinion gear and rack which is concealed in the sash window frame to create a pleasing aesthetic appearance and is operatively connected to the drive train to move the drive train from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: In a window or door construction, comprising a frame, a casement/leaf attached moveably to the frame and mounting modules between the frame and casement/leaf, to control the casement/leaf an encircling control element is provided which can be driven by a motor and a handle module, is in engagement, in the various positions of the casement/leaf relative to the frame, with at least one mounting module and controls the sequence of movement of the mounting modules in such a manner that a clear sequence of the casement/leaf movements is ensured by the sequential succession of the control movements of the control element and of a slide, which is driven by the motor and can be connected to the control element.

Abstract: A five-position tailgate assembly wherein a single user can conveniently configure that tailgate to employ one of five different orientations, including a configuration having a closed door assembly, a configuration having that door assembly rotated up to about 90 degrees downwardly to an open position, a configuration wherein that door assembly is rotated in a first direction up to about 180 degrees around a first vertical axis, a configuration wherein that door assembly is rotated in a second direction up to about 180 degrees around a second vertical axis, and a configuration wherein that door assembly is removed from the tailgate assembly.

Abstract: A cam mechanism has different portions thereof arranged on a main unit and on a door. When the door is closed, a hinge pin is locked at one end of a hinge groove, keeping the cam mechanism in a first locked position. As the door is opened, the hinge pin is guided by the hinge groove and a guide pin is guided by a guide groove, permitting the door to rotate and slide. Thus, the hinge pin is locked at the other end of the hinge groove, bringing the cam mechanism to a second locked position. A boss slides on a rib and thereby maintains the second locked position, permitting the door to rotate about the hinge pin. This structure helps realize a door opening/closing mechanism with enhanced operability at reduced cost.

Abstract: A hinge clip apparatus for selectively engaging and disengaging a cover includes a base, a hinge defining a hinge axis, and a spring member. The spring member is pivotally moveable relative to the base along the hinge which connects the base to the spring member. The spring includes a pair of spring arms generally opposing each other and capable of engaging the cover and disengaging from the cover when the spring member is compressed.

Abstract: A hinge clip apparatus for selectively engaging/disengaging a cover includes a base, a hinge defining a hinge axis, and a plate. The plate is pivotally moveable relative to the base along the hinge which connects the base to the plate. The plate includes a hole and a spring member extending through the hole. The spring member has an extension tab capable of engaging the cover and disengaging from the cover when the spring member is compressed.

Abstract: A self-supporting hinge assembly structurally arranged to provide a hinge on the opposite edges of a door or closure member is disclosed. The hinge assembly includes a pair of support members, one support member being mounted to the container frame and the other support member being mounted to the inside surface of the container door or closure and a pair of closing arm members positioned within the pair of support members. The ends of the closing arm members are selectively and pivotally mounted to the ends of the support members.

Abstract: A hatch assembly in which the hatch lid can be opened along four or more axes. The hinge structure of the present invention is a continuous rod element. This rod element is integral to the frame structure of the hatch—either the hatch-lid frame or to the base frame on which the hatch lid is mounted. The hatch lid is opened by securing one side of the hatch lid to the base by engaging a pin and then applying force to the hatch-lid from direction of the enclosure. The present invention further includes an adjustable prop assembly having a support tube and an actuation rod. The actuation rod slides though the support tube and is adjustably and releasably held by a pair of mated ramped and friction blocks. These mated pairs reside on opposed sides of the actuation rod. The actuation rod has a varying diameter by which it forces the friction blocks into contact with the ramped blocks thereby locking the entire assembly.

Abstract: A safety-lock mechanism for use with a multi-position window having a stationary window frame, a sash window frame positioned within the stationary window frame and selectively pivotable out of the stationary window frame about a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, and a drive train positioned between the sash window frame and the stationary window frame, the drive train being moveable between at least a first position which enables the sash window frame to be pivoted about the horizontal axis and a second position which enables the sash window frame to be pivoted about the vertical axis. The safety-lock mechanism includes a spring-biased pin provided on the sash window frame. The pin has a proximal end, a distal end, a locked position and an unlocked position, and is normally biased into the locked position. An aperture is provided within the drive train and is configured to receive the proximal end of the pin.

Abstract: In order to support a window sash on a fixed frame in such a way that it can pivot around a vertical axis, a horizontal support arm is provided which is connected with a frame-side pivot bearing by means of a support angle, the vertical leg of which grips behind a support plate. An adjusting device which acts in the horizontal direction to change the distance between the sash and the axis of the pivot bearing is not placed in the region of the support angle, but rather at the end of the support arm which is away from the pivot bearing, and acts between the support arm and a filler piece which is fastened in the groove channel of the sash.

Abstract: A pair of slide cams are provided symmetrically about the center line of a door at the right-hand and left-hand end portions of the door, a pair of lock cams provided on the main body symmetrically in portions corresponding to those of the slide cams, and a hinge pin mounted so that it penetrates an axial hole provided in the lock cams. Each slide cam has a first grooved cam which can be engaged with and disengaged from the hinge pin in the horizontal direction, and a second grooved cam which can move from a first engagement position which continues from the first grooved cam and is engaged with the hinge pin guided by the first grooved cam when the door is closed to a second engagement position which serves as a pivot axis of the slide cam when the door is opened. Each slide cam is further provided with a first cam projection provided around the second grooved cam. Each lock cam is provided with a second cam projection which locks the first cam projection in the first engagement position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rotational tilt-armature for a window, a door or the like comprising a transmission (32), groove bands and locks (74, 92). The rotational tilt armature has a rotational armature (22) and a tilt armature (24) and the transmission is formed of two parts and comprises a drive (18) for the rotational armature (22) and a drive (20) for the tilt armature (24). The rotational armature (22) and the tilt armature (24) can be driven one after the other.

Abstract: A double pivotable door, particularly for use with modular office partitions is disclosed. The double pivotable door includes a frame, which is mounted to a partition by at least one hinge having a first axis of rotation. The frame include a door which is mounted to the frame and can rotate about a second axis of rotation, where the second axis of rotation is parallel but spaced from the first axis of rotation. The door can thus be mounted to partitions where there is limited space, and can rotate about the first axis, as a typical door, or rotate about the first and second axes simultaneously, thereby reducing by approximately half the clearance required for opening and closing the door. Preferably, the door includes a mechanism to prevent the door from pivoting about the second axis. Also preferably, the handle for the door is integral therewith.

Abstract: A trunk lid for a convertible vehicle with a folding roof can be opened on the one hand for stowing the folded roof in the trunk and on the other hand to obtain access to the trunk from the rear for stowing luggage. The front and rear edges of the trunk lid are connected to the bodyshell of the vehicle by latches which either lock or articulate the trunk lid so that it can open either from the front toward the rear or from the rear toward the front.

Abstract: There is a pair of slide cams provided symmetrically about the center line of a door at the right-hand and left-hand end portions of the door, a pair of lock cams provided on the main body symmetrically in portions corresponding to those of the slide cams, and a hinge pin mounted in a state in which it penetrates an axial hole provided at the lock cams. Each slide cam has a first grooved cam which can be engaged with and disengaged from the hinge pin in the horizontal direction, and a second grooved cam which can move from a first engagement position which continues from the first grooved cam and is engaged with the hinge pin guided by the first grooved cam when the door is closed to a second engagement position which serves as a pivot axis of the slide cam when the door is opened. Each slide cam is further provided with a first cam projection provided around the second grooved cam. Each lock cam is provided with a second cam projection which locks the first cam projection in the first engagement position.

Abstract: A hinging fitting for joining a sash-frame to a leaf in which the hinging fitting has a fixed support adapted to be attached to the sash-frame, a movable support adapted to be attached to the leaf, a spindle pivotally affixed on the fixed support and a bushing affixed to the movable support. The spindle is subdivided into at least two spindle lengths. At least one of the spindle lengths is offset from a longitudinal axis of another spindle length. The bushing has a bore formed by at least two elongated holes arranged substantially in an extension of each other. The elongated holes receive respectively the spindle lengths.

Abstract: In a multi-position window that has a window sash that is rotatable out of the window frame on at least two different axis on pivots which are changed by a drive train on the sash moving to positions, the improvement includes one of a spring driven bolt and a strike on the window sash being moved by the drive train into alignment and engagement with the other on the window frame and with a hole for a tool to retract the bolt from the strike.

Abstract: A skylight has a sash, a casement and [spring-loaded.revreaction. carrier arms which are mounted at one end to the casement and at the other end on a pivot bearing on the sash side rail. The sash has spindles cooperating with a U-shaped runner on the side member of the casement. A cover plate borders the channel of the runner and overlaps the spindles when the sash is in the swinging position. When the sash is in the closed position [and the swinging position], the spindles is outside the working range of the cover plate. When the sash is opened and the carrier arm is coupled thereto, it tilts on the pivot bearing. When opened with the sash uncoupled from the carrier arms, the spindle move in the grooves of the runner toward the lower edge of the casement, and the pivot bearing on the casement is lifted off and the sash swings open. The spindles are positioned on the side rail of the sash and move longitudinally when they are seated in individual settings by movement of the handle on the sash cross member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hinged, swinging skylight in which the sash can rotate and is carried by two arms arranged so they can swivel on the upper end of the casement. The sash is held in the swinging position by spindles that seat in grooves or channels on the side members of the casement and can move therein. In the hinged position, the sash is tightly connected to the arms. To increase comfort and improve operability, the grooves have no limits for the upper ends and the spindles are able to move longitudinally along the side rails of the sash by activating a handle in such a way that they are in the grooves in the swinging position and outside the grooves in the hinged position. At the same time, coupling elements are activated by the handle and are connected tightly to the arms in the hinged position of the sash, and this connection is released in the swinging position.

Abstract: A door structure includes a main door having an opening defined therein. A first and second auxiliary doors are hingedly fitted in the opening. A first and second latches are movably mounted on one end portion of the first and second auxiliary doors and are detachably engaged in a first and second notches defined in the main door. A first and second transmission mechanisms are respectively mounted in the first and second auxiliary doors for controlling the first and second latches to be detachably engaged in the first and second notches. A first and second driving members are respectively mounted in the first and second auxiliary doors for driving the first and second transmission mechanisms. A linking rod is connected between the first and second driving members such that the first and second driving members are able to operate synchronously so as to detach the first and second latches from the first and second notches synchronously via the first and second transmission mechanisms respectively.

Abstract: A window, arranged in a frame, rotatable by 180.degree. around a central axis, having at least one casement which can be opened in a conventional manner. The window includes an insulating glass pane made of a colorless glass pane and a selective absorption pane, a frame enclosing the insulating glass pane on all sides, a hinge arranged in the area of one lateral edge for the opening of the casement, a reversing hinge arranged in a vertical or horizontal central axis on the frame for the 180.degree. rotation of the insulating glass pane, a structurally fixed blind frame and an encircling gasket between the structurally fixed blind frame and the frame for the insulating glass pane.

Abstract: A gate for a check-out aisle, which displays point-of-purchase merchandise when the gate is in both open and closed positions. The gate has an outer frame that is hingedly mounted along one edge to an edge of the check-out counter, enabling the gate to swing open adjacent to the check-out aisle, or closed across the check-out aisle. An inner frame comprising a lattice face for hanging the point-of-purchase merchandise is pivotally mounted to the outer frame so that the inner frame will rotate about a vertical axis within the outer frame in order to display the merchandise to customers when the gate is both open and closed. The second embodiment provides for a pair of such gates which are hingedly mounted adjacent respective check-out counters so that they can be moved to lie across a double check-out lane that is between the counters.

Abstract: A display case with a lid or door being capable of opening in two directions about an axes perpendicular to each opening direction. The lid or door is attached to a subframe with a pivotal means, such as a hinge, and the subframe is attached to a main frame with a pivotal means perpendicular to the pivotal means attached between the lid and the subframe. The lid or door can be opened in one direction by pivoting the pivotal means attached between the lid and subframe or can be opened the position perpendicular to that by pivoting the pivotal means between the subframe and main frame, thus pivoting the lid and subframe together.

Abstract: A reversible clothes dryer door mounting arrangement in which the hinge assembly attaching the door to the dryer cabinet includes at least one and preferably two leaf hinges, each having a fixed hinge leaf attached to the door and a detachable hinge leaf attached to the cabinet. Each detachable leaf has a pair of vertically disposed keyhole shaped screw holes. The reduced portion of the upper keyhole extends upwardly from the enlarged portion. The reduced portion of the lower keyhole extends downwardly from the enlarged portion. Mounting holes are provided in the cabinet front wall on both sides of the access opening, aligned to be in register with the reduced portions of the upper and lower keyhole openings. The door is mounted by partially inserting a mounting screw in the uppermost mounting hole on the selected side of the cabinet. The enlarged portion of the upper keyhole opening in the leaf is passed over the head of the mounting screw and dropped down.

Abstract: A window system is proposed in which windows (41) which can be both locked and tilted mechanically are connected via microprocessors (43) to a monitoring center (49) which can display the locking and closure status of the individual windows (41) via visual display units (51, 57). The microprocessors (43) are located in the vicinity of the windows (41) and connected to the receiver (61) of a radio-controlled remote control unit by which the windows can be remotely controlled. The windows (41) can also be controlled via an operating unit (65) in the monitoring center (49). The remote control unit may involve either portable transmitters (63) or transmitters with a fixed location (67) which control the windows (41) via sensors (69) as a function of ambient air parameters, such as the relative air humidity, temperature or the CO.sub.2 content of the air in the room. The windows (41) have a locking drive integrated in the handle and a separate tilting drive.

Abstract: Hinge fittings for pivoting a titlable door or window in which the opening frame partially overlaps the fixed frame provided with a corner bearing and a casement stay fixed in rabbets, and each of the corner bearing and the casement stay having an auxiliary stay arm, a connecting rod and a second stay arm connecting the opening frame to the fixed frame. In order to guarantee better sealing and reliable operation of the door or window, the hinge fittings also include elements for the lateral and vertical positioning of the opening frame in relation to the fixed frame and elements to press the opening frame against the fixed frame on closing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for the shutter-like and tilt-down opening, with respect to a fixed frame, of a window or door-window composed of an upper cross-member and a lower cross-member connected by a pair of uprights on one of which handle is rotatably associated. The peculiarity of the device consists in the fact that it compirses box, arranged on one of the uprights, which is provided with means, actuated by the handle, for tensioning at least one traction element such as cable. This at least one traction element can be advantageously constituted by a first and second cable which actuate a plurality of pins for the temporary closure of the window onto the fixed frame and for coupling to an upper hinge for shutter-like or tilt-down opening. The device furthermore comprises a lower spherical hinge which is provided with a friction action for shutter-like opening and with an articulation action for tilt-down opening.

Abstract: A pivoted fitting or turn-and-tilt fitting for windows, doors or the like comprises a bottom turn-and-tilt bearing and a top pivot bearing, both bearings being in each case constructed with two links in order to shift the pivot axis during pivoted opening of the leaf frame. In order to relieve the links of the weight of the leaf, it is suggested that the leaf frame be supported on the fixed frame via an arrangement which is independent of the links of the two pivot bearings.

Abstract: A window or a door with a panel (1) mounted on a fixed frame (2) on or near an upright boundary edge by hinge fittings (5, 6). To relieve the hinge fittings (5, 6) of the vertical component of the force of weight or load of the panel (3), a brace (11) is provided, engaging with the panel (3) on the one hand in the area of the hinge fittings (5, 6) and on the other hand, anchored to the fixed frame (2) against the force of weight or direction of load of the panel (3). The brace is provided above, but adjacent to, a lower corner hinge.

Abstract: A fitting for doors, windows or the like, comprising locking means, in particular, a casement bolt or espagnolette lock, for locking the wing (9) against the fixed frame (11), and acting on hinged fittings consisting of a corner bearing (2) and a casement stay (3) disposed in rabbets, so that the said wing (9) can be opened at least inwardly and disposed in a ventilation position, this fitting moreover being provided with control means (21) for opening the wing (9), starting from the closed position, into the ventilation position, followed by inward opening of said wing, by acting successively on the locking means.

Abstract: A housing outlet comprises an inner closure frame provided with a C-shaped receiving groove and having a plurality of sections and a locking bar assembly having a single handle and a plurality of locking bars which are slidably supported in the receiving groove. The locking bars have a U-shaped cross section with two legs having side grooves extending over the full length of the legs and limited by a lower web having a thickness of S1 and an upper web having a thickness of S2. The receiving groove has a height H.sub.1 which is greater than the height H.sub.2 of the locking bar by the thickness S1 of the lower web. The receiving groove and the locking bar have a cross-section which is the same in all sections of the closure frame. The receiving groove has an inwardly extending edge strip, which has a height H3 smaller than the height N of the side grooves.

Abstract: A hinge joint for windows, doors, or the like which can especially be provided on the swing out arm of a disengagement device for rotary/tilt wing. An angular intermediate piece 14 is swingably held in a bearing block adapted to be fixed at a blind frame. It is connected with a supporting arm 15 which is swingable by 180.degree. around an articulated axis 19--19 through a pivot pin connection. The supporting arm engages the wing as a holding element and is fixable in position with respect to the angular intermediate piece 14 in two swiveling positions offset by 180.degree.. The end of the supporting arm 15 facing the angular intermediate piece 14 exhibits a fork shape having two parallel fork legs 38 adapted to pass laterally along a bearing eye 28 on the intermediate piece 14 wich encompasses the articulated axis 19--19.

Abstract: An improved crossing gate for railroad grade crossings. The gate is constructed of an impact-resistant material, and the crossing arm is mounted so that it will swing out of the way and return to its original position if struck by a moving vehicle from either direction. The crossing arm also contains protected lighting that will withstand impact, and provision is made to permit easy replacement of burned-out light bulbs.

Abstract: A tilt-lock device 3 for rotary tilt-wing windows and doors or the like consists of a tilt-lock plate 4 with lock-webs 14, 15 sitting upon the upright frame bar in the lower frame corner at the lock side and of a locking element 11 associated with the upright wing bar at the lock side sitting at the lower end of a swivel lashing 5. The swivel lashing 5 passes with its bearing pivot 10 through an elongated slot 17 in a U-rail 6 which serves for guidance of the connecting rod 7 . The swivel lashing 5 is releasable for a limited swivel motion at least in the tilt-open switch position and when a locking element 11 engages in a tilt-lock pocket 12 of the tilt-lock plate 4. A flexible bar spring 19 sits with two laterally spaced legs 19b, 19c interconected through a web 19a on the one hand in a mounting support 6, 17 and is clamped on the other hand with its two legs 19b and 19c at the swivel lashing 5 at a distance from the axis of its bearing pivot 10.

Abstract: A corner deviating device for a locking bar brace supported in a casement frame of window or a door has a one-piece housing which is provided in a corner region with a mounting opening for a spring band having drivers at its ends, the mounting opening being closable by an angular cover. One leg of the housing is insertable into a receiving groove of one wing of the casement frame, while the other leg of the housing is fixable on an edge strip of an associated receiving groove of another wing of the frame.

Abstract: A double pivot hinge for vehicle doors includes a hinge arm pivotally interconnecting door and vehicle mounted hinge butts. A first and second latch means are alternately movable between latched and unlatched positions to either latch the hinge arm to the door mounted hinge butt for movement of the door and hinge arm as a unit to the 90.degree. open position or to latch the hinge arm to the vehicle mounted hinge butt for movement of the door relative to the hinge arm between 90.degree. and 180.degree. open positions. A detent means detents the first latch means in unlatched position during movement of the door between 90.degree. and 180.degree. open positions. The detent means is automatically released as the door moves from the 180.degree. position to a position immediately adjacent the 90.degree. open position to permit uninterrupted closing movement of the door.

Abstract: A window sash in mounted in a window frame by hardware which permits the sash to swing open (1) in an egress mode about an upright axis located closely adjacent one upright side of the frame (2) in a wash mode about an upright axis located near the lateral center of the frame or (3) in an awning mode about a horizontal axis located adjacent the upper side of the frame. All that need be done to change the mode of opening is to switch the position of a single selector lever.