Exterior Manipulator Declutched From Bolt When Dogged Patents (Class 70/472)
  • Patent number: 11965563
    Abstract: An elastic short-pin type universal joint includes a first base, a second base, a jointer, a first elastic member, two second elastic members, and four short pins. The first base engages the second base to form a space therebetween. The jointer is received in the space between the first and the second bases. The jointer has a first bore passing through the jointer, a second bore, and a third bore. The first elastic member is received in the first bore of the jointer, and the second elastic members are received in the second bore and the third bore. The short pins are urged by ends of the first elastic member and the second elastic members to press the first base and the second base respectively. As a result, the first base is able to rotate related to the second base in all directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: RE-DAI PRECISION TOOLS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hsiang Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 11739562
    Abstract: An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A. Holmes, Kenton H. Barker, Aditya S. Heblikar, Nagesh Varadaraju, Vijayakumar Mani, Preethi M. Yogaraj, Adithya G. Shetty, Sushanth Kondi
  • Patent number: 11643845
    Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly, and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The assembly includes an internal spring actuating mechanism. The assembly also includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Uyeda, James Lin
  • Patent number: 11113909
    Abstract: A door handle includes a human body detection sensor, a controller, a servo assembly, and an engaging assembly. The controller is electrically connected with the human body detection sensor and the servo assembly, and the engaging assembly is controlled by the servo assembly. The engaging assembly includes a first engaging state and a second engaging state. When the engaging assembly is in the first engaging state, the door handle is able to drive a lock body connecting shaft to rotate; and when the engaging assembly is in the second engaging state, the door handle is unable to drive the lock body connecting shaft to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Peng Wang
  • Patent number: 11047152
    Abstract: The present application provides an electric lock device, adopting a clutch mechanism composed of a driven gear and a turntable. The first side of the driven gear is provided with a mounting position for the turntable to be embedded, the sidewall of the mounting position is provided with an arc-shaped recess, and the outer sidewall of the turntable is provided with an arc-shaped bump corresponding to the arc-shaped recess. The central angle corresponding to the arc-shaped recess is denoted as ?, and the central angle corresponding to the arc-shaped bump is denoted as ?, then ? and ? satisfy: ????180°. Based on the above structure, there is a rotation virtual position greater than or equal to 180° between the driven gear and the turntable, that is, the gear can be rotated at least 180° regardless of the angle to which the gear rotates the turntable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SHENZHEN KAADAS INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yaoyi Shen, Wenqing Peng, Hanmei Zhang
  • Patent number: 10724274
    Abstract: A handle set including a chassis and a handle mounted on the chassis. The handle includes a shank having a load bearing section, a primary actuating section, and a secondary actuating section. The chassis includes a housing, a support spindle, a primary actuator, and a secondary actuator. The support spindle is longitudinally coupled with the load bearing section, and the primary actuator is rotationally coupled with the primary actuating section of the handle. The handle set has a first configuration in which the secondary actuating section is engaged with the secondary actuator, and a second configuration in which the secondary actuating section is disengaged from the secondary actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Nathanael S. Murphy, Peter Malenkovic
  • Patent number: 9909340
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device (23) for actuating the locking mechanism of a lock, more particularly a furniture lock, said device comprised of a fixing unit (1) by means of which the device (23) can be fastened to a component, more particularly a door and/or window sash, at which the lock is also arranged, and comprised of a handle (27) which is pivoting mounted about a rotary axis at the fixing unit (1) and through the rotation of which the locking mechanism can be manually actuated, and comprised of a power transmission unit (8) which can be torque-proof coupled to the handle (27) to transmit the power applied on rotating the handle (27) to the locking mechanism, wherein the power transmission unit (8) is not coupled torque-proof to the handle (27) until a release code is entered and authenticated, and wherein the entry of the release code is effected by way of electronically picking-up at least one position of the handle (27) relative to the power transmission unit (8), and wherein the entry of the rel
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Beloxx Newtec GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bock, Matthias Blunck
  • Patent number: 9340998
    Abstract: A lock assembly is disclosed to lock a moveable structure to a fixed structure. The lock assembly includes an electric actuator operable to move a locking lug between first and second axial positions to correspond with a locked and unlocked configuration of the lock assembly. A resilient member can couple the locking lug to the electric actuator and drive the locking lug between the first and second positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventors: Vijayakumar Mani, Prem Ratan Mohan Ram, Abdul Khadar Jailani Mannanayak
  • Patent number: 9284749
    Abstract: A lock assembly that includes an interior locking actuator, a biasing member that biases the interior locking actuator toward an unlocked position, a retaining member that retains the interior locking actuator in a locked position, and a driver rotatable from a locked position to an unlocked. The interior locking actuator is manually pushed and manually rotated to move the interior locking actuator from the unlocked position to the locked position. When the interior locking actuator is in the locked position, movement of the interior handle to retract a latch causes the biasing member to move the interior locking actuator toward the unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLC
    Inventor: Sundar Raj Dore Vasudevan
  • Patent number: 9181730
    Abstract: An improved driving structure of an electronic lock includes an outdoor assembly, a lock core, an indoor assembly, and a latch bolt. The outdoor assembly is mounted to an outside surface of a door panel. The indoor assembly is mounted to an inside surface of the door panel. The lock core is arranged between the outdoor assembly and the indoor assembly and coupled thereto. The lock core is operatively coupled to the latch bolt. As such, an improved structure of an electronic lock is constructed. When a user enters a correct combination of codes, the electrical valve of the lock core stretches the projection block outward to engage the second stopper so as to allow the exterior handle and the lock core to be operated synchronously for unlocking. Without the combination of codes, a key may be used to unlock the door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Fu-Chang Peng
  • Patent number: 8882162
    Abstract: A locking system enabling selective handle turning direction to operate an unlocking mechanism is provided. The system comprises a handle, a gear rack driven linearly by rotation of the handle, and a plate removably coupled to the gear rack by a coupling means, wherein the plate moves in a first linear direction in response to handle rotation. When the coupling means is in a first position to couple the plate to the gear rack, a clockwise rotation of the handle displaces the plate in the first linear direction. When the coupling means is in a second position to couple the plate to the gear rack, a counter-clockwise rotation of the handle displaces the plate in the first linear direction. Movement of the plate in the first direction operates the unlocking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Hanchett Entry Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan K. Uyeda
  • Patent number: 8844330
    Abstract: A cylindrical lockset comprises a multiple-compartment lock cage subassembly. A retractor is housed within a middle lock cage compartment. Spindle return torsion springs, for biasing corresponding handle-carrying spindles to their default positions, are housed within axially adjacent lock cage compartments. A torque plate transfers torque from the lock cage subassembly to relatively radially distal trim posts. A knob catch assembly seated in each handle-carrying spindle comprises a generally elliptically-shaped wrap around catch spring and a knob catch backup washer to resist axial loads produced by efforts to pull a handle off of the spindle. A key spindle provides a dog travel window defined by a closed, continuous edge of the key spindle, which window is positioned opposite of an axially-extending seam of the key spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Townsteel Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Moon, Michael J. Wright
  • Patent number: 8783076
    Abstract: A lock box for an electronic lock with lock box for an electromechanical lock comprising a housing with a first follower half that has a form-closed connection with a first handle for actuating the lock, with the first follower half having an actuating element for an unlocking linkage, a second follower half having a form-closed connection with a second handle for actuating the lock, restoring elements, a coupling element which in rest position (a) enables the first and the second follower half to move relative to one another and when in operating position (b) enables the two follower halves to be connected with one another, a motor, a control device as well as an energy supply, with the coupling element being provided with a pivotable articulated arm supported on the housing, said arm when in actuating position (b) engaging with recesses arranged in both follower halves so that when the second handle is actuated the lock can be opened via the second follower half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: G. Schwepper Beschlag GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Manfred Schwenk, Ulrich Bauer
  • Patent number: 8677792
    Abstract: Door lock apparatus, comprising in combination an elongated housing having input code selectors on the housing, to enable door locking and/or unlocking via a locking element, a locking handle protruding from the housing, a coupling in the housing having parts that interfit to enable force transmission between the handle and element, and a coupling mechanism responsive to code selection to control coupling of the parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Adams Rite Manufacturing Co.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8674832
    Abstract: A wireless bolt lock remote is disclosed. The wireless bolt lock remote includes a control circuit adapted for use with a bolt lock system and configured to detect a locked state and an unlocked state of a bolt lock, and upon detection of a change in state to wirelessly transfer a status to identity the detected state to an alarm system. The control circuit is wirelessly coupled to the alarm system for wireless communication. The wireless bolt lock remote includes a power source to supply power to the control circuit. Associated systems and methods for remote wireless security for bolt locks also are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Tregnel Kynta Thomas
  • Patent number: 8631670
    Abstract: A lock for a sliding door or window including a latching linkage and an inner manual lever, that allows movement of the latching linkage between a locked and an unlocked position by means of the manual lever and by operation of a inside or outside key barrel, but also allows deadlocking of the latching linkage in its locked position so that operation of the manual lever to unlock the latching linkage is prevented. It is however, desirable that the lock be operable to lock the lock from the inside by a convenient operation of the manual lever when the user is inside the house. It is further desirable that the door is able to be deadlocked by a key from the inside or the outside in a manner that prevents unlocking of the door by the manual handle, since a house owner may find it inconvenient to have to walk around the outside of their house locking the doors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand Architectural Hardware Limited
    Inventors: Edward Norton Sieglaar, Peter Mark Hill
  • Patent number: 8579337
    Abstract: A handle assembly is provided for a vehicle passenger door or compartment door and has a free floating paddle when the door or compartment is locked. The paddle is pivotally mounted on the exterior of the handle housing, while a logic assembly is mounted on the interior of the housing. The logic assembly includes a pivotal drive plate, a pivotal driven plate, and a pivotal lock arm. The drive plate is independent of the driven plate when the door is locked. The drive plate and driven plate moving in unison when the door is unlocked and the paddle is opened, thereby opening the latch mechanism for the vehicle compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Trimark Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew L. Hidding, Toby Schwickerath
  • Patent number: 8561443
    Abstract: A clutch for an electronic door lock includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a spring, a rheological fluid, and a plunger. The second shaft has an aperture therein and is axially co-aligned with the first shaft and is rotatably mounted adjacent the rotatable first shaft. The spring is disposed in the aperture in the second shaft. The rheological fluid is held within the aperture and is capable of changing viscosities in response to the application of an electrical current across the fluid. The plunger is biased by the spring into selective coupling engagement with the first shaft and is capable of selective motion into the aperture in response to contact by a camming surface of the first shaft due to relative rotation of the first shaft with respect to the second shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: UTC Fire & Security Corporation
    Inventors: Fanping Sun, Zaffir A. Chaudhry, John M. Milton-Benoit, Ulf J. Jonsson
  • Patent number: 8544302
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed towards an anti-vandalism electronic cylinder lock (10). The lock comprising a cylinder housing (30), an electronic cylinder lock mechanism, an inside knob (26), and an outside knob (100), the outside knob (100) being configured for assuming a first non-accessible, non-operable, retracted position, and a second, accessible operative position, in which the outside knob (100) projects from the cylinder housing (30).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Knock N'Lock Ltd.
    Inventor: Ilan Goldman
  • Patent number: 8539802
    Abstract: A device and a method are provided for transmitting a movement as well as corresponding forces or moments and in particular a rotational movement, wherein the transmission only takes place in a coupled state but not in a decoupled state. Devices and methods of this kind are in particular used in the field of lock devices, such as door or safe locks and the like. The device, in particular for a movement as well as corresponding forces and/or moments comprises a drive and a take-off, wherein the drive and take-off are coupled via a coupling element in such a manner that in the decoupled state a movement of the drive causes a movement of the coupling element which is not suitable for transmitting a movement of the drive to the take-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Simonvoss Technologies AG
    Inventor: Herbert Meyerle
  • Patent number: 8539801
    Abstract: Handle device for operating doors, windows and the like, comprising a first element, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a second element, and a coupling device which is connected to the first and the second element and is designed to selectively allow or prevent relative rotation about the axis of rotation between the first and the second element, the coupling device comprising an outer coupling member (3, 50) and an inner coupling member (5, 31), which is concentrically accommodated, rotatable about the axis of rotation, in the outer coupling member. The handle device comprises at least one engaging member (20), which is radially displaceable in the inner coupling member (5, 31), and an activating member (12, 60) which is accommodated in the inner coupling member and axially displaceable therein, parallel to the axis of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: ASSA OEM AB
    Inventor: Johan Calleberg
  • Patent number: 8516865
    Abstract: An improved clutch mechanism for electromechanical lock cylinders is disclosed. The aim of the invention is to improve the performance of the clutch mechanism and to increase the battery life of the motor which is included in the electromechanical lock cylinder. The improved clutch mechanism comprises an electromagnetic motor (2) with a threaded spindle (3) on its shaft; and a movable cart (4), which comprises a resilient device determined by two front springs (26) joined together at one of their ends by a common transverse portion (26?) engaged in a valley of the spindle (3) thread, which moves the movable cart (4) by means of the common transverse portion (26?) between a disengaged position and an engaged position, such that in both positions the common transverse portion (26?) carries out a continuous thrust on the spindle (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Salto Systems, S.L.
    Inventor: Carlos Ferreira Sánchez
  • Patent number: 8505345
    Abstract: A door lock assembly includes a press button disposed within an inner drive tube and an inner handle. A cam mechanism is provided to associate with the press button and the inner drive tube to rotate the press button when the press button is pressed axially. The cam mechanism includes an inclined cam groove/slot which is formed in one of the inner drive tube and the press button and which extends substantially in a helical direction, and a cam protrusion formed on the other one of the inner drive tube and the press button and extending into the cam groove/slot. A press button rod is connected to the press button for simultaneous rotation with the press button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands Taiwan, Inc.
    Inventors: Chia-Min Sun, Sheen-Youl Gao, Song-Gen Shyu
  • Patent number: 8490445
    Abstract: A door lock includes a first driven wheel connected drivenly to a motor and having two resilient driving elements, and a second driven wheel connected drivenly to a rotary handle and the first driven wheel. The second driven wheel has a driven element disposed between and driven by the driving elements so that the second driven wheel moves to a first or second position to place a latch bolt in a latching or unlatching position. When the latch bolt is jammed, the second driven wheel is inoperative. However, as the driving elements are resilient, the first driven wheel can continue its rotation without being obstructed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Shyang Chiou, Chia-Min Sun, Yu-Ting Huang, Yu-Le Lin
  • Patent number: 8479544
    Abstract: An auto-unlock assembly for a tubular lock has a rotating pipe, a rotating mount, a positioning board, a rotating spindle, a limiting mount, an retaining board and a limiting spring. The rotating pipe has a through hole. The rotating mount is connected to the rotating pipe and has two connecting wings. The positioning board is mounted in the rotating mount and has a body and two positioning wings. The rotating spindle is rotatably mounted through the rotating pipe and the positioning board via the rotating mount and has two protruding blocks. The limiting mount is mounted around the rotating spindle and has an acting face, a limiting recess and two mounting recesses. The retaining board is mounted around the rotating spindle, abuts the limiting mount and has a base and two protruding lugs. The limiting spring is mounted around the rotating spindle and abuts the retaining board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Eversafety Precision Industry (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiu-Feng Liu, Ming Chai
  • Patent number: 8365561
    Abstract: An electric door lock includes a door latch mechanism movable between latching and unlatching positions, a manual operation mechanism, and first and second rotatable members. The manual operation mechanism is manually operable to drive movement of the door latch mechanism between the latching and unlatching positions. The first rotatable member is rotatable about an axis, and includes a rotary body and a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism is disposed resiliently on the rotary body and is movable parallel to the axis toward and away from the rotary body. The second rotatable member is coupled to the manual operation mechanism for co-rotation therewith, and has one side that confronts the first rotatable member and that is provided with a pushed unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Yeong Du Trading Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jing-Chen Chang
  • Patent number: 8356499
    Abstract: An electric lock includes an outer door assembly, a nexus, an inner door assembly, and a latch bolt. The outer lock assembly is arranged to an outer side of a door. The nexus is connected to the outer door assembly. The inner door assembly is connected to the nexus and arranged to an inner side of the door. The latch bolt is connected to a latch bolt retaining unit of the nexus. An actuator of the nexus will move an engagement rod and a protruded block forward to engage an outer handle to the nexus for opening the door when inputting a correct password to the electric lock. The door can be opened by a proper key also. The nexus will be isolated from the outer handle to prevent damage to the nexus when a user does not have a right key and a correct password to the electric lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Fu Chang Locks Mfg Corp.
    Inventor: Fu-Chang Peng
  • Patent number: 8353189
    Abstract: An override mechanism is for an electronic door lock assembly that includes a handle, a retractor and an electronic clutch mechanism with a movable coupler and an actuator. The coupler operatively connects the handle with the retractor when the coupler is located in an engaged position and the actuator is operable to displace the coupler between a nonengaged position and the engaged position. The override mechanism includes a movable override member configured to displace the clutch coupler between the nonengaged and engaged positions. The override member also retains the clutch coupler at the engaged position when the override member is disposed at an unlock position and prevents displacement of the coupler during actuator operation when the override member is disposed at a lockout position. Further, a manual drive, preferably including a cylinder lock, is configured to displace the override member between the unlock and lockout positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company
    Inventors: Victor Bogdanov, John E. Walsh, III, George Frolov, Alfred S. Levesque
  • Patent number: 8272241
    Abstract: An electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes an escutcheon including a first aperture. A non-circular spring cage extends through the first aperture, and the spring cage includes a second aperture. A spring cage spindle at least partially extends through the second aperture, and the spring cage spindle extends from the spring cage and includes a third aperture. A key cylinder is received in the third aperture. A handle including a fourth aperture receives the key cylinder and the spring cage spindle, and a fastener is received by the handle. The fastener is configured to couple the handle to the spring cage spindle and inhibit movement of the handle with respect to the spring cage spindle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Schlage Lock Company
    Inventors: James W. Brown, James W. Overbey, Alfred S. Levesque
  • Patent number: 8272242
    Abstract: A mechanical-combination door lock has a housing assembly, a lever assembly, a disable mechanism and a combination mechanism. The housing assembly is adapted to securely mount on a door. The lever assembly is mounted though the housing assembly and has a lock body, a lock bolt, an outer lever, an inner lever, a lock core, a lock rod and a linking gear wheel. The disable mechanism is mounted in the housing assembly above the lever assembly and has a retaining ring, a resetting resilient element and a turning rod. The combination mechanism is mounted in the housing assembly and has a pintle, multiple sleeves and multiple wheels. The mechanical-combination door lock has mechanical-combination detection and resetting functions and is allowed to be temporarily disabled while the door is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Miko Lee, Hung-Lin Liao
  • Patent number: 8256253
    Abstract: A kind of cylindrical lock, this lock able to be installed on a door, includes: one transmission structure which can operate a drive base, this drive base gearing a latch mechanism; this latch mechanism having: one tubular shaped element, which can be coupled to a handle for actuation; a tube, which can be rotated and inserted into the tubular shaped element; one pushing part, having one side with at least one pushing section, this pushing section able to push the drive base at the appropriate time; a collar, which can be set on one end of the tubular shaped element, a meshing section formed on one end of the collar; an engaging element, partly installed in this pushing part, one meshing section formed on this engaging element, and this engaging element having at least one pushable section; one rotating part, having at least one pushing portion, each pushing portion at the appropriate time pushing the adjacent pushable section of the engaging element; one lock set, having a lock core linked to one transmissio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Tong Lung Metal Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Po-Yang Chen, Tsung-Chung Huang, Ju-Lin Yang, Yu-Ting Huang, Chia-Min Sun
  • Patent number: 8141400
    Abstract: A keypad lockset adapted for deadbolt as well as lever locks, and having as a first embodiment an exterior gear train, an interior gear train, and an electronically controlled clutch for coupling the gear trains when engaged and for uncoupling the gear trains when the clutch is disengaged, so that when the clutch is engaged rotation of an external thumb turn will permit the door latch to be withdrawn and thus to permit opening of the door, and a mechanical override mechanism that can be operated in case of electrical failure, and in which clutch mechanism and the override mechanism both operate through the single, standard 2 and ? inch door preparation hole, or alternatively as a second embodiment, a keypad lockset in which two four-bar mechanical linkages are used in place of gears as means to actuate the clutch, and alternatively to provide for a pass-through override function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Emtek Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Birk Cliff Sorensen, Ping Hsien Tsai, Wai Pang Wong, John Edward Walsh, Louis Romo Martinez
  • Patent number: 8127883
    Abstract: A safety interlock system for hand operated vehicle accelerator control systems is disclosed which permits a hand operated accelerator control system to be immobilized so that it cannot be activated unintentionally or accidentally by an individual operator who is not familiar with a vehicle so equipped. The safety interlock system may be selectively activated by the vehicle operator manually directly by mechanical means or remotely by means of a switch-controlled hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical activator. An indicator system is provided which indicates the status of the safety interlock system to the vehicle operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: John Livingston Kazanchy
  • Patent number: 8113021
    Abstract: A door lock with an improved structure is disclosed. It has a turning device that includes a positioning base. The positioning base is mounted with a circular spacer with a lock control device therein. A connecting shaft for driving the lock control device is provided with a limiting element that has a protruded stopping part at its end. The lock has a lock core whose one end allows the insertion and turning of a key. Its other end is connected with the connecting shaft and has grooves, so that the stopping part of the limiting element blocks the lock core when the door is locked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Imperial (Asia) Limited
    Inventor: Miao-Hsueh Tsai
  • Patent number: 8079238
    Abstract: A lock device includes an actuating lever pivotally engaged in a lock housing for actuating a deadbolt of a latch device, two rotary mechanisms pivotally engaged in the housing and each having a rotary member pivotally engaged in a casing for coupling to an outdoor handle and an indoor handle, and the rotary member of one of the rotary mechanisms is secured to the casing for allowing the rotary member and the casing of the rotary mechanism to be rotated relative to the lock housing with the indoor handle only, and for preventing the outdoor handle from being brutally rotated by the unauthorized persons and for preventing the lock device from being destroyed or damaged by the unauthorized persons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Thase Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching Tien Lin
  • Patent number: 8033147
    Abstract: An electronically controlled lock with a single throw acting as a passage lock and also as a deadbolt lock is provided by the invention. The lock is equipped with an electronic activation device on its exterior housing and a door lever on its internal housing. A user unlocks the door from outside by touching an electronic key against the electronic activation device. After the door is unlocked, the throw acts as a passage lock. The door can be locked internally by moving the door lever from a horizontal position upwardly to a vertical position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: HandyTrac Systems, LLC
    Inventors: John Lie-Nielsen, Tibor Szenti
  • Patent number: 8011215
    Abstract: A disengageable cylinder for a motor vehicle lock mechanism includes a fixed stator, a sleeve, a rotor, a driver, and an indexer. The sleeve is mounted in rotation about its axis in the stator, and is fixed axially with respect to the stator. The rotor is mounted in rotation in the sleeve and is fixed axially in the sleeve. Further, the rotor includes tumblers which can move radially under the action of a key intended to be inserted axially into the rotor. The driver provides a coupling between the rotor and a cam actuator, when the key is appropriate. The indexer can move axially between rest and disengagement positions and is under the effect of a rotation of the sleeve with respect to the stator subsequent to the rotor being rotated by means of an inappropriate key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventor: Christian Flandrinck
  • Patent number: 8006525
    Abstract: A transmission device for a door lock has a solenoid switch, a driven device and a linkage assembly. The solenoid switch has a solenoid core, a guide tube, a sleeve and a clutch cap. The guide tube is mounted in the solenoid core and has a connecting end. The connecting end is formed on one end of the guide tube and protrudes out of the solenoid core. The sleeve is mounted slidably in the solenoid core and around the guide tube and has at least one engaging tab formed on and protruding from the sleeve at one end adjacent to the connecting end of the guide tube. The clutch cap is mounted around the connecting end of the guide tube and has at least one engaging notch selectively and detachably engaging respectively with a corresponding engaging tab on the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chao-Ming Huang, Chi-Ming Chen
  • Patent number: 8001818
    Abstract: A clutch mechanism permits a pulling movement to be transferred or not to the bolt of a lock when turning the internal or external handles attached to separate square-section shafts belonging to clutch elements and which can have independent rotation or they can do so integrally. A first clutch element connected to the outside handle possesses a prismatic projection with a radial orifice into which fits a pulling pin assisted by a spring and which is able to be displaced in order to be introduced into a slot of a second clutch element. The movement is controlled by a motor with a worm-screw linked to a spring which can displace a thruster rocker arm which makes contact with the pulling pin. The mechanism also includes an emergency device having a rod and another spring linked to the thruster rocker arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Salto Systems, S.L.
    Inventors: Juan Antonio Imedio Ocaña, Carlos Ferreira Sánchez
  • Patent number: 7997108
    Abstract: A disengageable cylinder for a motor vehicle lock mechanism includes a fixed stator, a sleeve, a rotor, a driver, and an indexer. The sleeve is mounted in rotation about its axis in the stator, and is fixed axially with respect to the stator. The rotor is mounted in rotation in the sleeve and is fixed axially in the sleeve. The driver is connected in translation on the rotor. The indexer, which can move axially between rest and disengagement positions, is connected in translation on the stator. When an appropriate key is inserted in the rotor, the driver couples the rotor and a cam actuator in rotation, releasing the lock. When an inappropriate key is inserted, the rotor and sleeve rotate, causing the indexer to move toward the cam actuator. Because the indexer is rotationally immovable as a result of its connection with the stator, the cam actuator cannot rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventor: Christian Flandrinck
  • Patent number: 7997109
    Abstract: A disengageable lock for a motor vehicle locking system includes a fixed stator, a sleeve, a rotor, a driver, and an indexer. The sleeve is mounted rotatably in the stator and is fixed axially relative to the stator. The rotor is mounted rotatably in the sleeve and is fixed axially in the sleeve. The driver is connected in disengageable rotation on the rotor. The indexer, which is axially mobile between rest and disengagement positions, is connected in translation in the stator by ribs surrounding the sleeve. When an appropriate key is inserted in the rotor, the driver couples the rotor and a cam actuator in rotation, releasing the lock. When an inappropriate key is inserted, the rotor and the sleeve rotate, causing the indexer to move toward the cam actuator. Because the indexer is rotationally immovable as a result of its connection with the stator, the cam actuator cannot rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Valeo Securite Habitacle
    Inventor: Christian Flandrinck
  • Patent number: 7966854
    Abstract: It comprises a carriage (4) displaceable forwards and backwards by means of a spindle (3) actuated by a motor (2), the carriage (4) containing clutch pins (12) so that in the forward displacement the engagement takes place with a clutch disc (22) integral with which is an eccentric, whose rotation will cause the actuation of the lock in which the unit is fitted. In its displacements the carriage (4) is guided in rods (8) provided in the corresponding cover (5) of a rotor (1) in which the motor (2) and carriage (4) assembly is housed. The clutch pins (12) are connected to pushing springs (13) for pushing them towards the emergency position and therefore that of engagement when those pins (12) are facing the holes (23) of the disc (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Salto Systems, S.L.
    Inventor: Juan Imedio Ocaña
  • Patent number: 7954591
    Abstract: A safety interlock system for hand operated vehicle accelerator control systems is disclosed which permits a hand operated accelerator control system to be immobilized so that it cannot be activated unintentionally or accidentally by an individual operator who is not familiar with a vehicle so equipped. The safety interlock system may be selectively activated by the vehicle operator manually directly by mechanical means or remotely by means of a switch-controlled hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical activator. An indicator system is provided which indicates the status of the safety interlock system to the vehicle operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Inventor: John Livingston Kazanchy
  • Patent number: 7950489
    Abstract: A safety interlock system for left foot operated vehicle accelerator control systems is disclosed which permits a left foot operated accelerator control system to be immobilized so that it cannot be activated unintentionally or accidentally by an individual operator who is not familiar with a vehicle so equipped. The safety interlock system may be selectively activated by the vehicle operator manually directly by mechanical means or remotely by means of a switch-controlled hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical activator. An indicator system is provided which indicates the status of the safety interlock system to the vehicle operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventor: John Livingston Kazanchy
  • Patent number: 7918114
    Abstract: An actuator assembly is for a lock including a handle, a latch, a retractor for retracting the latch when the handle rotates, and a lock member displaceable between locked and unlocked positions, which either releasably couples the handle with the retractor or releasably prevents handle rotation. The actuator includes a motor having a shaft rotatable about an axis and a coupler spring disposed about the axis and having a first end coupled with the lock member and a second end. A drive member is coupled or integrally formed with the motor shaft and has a helical drive surface threadably engaged with the coupler spring second end, such that rotation of the shaft displaces the coupler spring along the axis to move the lock member between the locked and unlocked positions. Preferably, the drive member includes a spring coupled with the motor shaft and threadably engaged with the coupler spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Harrow Products LLC
    Inventor: John E. Walsh, III
  • Patent number: 7870772
    Abstract: An exterior lever lock device with a clutch assembly is mounted on a door, is connected to a bolt and an indoor lever lock device and has a lever assembly, a driving assembly, a clutch assembly and a driven assembly. The driven assembly has an inner sleeve and a locking panel fastened to the clutch assembly and selectively engaging the inner sleeve. Therefore, whenever the lever lock is locked or unlocked, as long as there is a turning force applied to the lever assembly, the lever assembly turns and is not broken easily. An endurance of the exterior lever lock device is prolonged for improved lock performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Eversafety Precision Industry (Tianjin) Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Ming-Ying Guo, Xiu-Feng Liu
  • Patent number: 7845201
    Abstract: An electronic access control device with an actuator that requires little energy to change between the coupled and decoupled states. The actuator can have levers that interact to bias the control actuator in the decoupled state. The actuator can be changed between coupled and decoupled states by magnetizing and demagnetizing an armature that interacts with the levers. The electronic lock can include a security apparatus that prohibits the electronic lock from changing between the coupled and decoupled states when an external magnetic field is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: SimonsVoss Technologies AG
    Inventors: Herbert Meyerle, Norbert Voss, Ludger Voss, James S. Marschalek, Warren A. Simonsen, Stefan Parhofer
  • Patent number: 7827837
    Abstract: An electro-mechanical lock assembly comprises a casing, an electric control mechanism and a manual control member. The casing has a base and an axial bore formed at the base. The manual control member is installed penetrating the axial bore of the casing and has a knob and a spindle coupled to the knob. The electric control mechanism is disposed within the casing and comprises a control switch, a rotatable member capable of actuating the control switch, a clutch gear capable of driving the rotatable member, a position member capable of controlling movement of the clutch gear and a motor capable of driving the clutch gear. The rotatable member is coupled to the spindle of the manual control member and has at least one first coupling portion. The clutch gear has at least one second coupling portion corresponding to the first coupling portion. The second coupling portion is capable of being moved along the spindle to catch with the first coupling portion of the rotatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lien-Hsi Huang, Shin-Han Lin
  • Patent number: 7818984
    Abstract: An electronic door locking apparatus having a mortise lock including dead bolt and latch bolt installed therein, which is able to easily open a door from the outside by inserting a metal card having a magnet installed inside if a power source such as a dry battery is not supplied or if the locking apparatus is not useable due to other mechanical defects, and also able to perform a lock function since a dead bolt is locked if a door handle of an outer unit is rotated upwards when there are defects in a driving motor or electronic components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Keicho Hightech, Inc.
    Inventor: Moon Sung Hwang
  • Publication number: 20100251788
    Abstract: A door lock includes an actuating lever attached to a housing and engaged with a handle shaft, a rotary member rotatably mounted to the housing and connected to the actuating lever with a slide plate and a rocker arm, a spindle rotatably engaged with the rotary member, a latch member slidably attached to the rotary member and engageable with the spindle, and a follower having an actuating finger for selectively disengaging the latch member from the spindle and for preventing the spindle from being rotated by the rotary member and the actuating lever when the door is locked, and for preventing the connecting mechanism between the dead bolt and the actuating lever from being damaged by the actuating lever brutally or forcedly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2009
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventor: Ching Tien Lin