Patents by Inventor Jildert GAASTRA

Jildert GAASTRA has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Assembly comprising a housing with a balancing spring break protection mechanism for a door system such as a sectional door system and a door system including the assembly
    Patent number: 11767696
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1) comprising a housing with a balancing spring break protection mechanism, said assembly (1) being configured for connecting a connector (15, 42), such as a bayonet connector, of a balancing spring of a sectional door system to said assembly, said housing being for connection with a fixed structure and comprising a first housing plate (5) comprising an opening (16) for receiving a balancing axle (60) of said sectional door system, said balancing axle (60) being connected to said balancing spring, and an aperture (11) for receiving said connector (15, 42), said spring break protection mechanism comprising a bearing and ratchet wheel unit (4, 7), said ratchet wheel (4) including a shaft (50) for receiving said balancing axle (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Assa Abloy Entrance Systems
    Inventor: Jildert Gaastra
  • AN ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOUSING WITH A BALANCING SPRING BREAK PROTECTION MECHANISM FOR A DOOR SYSTEM SUCH AS A SECTIONAL DOOR SYSTEM AND A DOOR SYSTEM INCLUDING THE ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20200165852
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly (1) comprising a housing with a balancing spring break protection mechanism, said assembly (1) being configured for connecting a connector (15, 42), such as a bayonet connector, of a balancing spring of a sectional door system to said assembly, said housing being for connection with a fixed structure and comprising a first housing plate (5) comprising an opening (16) for receiving a balancing axle (60) of said sectional door system, said balancing axle (60) being connected to said balancing spring, and an aperture (11) for receiving said connector (15, 42), said spring break protection mechanism comprising a bearing and ratchet wheel unit (4, 7), said ratchet wheel (4) including a shaft (50) for receiving said balancing axle (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventor: Jildert GAASTRA