Patents by Inventor Robert R. Zinck

Robert R. Zinck 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).

  • Sudden interlocking and teleunlocking mechanical assembly for a translation switch having automatic reinforced interlocker
    Patent number: 4723457
    Abstract: The sudden interlocking and unlocking mechanism of a translation switch comprises a spring interlocking and spring unlocking rocking device associated in line with a toggle joint mechanism used as interlocker. According to one characteristic of the invention the mechanical assembly of the translation switch includes a remote unlocking mechanism. According to another characteristic, the unlocking energy is used to automatically replace the toggle joint mechanism and its composite elements in position ready for engagement of the switch, that is, in position in which the articulation points of the mechanical assembly are aligned in the phase preceding the interlocking operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1988
    Assignee: Societe Anonyme Dite Socomec
    Inventors: Robert R. Zinck, Jacques J. Siat