Abstract: A foldable stroller includes a bottom support and a front support of a U shape with the opening backward; the bottom support including a bottom plastic part at the front end and two bottom branch pipes vertically pin-jointed to the bottom plastic part; a wheel is installed at the lower part of the bottom plastic part and the rear end of the bottom branch pipe, respectively; the front support comprises a front plastic part at the front end and two front branch pipes vertically pin-jointed to the front plastic part; the bottom plastic part is transversely pin-jointed to the front plastic part; the two front branch pipes are pin-jointed at the rear end with a push rod through an upper joint, respectively; the forepart of the push rod extends forward and is located at the lower part of the front branch pipe, and the push rod is provided at the front end with a lower joint that is locked with the front branch pipe; an X-shaped support is pin-jointed between the two lower joints and the bottom branch pipe; and the

Abstract: A passenger side airbag module assembly for restraining movement of an adult or a child is disclosed. The module has an airbag module housing holding an upper airbag, and a lower airbag positioned in front of the upper airbag. The module may have either a single inflator or two inflators. Upon deployment the lower airbag has an upper surface that extends outwardly from the housing in a substantially horizontal or lower than horizontal direction and the upper airbag extends with a lower surface adjacent to the upper surface of the lower airbag; the upper airbag being deployed adjacent to the windshield of the motor vehicle and above the lower airbag.

Abstract: Airbag deployment system for a vehicle having a passenger compartment includes airbags arranged to substantially fill the passenger compartment upon deployment, an inflator system for inflating the airbags and a crash sensor system coupled to the inflator system for directing the inflator system to inflate the airbag. Multiple housings may be arranged around the passenger compartment, each including at least one airbag. Some of the airbags may be interconnected to provide a primary airbag and at least one secondary airbag extending from the primary airbag. The inflator system may be an aspirated inflator system. The crash sensor system may be an anticipatory sensor system. The airbags may be film airbags. One-way valves may be arranged between adjacent airbags.

Abstract: An apparatus for assisting and guiding deployment of a side airbag through a deployment seam of a seat cover for a vehicle seat having a seat frame includes an airbag assembly connectable to a support portion of the seat back frame, an intensifier pocket having an inboard and outboard panel, and an elongate support rod releasably connectable to the seat back frame of the vehicle seat for closing and anchoring an opening in the pocket. Each panel has a first peripheral portion connected to opposite edges of the deployment seam in the seat cover to be forced open during inflation of the side airbag, second peripheral portions extending inwardly toward the seat back frame where the inboard and outboard panels are connected to one another, and third peripheral portions defining an opening in the pocket of sufficient size to allow the pocket to be positioned over the airbag assembly and support portion of the seat back frame.

Abstract: A supplemental inflation part is formed in a portion of an upper-end side inflation section of an airbag, the portion overlapping a B-pillar garnish. The supplemental inflation part has a semicircular shape that forms a push-out part. Folding the push-out part allows the upper-end side inflation section to be inflated largely at the initial stage of deployment of the airbag. Thus, the airbag is pushed toward the passenger compartment with greater force upon its deployment. Therefore, a terminal part of a headliner that covers the folded airbag is largely opened so that the airbag deploys smoothly downward along the side of the vehicle body in the passenger compartment without interference from the top end of the B-pillar garnish.

Abstract: A vertical cell is formed in a forward inflation section of an airbag. The vertical cell extends in a vehicle height direction at the rear of a pillar, and communicates through a bottom end of the vertical cell with a horizontal cell. When the inflation section is deployed, the folded horizontal cell or the lower side part of the airbag is pulled back toward the passenger compartment with respect to the side window opening. Accordingly, the horizontal cell deploys to an area below a bottom edge of the side window opening or a beltline in the passenger compartment on the inner side of a front side door.

Abstract: A snowmobile is provided with airbag systems including airbag bodies expanding from a portion near a steering handle bar respectively, one of the airbag bodies expanding rearward of a handle bar and outward of both the ends of the handle bar, and the other airbag body expanding toward a front side of rider's knees. Another airbag system includes an airbag body expanding from an upper surface of an engine hood on the front portion of a vehicle body frame and blowing up toward a windshield of the engine hood. The respective airbag systems are detachable from the vehicle body, and hence, can be stored indoors.

Abstract: The airbag apparatus includes an airbag housed in a folded state and an inflator for supplying inflation gas to the airbag. The inflator includes a first gas supply region and a second gas supply region respectively supplying inflation gas into the airbag under control of a control device. The first gas supply region is operable independently and in advance of the second gas supply region. The substance quantity of inflation gas supplied to the airbag by the first gas supply region per unit time at the time the first gas supply region operates independently and in advance of the second gas supply region is less than the substance quantity of inflation gas supplied to the airbag by the second gas supply region per unit time.

Abstract: The present invention facilitates the construction of a waterproof sensor assembly having, for example, a sensor main body arranged in a vehicle seat, a sensor terminal, a sensor terminal protection portion, a first packing having a hollow ring shape, a second packing having a hollow ring shape, a connector casing having a hollow ring shaped opening, and a connector cover for covering the opening connector casing opening. The sensor terminal protection portion has a hollow ring shape and is integrated with a periphery of the sensor main body. The sensor terminal is integrated with the sensor terminal protection portion such that the sensor terminal protrudes from an inner periphery of the sensor terminal protection portion toward an inside of the sensor terminal protection portion. The arrangement of the first and second packing and the connector case and cover provide a high performance waterproof sealing of the sensor and parts thereof.

Abstract: A gas generator has an outer housing with a gas outlet section having an outer wall. The gas outlet section has a first and a second outflow area. Each outflow area has a net thrust outflow direction. The net thrust outflow direction of the first outflow area has a first component in the lengthwise direction of the gas generator and the net thrust outflow direction of the second outflow area has a second component in the lengthwise direction of the gas generator. The first component is oriented opposite to the second component. The gas generator is arranged in an airbag module in a way that gas from the first and second outflow areas is guided into different inflatable sections of a gas bag.

Abstract: An inflator for an air-bag comprises a single gas bottle (1) containing the pressurised gas. The pressurised gas is a mixture including at least one oxidisable gas and at least one oxidising gas. The inflator incorporates a mechanism (20) to open the gas bottle to enable gas to flow from the gas bottle to the interior of an air-bag (13). There is an initiating device (30) within the air-bag in the form of a spark generator which generates a spark across electrodes (31) to ignite the mixture of gas from the gas bottle.

Abstract: An airbag having an airbag fabric skin (10) enclosing an interior gas space with a first edge (11) extending from a first end (11a) to a second end (11b), whereby an accommodation area (A) for a gas generator (20) is located at the first edge outside the gas spaced extending parallel the first edge (11), which exhibits an area (32) of a deflector element 930) which accommodates the gas generator. In order to ensure that the airbag unit consisting of gas generator and airbag halves in a thrust-neutral manner in case of a fire, deflector element (30) consists of a tubular, flexible element, whereby the deflector element (30) exhibits an upper and lower area (32, 36) whose lower area (36) is located inside the gas space (G). The deflector element is connected with the airbag skin in an intermediate area (34) which is located between upper and lower areas.

Abstract: An airbag and an airbag apparatus is provided including a right half and left half airbag, in which a stitching trouble therefore is saved, and a motor vehicle provided with the airbag apparatus. An airbag is formed of an inside panel extending from a tip end of a right half airbag up to a tip end of a left half airbag, while passing through each facing surface of both a right half airbag and the left half airbag, and a one-sheet outer panel constituting an outer surface of the right half airbag (right outer surface), an outer surface of the left half airbag (left outer surface), and a surface surrounding a base end chamber (mouth surface).

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety system for the interior of a motor vehicle. Said safety system comprises a dashboard and a flat damping cushion for absorbing the energy generated during an impact of a passenger's body part. The damping cushion is disposed directly on the surface of the dashboard which faces the interior of the motor vehicle, thus ensuring adequate freedom of movement for the passengers of the vehicle while the space enclosed by the dashboard is not reduced by integrated foam pads. In addition, the inventive system is easy and inexpensive to produce as the damping cushion can be easily mounted on a conventional or slightly modified dashboard.

Abstract: A tactical quick release seatbelt mechanism that attaches as an after-market enhancement to a pre-existing factory installed seatbelt. The tactical quick release seatbelt mechanism expedites exit from a factory-installed 3-point seatbelt, particularly in an emergency situation. The tactical quick release allows tactical users such as law enforcement, military personnel, drug enforcement personnel, Homeland Security personnel, etc. to exit a vehicle quickly, without delay or snag of tactical equipment (e.g., weapons, communications backpack, etc.) on the 3-point seatbelt, and without the need to take their eye of a given target by looking down for the seatbelt release button.

Abstract: A seat belt apparatus is disclosed that includes a rotatable spool connected to the seat belt webbing and at least one variable energy absorbing mechanism connected to an end of the rotatable spool. The variable energy absorbing mechanism may include a chamber configured to be filled with a fluid and a flexible member attached to an outer circumference of the rotatable spool within the chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device that after the belt slack present in a belt system has been removed by a tightening system, with the aid of a compressed gas stored in a tank generates a force via a piston/cylinder system in the belt system, which force has the necessary level in the event of an accident to stop the occupant. The impingement of the piston with the compressed gas in the tank can occur through the release of the breechblock piston secured with a blocking pin or also with a projectile destroying a membrane. The compressed gas located in the container can also be brought to the necessary operating pressure by a pyrotechnical propellant charge in the event of a collision, at which pressure a rupture membrane then breaks. The maximum level of the gas pressure can be influenced by a control valve. The reduction of the gas pressure after the end of the collision can be carried out through a throttle opening.

Abstract: To securely hold occupants without interruption during breakage caused by collision using each ECU in a system configuration based on a motorized seatbelt retractor having an ECU combined with a motor in which harness length along which many currents flow is made short. A main ECU and a subsidiary ECU each have functions corresponding to those are provided to a control unit for controlling a motor for a motorized seatbelt retractor, the main ECU determines output start conditions and transmits commands, and the subsidiary ECU autonomously performs detailed motor current control and the like. To securely hold occupants without interruption during breakage caused by collision using each ECU.

Abstract: A book jacket includes a thin, foldable transparent or translucent material. The jacket includes a generally rectangular body which is free of adhesive, and a plurality of flaps, extending from the body, the flaps having adhesive material. The jacket is fitted around a book by laying the book against the body, and folding the flaps onto the interior surfaces of the book covers so as to engage such surfaces adhesively. Thus, the book jacket is permanently affixed, by adhesive, the affixation being accomplished only by the flaps, and only at the interior surfaces of the book covers.

Abstract: A single-sheet registration-form-and-key-packet blank that may be printed on a general-purpose commercial printer during a registration process conducted by a commercial organization, such as a hotel or motel. The single-sheet registration-form-and-key-packet blank includes lines of perforations for separating the registration form from the key packet and for quickly folding the key packet in order to construct the key packet during the registration process. Additionally, the key-packet portion of the single-sheet registration-form-and-key-packet blank includes dye-cut slots for inserting magnetic key cards and metal keys.

Abstract: The invention relates to a security element (30) for securing valuables. Said element comprises at least one at least partial first layer (13) from a cholesteric liquid-crystalline material, an at least partial second layer (14) from a liquid-crystal material, and an at least partial additional layer (22) having a machine-readable feature that is at least partially covered by the first and second layer from the liquid-crystalline material.

Abstract: A facestock releasably adhered to a liner sheet is die cut to form one or two compact disc labels, and two diametrically opposed tabs on each compact disc label and located so that one edge of the tab is in contact with one of the compact disc labels and is perforated. The liner side of the tab also has a die cut patterned so that it generally follows the outline of the tab, but which forms a shape which is inside of and slightly smaller than the face cut tab pattern. After the label sheet has passed through a printer or copier and the desired indicia has been printed on the labels, at least one of the tabs is pushed through from the reverse side of the sheet, or pulled through via a sheet opening partially separating the tab from the rest of the sheet. The tab, which is mostly free of exposed adhesive in that it is still laminated to the die cut section of release liner, is then grasped from the face side, and lifted upward, pulling the compact disc label away from the label sheet.

Abstract: A printed article is disclosed having a light transmissive substrate having a reverse printed region on a surface thereof in the form of a plurality of very closely spaced printed lines or regions. The printed regions and spaces therebetween are subsequently flood coated with special effect ink such as optically variable ink wherein the ink particle size is on average greater than the gap between reverse printed regions. The image is viewed from the non-printed side of the substrate and very fine lines of the special effect flood coated special effect ink appear as very clear sharp lines having a fine resolution. This eliminates the typical jagged edges that would otherwise be seen if the inked region was not present. This effect is due to the first printed inked regions or lines forming a mask through which the flood coated ink is seen.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of imagery or items comprising imagery using semiconductor processing or fabrication techniques and methods of using such techniques to make imagery. For example, according to one embodiment, a method of making imagery having nano-scale or micro-scale portions can include providing a silicon wafer, coating the silicon wafer with a layer of oxide, depositing a layer of photoresist onto the oxide layer, and removing a patterned portion of the photoresist to expose a patterned portion of the oxide layer. The method can also include removing at least some of the patterned portion of the oxide such that the patterned portion of the oxide layer has a predetermined thickness resulting in a predetermined viewable color. The patterned portion of the oxide layer can define at least one of the nano-scale or micro-scale portions.

Abstract: A segment (1) is an integrally formed plastic unit comprising an inner-surface plate constituting an inner circumferential surface and lateral plates and end plates that are vertically arranged on a rim of the inner-surface plate. The segments are linked in a circumferential direction and in a pipe length direction to construct the rehabilitating pipe. A pipe unit (10) is made from segments linked in the circumferential direction. A band (30) is attached for encircling the outer circumference of the pipe unit and restraining same. A fastening force is produced on the band by a metal fastener, and the pipe unit is restrained in a fastened state by the band. Therefore, the pipe unit does not readily deform due to external forces, and the strength of the rehabilitating pipe itself can be increased.

Abstract: A fitting for a conduit is provided with first and second fitting components, a gripping member, and a live-loading mechanism. The first fitting component is adapted to receive a conduit along a central axis. The gripping member includes a gripping portion adapted to engage the conduit when the gripping member is tightened to the conduit. The second fitting component is adapted to be joined to the first fitting component to provide a seal between the gripping member and at least one of the first and second fitting components. The live-loading mechanism is adapted to hold the gripping portion in live-loaded engagement with the conduit when the first fitting component is separated from the second fitting component.

Abstract: A quick disconnect coupling including a first hub, a shaft fixedly connected to the first hub, the shaft being non-round in cross-section, and a second hub having a non-round recess extending therethrough, the non-round recess being sized to closely receive the shaft such that the second hub is capable of sliding along the shaft and is prevented from rotating about the shaft, wherein rotation of the first hub results in corresponding rotation of the second hub.

Abstract: An insulation shield for covering insulation disposed about a pipe includes an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis between a first end and a second end. The elongated body includes a cylindrical tube wall extending along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The tube wall has an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines an elongated channel adapted to receive pipe insulation tubing. A slit extends from the first end to the second end and is defined by a first edge and a second edge and parallel to the longitudinal axis. An elongated hinge is parallel to the longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end.

Abstract: (Subject) The aim is to provide a tube end connector which connects a first tubular member and a second tubular member while securing sealing performance. (Solving Means) The tube end connector according to the present invention is provided with a band spring 4b which covers both outer surface of an end portion of a zeolite membrane covered ceramic tube 1 and outer surface of an end portion of a metal tube 5 in conditions of connecting the end portion of the zeolite membrane covered ceramic tube 1 and the end portion of the metal tube 5; and a fluorine elastomer 3b which is placed at the region between the band spring 4b and the outer surfaces both of the zeolite membrane covered ceramic tube 1 and the metal tube 5, and which has elasticity.

Abstract: A connector is provided for selectively coupling one or more lines or wires (19?, 19?) to a receiving and/or transporting device (27). The connector comprises at least one line or wire receiving ferrule (7) having a plurality of line and/or wire receiving holes (17?-17?) each capable of receiving one of said one or more lines or wires (19?, 19?), wherein said connector further comprises a body (3) for receiving said ferrule (7) and clamping means (9, 11) for exerting a force on said ferrule (7) in order to simultaneously exert a line or wire clamping force on all said line and/or wire receiving holes (17?-17?). In this way all the fluid lines or wires can be clamped at the same time.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting a traditional air chute to an air hose delivering preconditioned air to an aircraft includes an adapter system. The adapter system includes a flexible stage having an exterior surrounding a hollow interior configured to receive air from the air hose and deliver the air to the air chute. The adapter system also includes a rotational stage coupled to the flexible stage and having an exterior surrounding a hollow interior configured to receive air from the air hose and deliver the air to the air chute. The flexible stage is adjustable relative to the rotational stage to selectively move the hollow interior of the flexible stage between extending along a common axis through the air chute and the rotational stage and not extending along the common axis.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a connection structure that can minimize the formation of cracks of a connector or leakage of liquid. In the structure, a female thread (34) formed on the inner peripheral surface of lock ring (28) in a male connector (22) engages a male thread (25) on the outer peripheral surface of a female connector (21) when the male connector and the female connector are screwed to each other. Further, protrusion strips (26a), (26b) are formed on the rear side portion of the male thread on the outer peripheral surface of female connector, and notches (35a), (35b) that can engage with said protrusion strips are set on the tip portion of lock ring (28). As a result, when the male thread and the female thread are screwed to each other, the screwed state is appropriate when protrusion strips and notches are engaged with each other.

Abstract: A threaded connection between adjacent tubular members includes a pin member providing an external wedge thread and a box member providing an internal wedge thread, wherein the internal wedge thread corresponds with the external wedge thread. Further, the threaded connection includes at least one interruption along a helical thread length of one of the external wedge thread and the internal wedge thread and at least two regions along an axial length of the threaded connection where the external wedge thread and the internal wedge thread form a thread seal.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is disclosed for joining pipe elements to one another end-to-end. First and second rings are attached to an end of each pipe element. Each ring has an outwardly facing surface with a groove which receives a sealing member. A band is positioned in overlying relation surrounding the rings when the pipe ends are arranged in end-to-end relationship. The band has an inwardly facing surface engaged with the sealing members. The band also has oppositely disposed end faces. End plates are attached to each end face. The end plates project radially inwardly in overlapping engagement with the rings to retain the pipe elements in end-to-end relation within the band.

Abstract: An improved tubular system for transporting a fluid at high temperature and high pressure is described wherein the improved tubular system includes a first rigid tubular segment having an axial bore including a male connector end fitting portion terminating at a proximal end thereof, the male connector end fitting portion comprising a radial shoulder surface having an outer circumferential rim, the radial shoulder surface being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first rigid tubular segment, the male connector end fitting portion further comprises an end fitting body section exhibiting a frusto conical configuration slpingly extending a specified length from the circumferential rim toward the proximal end of the tubular segment; a seal member fixed on a tubular surface of the first tubular member at the terminus of the end fitting body section, with the proviso that the seal member is fixed on the tubular surface in the absence of a groove in the first tubular surface; and a second rigid tubular seg

Abstract: A clamp member for coupling a removable fluid conduit to a fluid conduit is disclosed. The removable fluid conduit may include a first interactive member for interaction with a second interactive member of the clamp member to couple the removable fluid component to the clamp member. The clamp member may include one or more gripping members to engage an exterior surface of the fluid conduit.

Abstract: A split ring assembly for maintaining a releasable pipe coupling, of the type having a female portion having two pivoted opposite cam lever arms and a circumferentially grooved male portion, in an engaged position comprising: two generally semicircular ring portions hinged together on one side and provided with a latch mechanism on a diametrically opposite side; wherein each ring portion is notched to receive a swinging end portion of one of the cam lever arms; and wherein each ring portion is sized to closely surround the female portion of the pipe coupling. Then when the ring assembly surrounds said female portion and the pivoted arms, closing the latch mechanism visibly ensures that the coupling portions remain locked together. The split ring assembly is a rugged visibly convincing assurance that a coupling will not inopportunely open. It can be manipulated by an operator wearing heavy gloves in subzero weather or during a snow storm.

Abstract: A system of providing energy includes a transmitter for sending wirelessly a first type of energy and at least a second type of energy different from the first type of energy. The system includes a receiver for receiving wirelessly the first type of energy and converting it to usable energy. A transmitter for transmitting power wirelessly. A receiver for receiving wirelessly transmitted power. A method for providing energy.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine has a combustion chamber having a spark plug arranged thereat. A crankcase supports a crankshaft. An intake for introducing fuel and combustion air into the combustion chamber is provided. An exhaust for exhausting combustion gases from the combustion chamber is provided. A piston is connected to the crankshaft and drives the crankshaft in rotation. A wheel member is connected to the crankshaft and rotates with the crankshaft. An alternator driven by the crankshaft supplies electric power to a consumer. The alternator is arranged within a radial boundary of the wheel member and external to the crankcase. The alternator has a stator and a rotor, wherein the crankshaft penetrates the stator and wherein the rotor is fixedly connected to the wheel member.

Abstract: An air compression system for use on the ocean surface comprising an air compressor within a moveable float. The float also contains a drive rack engaged with a drive gear wherein the float moves substantially vertically up and down on the drive rack in response to ocean waves. The float also includes a retention spring to return the float vertically upward and a drive pulley connected to the drive gear moving in response to the float moving along the drive rack and powering the air compressor within the float. Also included is a method of utilizing wave motion to compress air comprising the steps of installing a float at the ocean surface wherein the float can move substantially up and down in response to wave motion and installing a drive rack within the float wherein one end of the drive rack is fixed to a beam that is relatively stable.

Abstract: A wind power installation comprising a rotor, a generator for generating electric power, at least one rotatably mounted rotor blade displaceable about its longitudinal axis for adjusting the angle of attack, and an auxiliary generator for generating electric power for at least one consumer, characterized in that the auxiliary generator produces electricity for a controller for the rotor blade adjustment and for a drive for adjusting the angle of attack of at least one rotor blade at a lower range of rotational speed in comparison to the rotational speed in normal operation, wherein the controller for the angle of attack is controlled or regulated for sustained operation in the range of the rotational speed.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a wind energy plant, with a synchronous generator and a superimposition gearbox, which is connected between rotor and generator, and the gear ratio of which is adjusted by a control unit, characterised in that a mode of operation is provided in which the generator is connected to the electric grid, and the generator shaft is uncoupled from the rotor shaft via the superimposition gearbox.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a wind energy plant, with a synchronous generator, a superimposition gearbox, which is connected between rotor shaft and generator shaft, and a drive unit, wherein before connecting the synchronous generator to the electric grid, the drive unit drives the synchronous generator until the same has reached its rated rotational speed.

Abstract: In order to provide a high electric power for an aircraft via a generator driven by the engine, an additional free turbine is included in the hot-gas flow of the engine, which—equipped with generator-starter magnets (9) and surrounded by annularly arranged generator-starter coils (12)—forms a generator-starter turbine (5) and is connected to the high-pressure shaft (1) via an overrunning clutch (15), and hence, is also used for starting the engine.

Abstract: An electrical assembly for use in various operating environments such as a casing of a combustion turbine 10 is provided. The assembly may include an electrical energy-harvesting device 51 disposed in a component within the casing of the turbine to convert a form of energy present within the casing to electrical energy. The harvesting device is configured to generate sufficient electrical power for powering one or more electrical devices therein without assistance from an external power source. One example of electrical devices wholly powered by the energy harvesting device may be a sensor 50 connected for sensing a condition of the component within the casing during operation of the combustion turbine. Another example of electrical devices wholly powered by the energy harvesting device may be a transmitter in communication with the sensor for wirelessly transmitting the data signal outside the casing.

Abstract: An engine control system for an engine that drives a generator includes a temperature sensor that generates a temperature signal and a control module that determines a generator torque based on an engine speed and a generator characteristic. The control module determines a torque correction factor based on the temperature signal and determines a corrected generator torque based on the generator torque and the torque correction factor. Various embodiments of the invention utilize engine speed, system voltages field winding duty cycle engine temperature, ambient temperature and/or generator current.

Abstract: A method and system for rapidly shutting down an engine uses a rotating machine coupled to the engine as a dynamometer for stopping the engine. The rotating machine is controlled adaptively to maximize the power absorbed from the engine, thereby minimizing the amount of time needed to stop the engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular folding/sliding latch system with self-locking and multi-functional operation, which is intended for any type of access-control lock, from simple door retainers to mechanical, electrical and/or panic locks. The inventive system offers substantial advantages, namely: modular design, simple assembly, reduced size and easy installation. According to the invention, the structure comprises a frame or casing (60), and the tilting latch (5?) and the sliding shoe (62) are guided between the lateral walls of said frame. For said purpose, the transverse shafts of the aforementioned latch and shoe move in respective grooves (58, 59), i.e., a longitudinal groove (58) for the shoe (62), and a curved groove (59) which is used to retract the latch (5?) when the system is being closed, and to retract same when the angle of rotation of the upper shaft is varied when the system is being opened, prior to releasing the lock.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a door open/close device capable of unlocking/locking a door simultaneously with an operation of externally and internally opening/closing the door.

Abstract: A handleset mechanism of the sort having a pivoting thumb latch and a rotary handle is provided with a force transmission path to generally improve the actuation by the thumb latch and reduce the required force. One feature is a heart-shaped cam that communicates movement between a spindle driven by the rotary handle, and a slider plate driven by the thumb latch. By using the cam, the force required by the thumb latch is reduced. Another feature is the provision of a curved surface between the thumb latch and the slider plate. Further, in one embodiment, the rotary handle can be actuated without any corresponding movement of the thumb latch.