Abstract: A locking device for locking a first component to a second component, the device having: a catch element for fastening to the first or second component; a latching unit for fastening to the second or first component; the latching unit comprising a release element; and the release element can be moved between a rest position, which arranges the first latching body in the first latching recess of the catch element and in the receiving opening of the release element, and a release position, which releases the engagement between the first latching body and the first latching recess of the catch element.

Abstract: An articulating hood pin assembly includes a double-ended ball stud, a receiver, a retention element holding the double-ended ball stud and a snap ring securing the retention element in the receiver. A hood latch assembly includes a latch mechanism and the articulating hood pin assembly.

Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided which comprises a light fixture in combination with a support grid such as a drop ceiling t-bar. The light fixture can be configured to use a t-bar as the main form of support. The light fixture can be push-fit onto a t-bar or use a clip to join two or more portions of the light fixture to an installed t-bar. Once attached to the T-bar, the light fixture itself can provides support for a ceiling tile. Various embodiments are provided which achieve a variety of light distributions useful in typical illumination applications. Both recessed and suspended fixture types are achieved in various embodiments which are particularly well suited for LED lighting.

Abstract: Systems and methods for retrofitting an existing troffer light fixture, or for a new installation application, comprising a housing and a door assembly, wherein the door assembly comprises four side walls, a recessed cavity, a light source, one or more lens, and at least one support extension supporting the assembly are disclosed. The support extension may be a fixed horizontal protrusion of the frame of the retrofit assembly and configured to engage a T-bar of a ceiling system. The protrusion may rest on a horizontal portion of the T-bar to thereby support the assembly. Existing troffer light fixtures can be retrofitted to include a more efficient light source, replace components of a damaged troffer style light fixture, and/or otherwise upgrade or replace an existing fixture. The retrofit assembly may enable existing fixtures to be modified from a number of different fixture types without the need to remove and replace components of the existing fixture.

Abstract: A rack attachment device configured for attaching an electronic device to a rack. The rack attachment device includes a housing for coupling to the electronic device, a pawl mounted for movement relative to the housing, a slide mounted for movement relative to the housing, where the slide is positionable to contact the pawl, and a handle extending from the housing and coupled to the slide. In an unlocked position, the handle is in a first handle position and the slide is in a first slide position, such that the slide prevents the pawl from moving toward a rack aperture defined in the rack. In a locked position, the handle is in a second handle position and the slide is in a second slide position, such that the slide permits the pawl to enter the rack aperture when the slide is in the second slide position.

Abstract: The invention provides a ceiling mounting structure, comprising a hanging board, at least one connector and at least one guide rail of which the quantity corresponds to that of the connector, wherein one end of the hanging board is articulated with one end of the connector, and the other end of the hanging board is provided with first clamping hooks; the guide rail has one end provided with rail-type clamping hooks and the other end is provided with second clamping hooks; the connector has hook grooves; the hanging board is fixed on a ceiling; the hook grooves and the rail-type clamping hooks form rail-type sliding and are connected with in a hooking way; and the first clamping hooks and the second clamping hooks are connected in a snap-fit way.

Abstract: A tube guide assembly for mounting in a rod holder of a vessel. The rod holder has a depth from a cross member to a top surface. The assembly secures a mooring line to the vessel. The assembly includes a tube having a longitudinal axis and a base end dimensioned to be disposed in the rod holder to engage the cross member. The tube has a second end opposite the base end. The second end has a cleat to secure the mooring line. The tube has inverted J-shaped slots opposite one another to receive the cross member therein. A spring-loaded lock assembly is disposed in the tube. The lock assembly has a plunger to press against the cross member and lock the cross member in the J-shaped slots.

Abstract: The disclosed mounting assembly for mounting information technology modules within an information technology rack may include (1) a support tray coupled to a frame of the information technology rack, (2) a drawer positioned on the support tray that is moveable between an initial position and an extended position within the support tray, and (3) at least one elongate handle, attached to a front panel of the drawer, that includes a button that interacts with a latching mechanism that locks the drawer into the initial position, where (1) when disengaged, the latching mechanism allows the drawer to move into the extended position and (2) the latching mechanism is disengaged when the button is pressed.

Abstract: An actuator includes an electric motor, a power transmission mechanism having a worm provided in a motor rotating shaft of the electric motor and a worm wheel engaging the worm, a drive member connected to the motor rotating shaft through the power transmission mechanism and displaced according to a rotation of the motor rotating shaft, a control device determining a rotational range of the motor rotating shaft between an initial position and a driven position, and an urging device provided in the motor rotating shaft and urging the motor rotating shaft to the initial position. In case electricity is supplied to the electric motor, the motor rotating shaft rotates to the driven position against an urging force of the urging device, and in case the electricity is not supplied to the electric motor, the motor rotating shaft is urged by the urging device to rotate to the initial position.

Abstract: A threaded rod can be pivotably coupled to the tonneau cover via a proximal end. A housing can have first and second housing portions slidably coupled to the threaded rod and moveable along the threaded rod relative to each other between locked and unlocked positions. The second housing portion can include a channel positioned to receive a downwardly disposed distal edge of an inboard flange. Locking pawls within the housing can move to engage threads of the rod to prevent movement of the channel relative to the elongate member when in the locked position. The locking pawls can move to release the threads of the rod to allow movement of the channel relative to the rod when in the unlocked position. A biasing member can apply a biasing force biasing the housing toward the proximal end of the elongate member and biasing the housing toward the locked position.

Abstract: A drawer locking device for a drawer including at least one side wall, the drawer slidingly closable within a cabinet frame, the drawer locking device including: a mounting portion including three walls defining a U-shaped slot including an inner wall, an outer wall, and a top wall forming a space between the inner wall and outer wall; and a latching portion pivotally coupled to the inner wall, the latching portion including a rear ramp surface, a front surface, and a release lever, wherein, when the drawer safety latch is installed on the drawer side wall such that the drawer side wall is positioned within the space between the inner wall and outer wall, the rear ramp faces the rear of the drawer and the front surface faces the front of the drawer, wherein the latching portion is defeatably biased towards a lock position.

Abstract: A fastener for a transport container includes two portions to be connected and wherein the fastener includes a fastener flange arranged in a first cup and a displaceable fastener hook tiltably arranged in a second cup, the hook engaging behind the fastener flange in a closed position, it is provided in that at least one spring is disposed such that the fastener hook is pushed toward the bottom of the second cup into a rest position.

Abstract: A hydrotherapy apparatus 2 comprising at least one door 12, affixed thereto, operable between an open condition in which access is provided to an interior of the apparatus 2 and a closed condition in which access is prevented to an interior of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus 2 is provided with a door closing mechanism having a first engagement condition and a second engagement condition wherein movement of the mechanism from the first engagement condition to the second is arranged to draw the door 12 against a frame 352 to which it abuts.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a lock (10) for locking a mobile structure to and unlocking it from a fixed structure (11) on a vehicle, one of the two structures containing a first keeper (14), the other structure containing a second pin (16) around which the lock can pivot, the lock comprising: A lock strut (19) containing a hook (33) able to latch onto the first pin; A handle (17) with a third pin (28) around which the lock strut can be guided in its rotation, the second pin (16) being located toward the handle (17) in relation to a plane (29) formed between the first keeper (14) and the third pin; and a fourth pin (46), located between the handle and a first side (35) of the lock strut; A first connecting rod (45) linking the third pin (28) to the fourth pin (46); A second connecting rod (48) linking the fourth pin (46) to the second pin (16), and a fifth pin (49) located against a second side (50) of the lock strut opposite the first side (35).

Abstract: A fastener for a transport container includes two portions to be connected and wherein the fastener includes a fastener flange arranged in a first cup and a displaceable fastener hook tiltably arranged in a second cup, the hook engaging behind the fastener flange in a closed position, it is provided in that at least one spring is disposed such that the fastener hook is pushed toward the bottom of the second cup into a rest position.

Abstract: A retaining bracket for a fence gate used to secure the gates in a closed position relative to the fence includes a pair of axial members and a center “U”-shaped neck portion. Each opposing axial member is comprised of a straight rod and is attached to the neck portion. In use, a user holds an existing gate in the closed position and inserts an end portion of each axial member downward into a top-facing aperture located in a fence post and an adjacently opposing gate posts, thereby retaining the gate in its closed position.

Abstract: A mobile refrigerator with a refrigerator door is held magnetically against the body thereof. An additional hook lock (1 and 19) automatically engages on closing the refrigerator door and releases the refrigerator door only following the actuation of an unlocking mechanism. The unlocking mechanism disengages the hook bolt (7) from the lock striker (20), characterized in that the hook lock (1 and 19) comprises a locking member (14) by means of which the hook bolt (7) may be restrained in a disengaged position so that the refrigerator door is only held closed magnetically. The hook lock (1 and 19) is also characterized in that the locking member (14) is able to be so actuated independently of the unlocking mechanism that the hook bolt (7) is set in the disengaged position.

Abstract: A closure apparatus and a method of installing the same are provided. The closure apparatus is adapted to mount to a toilet having a cover (5), a bowl ledge (4), and a flush mechanism (3, 30). The closure apparatus includes a mounting bolt (15) having an opening therethrough and a rod (8) disposed within the opening. The apparatus also includes a spring (9) that is adapted to be deformed by the rod to thereby bias the rod and a lever (11) movable with respect to the mounting bolt. A latch release mechanism (25, 27) coupled to the lever is also included. Upon flushing the toilet when the cover is open, and when the closure apparatus is mounted on the bowl ledge, the latch release mechanism causes the latch point of the lever to move with respect to the mounting bolt and allows the spring to move the rod, which pushes the cover, to thereby close the cover.

Abstract: A rotating-lock closure is provided with a traction unit, wherein the closure comprises a housing having a first bearing area for the receiving head of a key to be inserted as well as a second bearing area for the rotating-lock driving support that supports said rotating lock and is mounted so as to be capable of axial and sliding displacement and of rotation in the second bearing area. A shaft having a rounded cross section and extending from the key receiving head protrudes relative to the rotating-lock driving support and has a transverse opening at its protruding end for receiving a pin. A cam track, on which the pin is guided against the force of a spring, is formed by the side of the lock facing away from the housing.

Abstract: A door latch for latching a door of an electrical equipment enclosure includes a latch body and a latch rod rotatable between locked and unlocked conditions. The latch rod includes a stem with a first end rotatably coupled to the latch body, an extension rod with a first end coupled to a second end of the stem, and a hook coupled to a second end of the extension rod. The extension rod is dimensioned to contact a portion of the electrical equipment enclosure when the latch rod is in the locked condition. The hook is separated from the portion of the electrical equipment enclosure by a clearance distance “x” during a quiescent condition within the electrical enclosure. The hook contacts the portion of the electrical equipment enclosure during a pressurized condition within the electrical equipment enclosure.

Abstract: A pawl latch having slam-action latching and rotational unlatching actuation is mounted in an aperture formed in a closure panel for releasably retaining the closure panel against a corresponding frame, the pawl latch including a one-piece body with a pawl, a gripping portion, mounting elements, and a spring member, the spring member having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the latch body and the second end being held by the closure panel to provide a biasing force to return the pawl to its active position where it is aligned with a keeper member provided on the corresponding frame for slam action latching of the latch.

Abstract: A chassis retaining system for securing a chassis supporting electronic equipment such as a computer system to a rack. The chassis retaining system includes a handle and a securing device with a retaining surface. The securing device is coupled to the handle, and the retaining surface is movable with respect to the handle. The chassis retaining system further includes a user interface device coupled to the handle and to the securing device. The user interface device is movable with respect to the handle. The user interface device is engageable by a user to move the retaining surface from a first position with respect to the handle wherein a surface of the electronics rack in which a chassis is mounted retains the retaining surface, to a second position wherein the surface of the electronics rack does not retain the retaining surface.

Abstract: A fastening assembly includes a bolt; a support for the bolt, the bolt being movable relative to the support between an extended position and a retracted position; and a keeper with which the bolt is engageable when in its extended position. The keeper comprises a keeper element and the bolt affords a formation able to receive and retain the keeper element. The bolt comprises portions movable relative to one another to permit the keeper element to enter the formation as the bolt is moved from its retracted to its extended position. Relative movement between the bolt portions is prevented when the bolt is in its extended position, whereby the keeper element is held retained in the formation.

Abstract: A locking latch mechanism for an insulation displacement connector comprises a cap section including a biasing member, a base section and a latch member. The cap section is movable between an open position and a closed position. The base section is hingedly connected to the cap section and includes a latch retaining portion. The latch member is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position such that the latch member maintains the cap section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position. The latch member includes a latch engaging portion which is lockingly matingly engaged with the latch retaining portion to lock the latch in the engaged position, thereby maintaining the cap section in the closed position.

Abstract: A combined handle-securing arrangement for unsecuring and opening a drawer in a cabinet and for closing and securing the drawer in the cabinet by a single action, and a drawer-cabinet including the combined handle-securing arrangement.

Abstract: A latch for maintaining a sliding door in one of several modes such as a child-safety mode. When in the child-safety mode, the range of motion of the sliding door is restricted, however, the latch may be disengaged by an adult from either side of the sliding door. The latch may also be employed in a security mode to prevent any opening of the sliding door from the exterior side. The latch may additionally be employed in a ventilation mode wherein the sliding door is slightly opened with overriding of the latch available only from the interior of the sliding door.

Abstract: A sealing container including a hooked lever turned about a pivot pin between two lugs at the periphery of a container body near its top and adapted to hold down a sealing cap being pivoted to the container body, wherein the lugs of the container body have each a through hole in which the pivot pin is moved, and a springy, smoothly curved projecting portion projecting into the through hole, the through hole of each lug defining a vertical sliding portion at the top, a transverse retaining portion at the bottom, and an arched intermediate portion communicating between the vertical sliding portion and the transverse retaining portion corresponding to the springy, smoothly curved projecting portion.

Abstract: A locking arrangement is provided for releasably locking door panels made of flexible material. The locking arrangement is adapted to be used on door panels of conventional vehicle shelters. The locking arrangement comprises a pair of generally hook-shaped locking members attached to the inner peripheral edges of the door panels. The locking members have mutually engaging hooking sections. A resiliently biased portion of the door panel biases the hooking members away from each other, thus lockingly forcing the hooking sections against each other. The specific configuration of the locking members is adapted to prevent the members from being unlocked by external pressure caused by the wind blowing onto the exterior surface of the door panels. A pair of gripping apertures extending through the door panels adjacent the locking structures facilitate the handling of the locking assembly.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a sliding door, which comprises a casing having an L-shaped latch member including a finger application arm and a latch arm, the L-shaped latch member being pivoted by a transversal pivotal pin at the intersection of the finger application and latch arms, and a striker having a circular hole, the latch arm having a free end portion formed on the back surface thereof with a latch projection capable of being engaged in and disengaged from the circular hole of the striker, the L-shaped latch being rotationally biased in the latching direction by a torsion spring, the latch projection having a front edge face formed with an inclined cam face, the latch projection having a circular sectional profile having a smaller diameter than the diameter of the circular hole of the striker. The latch projection can be reliably engaged in and disengaged from the striker hole even if there is a slight deviation from the design position of securement between the striker and casing.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for latching a convertible top headed to a windshield header includes an electric motor mounted centrally on the top header which is drivingly connected by flexible drive shafts to side-rail-mounted latch units. Each latch unit includes a transmission connected to a drive shaft and an output drive screw which drives a drive nut and an attached drive link. The drive link is pivotally attached to a side-rail-mounted bell crank that is pivoted to a J-hook. Selective operation of the electric motor will cause the drive screw to shift the drive nut and drive link to move the J-hook between an extended and retracted positions. In extended position, the J-hook can be retracted to engage a windshield header abutment to latch the headers together, or retracted within the side rail for top retraction.

Abstract: A security latch assembly for a door and window in which the door security latch assembly configuration will prevent the door from an unauthorized opening when the assembly is in a secured locked position. The window security latch assembly configuration will prevent the upper and lower sashes of a window from an unauthorized opening when the assembly is in a second locked position.

Abstract: A lock assembly for securing covers for electrical housings, particularly in the telephone industry, operable by a standard tool normally carried by telephone service personnel, thereby eliminating the necessity of carrying additional keys, as well as eliminating the need for conventional padlocks.

Abstract: An enclosed shopping and display cart having a self-storing closure member enclosing one open side thereof with the self-storing closure member including a pluraity of rigid sections which may be folded upon each other on the top of the cart out of the way for display, unloading, and transporting of the cart.

Abstract: A locking assembly for application to the front door of an upright refrigerator, having magnetic means for yieldably retaining the door in closed position, which includes an elongated locking member having an elongated pivot slot in one end thereof and a locking hook on the other. The assembly also includes a pair of substantially identical pivot and keeper members, both adapted for adhesive securement, the pivot member to the refrigerator and the keeper member to the door. The pivot member extends through the slot in the locking member, while the hook on the latter is engageable with the keeper member.

Abstract: A fastener includes a plastic strike having a rounded flange and a fastener body assembly comprising (i) a plastic fastener body member having an integral raised portion with a cam area; (ii) a plastic handle member having a gripping portion, a central portion having a cam face and an extension portion having a hook-like member; and (iii) means connecting the fastener body member and the handle member to permit translation and rotation of the handle member.

Abstract: A window structure is disclosed wherein the center portion includes sliding panels which have stiles in abutment in their closed positions, such stiles having plates or ribs extending from their inner surfaces which are captured and releasably held by a latch mechanism that is pivotal on one rib and slidable along it. On the exterior of the structure, one of the stiles carries a plate that spans equal areas of both abutting stiles. The latch is symmetrically contoured, whereby observation from either side of the structure does not clarify the edge portion and direction of movement of such portion of the latch that is required in order to operate the latch and permit the sashes to be moved apart. Further, the exterior plate prevents insertion of a tool between the abutting stiles when the sashes are in closed position and latched.

Abstract: A window frame has one or more latches provided internally of a vent sill for pivotal engagement with a latch strike in the interior of a frame sill and a latch actuator extending outwardly through an opening in the inside face of the vent sill. A spring urges the latch into engagement with the strike with the latch and the actuator being movable in a linear horizontal direction so that a slot in the side of the actuator engages the edges of the opening through which the actuator extends to hold the actuator and the associated latch in a locked or non-pivotable condition. A second embodiment employs a similar pivotal and slidable latch member in a side frame of a horizontally movable vent frame which is pivoted into latching position inside an opening in a fixed vertical meeting rail and is retained in locked or non-pivotable condition by subsequent linear vertical movement of the latch to a restricted slot portion from which it cannot pivot from the locking position.

Abstract: A bolt mechanism for a sliding door or the like has a body having a rectilinear slideway for slidably receiving a first member, which has a manually operable means for sliding the first member between a closing position and an open position. A second member is pivotally connected to the first member and has a bolt portion laterally offset from, but projecting generally parallel, to the path of the member in the slideway for engagement with a keeper or strike plate mounted on the door jam. The bolt mechanism has an adjusting means readily accessible from the edge of the door whereby the position of the bolt may be adjusted to accommodate minor variations in the relative positions of the bolt mechanism and the keeper from installation to installation.

Abstract: A draw and pull latch consisting of a base plate for attachment to a cabinet, a body pivoted at one end on the base plate and normally covering the base plate, and a draw and pull nose pivoted on the body parallel to and spaced from the body-base plate pivot. The body carries a pivotal latching plate aligned with at least one latching hook on the base plate and urged by a torsion spring to a latching position. In the fully latched position the draw and pull nose pivot axis is above a plane through the body-base plate pivot axis and the keeper engagement by the draw and pull nose so that the latch will urge itself to a fully open position when the latch plate is disengaged from the latching hook.