Abstract: A washing machine appliance is provided, including a cabinet having a rear panel, a wash tub located within the cabinet, and a shipping spacer assembly. The shipping spacer assembly is removably attached to the wash tub for fixing a distance between the wash tub and the cabinet in an installed position. The shipping spacer assembly includes a bolt, a spacer, and a locking mechanism. The bolt includes a shaft extending along an axial direction, and a head located at one end of the shaft. The bolt defines a lock-receiving feature along the shaft. The spacer defines a bolt cavity extending along the axial direction and removably receives the shaft. The locking mechanism removably engages the bolt at the lock-receiving feature to secure the spacer to the bolt.

Abstract: A latch structure comprising an elastic pull latch is disclosed. The top of the elastic pull latch includes a latch bar configured with a latch groove. The elastic pull latch also includes an elastic boss that moves in and out of the latch cover of the pull latch. On both sides of a box, an elastic pull latch is provided at the top and a catch groove having a catch affixed to the lower edge is provided at the bottom. When two boxes are stacked together, the catch in the catch groove of the upper box is snapped into the latch groove of the elastic pull latch of the lower box to securely connect the two boxes. When the latch is released, the catch of the upper box blocks the elastic boss of the latch of the lower box to prevent the latch from retracting inwards.

Abstract: A shipping vessel includes a cryogenic tank secured to the shipping foundation; a payload bay to receive products therein; a tube connected to the cryogenic tank and thermally coupled to the payload bay; a housing secured to the shipping foundation, said housing covering the tube and the payload bay to thermally seal the payload bay from outside environment; a controller mounted on the housing and having a sensor to determine temperature in a closed-loop and maintaining a set point within a predetermined range; and an energy storage device coupled to the controller and electronics to provide power for a predetermined shipping period.

Abstract: An ignition lock assembly includes a lock housing and an ignition lock actuator assembly. The lock housing has a first portion and a second portion that extends from the first portion along an axis. The ignition lock actuator assembly is received within the second portion. The ignition lock actuator assembly includes an actuator gear and a lock cylinder drive disk. The lock cylinder drive disk is at least partially received within the actuator gear. The lock cylinder drive disk has a drive disk body that extends between a first disk end and a second disk end. The first disk end has an inhibit feature.

Abstract: A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 20 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lock device, comprising a housing including a lock hook mounted in the housing, the lock hook pivotally moves to and away from a lock hook locked position; a locking slider for locking the lock hook, the locking slider having a locking slider first end which abuts against an axial surface of the lock hook, the locking slider is reciprocatingly slideable in a first direction parallel to the lock hook pivoting plane following pivoting of the lock hook to move to or away from a locking slider locked position; a slider locking device for locking the locking slider, the slider locking device is reciprocating slideable in a second direction following the reciprocatingly sliding of the locking slider in the first direction, the second direction crosses the lock hook pivoting plane. The present invention further relates to an apparatus mounted with the lock device.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) includes an engagement element (11), fitted on a household appliance casing for being releasably held by a retaining element (16) fitted on the door (D). The engagement element (11) includes a support body (12); and a striker (14), releasably coupled to the retaining element (16) and is mobile between a retracted position and an extracted position. When the striker (14) is coupled to the retaining element (16) and assumes the retracted position and the extracted position, respectively, the door (D) is in a complete closing condition and in a pre-opening condition, respectively. A stop mechanism (18) moves from a release condition, to liberate said striker (14), to a locking condition, to hold said striker (14), in said retracted position; a driver controls movement of the stop mechanism (18). The stop mechanism (18) has a manually controlled safety element (18a) and is moveable to constrain the stop mechanism.

Abstract: A magnetic self-latching device for a gate has a main body with handles on either side for operation or has an arrangement to be remotely actuated. A latching body has a high strength magnet usually provided at the bottom of a cavity which defines a latching shoulder. The latching body is adapted to be fixed to a gate post. The main body, with its housing, can be mounted on the gate frame and incorporates a latch pin which, in the door-closed position, is displaced by magnetic attraction to an extended latching position and against the biasing of a return spring. The gate cannot be opened until actuation of the mechanism occurs, for example by rotating a handle to retract the pin against the magnetic force; the gate can then be swung open. When the handle is released, the biasing spring retains the latch pin in a retracted position.

Abstract: A grease nipple is installed in a modified dome nut to allow corrosion-retardant fluid to be squeezed into the spaces within the dome nut around the lug and exposed thread surfaces using a grease gun.

Abstract: An electronic device including a main body, a shell and a locking mechanism is provided. The locking mechanism includes a first locking component and at least one second locking component. The first locking component is slidably disposed at the main body, locks the shell and has at least one retaining portion. The second locking component is slidably disposed at the main body and locks the shell. The retaining portion blocks the second locking component from sliding relatively to the main body. When the first locking component slides relatively to the main body to release the shell, the retaining portion moves away from the second locking component and the second locking component slides relatively to the main body to release the shell.

Abstract: A latch assembly with an automatic returning bolt includes a chassis, a bolt and an elastic element. The chassis has a pair of supporting boards and a guiding board located on one side of the pair of supporting boards. The guiding board is formed with a guiding slot. Each supporting board is formed with a receiving hole. The bolt has a main shaft, a lateral-guiding post and a restricting portion disposed on a periphery of the main shaft. The main shaft is slidably passed through the receiving holes of the supporting boards. The lateral-guiding post is slidably disposed in the guiding slot for limiting a stroke distance thereof. The elastic element is disposed between the restricting portion and one of the supporting boards, and constantly pushes one end of the main shaft to protrude outside the other supporting boards to lock a locking piece.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for releasably securing a cover to a housing of a portable device. The latch mechanism includes a plurality of resilient members for retaining the latch mechanism in a locked configuration. The latch mechanism comprising a latch enclosure of the housing for positioning adjacent to the cover and having a plurality of interior surfaces and a latch body positioned in the latch enclosure and configured for reciprocal movement within the latch enclosure between a closed position and an open position. The latch mechanism uses a first resilient member of the plurality of resilient members positioned between the latch body and a first surface of the plurality of interior surfaces for biasing the latch body in a first direction between the open position and the closed position.

Abstract: The system contains a latch mechanism for a container having a first container portion and a second container portion comprising a guide part attached to the first container portion. A slide part is carried by the guide part, shiftable relative to the guide part between a closed position restraining the second container portion and an open position releasing the slide part from the second container portion. A guide catch part is integral with said guide part and a slide part including a depressible flap. A slide catch part is integral with said depressible flap. Interaction between said guide catch part and said slide catch part restrains said slide part against movement from said closed position into said open position. Actuating said depressible flap releases said slide catch part from being restrained by said guide catch part and frees the slide part to move from the closed to open position.

Abstract: A battery cover latch assembly (10) used in a portable electronic device is described. The battery cover latch assembly (10) includes a cover member (12), a body member (11) including at least one first latch (117), a button (13) including at least one second latch (1312), a button housing (14) mounted to the cover member (12). The button (13) is slidably received in the button housing (14). The second latch (1312) detachably engages with the first latch (117) when the button (13) slides in the button housing (14).

Abstract: A latch assembly for use with a window sash sliding mounted with a window frame. The latch includes at least one bolt (18) moveable in a body (10) between a retracted position and a projecting position. In the projecting position the bolt 18 is engageable in cavity in a strike (12). A connecting mechanism in the form of cranks (20) couple the bolt 18 to an operating member (14), which is part of latch furniture (11). A magnetic actuating element (29) and a biasing element (33) are coupled to the bolt (18) whereby when the latch body (10) is disposed relative to a strike (12) in a position where the bolt (18) can engage with the strike (12) a magnetic attraction between a magnetic part (26) of the strike and the magnetic actuating element (29) occurs to draw the bolt (18) into latching engagement with the strike (12).

Abstract: A latch structure prevents separation of first and second bodies of an electronic device which might otherwise occur as a result of a fall, requires little force to operate, and serves to switch a coupling status of the first and second bodies of the electronic device. The first body has a receiving unit and a coupling unit. The second body has an L-shaped groove. A base of the latch structure has a casing slidable in the receiving unit and a resilient element for providing a resilient restoring force. The casing has a protruding member for coupling with the L-shaped groove. A resilient coupling unit of the latch structure is disposed on the base and configured to engage the coupling unit.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a housing, a cover, a button, a latching member and at least one elastic member. The housing defines a latching hole. The cover defines a guide slot along a first direction. The button is assembled in the cover and movable along the guide slot. The latching member is secured with the button in a first direction and movable along a second direction, perpendicular with the first direction. The at least one elastic member is assembled between the button and the latching member. The latching member latches into the latching hole to secure the cover with the housing in the first direction. The button is pushed and slides along the guide slot. The latching member slides out the latching hole to unlatch the cover in the first direction.

Abstract: A cane bolt is spring biased up to allow a movable barrier with which the cane bolt is engaged to move. The cane bolt can be pushed down into a strike hole to prevent movement of the barrier. To hold the cane bolt down, a pin on the cane bolt abuts a slotted stop on the barrier. To raise the cane bolt, the cane bolt is simply rotated so that the pin aligns with and thus passes through the slot, allowing the spring to urge the cane bolt up.

Abstract: The invention resides in a latch comprising a lock including a locking pin mounted within a lock body, the locking pin movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the locking pin biased toward the retracted position; and a catch including a release mechanism, the release mechanism for holding the locking pin in the extended position; wherein a magnetic force between the locking pin and the release mechanism holds the locking pin in the extended position which causes the locking pin to engaged the catch.

Abstract: A bumper mounting assembly comprises a support member mountable to a vehicle front and a bumper-carrying member hingedly mounted to the support member to be movable between an upright position and a lowered position. A primary actuator is secured to the support member and the bumper-carrying member and can apply braking force against movement of the bumper-carrying member from the upright position to the lowered position and can preferably move the bumper-carrying member from the lowered position to the upright position. One of the bumper-carrying member and the support member carries a detent and the other carries a movable latch and a latch actuator for moving the latch between an engagement position and a disengagement position, with the latch biased into the engagement position so that the latch can selectively retain the bumper-carrying member in the upright position. A system to maintain pressure in a spare tire is also described.

Abstract: A foot bolt (10) of a sideways movable sliding door or a similar element (1-3), includes a part locking the element in the base, such as a pin fitting in the hole in the base. The foot bolt also has a counterpart (9) in the next element movable beside it, in which counterpart the part (13) in the edge of the preceding element can be fitted so that the adjacent elements get sideways interlocked. On moving the elements in the opposite direction, pushing of the last brought element away from the preceding element opens the locking of the preceding element from the base. The pin fitting in the hole in the base is intended to be manually pressed, for instance by the foot, into the hole.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a main body, a detachable object, a sliding latch element, and an elastic element. The main body has an accommodating space. The detachable object is suitable for sliding in a direction to be disposed in the accommodating space. The sliding latch element is suitable for sliding between a first position and a second position. The elastic element connects the sliding latch element and the main body. When the sliding latch element is at the second position, a first locking part of the detachable object does not lock a second locking part of the sliding latch element, a first limit part of the detachable object blocks a second limit part of the sliding latch element, and a third limit part of the sliding latch element restricts a protrusion of the detachable object such that a portion of the detachable object is exposed outside the accommodating space.

Abstract: A lock joins two bodies together. The first body has a first hole and the second body has a second hole, and the lock includes a rail on the first body adjacent to the first hole, two spaced-apart cradles movable on the rail, a spring between and attached to the two cradles that urges the two cradles toward each other, a plunger that moves perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the spring through the first hole, where the plunger has a locking end that moves into the second hole to join the bodies together. The lock has two levels that are each hinged to a different one of the cradles and to the plunger and that cause the locking end of the plunger to retreat from the second hole to unlock the bodies when the cradles move toward each other.

Abstract: A locking method and device applicable to lock a linearly retractable device includes a locking plate in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other. In the first direction, the locking plate is movable in a release position and a safety position. In the second element, the locking plate is movable in a latched and an unlatched position. When the locking plate is in the safety position, it is unmovable from the latched position to the unlatched position so as to prevent any unintentional force to release the lock.

Abstract: A lock assembly having a housing containing a push rod movable along its longitudinal axis between a locked position where the push rod is extended outwardly of the housing and a retracted, unlocked position. A movable latch moves radially to engage with the push rod to hold it in the locked position and to disengage from the push rod to allow the push rod to move to its unlocked position. The latch member has an opening that, when aligned with the main axis of the push rod, allows the push rod to pass through the opening but when the latch member is offset with respect to that axis the latch member abuts against the push rod to prevent the push rod from moving to its unlocked position. A pushbutton moves the latch member and a locking assembly blocks the movement of the pushbutton when the lock assembly is locked.

Abstract: A lock includes a quick unlocking device and a secondary locking device. Thus, when the inner handle is rotated, the latch bolt and the dead bolt are unlocked synchronously by operation of the quick unlocking device, so that the door plate can be opened rapidly, thereby facilitating the user opening the door during the emergency condition. In addition, when the locking block is pressed inward, the locking stud of the locking block is locked in the locking hole of the locking seat to lock the control knob on the locking seat without rotation, such that the dead bolt is fixed by the control knob, thereby forming a secondary locking effect to achieve the anti-theft purpose.

Abstract: A latching device which comprises a cabinet door catch member and a cabinet probe member that is adapted to engage the catch member. The probe member includes a floating shaft that is disposed axially in a housing, and which includes a projection that is shaped and positioned to engage a groove in the catch member when the door is closed. Provision is made for automatic separation and opening of the cabinet door when the catch member is released by the probe member shaft. Release of the catch member is effected by a single smart rap on the outside of the door. The device is simple, reliable and economical to produce.

Abstract: In a lock for sliding closures a covering plate forms an integral part of a sliding assembly. Fixing members include arrangements to receive complementary arrangements of the covering plate and to cooperate with the latter to guide the moving assembly when it slides relative to the wall and to hold it against the wall.

Abstract: A locking receptacle and a locking device for securing a mailbox, package delivery box, or other receptacle requiring a single opening of the receptacle door for a mailperson or package delivery person to insert a package being delivered and upon subsequent closing of the door locking until unlocked by a person having a key or combination therefor to receive the delivery. The locking device mounts to the inside of the receptacle and has an arm which is pivotally attached to the door of the receptacle and to a reciprocally pivotal locking disk. A first pivoting lever is positioned to engage a slot in the periphery of the locking disk when the door is closed so as to restrain the locking disk and the door in a closed position. A spring-biased, reciprocally pivotal counting disk is arranged to turn with the locking disk as the door is opened and to lock in that position by means of a second pivoting lever which engages a slot in the periphery of the counting disk.

Abstract: A lockset for paired swinging industrial doors is provided with adjustable mounting to enlarged two inch chain apertures in the doors. The lockset includes a keyset side having a key actuated male vertical bolt for fitting to one door, and a female bolt receiving side for defining female bolt receiving apertures for locking to the key actuated male vertical bolt. The vertical bolt on the keyset side, and the female bolt receiving apertures on the female bolt receiving side of the lock extend parallel to the axis of the paired door hinges.

Abstract: A bolt lock for locking a sliding member having an aperture therein to a stationary member having an aperture therein includes a body adapted for mounting to the sliding member and the body including a guide in registry with the aperture of the sliding member. The bolt lock also includes a bolt having one end inserted through the guide for movement between a locked position of engagement in the aperture in the stationary member and an unlocked position of disengagement with the aperture in the stationary member, and a handle connected to the other end of the bolt with the handle engaging the body to lock the bolt in the locked position.

Abstract: A closure lock for a folding door having top and bottom locking bars in the tubular post at the leading end of the door. The locking bars are normally biased to an unlocked position within the door. The bars can be manually moved to project from the ends of the post in a locked position. A single locking finger in the post automatically holds the locking bars in their locked position. A cylinder lock on each side of the post can be operated to move the locking finger to a position allowing the locking bars to withdraw to an unlocked position.

Abstract: A case comprises a pair of sections, one of which carries a hasp and the other of which carries a closure mechanism. The closure mechanism includes a hasp-receiving zone for receiving the hasp in a first direction, and a closure element for engaging and retaining the hasp in a terminal position in the hasp-receiving zone. The closure element is rotatably mounted on a pivot axle, and the pivot axle is movable in a second direction substantially parallel to the first direction. The closure element pivots on the pivot axle between a first position permitting the hasp to enter the zone, and a second position in which the hasp enters a recess in the closure element. By rotating an actuating lever, the closure element is moved to a third position retaining the hasp in a terminal position in the zone.

Abstract: A releasable bolt device 1 for securing an emergency exit door 2 comprises a support structure 3 of box-like form, a bolt member 4 slidably mounted on the structure 3 for movement relative thereto, a compression spring 5 for urging the bolt member 4 away from the door-securing position, a frangible keep member 6, and a plate 7 for retaining the keep member 6 in place whereby its presence maintains the bolt member 4 in a door-securing position. The frangible keep member 6 is weakened locally so that it may be deliberately broken at that locality by manual force applied to it, whereby the bolt member 4 is moved out of its door-securing position by the spring 5.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a sliding closure has a bolt movable into and out of the path of the closure by a movable plate. A cam surface on the plate retracts the bolt from the path of the closure. A first spring moves the bolt into the path of the closure as the plate is moved by a pivoting reset lever engaging a tab on the plate. The plate is urged in the opposite direction by a second spring. A locking aperture on the plate and a solenoid with an armature engaging the aperture are provided for locking the plate in position at the limit of its travel to hold the bolt in the path of the closure. The solenoid is operated by either an inside or outside switch to release the plate and disengage the bolt. Alternatively, a plunger on the housing can be pushed to manually disengage the armature.

Abstract: A door lock structure for securement in a longitudinal cavity disposed in a door vertical free edge portion or folding door edge post, or the like. The door lock structure comprises an elongated locking rod supportingly guided in the longitudinal cavity. Each rod has a locking free end extendible above an open end of the bore above a horizontal edge of the door. The rod is normally biased in a retracted position in the cavity, with the rod locking free end disposed inwardly of the horizontal door edge. An external rod displacement element is secured to the rod for displacing the rod and the locking free end outwardly of the horizontal door edge to a locking position. A bolt engaging mechanism is disposed inwardly of the door edge adjacent the rod for engaging the rod when placed in its locking position. A key-operated cam is provided on an inside surface of the door vertical free edge portion for disengaging the rod engaging mechanism from engagement with the rod.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a sliding closure has a bolt movable into and out of the path of the closure by a movable plate. A cam surface on the plate retracts the bolt from the path of the closure. A first spring moves the bolt into the path of the closure as the plate is moved by a pivoting reset lever engaging a tab on the plate. The plate is urged in the opposite direction by a second spring. A locking aperture on the plate and a solenoid with an armature engaging the aperture are provided for locking the plate in position at the limit of its travel to hold the bolt in the path of the closure. The solenoid is operated by either an inside or outside switch to release the plate and disengage the bolt. Alternatively, a plunger on the housing can be pushed to manually disengage the armature.

Abstract: A locking assembly for a gate locking system comprises a gate movable within opposed channeled guide tracks with one track and gate having aligned apertures. The lock assembly is mounted on the track over the aligned apertures and has a locking bolt slidably mounted within its housing for axial movement between a locking position extending through the track and gate apertures, and an unlocked position removed from the gate and track apertures. The bolt has a radially projecting shoulder on its outer surface between its inner and outer ends. A spring biases the bolt towards its unlocked position. A lug is movably mounted in the housing between a first position engaging the bolt and retaining the bolt in its locking position, and a second position disengaged from the bolt for releasing the bolt for axial movement within the housing.

Abstract: A lock for furniture or similar articles with a flexible tamboured cover which traverses a track. Upon actuation of the lock, the pin is shifted within the track and prevents movement of the cover therein.

Abstract: A fixed latch lock structure including a housing, at the rear and the front of which is symmetrically located a hole at each end with a movable shaft latch passing through. The shaft latch can be latched forward in a fixed hole in a fixed stand manually and can promptly press back automatically from the latching position to where it was by the controlling of the following installation: a control plate in the housing, a spring sheet at the bottom of the housing and the spring extending around on the shaft latch.

Abstract: An automatic latch bolt mechanism for a door. A spring loaded rod structure stores energy upon closing the door and the mechanism automatically draws the bolt upon being triggered by a simple act such as pushing a button.

Abstract: A safety lock for pin latches of the type including a manually engageable drive plate rotatable approximately 180.degree. and connected through a linkage to a pin latch for reciprocal movement of the pin latch between a retracted disengaged position and an extended latched position, the safety lock being mounted on the linkage in such a manner as to prevent relative movement of the pin latch or linkage unless the safety lock is first manually engaged in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A protective guard for ground floor windows of a dwelling or other building is disclosed herein having a barred grill or grid network releasably secured to the exterior edge marginal region of a window frame. The releasable securement includes a bolt extending through selected bars of the grill and through the window frame with a pull-out pin installed on the interior end of the bolt. A compressed, helical spring is situated between the frame and the pin for forcibly urging the release mechanism out of engagement with the bolt when the pin is withdrawn. Release of the bolt frees the grill so that the grill may be readily removed to permit passage through the window by persons or objects.

Abstract: A door latch mechanism which is actuated by pushing or pulling on a handle in order to disengage the latch bolt mechanism from a strike, thereby avoiding the necessity of having to rotate a knob or handle. The door latch mechanism according to the subject invention is of simple construction and is therefore economical to produce. The mechanism includes a primary latch bolt mechanism slidably mounted within a housing having an open end. The mechanism includes a head portion situated at the open end of the housing and having a bevelled surface, and an integral tail portion. An auxiliary bolt is slidably mounted within the housing adjacent the head portion, the forward portion of the auxiliary bolt likewise projecting through the open end of the housing. The forward portion of the auxiliary bolt is adapted to be urged rearwardly upon rearward movement of the head portion of the primary latch bolt mechanism.