Abstract: In a door handle assembly: the number of parts of a handle holding mechanism for holding a handle (10) in its retracted, its projected and its swung position is reduced to the lowest possible one to accomplish its cost reduction, its downsizing and its improvement in handle holding power; a leaf spring (11) constructed of a pair of its elements stacked together is non-rotatably mounted on a boss (7) of a main pin (3) having a concave portion (13) in its front surface; the handle (10) with an engaging projection (14) is brought into abutting contact with the leaf spring (11); in its folded position, the handle (10) has its top portion (14a) oppositely disposed from its grip portion (15) with respect to a reference line (39) extending perpendicular to a door surface; in its projected position, the handle (10) has the top portion (14a) move across the line (39); a front element of the spring (11) has a pair of upwardly protruding portions (33, 34) be engageable with and disengageable from engaging grooves (31, 3

Abstract: Two mating L-shaped steel sheet casing members in one embodiment for sliding doors are secured to a corresponding door and have overlying front walls in the closed state. Each member has a plurality of corresponding locking keeper elements. In the closed state the keeper elements are in interdigitated juxtaposed and preferably welded to the casing members via through optional bores in the casing members, or extend through the side walls of the casing formed by side wall sections. The keeper elements in one subassembly are slotted to allow for misalignment with the other keeper elements for receiving a locking bolt seal shaft. The keeper elements optionally have tongue projections for engaging a gap between the closed doors. An angle iron member shields the rear of the chamber below the lowermost locking element to protect the seal locking body. Other embodiments are disclosed and include cast assemblies with no weldments and a single casing and hasp for use with swinging doors or a rail car plug door.

Abstract: A gallery retainer is provided having a axial bore through which is fitted a bushing. The bushing has radial slots which interface with a detent mechanism formed in an angular bore drilled through the axial bore wall from a rear face of the retainer. A rotation limiting mechanism is formed near the front face of the retainer in the bore. The retainer provides for maximization of material thickness at the retainer critical load bearing areas while reducing the overall material volume.

Abstract: Improvements in child-resistant latches which require adult length fingers to operated include a spring loaded movable shield covering the finger hole and separating the inside from the outside of the cabinet so items in the cabinet are not accessible through the finger entry hole, a variable length finger passageway which can be changed without jeopardizing the basic security of the cabinet, and means of clarifying operating instructions by identifying the inside location of the latch operating lever on the outside of the door.

Abstract: A safety door latch 10 has a base 12 with a shaft 24. A venting disc 30 is rotatably mounted on the base shaft. A lever 50 with a strike locking cam 54 is mounted on the base shaft over the venting disc. Lugs 23, 32 provide for limited relative movements of the locking cam with respect to the venting disc in conjunction with spring bias detenting balls 44.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cabinet latch that may be used with a slave door. The latch includes a handle member and a bearing member at substantially right angles to one another. The bearing member includes an upper bearing surface and camming end portion which which engages a channel in the frame of the enclosure and aids in aligning and retaining the slave door in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sash lock for double hung windows. The sash lock is fabricated without a spring for biasing the cam into a closed or open position and further without a screw or fastening means to secure the lever, housing and cam together. The four primary components of the sash lock, specifically the lever, housing, cam and keeper mount may be fabricated from injection molded plastic as opposed to metallic materials.

Abstract: A fulcrum lock for preventing substantial movement of a window sash when wind forces are directed against the sash. The sash includes a frame that is contained in an outer window frame. The fulcrum lock has an elongated main body provided with a fulcrum or pivot surface located between the ends of the main body, and legs that extend generally perpendicular to the extent of the main body. The fulcrum lock is located in one of the sash or window frames, while the other of said frames is provided with an opening located to receive one of the ends of the fulcrum lock when the other end is engaged by the frame containing the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates, in one embodiment, to an apparatus for holding a door. The apparatus includes a body member and a blocking member rotatably coupled to the body member. The coupling is such that when the body member is positioned vertically in front of the door, the blocking member is disposed in one of a first blocking position and a second blocking position. The blocking member, in the first blocking position, contacts the door to hold the door at a first predefined position. The apparatus, when the blocking member is in the second blocking position, contacts the door to hold the door at a second predefined position. The door is opened further in the second predefined position than in the first predefined position.

Abstract: This invention provides a combination grab bar and door lock for grab bar systems of the type wherein a grab bar is mounted outside a recreational vehicle and adjacent an outward-opening door. It provides a grab bar system wherein the grab bar means may be optionally positioned adjacent to an outside portion of the door and locked into such position, thereby barring the opening of the door.

Abstract: A security latch for doors and the like is disclosed including a link member one end of which is pivotably secured to the inside of the door and the other end is swingable to a position overlapping the door frame. One side of the swingable end is notched for engagement with a stop fixedly mounted to the door frame for lockable engagement with the notched portion of the link member. A locking knob is threadably mateable with the stop and after the link member is engaged with the stop, the locking knob is tightened to removably clamp the link member in locking engagement with the stop and the locking knob.

Abstract: A retaining latch for use in a hazardous materials storage or handling facility to adjustably retain a water pit gate in a gate frame. A retaining latch is provided comprising a latch plate which is rotatably mounted to each end of the top of the gate and a recessed opening, formed in the gate frame, for engaging an edge of the latch plate. The latch plate is circular in profile with one side cut away or flat, such that the latch plate is D-shaped. The remaining circular edge of the latch plate comprises steps of successively reduced thickness. The stepped edge of the latch plate fits inside a recessed opening formed in the gate frame. As the latch plate is rotated, alternate steps of the latch plate are engaged by the recessed opening. When the latch plate is rotated such that the flat portion of the latch plate faces the recessed opening in the gate frame, there is no connection between the opening and the latch plate and the gate is unlatched from the gate frame.

Abstract: Locks for security grills used on doors or windows tend to be structurally complicated, and consequently expensive to produce and/or install. A relatively simple lock assembly for use with a security grill includes a box for mounting on one edge of a grill, a slot in one side of the box for opposing the frame of the door or window when the grill is closed, a plate for mounting on the outside of the frame in opposition to the box, whereby the plate completely covers the slot when the grill is closed, a bolt extending through the plate for rotatable mounting in the frame in alignment with the slot, an ear on the outer end of the bolt for insertion through the slot into the box when the grill is moved to the closed position, and a handle on the inner end of the bolt for rotating the latter between a release position in which the ear can be inserted into or removed from the box via the slot and a locked position in which the ear is retained by a projection in the box.

Abstract: Computers are manufactured with connectors in which are inserted at least one PCI expansion card to increase the capacity of the computer. A computer enclosure panel is formed with first opening for insertion and withdrawal of the card. The card has a cover which blocks the first opening after the card has been plugged in. The invention provides a retainer mounted on the rear panel which engages the cover to hold one end of the card in place. The invention further provides room for the tab conventionally extending outward of the card to extend outward of the enclosure so that the card may be located closer to the side panel, thereby conserving space within the enclosure. The retainer has an apertured first door pivotally mounted on the exterior of the panel which in closed position surrounds a second opening through which the card tab protrudes and engages one face of the tab. A second door is pivotally mounted on the first door and in closed position covers the aperture in the first door.

Abstract: A quarter turn latch (10) includes a latching member (12) connecting to an actuating member (14). The latching member (12) and actuating member (14) snap together from opposite sides of a mounting surface member (100). The latching member (12) includes a cam member (20) for engaging the complimentary latch member (102) to retain it against the mounting surface member (100). The mounting surface has a depressed portion (16) with an orifice (18) formed therein. The orifice has opposed straight sides (70) and rounded end portions (72). The actuating member includes a barrel shaped body (24) having opposed rounded larger radius corner portions (32) and opposed squared corner portions (34). The actuating member provides for rotation along the rounded portions (32) against the end portion (72) and straight side (70) while the squared portions (34) engage the straight side portion (70) to limit rotation to one quarter turn.

Abstract: An automobile door lock having a lock mechanism, with a variety of levers, and lock elements, like a ratchet (1) and a pawl (2), whereby the lock mechanism has an outer actuation lever (6), cooperating with an operating surface (4) of an outer door handle (5), and a clutch lever (9), cooperating with an outer actuating lever (6). Between the levers, there is provided a bolt connection assembly (12) with a longitudinal slot (13), a retaining bolt (14), and a bias spring (15). With the retaining bolt (14) loosened, the outer actuating lever (6) is moved by means of the bias spring (15), until it contacts the operating surface (4). With retaining bolt (14) tightened, both levers are firmly connected to form a unit which is adjustable by the outer door handle (5).

Abstract: A gate which hingedly fits closely between two spaced apart fence posts is provided. The gate has a hinge side member which extends directly adjacent a fence post. The hinge side member includes offset portions, each of which is displaced from the respective fence post by a gap. A hinge extends from the fence post across the gap of each offset portion to hingedly couple the gate to the fence post. The gate also has a latch side member which may be removably secured about another fence post. A sleeve having a gate latch coupled thereto is rotatably coupled about the latch member. The latch member has a slot extending therethrough and the sleeve has a notch extending therethrough. The sleeve may be rotated to a locking position on the latch side member where the notch is located over a portion at the slot. A rod extends inside of the latch side member. The rod has a cap end and a hooked end. The hooked end of the rod may be adjusted in the slot and notch by moving the cap end.

Abstract: A security device for locking adjacent members, comprising an apertured latch plate mounted on one member, and a locking device mounted on the other. The locking device is provided with a pivotally mounted element that is rotatable into locking engagement through the apertures of the latch plate. The actuating handle of the pivotally mounted element projects along a plane substantially parallel to the member on which it is mounted during engagement and at an outward angle therefrom during disengagement, detent means being provided to discretely establish these two conditions.

Abstract: A lock for a refrigerator door (11) has a metallic cylinder lock (22) adapted to be mounted to the outside of the door and a metallic latch (13) adapted to be rotatably and releasably mounted adjacent the inside of the door. The metallic cylinder lock is coupled to the metallic latch by a rod (21) and a non-metallic bolt (17) which is adapted to be rotatably mounted at least partially within the door (11). The bolt (17) has a keyway in which the rod (21) is received.

Abstract: The latch is S-shaped and attachable to roof structure supports for the roof of the golf cart. The S-shape is defined by a first outer transverse member, a first outer longitudinal member, a middle transverse member, a second outer longitudinal member and a second outer transverse member, each member positioned in the same plane. The first outer transverse member, the first outer longitudinal member and the middle transverse member define a first lobe. The first lobe is rotatable to engage the windshield by a second lobe defined by the middle transverse member, second outer longitudinal member and second outer transverse member, the second lobe functioning as a handle.

Abstract: A bar lock for securing a door in a closed position in a frame includes a bar that forms a first interlocking profile extending along its length. The bar is mounted for rotation in first and second hinges by first and second hinge elements. The first and second hinge elements define a second interlocking profile shaped to mate with the first interlocking profile to restrict the hinge elements to axial movement along the length of the bar. The interlocking profiles maintain alignment and facilitate welding of the hinge elements in place on the bar. A similar approach can be used to facilitate assembly of a handle bracket to the bar. An elastomeric strip is affixed in a groove extending along the length of the bar to cushion contact between the bar and the door.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a latching mechanism for securing an enclosure case of a computer system to a rack. The rack has two pairs of spaced apart posts, each having attachment locations for supporting two cooperative oppositely facing bracket members. The bracket members include platforms for supporting the bottom of the case, such as a case for a CPU. Each member has supports for rotatably receiving a torsion shaft of a latch. Each shaft is formed with two spaced apart arms having outer portions that engage the upper corners of the opposite sides of the case at two locations on each side. The arms of each shaft are angularly displaced relative to each other along the shaft so that one arm is caused to engage the case before the other arm, and in effecting the holding contact of the arms a torque is placed on the shaft, which remains as a positive force latching the case to the bracket and hence to the rack.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type, in which the entire length of a casing 1 is minimized while an effective length of a handle 18 is obtained sufficiently to improve the assembly in operability. A catch plate 36 is fixed to a locking shaft 11 mounted in a cylindrical portion 2 of the casing 1. The handle 18 received in a front concave 3 of the casing 1 is pivoted to the shaft 11 through a first pivot 37, and swingably urged by a spring 38 to project outwardly. In the front concave portion 3 of the casing 1, a push button 30 is pivoted to a button casing 24 through a second pivot 39, and urged by a position-keeping spring 40 to have its engaging-hook portion 31 engaged with an engaging projection 25 of the button casing 24. A rotor 42 of a lock unit 41 fixedly embedded in the handle 18 is interlocked with a lock plate 45 engaging with an engaging projection 26 of the button casing 24.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type, includes a casing (4) having a rotatable locking shaft (12) and a pivotable handle (19). When the handle (19) is pushed into a front concave portion (6) of the casing (4), the handle (19) can be held in its retracted position without fail. A push button (27) is pivotally mounted on a front-end portion of the handle (19) so that when the push button (27) is swingably depressed, the handle (19) can project outwardly from the front concave portion (6) of the casing (4). The thus projected handle (19) is side-swing to have a catch plate (11) of a locking shaft (12) disengaged from its locking position.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type, in which the entire length of a casing (1) is minimized while an effective length of a handle (18) is sufficiently obtained to improve the assembly in operability. A catch plate (50) is fixed to a locking shaft (11) mounted in a cylindrical portion (2) of the casing (1). The handle (18) is received in a front concave portion (3) of the casing (1) and is pivoted to the shaft (11) through a cross pivot (40). A latch element (25) engaged with and disengaged from a hook (19) of the handle (18) is received in a latch casing (29). The element (25) is interlocked with a push button (37) in a depressing operation thereof to linearly move so that the handle (18) locked up in the casing (1) is released to project from the casing (1) by a biasing spring (41).

Abstract: A hermetically-sealed handle assembly is disclosed. The assembly cuts labor costs and improves the productivity in manufacturing. A back plate 1 has a hole 4 in its central portion, in which 4 a head 3 of a pivot bolt 2 is inserted in a non-rotatable manner. A base plate 5 has a through-hole 7 for receiving therein a threaded shaft 6 of the bolt 2, and is provided with a hole 8 having its hole edge 8a subjected to a burring operation through which the hole edge 8a is passed through a through-hole 24 of the back plate 1 and turned outward behind the plate 1 to have it fixed to the base plate 5. A handle 9 has an axial hole 10 for receiving the threaded shaft 6 therein. A cap nut 11 is threadably engaged with a front end of the bolt 2 through a washer 12. A screw 14 threadably engages with a radial hole 13 of the nut 11, the screw 14 having its front end intensely abutted against a side surface of the threaded shaft 6.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type, includes a casing (4) having a locking shaft (12) pivotally attached to a handle (19), which can be pushed into a casing (4), and locked in its retracted position without fail. A push button (27) is pivoted to a front-end portion of the handle (19) through a pivot (25) passing through an axial hole (50) of the button (27). The hole (50) is obliquely extended and assumes an oval shape. By depressing the pivoted push button (27), the handle (19) swings out of a front concave portion (6) of the casing (4). A catch plate (11) attached to the locking shaft (12) is swingably moved to its unlocking position by side-swinging the handle (19), which has its front-end portion receive a lock unit (31) fixedly in an embedding manner.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type, in which the entire length of a casing 1 is minimized while keeping a sufficient effective length of a handle 18 to improve the assembly in operability. A catch plate 36 is fixed to a locking shaft 11 mounted in a cylindrical portion 2 of the casing 1. The handle 18 received in a front concave 3 of the casing 1 is pivoted to the shaft 11 through a cross pivot 37, and swingably urged by a spring 38 to project outwardly. A button casing 24 is fixed to the concave 3. A push button 30 is slidably mounted in a recess 27 of the casing in an insertion manner while horizontally non-slidable therein and urged by a spring 40 to move upward, and has its upper projection 32 engaged with a front hook 20 of the handle 18. A rotor 42 of a lock unit 41 fixedly embedded in the handle 18 is engaged with a lock plate 45 engaging with a projection 26 of the button casing 24 to lock the handle 18 in its retracted position in the casing.

Abstract: A door latching and unlatching assembly comprising a carrier; a door latching bolt carried by the carrier to rotate between locking and unlocking positions; a door latching operating handle rotatable between open and closed positions; a rotor associated with and rotatable relative to the carrier, and two cams on the rotor and rotatable therewith, the rotor operatively connected with the handle, to be rotated in response to handle rotation; and structure operatively connected with the bolt and located to be displaced by one cam in response to rotation of the rotor in one direction for rotating the bolt to unlocking position, and to be displaced by the other cam in response to rotation of the rotor in the opposite direction for rotating the bolt to door locking position.

Abstract: A door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging lever-action type includes a casing (1) having a locking shaft (11) and a handle (18) which can be swung out and pushed in a front concave portion (3) of the casing smoothly without fail. A push button (24) is pivoted to a front end of the handle (18) through a cross pivot (31), and has its intermediate portion (26) partially formed into a corrugated surface (28). A corrugated leaf spring (32) is fixed to a rear surface of the front end of the handle (18), so as to have its peak portion (32a) engage with a trough portion (28b) of the corrugated surface (28) of the push button (24) so that the push button (24) is held in a depressed position, whereby an engaging hook portion (29) of the push button (24) is held in its retracted position free from a receiving portion (5) of the casing (1 ).

Abstract: Door locking handle assembly of a pull-out and side-swinging rotatable locking shaft (5) having a catch plate (4) which is easily mounted on either side of a door, and a handle (8) folded into the casing can be projected outward and operated smoothly regardless of the thickness of the catch plate. A longitudinal groove (60) is provided in an outer surface of the locking shaft (5) (which is connected with the handle (8) through a cross pivot (7)) to open to its rear-end side, and has its front-end portion crossed with a circumferential groove (61) in the outer surface of the shaft (5); and provided in an inner surface of a cylindrical portion (3) (in which the shaft (5) is received) of the casing (2) is a drop-prevention projection (62) which passes through the longitudinal groove (60) to engage with the circumferential groove (61), the projection (62) being so arranged as to be misaligned with the longitudinal groove (60) when the shaft (5) rotates to travel between its locking and its unlocking position.

Abstract: A redundant safety lock for securing a centrifuge lid in its closed position. The lock includes a disc having an aperture through which a striker on the lid can be inserted in an unlocked position. The disc is rotated to a locked position such that the striker cannot be withdrawn through the aperture to open the lid. The weight distribution of the disc is substantially symmetrical about its center of rotation. The disc is therefore less susceptible to dislodging form its locked position upon perturbation from shock experienced.

Abstract: A latch system for securing upper and lower cowl sections of an outboard motor. The latch system comprises a catch assembly located at one end of the cowl assembly, and a latch mechanism located at the other end of the assembly. The catch assembly includes a catch block mounted to one of the cowl sections, with a catch slot formed in the catch block. A roller member is mounted to the other of the cowl sections, for engaging the catch slot. The catch slot is formed so as to provide an end wall against which the roller is maintained when the cowl sections are secured together, with the material of the catch block engaging the roller member to prevent relative vertical movement between the cowl sections. A cam block is located at the same end of the cowl assembly as the latch mechanism, and is mounted to one of the cowl sections. A cam follower is mounted to the other of the cowl sections, and engages a cam surface formed on the cam block for facilitating movement of the roller member into the catch slot.

Abstract: Strap dispensing and accumulating apparatus including a device for feeding strap from a strap supply to a strapping machine and an accumulator for accumulating strap being fed forwardly from the strap supply or being pushed backwardly by means of tensioning rollers of the strapping machine. A stretch-out box has an inlet, an outlet, and a lower wall. When pivoted to one position, a strap guide coacts with the lower wall, and with other elements, so as to define a channel for the strap between the inlet and the outlet. A detecting device is arranged to deactuate the feeding device when strap accumulating within the stretch-out box reaches a predetermined level. A flexible chute guides the strap from the outlet to a strapping head of the strapping machine. A combination of such apparatus with a strapping machine having a strapping head is disclosed.

Abstract: A window latch mechanism for use on cab structures associated with agricultural and construction machinery having improved resistance against breakage. The resistance against breakage is accomplished by constructing the window latch from a resilient material shaped in a forked configuration having a first and second tine. The latches are oriented such that the tines maintain a general vertical orientation. The window latch is pivotally connected to one tine, and the remaining tine is supported by the window slide. Vertical forces imparted to the window are reflected onto the latch and cause the resilient latch tines to move relative to each other, thereby allowing the tines to absorb the forces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for joining building panels, such as portable partitions, walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs. A cam device is located in one panel or member and is magnetically operated to engage a mating element located in an adjacent panel or member.

Abstract: A lock for a detachable vehicle body part, particularly a roof of a motor vehicle, includes a fixed receiving device and a movable actuating member. The actuating member, which is pivoted at a pin, has a circular plate with a circle segment-type flattening and is adjustable from a closed position to an open position and vice versa. The adjustments are accomplished by moving the actuating member along a circular path segment. In the closed position, the actuating member reaches over the receiving device.

Abstract: A combination door and door frame primarily designed for blast shelters wherein the hinged door, which in locked position is designed to withstand external overpressures resulting from detonation of either nuclear or conventional weapons, swings inwardly when opened, thus avoiding the objection of outwardly opening doors which can be blocked by rubble, debris, soil, etc. projected by the force of the explosion piling up against the door resulting in the occupants becoming entombed in the shelter.

Abstract: A latch is disclosed which is both rugged and economical. The latch includes a flanged housing which acts as a bushing for a journal portion of an operator. The operator includes a narrowed and recessed handle portion. At the inner end of the operator, a generally planar striker is placed to the interior of a door to interact with the frame. The striker rotates with respect to the housing and is limited in rotation by a stop which interacts with the housing. The striker is secured to the operator by connector means to prevent relative movement between them. The housing is fixed to the door by securement means which draws the flange of the housing against the exterior of the door.

Abstract: A latch assembly includes a housing for inserting through an opening or breach in a door panel and secured to the panel by a retaining cage. In the preferred embodiment, the housing and the breach will have the same cross-sectional square shape. A retaining cage includes a retainer plate and a plurality of supporting legs and substantially surrounds the housing when the assembly is mounted on a door panel. At each cornering edge of the housing, a depression is formed for receiving a retainer extension formed at the end of each supporting leg. Each supporting leg also includes a support claw or tip which, in the mounted position, engages a surface of the door panel and pierces any non-conductive coating thereon so that the rotary bar handle and the other parts of the assembly may be electrically grounded. The cooperative configuration of the housing and the retaining cage permits mounting of the assembly in one of four positions.

Abstract: A pivoting adjustment screw for mounting the bolt of a latch to provide vibrational damping along with increasing preload as the contact point of the adjustment screw to the mating structure shifts in a shock or vibrational environment. The adjustment screw includes a pivoting portion which permits the screw to pivot which allows a rotating rather than a scraping or abrading movement in response to the relative movement between the elements being connected.

Abstract: A latch is disclosed which is both rugged and economical. The latch includes a flanged housing which acts as a bushing for a journal portion of an operator. The operator includes a narrowed and recessed handle portion. At the inner end of the operator, a generally planar striker is placed to the interior of a door to interact with the frame. The striker rotates with respect to the housing and is limited in rotation by a stop which interacts with the housing. The striker is fixed to the operator by connector means to prevent relative movement between them. The housing is secured to the door by securement means which draws the flange of the housing against the exterior of the door.

Abstract: A mechanism for restricting the extent to which a closure member for an access aperture into a structure can be moved from a fully closed position to an open position via a predetermined partially open position at which further opening of the closure member can be impeded by the mechanism. The mechanism is adapted to be mounted internally of the structure and adjacent the head and/or foot of the aperture.

Abstract: A trailer body for providing access to the trailer body interior for cargo loading and unloading. The trailer body comprises front, back and side walls, a roof and a platform enclosing the interior. The side walls are formed by side-opening doors each of which, when opened, exposes the interior along that entire side of the body for loading purposes. The roof is releasably secured to the tops of the walls. The roof may be raised, as required, from closed position on the tops of the walls to a position a predetermined distance above the tops of the walls. The trailer body, with the side doors open along one or both sides of the platform and the roof raised, permits easy cargo loading or unloading of the trailer body using a forklift vehicle.

Abstract: A latch for latching a folding shelf having compartments to a cabinet having a pivotal cover is disclosed. A rectangular shelf stop downwardly projects from the transverse inner edge of the shelf and has a latch stop projecting forwardly of the shelf stop. The latch is affixed to a shaft which is pivotally supported in a holder mounted within the cabinet. To the shaft is affixed a handle for rotating the latch into engagement with and out of engagement with the shelf stop. When the handle is swung upwardly, it contacts a vertical handle position stop on the outer surface of the rear wall of the cabinet and the latch is pivotally moved by the shaft to the horizontal unlatched position. When the handle is swung downwardly, the latch contacts the shelf stop to secure the shelf in horizontal, latched position relative to the cabinet. The cabinet rear wall is configured to provide a handle access clearance space to facilitate pivotal movement of the handle for engaging and disengaging the latch.

Abstract: A sealing device in metal cabinets, which are used to screen off electromagnetic fields, for compressing metallic gaskets along the edges of its door. The device includes an elongate element (3,5,18) the length of which conforms with that of the door (1,2) and which is pivotable about an axis (7) parallel to the pivoting axis of the door. At its pivoting axis (7) the element is provided with a first elongate contact surface (10) which presses against the gasket (12) with a leverage effect when the element is turned to one end position. A second elongate contact surface (8) disposed on the element simultaneously engages against an abutment (9,16) to prevent the door from warping due to the pressure applied against the gasket.

Abstract: A cabinet latch is flush mounted on a cabinet door panel by a flanged conical cup which is inserted into a precut hole in the door panel. A push-on retainer clip presses against the inner surface of the door panel and holds the outward flange of the conical cup against the outer surface of the door panel. The head of the latch pawl shaft is received within the cup. In thin door installations, where the thickness of the door is less than the depth of the conical cup, a second cup is mounted on the pawl shaft on the inside of the door panel and a push-on retainer clip presses against an inward flange of the inner cup to hold both cups against the door panel, the outward flange of the outer cup pressing against the outer surface of the door panel and the outer flange of the inner cup pressing against the inner surface of the door panel.

Abstract: A self-propelled harvester or combine is provided with a bifolding panel structure at the lateral side thereof on which a bin unloader tube is swingable from an outwardly extending unloading position to a transport position alongside the panel structure. When the unloader tube is in its transport position, the lower part of the panel structure can be pivoted about its pivot connection with the upper part of the panel structure between closed and open positions, but the unloading tube in its transport position prevents opening the upper part of the panel structure. When the unloader tube is raised, the upper part can be moved from its closed to its open position.A linear air spring or actuator biasingly maintains the lower part of the panel structure in whichever of its open and closed positions it is placed, and when the upper part is swung to its open position, it is maintained in that position by the linear actuator.

Abstract: A lock system for a desk drawer, a cabinet door or the like includes a hinge consisting of a first supporting hinge plate, a second locking hinge plate and a joint rotatably connecting said first and second hinge plates. The hinge, when locked, has a substantially planar configuration and an unlocked configuration in which the second hinge plate is substantially perpendicular to the first hinge plate. The hinge is positioned at the opposed, adjacent interior edges of a first door panel of a cabinet, desk drawer or the like and a second door panel of an adjacent cabinet, desk drawer or the like with the first supporting hinge plate being rigidly attached to the interior surface of the first door panel adjacent to the second door panel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improved latch for releasably latching the hinged spare tire carrier to the tailgate or rear door of a vehicle, such latch being characterized by a mounting bracket attached to the carrier and movable therewith that carries a tapered guide pin projecting therefrom which cooperates with an annular cam surface bordering an opening sized to receive same provided in the latch plate fastened to the door or tailgate so as to move the interlocking elements of the latch into properly aligned relation for latched engagement. The guide pin also functions as a pivot for a release lever that carries one of the interlocking elements and which is in the form of a latch pin paralleling the guide pin offset to one side thereof.