Link And Lever Patents (Class 292/36)
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Patent number: 11959302Abstract: A handle system for a sliding door system is provided. The handle system includes: a first panel; a second panel wherein at least one of the first and second panels is configured to move in a direction parallel to the other of the first and second panels and the first and second panels are configured to also move together in a generally pivoting motion; handle located on one of the first and second panels; and a latch operatively connected to the handle, the latch configured so that movement of the handle moves the latch from a locking position to an unlocking position to allow the first and second panel to pivot.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Overhead Door CorporationInventors: Rogelio Rios, John M. Gollihar, II
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Patent number: 11352813Abstract: An adapter and interface permits a standard mortise lock to drive top and bottom latch mechanisms of a multi-point lock system. An actuator permits in situ adjustment of the top and bottom vertical latch projections of adjusting these projections while the door is hung in the door frame. An installation tool assists in the installation of the vertical rods in a door. A connector and carrier secures the vertical rods to the actuator and permits verification of retention of the rods in a multi-point latching system. A latch dogging indicator allows for end-user adjustment between a single-point lock and a multi-point lock system when desired. These different aspects may be employed in combination or separately with other locking systems.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SARGENT MANUFACTURING COMPANYInventors: Mike Capozziello, Darren Eller, Chris Gaughan, Andrew Geraci, Kelsey Gilmore, Lee Griswold, Christopher C Hill, Jason Reutenauer
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Patent number: 11242159Abstract: A turbomachine assembly for an aircraft comprising a nacelle with a nacelle structure, cowls attached to the structure to create an aerodynamic surface, an articulated cowl, comprising four edges, in the upper portion of the nacelle, an articulation at a first edge of the articulated cowl attached between the articulated cowl and the nacelle structure allowing the articulated cowl to move between a closed and an open position, a locking system at a second edge of the articulated cowl, opposite the first edge. The locking system comprises a handle actuable from the exterior of the nacelle, between a first position and a second position, a locking device movable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a transmission system that moves the locking device from the locking position to the unlocking position when the handle passes from the first position to the second position, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SASInventor: Jean Geliot
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Patent number: 11241944Abstract: A vehicle roof having a solid roof portion is provided, which is attached to the vehicle body and which delimits a roof opening, and at least one removable roof panel which covers the roof opening when in a closed position and which is detached from the solid roof portion when in an open position, the roof opening thus being uncovered, wherein the roof panel has at least one lock element on either side of a vertical longitudinal center plane of the roof, each lock element interacting with a respective lock slide which can be moved between at least one locking position, in which it retains the roof panel on the solid roof portion and the in roof opening is closed by the roof panel, and an unlocking position, in which the roof panel can be detached from the solid roof portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: WEBASTO SEInventor: Michael T. Willard
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Patent number: 11225182Abstract: A console apparatus with a variable table provided in a vehicle can include: a housing having an inner space with an open upper portion; a support configured to be vertically movable in the inner space of the housing; a table part rotatably connected to an upper end of the support; and a lifting part disposed in the housing and configured to fix a position of the support or adjust a speed of the support when the support is moved up or down.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Ecoplastic CorporationInventors: Young Ju Lee, Eun Sue Kim, Dong Jin Park
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Patent number: 10815709Abstract: An apparatus includes a panel, a removable window and a latch assembly for securing the removable window to the panel. In one embodiment, a removable roof assembly for a motor vehicle includes a removable roof panel, a releasable locking feature that secures the removable roof panel to the motor vehicle, a removable window and a latch assembly. The latch assembly secures the removable window to the removable roof panel. The latch assembly includes a push button actuator to release the latch assembly and remove the removable window from the removable roof panel.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Ronald M. Lovasz, David Brian Glickman, Harry Lobo, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Stuart C. Salter, James J. Surman
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Patent number: 10753440Abstract: An actuator release mechanism comprising a longitudinal member, e.g. a piston, which is moveable axially to permit or prevent axial movement of the lock bolt and hence deployment of the actuator. Movement of the piston is due to the force of the lock bolt, under a spring force, on the one hand, and to the position and force of a linkage assembly on the other hand. The linkage assembly comprises a first link fixed, at one end, e.g. by means of a piston lock pin, to the piston and fixed at a pivot point to a second link. The second link is fixed to a rotational drive means, here a rotary solenoid or stepper motor, so as to rotate about a centre of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Marek Wit, Rafał Lewandowski, Dawid Lewandowski, Artur Hilgier
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Patent number: 10655364Abstract: A locking system provides multiple lockable latching mechanisms that are collectively operable and lockable from a central actuation mechanism. Each latching mechanism can be positioned and actuated independent of the positioning of others of the latching mechanisms. In particular, the latching mechanisms need not be aligned with one another. The system uses flexible connectors between the central actuation mechanism and the respective latching mechanisms. The flexible connectors can have different respective lengths.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: Robert J Steinman, Phan Quang Tuyen
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Patent number: 10472879Abstract: A stationary display firearm safe is adapted to be affixed to a stationary structure for safely containing and showing a firearm or a different valuable item. The safe includes a body, an inner cover disposed within the body, and a front cover rotatably coupled to body to provide added security. A magnet is attached to the inner box for holding a firearm in space. The safe also includes a locking system with a lock set reinforcement, a tamper resistant latch rod, a lock set, a latch retainer set and a latch bolt set. The safe also includes a lighting system powered by a battery disposed within a chamber formed between the inner box and the body. The inner box incorporates a set of lips mating with a high impact resistance glass disposed in a frame of the cover when the safe is locked.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Inventor: Sam Galler
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Patent number: 10352389Abstract: There is provided a dual rack and pinion rotational inerter system for damping movement of a flight control surface of an aircraft having a support structure. The system has a flexible holding structure disposed between the flight control surface and the support structure. The system has a dual rack and pinion assembly held by the flexible holding structure. The system has a first terminal and a second terminal, coupled to the dual rack and pinion assembly. The first terminal is coupled to the flight control surface. The system has a pair of inertia wheels coupled to the flexible holding structure. The system has an axle element inserted through the inertia wheels, the flexible holding structure, and the dual rack and pinion assembly, such that when the flight control surface rotates, the dual rack and pinion rotational inerter system translates and rotates, and movement of the flight control surface is dampened.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2018Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael T. Fox, Jeffrey M. Roach, Eric A. Howell
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Patent number: 10337581Abstract: An apparatus for damping an actuator includes an inerter. The inerter includes a first terminal and a second terminal movable relative to one another and configured to be mutually exclusively coupled to a support structure and a movable device actuated by an actuator. The inerter further includes a threaded shaft coupled to and movable along the inerter axis with one of the first terminal and the second terminal. The inerter additionally includes a flywheel rotatable in proportion to movement of the threaded shaft in response to axial acceleration of the first terminal relative to the second terminal during actuation of the movable device by the actuator. The inerter reduces actuator-load-oscillatory amplitude at resonance of the actuator and movable device relative to the actuator-load-oscillatory amplitude that would otherwise occur using the same actuator without an inerter.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael T. Fox, Jeffrey M. Roach
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Patent number: 10294702Abstract: Skiles Locking System enables automatic actuation of multiple deadbolt type locks instantly through use of remote wireless activator, key, or lock button. (inside of dwelling) This is accomplished through a mechanized assembly completely contained inside door. Attached to door knob shaft located in the center of the door, a rotating disc and wire assembly retracts internal spring loaded deadbolts from bolt sleeves in door frame allowing ingress or egress. When the door shuts, beveled internal spring-loaded bolts move back into door frame, allowing locking of door with multiple deadbolt type locks with remote wireless activator, key, or lock button (inside). No manual sliding of deadbolts needed. The system also incorporates brass “weak-link” locking pins, which attach steel connecting wires to rotating disc. These “weak-links” break upon abnormal pressure when door knob mechanism is compromised by force, permanently locking door in place. The system allows for keyed or electronic keyless entry.Type: GrantFiled: January 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Inventor: Brisbin Marvin Skiles
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Patent number: 10267070Abstract: A glove box assembly includes a door, a lock mechanism and a lock release mechanism. The lock mechanism includes a first striker and a second striker carried on the door. The lock mechanism also includes a first latch rod, a second latch rod and a biasing element for biasing the first latch rod and the second latch rod into engagement with the first striker and the second striker. The first latch rod, the second latch rod and the biasing element are located external to the door in order to reduce the size of the door and thereby increase the storage volume of the glove box assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Steven Sic, Adrian Romero Regalado
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Patent number: 10211609Abstract: The present invention relates to a transportation device of a withdrawable circuit breaker, and more particularly, to a transportation device of a withdrawable circuit breaker capable of simultaneously moving right and left handles of a girder assembly for restricting movement of the transportation device or releasing a restricted state. The transportation device of a circuit breaker includes: a truck assembly on which a body of the circuit breaker is loadable; a body plate of a girder assembly installed on a front surface of the truck assembly; a pair of sliding plates slidably installed in the body plate; and a rotation plate having both sides to which leg portions of the sliding plates are rotatably coupled, respectively, wherein the rotation plate is inserted into a lead screw penetratingly-formed at a central part of the girder assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: LSIS CO., LTD.Inventors: Il Hyun Kim, Hong Ik Yang
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Patent number: 10107347Abstract: There is provided a dual rack and pinion rotational inerter system for damping movement of a flight control surface of an aircraft. The system has a flexible holding structure disposed between the flight control surface and a support structure of the aircraft. The system has a dual rack and pinion assembly held by and between the flexible holding structure. The dual rack and pinion assembly has a first rack, a second rack, and a pinion engaged to and between the racks. The system has a first terminal coupled to the first rack and coupled to the flight control surface, via a pivot element, and a second terminal coupled to the second rack, and coupled to the support structure. The system has a pair of inertia wheels adjacent the flexible holding structure. The system has an axle element inserted through the inertial wheels, the flexible holding structure, and the pinion.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael T. Fox, Jeffrey M. Roach, Eric A. Howell
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Patent number: 10099830Abstract: A food storage container comprising a bottom container for storing food, an easy to lift ventilation cover and a locking lid for securing the contents of the food storage container. The locking lid is provided at the top portion thereof with a combination lock. The combination lock having a plurality of wheels and projections being aligned with numbers on the top of the container. The combination lock is provided with a left side lock bolt and a right side lock bolt and engageable locking cases on both sides preventing the food storage container from opening. The food storage container is preferably formed from dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe materials. The combination lock of the present invention can be formed from a metal, glass or plastic material.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Inventor: Shaina Martinez
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Patent number: 10088006Abstract: An apparatus for damping an actuator includes an inerter. The inerter includes a first terminal and a second terminal movable relative to one another along an inerter axis and configured to be mutually exclusively coupled to a support structure and a movable device actuated by an actuator. The inerter further includes a rod coupled to and movable with the first terminal and a threaded shaft coupled to and movable with the second terminal. The inerter further includes a flywheel having a flywheel annulus coupled to one of the rod and the threaded shaft. The flywheel is configured to rotate in proportion to axial acceleration of the rod relative to the threaded shaft in correspondence with actuation of the movable device by the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Michael T. Fox, Jeffrey M. Roach
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Patent number: 10081284Abstract: A vehicle armrest includes an armrest base having a pivot axle that extends along a pivot axis. The armrest also includes a release mechanism that includes a pair of latch extensions that are supported on the armrest base for relative movement along a latch axis. The latch axis is substantially parallel to the pivot axis. The release mechanism also includes a latch spring that biases the latch extensions apart from each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: XiaoZhong Wu, Xiangbin Hu
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Patent number: 10065748Abstract: A mounting system for an aircraft galley that quickly and easily secures an insert while preserving an air gap between the insert and a work deck upper surface for venting purposes. The platform includes a linkage that can transform from a “Y” shaped configuration to a “T” shaped configuration. When the linkage is in the “Y” shaped configuration, the outer extensions or locking pins do not extend to the side walls of the platform. However, once the insert is properly seated on the platform, the linkage can be transformed from the “Y” configuration to a “T” configuration such that the locking pins extend through the side walls of the platform and through holes in the side walls of the insert. In this manner, the insert can be secured to the platform without screws or other permanent fixtures.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventor: James R. Forbes
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Patent number: 9882358Abstract: A transportation device of a withdrawal circuit breaker, including a girder assembly mounted on a front surface of a truck and configured to draw-in or draw-out the truck, a body plate formed in a box type having an opened rear side and coupled to the girder assembly, a pair of sliding plates slidably disposed within the body plate, and a rotational plate rotatably disposed between the sliding plates, wherein the transportation device further includes a stopper protruded at one side of the rotational plate and configured to restrict one of the sliding plates and a connection link having one end rotatably coupled to one end of the rotational plate and another end rotatably coupled to another end of one of the sliding plates.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: LSIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Sungtae Kim
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Patent number: 9850691Abstract: A lock device is provided with a housing, a rotary member, a pair of link rods provided with a hook part, a spring for the rotary biasing of the rotary member, and an operative member mounted so as to be able to be inserted into the housing. A cam protrusions formed in the rotary member, and a wall part having a cam slope which abuts the cam protrusion is formed in the operative member. The configuration is such that by inserting the operative member, the rotary member resists the biasing force of the spring and rotates, and the hook part of the link rods slides in a position in which it does not engage with the lock part.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: PIOLAX, INC.Inventor: Hisashi Nakasone
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Patent number: 9719279Abstract: An apparatus has a housing adapted to be secured to a window sash. A cam rotatably mounted in the housing has a cam surface and a cam boss disposed opposite the cam surface. A drive disc rotatably mounted proximate the cam has a disc boss and a projection disposed opposite the disc boss. The cam boss and disc boss are selectively engageable when the cam is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Truth HardwareInventors: Edward J. Subliskey, Jimmie W. Worrell
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Patent number: 9624701Abstract: A multi-point lock having an easy to install modular drive mechanism for shootbolts located at the top and bottom edges of a door in which the multi-point locking system is installed that requires only relatively simple door preparation. The shootbolt operating mechanism is installed into a narrow groove cut into a lateral edge of a door which may be cut using relatively simple tools in relatively quick fashion. The shootbolt actuating mechanisms are flat driverails that are made of flat barstock that fit slidably entirely within the narrow groove defined in the lateral edge of the door above and below the mortise pocket.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: HOPPE Holding AGInventors: Matt Taylor, Scott Trogner, Dan Mattrisch
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Patent number: 9546674Abstract: The interlocking device for a tray in a supporting structure while enabling the tray to be removed from the supporting structure. The tray can include a device that engages with at least one engaging device in the supporting structure. The tray is inserted into the supporting structure using the guide or other engaging device. When the tray is fully inserted into the supporting structure, the tray can be secured to the supporting structure by the interlocking device. The interlocking device secures the tray to the supporting structure by a locking mechanism that selectively engages a first recess and a handle that selectively engages a second recess in the supporting structure. When the tray is to be removed from the supporting structure, the interlocking device disengages from the first and second recesses and enables the tray to be removed without interference of the tray and the supporting structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: QUANTA COMPUTER INC.Inventors: Chao-Jung Chen, Yaw-Tzorng Tsorng, Chi-Fu Chen, Hou-Hsien Chang
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Patent number: 9371848Abstract: A buckling mechanism includes a first member, a second member and a locking assembly. The first member has a pair of locking-arm guiding portions formed thereon and gradually approaching each other inward from an outside of the first member. The second member has a latching member. The locking assembly has a connection element, a first resilient element, a interfering member and a second resilient element. The connection element has a main body disposed on the first member, and a pair of flexible locking arms. The locking arms are slidably disposed on the first member along the pair of locking-arm guiding portions respectively. The connection element is pushed by the latching member to a locked position from an unlocked position. The pair of locking arms contracts along the two mutually approaching locking-arm guiding portions, and the interfering member blocks the sliding blocker.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignees: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: Chun Yen Lin
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Patent number: 9346592Abstract: A container includes a sealing system coupled to an interior surface of the container's lid or cover. The sealing system includes a rotatable latch that, when rotated, cooperates with a number of gears to and a cam assembly formed in the lid to actuate a number of arms or links. In one embodiment, some of the arms extend approximately radially from a driven gear and operate to move an engagement member of the sealing assembly into contact with a complementary engagement member coupled to a base portion of the container. This engagement, in turn, compresses a seal or gasket located between the lid portion and the base portion of the container.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Becklin Holdings, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Becklin
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Patent number: 9273499Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for restricting or admitting access into an area or space, wherein the locking device comprises a locking mechanism arranged to move at least one locking element between a locked state, and an unlocked state, which locking mechanism is adapted to be connected with and to receive the motion for the movement from an operating mechanism arranged to control and to provide the motion for the movement.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Stendals El ABInventor: Jan Stendal
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Patent number: 9234384Abstract: A powered door for nuclear power plant consists of an embedded steel plate, a door frame welded on the embedded steel plate, a pair of hinge devices, a group of door panels, a group of opening and closing devices and a group of bolt devices; the door panels are fixedly arranged within the door frame through the hinge devices; the opening and closing devices are arranged at the upper ends of the door panels, and the bolt devices are arranged in the internal sides of the door panels. The powered door is fire-proof, explosion-proof and bulletproof, and is safe and long in service life, thus, the powered door can be used for nuclear power engineering which is constructed based on new standards.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: YIXING CITY WANXIANG FIREPROOF DOORS CO., LTDInventor: JunQiang Cui
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Patent number: 8960731Abstract: A locking system is mounted to a door with three rods extending therefrom. The rods have a locked position extending beyond the periphery of the door and an unlocked position not extending beyond the periphery of the door. Three rod receivers are adapted to receive the three rods in the locked position. A handle rotatably engages cam plates which are operatively engaged with the rods whereby rotation of the handle rotates the cam which moves the rod ends from one position to the other. A locking tab extends forwardly from the lower cam plate into a recess and is engaged by a circular lock while the recess prevents movement of the engaged circular lock. A second locking tab extends forwardly from the rod-locking link and a stationary locking tab is aligned thereto. Both locking tabs are engaged by a padlock preventing movement of the rod-locking link.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Mobile Mini, Inc.Inventors: Russ Lemley, Jon Keating
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Patent number: 8931812Abstract: A multi-point sliding door latch intended to fit within standard sized opening in the stile of a sliding door. Preferably the latch has at least two hooks oriented in opposite directions that slide in a generally linear manner between an unlatched and latched position in response to rotation of a pair of actuators located within the latch housing. Preferably, the latch includes reinforcement blocks defining cavities with a portion of the hooks extending into the cavities when the hooks are in the latched position.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Peter Hauber
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Publication number: 20140191514Abstract: A multipoint mortise lock mechanism for a swinging door, including a central cassette assembly operably coupled to an upper remote locking point assembly and a lower remote locking point assembly by a remote locking linkage. The central cassette assembly includes a housing, a deadbolt mechanism, a latchbolt mechanism, a remote locking point mechanism and an anti-slam mechanism. The anti-slam mechanism includes an anti-slam plunger that when in an extended position engages the remote locking linkage via a boss and a slot and thereby inhibits movement of the remote locking linkage whereby deployment of the remote locking point assemblies is prevented. The deadbolt mechanism includes a deadbolt extendible from the central cassette that is independently operable from the remote locking point mechanism. The deadbolt mechanism further includes an anti-back drive mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Truth Hardware CorporationInventors: Yoshikazu Nakanishi, Manabu Shimoji, Douglas A. Nolte, Craig M. Doring
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Patent number: 8534100Abstract: A door lock whose transmission mechanism is controlled by a key. It includes a pivotal part that drives a lock tongue to retract into or extend out of the housing. A vertical bar moves vertically to drive the auxiliary lock ensembles to open or close the lock. The vertical bar uses a horizontally shifting lock chip to control the lock. The lock chip is driven by a key via a lock core.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Inventor: Miao-Hsueh Tsai
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Patent number: 8479543Abstract: A door locking system with an idle handle has a door panel having a front face, a rear face, a hinged side, a free side, an upper side, a lower side, and an electronic lock and a mechanical lock installed in the door panel respectively having a keypad and a keyhole on the front face. The system further has a level toggler, at least one bolt, a chamber defined therein, a handle seat, a handle lever, a latch lever, a linking arm, a swivel pillar, a paddle shifter, an upright toggler, and an handle lever resume spring.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Inventors: Zaifu Yang, Zhongwei Cao
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Patent number: 8469408Abstract: A cover mechanism includes a covering whereon a circular hole is formed, and a button installed inside the circular hole. At least one track is formed on the button. The cover mechanism further includes at least one locking component. A first end of the locking component is disposed on the track in a movable manner, and a second end of the locking component is for inserting into a slot of a housing so as to lock the covering on the housing. When the button rotates in a first direction, the track drives the first end to move away from a center of the button so that the second end inserts into the slot. On the other hand, when the button rotates in a second direction, the track drives the first end to move close to the center of the button so that the second end separates from the slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2009Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Chen-Yu Li
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Patent number: 8403374Abstract: A lock system is provided which is made to facilitate connecting work of a slide pin with a cam member and reduce looseness in the connected state.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Piolax, Inc.Inventors: Toshihiro Shimizu, Toshihiko Okawara, Tetsu Hirano
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Patent number: 8375478Abstract: A walk-in bathtub has an outward swinging door mounted on a door jam. The door is provided with a latching mechanism that includes an extendible latching pin for receipt within a latch receiver in the door jam. The latching pin has a contoured face for guiding the latching pin into the latch receiver, and for drawing the door close to the door jam to compress a gasket provided between the door and the door jam. A push button lock selectively locks the latching mechanism in the latched position.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: 5 Star Steam Rooms L.L.C.Inventor: Zhi Gang Luo
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Patent number: 8347665Abstract: A self-balancing locking mechanism for actuating a locking pin-bar assembly of a door. The mechanism includes a drive shaft having an axis of rotation mounted to the door, and a cam mounted to the drive shaft. The mechanism also includes one or more actuator plates, each having a proximal end with a radial slot formed therein and installed about the drive shaft, and a distal end coupled to a locking pin-bar assembly that is slidably supported adjacent a perimeter of the door. The mechanism further includes one or more linkage bars, each having a proximal end pivotably coupled to the cam at a radial distance from the axis of rotation, and a distal end pivotably coupled to a mid-span of the actuator plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Liberty Safe and Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Terry D. Rasmussen, Richard C. O'Neal
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Patent number: 8333412Abstract: A locker has a latch bar attached to the inside surface of door by projections that extend through respective slots in the bar. The slots are configured to permit the bar to move parallel to the door between an extended position and a retracted position, the extended position being horizontally offset from the retracted position. An actuator plate is positioned between the inside surface of the door and the latch bar and is connected to a handle on the outside surface of the door. The at least one pair of spaced rollers is provided on the actuator plate. A diagonal rib is attached to the latch bar for each pair of rollers. Each diagonal rib is positioned between a respective pair of spaced apart rollers, such that when the handle and actuator plate are moved vertically, each pair of rollers will move along the diagonal rib positioned between that pair of rollers causing the latch bar to move horizontally.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: Scranton Products Inc.Inventor: Steven W. Hamblin
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Patent number: 8276527Abstract: A corner bolt locking system for a safe or vault is disclosed for use with cam and link locking mechanisms and a generally rectangular door panel frame, having a corner hole through its corner. A reinforcement channel is disposed at the corner and aligned with the corner hole. A corner bolt link arm is pivotably attached to a rotatable pin cam plate, and a corner bolt is pivotably attached to the corner bolt link arm and positioned through the reinforcement channel and the corner hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Prosteel Security Products, Inc.Inventor: Richard E. Stepp
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Patent number: 8267442Abstract: An outer operational device includes a cover mounted to a side of a door. An actuating member is mounted in the cover and includes an end engaged with a handle to rotate therewith. A driving member is pivotably received in the cover and includes a wing. A link includes an upper end pivotably coupled with the wing and a lower end pivotably coupled with an end of the actuating member. A driving rod is coupled with the driving member and operably connected to a latch of a lock mounted in the door, so that rotation of the handle causes retraction of the latch.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: I-Tek Metal Mfg. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hung-Jen Tien, Chen-Wei Huang
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Patent number: 8177264Abstract: An article storing structure for a small boat capable of easily carrying out the opening operation of a lid without spending time and effort and capable of easily taking luggage in and out. The article storing structure includes an article storing box for storing luggage in the hull and a lid covering an opening of the article storing box from above. The article storing structure includes left and right hinges provided at the left and right sides of the lid, respectively, for supporting the lid so as to be freely opened and closed and left and right lock members provided at the left and right sides of the lid, respectively, and capable of releasing the left and right hinges in the engaged condition, respectively. By releasing one of the left and right hinges in the engaged condition by the lock member, the lid can be opened and closed laterally.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroshi Iwakami
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Patent number: 8162358Abstract: A lock device includes a casing formed in a housing for rotatably receiving a rotary member which has an actuating finger and which is coupled to a handle with a driving shank, and a spring biasing device attached to the housing and engaged with the actuating finger of the rotary member for biasing the handle back to an original position and for biasing the actuating finger of the rotary member back to an original position when the handle is released, the spring biasing device is locked to the housing with a fastener to disengage the follower from the actuating finger of the rotary member when a spring biasing member is engaged between the handle and the housing to bias the handle back to an original position.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Thase Enterprise Co., Ltd.Inventor: Ching Tien Lin
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Patent number: 7997630Abstract: A locking system is mounted to a door with three rods extending therefrom. The rods have a locked position extending beyond the periphery of the door and an unlocked position not extending beyond the periphery of the door. Three rod receivers are adapted to receive the three rods in the locked position. A handle rotatably engages cam plates which are operatively engaged with the rods whereby rotation of the handle rotates the cam which moves the rod ends from one position to the other. A locking tab extends forwardly from the lower cam plate into a recess and is engaged by a circular lock while the recess prevents movement of the engaged circular lock. A second locking tab extends forwardly from the rod-locking link and a stationary locking tab is aligned thereto. Both locking tabs are engaged by a padlock preventing movement of the rod-locking link.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Mobile Mini, Inc.Inventors: Russ Lemley, Jon Keating
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Patent number: 7976077Abstract: An integrated sash lock and tilt latch assembly is mounted in a sash window having a top rail, a base, and two stiles connected together at their extremities. The integrated assembly contains a sash lock mechanism, a tilt latch mechanism, and a connector. The sash lock mechanism includes an actuator movable to adjust the assembly among a locked position, an unlocked position, and a tiltable position, and a rotor coupled to the actuator. The tilt latch mechanism includes a tilt latch housing supported by the top rail and a latch bolt slidably supported by the tilt latch housing and moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. At least a portion of the tilt latch housing has a generally circular cross-section. The connector has a first end of operably coupled to the latch bolt and a second end operably coupled to the sash lock mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Edward C. Flory, Jason L. Annes, Dean Pettit
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Patent number: 7946080Abstract: A passive lock assembly is suitable for use with a door mounted to a door frame. The passive lock assembly includes a housing, a bolt, an actuator, and a stop member. The housing is mounted on the door. The bolt extends from the housing and is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position. The actuator is supported by the housing and is operably connected to the bolt. Additionally, the actuator is moveable to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The stop member is pivotably connected to the housing and pivotable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the stop member engages an engagement surface of the actuator to obstruct movement of the actuator and prevent movement of the bolt to the retracted position, and in the second position, the stop member does not obstruct movement of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Newell Operating CompanyInventors: Todd Ellerton, Markus E. Muller, Christopher C. Rindels
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Publication number: 20110012371Abstract: A locker has a latch bar attached to the inside surface of door by projections that extend through respective slots in the bar. The slots are configured to permit the bar to move parallel to the door between an extended position and a retracted position, the extended position being horizontally offset from the retracted position. An actuator plate is positioned between the inside surface of the door and the latch bar and is connected to a handle on the outside surface of the door. The at least one pair of spaced rollers is provided on the actuator plate. A diagonal rib is attached to the latch bar for each pair of rollers. Each diagonal rib is positioned between a respective pair of spaced apart rollers, such that when the handle and actuator plate are moved vertically, each pair of rollers will move along the diagonal rib positioned between that pair of rollers causing the latch bar to move horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Scranton Products Inc.Inventor: Steven W. Hamblin
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Patent number: 7856857Abstract: A door lock of key-driven transmission structure which is comprised of a case, a swing arm, a first link bar and a second link bar, whereof the first and second link bars and a lock-bolt structure on the case can be driven by the swing arm to open or close lock. A first transmission piece is driven when the lock-bolt structure is actuated, and an actuator is driven by the first transmission piece to further drive the two top and bottom pull rods which further drive the two top and bottom lock-bolts to extend outward for locking, thereby to reach a combining action between the lock-bolt structure as well as the top and bottom lock-bolts. The lock-bolt structure is further through linking with a labor saving component installed on the second link bar to achieve the labor saving and easy operation effects.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2008Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Imperial Hardware Taiwan, Ltd.Inventor: Miao-Hsueh Tsai
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Patent number: 7823425Abstract: A latch assembly for preventing access into a door or drawer is provided. The latch assembly includes a housing configured to mount on a door or drawer, and at least one dog is slidably mounted in the housing for movement between a locked position and an unlocked position. The latch assembly include actuators operatively connected to the dog for moving the dog to the unlocked position. A key is insertable into a key slot on a side of the housing to move the actuators. The latch assembly may be used in combination with a catch assembly configured to mount on a door or drawer frame. The catch assembly is constructed to engage at least a portion of the dog in the locked position. The catch assembly may include a spring to move the latch assembly relative to the catch assembly such that the door or drawer may open slightly while in the locked position enabling a key to be inserted into the key slot to move the dog to the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2007Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Elbee Pty Ltd.Inventor: David W. Crossley
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Publication number: 20100263418Abstract: Several new components are provided for a mortise lock. First, a non-handed clutching assembly, including a pair of spindle hubs rotatable within a pair of outer hubs, is provided for a mortise lock. Second, a spindle-mounted lock-handing selector—which can be removed from one side of the lockset body while the lockset body is installed in the mortise of a door—is provided to set the handing of the clutching assembly. Third, an escapement mechanism is provided for a reciprocating-slide-based clutch-actuator assembly, enabling the slides to move into a position biasing a locker-carrying lever toward a hub-coupling position, even if the outer and spindle hubs are misaligned. Fourth, a guardbolt-actuated blocking assembly for a lockset is provided to block movement of the stop works or clutch works when the door is closed and the outside door handle is disabled.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Charles W. Moon
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Patent number: 7722094Abstract: A door locking device including: a door being mounted to an object to be capable of opening and closing a storage space of the object; a door handle being provided on a external surface of the door; a rotating bracket being mounted inside of the door to combine with a shaft of the door handle and thereby rotate together with the shaft; a rotating latch being provided between the door and the rotating bracket to rotate with the door handle, and detachably coupled with the rotating bracket along an axial direction of the shaft; a lock assembly being provided inside of the door to selectively restrain a rotation of the rotating latch; and a locking pin member being provided inside of the door to interoperate with the rotating latch, and selectively bind the door to the object according to a rotation manipulation of the door handle is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Nautilus Hyosung Inc.Inventor: Youn Jong Kim