Abstract: A one hand swing down bed rail control having a handle with a rotating portion. The rotating portion draws in the proximal ends of first and second lines that in turn draw in the distal ends of the first and second lines that in turn disengage first and second catches between a frame of the bed rail apparatus and a pair of legs of the bed rail apparatus, where a bed rail of the bed rail apparatus is positioned adjacent to a side of a bed and the legs of the bed rail apparatus extend between a mattress and a mattress support. Once the first and second catches are disengaged, the bed rail may swing down.

Abstract: A device for holding onto a rope to form a loop that can be tighten about two objects. The device including a base portion having at least one hole for securing one end of the rope. A clamping portion slidably engages a plurality of posts enabling the clamping portion to slide between a clamp position and release position for securing a portion of the rope therebetween. A clamp/release mechanism provides a means to clamp and release the clamping portion onto from the posts. The clamp/release mechanism includes a plurality of levers to selectively engage a respective post to clamp the clamping portion onto the posts when in a clamp position and disengage the at least one post to release the clamping portion from the posts when in a release position.

Abstract: An exemplary handle assembly including a handle and a coupling mechanism. The handle includes a shank and a manually graspable portion extending from the shank. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling member and a cam sleeve. The coupling member is mounted to the shank for movement between a coupling position and a decoupling position. The cam sleeve is movably mounted to the shank and covers the coupling member. A radially-inner portion of the cam sleeve includes a cam surface operable to engage the coupling member. The cam surface is configured to drive the coupling member from the decoupling position to the coupling position as the cam sleeve is displaced from a home position to a displaced position.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant container defining an opening extending into a canister chamber; a lid sized and configured to engage the canister rim for closure of the opening; a locking pin having a locked position with the locking pin being engaged with the canister for mitigating disengagement of the lid from the canister rim; and a locking actuator attached to the lid, sized and configured to move the locking pin from the unlocked position.

Abstract: A device for sorting objects, such as used beverage or food containers, that are conveyed on a conveyor. The device includes a first guiding member which is pivotable about a first pivot axis and configured to, when the sorting device is situated in a first sorting position, guide containers in a first sorting direction, a second guiding member which is pivotable about a second pivot axis, a rotatable drive member, a first cam mechanism interconnecting the rotatable drive member with the first guiding member, and a second cam mechanism interconnecting the rotatable drive member with the second guiding member, wherein the device is configured to, upon rotation of the drive member, be actuated between the first sorting position and a second sorting position.

Abstract: A storage system, including a storage element having a plurality of receptacles configured to store one or more tools therein, the storage element defining at least one aperture therethrough; an anchoring element configured to at least partially pass through the at least one aperture, the anchoring element having: a substantially cylindrical housing defining a passage therethrough; a plurality of clamping bodies circumscribing the passage and controllably movable towards the passage; and an actuator coupled to housing, where rotational operation of the actuator moves each of the clamping bodies along a substantially linear path towards the passage in order to at least partially obstruct the passage.

Abstract: A cover device includes a cover plate having a body portion with inner and outer surfaces. A deployable retainer mechanism is positioned on the inner surface of the cover plate and includes a plurality of engagement features operable between retracted and deployed positions. An adjustment mechanism interconnects the deployable retainer mechanism and the cover plate, wherein the adjustment mechanism includes a portion thereof that is accessible from the outer surface of the cover plate for moving the plurality of engagement features between the retracted and deployed positions.

Abstract: A one hand swing down bed rail control having a handle with a rotating portion. The rotating portion draws in the proximal ends of first and second lines that in turn draw in the distal ends of the first and second lines that in turn disengage first and second catches between a frame of the bed rail apparatus and a pair of legs of the bed rail apparatus, where a bed rail of the bed rail apparatus is positioned adjacent to a side of a bed and the legs of the bed rail apparatus extend between a mattress and a mattress support. Once the first and second catches are disengaged, the bed rail may swing down.

Abstract: A locking apparatus with enhanced strength for use with a safe having a pivotably mounted door is provided. The locking apparatus includes a cam rotatably mounted to the door's rear wall and positioned within an internal cavity of the safe in the closed position, a plurality of arm members slidably mounted to the cam, and a shaft coupled to the cam. The shaft is maneuvered to rotate the cam in a first direction to permit the arm members to adjust to an extended position beyond a perimeter of the door within the safe's internal cavity, thereby locking the door in the closed position. The shaft is maneuvered to rotate the cam in a second direction to permit the arm members to adjust to a retracted position within the perimeter of the door, thereby unlocking the door and allowing pivotal movement of the door to the open position.

Abstract: A latch that can be unlatched with a force exerted on a front handle of a drawer or other enclosure. The latch includes an end cap that interacts with a cam surface of a body and, upon doing so, disengages the catch from an opening on a strike plate or cabinet body. When the catch is disengaged, the latch can allow for the opening of the enclosure. The latch therefore allows for a simple forward motion to open and close the latch, and further allows the latch to be used with many different enclosures.

Abstract: An animal-resistant latching system for inhibiting animals from accessing food and food containing refuse within containers is disclosed. The device is composed of an access panel containing an opening to which is secured at least one latching members, a cam assembly, a cover, and a bracket. The latching members are positioned so as to inhibit access to the container when the member is in the latched position and allow access to the container when the member is in the unlatched position. The cam assembly communicates with the latching members so as to move the members between the latched and unlatched positions. The cover and bracket are dimensioned and positioned on the access panel in a predetermined manner so as allow human hands access to the cam assembly and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals.

Abstract: An animal-resistant latching system for inhibiting animals from accessing food and food containing refuse within containers. The device is composed of an access panel containing an opening to which is secured at least one latching members, a cam assembly, a cover, and a bracket. The latching members are positioned so as to inhibit access to the container when the member is in the latched position and allow access to the container when the member is in the unlatched position. The cam assembly communicates with the latching members so as to move the members between the latched and unlatched positions. The cover and bracket are dimensioned and positioned on the access panel in a predetermined manner so as allow human hands access to the cam assembly and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals.

Abstract: A two point door latch device having a master latch assembly, an auxiliary latch assembly, a linkage operationally joining the master latch assembly and the auxiliary latch assembly, and a handle for operating the master latch assembly. Both the master latch assembly and the auxiliary latch assembly have bolts with beveled heads that extend from their respective housings or brackets when in a locked state, and both include springs which tend the bias the bolts to their unlocked states absent the handle being in the lock position. Furthermore, if the linkage becomes disconnected from the master latch assembly and/or the auxiliary latch assembly, or the linkage breaks, the springs will cause the bolts of the master latch assembly and the auxiliary latch assembly to be retracted to an opened state.

Abstract: An improved machine-actuated removable safety closure made according to this invention includes a latch and central hub combination which permits a plug holder to self-align with the drive holes of the closure's cam plate so that an operator can retrieve the closure without having to lean directly over it. A bypass valve interferes with the cam plate when the bypass is in its closed position. This interference prevents the cam plate from actuating the locking leaves. Anti-rotation slots located on the plug body and the flange of the tubular member interlock and prevent rotation of the plug body beyond a certain rotational window during the setting process and when the plug body is in its final sealing position. The latch, along with means to secure the plug holder to the boring bar, allows the holder to be retrieved from the set plug.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a drawer, a sealing member disposed between a case and a front part to seal the inside of the case, a manipulation member disposed on the drawer, and a sealing apparatus for closely attaching the front part to the case and maintaining the front part closely attached to the case by the manipulation of the manipulation member. The sealing apparatus includes a hook part disposed on the case and a latch member connected to the manipulation member on the front part to move according to the manipulation of the manipulation member, thereby being inserted into the hook part, the latch member being configured so that the front part moves toward the case and is closely attached to a front surface of the case according to a contact state with the hook part.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A locking security system for motor vehicle wheel rims comprises a security housing, a locking assembly, and a plurality of grooved lug nuts. The security housing comprises a structure which covers wheel stud portions of an existing wheel rim. The locking assembly comprises a key lock mechanism located on an interior portion of the housing further comprising a plurality of locking plates which engage respective grooved lug nuts.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A closure retainment latch for cabinet doors and the like that provides a child resistant access protocol restricting opening to required user specific actions. A cabinet door handle selectively engages an interior magnet retainer latch allowing the door to open. Multiple handle engagement indicated operations are required to initiate handle drive activation and latch release in a rotational longitudinally engagement configurations of contoured interdependent engagement activation elements within the handle and latch specific cam engagement surfaces.

Abstract: A mounting of a container in a rail pair is provided, which is disposed in a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, and the rails of the rail pair have substantially horizontally extending guide grooves on the mutually facing sides and a projection is mounted in the container on its side facing the respective rail, and the respective guide groove has a cross section which expands from the groove base and the respective projection has a corresponding cross section which is expanded toward the container.

Abstract: A container has a body with a product disposed therein. A pedestal with a valving structure extends from the body. A bracket has a sidewall with at least one slot extending therein. The bracket includes a second pedestal provided interiorly of the sidewall, which is shaped to fittingly receive the pedestal of the body. The second pedestal includes at least one extending flange. Each of the at least one extending flanges extends toward the sidewall.

Abstract: A mortise lock comprising: a case having opposite inner and outer sides which are horizontally spaced when the mortise lock is mounted on a door; a latchbolt supported by the case for movement between extended and retracted positions, the latchbolt extending from the outer side of the case; an element configured to be operably connected to a latch adjacent a top or a bottom of the door, the element being movably supported by the case and partially extending from the inner side of the case; and a latchbolt bar movably supported by the case, the latchbolt bar having an outer end operably connected to the latchbolt for moving the latchbolt between the extended and retracted positions, and the latchbolt bar having an inner end operably connected to the element for moving the element when the latchbolt bar moves the latchbolt.

Abstract: A securing device for a portable electronic device includes a body and a case is mounted to the body. First and second engaging members are respectively connected to two sides of the body. First and second locking members are respectively and movably connected to the two sides of the body and located corresponding to the first and second engaging members. The first locking member includes a first stop and a first recess, and the second locking member includes a second stop and a second recess. The first/second engaging member is stopped by the first/second stop and is movable in the first/second recess to unlock the secured status. A connection member is pivotably connected to the first and second locking members and is movable by operation of the control member to shift the first and second locking members to allow the first and second engaging members to unlock.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a case, a plate, and a detachable member. The case has a first receiving area, a second receiving area, and a movable latch. The first receiving area is adjacent to the second receiving area. The movable latch moves back and forth between the first receiving area and the second receiving area. The detachable member is assembled to the first receiving area. The plate is assembled to the second receiving area. When the movable latch is located in the first receiving area, the movable latch locks the detachable member to the case. When the movable latch moves to the second receiving area, the movable latch is locked to the plate.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment may be a latch for a hydroprocessing vessel. The latch may include an elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, a helical pawl coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft, and a grip coupled to the elongated substantially cylindrical shaft. Usually, the grip forms a polygon having at least three sides and adapted to be engaged by a tool.

Abstract: A safe linkage lockset has a holding box, wherein a left and a right driving seat are assembled into its internal holding space parallelly and reversely. A linkage member is set rotatably between the driving seats. A door handle assembling portion is formed on the middle of the linkage member. The assembling portion could be provided with a door handle. When pressing the door handle, the linkage member will be driven so that the driving seats are driven close to each other. When pulling up the handle, the driving seats are driven far away from each other. Two bolt bars are separately located into the assembly hole of the driven end on left and right driving seats, and the action end of bolt bar is protruded out of the holding box. Hence, this could adapt to common users locking and unlocking habit.

Abstract: A securing means for use on a barrier such as a child safety barrier and/or the like where the securing means includes a housing, stopper means that are movable relative to said housing between an extended position, wherein the stopper means protrude outwardly from said housing to allow engagement of the stopper means with a suitable surface in use, and a retracted position, wherein the stopper means is in a retracted position with respect to said housing relative to said extended position to allow disengagement of the stopper means from a suitable surface in use. The securing means includes cam means and movement of said cam means results in movement of said stopper means between said extended and retracted positions.

Abstract: A pair of left and right slide pins 10 and 20 are disposed at the rear side of the lid 1 movably in the lateral direction. The base member 30 is installed in the installation part formed on the lid 1 from the surface side of the lid 1. The operation handle 50 that drives a pair of slide pins 10 and 20 is mounted on the surface side of the base member 30. Also, the rotor 40 causing a pair of slide pins 10 and 20 to interlock in accordance with drive operation of the operation handle 50 is rotatably installed at the base member 30. The rotor 40 has a pair of drive force transmission engagement parts 43 and 43. A pair of slide pins 10 and 20 have the engaged parts 101 and 201, which are separately engaged with one and the other of the pair of drive force transmission engagement parts 43 and 43, respectively. The rotor 40 is mounted in the base member 30 in a state where the respective drive force transmission parts 43 and 43 are exposed to the rear side of the lid 1.

Abstract: An opening/closing structure for a thin plate-conveying container has engagement recesses with which engagement projections are engageable. The engagement recesses are formed facing the engagement projections formed on a cover member of a lid of a rotation plate, both at an engagement rotation position and at a disengagement rotation position. The engagement rotation position is the position of the rotation plate for engagement of an engagement section of a lock member with a container body, and the disengagement rotation position is the position of the rotation plate for disengagement of the lock member from the container body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An assembly and method for securely enclosing a door opening defined by a building structure comprising: a frame disposed about the opening engaging one side of the structure; a door or other panel substantially covering the opening, the panel being pivotally secured to the frame and pivotable between an open position and a closed position; an installation bar engageable with the frame to secure the frame to the structure such that the frame and the panel are disposed substantially on one side of the structure and the frame engages the one side of the structure, and the installation bar is disposed substantially on an other side of the structure and engages the other side of the structure, the length of the installation bar exceeding a dimension of the opening; and locking means for selectively locking the panel to the frame in the closed position and for unlocking the door.

Abstract: An enclosure of an electronic device includes a chassis defining an opening, a cover attached to the chassis to shield the opening of the chassis, and a latch apparatus mounted to the cover to lock the cover to the chassis. The latch apparatus includes a driving mechanism, a first latch mechanism, and a second latch mechanism. The first and the second latch mechanisms are connected to the driving mechanisms. The driving mechanism is manipulated to operate the first latch mechanism to engage with a first edge of the chassis, and drive the second latch mechanism to engage with a second edge of the chassis.

Abstract: A retractable hand lever actuator which can be locked in a trough for driving a latch for a switch cabinet or the like is described. The hand lever is articulated at a drive shaft supported in the trough. According to the invention, the hand lever actuator comprises a handle such as a T-handle or L-handle having two connection levers which are arranged relative to one another in a parallelogram configuration and which are articulated by one end at the drive shaft and by the other end in a similar manner at the handle in such a way that, on the one hand, they hold the handle in its direction parallel to the extension of the trough when the handle is folded out of the trough and, on the other hand, are able to transmit a rotational movement of the handle to the drive shaft in the folded out position.

Abstract: In combination a door, latch structure at an edge of the door, and independently opens the door latch operating components at opposite sides of the door, displaceable structure in the door having a position blocking movement of the latch structure, first means responsive to displacement of a selected one of the components for displacing the structure from the blocking position to allow movement of the latch structure, for door opening, and the first means including a rotatable cam having reversible positions in each of which motion is transmitted to the displacement structure in response to displacement of the respective components.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a moveable panel, for example a swinging door or window, and a latching mechanism (10) for latching the panel (1) to at least one nearby element (2) in case the panel (1) is in a first, particularly closed, position, the latching mechanism (10) being provided with at least one first latch (11) and with operating means (13) for moving the latch (11) out of a first lateral side of the panel (1) from a panel-releasing position to a panel-latching position and vice-versa, wherein the at least one first latch (11) is dimensioned such that it extends along substantially the entire first lateral side of the panel (1).

Abstract: A locking system for a stop button employed in a mortise lock having a spindle for operating a latch utilizing a first spindle base and a second spindle base which are nested relative to one another. Each base includes an opening for the mortise lock spindle such that the spindle may enter the combined first and second bases from the left side or the right side. A locking hub overrides either the first or second base and is capable of selectively lying over either the first or second base. An abutment linked to the stop button interacts with the locking hub such that either the first or second base may not be turned by the spindle when this occurs. Locking hub selectively locks either the first or second base through its position relative to the same and allows the mortise lock to easily transform from a left-hand version to a right-hand version.

Abstract: What is described is a device for releasable mounting an accessory (12) on an operating table (102), comprising two coupling parts (10, 100) which can be connected to each other and a mechanism for locking and unlocking.

Abstract: A side rock device attaches a first member to a second member to be openable. The side rock device includes a pair of lock arms, a housing which holds the lock arms movably, a slider defining inclining holes which engage with the lock arms and urge the lock arms to protrude and retract, the slider disposed in the housing, and an elastic member which elastically urges the slider toward a predetermined direction. When the slider is operated against an elastic urging force of the elastic member, the lock arms are retracted.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: An actuator for a latch assembly comprising a cam member including cam surfaces to engage detents to, operate said latch assembly, the resulting motion of the detents to operate a release member for a header latching portion and simultaneously to operate a release member for a sill latching portion, or alternatively to operate release members for jamb latching portions.

Abstract: A locker that may either be opened in a keyed or keyless manner includes a locking mechanism formed predominantly of sheet components. The locking mechanism is designed to be carried by the frame of the locker, and is particularly suited to enable the locker to be used as an evidence locker or similar restricted access storage compartment. Various spring biases are used to force the locking mechanism to a locked position when the locking mechanism is appropriately triggered, such as by a pushbutton. The locking mechanism is designed to be substantially tamper proof and cannot be reset to an unlocked position without a key, if equipped, or access to a lock resetting lever arm that is only accessible through a rear opening of the locker.

Abstract: A display includes a main frame, a support base, and a locking mechanism. The support base including a first locking member is selectively connected to the main frame. The locking mechanism selectively connected to the first locking member of the support base includes a base, a plate, a pivot, and a second locking member. The base with a hole is movably disposed on the main frame. The plate is connected to the base, and is neighboring the hole. The pivot including a raised edge is disposed on the main frame, through the hole, and is near the plate. The second locking member is connected to the base for selectively engaging with the first locking member. When the raised edge abuts against the plate, the base is moved towards the first direction, and the second locking member is detached from the first locking member.

Abstract: A vehicle door latching assembly has a rotating disk assembly to open and latch a door with handles located remote to the latches. The door latching assembly has at least one handle assembly and a hub assembly. The hub assembly includes a rotatable disk mounted to a disk bracket assembly. At least one handle connector connects the hub disk assembly to the handle assembly. A latch connector connects to the hub disk assembly to upper and lower latch assemblies.

Abstract: An animal-resistant latching system for inhibiting animals from accessing food and food containing refuse within containers. The device is composed of an access panel containing an opening to which is secured at least one latching members, a cam assembly, a cover, and a bracket. The latching members are positioned so as to inhibit access to the container when the member is in the latched position and allow access to the container when the member is in the unlatched position. The cam assembly communicates with the latching members so as to move the members between the latched and unlatched positions. The cover and bracket are dimensioned and positioned on the access panel in a predetermined manner so as allow human hands access to the cam assembly and unlatch the container while simultaneously inhibiting such access by animals.

Abstract: A door latch operator includes a hand grip actuator lever for retracting one or more latch bolts mounted at a free side edge of a door, such as an entry door for a residence or place of business. The actuator lever is pivotally mounted at an inboard side of a manually grasped handle for grasping and squeezing with the fingers against the door handle to operate a torque converter or cam module for indexing a rotary cam through a rotary step. The rotary cam is coupled to a latch bolt retractor mechanism for retracting the latch bolt or bolts and thereby permit opening of the door. In a preferred form, the latch bolt retractor mechanism operates multiple latch bolts mounted along the free side edge of the door.

Abstract: A locking handle which is in particular provided for a motor vehicle comprises a star handle which is rotatably supported around an axle and to which one or more locking rods are fastened. An improved locking handle of this type comprises a longitudinally displaceably guided slide actuator with an actuator part. An engagement part is provided at the star handle.

Abstract: A lock apparatus includes a operation handle, a pair of springs movably supported by the container member, a pair of slide pins urged in directions of lock holes defined on the support member by the springs, respectively, and a pair of cam members to which rear end portions of the slide pins are fitted, respectively, to urge each slide pin to project and retract. When the operation handle is operated in a swing manner, a front end portion of each slide pin is retracted from each lock hole of the support member against pressure of each spring. Engagement holes are defined on opposed surfaces of each front end portion of the cam member having a cylindrical shape. Each rear end portion of the slide pin is formed in a bifurcated structure to have elastic pieces. Each of elastic pieces has a protrusion for detachably engaging with each of engagement holes.

Abstract: The description relates to a snap fastening for fixing a thin wall, such as a housing wall, door leaf, or shutter, which is provided with an opening, to a wall support such as a housing frame, door frame, or wall opening edge, which is likewise provided with an opening, with a base part that can be arranged at the wall support in its opening, with a head part which extends away from this base part and which has a diameter that initially increases and then decreases again in its longitudinal section from the end of the head part in direction of the base part, which head part is a male plug-in part which, by overcoming a spring force acting radially outward in direction of the diameter, can be received by an undercut female plug-in part that is formed or carried by the opening of the thin wall.

Abstract: A bezel has a locking mechanism that allows bezel designs to locate the bezel lock anywhere along the length of the bezel. The bezel includes a bezel frame, a first plunger mechanism, and a second plunger mechanism. Each plunger mechanism is moveably coupled to the bezel frame at opposite ends of the bezel frame and is movable between a latched position and an unlatched position. A first rod is attached to the first plunger mechanism and a second rod is attached to the second plunger mechanism. A cam lock is positioned between the first rod and the second rod. The cam lock is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the cam lock restricts movement of both rods sufficiently to stop the plunger mechanisms from moving from the latched position to the unlatched position when the cam lock is in the locked position.

Abstract: A latch mechanism is provided to lock a cover unit to a base unit, which includes a latching member for being slidably installed in the cover unit and a button for being rotatably fixed to the cover unit. The latching member includes a main body and a hook extending from the main body for engaging with the base unit. The button includes a driving surface operatively engagable with the main body of the latching member for cooperatively transforming rotating movement of the button into linear movement of the latching member thereby disengaging the hook from the base unit.