Abstract: An electronic chip functioned lock whose tongue piece revolving mechanism is either manually operatable with a mechanical key, or by an electronic chip attached key. The lock mechanism is connected to a computer for reading input information to confirm the code stored in the chip so as to avoid unauthorized entry, and to amend, store, or erase the data in case of need. The computer can further be interconnected to a local security system.

Abstract: A closing device for a control cabinet door, machine casing or the like, having a security unit with a lock attached to the control cabinet door, machine casing or the like, with a first locking part and a second locking part fixed to the door frame, machine frame or the like. The two locking parts can be made to cooperate with each other or not by application of an electric signal. In a closing device there is a locking and unlocking mechanism suitable for use with all usual types of lock. Thus a lock is used which has a locking mechanism that can be rotated in different directions and in which a locking member subjected to a spring tension is movably guided. In addition, when in a locked position the locking member subjected to a spring tension prevents the rotation of the locking mechanism.

Abstract: An espagnolette-lock for use on a leaf within a sash-frame having a casing, an operating rod movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, a controller for actuating the operating rod, a springy element for automatically restoring the operating rod to the locked position, a manual controller for moving the operating rod to the unlocked position and for restoring the springy element to a compressed condition, a locking mechanism for maintaining the operating rod in the unlocked position during an opening of the leaf from the sash-frame, and an unlocking mechanism for releasing the locking mechanism when the leaf is closed into the sash-frame so as to return the operating rod to the locked position. The locking mechanism includes a toggle joint having a first rod and a second rod connected together by a fulcrum. The first rod is connected through a hinged joint to the operating rod. The second rod is connected through a hinged joint to the casing.

Abstract: There is described a lock mechanism for a leaf hinged within a frame, the lock mechanism comprising a first bolt and at least one further bolt, each bolt being movable between an engaged position in which a distal end of the bolt projects from the leaf and a disengaged position, the bolts being directly driveable together between the engaged and disengaged positions by movement of a common drive member, the first bolt having a proximal end engaged by the drive member and isolating means for ensuring that, when pressure is applied to the distal end of the first bolt tending to move it to the disengaged position, the or each further bolt is not moved to the disengaged position.

Abstract: A multipoint lock assembly for securing a door that is hinged along one edge and that has a free, swingable edge opposite the hinged edge. The assembly includes a central latch and at least one remote latch vertically spaced therefrom along the free edge of the door. The retraction of all the latches is controlled by a central latch driving mechanism in response to a manual operation either of an exterior thumb-operated latch lever or of an interior doorknob. A deadbolt is also located proximate the central latch. The deadbolt is controlled either by an externally accessed cylinder lock in response to a manual insertion and rotation of a key or by a manual rotation of an interior-mounted thumb-turn. While the deadbolt is extended, the thumb-operated latch lever and the doorknob are inoperable. At least one of the latches includes a latch trigger. This is tripped when the door is closed, allowing the latch of which it is a part to assume a superextended position.

Abstract: A lock with a latch bolt (41) has a translating part (65), which can be moved by a hub which can be turned by a button and/or key operation so that it controls an additional extension of the latch bolt (41) into a locking position and blocks the latch bolt in this locking position.

Abstract: A lock mechanism is provided which may actuate both a deadbolt and flush bolts in response to a single lock movement. The mechanism includes a dual element bolt throw and flush bolt actuator, which locks in place in the extended position if the end of the bolt is pressed inwardly. The throw includes a transfer mechanism which translates the horizontal movement of the bolt to vertical movement at the flush bolts. The flush bolts also include a mechanism to limit retraction thereof if the extending end of the flush bolt is exposed to inward directed force. The entire lock mechanism may be actuated by a standard cylindrical lockset having actuating jaws extending therefrom. The lock mechanism case may include an aperture therein, through which the handle housing extends, which aligns the jaws in the handle housing with the rear end of the bolt.

Abstract: An espagnolette-lock for a door, French window or the like, having, accommodated in a casing (2), a control mechanism (3) including, on the one hand, operating mechanism (4) for at least one operating rod (5, 5A) and, on the other hand, a key-operated member (12) (13) for locking the operating rod or rods (5, 5A) in locking position. This locking mechanism has in a locking pawl (14) which is designed to be capable of co-operating in a locking position, under the action of the key-operated member (12), with a rack (15) directly or indirectly associated to the operating rod or rods (5, 5A) in order to immobilize the latter in only the unlocking direction.

Abstract: An adjustable interconnected lockset adapted to be secured to a door which includes a mounting plate assembly having a vertically extending mounting plate having an operator bracket proximate the bottom thereof with the operator bracket having screw receiving holes. The lockset also has an exterior operator assembly including internally threaded posts, first screw holes extending through the mounting plate and screws which extend through the mounting plate and threadedly engaging with the threaded posts to clamp the door between the exterior operator assembly and the mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate has a central opening extending vertically upwardly from a location proximate the operator bracket and defining mounting plate side panels on either side thereof and the mounting plate assembly further has a dead bolt bracket which includes a central door engaging portion, a pair of opposed side portions adapted to engage the mounting plate side panels, and screw receiving holes.

Abstract: An espagnolette or espagnolette-lock for a door or the like, having a control mechanism including, on the one hand, a springy mechanism for automatically restoring a operating rod into locking position and, on the other hand, a locking device capable of maintaining this operating rod in its unlocked position upon opening of the leaf.The locking device consists of a lever fitted in the casing, about a spindle perpendicular to the plane of the latter, so as to be capable of tilting between an inactive position and an active position in which it co-operates with a stop directly or indirectly made integral with the operating rod, in order to impede the latter from moving under the action of the springy means, the lever being extended, beyond its axis of pivoting, by a control pawl on which are capable of acting an unlocking mechanism in the shape of an actuator directly or indirectly integral with a spring-bolt.

Abstract: A closure for a switchgear cabinet door, machine case or the like, having a safety device. A lock is attached to the switchgear cabinet door, machine case or the like with a first locking element, and a second locking element is attached to the door frame, machine case frame or the like. Both locking elements can be brought into and out of functional connection with each other under the control of an electric signal. Additional locking of the closure can be simply achieved with commercially available locks because the lock has a turnbuckle, which can be rotated by 90.degree., as the first locking element, and an electromagnet is attached to the door frame or the machine case frame, whereby a locking member as the second locking element can be displaced into and out of the pivot range of the turnbuckle.

Abstract: An adjustable interconnected lockset adapted to be secured to a door which includes a mounting plate assembly having a vertically extending mounting plate having an operator bracket proximate the bottom thereof with the operator bracket having screw receiving holes. The lockset also has an exterior operator assembly including internally threaded posts, first screw holes extending through the mounting plate and screws which extend through the mounting plate and threadedly engaging with the threaded posts to clamp the door between the exterior operator assembly and the mounting plate assembly. The mounting plate has a central opening extending vertically upwardly from a location proximate the operator bracket and defining mounting plate side panels on either side thereof and the mounting plate assembly further has a dead bolt bracket which includes a central door engaging portion, a pair of opposed side portions adapted to engage the mounting plate side panels, and screw receiving holes.

Abstract: A rod system device extending from its lock unit to a tensioning devicc of the door catch mechanism which takes up two positions is connected in the door catch mechanism with a pivotable unlocking hammer so that the door catch mechanism can be released from the drive rod locking mechanism. The door catch mechanism has an unlocking lever which, when engaged with a bolt element, is ready for contact opposite a trigger element of the tensioning device so that following the unlocking of a bar/drive rod locking unit with the lock unit, the bolt element can be moved from the engagement position to a release position by deflection of the unlocking hammer.

Abstract: A door locking device has several closing rods that cooperate with closing recesses or closing elements on the body of a cabinet and that may be moved by a lock from open positions into closed positions and vice-versa. The number of closing points can be increased by simple, commercially available locks and bolts, as pairs of closing rods form the push rods of at least two push rod locking devices and in that the push rod locks carry additional pinions that are mutually coupled by a coupling rod with teeth and can be moved in the same direction.

Abstract: A truck tailgate key-actuated locking mechanism is provided including a truck with a truck bed and a tailgate. At least one locking arm is pivotally mounted on the tailgate with a first orientation for allowing the opening of the tailgate and a second orientation for precluding the opening of the tailgate. A key assembly is adapted to receive a key. Such key assembly remains in communication with the locking arm for positioning the same in the first orientation upon the rotation of the key in a first direction and further for positioning the same in the second orientation upon the rotation of the key in a second direction.

Abstract: A door lock system (20) comprising a door frame (22) mounted in an entry (24) of a building (26). An entrance door (28) is hinged at (30) along one side edge to the door frame (22). The entrance door (28) has a standard door lock unit (32) to engage with the door frame (22). A structure (34) is built into the entrance door (28), for engaging with the door frame (22) at a number of other locations thereabout, so that the entrance door (28) will be strengthened against a forced entry. An assemblage (36) is built into the entrance door (28), for retaining the engaging structure (34) to the door frame (22) in a releasing manner. When a person wants to open the entrance door (28) with the stand and a door lock unit (32), the retaining assemblage (36) must first be deactivated to allow the engaging structure (34) to disengage from the door frame (22).

Abstract: A swivel lever closing device for doors of housings or cabinets which preferably have walls of thin material such as sheet steel, in particular, for operating locking systems such as locking bars which can be installed in the fold space in sheet-metal cabinet doors. The swivel lever closing device is formed of a door plate which has a base plate with a swivel lever serving as a handle and with protuberances serving to engage in cut outs in the door, wherein a first protuberance is formed at one end of the door plate in the region of a locking arrangement for the swivel lever and another or second protuberance is formed at the other end of the door plate and is arranged at the door plate symmetrically with respect to rotation so as to be offset by 180.degree.

Abstract: A lock for the locking of a sliding closure. The lock includes a housing (10) with a pair of hook shaped locking elements (11) which are mounted for counter-rotation within the housing. A handle (26) is mounted for rotation on the housing and is coupled to a gear wheel (23) which meshes with a pair of rack elements (30,32) which are located for sliding movement in the housing (10). A projection (34) from each rack element (30,32) engages in a curved slot (35) of the locking element (11). Consequently, rotation of the handle (26) results in a sliding movement of each of the racks (30,32) which causes the locking elements to move between a first position where the locking elements are substantially retracted in the housing (10) and a second position where the locking elements can latchingly engage with a strike.

Abstract: A security door assembly or locking mechanism for securing a single door in locking engagement with an adjacent door jamb structure comprises a first elongate metal blade to be received by a matching elongate groove in a vertical edge of a door. A second elongate metal blade is received by a matching groove in an upper horizontal edge of the door. Mechanical devices are provided for moving said blades partially from the grooves in the door into engagement with receiving grooves in the adjacent door jamb structure to lock the door. The vertical and horizontal blades are coupled together by a linkage mechanism which enables both blades to be operated simultaneously upon actuation of a single lever or knob. The blades and the linkage mechanism are mounted in an L-shaped housing inserted into grooves formed in adjacent edges of the door. Elongate metal strips are provided to be mounted over the grooves in the door jamb.

Abstract: A deadbolt lock system is provided for a swinging door which prevents movement of the deadbolts from a locked position to an unlocked position when the door is open. Movement of the deadbolts from an unlocked to a locked position when the door is opened is prevented by a slide plate which is locked into a deadbolt deactivating position by a plunger which is biased outward when the door is opened. The system also provides for an unlocking of the deadbolts and an opening of the door with a single rotation of the inside handle.

Abstract: A lock mechanism comprises at least one bolt member moveable between an engaged and a disengaged position. The latch arrangement prevents movement of the bolt members from the engaged position to the disengaged position. A first operating member for operating the lock mechanism is provided on one side thereof and a second operating member and a latch release arrangement are provided on the other side of the lock mechanism. The latch arrangement responds to movement of the first operating member or the latch release arrangement to release the bolt members and allow movement thereof from the engaged position to the disengaged position. The bolt members are further moveable between the engaged and disengaged positions in response to movement of the first or second operating members.

Abstract: A rotary latch assembly which allows for simple, inexpensive and reliable attachment of a computer bezel to a computer housing. Latches disposed on each side of the bezel engage openings in the computer housing so as to secure the bezel to the computer housing. The latches are attached to rails which includes gears. A knob which includes rotary gears extends through an opening in the bezel. The rotary gears engage the gears of both of the rails such that the latches may be moved within a limited range by rotating the knob. Thus, the bezel may be removed by rotating the knob such that the latches move inward, thereby disengaging the latches from the openings in the computer housing.

Abstract: An interconnected lock is disclosed which can be used in applications which have differing center distances. A rack is located between the lower operator assembly and the upper deadbolt for engaging a pinion which will release the deadbolt. This pinion can be vertically located at a position to receive the drive spindle of the deadbolt. A second pinion which is secured to the turn lever for the deadbolt is secured to the faceplate. These pinions cooperate with adjacent width portions of the rack enabling the faceplate to operate with different center distances.

Abstract: A security door replacement for increasing the security of homes or other structures includes a security door locking mechanism having a piston centrally located parallel to a longitudinal axis of the door. The piston has wedge shaped components on either end which interact with four locking arms. The security door replacement also includes a pinion gear connected to the door's doorknob which interacts with a rack gear integral to the central piston such that turning the doorknob causes the pinion gear to turn resulting in movement of the piston. This piston movement causes the locking arms to alternatively extend through and withdraw from the door frame and supporting structure thereby locking and unlocking the door.

Abstract: A convertible roof latching and switch operating system provides an actuator which moves a first latch toward a vehicle centerline and a second latch away from a vehicle centerline in order to engage their respective strikers. In another aspect of the present invention a movable handle is directly and mechanically coupled to the pair of latches. In a further aspect of the present invention, the handle also operates one or more switches which activate driving means for raising or lowering a convertible roof.

Abstract: A locking device is used for doors of cabinets or cupboards and, more parularly, for doors of modular cupboard systems. In order to create an operationally reliable, inexpensive locking device which is suitable for narrow counterstops and which permits an installation independently of the fixing side, as well as an inexpensive conversion when the fixing side is changed, the locking device is given a bipartite construction with a handle positioned in the vicinity of a door plate and a bolt mechanism operable by a tumbler. The device has a first door plate area receiving the handle and a second door plate area. A locking movement, initiated by the handle, is subject to a deflection, preferably of approximately 90.degree., in the direction of a counterstop and a closed or open position of at least one locking element in a cabinet or cupboard-side receptacle is obtained.

Abstract: To ensure the disconnectable connection of two components with a non-circular outline, in particular an oval outline, a rotatable ring of oval shape is fitted on a first component, cooperating with a second component by a bayonet system. Rotation of the ring is made possible by positioning at least four arc of a circle shaped segments along the desired outline with a space between the ends of adjacent segments. The link between these ends is made by articulated components.

Abstract: A security door assembly or locking mechanism for securing a single door in locking engagement with an adjacent door jamb structure comprises a first elongate metal blade to be received by a matching elongate groove in a vertical edge of a door. A second elongate metal blade is received by a matching groove in an upper horizontal edge of the door. Mechanical devices are provided for moving said blades partially from the grooves in the door into engagement with receiving grooves in the adjacent door jamb structure to lock the door. The vertical and horizontal blades are coupled together by a linkage mechanism which enables both blades to be operated simultaneously upon actuation of a single lever or knob. The blades and the linkage mechanism are mounted in an L-shaped housing inserted into grooves formed in adjacent edges of the door. Elongate metal strips are provided to be mounted over the grooves in the door jamb.

Abstract: A locking device for manhole inner covers is disclosed. The locking device is operated only by an authorized key thus almost completely protecting the underground arrangements such as pipes, drains or wires from unauthorized persons, who intend to reach the arrangements with the object of damaging or breaking the arrangements. The locking device is cased by a longitudinal channel type housing. Two reciprocating units are arranged in the housing so that the arrangement of the units inside the housing is point-symmetric about the center of the housing. Each unit has a plurality of regularly-spaced gear holes, which selectively engage with the asterisk part of a key. A locking bolt is coupled to each reciprocating unit and fully projects or retracts from or into the housing. A keyhole panel is movably seated on a central member so that the keyhole panel can move in a vertical direction. The keyhole panel has an asterisk keyhole.

Abstract: A bolt construction for use in an espagnolette locking system for the multi-point locking of sashes is made up of a linking rod (16) and a locking pin (17), one or the other of which is of fixed length and the other of which may be any one of a plurality of different lengths, the rod and pin being adapted to be connected together with a snap fit in any one of a plurality of different positions, thereby allowing the length of the interconnecting rod and pin to be chosen to fit a particular size of sash. The construction also provides a bolt construction for use in an espagnolette locking system for multi-point locking of sashes, which bolt construction is formed for assembly within a rebate in a face of the sash by means of a snap fit within the rebate. The construction also extends to a sash fitted with two such bolt constructions.

Abstract: A latch system which includes a latch bar slidable up and down on an interior of an enclosure door. The latch system has a rack member mounted on the latch bar extending through an orifice in the door to engage an actuator on the exterior of the door. The latch bar has glides and retainer clips mounted to the latch bar for positioning the bar relative to the door. The door may include a gasket for sealing an enclosure, with the latch bar mounting outside of the sealed area. Retainer fingers include a roller which engage a latch catch mounted to the enclosure frame. The finger members and the rack members are reversible for mounting in either direction so that the door may be reversed at any time. The latch catches are configured for receiving a finger member at either end for engagement of the door.

Abstract: A lock mechanism is provided which may actuate both a deadbolt and flush bolts in response to a single lock movement. The mechanism includes a dual element bolt throw and flush bolt actuator, which locks in place in the extended position if the end of the bolt is pressed inwardly. The throw includes a transfer mechanism which translates the horizontal movement of the bolt to vertical movement at the flush bolts. The flush bolts also include a mechanism to limit retraction thereof if the extending end of the flush bolt is exposed to inward directed force. The entire lock mechanism may be actuated by a standard cylindrical lockset having actuating jaws extending therefrom. The lock mechanism case may include an aperture therein, through which the handle housing extends, which aligns the jaws in the handle housing with the rear end of the bolt.

Abstract: A lock mechanism is provided which may actuate both a deadbolt and flush bolts in response to a single lock movement. The mechanism includes a dual element bolt throw and flush bolt actuator, which locks in place in the extended position if the end of the bolt is pressed inwardly. The throw includes a transfer mechanism which transposes the horizontal movement of the bolt to vertical movement at the flush bolts. The flush bolts also include a mechanism to limit retraction thereof if the extending end of the flush bolt is exposed to inward directed force. The entire lock mechanism may be actuated by a standard cylindrical lockset having actuating jaws extending therefrom.

Abstract: A lock for a sliding door has at least one locking bolt adapted in use to be moved between an open position and a locking position by activation of an operating member which rotates a pinion which engages a pair of drive racks to cause movement of the locking bolt generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bolt and in a direction parallel to a leading edge of a door in which the lock is mounted. The locking bolt is adapted when moved to its locking position to move into locking engagement with a staple-like keep mounted on a frame for the door when the door is in a closed position. A key operated deadlock facility prevents activation of the operating member. Preferably, the lock is also fitted with a safety mechanism so that it cannot be damaged if the door to which it is fitted is closed when the lock is in a locking position, and it is also possible to provide both an automatic latching and a panic feature on the lock.

Abstract: Disclosed is a releasable locking mechanism adapted for attachment to an article, such as a chair, to enable demountable connection of the article to a support. The locking mechanism has releasable engaging means for releasably engaging the support, the engaging means being movable between a first "connected" position and a second "disconnected" position to lock or release the article from the support. Also provided is a retracting means for moving the engaging means between the first and second positions and biasing means for biasing the engaging means toward the first position.

Abstract: A door lock assembly is provided for secure multipoint locking of a door. The lock assembly comprises a main lock cartridge in combination with one or more remote secondary lock cartridges mounted at one side edge of a door, with the main lock cartridge having an actuator for manipulating a plurality of lock members. In one preferred form for use with a hinged or swinging door, the lock members comprise a plurality of latch bolts movable to a first extended position for normal door latching, or to a second and further extended position to function as multiple deadbolts. In an alternate preferred form for use with a sliding door, the lock members comprise headed latch pins for engaging keeper plates on the adjacent door jamb.

Abstract: A door lock has a housing adapted to be mounted on an edge of the door, inside and outside nuts rotatable about respective inside and outside axes on the housing, and respective inside and outside handles fixed to the nuts and respectively projecting inward and outward from the door with each handle movable upward and downward from a central position. A pair of bolts in the housing each movable between an outer position and an inner position are coupled to respective slides and movable jointly therewith between a position extended from the door in the outer position of the respective slide and a position recessed in the door in an inner position of the respective slide. An actuating arm on the inside nut can engage stops on one of the slide and a gear train meshes on one side with the outside nut and on the other side with both of the slides for opposite movement of the two slides on rotation of the outside nut.

Abstract: A latching apparatus includes a rack and pinion drive. A latch bar slide between a latched and unlatched position with ramped latching members mounted on the bar engaging complementary latching members. The latch connects to several types of latch actuators including a button actuator having rotation indicating means. The latch is also configured to connect to a keyed latch actuator and a push-button actuator.

Abstract: A door lock assembly is provided for secure multipoint locking of a door. The lock assembly comprises a main lock cartridge in combination with one or more remote secondary lock cartridges mounted at one side edge of a door, with the main lock cartridge having an actuator for manipulating a plurality of lock members. In one preferred form for use with a hinged or swinging door, the lock members comprise a plurality of latch bolts movable to a first extended position for normal door latching, or to a second and further extended position to function as multiple deadbolts. In an alternate preferred form for use with a sliding door, the lock members comprise headed latch pins for engaging .keeper plates on the adjacent door jamb.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a convertible top where a single drive mechanism engages and disengages multiple latching points. The latching mechanism serves not only to secure the convertible top but to pull down the top into position as it is being secured.

Abstract: The invention relates to an espagnolette mechanism comprising a first slidable elongate member or rod and a second slidable elongate member or rod which may be displaced in opposite directions by a drive means which comprises a three tooth quadrant gear member afficable to a rotatable handle (not shown) driven through a square, a second rotatable full bear member which has six teeth and is substantially perpendicular to the quadrant gear, a first rack means connected to the first rod and meshing operatively connected with the first and second rotatable gear members, a second rack means connected to the second rod and meshing with the second rotatable gear member, the arrangement being such that in use turning the handle moves the first rack means longitudinally causing rotation of the second gear member which in turn moves the second rack means and the second rod longitudinally in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for use with lightweight security doors includes a first gear and a mechanically associated second gear. A lock disposed proximate the second gear is adapted to form a releasable locking engagement with the second gear. The first gear is mechanically associated with a locking assembly which intercooperates with the door frame of the security door to produce a locking engagement therewith. The locking assembly is actuated by the rotation of the first gear. A rotation of the first gear causes a corresponding rotation of the second gear and vice versa. The second gear is mounted to be manually displaceable whereby the second gear can be displaced out of engagement with the lock and thereby become rotatable notwithstanding that the lock has been set in its locked condition.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a closure such as a window comprises a body containing a gear wheel that is rotated by a handle. This rotation is converted to a locking action by actuating members which are provided with a helical thread which engages helical teeth on the gear wheel. Rotation in one sense throws the members out of the body to perform a locking action and reverse rotation retracts the members into the body in an unlocking action. The position of the members can be altered simply by screwing the members into and out of the body.

Abstract: A multiple point latching system, for use with single or multi-door enclosures, which utilizes a plurality of combinational cam-pinion latch members which are rotatably mounted to the inside surface of the door and simultaneously driven by an elongated rack which extends between such latches and disconnectedly inter-engages therewith. Each combinational cam-pinion latch includes a plurality of teeth which disconnectedly inter-engage with apertures in the rack to cause simultaneous rotation thereof. A handle which is connected to the door and accessible from the exterior thereof drives one of the latch members which in turn causes movement of the rack and consequent rotation of all other combinational cam-pinion latches. Such latches are rotatably mounted at spaced locations along the free peripheral portions of the enclosure door.

Abstract: A drive-rod lock having drive-rods which can be displaced by turning the door handle or the like, and a nut associated with the door handle, which nut, held in its basic central position, can be swung out of said position against spring action in the opposite direction, the lock case bearing a cuff rail which continues beyond the lock case into freely extending cuff rail sections (1') behind which there are guided the drive-rods (48) which so control additional locking members, for instance swivel bolts arranged in the region of the cuff rail sections (1').

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for selectively locking and unlocking a large, heavy bulkhead door at several points about its periphery. A plurality of locking fingers are slidably mounted on the door for selective extension and retraction with respect to the door edges. A handle mounted on the door provided for rotational movement of a handle shaft. A double rack and pinion linkage responds to rotational movement of the handle shaft to cause a pair of drive rods to move axially and linearly outwardly and inwardly from the handle shaft. A pair of shaft drive assemblies, including second rack and pinion structures, causes axial rotation of two substantially vertical drive shafts extending along the door edges. A plurality of finger drive assemblies is coupled, by third rack and pinion structures, to extend and retract the locking fingers in unison in response to rotation of the drive shafts.

Abstract: A positioning rod gearing for use in a window leaf or door leaf, the frame profile (1) of the window or door leaf comprising a receiving groove (3) open in the direction of the folding surface with guide flanges (5) for a positioning rod. The positioning rod gearing comprises a gearing housing (7) which forms an insertable housing part (7i) and a guide conduit section (7c) and comprises a connecting slide (19) supported in a longitudinally shiftable manner which permanently engages with the drive pinion (13) and carries a cam extension (21) on at least one end, which extension projects out of the guide conduit section (7c) and can be coupled to a positioning rod (23). The insertable housing part (7b) comprises a support surface (9) for support on the groove bottom (31) of the receiving groove (3) and comprises a receiving bore (27) in support surface (9) for a fastening screw (37) which can be screwed in from the rabbet side into a threaded bore (39) of the groove bottom (31).

Abstract: A gearing for use in a fitting for a door leaf or window leaf having a frame profile including a guide groove on the movable frame open in the direction of the rabbet space between the movable and stationary frames of the door or window. The positioning rod gearing comprises a partially insertable gearing housing (7) and a guide section (7c). A connecting slide (19) is supported in a longitudinally shiftable manner in the housing guide part (7c) which slide comprises a coupling extension (21) on at least one end for coupling a positioning rod (22). A drive pinion (13) which is rotatably supported in the housing (7) can be rotated by means of an operating handle of the positioning rod gearing and meshes with a cogging (17) of the connecting slide (19).

Abstract: A latch has a housing, a main bolt displaceable in the housing between a fully extended position projecting fully from the housing and a retracted position generally withdrawn into the housing, and a spring engaged between the main bolt and the housing for urging the main bolt with a predetermined spring force into the fully extended position. At least one secondary bolt is similarly displaceable relative to the housing between an extended and a retracted position. A lockout mechanism in the housing connected between the main bolt and the secondary bolt prevents the secondary bolt from being displaced from its withdrawn into its extended position except when the main bolt is in its fully extended position. The bolt is engageable in a keeper provided with a spring-loaded flap that inhibits the bolt from extending thereinto into its fully extended position and that normally retains it in an intermediate position.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for securing a door of a safe within a frame includes a drive gear rotatably mounted on the interior surface of the door. An extension fitted with a rack gear is mechanically cooperated with the drive gear. The extension is adapted to be slidingly displaced along the interior surface of the door so as to extend outwardly from a corner of the door and be detachably received within an aperture defined within a corner of the door frame. The intercooperation of the extension and the frame aperture forms a securement of the door and particularly the corner of the door within the door frame.