Abstract: The substrate storage pod includes an engagement portion in an outer side surface of a lid of the pod, and an insertion slot through which the engagement portion can be accessed from an external space; the insertion slot is formed in a flange portion arranged around the periphery of an opening in the pod and into which the lid can be fitted, and a latch mechanism supported so as to be slidable in a direction parallel to a flange side wall in a pod main body-surface of the flange portion. An engaging portion of the latch mechanism reaches the engagement portion via the insertion slot. The engagement portion is switched between an engaged state and a non-engaged state in response to movement of the latch mechanism.

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: A door operable to swing in either a left handed manner or a right handed manner. The door includes a body having an upper panel and a lower panel. Peripherally mounted to the body is a frame wherein the frame includes a left longitudinal member and a right longitudinal member that are substantially hollow. A control bar is mounted proximate the midpoint of the body. Four pins are movably mounted to each of the four corners of the body. A first push member and a second push member are movably mounted on the control bar and are operable to control the four pins so as to allow the door to be swung in a left handed manner or a right handed manner.

Abstract: The FIMS system is for use with a pod composed of a lid having an engaged portion provided on the outer surface thereof and a pod body having a latch mechanism including an engagement portion that engages the engaged portion as it moves along a predetermined axis to fix the lid to the pod. The FIMS system has a latch mechanism drive means for driving the latch mechanism along a certain axis and an engagement portion position sensor that can generate a signal indicating whether the engagement portion is at an engagement position or non-engagement position when the latch mechanism drive means drives the latch mechanism. The latch mechanism drive means and the engagement portion position sensor are provided in the vicinity of a first opening portion of the FIMS system.

Abstract: In a pod used in an FIMS system, diffusion of dust particles or the like adhering on the lid of the pod to the interior of the system is reduced. An engaged portion is provided inside the outer surface of the lid of the pod, and a flange portion provided around a pod opening to which the lid can be fitted is provided with an insertion hole that allows access to the engaged portion from the exterior space. A latch mechanism is supported on the pod body side surface of the flange portion in such a way that the latch mechanism can slide along a direction parallel to the side wall of the flange. An engagement portion of the latch mechanism reaches the engaged portion through the insertion hole, and the state of the latch mechanism changes between an engaged state and a disengaged state with movement of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a multi-point latch system (1) including an operating unit (2) with at least two independently operatable operating means (3.1, 3.2). Each operating means (3.1, 3.2) is interconnected to at least two locking means (4.1, 4.2) arranged adjacent to each other. Said locking means defining locking points (5) individually activatable by said operating means.

Abstract: In a pod used in an FIMS system, an engaged portion is provided on the outer surface of the lid of a pod. A through hole is provided in a flange portion that is provided around the pod opening and in which the lid is to be received. The through-hole allows access to the engaged portion from the external space. A latch mechanism is supported on the pod body side surface of the flange portion in such a way that it can slide in a direction parallel to the side wall of the flange. The engagement portion of the latch mechanism reaches the engaged portion through the aforementioned through-hole. Movement of the latch mechanism brings the engagement portion into an engaging state and a disengaged state.

Abstract: A lock apparatus for locking a glove box that is rotatably coupled to an instrument panel of a vehicle. The lock apparatus includes an operating portion with a push-type knob, a pair of lock portions, and a transmitting portion with a transmitting member. The operating portion is located closer to a driver seat than a right and left center of the glove box in a right and left direction of a vehicle. The operating portion is coupled to the instrument panel between the instrument panel and the glove box. Each of the lock portions is located at each of right and left end portions of the glove box. The transmitting portion transmits a motion of the operating portion to each of the pair of lock portions using tension and/or compression of the transmitting member.

Abstract: In a door panel integrated door stopper with a door lock housing integrated operating mechanism, comprising a door stopper bolt, a spring biasing the door stopper bolt downwardly, a pull member connected to the door stopper bolt for actuating the door stopper bolt, the operating mechanism is disposed in the door lock housing and includes an operating member movable between door stopper engagement and release positions, the operating member extends out of the lock housing through a rear wall opening thereof so that no operating structure is disposed at the side walls of the lock housing.

Abstract: A lock for use as a multipoint lock, the lock having: a lock body, a lock tongue which is moveable between a locking position and a free position, an actuator to move the lock tongue, a deadlocking member in the lock body and which is moveable between a deadlocking position to deadlock the lock tongue and an undeadlocking position, and, attachment means attachable to a remote lock operator to move the operator without any lost motion.

Abstract: To cause a door from being forced open or broken to gain access, a safety door comprises a central actuator and a plurality of bars radially extending at spaced apart locations from said central actuator sufficient in number and spacing to reinforce substantially the entire door. The central actuator is pivotally mounted within the door and each of the plurality of bars has one of its ends pivotally mounted to the actuator to cause the bars to be retracted or extended by rotation of the actuator. There are at least four bars with at least one bar extending in each of the four sides of the door framework.

Abstract: A lock which can be used for doors which are fitted on the right or left. The lock includes a nut which can be adjusted from the outside by an actuating element and which is disposed in a housing. The lock enables a bolt to be displaced between a closed position, when it is pushed out from the housing, and an open position, when it is pushed into the housing, by an adjusting element. According to this invention, the bolt is maintained in a closed position, counter to the pretension of a spring, in order to enable the type of lock, which can be optionally used on the left or on the right, to be produced without any additional costs. The nut can be adjusted from the pushed out bolt or the closed position, optionally, in a clockwise direction or in an counter-clockwise direction, in order to move the bolt into an open position.

Abstract: An elongated latch bar is slidably carried in a passageway through a bolt housing and is extendable into an aligned passageway of a keeper. The extended end of the latch bar carries a transverse cavity for receiving a cross-latch. The keeper carries the cross-latch in a suitable position to engage and lock the latch bar to the keeper when the latch bar when it is suitably inserted and positioned in the keeper. The cross-latch carries narrow operator that extends across the keeper passageway to an outside location and allows the cross-latch to be manually depressed. The latch bar has a forked end that creates a slot leading to the cavity. The slot is sized to allow passage of the operator but not the cross-latch.

Abstract: A bolt lock, especially for control-cabinet doors or similar doors or flaps. The lock comprises a flat-bar bolt that is mounted to move parallel to the edge of the door, preferably within the arc of swing of the door. Disposed on the flat-bar bolt is at least one locking section. A bolt holder is mounted on the frame of the door to receive and hold the locking section. An actuator is provided for longitudinal displacement of the flat-bar bolt between an unlocked and a locked position. To provide a more secure lock that cannot become stuck, there is provided that to form the locking section, at least a portion of a length of the flat-bar bolt is twisted about a longitudinal axis of the bolt such that the twisted portion is disposed at an angle to an orientation of the bolt and provides a locking surface. The bolt holder is provided with a catch that is disposed at the same angle relative to the bolt as is the locking surface, with the catch being adapted to engage over the locking surface.

Abstract: A multi-point lock and method for locking with two remote mortise locks operated by a central actuator to which they are mechanically linked. The mortise locks are mounted with opposite orientation so that they simultaneously engage separate keepers from opposite directions. A housing of the multi-point lock is adapted to allow the placement of mounting screws along the entire length of the lock.

Abstract: A slide rod locking system, especially for locking the door of a switchgear cabinet, having a handle which is coupled to a control element by a control mechanism. The handle can move around a pivotal axis running perpendicular to the plane of the cabinet door. The control element can move in a parallel position relative to the plane of the cabinet door as a result of the movement of the handle. The slide rod locking system transmits powerful locking forces and at the same time can have a low-height design structure by arranging a lever on an articulated joint of the handle at a distance from the pivotal axis. The lever enables the force introduced into the handle to be transmitted to the control element and can modify its angle position with respect to the handle when moved.

Abstract: A locking assembly for an astragal that would be attached to the inactive door of a double door unit that would be installed in a residence or a building. The astragal would be attached to the edge of the inactive door in the space between the inactive door and the active door. A separate locking assembly would be attached adjacent the top end of the door and also adjacent the bottom end of the door. A plug having an elongated locking bolt extending from it is mounted in the front end of the carriage member. Additional structure is provided for reciprocal travel of the carriage member between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: An improved handle and latch assembly for a portable personal computer. The computer includes a cover. To open the cover, the user grasps the handle and pushes it a slight distance toward the computer. The handle is slideably coupled to the cover of the personal computer. A locking member is moveably disposed within the cover. A pair of locking hooks extend out of the cover and engage with slots in the keyboard section of the computer. When the handle is moved inward, it contacts the locking member and moves it, thereby releasing the hooks, and allowing the cover to be opened.

Abstract: An improved safe is provided which offers the security of currently known more complex safes at substantially less cost. The safe preferably includes a cabinet having apertured door frame structure, with a door having inner, outer and sidewalls. Locking apparatus located within the door includes a series of selectively operable toggle mechanisms, each having a pair of pivotal links coupled to a locking bolt. The locking bolts are designed to extend through the aligned frame and door apertures to lock the door. The frame structure is formed of interconnected, seamless webs integral with the cabinet walls and presenting a recess to receive the door lip. Additional security is achieved by reinforcing the door lip with flange structure forming a part of the marginal door frame and by attaching the handle to the actuator for the toggle mechanisms so that excess force renders the handle inoperative.

Abstract: A cover is manually releasably locked to the base of a storage container for protecting the contents of the container from accidentally or inadvertently opening even on dropping. A forked member is mounted on the cover having tongues with eyelets extending downwardly therefrom which fit into a latch housing in the base which contains slots for receiving the eyelet tongues. A slidable actuator is movably mounted in the latch housing which housing includes a first and second latch which are adapted to engage the eyelets of the tongues of the stem when the cover is closed on the container.

Abstract: A device for closing a piece of luggage comprising two parts connected by a hinge comprises an elongate case extending along a side of one part opposite the hinge and an elongate keeper extending along a side of the other part opposite the hinge. The case has spaced apertures to receive spaced hook-like hasps of the keeper and contains closing mechanism for releasably engaging the hasps to retain them in the apertures. In one form, the closing mechanism comprises an elongate member extending longitudinally in the case with detent portions to engage the hasps and a central push-button having a cam to engage the elongate member to move it longitudinally to release the hasps when the push-button is pushed in. In another form the closing mechanism comprises two elongate members extending in opposite directions from a central push-button having a cam for moving the elongate members in opposite directions to disengage the hasps.

Abstract: A door lock for attachment to a door which can move into a position adjacent to a jamb having a door strike. The lock includes a support member formed from a pair of spaced, generally parallel sides and an end wall interconnecting the sides. The sides and end wall are adapted to enclose a recess cut in the edge of the door. A shiftable lock bolt is carried between the sides and movable through an opening in the end wall and into locked relationship to the door strike when the door is in a closed position.

Abstract: A device for opening and closing photographic cassettes or the like, which cassettes include a frame and a lid hinged to the frame. Device including a locking rod of two parts which may be moved longitudinally along one edge of the cassette by actuating means engaging the rod with the two parts thereof in longitudinal alignment or by an actuating lever pivotally secured to the cassette frame and pivotally secured to one end of one part of the two part locking rod by a lost motion connection. The device further includes hook like sets of locking elements resiliently secured to the lid along one side thereof and secured to the locking rod for automatic engagement on closure of the cassette lid which are automatically released on longitudinal movement of the locking rod against a biasing element.

Abstract: A refuse container is disclosed for use in both storage and transportation of accumulated refuse. The container body is an elongated cylindrical member having a rectangular cross section. The container includes a horizontally hinged tailgate having a vertically slidable portion which opens to admit refuse into the container interior. The tailgate lower edge is provided with a latching means which cooperates with cooperating connector means carried by the container frame. An over-center latching mechanism maintains engagement between the latching means and the connector means and includes a latching yoke which prevents inadvertent unlatching of the tailgate. The second end of the container is generally open and has a transverse bulkhead which is slidable between the container ends. As the container is filled, the transverse bulkhead recedes from the tailgate end and provides a controlled resistance against material being compressed in the container.

Abstract: a latching device includes a pair of spring projected latch bolts located within a housing and movable outwardly of one end wall thereof for engagement with detents of a pair of doors to be latched in a closed position. A rod extending at one end thereof outwardly of an opposite wall of the housing has a handle at such one end and a transverse bar at an opposite end which engages a pair of lugs provided on the bolts, so that the doors may be unlatched as the handle is pulled from inside the housing so as to move the bar toward the opposite end wall of the housing thereby effecting bolt retraction. A notch is provided on the rod for engagement with a portion of the opposite end wall of the housing for maintaining the bolts in an unlatched position, and bolt guides are provided in the housing in the form of passageways of rectangular cross-section for preventing the bolts, having flat outer surfaces lying parallel to the walls of the passageways, from rotating about their central axes.