Abstract: A strap attachment device includes a strap connector configured to attach to a strap and a connecting plate secured on the surface of an article such as a bag or suitcase. The strap connector includes a connector post configured to removably engage and be secured by a locking member located beneath the connecting plate. The locking member is biased into a closed position by a mechanical biasing means, such as a spring. The connector post may include a flanged end configured to partially disengage the locking member causing the flanged end to mate with and be secured by the locking member responsive to being inserted into the connecting plate. A pull tab is further disposed on a pull track within the connecting plate. A user can disengage the connector post from the locking member by moving the pull tab along the pull track.

Abstract: A handle structure is detachably coupled to a radiation detecting device. The handle structure includes: a body to be gripped by a user; first and second latch shafts each having one end protruding from the body to be inserted into and coupled to a coupling groove formed on the radiation detecting device; a connecting shaft connecting the other ends of the first and second latch shafts to each other; first and second push shafts brought into contact with the radiation detecting device and vertically moving upwards; a first connecting portion connecting the first push shaft to the first latch shaft; a second connecting portion connecting the second push shaft to the second latch shaft; and a button moved by manipulation of a user to release a coupling state of the first and second latch shafts.

Abstract: A latch and catch assembly including a catch attachable to a first structure such as a door, and a latch mechanism attachable to a second structure such as a cabinet, the latch mechanism and the catch cooperating to secure the first structure relative to the second structure. The latch mechanism includes first and second hooks mounted for pivoting movement between an engagement position for engaging with the catch and a disengagement position for disengaging from the catch, a translating gear rail positioned between the first and second hooks coordinating pivoting movement of the first and second hooks, and an actuator mechanism for driving movement of the translating gear rail to drive the first and second hooks toward their disengagement position.

Abstract: A door locking apparatus and an enclosure comprising the same are disclosed. The door locking apparatus comprises an operation unit 52 installed on a door 30 for opening/closing a body frame 10, and one or more locking units 80 installed in the door 30 to be capable of being inserted into or released from a locking hole 11 formed in the body frame 30. At least one of the locking units 80 comprises an unlocking restraint module 83, 84 operated by an external force and caught by the body frame 10.

Abstract: A decompression vent latching apparatus, includes a flap placed on a door opening to a first area from a second area, a housing fastened to the flap on the door, a plunger mounted within the housing, having rotational and lateral movement within the housing, a stop block connected to the plunger, a pair of tip blocks having movement restricted by the stop block connected to the plunger when contacting the stop block, the tip blocks being controlled to be a predetermined distance away from the stop block, and a locking unit connected to the pair of tip blocks providing a closed or open position.

Abstract: A latching structure of a mobile electronic device includes a button module, at least one lock pin, at least one linking rod, and at least one hook module respectively disposed in a base and a display of the mobile electronic device. One end of the linking rod is coupled to the button module and another end of the linking rod is coupled to the hook module. When the button module is pressed, the button module drives the linking rod to force the hook module to release the lock pin so as to allow the user opening the display from the base of the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: A chassis includes a cover unit, a base unit which includes a bottom panel and a cover panel fixed to the bottom panel, a through hole defined in the cover panel, and a latch mechanism assembly. The latch mechanism assembly includes a hook protruding from the cover unit, an operating apparatus mounted to the bottom panel, a supporting member mounted to the bottom panel, a latch member resiliently mounted to the supporting member, and a connecting pole connecting the latch member to the operating apparatus. The hook is capable of extending through the through hole of the cover panel. The latch member includes a latch portion capable of securing the hook. The latch member is capable of engaging the hook when the hook is located within the through hole, and the operating apparatus is capable of retracting the connecting pole and thus causing the latch member to disengage the hook.

Abstract: To provide a storage container which can inhibit and prevent generation of dust due to the motions of an advancing and retracting element, whose door element can be formed with a reduced space and thickness and which can prevent contamination of the articles accommodated therein, the storage container includes a container body 1 for storing precision substrates, a door element 10 that opens and closes the front of container body 1 and a locking mechanism 20 for locking and unlocking door element 10 that covers container body 1.

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: The two-point mortise latch of the present invention includes, a central actuator having teeth that are meshed with the teeth of a gear wheel, wherein the gear wheel and the central actuator are pivotally connected to at least one hook, via the hook arm. Wherein the top and bottom surfaces of the hooks have guide protrusions that are set in a guide their respective guide areas. The hooks are designed to contact the bottom interior surface of the keeper housing when latched. The central actuator and gear are meshed together via teeth. In addition, the central actuator and gear wheel are biased with springs so as to facilitate opening and closing of the door latch. The components of the present invention are retained inside of the housing, which is set inside the lock stile of a door.

Abstract: A closing system for pressurized pipes, includes an annular supporting structure, designed to be secured to one end of the pipe, a closing hatch mounted on the annular support, and elements for locking the hatch including a locking ring inserted into an annular cavity in the support to lock the hatch, wherein the inside edge of the hatch is tapered to form an inclined wall for coupling to a corresponding inclined wall in the annular support. The collapsible ring includes a number of sectors, one of which is fixed and integral with the hatch, while the others are hinged to the adjacent sectors, so that they can rotate on a plane parallel with the hatch until they exit from the annular seating and allow the hatch to open. The hatch is opened and closed simply by rotating it around a hinge.

Abstract: A latch structure includes a base, a connecting unit, a first spring member, at least one hook unit and a button. In this case, the connecting unit has a first side and a second side, and the connecting unit is disposed on the base. The first spring member has a first end and a second end. The first end connects to the connecting unit and the second end connects to the base. At least one hook unit is located at the first side of the connecting unit. The hook unit has a moving member with a hook portion and a connecting portion, and the hook portion locates in a first site. The button is located at the second side of the connecting unit. When the hook portion does not locate in the first site, the button moves toward a first direction, the button pushes the connecting unit in a second direction, and the connecting unit touches the connecting portion. Accordingly, the hook portion turns to the first site.

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.

Abstract: A pivoting side mount (26) which may used, for example, to attach a pelvic stabilization device (21) to a wheelchair. The pivoting side mount (26) includes first and second pivot brackets (152, 150) that are rotatably connected to one another and a spring (154), such as a rubber spring, for limiting the rotating movement of the two brackets relative to one another. A quick release assembly (28) is also provided. The quick release assembly (28) includes a receiver (30) and a body (40) that fits into the receiver. The body (40) includes one or more latches (42) that are biased outward and that snap into notches (44) in the receiver (30) when the body (40) is placed in the receiver (30). A release plate (46) is provided for releasing the latch or latches (42) from the notches (44).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to improvements in latch design. The illustrated embodiment of the present invention is a rotary pawl latch with the capability to provide a compressive force between the first member and the second member.

Abstract: An improved window sash latch which has a locking mechanism and a keeper is provided with a handle that rotates from a “locked” to an “unlocked” position. An inner cavity of the handle has a spring assembly having a sliding part that can be forced into a detent as the handle slides around a cylindrical extension of an outer surface of the latch. The detents correspond to a “locked” and an “unlocked” position of the latch. The latch also provides two cams where both cams revolve relative to each other; one cam is activated by the handle through the handle's shaft, the other cam engages the keeper, and both cams engage each other.

Abstract: A latching system includes a rotatable cam formed of substantially symmetric pieces with a cable, connected to oppositely disposed bolts, extending therethrough. The configuration of the cam is such that when rotated, the cable is pulled in both directions with respect to each of the bolts, allowing for the bolts to move so as to disengage from their respective strikers, unlatching the system.

Abstract: A surgical system having a cassette latching mechanism having two pivoting latching rails. The rails are connected to a rotating latching wheel by spring-loaded latching arms. The latching wheel is connected to a motor by a latching pushbar. The cassette is pressed into the rails which initiates the rotation of the rails, which close onto the cassette. The motor next rotates the latching wheel, producing cam-like movement of the latching arms and thereby further pivoting the latching rails to the fully closed and locked position.

Abstract: A side sliding door apparatus for an electric railcar includes two sliding doors movably supported by a horizontal door rail to open and close an entrance of the electric railcar. The side sliding door apparatus includes an actuator for actuating the sliding door, a locking mechanism for locking the sliding door in a closed state, and an unlocking mechanism for unlocking the sliding door locked by the locking mechanism. The actuator, the locking mechanism, and the unlocking mechanism are provided in each of the two sliding doors. The right and left actuators operate independently from each other, and thus, even if the actuator for one sliding door breaks down, the other sliding door still can be used.

Abstract: A lock for attaching a cover to a platform includes first and second pivotally mounted latch bars which spread to engage side walls of a strike opening in response to actuation of a key actuated rotatable plug mounted in the housing of the lock. The latch bars are mechanically spread to engage the strike in a positive manner and do not rely upon biasing means to maintain the lock in the locked position.

Abstract: A lock mechanisms for a fenestration assembly, such as a sliding door, includes a strike element preferably coupled with the door frame and a catch assembly preferably coupled with the fenestration member slidably supported within the frame. The catch assembly includes a catch having structure defining an element receiving slot. The catch is mounted for shifting among a plurality of positions including an engaged position in which the element is received within the slot and retained therein by the catch when the fenestration member is in a closed position, a disengaged position in which the element is disengaged by the catch when the fenestration member is shifted out of the closed position, and an intermediate position in which the element is received within the slot and the catch is positioned between the engaged and disengaged positions.

Abstract: A closure assembly (20) for engaging a door (14) across the opening (16) of a chamber (12) includes first and second triangular plates (28) and (30) which are pivotally connected to opposite corners of a front face (32) of the door. The plates face each other at the longest sides of the triangles. The remaining sides of the triangles define engagement portions (72, 74, 76, 78). To restrain the door, the plates are pivoted (50, 52) until the engagement portions engage flanges (80, 82, 84, 86) situated around the perimeter of the opening. A seal (96) is then activated to seal the door around the opening. Preferably, a coupling member (33) is coupled to the plates to coordinate their pivoting. Cam slots (114, 116), defined in the coupling member, receive followers (118, 120) connected to the two plates. An operator rotates the coupling member, the followers are cammed or permitted to move by gravity as the plates are pivoted apart and together.

Abstract: A quick release lock for a cover is provided. The cover may be a manhole cover for closing onto a manhole ring having a radially extended flange. The quick release lock mainly includes several angularly equal-spaced cross-shaped slots provided on the cover to communicate with through holes below them, and catch elements, push elements, and cotters in the same number as that of the cross-shaped slots. The catch element each is pivotally connected to and between two fixing plates provided at two opposite sides of each through hole. The cotter each is positioned in one cross-shaped slot and extended down into she through hole. The push element each is screwed on a bar portion of the cotter below the cover. When the cotter is depressed, the push element radially pushes the catch element outward to engage with a lower edge of the flange on the ring member and thereby firmly locks the cover to the ring member.

Abstract: A locking device for opening or closing a door comprising a lock housing having a pair of holes formed in the front surface thereof; a slider which can slide within the lock housing; a pair of clamps, the base end of each of which is pivotally mounted on the front end of the slider, and the other end of each of which has a spring force acting outward, and the both ends of which are pushed from outward to inward in the direction where the both ends are compressed when the clamps go backward within the lock housing; a spring member for the clamps attached to the front end of the slider such that said pair of clamps are opened in an approximately V-shape; a spring member for the slider which is intervened between said lock housing and said slider and which applies a spring force to said slider in the direction forward to the hole of the lock housing; a heart-shaped groove which is carved in one side of said slider, has a plurality of differences in depth, and a recess provided on the bottom portion of the heart

Abstract: Locking devices for locking two components that move relative to one another such as a housing and a cover are disclosed. The locking devices have two catches disposed on one component and opposite to one another and symmetrically with respect to a stop disposed on the second component and arranged in a plane of symmetry between the opposing catches. The catches have hook ends facing the plane of symmetry and the two catches are connected to a common shaft at the ends of the catches facing away from the hook ends. The common shaft is disposed in the plane of symmetry and is movable within the plane of symmetry toward and away from the stop. The shaft is arranged on a spindle disposed in the plane of symmetry or parallel to the plane of symmetry and engaged with a motor-driven gear to effect movement of the shaft. The catches have longitudinally-extending guide elements whose longitudinal axis does not run parallel to the plane of symmetry.

Abstract: A latch includes a housing and first and second latch arms. Each latch arm defines a latching end, and the arms are pivotable between a latching position and a release position. A rotatable cam longitudinally shifts a latch arm follower, and the latch arms define bearing surfaces which engage the latch arm follower. The latch arms are configured such that movement of the latch arm follower toward the latching ends moves the bearing surfaces in a direction tending to move the latch arms to the release position.

Abstract: A vehicle closure latch mechanism that prohibits relative movement between a latch bolt and a latch assembly so as to prohibit the creation of noise during random vibration caused by the operation of the vehicle. The closure latch mechanism restrains the latch bolt from moving in any lateral direction relative to its longitudinal axis and also restrains axial movement outwardly toward the open position, as well as resisting axial movement inwardly toward the closed position.

Abstract: A sliding door rotary latch system includes a handle assembly mounted on the sliding door adjacent its leading edge, a rotary latch assembly and locking mechanism mounted on the front post of the door frame cooperating with a strike bar on the handle assembly selectively to latch the sliding door in its fully closed position and a rear latch plate mounted on the back post of the door frame cooperating with the handle assembly selectively to latch the sliding door in its fully open position. The door mounted handle assembly includes an outer pivotal handle, an inner pivotal handle, and an inner actuation mechanism operative to allow either handle independently of the other to actuate either a pivotal front cam actuator arm or a rear pivotal latch independent of the other. Either handle may be held in its pivoted position toward the direction of sliding movement of the door during that sliding movement without adversely effecting the latching action when the door is either fully closed or opened.

Abstract: A double hook-bolt unit lock includes a lock barrel having a revolving rod connected thereto to cause a cam wheel assembly to move simultaneously so as to drive the stop keys of a stop frame assembly away from the upper notched portion of a brake frame assembly and to let the cam wheel assembly move the brake frame assembly rectilinearly via a lower notched portion of the frame assembly. By means of the push force from L-shaped guide slots of the side plates of a lockcasing and the guidance of oblique guide slots of a brake frame assembly, the two L-shaped bolts which are movably connected to the brake frame assembly are driven to smoothly into respective locking positions to lock the door.

Abstract: A secondary hood latch is rotatably mounted on a body panel of a vehicle body and engageable by a striker mounted on a hood panel upon partial opening movement from a fully closed position to retain the hood against full opening movement subsequent to release of a primary latch. A cam member is rotatably mounted on the latch and has an interengagement with the striker so that the cam member is rotated in one direction during closing movement of the hood to the fully closed position and rotated in the other direction during opening movement of the hood from the fully closed position. A handle is carried by the cam member so that the handle is rotated therewith and estabilished in a retracted position concealed within the vehicle body when the cam member is rotated in one direction during closing movement of the hood and established in an extended occupant accessible position projecting out of the vehicle body when the cam member is rotated in the other direction during opening movement of the hood.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lock to prevent casual theft from dispensers. The lock includes a catch on one wall and a rotatable cam and a release spring with a latch on a second wall. The second wall has a bore for a key slot, an integral mounting post for the release spring, and integral mounting brackets for a retainer plate to hold the release spring and rotatable cam in position. The lock has a rotatable bore cover to inhibit operation of or damage to the lock. The cam is restricted in rotation and has cam profiles which cause the release spring to return to its closed position when the key is released.

Abstract: A locking system defined between a stationary support housing defining an interior space to be closed by a closure, and a closure movably mounted upon the stationary support housing between an open, unlocked position and a closed, locked position, includes first and second cams fixedly mounted upon the closure, and a rotatable control element rotatably mounted upon the stationary support housing. When the closure (10) is disposed in its closed, locked position within the stationary support housing (11), the first cam (32) is engaged with a first end (27) of the rotatable control element (25).

Abstract: An installation member for service ducts includes a control disk (2) with rotating shaft (16) which is rotatably mounted in a housing (1). Screw thread-type trip cams (3) are formed in the outer side of control disk (2). Two Z-shaped clamping levers (4) are placed in a central longitudinal slot in the bottom of housing (1). The upper arms (6) of the clamping levers (4) each engage in one of the trip cams (3), wherein a bent portion (8) at the end of the arm and a ramp (17) at the trip cam (3) facilitates the conversion of the rotating movement into a tilting movement. The lower arms (5) of the clamping levers (4) engage in one of the longitudinal grooves (19) having an approximately T-shaped cross-section provided on the rear wall (25) of the ducts.

Abstract: This invention relates to a mechanism useful to retain a bi-positionable part in one of its positions so as to prevent inadvertent return of the part to its other position. The unit includes gripping jaws having an open position or status to receive the part in its to-be-retained position, plus weight-influenced members and elements to close the jaws to secure the part. The release or unlock mode of the unit is capable of being remotely effectuated by movement of the part in an over-run phase so as to actuate the jaws to release position for freeing the part. The unit is so constructed as to be compact, self-contained and easy to operate and maintain.

Abstract: A latch mechanism is shown which utilizes a pair of latch dogs pivotally mounted on a base member. Each of the dogs has a curved end region which is adapted to contact a curved work surface of an associated stop member. The dogs are pivotable between a release position in which the curved end regions are apart from the work surfaces to allow relative movement between the base member and stop member and an engaged position in which the curved end regions contact the work surfaces. A positive locking action is achieved by providing the dog end regions with a radius of curvature which matches the radius of curvature of the stop member work surfaces, but offsetting the center point of the radius of curvature of the dogs from the pivot points of the dogs. In this way, the end regions and work surfaces fully mate in the engaged position, but are pulled fully apart when moving to the release position.

Abstract: A latch mechanism is shown which utilizes a pair of latch dogs pivotally mounted on a base member. Each of the dogs has a curved end region which is adapted to contact a curved work surface of an associated stop member. The dogs are pivotable between a release position in which the curved end regions are apart from the work surfaces to allow relative movement between the base member and stop member and an engaged position in which the curved end regions contact the work surfaces. A positive locking action is achieved by providing the dog end regions with a radius of curvature which matches the radius of curvature of the stop member work surfaces, but offsetting the center point of the radius of curvature of the dogs from the pivot points of the dogs. In this way, the end regions and work surfaces fully mate in the engaged position, but are pulled fully apart when moving to the release position.

Abstract: A container-locking mechanism for locking two perforated overlapping sections of a carbon or the like. An outer tubular member is fitted into the aligned holes in the sections and formed at one end with a radially outwardly extending flange. An inner tubular member has a plurality of circumferentially spaced tapered portions. The inner tubular member is locked in a position when fully inserted in the outer tubular member. The outer tubular member has a plurality of arms arranged to be engaged and forced radially outwardly beyond the outer peripheral surface of the outer tubular member, by the tapered portions, when the inner tubular member is inserted into the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A flange closure formed of a flange body having a cylindrical opening therethrough and having in the opening a concentric internal groove, a cylindrical closure plate for removably closing the opening in the flange body, the closure plate being removable and sealably positionable in the flange opening, a pair of cam plates each hingedly affixed to the closure plate, each of the cam plates having a peripheral edge portion configured as a segment of a circle substantially equal to the diameter of the flange internal groove, and a cam plate actuator removably attachable to said closure plate, the cam plate actuator engaging said cam plates, the actuator is rotated in one direction to forceably retract the cam plates so that the segmented circular edges are within the diameter of the closure plate and when the actuator is rotated in the other direction to extend the cam plates so that the semi-circular edges extend within the flange groove to retain the closure plate in position within the flange opening.

Abstract: Locking mechanism having a casing including a pair of spaced support plates of similar or identical size and shape. The support plates have identical, spaced, congruent, T-shaped tongues along their front edges. When the locking mechanism is installed in a door, the tongues extend beyond the front edge to engage a C-shaped strike in the door jamb. A pair of flat-bodied, blade-like bolt members, having shank and latch portions at opposite ends, and pivoted therebetween, are located side by side in coplanar relation in a space between the support plates. The latch portions project outwardly beyond the front edge of the door, between the T-shaped tongues. A flat, eccentric, plate-like cam member is rotatably supported between the shank portions of the bolt members. The cam and bolt members are constrained to a mutually coplanar relation by a sliding contact with the inner surfaces of the support plates on both sides.

Abstract: A motor vehicle door lock comprises a ratchet locking mechanism, behind the preferably bolt-shaped catch of which there can engage the flanks of two locking teeth which are arranged one behind the other and which are arranged on a pivotable locking lever which is pressed into the locking position by spring pressure and which, upon a movement of the catch relative to the lever during the locking of the door, can be pivoted by the catch against the spring pressure. For the opening of the lock there engages in the locking lever (9) or is secured thereto, a driving member (28), by means of which the locking lever can be removed from the catch (2) to such an extent that the respective abutting tooth edge becomes disengaged.

Abstract: A clamp particularly but not exclusively suited for attaching clip-on units to cargo containers wherein the clamp takes the form of a pivotal arm or arms receivable in a slot or opening which upon subsequent pivotal movement locks the arm or arms in the opening. A preferred mode of pivoting the arm(s) is by way of a camming surface in sliding contact with the arm(s).

Abstract: A bowl-like housing has an open mouth. A locking device selectively locks the housing coaxially around the fifth wheel pin of a truck trailer thereby obstructing such pin and preventing coupling thereof to a tractor.

Abstract: A diving helmet including a uniquely designed three element structure and associated connecting and releasing means for quick bail-out, when, for example, the helmet's umbilical cord is damaged, tangled, or cut, to permit quick release and removal of the outer hard hat helmet. The system includes an inner dry hood with a facial opening framed with an oval, tongue-in-groove type seal along with a separate rigid protective outer helmet made up of a hat portion or hard casque and a mask portion with goggles, the two helmet portions being hingedly connected together (note FIG. 2). The hood seal is adapted to match and mate with the goggle mask assembly (note FIG. 3) sustaining the umbilical lines, gas regulators, window etc. to form a dry enclosure therebetween.