Abstract: A latching system includes a guide body, and a latch rod slidably retained by the guide body. Latch assemblies fixed to the latch rod, are spaced apart from one another, and independently biased to a latched position. A first rod-biasing spring is coaxial with the latch rod and disposed between the guide body and a first latch assembly. The first rod-biasing spring biases the latch rod to a rest position corresponding with a latched position of the latch assemblies. Multiple catches are secured at a spacing equal to a spacing of the latch assemblies on the latch rod such that the latch assemblies latch to the catches independently of one another. A force on the latch rod against the first rod-biasing spring moves the latch rod along the longitudinal axis of the latch rod from a rest position to an actuated position and unlatches the latch assemblies simultaneously.

Abstract: A striker assembly includes a striker having an attachment portion, a shaft portion having a cylindrical outer surface, and a shoulder portion between the shaft portion and the attachment portion. The striker assembly also includes a striker sleeve having a wall that has an inner surface defining an interior space having first and second openings. The wall has corrugations such that the inner surface defines a plurality of concave portions and joining portions that interconnect the concave portions. The concave portions and the joining portions extend from the first opening to the second opening. The shaft portion is inside the interior space and the outer surface of the shaft portion contacts the joining portions of the inner surface of the striker sleeve.

Abstract: A hang-off assembly for supporting a riser string from an off-shore drilling rig. The hang-off assembly includes a housing with a passage through the housing and an open section allowing access to the entire length of the passage from outside the housing. The assembly also includes a gate member movable relative to the housing from an open position to a closed position, the gate member preventing access to the passage through the open section when in the closed position. A motor moves the gate member between the open and closed positions. An adapter attachable to the riser string includes a profile landable in the housing to support the riser string when connected to the adapter.

Abstract: A slam type locking mechanism is described. The locking mechanism allows a storage container with the locking mechanism to be slammed shut in a single motion. The operator may slam the lid or door to the container using a single hand that is only pressing or pushing the lid or door closed. The slam type locking mechanism includes a lock having a lock housing, a paddle handle, and a spring loading mechanism. The paddle handle is rotatably engaged to the spring loading mechanism. The rods are in a rotational engagement with the lock, wherein the rods have an offset that interacts with a striker on the container or lid in a locking relationship.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for opening a heavy weight door, such as on a military vehicle, by an occupant in the vehicle. The assembly includes a latch module with a catch and rotor adapted to engage and disengage the striker on the door frame, a blast lock module including a pawl adapted to engage and disengage the door frame, and a release handle module with a single interior handle for controlling the engagement and disengagement of the latch and blast lock modules. The three modules are pre-assembled on a carrier plate so as to form a rigid, unitary assembly for mounting on the inside of the door. When a person chooses to exit the vehicle, the handle is actuated so as to retract the blast lock and then release the latch. When the door is closed, a person inside the vehicle can actuate the handle so as to engage the blast lock for safety.

Abstract: A hood release assembly for a vehicle. The hood release assembly may include a primary hood release and a secondary hood release. The secondary hood release may include a secondary latch including a secondary catch to hold the hood in a partial release position; a secondary release lever pivotally mounted to the secondary latch and including a release handle having an extended position wherein the release handle extends forward past a front edge of the hood and a retracted position; a hood release spring biases the secondary release lever toward the extended position; and a secondary cam lever having a camming surface slidably engaged with the secondary release lever and configured to cause the secondary release lever to be in the retracted position when the hood is in the closed position and in the extended position when the hood is in the partial release position.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a gripping-operating unit including a gripping subassembly, a base subassembly for mounting the components of the unit and an operating subassembly. The gripping subassembly includes a gripper, from which, at one of its vertical extremity, a lever, integral with the gripper, extends horizontally. The base subassembly generally includes an elongated body and a positioning-attachment element connected to the latter. The operating subassembly comprises a spring guide block with opposed channels, a helical compression spring, located in one of the channels, and a pushing pin having a tooth like extension. Should the lever act on the pushing pin, the later, via the tooth like extension, operates against the helical compression spring, and simultaneously moves beyond the spring guide bloc. When a lock is used, a subassembly strike-stopper and a lock actuator-stopper deactivator subassembly are included.

Abstract: A vehicle has a door release apparatus for a first door supporting a door latch for a second door. A first door latch connects the first door with respect to a frame defining a vehicle body opening. A handle member has at least an inboard portion and is mounted to the first door for movement about an axis. A force transmission assembly is operably engaged between the handle member and the first door latch for movement between a latch-engaged position and a latch-released position. A door release lock-out is defined by a portion of the second door directly obstructing movement of the handle member, when the second door is in the at least partially latched position. The door release lock-out prevents movement of the handle member a sufficient distance to release the first door latch from the frame when the second door is in the at least partially latched position.

Abstract: A cap for fuel tanks, in particular for motorcycles, comprising: an annular body, predisposed to be fixed stably on board an access opening of a tank, which access opening delimits a through-opening through which the tank can be accessed; a lid, constrained rotatably to the annular body, which is rotatable between an open position, in which the through-opening can be accessed, and a closed position, in which the through-opening cannot be accessed; a closure device, predisposed to block the lid in the closed position.

Abstract: A hyperbaric capsule has a base forming a seat that can be enclosed by an elongate oval canopy having a large transparent window formed therein. The bottom of the front of the canopy is pivotally attached to the front of the base by a hinge assembly and can be locked in the closed position on the base by a plurality of latches that are conjointly operated by an external lever and an internal lever. The weight of the canopy upon opening is borne by a pair of side gas or spring struts.

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 door assembly for a microwave oven is provided. The door assembly includes a door panel at one side of the door, with a push bar and a latch each projecting toward a body portion of the microwave oven. A latch board including levers each rotatably coupled thereto contact either the latch or the push bar to operate switches which contact the levers. The door assembly provides a simple and convenient assembly structure for a door of a microwave oven.

Abstract: A load floor latch for securing a first closure member to a second closure member. The latch is opened by actuating a handle and a pawl supported on the housing is pivoted away from a keeper on the second closure member by the actuation of the pawl by the handle which is biased to the closed position. The pawl is biased to the closed position. The pawl projects through an opening on the latch housing and also has a pawl projection which is guided during pivoting of the pawl by a portion of the exterior surface of the housing of the latch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a snap lock device for a sliding door of a machine casing, which sliding door is preferably reinforced on at least one side by a sheet metal fold or a hollow rectangular profile, with a handle which is swivelably mounted at the reinforced side of the sliding door and which cooperates with a latch bolt device, and with a retaining device for receiving the latch bolt when the door is closed, this retaining device being arranged on or accommodated in a door frame or in a profile defining an opening in the machine casing. The handle comprises a bar whose ends are supported around a swivel pin extending parallel to the reinforced side of the door leaf and located behind the door leaf or inside the sheet metal fold or hollow profile, the ends of the bar being received in a bar holder, and at least one of the two bar holders is coupled with a hook which is mounted so as to be swivelable coaxially to the swivel pin and has free travel and forms the lock latch.

Abstract: The latch assembly includes a housing, a crank member disposed within the housing for limited rotational movement therein, a pawl, a crank pin, and an attachment pin. The latch assembly may further comprise an actuating member or system, such as a rod. The pawl is selectively movable between latched and unlatched positions in response to rotational movement of the crank member. The crank member is in operable engagement with the actuating member or system, whereby upon rotation of the actuating member, the crank member or pawl is pivoted and slid between latched and unlatched positions.

Abstract: A window fastener having a mounting base (21), a latching flap (12) moveably coupled thereto, a handle (14) and a latching tongue (15). the handle (14) is movable between first and second positions and is coupled to the latching tongue (15) so that the latching tongue moves the latching flap (18) when the handle (14) moves to a latching position. A movement inducing mechanism (34, 41) operable by the handle (14) causes movement of the flap (12) to occur when the handle is moved from the latching position to a non-latching position.

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 securing device for window shutters comprising: a wall base unit formed in a generally planar configuration, the wall base unit including an aperture extending therein, the wall base unit having an outboard surface and an inboard surface, the inboard surface including a coupling device to permit affixation to a recipient surface, the wall base unit including a resilient coupling mechanism contained therein, the resilient coupling mechanism adapted to be easily engaged and disengaged by the user; at least one insert rod formed in an elongated configuration and adapted to be positioned through the aperture in the outboard surface of the wall base unit, each insert rod including coupling devices to permit releasable coupling within the resilient coupling mechanism of the wall base unit, each rod including an attachment device to permit affixation to a window shutter.

Abstract: A clip system for clamping a panel element against a rebate comprises a bolt which is movable between a first position for clamping the panel element against a rebate and a second position for releasing the panel element, and an operating mechanism for moving the bolt. According to the invention, depending on the position of the bolt, there is a variable transmission ratio between the operating mechanism and the bolt, with a reduction which increases as the bolt in a path near the first position nears said first position. Operation of the bolt consequently requires little force and can be carried out with a short movement. The clip system can be achieved by a simple construction requiring little maintenance.

Abstract: A vehicular lock device comprises a main latch engageable with a main striker and rotatable, a main ratchet engageable with the main latch in order to keep an engagement relation between the main latch and the main striker, a subsidiary latch adapted to engage with a subsidiary striker and rotate, a subsidiary ratchet adapted to engage with the subsidiary latch in order to sustain an engagement relation of the subsidiary latch with the subsidiary striker, and a rotation lever engageable with the main latch and rotatable correspondingly to rotation of the main latch. Both the latches, both the ratchets, and the rotation lever, respectively are journalled rotatably to the same body of the lock device. When the latch engages with the main striker and the former rotates, the rotation lever rotates so as to make the subsidiary ratchet released from the subsidiary latch.

Abstract: A latching device for releasably securing a fence gate in a closed position includes an elongated catch member mounted adjacent a free end of the gate and projecting therefrom in a direction substantially perpendicular to a major surface of the gate and a latch member mounted on an inner major surface of the fence for engaging the catch member when the catch member penetrates through an opening in the fence, to retain the gate in the closed position. The latch member includes first and second pivotally mounted arm members and a handle depending from the second arm member for co-movement therewith. The catch member includes an enlarged head for penetrating between the first and second arm members to spread the arm members apart sufficiently to allow the head to pass therebetween. After the head clears the arm members, the arm members return to their respective closed positions to retain the head of the catch member in a closed latch position.

Abstract: A latch system for coupling a panel or access door to a structure, having a hook, a keeper, an overcenter mechanism and an actuator. When the hook engages the keeper, the keeper drives a ramp formed into the hook causing the hook to pivot. The hook, torsionally linked to the overcenter mechanism, activates the overcenter mechanism securing the hook in a closed position. When the actuator is depressed it reverses the overcenter mechanism pivoting the hook into an open position. Multiple hooks are shown associated with the latching assembly.

Abstract: A pressure-resistent locking mechanism for locking a door of a switch cell accommodating a switching device includes two pivotable locking bars positioned in hollows formed by U-shaped door edges and U-shaped portions of the wall of the switch cell at a hinge side of the door and a closing side of the door. The locking bars are pivoted between a locked position and a released position by pivoting levers against the forces of respective springs. The springs always urge the locking bars to the rest position.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a vehicle closure member. The latch includes a horizontal torsion rod activated by vertically lifting up on a handle operatively connected to the rod to lock and unlock the closure member. Biasing springs urge the handle and rod towards their closed or locked positions.

Abstract: A pressure-resistant locking mechanism for locking a door of a switch cell accommodating a switching device includes two pivotable locking bars positioned in hollows formed by U-shaped door edges and U-shaped portions of the wall of the switch cell at a hinge side of the door and a closing side of the door. The locking bars are pivoted between a locked position and a released position by pivoting levers against the forces of respective springs. The springs always urge the locking bars to the rest position.

Abstract: Door mounting structure for pivotally mounting a door to a cabinet for selectively closing an access opening of the cabinet and permitting the door to be opened from either side, as desired. The door mounting structure includes locking structure for effectively positively retaining the opposite side of the door in latched association with the hinge structure of the cabinet when the door is opened from either side. Operating structure is provided for closing a latch member from an open position as an incident of closing movement of the door portion carrying the latch. The door mounting structure is mounted within the upper and lower portions of the door for selective latched association with hinge pins mounted to the top and bottom of the cabinet.

Abstract: A lock for motor vehicle doors is described. The lock comprises a striker member arranged for engagement and disengagement by means comprised in a mechanism of said lock, the mechanism is supported by a first plate, and the striker member and means are disposed on a part fixed relative to the door and on the door respectively, or vice versa.The main feature of this lock is that said means comprise at least one pair of engagement members for said striker which are rotatable on pins, and the disengagement load exerted between said member and said means is opposed only by component forces passing substantially through the axis of said pins.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for double-sliding sashes is provided to fasten inside and outside sashes and lock the fastened sashes to a window frame by a single operation using a handle. The mechanism comprises a crescent sash fastener composed of a fastening member and a receptacle member. The receptacle member is revolvable by being pushed by a projection of the fastening member which is revolved by a handle to fasten them together. The revolving movement of the receptacle member is converted into a vertical movement of a driving rod provided in a meeting stile of the outside sash. The vertical movement of the driving rod rotates locking levers which are linked to the rod at the upper and lower ends thereof to push the window frame in a firmly secured condition.

Abstract: A latch assembly for a closure, particularly a vehicle emergency exit window, comprising a pivotally mounted latch bar engageable with a cam or a pair of cams for providing the force which holds the closure against the structure surrounding the opening closed by the closure. In the preferred embodiment, both the latch bar and a pair of cams are pivotally mounted on the closure so that the cams are engageable with the structure. In other embodiments, the latch bar is pivotally mounted on the closure or on the structure and the cam or cams are either pivotally mounted or mounted in a fixed position on the structure.

Abstract: A vehicle with hood latch and release assembly having an abutment post on each side of the vehicle chassis and having a release member movable adjacent to the posts. A hood is pivotal up and down on the vehicle chassis and carries two latch members in the form of two cams which are pivotally mounted on the hood and are spring-urged thereon for engagement with each of the posts to hold the hood in the down position. A rubber cushion is disposed above each abutment post in the down positions, for cushioning the hood downwardly on the post and thus on the chassis. The release member extends across the vehicle and has a handle or grip portion on each end thereof so that the release member can be acutated from either side of the vehicle for releasing the latch and permitting the hood to be pivoted upwardly. The latch members are spring-urged to their securing position to hold the hood down, and there are angled guide-surfaces which permit lateral deviation of the hood but final lateral guidance thereof.

Abstract: A sliding latch mechanism for the door of a heated cavity, such as a microwave oven that is provided with a pyrolytic self-cleaning oven cycle. This latch mechanism has a handle with only two positions; namely, a first unlatched position and a second latched position. The second latched position has two separate modes or functions; namely, an unlocked function and a locked function. The first unlatched position of the handle may be considered as providing an unlatched function. This first unlatched position of the handle is used for opening the door when needed, or when cooking within the oven with standard radiant heating means. The second latched position of the handle in its unlocked mode is used for microwave cooking alone or for combined microwave and radiant cooking.