Abstract: For latching an equipment unit door of an equipment unit in a control center, an apparatus includes a latch pin, the unit socket, and a structure socket. The latch pin includes a latch shaft with a latch interface disposed on a pin proximal end and a latch wing disposed on a pin distal end. The latch pin rotates to one of an open position, a unit latch position, and a structure latch position. The unit socket passes the latch wing in the open position and obstructs the latch wing from moving in a proximal direction in the unit latch position. The structure socket passes the latch wing in the unit latch position and obstructs the latch wing from moving in the proximal direction in the structure latch position.

Abstract: A flash drive protection structure includes a decoration cover and a protective cover. The decoration cover that is made by elastic materials includes a cover block and a receiving space spacedly. The cover block has a cover hole facing the receiving space, and a connecting post is formed inside the receiving space. The protective cover has a first and a second surface, and the protective cover is disposed in the receiving space of the decoration cover through the first surface, while the second surface is exposed outside the decoration cover. The protective cover has a connecting hole at the first surface to connect the connecting post of the decoration cover. Also, the protective cover has a receiving trough toward the cover block, and one end of the flash drive is plugged into the receiving trough, while the other end is plugged into the cover hole of the cover block.

Abstract: A mobile telephone includes a casing provided with at least a locking member and a lid that can be detached or attached by pivoting of the locking member. The lid comprises a passage the locking member passes through, and a locking piece that a locking lug provided at the locking member can freely engage with and be detached from as a result of pivoting of the locking member. The locking piece is located at an inner periphery of the passage. Further, with a mobile telephone having casings that are foldably joined by a hinge, at least one of the foldably joined casings is a box-like case provided with a hinge at an upper surface and an opening portion at a rear surface, and has a lid-like case fitting to the opening of the box-like case.

Abstract: A latching apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first assembly disposed on a first portion of a vehicle. A second assembly is disposed on a second portion of the vehicle and configured to detachably attach with the first assembly. The second assembly includes an adjustment mechanism to prevent damage upon the first assembly detected in an undesirable orientation during insertion therein.

Abstract: In the case of a stand for an information sign (2), the support (1) used for the information sign (2) is an L-shaped metal strip which is releasably connected to a base part, ensuring the stability of the stand, and, at its top end, has a pivot pin (14) and coupling discs (22, 23) which are provided with locking protrusions (20) and locking recesses (21), by means of which the information sign (2) can be arrested in different positions.

Abstract: A rotary lock including a housing having a strike channel shaped to receive a strike component and a latch member including at least one strike engaging member. The latch member is rotatable between an unlatched position, a secondary latch position and a primary latch position. A keeper member is moveable between a disengaged position, a secondary keeper position, and a primary keeper position. A lock member is moveable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock member and/or a lock actuator is non-movable to the lock position when the latch member is in the secondary latch position, thereby providing indicia that the latch member is not fully latched in a primary latch position. Methods of assembly and use are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides clamp head comprising an arched body having upper and lower faces, a vertex and opposing unequal length arms. The body is further provided with a through aperture for a bolt or like threaded fastener which extends between the upper and lower faces in the region of the vertex. The aperture in the upper face is oval and tapers outwardly through the body in the direction of the lower face. The arms comprise a reaction arm having at its distal end a reaction face and a clamping arm having at its distal end a clamping face, the reaction and clamping faces being provided with respective formations. The formations of the reaction arm extend in a direction which is substantially transverse to the direction of the formations of the clamping arm.

Abstract: A re-usable modular formwork comprising at least one panel having edge ribs and transversal ribs, each of the ribs comprising two parallel walls perpendicular to the formwork panel and preferably perpendicular to the walls of the rib and to the panel. Said ribs are disposed along the perimeter of the panel and transversally to the panel. Other ribs of smaller height may be positioned diagonally within the square or rectangular areas delimited by the edge ribs and the transversal ribs. Where two or more main transversal ribs and/or edge ribs intersect, these ribs have rounded joints. Centrally in said rounded joints, there is an opening for introducing a containing rod. Other openings may be present on the edge ribs for inserting and locking closing keys.

Abstract: A lockable wire mesh security and closure including a locking member which engages and locks to both the top wall and the bottom wall of the enclosure. The locking member can be latched into position and locked in place to securely lock the enclosure.

Abstract: A cylinder of the invention can precisely send out a piston rod 3 into four different positions and comprises: a spring receiving member 14 placed coaxially with piston rod 3 in a piston room (I-II) of a cylinder tube 2 so that the movement of spring receiving member 14 is limited by one end of the piston room; a first spring member 15 to separate the spring receiving member from the piston; a stopper 8 formed on piston rod 3 to limit spring receiving member 14 from moving in the opposite direction to piston 4, a hollow 9 formed on the periphery of piston rod 3 at farther position from piston 4 than stopper 8; and a stop pin 11 installed in the cylinder tube to be pressed in the direction of hollow 9 by a second spring member 12 to engage with hollow 9, wherein the movable length of piston rod 9 while stop pin 11 is engaged with hollow 9 is larger than movable distance of spring receiving member 14 from the piston. A load port and a production system of this invention are constructed using the cylinder.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for ensuring that the pod door is firmly and securely retained on the port door of a process tool as the pod door is removed from the pod and stowed in the process tool during workpiece transfer between the pod and process tool. The system includes a latch key protruding outwardly from the outer surface of the port door. The latch key is provided to mate within a slot of a door latch assembly within the pod door. Once the latch key is properly seated within the slot, the latch key is rotated by mechanisms within the port door to decouple the pod door from the pod shell. Such rotation at the same time couples the pod door to the port door. According to the present invention, while the latch key rotates, it simultaneously moves in the rearward direction (i.e., back toward the port door) to thereby pull the pod door into a tight engagement with the port door.

Abstract: Disclosed is a theft deterring countertop mounted fluid dispensing system for dispensing liquid soap using a liquid soap dispenser which can be disposable. The system includes a base unit or module adapted to be permanently affixed to a countertop. The base unit includes a locking mechanism and at least one lug orifice. The base unit is used in conjunction with the fluid dispensing unit or module which includes a bottle for storing the liquid soap and a lug extending from the bottle, The lug is receivable in the lug orifice of the base unit and releasably engaged by the locking mechanism therein. A key or series of movements which are not readily obvious to a casual user of the product are required in order to remove the fluid dispensing unit from the base unit.

Abstract: A closure mechanism for awnings and casement windows includes a flush, pivotal handle with a release mounted in a recessed housing. By depressing the release the handle is pivoted outwardly where it can be easily grasped by the user. Upon closing the window, depressing the handle allows the window to be tightly closed and latched within the frame as the handle is locked into a flush position on the window frame by a pawl which is resiliently urged into a notch in the handle within the housing.

Abstract: A testing device (1) with a test button (4) and a rod-shaped plunger (5) for testing a locking device that can be actuated on a door (2) pivotable around a hinge on a container (3) is to be improved in terms of simple design and mounting. To simplify design and mounting, a fastening structure (8, 7) for the movable, rotatable mounting of the testing device (1) is arranged on the door (2). The end (13) of the plunger pointing toward the container (3) is provided with a holding structure (14) which is introduced into a mounting support (16) arranged permanently on the container (3) such that the holding structure (14) is out of engagement with the mounting support (16) in normal operation, and in testing operation. The holding structure engages the mounting support (16) in such a way as to limit the pivoting stroke of the door (2).

Abstract: A double self-latching double-locking gate latch mechanism includes a first latch bracket for attachment to one gate member and supporting a rotatable latch element for movement between latched and unlatched positions and having a locking plate member at one end for registry with a locking element of the bracket each forming a lock opening to receive a padlock at the latched position of the rotatable latch element. At its opposite end the rotatable latch element defines a transversely oriented elongate head. A second latch bracket is provided for attachment to a second gate member and forms a latch chamber that receives an elongate latch slide having a bifurcated extremity forming an elongate slot of sufficient width for passage of the T-head therethrough when the rotatable latch element is at its unlatched position with the elongate head of the rotatable latch element oriented transversely of the elongate slot.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a vehicle closure panel hingedly mounts to a vehicle body panel and latches the closure panel in a closed position. A striker post is rotatably connected to one panel. A handle is mounted to the striker post and allows the striker post to be manually rotated, when the handle extends outwardly in an extended position. A striker guide is mounted on the other panel and has an open ended slot therein engaged by the striker post upon closing movement of the closure panel. The slot is angularly disposed to rotate the striker post from the extended position upon movement of the closure panel toward the closed position. A primary latch engages the striker post to hold the closure panel in the closed position and is releasable to allow movement of the closure panel from the closed position toward an opened position. A pop-up spring moves the closure panel from the closed position toward the open position so that the slot rotates the striker post toward the extended position.

Abstract: A thumb turn latch includes a latch body having a split shank snap-fitted in a stepped hole in a retainer. The stepped hole has a cam surface engageable with an enlarged foot on the split shank to urge the latch body toward the retainer.

Abstract: The present device secures two doors or panels together from the inside, either separately from or integral with a lock assembly for the outer door. A moveable element is provided on the inner surface of the outer door selectively engageable by a rotatable link on the inner door which may be engaged with the outer door element when both doors are closed.

Abstract: A vehicle closure latch includes a latch bolt member which is rotatable through a limited arc between latchable and unlatched positions. The latch bolt member includes circumferentially spaced grooves which receive transversely movable striker members when in latchable position to retain the latch bolt against movement relative to the striker members.

Abstract: A bolt and keeper secure nuclear steam generation isolation dam segments in assembled relation. The bolt is rotated into locked position with its handle in a slot as a transverse projection on the bolt end is moved along a ramp into a securing notch against the bias of a compressible rubber spring.

Abstract: A latching apparatus and method for adjustably pressing and holding together two members, in either an abutting or controlled gap relationship with respect to each member. The apparatus comprises a handle and opposite end which is cam shaped. A shaft is pivotally attached to the cam shaped end of the handle and is supported in a mounting hole of the first member. The end of the shaft is fitted with a cross member for rotatably interlocking a male counterpart with an internally slotted female counterpart sleeve. This sleeve is adjustably fixed to the desired depth within the second member and is positioned coaxially within the mounting hole therein for conditionally receiving the shaft's cross member. Captive interlock of the shaft by the sleeve is achieved by the sliding and rotating operation of the cam shaped end of the handle which has an axis of rotation perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle.

Abstract: A latching device to connect two adjacent members (i.e. truck panels) is provided. The latching device is comprised of two parts, a movable latching member and a receiving member, each attached to adjacent panels. The movable latching member is comprised of a plate, a retaining bracket, a latch rod and a spring. The latch rod has a ring fixedly attached thereto and is rotatably and slidably received within the retaining bracket, which is in turn attached to the plate. The spring circumferentially surrounds a portion of the latch rod and has its ends abutting the bracket and the ring thereby biasing the rod toward its retaining position. The receiving means is connected to a second panel and has a slot therein. The latch rod has an engaging end which is received within the slot and firmly engages the slot.

Abstract: A clamping device for clamping a panel to a supporting flange comprises a clamping element with a radial arm for engagement with the lower side of the flange. The clamping element is mounted on one end of a rotatable pin by means of a cross-pin passing through the rotatable pin and engaging grooves in the clamping element. The rotatable pin has a head with a slot for turning the pin. The head is mounted within a cup and biassed away from the base of the cup by a spring which holds the cross-pin in engagement with the clamping element. The cup fits in an aperture in the panel and has a flange at its open end which rests against the face of the panel. A washer fixed to the underside of the panel has a rib which engages locating recesses in the clamping element.

Abstract: A gate latch comprises a tubular support and a latch member having a shaft portion mounted within the tubular support for rotation therein and a latch portion, extending axially outwardly from the shaft portion, having at least one peripheral projection extending axially outwardly from the shaft portion. Spacing defined by the at least one projection is such as to permit entry therein of a complemental gate locking bar extending from a complemental gate. The locking bar has a locking element at its free end to engage within the spacing defined by the at least one projection in order to lock the gate relative to the tubular support. A combination of the gate latch with the complemental gate locking bar and gate is also disclosed.

Abstract: A gate latch is described comprising a tubular support, a latch member having a shaft portion mounted within said tubular support for rotation therein and a latch portion extending axially outwardly from said shaft portion having at least two peripherally, substantially equispaced, projections extending axially outwardly from said shaft portion, said spacing being such as to permit entry between adjacent projections of a complemental gate locking bar extending from a complemental gate, said locking bar having locking means at its free end to engage one or other of said adjacent projections to lock the gate relative to said tubular support.A combination of the above gate latch and the complemental gate locking bar and gate described above is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a goods transporting or handling receptacle or cart made of metal wire, the lateral walls are adapted to be folded on the bottom thereof and at least one of said lateral walls comprises a notch-like aperture having a shutter hingedly mounted at its bottom edge. Mounted on each side of said one wall is a locking device comprising a sliding bolt engaging a pair of lugs carried by a carrier plate rigid wth said one wall side and formed with a shoulder portion acting as a keeper to said sliding bolt.A resilient clamp is adapted to be engaged by a control member rigid with said sliding bolt for holding the latter either in an intermediate position, in which said shutter is locked in its closed position and said one wall is locked with respect to the adjacent lateral wall, or in a first end position in which said sliding bolt is released from said shutter to permit the opening thereof, or in another end position in which said sliding bolt is released from said adjacent wall.

Abstract: A security chain lock for doors features a chain housing and guideway attached to the interior side of the door and coupled securely to door lock cylinder housing means. An extension of the chain housing laps the edge of the door through which the door lock bolt projects and is firmly anchored to such edge. A keeper mounting bracket is rigidly secured to the inner face and to the edge of the door frame which faces the door edge. A keeper housing is pivotally secured to said mounting bracket and receives a spring-urged keeper projecting from a reciprocatory release element joined to the keeper housing and adapted to enter an inaccessible chamber of the door frame when the keeper housing is pivoted in response to partial door opening from the inside while the chain lock is active. A coacting latch element connected with the extensible and retractable chain means is shiftable by an interior knob into active coupling engagement with the keeper in the keeper housing.

Abstract: A high security door lock having a crossbar mounted on a door and a keeper mounted on the door frame. A pin with at least one projection is provided to secure the crossbar to the keeper by inserting the pin through at least one slot in the keeper. A locking channel is provided integral with the keeper and located at an angle to the slot in the keeper. When the pin is inserted into the keeper and rotated, the pin projection seats in the locking channel. A biasing means is provided to coact with the pin to hold the projection in the locking channel and prevent uncoupling of the crossbar from the keeper absent depression and rotation of the pin.