Abstract: An inside door opener arrangement (99) for a vehicle door has a housing (5) containing a lever (3) that is pivotable about an axis (4) and is connectable to a door lock. The housing (5) has a first fastening element (6) for fastening the housing (5) to a door lining (1) and a second fastening element (9) for fastening the housing (5) to a door structure (11). A sleeve (13) is provided for the door-specific bridging of the distance between the second fastening element (9) and the door structure (11). The sleeve is connected to the housing (5) in the region of the second fastening element (9).

Abstract: The present embodiments relate to a handle assembly for a refrigeration apparatus. The handle assembly can be detachably assembled on either side of a cabinet door of the refrigeration apparatus, the handle assembly comprising: a handle, a handle bracket, and an elastic member, wherein the handle comprises a handle portion and an extension on a side of the handle portion, characterized in that the handle is movably assembled in the handle bracket, wherein the handle portion of the handle is assembled in a first portion of the handle bracket, and the extension of the handle is assembled in a second portion of the handle bracket, and a protrusion is disposed at one end of the extension; and the elastic member is assembled in the second portion of the handle bracket, and the extension of the handle is connected with the elastic member.

Abstract: A latch assembly is provided where the latch is moveable to open and close a door by operation of a dead lock assembly that blocks or unblocks movement of a bolt. In a blocked state, a blocking cartridge of the dead lock assembly is prevented from inward movement, blocking inward movement of the bolt. Turning a door knob or door handle causes a spindle extending through the dead lock assembly to move locking bars of the dead locking assembly, the locking bars moving further apart to permit the blocking cartridge to slide there between and move inwardly into the latch housing. The bolt can now move inward by force of the door jamb upon the bolt in order to clear the door jamb when opening and closing the door.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus may include (1) an FRU that (A) is designed to mate with a backplane of a telecommunications system and (B) facilitates communication among computing devices within a network and (2) at least one multi-bar ejector that (A) is coupled to the FRU, (B) fastens to a housing of the telecommunications system to enable the FRU to mate with the backplane of the telecommunications system, and (C) includes a spring coupled to at least one bar of the multi-bar ejector that, when the multi-bar ejector is fastened to the housing of the telecommunications system, applies a force on the FRU that pushes the FRU toward the backplane of the telecommunications system. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Latches are disclosed. One latch includes a housing, a cap, a bushing, and a ball. The housing is configured for engagement to the panel. The housing has a longitudinal axis and defines an aperture along the longitudinal axis. The aperture includes a cutout area. The cap and the bushing are mounted within the aperture for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The cap comprises an outer surface including a drive projection and a cutout area. The bushing comprises an upper surface and a sidewall positioned between the cap and the housing. The sidewall defines a drive surface positioned to contact the drive projection of the cap and an opening. The ball is positioned within the opening of the bushing. The ball is configured to be positioned at least partially within the cutout area of the housing or the cutout area of the cap.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, a latch is configured to fix a panel relative to a frame. The latch includes a housing configured for engagement to the panel. The latch also includes a cap mounted within the housing and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis within the housing. A spring of the latch is configured to bias the shaft away from the cap along the longitudinal axis, and a sleeve of the latch interposed between the shaft and the housing, the sleeve defining a first slot. The latch also includes a cam interposed between the shaft and the housing, the cam defining a second slot. A pin is provided which extends into the first and second slots. The first and second slots are configured to guide the rotation and axial movement of the shaft as the cap is rotated within the housing.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a device sled with an extension limit latch. The device sled includes a sled chassis having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending between a front sled portion and a rear sled portion. The extension limit latch includes a latch arm having a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the sled chassis proximate the rear sled portion. A latch barb extends from the latch arm and a distal end portion of the arm includes an actuation tab. The latch arm is pivotable between a latched position where the latch barb is positioned to engage a latch feature of a cubby chassis, thereby preventing removal of the sled chassis from the cubby chassis, and an unlatched position where the latch barb is disengaged from the latch feature of the cubby chassis.

Abstract: A jig has a frame, a carrier and a hood latch supporting assembly. The frame has two first shafts and a bracket attachment portion. The carrier has two sliders and a second shaft. The two sliders are fitted to the first shafts for movement in a Z-direction along the first shafts. The second shaft is perpendicular to the first shafts. The two sliders and the second shaft are rigidly fixed to one another. The hood latch supporting assembly has a second slider and a latch support portion. The second slider is fitted to the second shaft for movement in an X-axis direction along the second shaft. The latch support portion is coupled to the second slider for movement therewith. The frame assembly allows movement of a latch mechanism loosely fitted to a bracket during alignment of the latch mechanism to the bracket.

Abstract: A device for sealing the opening of a manhole. The device includes a seal coupled to a lid; a valve; and a compression inducing device. The lid is set within an existing manhole frame and operates without modification. The seal is coupled to a lower surface of the lid and contacts a lip within the frame. The seal is compressed to the lip and the compression inducing device is used to grip the frame below the lip to maintain the compressive state of the seal. The manhole cover is placed on top of the lid. Gases escape through the valve. Water or moisture is prevented from passing through the seal or valve. One or more grooves or ribs are optionally included to create a gap between the lid and the manhole cover for the routing of released gases.

Abstract: A subgrade vault system with a locking lid assembly is provided. Specifically, a subgrade vault suitable for housing utility and similar equipment is provided, the vault comprising a main body portion, a cap, and a lid that may be selectively secured with one or more rotatable locking mechanisms to prevent or deter unauthorized access to vault contents.

Abstract: A keyless lock assembly for selectively locking and unlocking a door includes a plate that is coupled to a door. A guide is coupled to the plate. A tubular housing is coupled to the plate. A shaft is operationally coupled to the tubular housing. A locking pin is coupled to the shaft and is positioned within a pin groove. A rotation slot extends into the tubular housing. The rotation slot is in communication with the pin groove. A locking slot extends into the tubular housing. The locking slot is in communication with the rotation slot so the locking slot retains the locking pin. A handle is coupled to the shaft. A locking bracket is coupled to the door. The handle engages the locking bracket. A shaft cup extends into a support surface proximate the door so the shaft cup receives the shaft so the door is locked.

Abstract: A multistage lock has a stationary frame, an inner frame, an outer frame mounted between the stationary and inner frames, multiple stops mounted on the stationary and inner frames, two sliding panels mounted on the outer frame and a handle assembly connected to the sliding panels. Stopping protrusions of the stops selectively engage limiting protrusions on the sliding panels when the at least one handle is turned. Consequently, the inner and outer frames are selectively opened. The multistage lock has a simplified structure and allows people to decide whether a door panel (window) is open according to situations and weather outdoors.

Abstract: A door lock transmission structure includes two inserts and a link component installed in a case, and the two inserts are driven by a key and a door handle respectively. The insert driven by the door handle includes two driving elements for driving one of the inserts to operate, such that the two inserts are driven for a synchronous operation when one of the driving elements is operated, so as to constitute the door lock transmission structure.

Abstract: A heat exchanger with a plurality of heat transfer plates between a frame and a movable plate employs hydraulic rams connected above and below the heat transfer plates to move the movable plate toward or away from the frame in a releasable clamping action against the heat transfer plates. A positive lock maintains the movable plate in its operational position. Supports above and below the heat transfer plates support and guide the movable plate and heat transfer plates. Thus, the heat transfer plates are removable from between the stationary and follower plates for replacement and maintenance when the movable plate is moved away from the frame without further reconfiguration or dismantling of the plate heat exchanger.

Abstract: An espagnolette lock for a door or shutter. An actuating shaft can be rotatably mounted within the interior of a housing and can be coupled with a lock-actuator. The actuating shaft is monolithically formed with a tongue. A securement mechanism is configured for insertion into the housing parallel to the plane of a door panel or of the shutter for fixing the housing in position on the door panel or shutter. The securement mechanism is further configured for being supported against the door panel or shutter. When a mounting of the espagnolette lock is completed, the securement mechanism is configured to engage the actuating shaft to thereby secure and fix the actuating shaft in position in the housing.

Abstract: A lock device includes a tongue engaged in a housing, an anchoring device slidably disposed in the housing and movable with a moving device, the includes two sides each having a latch socket and an anchoring member, when one side of the anchoring device is directed toward the tongue, the lock device is locked when the moving device is turned off, and the lock device is locked when the moving device is turned on and when the other side of the anchoring device is directed toward the tongue, such that the electric lock device is adjustable and operatable when the electromagnetic mechanism of the moving device is either switched on or switched off.

Abstract: A cane bolt is spring biased up to allow a movable barrier with which the cane bolt is engaged to move. The cane bolt can be pushed down into a strike hole to prevent movement of the barrier. To hold the cane bolt down, a pin on the cane bolt abuts a slotted stop on the barrier. To raise the cane bolt, the cane bolt is simply rotated so that the pin aligns with and thus passes through the slot, allowing the spring to urge the cane bolt up.

Abstract: An electrical device has a device body defining a cavity for receiving a battery pack, the battery pack has an arm and a sleeve that at least partially surrounds the arm, and the sleeve is rotatable relative to the arm around an axis of rotation.

Abstract: A multistage lock has a stationary frame, an inner frame, an outer frame mounted between the stationary and inner frames, multiple stops mounted on the stationary and inner frames, two sliding panels mounted on the outer frame and a handle assembly connected to the sliding panels. Stopping protrusions of the stops selectively engage limiting protrusions on the sliding panels when the at least one handle is turned. Consequently, the inner and outer frames are selectively opened. The multistage lock has a simplified structure and allows people to decide whether a door panel (window) is open according to situations and weather outdoors.

Abstract: A window latch for a double hung window includes a housing and a tongue slidably engaged with the housing for moving between a retracted position and an extended position. A pivotable latch pivotably mounted within the housing releasably retains the tongue in the retracted position. As a window sash of the double hung window is lifted, a trigger slidably engaged with the housing pivots the pivotable latch so as to release the tongue from the retracted position.

Abstract: A sash lock for single- and double-hung window installations having upper and lower sashes having respective lower and upper check rails. The sash lock includes a latch for being pivotably mounted to the upper check rail of the lower sash, and a catch for being fixedly secured to the lower check rail of the upper sash. The latch includes a draw member, and the catch has a concave surface for being slidably engaged by the draw member. The concave surface is configured so that when the draw member is increasingly engaged with the catch the sash lock forces the upper and lower sashes into proper vertical alignment with one another regardless of whether upper check rail of the lower sash is initially above or below the lower check rail of the upper sash.

Abstract: An opening mechanism includes a base whereon an opening is disposed, and a covering including a main body for covering the opening. The covering further includes a hook connected to the main body for hooking the base. The covering further includes a buckling part connected to a side of the main body. The opening mechanism further includes a sliding component passing through the buckling part. An end of the sliding component is disposed on a breach of the main body. An engaging part is formed on a side of the sliding component for engaging with a fixing end. The opening mechanism further includes an elastic component installed on the side of the main body and disposed on a side of the sliding component for providing elastic force to the sliding component so as to drive the engaging part of the sliding component to engage with the fixing end.

Abstract: The lock mechanism comprises a first subunit (6) arranged to be fixed on an outer face of an upright tubular member (7) of the hinged leaf and a second subunit (8) arranged to be fixed within the tubular member (7). The second subunit (8) comprises a frame (9), a bolt member (10) movably mounted on said frame (9) between a projected and a retracted position, and a bolt operating mechanism which comprises a gear train (20, 21, 22) to increase the travel of the bolt member (10). The first subunit (6) comprises operator means (26, 28, 29). The lock mechanism further comprises a rotary shaft (32) by means of which the bolt operating mechanism can be coupled to the operator means so that only a hole has to be made in the tubular member (7) of the leaf.

Abstract: An electrically operable latch includes a housing and a latch member assembled with the housing for movement between an extended position and a retracted position. A blocker member is disposed in the housing and adapted to block movement of the latch member to the retracted position when the blocker member is in a first position, and to permit movement of the latch member from the extended position to the retracted position when the blocker member is in a second position. An actuator member is disposed in the housing and adapted to move the blocker member from the first position to the second position in response to an electrical signal supplied to the actuator member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a latch assembly for releasably latching two components, including a latch base, a latch plate, and a latch pin, wherein the latch pin is moveable with respect to the latch base. The latch assembly may be part of a latch system which includes the latch assembly and a receiving assembly and which can be used in storage containers, such as, a vehicle storage container.

Abstract: A door latching device includes a hook member, a housing, a slider slidably received in the housing and having one end for being depressed by the hook member, a latch member having a pivot axle rotatably engaged with the housing and pivotally coupled to the slider for allowing the latch member to be rotated relative to the housing by the slider, and a pawl rotatably attached to the slider for selectively positioning the slider at an intermediate position of the chamber of the housing and for maintaining the latch member at the second position which is disengaged from the hook member and for allowing the door panel to be easily anchored to or disengaged from the wall member without bending down the users' bodies.

Abstract: A latch has a bushing which has at least one bushing projection or means for preventing insertion of an unauthorized tool to rotate a latch actuator of the latch. Only a key having an outer key recess which can mate with bushing projection on the bushing permits insertion of the key. The cap subassembly of the latch is provided with projections which are of a size and so positioned as to correspond with the internal recesses of the key so as to allow the cap subassembly to enter into the bore of the key and permit a mating engagement of internal recesses on the key and projections on the cap subassembly. Because cap portion rotates freely on top of the cap subassembly which is the part of the cap driven by the key, the arrangement makes it impossible, or at least very difficult, to rotate the shaft and in turn the pawl by means of a tool which rotates the cap portion.

Abstract: A push/push latch designed to operate in high and low g-force situations, which may be mounted horizontally or vertically. The latch includes a latch body, a track, a housing surrounding the track and latch body, a follower with a pin that moves in the track to actuate the push/push latch. The invention also includes a hammer that repositions when a g-force is applied to the latch to stop the movement of the track body thus preventing the latch from opening during a g-force situation such as a vehicle crash. The hammer may be connected to the housing or to the latch body.

Abstract: This latch device for an access panel door includes an open lever and a ratchet release lever pivotally mounted on a base plate by a first shaft, a lock lever pivotally mounted on the base plate by a second shaft, and a sliding pin displaceable between an engaged position and a disengaged potion. The release lever has first and second arms extending in a radial direction of the first shaft and connected to latch units. The lock lever shifts the sliding pin to an engaged position when the lock lever is in the unlocked position and shifts the sliding pin to a disengaged position when the lock lever is in the locked position. The sliding pin is slidably mounted in a slot formed on the first arm or the second arm.

Abstract: An assembly (20) for releasably interconnecting a pair of concrete form panels (22, 24) having adjacent, apertured walls (30) is provided which completely eliminates loose parts and significantly reduces panel setup and knock-down times. The assembly (20) includes an elongated pin (38) axially shiftable between extended and retracted positions, as well as an elongated connection arm (88) of length to bridge the adjacent walls (30) and engage the remote surface of the wall (30). An operating mechanism (42) is operatively coupled with pin (38) and arm (88). A latch assembly (96) serves to releasably maintain the pin (38) and arm (88) in their respective positions. Preferably, the pin 38 is mounted on a body (36) shiftable along a track (46); the latch assembly (96) is also supported on the body (36) to insure that the operating mechanism (42) can be properly latched in the retracted and extended positions of the pin (38).

Abstract: A four position gate latch (20) that is used to fasten and lock a gate. The gate latch includes a self fastening gravity gate latch (22) that is fastened to one face of the gate. A gate latch bracket (28) is fastened to the gate on an opposed face, mating with said gate latch. A latch striker bar slideably extends from the bracket such that the striker bar interfaces with the gate latch and links the gate portions together. A locking bolt (60) slideably extends though the bracket, allowing it to interface with the gate latch and provide positive locking capabilities. The gate latch is capable of being placed in a self fastening gravity gate latch conventional position, a locked position with the locking bolt penetrating a padlock hole, an unlatched position that permits the gate to swing inward on the gate latch side without interference, and a free-swinging position that permits the gate to pivot in both directions.

Abstract: A multi-point latch assembly having a locking unit operably positioned in a closure member such as a door or window. The latch unit has a pair of latches with slots formed therein permitting the latches to simultaneously slide and pivotally engage a stationary pin. A keeper unit is operably positioned in a stationary member such as a door jam in a wall or a window sash. The keeper unit has a pair of pivotally movable hooks for selectively engaging the pair of latches in the latch unit. The latch unit has an actuator unit located internal to the latch unit for causing the hooks and latches to engage one another. The closure member is prevented from moving relative to the stationary member without first disengaging the hooks and latches from one another. The multi-point latch assembly has a stop rod located in the keeper unit. A release button located on the latch unit engages the stop rod when the closure member is closed.

Abstract: An oven door lock for self-cleaning ovens is described. The oven door lock includes a clutch mechanism which locks and unlocks the oven door at substantially different temperatures, in particular, the lock temperature is substantially higher than the unlock temperature. The clutch mechanism comprises a thermally responsive element, a clutch, and a lock member. During heating, in a self-clean or normal cooking operation, an expanding thermally responsive element, acting upon the clutch, causes the lock member to lock the oven door. During cool down, the contracting thermally responsive element, acting upon the clutch in an opposing direction, in concert with a restraining spring, causes the lock member to unlock the oven door at a temperature substantially lower than the locking temperature.

Abstract: A key operated latch includes a housing which supports a lock plug, a motion control sleeve, and a sleeve-like cam therein. The cam rotates with the lock plug, while the motion control sleeve is stationary. The cam has at least one cam slot, and the motion control sleeve has at least one motion control slot. A shaft extends outward from the housing and has at least one projection which is engaged with both the cam slot and the motion control slot. The cam slot and the motion control slot are configured such that rotation of the lock plug imparts a sequence of rotational and axial movements to the shaft. A latching member attached to the shaft, moves between a latched position and an unlatched position in a sequence of axial and rotational motions in order to selectively secure a door, panel, or the like in the closed position.

Abstract: A device for inserting, extracting, and locking a module into, from, and in a rack. The device includes two arms which can pivot with respect to the module and which are articulated together by a common articulation, each of them including, on the one hand, at one end, an anchor for anchoring it into the rack and, on the other hand, a non-common articulation with the module. A device immobilizes one of the arms with respect to the other when the arms are anchored in the rack. Further, associated with at least one of the arms, an elastic device works in compression between the module and the arm when its end is anchored into the rack. Such a device may find particular application in electronics modules for avionics.

Abstract: The present disclosure envisions an externally controllable adjustment assembly which is carried on the bolt of a latch assembly. The externally controllable adjustment assembly is generally flush-mounted relative to the exterior surfaces of a corresponding panel and structure. A small access opening is provided to access the adjustment assembly so as to help maintain the aerodynamic design of the latch. The externally controllable adjustment assembly includes an adjuster which works with an adjuster body. An external force is applied by the adjuster to one end of the adjuster body to transfer forces to a plunger positioned at the opposite end of the adjuster body. Adjustment of the plunger helps to adjust the latching force of the latch on the structure. The present disclosure allows for controllable external adjustment as well as controllable preloading of the forces on the latch.

Abstract: A closure, for connecting two thin walls, such as a sheet metal cabinet door to a sheet metal cabinet frame is disclosed, which comprises a bearing piece, arranged in or on an opening in the first thin wall and a shaft, retained in the bearing piece and which may be rotated and axially displaced therein. A pivoting lever is mounted on the on outer end of the shaft and, on the other inner end of the shaft, a retaining piece is arranged, which may be engaged with an opening in the second thin wall. The retaining piece comprises a cupular guide piece and a sleeve piece, which may be inserted in and rotated in the cupular guide piece against the force of a spring. A catch projects from said sleeve piece in the direction of the wall plane which, in the locked position, extends beyond the outer surface of the guide piece as far as the rear surface of the second thin wall and rests thereon.

Abstract: A key operated latch includes a housing which supports a lock plug, a motion control sleeve, and a sleeve-like cam therein. The cam rotates with the lock plug, while the motion control sleeve is stationary. The cam has at least one cam slot, and the motion control sleeve has at least one motion control slot. A shaft extends outward from the housing and has at least one projection which is engaged with both the cam slot and the motion control slot. The cam slot and the motion control slot are configured such that rotation of the lock plug imparts a sequence of rotational and axial movements to the shaft. A latching member attached to the shaft, moves between a latched position and an unlatched position in a sequence of axial and rotational motions in order to selectively secure a door, panel, or the like in the closed position.

Abstract: A door latching or locking mechanism or module for a self-cleaning oven includes latching linkage of the door latch module that enables use of lighter duty, less expensive motor. The mechanical advantage and vector optimization of the latching linkage avoids stalling especially from a locked position. The latching mechanism includes a plurality of switches having a corresponding plurality of terminals. The terminals are grouped or ganged to allow connection with a single connector interface. The switches are selectively actuable/de-actuable by a cam and cam plate that utilizes linear motion translated from rotational motion of a driven (motor) to selectively actuate and/or de-actuate the switches.

Abstract: A locking device for use with a child safety door has a press bar (24) pivotally received in a housing (21), a first latch (22) pivotable in relation to the housing (21) and having an end (222) securely engaged with a first end (242) of the press bar (24), a handle (26) pivotally received in the housing (21) and having an abutting block (263) and a second latch (23) slidably received inside the housing (21) and operatably connected with the handle (26). With such an arrangement, the press bar (24) and the handle (26) are able to control the locking/unlocking mode between the door (14) and the doorframe (10) of the safety door.

Abstract: A roof latching device for latching a convertible folding roof to the header of the windscreen of a vehicle having a pull-to mechanism located centrally of the header, the pull-to mechanism including a hook element for engagement of a formation on the roof when the roof is located close to the header and acting to pull the roof firmly down onto the header, the latching device also including a locking mechanism located in the header on either side of the pull-to mechanism to lock the roof against the header after it has been pulled against the header by the pull-to mechanism.

Abstract: A lock for mounting on a window jamb for selectively grasping a keeper on a window sash to secure the sash closed against the jamb, including a base for mounting to the jamb and defining an open interior space along one side of the base, a rigid plate secured to the base adjacent the open interior space and including a guide slot therein, and a motor driven drive gear pivotable within the open interior space about a first axis. A pawl is secured to the drive gear at one end for pivoting about a second axis spaced from and substantially parallel to the first axis, and includes a keeper grasping portion at its other end. A guide pin projects from the pawl and is slidably received in the guide slot whereby rotation of the drive gear moves the keeper grasping portion of the pawl between the open position and the locking position.

Abstract: A rack and pinion pull-up latch comprises a housing containing a reciprocating push-button which alternates between two positions. Means are provided to secure the push-button in these two positions. Supported by the push-button is a stepped pinion which engages two stationary racks within the housing and which drives a third rack between two positions of translation. At one of these positions, the third rack is rotated so as to move an attached latching finger inwardly of the housing. At the other position, the latching finger is in latching engagement with a frame member.

Abstract: A locking assembly for releasably securing an electronic module within a host instrument comprising a body portion, aligning elements for aligning the body portion relative to the host instrument and a fastening member associated with the body portion for mounting the body portion to the host instrument. The fastening member is operable to gradually urge the body portion in a direction for electrical engagement between the module and the host instrument. A latch member is mounted to the fastening member and a frictional element is disposed between the fastening member and the latch member. The frictional element frictionally engages the fastening member and the latch member is operable to cause the latch member to move with the fastening member as a result of the frictional engagement therebetween.

Abstract: A cam lock having an adjustable cam bolt. The cam lock has a tubular lock case, a tumbler, a shaft, a spring, and a cam bolt. The tubular lock case has an inner flange which divides the lock case into a first portion and a second portion which is formed with a restricting element. The tumbler is received in the first portion. The shaft is rotated by the tumbler and extends into the second portion. The spring is disposed around the shaft within the second portion. The cam bolt is mounted on the shaft by threaded engagement so as to compress the spring and has an arc-like cutoff beyond which the restricting element extends.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for clamping and unclamping of components with the aid of a clamping flange, at least one of said components being clamped by the hook of said device, the clamping force being transferred via a bolt linked with the hook and a nut that can be operated from the external side. The invention provides for a device clamped and unclamped by means of a tool such as an impact wrench, the head of which need not be tilted, lifted or lowered.The aim of the invention is achieved by means of nut (5) that is arranged in a fixture and that can be turned but yet remains in a defined position, and by means of hook (10) that is linked with bolt (6) and guided with the aid of element (12) in groove (11) of fixture (5), the hook thus performing upward and downward motions and being swivelled by at least 45.degree. around its longitudinal axis for unclamping the flange.

Abstract: A latch on a panel closing an opening in which the panel overlaps an edge portion forming the opening comprising a U-shaped channel with a short leg resting against the panel and the long leg extending behind the edge portion and including a bolt extending through the panel and short leg and threadedly attached to the long leg.

Abstract: A locking device has a slide accommodated in a stationary casing and spring biased in the direction causing it to project out of said stationary casing. When the slide is retracted into said stationary casing, a locking arm which is pivotally coupled to the slide is turned to a position facing the exposed end of the slide where it catches an engagement member between itself and the end of the slide. The slide can be locked in a retracted state by a cam member. When the slide is released from the locked state by the cam member, the locking arm can be brought away from the end of the slide.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lock for doors or windows, with two latches each pivoting about a pivot pin being provided in the one component and of which the mutually facing ends in the locked position engage in mutually opposite directions an undercut surface of a locking bolt mounted on the other component, this locking bolt cross-sectionally being a wedge-shaped or conical tip by means of which the two latches can be forced apart against the opposing force of a spring, this lock being designed so that unauthorized forcible opening in the absence of a key is at least made appreciably more difficult.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preloadable vector-sensitive latch which automatically releases when the force vector from a latch member reaches a specified release angle. In addition, it contains means to remove clearance between the latched members and to preload the latch to prevent separation at angles less than the specified release angle. The latch comprises a triangular main link (77), a free link (74) connected between a first corner of the main link and a yoke member (72), a housing (82), and an actuator (71) connected between the yoke member and the housing. A return spring bias means (70) connects the main link to a portion of the housing. A second corner of the main link is slidably and pivotally connected to the housing via a slot (81) in a web portion of the housing. The latch housing has a rigid docking ring (79) alignable with a mating locking ring (75) which is engageable by a locking roller (78) journalled on the third corner of the triangular main link.