Abstract: A latching structure includes a first plate, a second plate and a sliding plate disposed on a surface of the first plate and movable in a first direction. The first plate includes first arches each having an alignment hole in the first direction. The second plate includes second arches each having a latching hole in the first direction. The sliding plate includes pins corresponding to the latching holes. When the alignment hole accommodates the second arch and the sliding plate is located at a latching position, the pin is located in a corresponding latching hole to block separation of the first plate from the second plate in a second direction. When the sliding plate is located at a retracted position, the pin separates from the corresponding latching hole to allow separation of the first plate from the second plate in the second direction.

Abstract: A safety device used for a case with a lid, includes a lock pin device having a responding moving member supported in the case, and a lock pin protruding from the responding moving member; a lock member provided on a lid side, and including a cam groove to receive the lock pin; and a spring member. The cam groove includes at least three first portions extending in an opening/closing direction of the lid, having an opening-directional end portion and a closing-directional end portion, and disposed in parallel at a predetermined interval therebetween; and a plurality of second portions connecting the closing-directional end portion of the first portions and intermediate portions of adjacent first portions. A depth of a bottom portion between the first portion and the second portion is different to transfer the lock pin from a first of the first portions to a last of the first portions non-reversibly.

Abstract: A locking arrangement for a pivotable lid of a motor vehicle is disclosed. The locking arrangement includes an axially displaceable guided bolt which releasably engages with the lid. A rotatably mounted rocker is coupled to the bolt. A slotted link guide is arranged on a circumferential side of the rocker about its axis of rotation. The slotted link guide has a channel and a sliding element which is guided therein. The channel has an engagement position and counteracts movement of the sliding element out of the engagement position against a predetermined passage direction. The locking arrangement can be alternately brought into and out of engagement with the lid through successive axial displacements in order to lock or unlock the lid.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly (100) includes a spring member (200) integrally formed of a first portion (202) having two prongs (208) and a slot (210), the first portion being coupled to a second deflected portion (204) formed of a cantilevered beam (212) with interference fit tabs (214) extending from either side. A latch (400) includes hooks (406) and foot members (408). A housing (600), such as a battery pack housing, includes a side surface (606) having protrusion (602) and pockets (604) formed therein along with vertical side channels (610). The spring, latch and housing (200, 400, 600) are coupled such that the vertical channels (610) capture and guide the interference fit tabs (214) down the side of the housing (600) as the foot members (408) of the latch (400) are inserted into the pockets (604) of the housing (600).

Abstract: A sliding mechanism for portable electronic device includes a sliding housing, a main housing and a stopping module. The sliding housing includes two ledges. At least one of the ledges defines a first notch and a second notch. The main housing includes two rails and at least one elastic member. The sliding housing is slidingly attached to the main housing by engagement of the ledges and the rails. The at least one elastic member includes a positioning portion. The positioning portion flexibly resists the at least one of the ledges and is selectively engaged in the first notch and the second notch. The stopping module prevents the sliding housing from separating from the main housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display apparatus including a first case and a second case coupled to each other to define an external appearance of the display apparatus. A fastening guide extends from an inner surface of the first case, and a fastening member is engaged with the fastening guide. The fastening member is provided with a boss portion for screw-fastening. The first case and second case are coupled to each other using the fastening guide and fastening member having a thin thickness, whereby a reduced thickness of fastening parts and stable inter-coupling of the first case and second case are accomplished.

Abstract: A shaft 14 is provided on the opposite side of the side provided with a locking mechanism 7 in a remote control; a remote control holder 3 has provided thereon a bearing section 15 abutting on the shaft 14 when the remote control 1 is housed in the remote control holder 3; the remote control holder 3 further has supportingly provided thereon a holding lever 18 gripping the shaft 14 in cooperation with the bearing section 15; the holding lever 18 has provided thereon a coil spring 21 energizing the holding lever 18 toward the shaft 14; and further the remote control 1 has provided thereon a lever engaging section 23 that rotates the holding lever 18 against the resilient force of the coil spring when the remote control 1 is rotated to take out the remote control.

Abstract: A cart has a container body and a lid rotatably affixed to the container body so as to be selectively rotated between an open position and a closed position. A latch has a first end adapted to be rotatably affixed to the lid. A second end is adapted to engage the container body. The first end is connected to the second end by an arched member, the arched member is capable of flexure when a force is applied at a concave surface of the arched member.

Abstract: A battery cover latch mechanism is configured for detachably assembling a battery cover on a housing. The battery cover latch mechanism includes a button, an assembly portion including two blocks positioned on the housing, a latching part positioned on the battery cover; and a resilient member secured on the button and latching to the blocks to provide a resilient force to the button. The button releasably latches to the latching part to lock the battery cover to the housing or release the battery cover from the housing.

Abstract: A lid to selectively plug or unplug a discharge mouth of a toner container mountable to an image forming apparatus for replenishing a toner. In one embodiment, a lid has a body member having a bottom portion with an opening, a lug member having a body portion having a first end portion, and a base member having an opening. The body portion of the lug member is sized to be received into the opening of the bottom portion of the body member and into the opening of the base member to engage the body member with the base member. The body portion of the lug member is received into the opening of the bottom portion of the body member and into the opening of the base member, the first end portion of the body portion of the lug member snaggingly fits through the opening of the base member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a catching device (1) between a first structure (2) and a second structure (3), characterized in that it comprises at least one bolt (5) linked to the first structure and mounted in opposition to at least one elastic return (9) tending to bring it back to a retracted position, a stop (10) corresponding to the second structure being adapted to maintain it in a taut state when the latter is proximate the first structure, such that when the first structure is rapidly spaced apart from the second structure, each bolt is engaged with at least one corresponding retainer (4) so as to limit the relative spacing and, when the first structure is slowly spaced apart from the second structure, each bolt and corresponding retainer remain separated, thereby allowing complete opening between the first structure and the second structure.

Abstract: A housing including a first member, a second member, a first locking mechanism, and a second locking mechanism. The first member is configured to engage with second member. The first locking mechanism locks the first member to the second member, and unlocks in accordance with pressure provided from external of the housing. And the second locking mechanism locks the first member to the second member, and unlocks by rotating either of the first member or the second member at the second locking mechanism.

Abstract: An exemplary latching mechanism for connecting a first component (20) and a second component (40). The latching mechanism includes at least one first engaging portion (408) formed/defined on the second component, at least one latch holder (60a, 60b) fixed relative to the first component, and at least one first latching member (80a, 80b). A first latch-clasping piece (604) extends from the at least one latch holder. The at least one first latching member has at least one second engaging portion (806). The second engaging portion engages with the first engaging portion of the second component. The first engaging portion of the second component and the first latching member are disposed between the first latch-clasping piece of the latch holder and the first component. The present invention further provides an electronic device employing the latching mechanism.

Abstract: A locking enclosure includes a base, a cover mounted on the base, and two locking members assembled on the cover. A plurality of supporting recesses and two supporting portions are defined in the base. A plurality of barbs are formed on the cover to match with the supporting recesses, and two elastic arms are assembled on the cover to engage with the supporting portions, whereby the cover is restricted to move relative to the base, and is secured on the base. The locking members each comprise a resisting portion abutting a corresponding elastic arm. The resisting portion can be operated to make the elastic arm disengage from the supporting portion, to remove the cover from the base.

Abstract: A door locking device for a household appliance is provided. The door locking device includes a base member that has a receptacle; a closing element on a door side that is moved into the receptacle when a door of the household appliance is closed; a control unit; an electrical switch that is switched over in a closed position of the closing element and via which an information signal signaling the closed position of the closing element is transmitted to the control unit; and an interlocking device to mechanically interlock the door. The mechanical interlocking of the door is facilitated in an interlock position of the closing element and the closing element is moved from the interlock position into the closed position when the door is closed.

Abstract: A multipoint locking system includes a body having an upper aperture and a lower aperture therein. An upper latch pawl is disposed in the upper aperture and is pivotable about a first vertical axis between a first retracted position and a first extended position. A lower latch pawl is disposed in the lower aperture and is pivotable about a second vertical axis between a second retracted position and a second extended position. At least one actuator is configured to move the upper and lower latch pawls between their retracted and extended positions. The body can be an astragal, a vertical frame member, or the like.

Abstract: In a sidewall of a connector frame, a cantilevered lock arm is provided. A lower end of the lock arm is connected to the sidewall with a curved supporting unit interposed therebetween. The lock arm extends upward from the supporting unit with a space. The supporting unit has a slit to increase the flexibility of the lock arm. An engagement protrusion is provided on the lock arm. Moreover, a fitting sidewall is provided in a box body, and a lock wall having a lock protrusion is provided outside the fitting sidewall. The lock protrusion includes a downward-facing engagement surface. A mold hole used in molding the engagement surface is formed between the fitting sidewall and lock wall. An abutment surface is provided at an upper end of the fitting sidewall and contacted with the supporting unit to close communication between the mold hole and the slit.

Abstract: A container comprising a snap-in closure disposed between an upper part and a lower part of the container, the snap-in closure having a relatively strong holding or locking force and able to be opened relatively easily. The snap-in closure comprises a snap-in tab constructed out of the wall of one part of the container and detached along three sides, with a snap-in key disposed at the upper free end of the said snap-in closure and able to engage in a coordinated snap-in slit at the opposite container part.

Abstract: An exemplary latching mechanism (20) includes a base (22) having two resilient claps (224), a detachable portion (24) having two resilient clasps (244) for engaging with the hooking portions of the base, and an unlatching element (25). The unlatching element defines two engaging slots (258) and is disposed between the base and the detachable portion. The resilient clasps of the detachable portion engage with the hooking portions of the base when the detachable portion is pressed to be latched to the base. The resilient clasps engage in the engaging slots of the unlatching element when the detachable portion is pressed to be detached from the base. Then the detachable portion and the unlatching element together move away from the base. The engagement of the detachable portion and unlatching element makes the at least one resilient clasp deforms and thus disengages from the at least one hooking portion of the base.

Abstract: Closing latch modular mechanism includes a mechanism casing, a latch with a bevelled surface and a longitudinal surface parallel to the plane of the door, a support, a rotation shaft, an anti-rotation device, a rotatory lever carrying the anti-rotation device, a carriage that is longitudinally displaceable parallel to the plane of the door and a mechanism for actuating the carriage. The latch (2) is installed in the support by the rotation shaft and has a receptacle of semicircular cross-section elongated tangentially at its ends. The receptacle is parallel to the rotation shaft and is situated in its rear surface at a distance from the plane of the door that is suitably greater than the distance of the rotation shaft, and in opposition to the rotation shaft (4).

Abstract: A latching mechanism comprising a bar hook moveably connected to a first component. The bar hook has a first position recessed within the first component and a second position projecting from the first component. A receptacle is disposed within a second component and engages the hook when the hook is in the second position. A magnet is disposed within the second component. The magnet moves the hook from the first position to the second position as the second component is disposed in close proximity to the first component. A sliding release mechanism is disposed within the second component and disengages the bar hook from the receptacle.

Abstract: Provided are exemplary embodiments that may include a cabinet door securing system, including, a post, a biasing member configured to disengagedly couple to the post, a knob coupled to a door, and a moveable shaft coupled to the knob, configured to couple to the plate spring, and configured to move from an actuated position to an unactuated position, wherein the plate spring couples to the post when the moveable shaft is in an unactuated position, and may be uncoupled from the post when said moveable shaft is in an actuated position.

Abstract: A housing for a portable hand held device such as a palmtop computer uses a torsional latching system. The housing is made of front and rear housing laminated housing members. The torsional latch arrangement works in conjunction with a plurality of latch fingers along the edge to attach the front housing laminate with the rear housing laminate. The torsional latch arrangement has a pair of L-shaped latch ribs that engage with a T-shaped latch member by torsion of the L-shaped latch ribs into engagement with pockets adjacent the T-shaped latch member prevent movement of the two housing laminates in relation to one another.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for an enclosure includes a top housing member and a bottom housing member having at least one latch portion. The top housing member includes at least one top housing deflecting tab portion for deflecting the latch portion. The bottom housing member includes at least one bottom housing retaining tab portion. The top housing deflecting tab portion is slidably engaged with the bottom housing retaining tab portion to secure the top housing member to the bottom housing member and to prevent movement of the top housing member relative to the bottom housing member.

Abstract: A slide rail assembly is provided having first and second slide rails, with the second slide rail being telescopically extendible from the first slide rail. A latch is mounted to the slide rail assembly to retain the second slide rail in a forward, extended position, cantilevered from the first slide rail. A rigid release member is slidably mounted to the second slide rail, and extends from a forward portion of the second slide rail to an intermediate portion of the second slide that is disposed substantially adjacent to the latch, such that movement of the release member in a forward, lineal direction releases the latch from securing the second slide rail in the extended position.

Abstract: A linear motion unit (10) includes a runner (14) that is arranged so as to be movable along a rod (12). Provided in front of and/or behind the runner (14) are support units (20) that support the rod (12) relative to a counter-element (18). Provided on the runner (14) and the support units (20) are catches (28) that in each case can be brought into latched engagement with the adjacent support unit (20). The support units (20) are each comprised of a base body (22) upon which is movably mounted a control element (24). The control element (24) can be moved between at least one latched position and at least one released position by means of a control track (30). In accordance with the invention, the control element (24) has at least one control recess (24b).

Abstract: There is provided a radio device housing, without the risk of causing deterioration of the mechanical strength and the rigidity of the housing with respect to bend or twist deriving from a small size and a thin shape of the radio device main body. First ribs are provided in either an upper case or a lower case on the entire periphery along the joint surface of the upper case and the lower case. A plurality of fitting nails are provided in either the upper case or the lower case for holding and fixing with each other. Second ribs are provided in the rifts in the case not having the first ribs. Third ribs are provided on the fitting nails and the second ribs for contacting the upper case and the lower case when they are fitted with each other so that they are not displaced in the thrust direction with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a panel to a chassis of a computer. The apparatus includes a release member movably mounted on a top surface of the chassis and a flange fixedly mounted to a base portion of the chassis. The release member is movable between a static position and a release position. A panel is pivotally attached adjacent to a base portion of the chassis. The panel is movable between a closed position and an open position. A resilient retention member is attached to the panel. The retention member is engaged with the flange when the panel is in the closed position. The release member resiliently deflects the retention member from engagement with the flange when the release member is moved from the static position toward the release position to allow the panel to be moved from the closed position to the open position. The panel can be accurately and consistently aligned and attached to the chassis of the computer system after each removal.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for a pedestal closure assembly has a pair of substantially channel-shaped slots, each slot having two arms, a flanged base and first and second ends. Each flanged base has a cam-like edge and is connected to the second end of each respective slot. The cam-like edge interconnects the upper and lower surfaces of the flanged base. A pair of legs adapted to be received by each slot are also included in the claimed latching mechanism. Each leg has a limiting edge and includes an end portion adapted to limit the motion of the legs when they are received in the respective slots. At least one flexible latch arm adapted to engage the flanged base of at least one of the slots is connected to one of the legs. Each latch arm includes a finger element beyond the end portion of the limiting edge of the leg. The finger element includes an engagement portion which abuts the lower surface of the flanged base of the leg when the leg is received in its respective slot.

Abstract: Two parts (120, 160) can be mated and secured from relative movement in three different orthogonal directions or planes by the use of a novel, two piece, plastic fastener structure. The snap fastener has an integral interlocking tab (170) that serves to constrain the movement in a third direction or plane. The snap fastener additionally consists of an operative component (110) and a securing component (150). The operative component has a resilient member (112) that deforms to receive a catch member (152) on the securing component when the operative component and the securing component are snapped or mated together. One of the two components contains an opening (180), while the other contains a body portion shaped more or less like a tab or tongue which is capable of being inserted within the opening when the two components are mated. When so inserted, the relative movement of the two components is restricted in three directions, without the use of a remotely located securing means.

Abstract: A retaining device for a front cover of a computer casing has at least two arms extending out from a back face of the front cover, a shaft pivotally received in the computer casing and having at least two pushes each detachably connected to a corresponding one of the arms and a knob securely formed on the distal end of the shaft. With such an arrangement, the user is able to easily detach the front cover from the computer casing.

Abstract: A spring loaded latch assembly including a first stationary member for securement to a desired stationary surface, and a second movable member wherein the assembly provides for controlled reciprocating movement between the two members from a first closed position to a second open position upon pushing engagement by a user. The first stationary member includes a housing, a spring member secured within a portion of the housing by a retaining member and a latch arm connected thereto. The second movable member includes an engagement member in operable communication with the spring member to provide a spring force between the two members and a latch track member for cooperative engagement with the latch arm of the first member. The assembly also includes a release member that enables disengagement of the latch arm from the latch track without causing damage to the first or second members.

Abstract: A lock mechanism including a lock member which is normally held in an engaged position to be magnetically operated from said engaged position to a disengaged position, said lock member comprising a spring blade and an engagement member projecting therefrom transversely to the flat side of the spring blade at one end thereof, the spring blade being fixedly secured at the other end thereof, and a safety device for CD boxes having such a lock mechanism.

Abstract: The console for a motor vehicle has a wall structure defining a compartment and a door for closing said compartment wherein the console has a latch mechanism engageable by the door for selectively maintaining the door in a closed position and the latch mechanism is releasable by movement of the door from a normal closed position to an over-closed position. The latch mechanism is provided with a spring which biases the door towards an open position only when the door is moved into an over-closed position, thereby preventing unintentional opening of the door by forces exerted upon the vehicle.

Abstract: A fastener for fastening front and rear housing portions of a housing assembly theretogether. A resilient tongue member is affixed to a surface of the rear housing portion to extend upwardly therefrom. A beveled, top edge surface of the resilient tongue member defines a ramped, face surface which extends to a back-angled, force-receiving surface. A hook member positioned beneath the front housing portion is positioned to permit mated engagement with the tongue member. The hook member is permitted elastic deformation responsive to application of forces thereupon by the ramped, face surface of the resilient tongue member during translation of the hook and tongue members into a fastening position. Once positioned in a fastening position, the hook member returns to a nondeformed state, to fasten the tongue member in position thereat, thereby to fasten the front and rear housing portions theretogether.

Abstract: A reciprocating device for a movable member includes: a stationary member; a movable member held by the stationary member in such a manner as to be able to reciprocate; a biasing device provided between the movable member and the stationary member and adapted to bias the movable member in at least one of the reciprocating directions of the movable member; and a lock device for stopping the movable member in the course of its reciprocation, the lock device including: a cam groove formed on either the stationary member or the movable member and extending around a heart-shaped island; a lock pin having a base end section rotatably supported by either the stationary member or the movable member on which the cam groove is not formed and a tip end section bent toward the bottom of the cam groove; and a pressing device for pressing the tip end section of the lock pin toward the bottom of the cam groove, the pit section of the heart-shaped island of the lock device being equipped with a tapered surface inclined towar

Abstract: An essentially self-balancing reclining chair is provided. The invention may be adapted to for use by any individual, regardless of size, shape or weight. The chair has a base and two parallelogram linkages spaced apart from and facing each other in parallel vertical planes. Each parallelogram linkage has upper, lower, front and rear linkage arms pivotally connected to each other to define the parallelogram. A back support is mounted behind and between the rear linkage arms, a seat support is suspended below and between the lower linkage arms, and a leg support is suspended below and between the front linkage arms. The upper linkage arms are pivotally connected to the base, such that the chair may be balanced by positioning the pivotal connection at a position corresponding to the approximate center of gravity of the chair and an average person. The pivoting points between the back support and the seat support are aligned with the person's hip joints.

Abstract: A container having a concealed closure which is operable through a mechanism on the interior of the container only by deformation of a resiliently deformable top closure.

Abstract: A door guard to deter unauthorized entry that includes a pair of complimentary structural members having complimentary cross-sectional configurations to define interlocking portions that will engage to secure the free end of the door to the adjacent door frame. One of the complementary members is secured along the free end of the door and the other member is secured to the adjacent door jamb or frame. The arrangement is such that any effort to force the door as with a prying tool, will cause the interlocking portions to engage and thereby prohibit the door from being force opened. In another form of the invention, the complementary members are arranged and constructed to deter the forcing of the door latch.

Abstract: A latch device comprises a casing secured to a body with a door hinged thereto and a slide to be pushed, when the door is closed, by a strike projecting from the back side of the door into the casing so that the door is held closed with the strike retained in the slide. The slide has a heart-shaped cam groove formed in the top surface. A latch pin is provided with its one end received in the cam groove and its other end rotatably fitted in the casing. The one end of the latch pin is adapted to trace the cam groove with the movement of the slide, and is urged against the bottom of the cam groove by a retainer spring.

Abstract: A control damper is mounted in a building duct system for closing a control opening through a housing or frame and includes a linkage connected to the housing and to a vane positioned in the control opening and is operative for moving the vane between a flow permitting position and a position closing the control opening. The linkage includes a fusible portion permitting a resilient member to move the vane to the position closing the control opening in the event of temperature above the melting point of the fusible portion. Cooperating latch members are mounted on the housing and on the vane and are moved into vane holding engagement after melting of a fusible portion and movement of the vane to the position closing the control opening through the housing.

Abstract: A control damper is mounted in a building duct system for closing a control opening through a housing or frame and includes a linkage connected to the housing and to a vane positioned in the control opening and is operative for moving the vane between a flow permitting position and a position closing the control opening. The linkage includes a fusible portion permitting a resilient member to move the vane to the position closing the control opening in the event of temperature above the melting point of the fusible portion. Cooperating latch members are mounted on the housing and on the vane and are moved into vane holding engagement after melting of a fusible portion and movement of the vane to the position closing the control opening through the housing.