Abstract: A hinge enabling a plurality of hold-stay members to automatically lock when the door is fully open, increasing the durability of the hinge, and enabling easy release of the hold-stay members. A hinge includes a one-side hinge plate, a plurality of opposing-side hinge plate portions provided along the lengthwise direction of the hinge plate and supported by it, and an open-angle limiting mechanism for stopping, at a specific angle, opening movement of the opposing-side hinge plate portions.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for rotatably supporting a decklid relative to a body of a vehicle includes a damping mechanism for damping movement of the decklid relative to the body. The damping mechanism includes a damping clip attached to a bracket of the hinge assembly, and a damping bumper attached to a hinge box of the hinge assembly. Movement of the bracket from a closed position into an open position brings the damping bumper into engagement with the damping clip. The damping bumper spreads and/or elastically deforms the damping clip to absorb energy and dampen the movement of the bracket and/or the decklid.

Abstract: A pipe gate hinge comprises a substantially U-shaped bracket, at least one pipe attachment member, and at least two post attachment members. The bracket has a first longitudinally extending leg with the distal end portion angled in the first transverse direction relative to a longitudinal axis and a second longitudinally extending leg with the distal end portion angled in the second transverse direction relative to the longitudinal axis. At least one pipe attachment aperture is in the first leg and one pipe attachment aperture is in the second leg. At least one post attachment aperture is proximate the distal end portion of the first leg and at least one post attachment aperture is proximate the distal end portion of the second leg. At least one pipe attachment member is configured and arranged to be inserted through the pipe attachment apertures to secure the bracket to a vertically extending member of a pipe gate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fireproofing element comprising a fireproof glazed element (1) which forms a window or door leaf (8). A bulkhead frame (3) is arranged around the door leaf (8), inserted in the building (2). A deformable component (28) is built in between the bulkhead frame (3) and the building (2). At least one telescopic element (15) is arranged between a lateral edge (10) of the door leaf (8) and the bulkhead frame (3). Said telescopic element (15) is displaceable relative to the bulkhead frame (3) in the direction of the arrows (20). The telescopic element (15) can compensate for changes in the joint (50) between the door leaf (8) and the bulkhead frame (3) and/or also seal said joint (50). Changes in length as a result of heating of the components during a fire can thus be accommodated and the door leaf (8) and fireproofing glazed element (1) hence not destroyed.

Abstract: A linkage device cooperating with a casing, which has a connecting port, is disclosed. The linkage device includes a barrier and a push bar. The barrier is pivotly disposed on the casing and is positioned at a first position or a second position with respect to the connecting port of the casing. When the barrier is at the first position, the barrier covers at least a part of the connecting port; otherwise, when the barrier is at the second position, the barrier does not cover the connecting port. The push bar is slidingly disposed on the casing and abuts against the barrier. When the push bar pushes the barrier, the barrier rotates from the first position to the second position. A programmable control unit using the linkage device is also disclosed. The programmable control unit is assembled with a bottom board. The bottom board pushes the push bar to rotate the barrier from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A transit window assembly for a vehicle includes a panel. A support frame is attached to the panel. A base mount is removably attached to the support frame. A mounting frame is attached to the vehicle. The base mount is linked to mounting frame. A seal is positioned about the base mount and contacts the panel continuously sealing between the base mount and the panel. A rigid linkage removably connects the base mount to the support frame.

Abstract: A door having a frame and panel construction, wherein the panel comprises a plurality of planks received in a rebate formed in the surrounding frame, and the planks include extruded aluminum profiles. Also, a door unit, and a method of constructing the door.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an opening leaf upper module of this type particularly comprising a rigid frame and a flexible weather strip. The method of manufacturing an opening leaf upper module according to the invention, comprising a molded frame based on at least one thermoplastic polymer and a molded weather strip secured to the frame and based on at least one elastomer, comprises a step whereby a moving-platen mold or alternatively transfer molding is used to perform multiple-shot injection molding of materials that are intended to form the frame and the strip which are injected in succession, the elastomer being a thermoplastic elastomer compatible with this thermoplastic polymer, so as to obtain the module formed as a single piece. For preference, the strip comprises a continuous wiping lip for wiping the glass panel and an interface lip for interfacing with the bodywork of the vehicle, and the frame has a longitudinal hollow.

Abstract: A protective cover assembly for portable electronic device includes a housing and a protective cover. The housing defines through holes. Each through hole is bounded by a sidewall. A block extends from the sidewall in each through hole. The protective cover includes tabs. Each plate defines a locking hole to engage a corresponding block.

Abstract: A door opener assembly having a rotatable arm-bar for hands-free use by individuals in high-traffic pedestrian conditions. The rotatable arm-bar has a distal knobbed end and allows users to easily position a wrist or forearm within the hook and to move laterally, as the person moves, as the door is opened and thereafter provides a slide-release of the forearm or wrist. The smooth surface and design of the arm-bar allows users to disengage from contact without risk of injury occurring such as from the unexpected opening of the door from the opposite direction.

Abstract: A housing with ball-joints includes a rotatable member, a main body and two ball-joints. Each of the ball-joints includes a ball head and a corresponding shaft hole. The ball-joints are received in the shaft holes correspondingly. Each ball head is formed by two hemispherical elements. One of the hemispherical elements is smaller than the other, and a bottom of the smaller hemispherical element is connected to a top portion of the larger hemispherical element, Where the hemispherical elements meet, a ring-shaped intersection line is formed.

Abstract: A method is provided for making an annealed door skin or composite door assembly. At least the door skin is formed of a composition comprising a thermoset binder and fiberglass. The door skin, alone or in combination with other parts of a door assembly, is subjected to annealing to make the annealed door skin. The process of annealing comprises the step of heating the door skin, alone or in combination with other parts of the door assembly, above the glass transition temperature yet below the thermal degradation temperature of the thermoset binder for a sufficient amount of time to cause release internal stresses in the door skin, then the step of cooling the door skin.

Abstract: A barrier apparatus and method are provided to reciprocate a gate or barrier between an open or closed position with one or more linear drives having one or more traveler mechanisms where at least one motor rotates the one or more shafts and moves the traveler mechanisms to move the barrier. The moving traveler mechanisms are coupled to one or more connecting arms which are coupled to the gate and the movement traveler mechanisms push and pull the arms which in turn push and pull the barrier to reciprocate the barrier between and open and closed position. The gate may be rotated and reciprocated around a horizontal axis from a generally vertical position (i.e., generally perpendicular to the ground where access to a controlled area is open) to a generally horizontal position (i.e., generally parallel to the ground where the gate extends across the entryway to the controlled area).

Abstract: A body portion 41 of a hinge apparatus 4 is mounted to an inner surface of a side wall portion of a housing 2. Basal end portions of first and second links 42, 43 are rotatably mounted to the body portion 41. Distal end portions of the first and second links 42, 43 are rotatably mounted to a connecting member (not shown). A movable member 53 is connected to the connecting member such that the movable member 53 is movable in a left-right direction. A door 3 is mounted to the movable member 53. An outer gear portion 42a is disposed in the distal end portion of the first link 42. A rack portion 53 is formed in the movable member 53 such that a longitudinal direction of the rack portion 53 is oriented in the left-right direction. The outer gear portion 42a is engaged with the rack portion 53b.

Abstract: A retrofit conversion kit for facilitating the conversion of a door operating apparatus conventionally mounted above the door, to a position mounted and anchored underground for operating a swinging door therefrom. The conversion to an anchored underground position is facilitated by incorporating positional adjustment mechanisms covering any or all possible adjustment dimensions.

Abstract: A nozzle portion having jet nozzles for jetting a cleaning liquid, a nozzle cover covering the nozzle portion from a front side, a piston connected to the nozzle portion, and moved integrally with the nozzle portion and the nozzle cover in a movement direction, and a cylinder movably supporting the piston are provided. A bracket which includes arms located in abutment with or in proximity with a rear surface of the nozzle cover and regulates an inclination of the nozzle cover with respect to the movement direction is provided.

Abstract: A pulling knob for a hinged door, mounted to a door surface of a hinged door, includes an upper post and a lower post respectively mounted to the door surface at one ends thereof, and a first grip portion and a second grip portion respectively extending from the other ends of the upper and lower posts, the first and second grip portions being tilted toward the door surface and connected with each other. A pushing knob includes a pad body, which has a base surface mounted to the door surface and a pad surface formed at an opposite side of the base surface and having a tilted structure in one direction. A hinged door includes the pulling knob and the pushing knob.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a door threshold system that includes a door threshold and a water barrier structured to be disposed along a bottom of the threshold. The water barrier is additionally structured to prevent water from penetrating a joint formed between a bottom of the threshold and a floor structure to which the threshold is mounted.

Abstract: A window, which may be a casement window, includes an opening control mechanism for limiting the amount that the sash of the window can be opened to control ventilation and as a child safety feature. In one configuration, the opening control mechanism includes a frame track and release assembly attached to the window frame and a sash arm assembly including an articulating sash arm attached to the sash of the window. The frame track and release assembly has a track and a roller on one end of the sash arm rides along the track as the window sash begins to open. At the end of the track, the roller engages and is restrained by a release arm or stop thereby preventing the sash from being opened further. A lever or a button operatively coupled to the release arm is disposed inside the dwelling and inside an insect screen of the window. The lever can be slid sideways and then pulled back in two distinct motions to release the roller to allow the sash to be opened beyond its restrained position.

Abstract: A door that has a beam and door panel that are secured by molding the door panel to the beam.

Abstract: A brace includes a first body configured and disposed to secure ends of adjacent structural members together, the brace having a substantially triangular shape.

Abstract: A fire shutter for protecting an opening 10, such as a window 12, having one or more (typically two) fire resistant panels 20 and 21. The panels are hinged along a horizontal portion of the opening such that at least one of the panels can be utilised as an awning when open. The panel(s) have an insulating core that typically provides thermal insulation from the elements and increases fire resistance from fires (such as bushfires) to provide a fire rated shutter that meets the highest building fire standards.

Abstract: A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

Abstract: A security barrier apparatus which may be used in conjunction with an existing security gate or may be used as a stand-alone security barrier gate. The system uses a passive restraining device comprising a bollard having at least one catch horn extending therefrom which engages a corresponding structure on the gate to restrain the gate when impacted.

Abstract: A vehicle door comprising a first outer layer (70) and second outer layer (80), a foam portion (90) disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer, a compartment comprising a first outer member (10) and a second outer member (20) in parallel spaced relation, the first outer member and the second outer member joined by at least one intermediate member (30) having a flexible crease (32), a receiving cavity (A) disposed outwardly of the compartment for engaging the foam portion, the first outer member and the second outer member each disposed substantially flush with a foam portion outer surface (91,92), and the foam portion and the compartment disposed between the first outer layer and the second outer layer.

Abstract: A bracket system for forming gate assemblies comprising at least two brace members that are rigidly attached to hinge assemblies. The brace members are adapted to be attached to support members to form two corners of a gate box functioning as the structural portion of the gate assembly. The hinge assemblies are adapted to be rigidly attached to a fence post to allow the gate assembly to pivot relative to the fence post. Gate assemblies of arbitrary height and width can be formed using the bracket system.

Abstract: A portable caddy, comprising: a base portion; a handle portion removably secured to an upper surface of the base portion, the handle portion having a pair of support members and an elongated member extending therebetween, the handle portion being configured to rotatably support a roll of paper towels above the upper surface of the base portion; a plurality of recessed areas disposed in the upper surface; and an opening in a side wall of the base portion, the opening providing access to a receiving area disposed between the upper surface and a bottom surface of the base portion, wherein the receiving area is configured to store a plurality of plates therein and wherein the opening allows removal of the plates from the receiving area and a rotatable base portion securable to a lower surface of the base portion, wherein the rotatable base portion allows the portable caddy to be rotated with respect to the rotatable base portion.

Abstract: A protective cover mechanism includes a housing, a protective cover and a latching piece. The housing includes an opening defined therethrough. The latching piece is assembled to the housing adjacent to the opening and comprises two holding arms. One holding arm defines a first locating portion and a second locating portion. A protective cover comprises a hinged post formed thereon, the protective cover is rotatably assembled to the housing by means of the latching piece with the hinged post held between the two holding arms. The protective cover is configured for selectively covering or exposing the opening of the housing as the hinged post is rotated from the first locating portion to the second locating portion.

Abstract: A casement window assembly includes a rectangular sash frame enclosing an insulated glass panel unit and supported for swinging movement by a surrounding main window support frame. At least one set of interfitting and interlocking members are positioned in opposing relation on adjacent vertical members of the sash frame and support frame and have hook portions positioned to pass each other when the sash frame is pivoted between a closed position and an open position. The hook portions are effective to engage and hook each other in response to a substantial positive or negative windload or such windload applied after an impact breaks the glass to limit deflection and prevent permanent deformation of the sash frame. The hook portions also produce a snubbing action for compressing a flexible seal between the sash frame and support frame.

Abstract: A product server for holding and displaying products. The product server has a front customer side, a rear employee side and a breath guard. The breath guard comprises a cover attached to the product server that is moveable between a lowered position covering the products held by the product server and a raised position in which the cover serves as a breath guard and allows access to the products. The cover is sufficiently transparent to allow viewing of the products from the customer side of the product server.

Abstract: A balanced gate assembly utilizing plastic or vinyl fencing materials includes a rotatable center post that balances loads. An inner post assembly includes a bearing along a central axis for supporting the load of the gate. The balanced gate assembly carries loads along the center post to provide for the utilization of light weight materials such as plastic and vinyl.

Abstract: An electrical control cabinet includes a casing, a plurality of heat elements, a heat exchanger, and two fans. The casing includes a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion communicates outside of the casing through the heat exchanger. The fans are received in the second receiving portion. The heat elements include a plurality of first heat members received in first receiving portion and a plurality of second heat members received in the second receiving portion. The first heat members is isolated from airborne contaminants and moisture. The first heat members in the first receiving portion disperse heat by the heat exchanger, and the second heat members in the second receiving portion disperse heat by the fans.

Abstract: A household appliance including a door that tilts about a tilt axis; a braking device to dampen a tilt motion of the door; and a transferring unit to transfer rotation of the tilt axis to a braking axis during the tilt motion of the door. The braking axis is offset relative to the tilt axis and the braking device is in functional cooperation with the braking axis.

Abstract: Filamentary materials, such as yarn (18), is wound a frame (28), provided by pairs of movable filaments or wires (35, 38), about which the end of the spindle (22) rotates provides the turns (26) of the winding as the article having the winding is moved along a process path. Mechanically or hydraulically actuated pins (34) support the winding frame in a fixed position. The filaments of the frame may be provided by laterally spaced pairs (44, 46) of filaments of weldable material.

Abstract: Disclosed are a door for a dryer and a dryer having the same, the door for the dryer having a concave portion or an inclined portion formed at an end surface of a door glass, such that an inner volume of the dryer can be enlarged without increasing the size of the dryer, under consideration of the dryer having the same capacity, resulting in allowing a large quantity of clothes to be dried at once.

Abstract: A door panel that has a double-panel structure comprising an outer panel and an inner panel and is capable of ensuring sufficient strength at portions where hinges are attached is provided.

Abstract: A hinge for pivotally connecting a first panel to a second panel. The hinge has a first hinge member for connection to the first panel and a second hinge member for connection to the second panel. The hinge has a connector between the first hinge member and the second hinge member, the connector allowing the first hinge member to pivot with relation to the second hinge member. The connector is mounted in a track formed in the first hinge member and is selectively movable therein to vary a position of the first hinge member with relation to the second hinge member. The invention also provides a clamping arrangement for mounting a panel to a wall.

Abstract: A combined seal activation system positioned within a panel for use with a combination of the panel and a frame includes a first seal activation system and a second seal activation system. The panel pivots relative to the frame. The first seal activation system activates a first sealing system positioned within the frame, and the second seal activation system activates a second sealing system positioned within the frame. The first seal activation system is positioned adjacent a first side of the panel, and the second seal activation system is positioned adjacent a second side of the panel different than the first side of the panel. The first and second seal activation systems having an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a door assembly and refrigerator having the same. The door assembly according to the present invention includes a door main body, a panel disposed on a front surface of the door main body, and a side cover coupled at least one of a left side portion and a right side portion of the door main body and supporting the panel, wherein the side cover is provided with screw coupling portions concaved from an external surface and protruded from an inner surface along an insertion direction of screws and screw holes formed by penetrating the screw coupling portions, and the door main body is provided with inference-avoiding space portions for receiving the screw coupling portions therein. Accordingly, it is capable of preventing inferiority of the side cover and of reducing the amount of used materials.

Abstract: A door assembly for a cooking apparatus is provided that prevents heat generated in a cooking chamber from being released to the outside while also being as thin as possible. The door assembly may include a glass support that supports a first glass panel on a front side, and a second glass panel on a rear side. The second glass panel may be supported by a seating protrusion and catching protrusions formed on the rear side of the glass support. A door frame may be coupled to the rear side of the glass support, with a third glass panel coupled to either a front or rear side thereof. A cover frame may be coupled to the rear side of the glass support to enclose the first, second and third glass panels and the door frame.

Abstract: An emergency door of a vehicle composed such that a large space is not required outside the vehicle to open the door, ingress of rainwater is prevented even in a case the emergency door is mounted at curved profile of front face of leading car, the door can be opened easily with small force, and the door is supported rigidly and steadily with compact configuration. The interior of the door 14 and side part of front face of leading car 10b are connected pivotally by an upper arm 36, lower arm 31, and first link bar 40 so that a parallel linkage is composed, thereby enabling horizontal movement of the door. A stopper mechanism 43 is composed such that an end of a second link bar 48 is connecting pivotally to the first link bar 40, the bracket 46 having an oblong hole 44 is attached to a frame 26 of the carbody, a pin 50 fixed to the other end of the second link bar 48 is received in the oblong hole 44, and the door can be stopped at its full open position when the pin 50 contacts an end of the oblong hole 44.

Abstract: A door hinge (10) according to the invention comprises a first hinge element (12) which is fastenable to a door frame (24) and a second hinge element (14) which is fastenable to a door leaf (28) and has a first hinge blade (20) and a second hinge blade (22). A first pivot axis (32) is connected, when the door hinge (10) is in a first operating condition, to the first and second hinge elements (12, 14) in such a way that the second hinge blade (22) of the second hinge element (14) is pivotable, when the door hinge (10) is in said first operating condition, about said first pivot axis (32), relative to the first hinge element (12), in a first pivot direction (Px), for the purpose of unblocking a door aperture which is bounded by the door frame (24). The first pivot axis (32) is decoupled from the first or the second hinge element (12, 14) when the door hinge (10) is in a second operating condition.

Abstract: A cover for closing the service opening of a pit casing, the cover including an opening with a hatch and a first member coupled to the cover that is accessible though the opening in the cover when the hatch is not in a closed position, wherein when the cover is in a closed position to close the service opening the first member is in cooperative proximity with a second member coupled to the pit casing that at most protrudes only a portion of the span of the service opening, and when the cover is in the closed position and the hatch on the cover is opened from its closed position the first and second members, may be coupled together to resist the cover from being moved to open the service opening.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for establishing at least two open access door positions relative to an opening of a compartment. The apparatus includes a position defining member having at least one engagement element, and a stop member. The position defining member is adapted to be coupled to the compartment. A housing member is adapted to be coupled to the access door for movement therewith, and has an opening for translatable receipt of the position defining member. The housing member further includes an engagement element operable to engage the at least one engagement element of the position defining member to establish a first open access door position. The stop member contacting the housing member establishes a second open access door position approximately perpendicular to the compartment.

Abstract: A working machine has a machine room cover and a bonnet on an upper rotating body. The bonnet has a frame-like raising member and a dome-like hood member that covers an opening in the upper part of the raising member. The lower part of the raising member is attached so as to surround an opening portion formed in the upper surface of the machine room cover, and the hood member is attached to the raising member so as to be able to be rotationally opened and closed.

Abstract: A bulk material handling system comprising an enclosure, a door frame, and an access door. The door frame is secured to a wall of the enclosure adjacent an access opening. The exterior surface of the door frame is devoid of horizontal surface portions when the enclosure is oriented with the wall of the enclosure in a vertical position. The access door is releasably secured to the door frame and is movable between a closed position and an open position. The exterior surface of the door is devoid of horizontal surface portions when the access door is in the closed position and the enclosure is oriented with the wall of the enclosure in the vertical position.

Abstract: A suspension system for at least one panel movable along a travel path is disclosed. The suspension system has at least two carriages for the at least one movable panel. The at least two carriages are stationarily mounted at an upper section of the at least one movable panel and are disposed to extend essentially in a direction transversely to the travel path and parallel to a vertical extension of the at least one movable panel. Rollers are freely rotatably disposed at each carriage. The rollers are disposed to roll on a running surface of a running rail of the suspension.

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing, slim profile window frame assembly that is capable of retaining a shutter. Specifically, the window frame assembly of the present invention comprises a core substrate coupled to a flange. Certain embodiments of the present invention comprise a core substrate having a thickness less than 5/16 inch and having, by volume, an elastic modulus greater than wood. A flange comprises a depth sufficient to retain a hinge attached to a window covering, such as a shutter. Certain embodiments of the present invention provide for a decorative covering to be coupled to the core substrate and/or flange such that a portion of the window frame assembly is thereby concealed. The improved strength per volume of the present invention facilitates shutter installation by a “do-it-yourself” homeowner or handyman as well as by a skilled carpenter.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a compartment door assembly that provides for a compartment door that has controlled movement between a closed position and an open position. The assembly includes a compartment door for covering a compartment, the compartment door movable between the closed position and the open position. A cam having a cam arm, an elongated member and a tension member can also be included.

Abstract: A door panel that is capable of ensuring sufficient strength at a portion where a hinge is attached to a double-panel structure including an outer panel and an inner panel, and is also capable of preventing entry of rain water or the like from the aforementioned portion, is provided. An internal reinforcing plate for mounting hinges is immovably sandwiched between the outer panel and the inner panel, which is affixed to the inner surface of the outer panel. The internal reinforcing plate has bolt insertion holes, and nuts that are conjoined with the reverse surface of the internal reinforcing plate. The inner panel includes hinge mounting surface portions provided at such a location as to overlap the internal reinforcing plate. The hinge mounting surface portions have bolt insertion holes.