Modified To Accommodate Lock Or Latch Patents (Class 49/503)
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Patent number: 7877932Abstract: An adjusting system for a motor vehicle door includes a window winder for adjusting a window, at least one guide area of the window winder for guiding the window along a direction of adjustment, a door lock and a lock support. The one guide area of the window winder and the lock support are fixedly connected to one another, such that the guide area and the lock support form a structural unit. The guide area which is combined with the lock support into a structural unit includes at least one overlap area for a lateral window edge of the window to be adjusted and a further guide area of the window winder is provided, which is extended in the direction of adjustment of the window, and is positively engaged with a carrier being forcibly guided along the direction of adjustment of the window to be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, CoburgInventors: Olaf Kriese, Patricica Cruz, Hilmar Dohles, Rolf Bücker, Ronny Schreiber, Manfred Stenzel, Harald Krüger
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Publication number: 20110001411Abstract: A door for mission critical enclosures, for example, cabinets containing sensitive items, such as electronics that may be exposed to high stress environments, for example shock and vibration. The door structure described provides improved mounting and lock features that can allow easy access while maintaining rigid structural needs and integrity. A door assembly for a cabinet generally includes a door that can be fitted directly, or indirectly, to an enclosure through an adapter frame. Generally, the door has fitting structures that operate as interlocking, tight fitting key sets. The fittings provide suitable detent features. An actuatable lock mechanism respectively locks and unlocks the door. The actuatable lock mechanism includes a ramped locking bolt that can engage a ramped surface of the cabinet or adapter frame to facilitate locking and unlocking of the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey M. Borning, Scott M. Ralston, David J. Shelander, Nathan E. Stremick, John A. Holst
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Publication number: 20100325967Abstract: A magnetic lock assembly includes an electromagnetic mounted to a fixed portion strike plate mounted to a movable closure member. The electromagnet is constantly powered to maintain a closed and locked position and therefore requires a constant flow of energy. The example magnetic lock assembly includes features for conserving energy while maintaining a desired holding force to hold against an applied force.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventors: David J. Pearson, Edward J. Stull
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Publication number: 20100325985Abstract: A temperature and humidity controlled building houses sensitive telecommunications equipment in operation. A secure outdoor shelter within a closed perimeter abutting the building utilizes the exterior of one wall of the building as a portion of its perimeter. The outdoor shelter contains outdoor-hardened telecommunications equipment, also in operation, which dissipates large quantities of heat to the atmosphere. There are coax cable and waveguide operative interconnections between the sensitive telecommunications equipment and the outdoor-hardened telecommunications equipment, the interconnection being made through the one wall without affecting control of the temperature and humidity in the building. There is a further coax cable and waveguide connection from the outdoor equipment to a cell tower where wireless transmission takes place. The outdoor shelter can be expanded modularly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC.Inventors: Thomas Tan, Roger Y. Finley
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Publication number: 20100282138Abstract: An apparatus for reinforcing door jambs to prevent forced entry through the doorway by strengthening the composite materials of the door jamb with the addition of the apparatus, which is attached with threaded fasteners that go through the door jamb and are anchored into the framing studs. The device is made of 14 gauge ASTM, A-36, Mild Steel with holes through which the latching and locking mechanisms of the door may pass, as well as smaller beveled holes to pass screws through to attach the device to the door jamb and framing studs. The device is also formed so as to facilitate latching mechanism closure. This device can also be used to assist in the repair of damaged door jambs by holding together the damaged portions once they are placed back in position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Inventor: Aubrey L. Canardy, JR.
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Patent number: 7827736Abstract: A door handle device for a vehicle includes a frame member mounted to a door of the vehicle, a handle main body fitted with the frame member, an engaging arm formed at the handle main body and engaging with the frame member, a handle axial portion formed at the engaging arm and serving as a pivotal center of the handle main body, a bearing member pivotally supported by the frame member, and a holding portion formed at the bearing member for holding the handle axial portion, wherein the holding portion is shifted between a released position where the handle axial portion is engageable with or disengageable from the holding portion and a supported position where the handle axial portion is pivotally supported with a pivoting of the bearing member.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shigeyuki Sunahara, Morihito Nomura, Koichi Nagata
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Patent number: 7784220Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly including a door module plate assembly mounting a bell crank having a first arm portion positioned to be engaged by an outside door handle and a second arm portion connected to a link arranged to trip the door latch. The door module assembly is integrally formed with a socket pivotally receiving the bell crank. The bell crank includes a pivot shaft portion sized to be journaled in the socket. The pivot shaft portion is configured to be inserted into the socket in a first angular position and, following insertion, the bell crank is rotated to rotate the pivot shaft portion in the socket to a second, operative angular position where the link may extend between the bell crank second arm portion and the latch and inadvertent withdrawal of the pivot shaft portion is precluded.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2005Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Hi-Lex CorporationInventor: Brian Wild
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Publication number: 20100083578Abstract: A combination tilt/sash lock for mounting to a window sash rail, the combination including a sash lock and tilt lock being mounted in linear relationship to each other; the tilt lock having a latch element latching to a window frame that is manually movable within a tilt lock housing between a latched position and an unlatched position; the sash lock having a rotatable cam movable by rotating a locking lever between a locked position and an unlocked position; the sash lock locking lever being located in a superimposed linear relationship to and blocking manual movement of the tilt lock in the locked position and allowing movement of the latch element in the unlatched position; and the tilt lock mechanism being movable from a latched position to a disengaged position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Inventor: Scott D. Albrecht
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Publication number: 20100050535Abstract: An attempted lock break-in detector of the invention comprising: a cover (1) provided with mounting means (2) for mounting on a door (3) provided with a lock (4), said cover (1) being capable of passing from a first position in which it covers means (40) for opening or closing said lock (4) so as to make said means inaccessible, to a second position in which it allows access to said opening or closing means (40), and vice versa; and means (51, 52) for opening and closing an electric circuit (6) to generate and interrupt an electrical signal (S1, S2) indicative of said cover (1) passing from the first position to the second position, and vice versa; said means (51, 52) for opening and closing an electric circuit (6) comprise at least one contact element (51) for making contact with an element (41) of said lock (4), which lock element constitutes a section of said electric circuit (6). The invention also provides a lock, a door, and an alarm system including such a detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Madeleine Brimont
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Patent number: 7661227Abstract: An impact resistant door including a frame (24) presenting an inner wall (36) and defining a pane slot (58) and a flap slot (60) and a groove (62) along each side of the pane slot (58). The door includes a pane of laminated glass (46) having an inside sheet of glass (48) and an outside sheet of glass (50) sandwiched together and having oppositely facing outside surfaces (56) to define a pane width (Wt) therebetween. An interlayer (52) is adhesively sandwiched between the sheets of glass and presents an edge flap (54) extending along the periphery of the pane of laminated glass (46). The pane width (Wt) is disposed in the pane slot (58) and the edge flap (54) is disposed in the flap slot (60) of the frame (24). A plurality of inserts (64) engage the outside surfaces (56) of the glass, and each insert (64) includes a projection (68) extending into the groove (62) of the frame (24) along the adjacent outside surface (56) of glass.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2008Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Inventors: Hayden Dudley, Jeffrey Peterson
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Publication number: 20100031579Abstract: Provided is a door system including a door and a door sill. The door is coupled with a push-resistant device including a protruding plate hook. The door sill is coupled with a locking device. The push-resistant device is coupled and locked into the locking device when the door is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Kyung-Don Choi
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Publication number: 20100000157Abstract: An interlocking door includes a first skin with at least one protrusion and at least one mounting slot and a second skin with at least one protrusion. An end cap is slidingly engaged with the first skin and secured with an adhesive. The first and second skins are secured to one another upon sliding engagement of the first skin at least one mounting slot and the second skin at least one protrusion. The skins are fixedly secured with an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: PROVIA DOOR, INC.Inventors: Mihai Cotlet, Christopher Nolt, Chad Badger
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Publication number: 20090313904Abstract: Mechanical access doors for passenger bus bodies, the doors comprising main panel portions hingedly mounted to mounting edges of body corner openings, and wing panel portions extending generally perpendicular to the main panel portions, wherein the door corners are aligned with the body corner through which the body corner openings extend. Exterior surfaces of the main panels are aligned with exterior surfaces of the bus bodies to which they are attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Andrew Kerr, Joel Saurette, Glen Naylor
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Patent number: 7578475Abstract: An apparatus, system and method including a latching device for displaceably retaining a panel relative to a frame. The latching device includes at least a bolt which is carried on the latching device and is operatively associated with the panel to prevent disengagement of the panel. The latching device includes at least one pressure responsive device operatively coupled to the bolt to retain the bolt in a desired position and release the bolt when a predetermined pressure differential occurs relative to two, generally opposite, sides of the panel or when a pressure decrease occurs on one side of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Hartwell CorporationInventors: John D. Pratt, Timothy S. Rozema, Frank T. Jackson, Sr., William Bourne, Manuel Andres Hernandez
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Publication number: 20090173012Abstract: An adjustable restraining stop assembly permits a residential double hung window to be locked in a partially opened position to permit ventilation through the partial opening. The stop includes an outer tube with a telescoping inner tube. The outer tube is mounted to a window sash by a removable fixation device, such as a mounting hook and loop arrangement. A convenience knob is attached near the distal end of the inner tube. Adjustment is set by placing a desired hole of a plurality of holes in the telescoping inner tube in registration with a single hole in the outer tube and then inserting the end of a fastener, such as a cotter pin, locking both tubes together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Alex Luca, Daniel Luca
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Publication number: 20090165392Abstract: A front door 20 includes a first door component 22 and a second door component 34. The first door component 22 forms an inner side portion of a door main body 21, and the second door component forms an inner side portion of the door main body 21 and has functional parts located inside the vehicle. The first and second door components 22, 34 have honeycomb structural bodies 23, 41, respectively. The honeycomb structural bodies 23, 41 are entirely formed of synthetic resin. The honeycomb structural bodies 23, 41 include honeycomb portions 24, 42, which are composed of numerous tubular cells 26, 44, 45 separated by partition walls 25, 43, and sealing plate portions 27, 28, 46, 47 that are located on the outer side and the inner side of the honeycomb portions 24, 42 and seal the cells 26, 44. The door components 22, 34 are joined to each other at least at a part of the adjacent sealing plate portions 28, 46 of the honeycomb structural bodies 23, 41.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: TOYODA GOSEI CO., LTD.Inventors: Chiharu Totani, Katsuhiro Katagiri, Toshiro Shibagaki, Masayuki Kitashiba, Chie Ito
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Publication number: 20090165508Abstract: A door lock assembly for a door. The door lock assembly includes a handle assembly, a latch bolt assembly disposed within a portion of the handle assembly and a mounting assembly that movably couples the handle assembly to a door panel member. The latch bolt assembly includes a movable latch bolt that translates relative to the handle assembly between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: C. R. LAURENCE COMPANY, INC.Inventor: Gary Sprague
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Patent number: 7469503Abstract: A wind redirecting and environmentally sealing gasket for use with a handle actuating mechanism associated with a vehicle door. The gasket includes a main body located over an aperture defined perimeter in the vehicle door and which is secured by a portion of the handle mechanism. A non-linear and generally three-dimensional tongue shaped portion extends from the body at a junction defined between an extending portion of the handle and the door. The tongue portion is impinged by air flow resulting from movement of a vehicle and, as a result, is redirected about the body and away from the handle and perimeter defined aperture in the vehicle's sheet metal. An engaging portion extends separately from the tongue and contacts a perimeter defining edge location of the metal.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventors: Robert Scott Wesson, Monte Harry Kaehr, Masahiro Kojima, Rob Crawford, Dane Edward Feagans
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Patent number: 7458621Abstract: One actuator selectively operates a latch lever linked to a latch and a ratchet lever, a push rod, a bell crank and a pull rod linked to a ratchet. When the front door and the rear door of a car having the center pillarless design are closed, the actuator operates the latch lever causing the latch to engage with a striker to connect the front door and the rear door. When the front door and the rear door are connected and a passenger opens either of the two doors, the actuator operates the ratchet lever, the push rod, the bell crank, and the pull rod causing the latch and the striker to be disengaged to disconnect the front door and the rear door.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yoshihiko Fujihara, Mikio Ichinose
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Publication number: 20080276541Abstract: A structural door module for a motor vehicle door, comprising of a carrier plate with a plurality of door hardware components mounted to the dryside and wetside surfaces of the carrier plate. The carrier plate includes a number of preformed components that allow door subsystems to be pre-mounted to the door module and tested prior to mounting the structural door module in the motor vehicle door body. An energy absorbing area is molded into the carrier plate. Additionally, a protruding arm rest support is designed to collapse during a side-impact collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2005Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Pierre-Xavier Roy, Douglas G. Broadhead, Ed Fortin, Traian Miu
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Publication number: 20080276840Abstract: A device for accommodating objects, in particular for use in an airplane, comprising a housing, which has an access opening, as well as a door which is connected to the housing by at least one hinge so as to be pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The hinge defines a pivot axis for pivoting the door. The access opening is at least partially clear in the open position of the door and the access opening is at least partially closed off by the door in the closed position of the door. The door is lockable relative to the housing in its closed position. The door, in its closed position, is movable in a direction which extends substantially parallel to the pivot axis between a locked position and an unlocked position. The door, in its locked position, is locked relative to the housing, and the door, in its unlocked position, is pivotable about the pivot axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2006Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Driessen Aerospace Group N.V.Inventors: Laurentius Petrus Joseph Van Loon, Cornelis Petrus Maria Portegies, Peter Hendrik Beets
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Patent number: 7448166Abstract: A guide member for guiding a cable in an automotive vehicle, wherein the cable includes a handle having a grab portion and a stem supported at an end of the cable. The guide member includes a fastener, a guide portion and an end portion. The fastener is operative for fixedly securing said guide member to the vehicle. The fastener is integrally formed with the guide portion. The guide portion has a curved surface guiding the cable thereabout. Flanges extend from opposite sides of the curved surface. A retaining wall extends between the flanges. The retaining wall is spaced from the curved surface for retaining the cable therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.Inventor: Steven Vantrease
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Publication number: 20080222963Abstract: A door comprises an identification unit for the identifying of a person or object situated in the vicinity of the door The identification unit provides an unlocking signal when an identification of the person or the object satisfies a predetermined criterion. The door also comprises an electrical lock for the unlocking of the door in response to the unlocking signal. The identification unit and the electrical lock are built into the door, according to the invention, for example, in the form of an insert unit that can be arranged in a cavity of the door from an end side of the door. The door can furthermore contain a communication unit for the sending and receiving of messages and a power supply unit for energizing the identification unit, the electrical lock, and the communication unit. By placing the above-mentioned components in the door, a considerable reduction in installation time can be achieved, since the laying of wiring in the vicinity of the door can be omitted to a substantial degree.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: September 18, 2008Inventor: Hans Nicolaas Zwart
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Patent number: 7324894Abstract: An apparatus and method for measuring a directional attitude of a driven load in respect to a level plane is employed to adjust initial driving power requirements in order to overcome the effects of such attitude. The apparatus employs a sensor for measuring the attitude, a processor for comparing the measurement against a threshold and a driver for altering the initial driving power requirements. Additional sensors for measuring shock, vibration, and temperature levels that the load is subjected to prior to the movement may be employed for calibration of the directional attitude measuring sensor or for further adjustment of the initial driving power requirements.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2008Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies CorporationInventors: Robert Urman, James W. Citta, Warren D. Roddy
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Publication number: 20070222256Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated door system, comprising: an outer panel; a trim panel module having a first and a second side, the first side adapted to communicate with an interior of a vehicle and the second side adapted to attach to the outer panel; a window surround disposed between the outer panel and the second side of the trim panel module; and an integrated reinforcement assembly disposed on the second side of the trim panel module and about a lower portion of the window surround.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventors: Jeffrey Valentage, Joseph Gustaaf Marie Flendrig
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Patent number: 7228610Abstract: A door module includes a bracket having a hinge portion which permits alignment of the handle support of the door module with a door shell attachment portion. The hinge portion of the bracket comprises a flexible strip that allows the bracket to flex between a first and installed position. To install the door module, the hinge portion of the bracket is flexed to the first position such that additional clearance is provided between the door module and the door shell. The door module is located in the door shell and aligned with the door shell attachment portion. The hinge portion is released to the installed position and the handle support is secured to an outside handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2006Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Eluid David Carter, Thomas Risner, James Campbell, Jr., Santhosh Karumuri
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Patent number: 7219469Abstract: A window or door includes a frame mounted to a building. The frame has first and second side jambs, a frame closure in the form of a window or door has a first side edge pivotally mounted to the first side jamb of the frame for opening and closing the closure member relative to the frame. The closure member has a second side edge which locates adjacent the second side jamb of the frame when the closure member is closed. The second side edge of the closure member includes a first lock part. The second side jamb of the frame includes a channel extending lengthwise of the frame. The channel has a channel mouth along its length, which faces interiorly of the frame. Undercut channel regions are provided to each side of the channel mouth. A slide bar is slideably fitted in the channel and a second lock part is secured to the slide bar.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Inventor: Carlo DiFrancesco
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Patent number: 7156447Abstract: The door-opening/closing apparatus includes a door, a driving unit that drives the door to close the door, a door movement detection unit that detects a movement of the door, an electrostatic switch that is mounted on the door for detecting a human's touching the door, and a judgment unit that judges whether the door is attempted to be closed. When the door movement detection unit detects a movement of the door, and when the electrostatic switch senses a human's touching the door, the judgment unit judges that the door is attempted to be closed, and then the driving unit drives to close the door.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hirofumi Watanabe
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Patent number: 7117639Abstract: A reversible door (10), having a defined top, includes two notches (11, 12) on opposite sides of the door. A template is provided to fit into one of the notches (11 or 12) and installer drilled holes are formed through the door proximate one of the notches (11 or 12). Then, a mortised handle assembly (15) is positioned through the holes formed in the notch. A hinge assembly is secured to the opposite side of the door from the handle assembly. A snap cover (14) is positioned in the notch that does not have the handle assembly (15). Therefore, the door (10) is reversible without having to be flipped end for end and provides for a reversible door having mortised hardware.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2001Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Larson Manufacturing Company of South Dakota, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Abdella, Keith M. Kibbel, John M. Parkhurst, James L. Ralph, Todd N. Stratmoen
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Patent number: 7111893Abstract: A door module includes a bracket having a hinge portion which permits alignment of the handle support of the door module with a door shell attachment portion. The hinge portion of the bracket comprises a flexible strip that allows the bracket to flex between a first and second position. To install the door module, the hinge portion of the bracket is flexed to the first position such that additional clearance is provided between the door module and the door shell. The door module is located in the door shell and aligned with the door shell attachment portion. The hinge portion is released to a second position and the handle support is secured to an outside handle.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLCInventors: Eluid David Carter, Thomas Risner, James Campbell, Jr., Santhosh Karumuri
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Patent number: 7064285Abstract: A cover opening and closing mechanism switches a cover body on a corresponding surface of a main body between a closed position for closing the corresponding surface and an open position for opening the same. The cover opening and closing mechanism includes a forcing device for always urging the cover body toward the closed position; a push button; a switching device having a cam facing the button, an acceleration gear engaging a gear part provided on the cover body, and a striker; and a latch device for locking the striker in the open position of the cover body and releasing the lock when the button is pushed. The switching device switches the cover body from the closed position to the open position against a force of the forcing device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2005Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: NIFCO Inc.Inventor: Takahide Ichimaru
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Patent number: 7036275Abstract: A hung window carrier system and method is provided. The system includes a jamb having a pair of tracks. Also included is a sash clip to be affixed to a window sash, a carrier having a slidable portion and a window sash support portion, wherein the window sash support portion removably engages the sash clip and supports the window sash. The slidable portion slides along the jamb, and the carrier is connectable to a balance. A locking mechanism includes a jamb lock located on the jamb and a carrier lock located on the carrier, the jamb and carrier locks are configured to align with each other by sliding the carrier within the jamb. After the jamb lock and carrier lock are aligned, the locking mechanism may be used to lock the carrier in place along the jamb such that the carrier cannot move in either an upper or lower direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2003Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Inventor: Flavio Quesada
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Patent number: 6994395Abstract: A motor vehicle equipment module includes a lock formed of a bolt received in a housing designed to be mounted on a support part and a striker designed to be mounted on a mobile part along a globally axial direction relative to the support part between an open position and a closed position wherein the bolt cooperates with the striker. When the module is delivered to be installed on the vehicle, the striker and the bolt are linked together by an intermediate plate for temporarily indexing the position of the bolt relative to the position of the striker and to facilitate mounting and fixing of the module on the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2002Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Valeo Systemes d'EssuyageInventor: Franck Cathala
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Patent number: 6955389Abstract: A vehicle door controlling apparatus comprises a connection locking mechanism between a swinging door and a sliding door for locking the two doors by connecting them to each other. The swinging door is capable of opening or closing the front side of a vehicle opening and the second door is capable of opening or closing the rear side of the opening. The vehicle door controlling apparatus further comprises an operating switch which requests the opening of the sliding door, a rotary switch which detects a lock state between the doors, and a latch switch and a pole switch which detect a lock state at the rear side of the sliding door. When the controller detects a request for opening the sliding door, a release actuator releases the lock state, electric current is applied to a sliding motor, and electrical operation of the sliding door starts.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Shintaro Suzuki, Tomoaki Imaizumi, Eiji Itami
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Patent number: 6925759Abstract: A vehicle door comprising a strengthening structure, an inner door skin and a latch mechanism to be housed within the door, said mechanism having an engagement element that co-operates with the strengthening structure to allow the mechanism to be presented for rigid fixing within the door after the inner skin has been positioned relative to the strengthening structure; wherein at least one fixing element rigidly holds both the inner door skin and the latch mechanism to the strengthening structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems (UK) Ltd.Inventor: Simon Blair Dobson
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Patent number: 6910303Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating an electronic locking system and/or a lock integrated in a door (40), a flap or the like, especially in a motor vehicle. Said locking system or lock is actuated by a handle (10) mounted on the door outer side (41). Said handle (10) is fixed to the door (40) by means of a support shoulder (11). The fixation can be of a swiveled type. Known door handles are provided with plug-in couplings mounted on the support shoulder (11) of the door handle (10) to contact the electronics mounted in the handle with control electronics. The aim of the invention is to simplify the manufacture of such a device. To this end, an electric coupling element (31) is swivellably mounted on the support shoulder (11). The support (20) on the door carries a swivelably and/or slideably mounted, electric counter coupling element (32).Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2000Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Assignee: Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Reinhold Mathofer
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Patent number: 6866227Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a panel in a closed position and releasing a panel upon application of changes resulting from a pressure change in an area adjoining the panel. The apparatus includes a latch mechanism attached to a structure having a bolt for engaging corresponding panel. The latch mechanism may be retained on the corresponding panel with the bolt engaging the structure. A pressure responsive device is provided to detect a change in pressure on one side of the panel and facilitating release of the bolt in response to a pressure change of a predetermined range or force. The latch mechanism and pressure responsive device vent to or communicate with only one side of the panel. A reservoir on one side of the panel communicates with a pressure responsive chamber of the pressure responsive device. The reservoir is generally on the same side of the panel to provide a pressure volume which is generally isolated from ambient pressure, such as during a decompression event.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Hartwell CorporationInventors: John D. Pratt, Timothy S. Rozema
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Patent number: 6866226Abstract: An apparatus, system and method including a latching device for displaceably retaining a panel relative to a frame. The latching device includes at least a bolt which is carried on the latching device and is operatively associated with the panel to prevent disengagement of the panel. The latching device includes at least one pressure responsive device operatively coupled to the bolt to retain the bolt in a desired position and release the bolt when a predetermined pressure differential occurs relative to two, generally opposite, sides of the panel or when a pressure decrease occurs on one side of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Hartwell CorporationInventors: John D. Pratt, Timothy S. Rozema, Frank T. Jackson, Sr., William Bourne, Manuel Andres Hernandez
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Patent number: 6848737Abstract: A vehicle 7 is provided having a vehicle body 10 with an opening 16 having first and second ends 18, 20. The vehicle body 7 has a first door 22 and a second door 28, which has a latch connection 42 with the vehicle body between the first and second ends 18, 20. A release handle mechanism 54, accessible from an interior of the vehicle body is provided for the second door 28. The release handle mechanism 54 is also accessible from an exterior of the vehicle body when the first door 22 is open.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2003Date of Patent: February 1, 2005Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Donald G. Mikolai, Matthew Carey, Muhammed Ayub
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Patent number: 6805398Abstract: A structure of a tail gate is formed by bonding peripheral edge portions of an inner panel and an outer panel to each other, and covering a rear portion of a vehicle body so the tail gate is able to freely open and close. A cover is arranged in an inner side of the inner panel, and a lock apparatus is provided with a latch capable of engaging with a striker fixed to a vehicle body. The lock apparatus is disposed between the inner panel and the cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2003Date of Patent: October 19, 2004Assignee: GP Daikyo CorporationInventors: Issei Harima, Naoyuki Ikemizu, Koichiro Yamaguchi, Chikashi Kawamoto, Kimito Sato
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Patent number: 6779829Abstract: An automotive door assembly (10) includes an inner door (30) having an inner panel (40). The inner panel (40) has a first seat (44) and a second seat (46) integrally formed therein. The first seat (44) has a first side member (50) fixedly attached thereto for separating an exterior of the door assembly (10) from a door cavity thereof. The first side member (50) also reinforces the automotive door assembly (10). Likewise, the second seat (46) a second side member (90) has fixedly attached thereto for separating the exterior of the door assembly (10) from the door cavity thereof. The second side member (90) also reinforces the automotive door assembly (10). The inner panel (40), the first side member (50), and the second side member (90) have an outer door (18) attached thereto for enclosing the door cavity.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2003Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: Ford Global Technologies LLCInventors: Laurent Bernard Chappuis, Michael William Danyo
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Publication number: 20040093799Abstract: A cam mechanism has different portions thereof arranged on a main unit and on a door. When the door is closed, a hinge pin is locked at one end of a hinge groove, keeping the cam mechanism in a first locked position. As the door is opened, the hinge pin is guided by the hinge groove and a guide pin is guided by a guide groove, permitting the door to rotate and slide. Thus, the hinge pin is locked at the other end of the hinge groove, bringing the cam mechanism to a second locked position. A boss slides on a rib and thereby maintains the second locked position, permitting the door to rotate about the hinge pin. This structure helps realize a door opening/closing mechanism with enhanced operability at reduced cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Inventors: Takashi Yoshikawa, Hiroshi Yoshimura, Itsuo Fujibayashi
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Patent number: 6722714Abstract: To provide module formation of a lever unit and an inside handle unit, a vehicular door opening and closing apparatus includes a base unit (9) fixed to a door inner panel of a vehicular door, a compartment inner side opening operating member (61) pivotably supported by the base unit (9) and an open lever (43) connected and engaged with a latch unit (3) holding the compartment inner side opening operating member (61) pivotably supported by the base unit (9) and the vehicular door in a closed state relative to a vehicle body and a lever unit (4) is supported at an inside handle unit (6).Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2000Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: Aisin Seiki Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kouji Ooe, Nobuhiro Yamauchi
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Patent number: 6705665Abstract: An electromotively activated locking system for a motor vehicle door includes an outer door opener, at least one inner door opener, a lock mechanism that can be regulated by a motor drive and an element separating the wet and dry areas. The lock parts of the primary lock mechanism (3) are located in the damp area. An electrical device for determining the locking state of the primary and secondary lock mechanisms (3, 5) and the motor drive (2) are located in the dry area. For controlling the locking system, a logic alignment is carried out between the locking states of the primary locking mechanism and the locking states of the secondary locking mechanism and certain lock functions are then released or blocked for control in dependence on this logic alignment.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2002Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, CoburgInventors: Rolf Buecker, Juergen Seeberger, Joerg Uebelein
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Patent number: 6705047Abstract: A door assembly includes a door frame having a horizontal header along the top thereof. A firestop extends downwardly from the header, the firestop has a plurality of sides defining a channel therein. The firestop has an at least partially open side to allow the channel to be open and receive a closer assembly. A door closer assembly is coupled to the door. The door closer assembly has a biasing assembly and an arm having a first end and a second end. The first end is rotatably coupled to the biasing assembly and is slidably coupled to the channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2001Date of Patent: March 16, 2004Inventor: Leon Yulkowski
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Patent number: 6688063Abstract: A storm door construction includes an internal rectangular frame providing a pane opening, the frame including left and right vertical members, a head panel and a base panel. One of the left and right vertical members comprises upper and lower vertical stile pieces and a mortise box located between the upper and lower vertical stile pieces. The mortise box has an opening sized to receive a mortise lock therein. Inside and outside skin panels shaped to cover both sides of said rectangular frame and having rectangular openings substantially in registry with said rectangular pane opening are laminated onto the frame. Both vertical members can include mortise boxes for alternate left or right side mounting of the door in an external doorframe. Each mortise box can comprise upper and lower tongues, and each upper and lower vertical stile pieces can comprise a groove that is sized and shaped to engage a respective tongue of the mortise box.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2001Date of Patent: February 10, 2004Assignee: Larson Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Allen E. Lee, Bryan P. Zacher, Brian R. Way
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Publication number: 20030177974Abstract: The invention relates to a vehicle door lock indicator device which is arranged to be moved between at least a first position and a second position. Said vehicle door lock indicator device includes an actuator, substantially made of shape memory alloy (SMA). The actuator is arranged for effecting the movement of the vehicle door lock indicator device between at least a first position and a second position. The invention also relates to a vehicle and a vehicle door system having a vehicle door lock indicator device as described above.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.Inventor: Christer Gustav Dominique
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Publication number: 20030177796Abstract: A locking and latching system of modular construction in which some of the components of the system are pre-assembled prior to their installation into the structural framework of a vehicle door. The modular construction of the lock and latch system of the present invention can include the outside and inside door handles, the outside and inside locks, the door latch itself, as well as linkages between these components. The modular components of the present invention can further facilitate the assembly process by being of a design which simplifies the process of installing them into the structural framework of a vehicle door without requiring the use of specialized tools, thereby reducing the labor costs associated with assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATIONInventor: Steven J. Dimig
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Patent number: 6619010Abstract: An assembly structure of a super-high door includes two hubbed door skins and top, bottom, left and right edge-sealing angle bars. The door skins are positioned by flange ribs of the left angle bar. The top and bottom bars are positioned by notches at the top and the bottom ends of the left and right angle bars. The inner side of a first upper longer region (above the handle) of the left angle bar and the inner side of a second lower shorter region (below the handle) of the left angle bar are respectively inlaid with two U-shaped reinforcing irons having a length corresponding to that of the first and second regions. A wood strip with a length shorter than that of the left angle bar is inserted into the inner of the two reinforcing irons and is then closely joined to another wood strip of which the handle position is inlaid with a reinforcing angle bar.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2001Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Nan Ya Plastics CorporationInventor: Kuei Yung Wang Chen
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Patent number: 6619725Abstract: A side impact structure for incorporation between an outer shell and an inner door panel of a door of a motor vehicle, includes an elongate section member having an attachment element. Secured to the attachment element is a blocking element which at least partially bridges a spacing between the outer shell and the inner door panel to thereby prevent access to the actuating mechanism of the door lock via a gap in the outer shell.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Benteler Automobiltechnik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Ludger Gehringhoff, Stefan Gossmann