Electrical Type (e.g., Solenoid) Patents (Class 70/277)
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Patent number: 7895998Abstract: A door lock device includes a fixing rack, an operation rack, a solenoid device, an engaging member, and a locking pin. The fixing rack is installed in a receptacle and has a hinge shaft. The operation rack is coupled with the hinge shaft. The solenoid device is installed in the receptacle and has a rod. The engaging member is assembled to the rod and ascends or descends in response to the operation of the solenoid device. The locking pin is installed in the operation rack and performs a locking or unlocking function to the door.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Poong Won Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: June-Young Lee
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Patent number: 7878389Abstract: The invention provides a closure (106) for a compartment (100) having one or more walls (112, 114, 116 and 118) and an opening (110) defined by at least one of the walls (112, 114, 116 and 118). The closure (106) is associated with at least one fastener located inside the compartment (100). The fastener can hold the closure (106) in a first position (e.g. closed) relative to the opening (110). The fastener is adapted to cause the closure (106) to assume a second position (e.g. open) relative to the opening (110) upon receipt of a suitable signal. The closure (106) has at least on indicium (108) visible from outside the compartment (110). The indicium (108) is adapted to provide a visual indication of a status of the closure (106) or the compartment (110), such as closure open, closure closed, compartment empty, compartment occupied.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Telezygology Inc.Inventors: Dickory Rudduck, Lachlan Richard Goldspink
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Publication number: 20110016933Abstract: A swivel lever can be locked in a trough in a swiveled in position and comprises a locking device which is accommodated in the swivel lever and which can be unlocked by way of an access opening in the swivel lever. The access opening can be made inaccessible by means of a cover. The cover can be blocked mechanically, particularly electromechanically, in its covering position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: January 27, 2011Inventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Sebastian Koch, Andreas Langenberg
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Patent number: 7874190Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical lock cylinder that cooperates with evaluation electronics to recognize access authorization and has a housing that includes two opposite cylindrical receptacles, in which a lock core, which can be operated by a key, or a knob shaft, which is connected to rotate in unison with a know, are mounted to rotation, in which the lock core and/or knob shaft cooperate with a lock tab, which operates, in particular, a bolt or latch with a door lock, and, with a fitting key or access authorization, an electromechanically driven blocking or coupling element is moved from the rest position to an operating position and produces a splined connection between the key or knob and the lock tab, characterized by the fact that the lock tab is freely rotatable relative to the two lock cores or the two knob shafts in the rest position of the blocking or coupling element.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: ASSA Abloy ABInventors: Volker Krisch, Hardy Bismark, Bernhard Mueller, Jürgen Hofmann, Bertrand Roland
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Publication number: 20100313615Abstract: An electronic lock includes: an elongated lock case formed to have an opening, and formed thereinside with a bobbin-receiving space and a first passage; an annular bobbin with a middle passage, and disposed such that the middle passage is coaxially and spatially communicating with the first passage to serve as a second passage; a coil being operable to generate a magnetic field inside the second passage; a driving body configured such that when the magnetic field is generated by the coil, the driving body is repulsed by the magnetic field to move toward the opening; a latch body configured such that when the coil generates the magnetic field, the latch body is driven to move from an unlatching position to a latching position; and a spring for storing a restoring force when the latch body moves from the unlatching position to the latching position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventor: Ming-Tsun Chen
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Patent number: 7845201Abstract: An electronic access control device with an actuator that requires little energy to change between the coupled and decoupled states. The actuator can have levers that interact to bias the control actuator in the decoupled state. The actuator can be changed between coupled and decoupled states by magnetizing and demagnetizing an armature that interacts with the levers. The electronic lock can include a security apparatus that prohibits the electronic lock from changing between the coupled and decoupled states when an external magnetic field is applied.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: SimonsVoss Technologies AGInventors: Herbert Meyerle, Norbert Voss, Ludger Voss, James S. Marschalek, Warren A. Simonsen, Stefan Parhofer
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Publication number: 20100294008Abstract: An apparatus including a motor that has a rotatable output shaft extending outward from the motor and defining a rotational axis. The apparatus also includes a coupler that is coupled to the output shaft for rotation therewith, and a coil spring that is coupled to the coupler without external attachment means such that rotation of the coupler is transferred to the coil spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2008Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANYInventors: Victor Bogdanov, Alfred Simon Levesque, John Walsh
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Publication number: 20100287998Abstract: A security device is removably affixable to an article. The security device includes a housing having a securing pad, a locking element and a strap. The locking element is disposed within the housing. The strap includes a first end having a latching region that is insertable into the housing and a second end having a securing region. The strap is slidingly movable between an open position and a locked position. The locking element engages with the latching region of the strap. When in the locked position, the strap secures the article between the securing pad and the securing region of the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: SENSORMATIC ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Luis E. ANDERSON, Oscar RENDON
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Publication number: 20100288000Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic lock, in particular a safety lock. In order to provide an electronic lock which, while being resistant to manipulation, is of simplified construction, the invention proposes a lock having a bolt (6), having a bolt-displacing device (9) connected thereto, having a blocking member (5) arranged at the bolt-displacing device (9), and having a blocking element (10) which interacts with the blocking member (5), the blocking element (10) being designed run into the movement path (12) which is described by the blocking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH & Co., KGInventor: Jörg Reichl
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Publication number: 20100281933Abstract: A system for securing and releasing doors includes at least two electromagnetic latches and a controller. Each of the electromagnetic latches includes a coil configured to be energized by a power signal to create a magnetic field. The controller switches the power signal between the electromagnetic latches so that the power signal is supplied to the electromagnetic latches one at a time. The electromagnetic latches may be electromagnetic door holders, electromagnetic door locks, or any combination of the two.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: SimplexGrinnell LPInventor: Mark P. Barrieau
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Publication number: 20100283575Abstract: A security device is disclosed to include a processor defined to control operation of the security device. The security device also includes a radio defined in electrical communication with the processor. The security device also includes a location determination device defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor, radio, and location determination device are defined to operate collaboratively to provide a wireless tracking and communication system. The security device also includes a shackle and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is defined in electrical communication with the processor. The processor is defined to operate the locking mechanism to control locking and unlocking of the shackle based on information obtained through the wireless tracking and communication system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2010Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: iControl, Inc.Inventors: Earl Fred Tubb, Diane Quick, Mark Brinkerhoff, Thomas Geraty
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Patent number: 7827836Abstract: A power-release door lock system for an automotive door having a latch, including a ratchet (18) and pawl (20), and an electro-mechanical exterior latch release mechanism (220) for actuating the pawl to release the ratchet. The system includes a controller (210) and a pressure sensitive switch (216) mounted to an outside door handle (214) of the automotive door and electrically connected to the controller. The controller is programmed to disable the pressure sensitive switch in response to a predetermined “lock” signal and enable the pressure sensitive switch in response to a pre-determined “unlock” signal, in which case the controller energizes the exterior latch release mechanism to release the ratchet in the event the pressure sensitive switch is actuated. The system eliminates the need for an exterior lock assembly and its attendant inside lock button or rod.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2005Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Magna Closures Inc.Inventor: Roman Cetnar
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Patent number: 7827837Abstract: An electro-mechanical lock assembly comprises a casing, an electric control mechanism and a manual control member. The casing has a base and an axial bore formed at the base. The manual control member is installed penetrating the axial bore of the casing and has a knob and a spindle coupled to the knob. The electric control mechanism is disposed within the casing and comprises a control switch, a rotatable member capable of actuating the control switch, a clutch gear capable of driving the rotatable member, a position member capable of controlling movement of the clutch gear and a motor capable of driving the clutch gear. The rotatable member is coupled to the spindle of the manual control member and has at least one first coupling portion. The clutch gear has at least one second coupling portion corresponding to the first coupling portion. The second coupling portion is capable of being moved along the spindle to catch with the first coupling portion of the rotatable member.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Lien-Hsi Huang, Shin-Han Lin
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Publication number: 20100277264Abstract: A solenoid assembly (1) is disclosed, the solenoid having a first electro-magnet (9) for producing a first magnetic field. There is also movable element (3), in the form of a permanent magnet (4), with flux guides (7,8) to distribute the magnetic field, which moves within the magnetic field created by the electro-magnet. A second electro-magnet (11) may also- be included in the solenoid thereby creating a push-pull solenoid. The second electro-magnet is arranged so that its magnetic field acts in the opposite direction to the first electro-magnet by having its coils wound in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: John Clifford Charnley, Clinton Eugene Sheppard
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Publication number: 20100275662Abstract: In an embodiment according to the invention, the controller for a solenoid in an electromechanical lock is arranged to generate motion power to move the solenoid plunger and holding power to hold the solenoid plunger in place so that the motion power generated consists of a higher power level and a lower power level that are alternating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: ABLOY OYInventors: Pasi Kervinen, Markku Jurvanen, Mika Purmonen
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Publication number: 20100263419Abstract: Handle device for operating doors, windows and the like, comprising a first element, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, a second element, and a coupling device which is connected to the first and the second element and is designed to selectively allow or prevent relative rotation about the axis of rotation between the first and the second element, the coupling device comprising an outer coupling member (3, 50) and an inner coupling member (5, 31), which is concentrically accommodated, rotatable about the axis of rotation, in the outer coupling member. The handle device comprises at least one engaging member (20), which is radially displaceable in the inner coupling member (5, 31), and an activating member (12, 60) which is accommodated in the inner coupling member and axially displaceable therein, parallel to the axis of rotation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: October 21, 2010Inventor: Johan Calleberg
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Publication number: 20100251787Abstract: The invention relates to locking systems to realize locking function in embodiments such as electronic gates, drawers, cabinets, safes and similar things and it consists of linear motion transmission member (3) performing motion on a worm gear (2) to provide linear motion, angular motion transmission member (4) providing angular motion together with linear motion transmission member (3), guiding member (7) pushing, pulling and guiding angular motion transmission member (4) and linear motion transmission member (3) at the same alignment, motion transmission member (6) moving lock bolt (5) up and down, providing locking and unlocking, compressing the angular motion transmission member (4) in reverse direction and thus enabling the motor (1) to complete its cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2009Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: Vemus Endustriyel Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret Limited SirketiInventors: Vehbi Dayanikli, Mustafa Dayanikli
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Publication number: 20100236306Abstract: An electronic lock may include a locking mechanism and a cartridge having a body portion and one or more extension receiving portions that may receive the locking mechanism. The lock may also include a first coil positioned around the cartridge, a core disposed within the cartridge and substantially within the first coil, and a second coil positioned around the cartridge. The second coil may be spaced from the first coil. In addition, a first sliding barrier may be disposed within the cartridge, which barrier may be selectively in communication with the locking mechanism. A control circuit may be included in the lock, which may energize the first and second coils to cause the first sliding barrier to move from a first position magnetically attracted to the core to a second position magnetically attracted to the second coil and thereby allow actuation of the locking mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2009Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: KNOX Associates, dba Knox CompanyInventors: Dohn J. Trempala, Keith Wolski
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Publication number: 20100206020Abstract: An electric steering lock for a motorcycle includes a housing, a transmission assembly, a spindle, a set of sensors and a circuit board. The transmission assembly has an actuator, a first gear, a second gear and a sliding block each arranged within the housing in transmissive engagement with each other. The spindle is assembled with the sliding block and acts in the housing. A primary control chip of the motorcycle controls the circuit board to make the transmission assembly to drive the spindle to move accordingly. The circuit board determines that the spindle is locked and reaches a predetermined position if the sliding block presses the front sensor, and the circuit board determined that the spindle is unlocked and reaches a predetermined position if the sliding block presses the rear sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Pei-Ting Chen, Chong-Guang Chen, Zhi Wen Hou, Wei-Chun Lin, Chun-Yi Sun
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Publication number: 20100192647Abstract: A housing assembly adapted to fit into a mortised recess in a door is provided for accommodating components of an electronic lock mechanism. The housing assembly comprises a housing including opposed major side walls at least partially defining an opening into the housing. A circuit board comprising electronic circuitry for operating the lock mechanism is disposed in the housing. A bracket for holding batteries is adapted to be disposed in the opening in the housing. The bracket is accessible when the housing is in the mortised recess of the door such that the bracket is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In the first position the bracket is in the housing and in the second position the bracket is at least partially outside of the housing such that batteries may be inserted into or removed from the bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: YALE SECURITY INC.Inventor: John Steven Gray
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Publication number: 20100188190Abstract: An electromechanical lock and its operation method is disclosed. The method includes: reading data from an external source; matching the data against a predetermined criterion; providing a fulcrum provided that the data matches the predetermined criterion; holding the lock by a locking pin, when engaged, in a locked state, and, when disengaged, in a mechanically openable state; and if the fulcrum is provided, levering mechanical power with the fulcrum to the locking pin to mechanically disengage the locking pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: July 29, 2010Applicant: iLoy OyInventors: Mika Pukari, Hannu Jokinen
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Publication number: 20100180649Abstract: A self-powered electronic lock is provided having a housing, a lock element mounted in the housing for movement relative to the housing between a locked position and an unlocked position, a code input device operating with a first set of electronics, and an electric actuator operating with a second set of electronics. The electric actuator is operatively coupled with the lock element to allow movement of the lock element from the locked position to the unlocked position. A first electric power generator is operative by a user to supply electrical power for operating the code input device and the first set of electronics. A second electric power generator is operative to supply electrical power for operating the electric actuator and the second set of electronics. The first and the second set of electronics are electrically isolated and are synchronized to generate a common number for a combination code.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2009Publication date: July 22, 2010Inventor: Michael P. Harvey
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Patent number: 7757524Abstract: A shield device is for fastener(s) of a lock assembly that is adjustable between inoperable and operable states, each fastener including a head and being removably engageable with a door to connect the lock assembly therewith. The shield device includes a barrier displaceable between a first position, where the barrier covers the fastener head to prevent removal of the fastener, and a second position where the fastener is accessible to permit removal. The barrier is disposed in the first position when the lock is in the inoperable state and in the second position when the lock is in the operable state. Preferably, the lock assembly includes a member that adjusts the lock assembly between the operable and inoperable states and the barrier is coupled with the member. As such, when the lock member adjusts the lock assembly between the two states, the barrier displaces between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Harrow Products LLCInventors: George Frolov, Vu D. Nguyen
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Publication number: 20100175438Abstract: A combination non-programmable and programmable key for a security device of the type used to display items of merchandise includes a non-programmable portion for cooperating with a mechanical lock of the security device and a programmable portion for cooperating with a sensor of the security device that is operatively coupled to an alarm for indicating a security threat to the security device or to an item of merchandise displayed on the security device. The non-programmable portion includes a side assembly having a magnet that cooperates with a magnetically attractable locking pin to unlock the mechanical lock of the security device. The programmable portion emits an energy signal that cooperates with the sensor of the security device to disarm the alarm and thereby permit the security device to be removed or an item of merchandise to be removed without the alarm indicating a security threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 15, 2010Applicant: INVUE SECURITY PRODUCTS INC.Inventor: James K. Sankey
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Patent number: 7752874Abstract: A lock is provided with an electronics module (30) by forming the lock with a body (10) and a separate unit (18). The unit (18) includes a locking mechanism (23) and is inserted and removed from the lock body (10), removal allowing easy access to the electronics module (30) without requiring a separate access. This gives increased security. The locking mechanism (23), electronics module (30) and body (10) can be replaced with compatible components.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Inventor: Ivan Foti
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Publication number: 20100171589Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, the access control system comprises a door with an integrated mechatronic closing mechanism which is equipped with a receiver device. The receiver device is designed to receive and evaluate capacitive-resistive signals that are emitted by a transmitter and are transmitted via a user's body. The closing mechanism opens or does open the door in accordance with a result of said evaluation. In said one embodiment of the invention, the closing mechanism is battery-operated and has no permanent electric connection to an object that is not located on or in the door.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2008Publication date: July 8, 2010Applicant: KABA AGInventor: Andreas Haberli
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Publication number: 20100154494Abstract: A connecting adaptor for an electric cylinder to operate a door lock is provided having a screw type connecting member assembly D1 comprising a screw type connecting member 2, in which a cam bar 4, a cam bar extruding plates 5, and a cam bar return spring 6 are incorporated, is screwed into an internal thread portion C1 of an existing lock case C of a door, that a connecting plate assembly D2 comprising a connecting plate 3, in which a locking pin 7 and a locking pin return spring 8 are incorporated, is secured to the electric cylinder 1 with connecting plate fixing screws 9, that a projection (a) at the lower end of the connecting plate 3 secured to the electric cylinder 1 is inserted into a square hole b2 of the screw type connecting member 2, that a screw C6 is fastened into the lock case C with a screw driver C7, so that on one hand, the stop of rotation of the screwed screw type connecting member assembly D1 is made, and on the other hand, the electric cylinder 1 is fixed in such a manner that the cam exType: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2009Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: KEIDEN SANGYO CO., LTD.Inventors: Nobuyo Sakai, Yoshimasa Kataumi
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Publication number: 20100139343Abstract: An electromechanical lock, its key, and its operation method are disclosed. The method comprises: during a first (818) and a second (820) insertion phases of a key, conveying (802) mechanical power to an electric generator by a key follower and enabling (810) mechanically operation of an actuator by the key follower; generating (804) electric power from mechanical power by the electric generator; reading (806) data from an external source; matching (808) the data against a predetermined criterion; and during a removal phase (826) of the key, returning (815) the key follower to a starting position and mechanically resetting the actuator to the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: iLoq OyInventors: Mika Pukari, Toivo Pääkkönen, Hannu Jokinen, Petteri Karjalainen
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Publication number: 20100139340Abstract: A system for controlling access to a secure area includes a lock and an electronic access device for controlling access to a secure area. The lock includes pins for locking and unlocking the lock. The access device communicates with the pins for electrically measuring movement of the pins. The access device stores an unlock pin code for the predetermined position of the pins for unlocking the lock. The electronic access device electrically measures pin movement by a key. A control device electrically communicates with the electronic access device for determining when a lock compromising technique has occurred to identify a lock tamper event.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventor: Nathan Gerner
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Publication number: 20100139338Abstract: The invention relates to a lock (1) which can be released on an electrically automated basis, in particular for use with locker-type storage systems. A lock element (9) which can be introduced into the lock (1) is provided, which lock element (9) can be blocked in the lock (1) and thus holds a locker door (2) fixedly connected to the lock element (9) in the closed position. A lock pawl (14) which can be displaced in rotation to a limited degree is also provided, which engages with the lock element (9), either directly or indirectly via at least one displaceably mounted coupling element (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2008Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: Hans-Peter Wintersteiger
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Publication number: 20100132418Abstract: An electronically controlled solenoid lock mechanism that remains locked when subjected to an impact type force. The lock utilizes the kinetic energy of a sliding bar during an impact to push on a lever with a fixed fulcrum such that the opposite end of the lever pushes against the core of the solenoid to keep it engaged with a latching mechanism. This prevents the unintentional opening a device to which the lock is attached with a mechanism that is energy, weight and cost efficient.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Shixiong Chen
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Publication number: 20100133856Abstract: The deadbolting means of the lock according to the invention comprise a locking piece (15) to establish and release the locking of the deadbolting means in the deadbolting position. The locking piece is pivotably supported on the lock body (3) and comprises a mechanical control part (19) and at least one electrical control part (20A, 20B). The mechanical control part is functionally linked to a mechanical controller. The electrical control part is functionally linked to an electric actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2008Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: ABLOY OYInventor: Mika Helisten
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Publication number: 20100126240Abstract: In a device for locking a lock, in which an actuating member (6) can be coupled with a locking device, such as a locking lug (2), via an interposed coupling device, the coupling device comprises a driver element (7, 7?, 7?, 15, 25, 30, 30?, 36, 36?) and an actuator (8, 8?, 8?, 16, 24, 31, 31?, 38, 38?) made of an electroactive polymer, wherein the driver element (7, 7?, 7?, 15, 25, 30, 30?, 36, 36?) is movable between an engagement position and a disengagement position by the aid of the actuator (8, 8?, 8?, 16, 24, 31, 31?, 38, 38?).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2008Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: EVVA Sicherheitstechnologie GmbHInventor: Reinhard Pöllabauer
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Publication number: 20100122561Abstract: A driving device for an electric lock latch, comprising: a) a housing; b) a motor positioned within the housing with a power output shaft secured to a drive shaft with a threaded portion; c) a spiral spring having an internal part fixed in the housing or at the motor, the middle part of the spiral spring having a threaded joint portion (with a smaller diameter) corresponding to the threaded portion of the drive shaft, the internal and external parts of the spiral spring not having the threaded connection to the threaded portion of the drive shaft; and d) a lock latch secured to the external part of the spiral spring. Unlike the conventional structure requiring an external power source, thereby leading to a complicated installation, the structure in accordance with the invention includes a drive shaft having a threaded portion for driving a spiral spring in threaded connection thereto. Moreover, the lock latch is connected at the external part of the spiral spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Pang-Cheng Lui
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Patent number: 7712341Abstract: An electronic combination lock includes a door handle having a code entry button and housing a lock assembly and an electrical circuit. The lock assembly includes a lock body, a rotating cylinder, spring loaded lift lock pins and corresponding key pins, a reset cam path and a programming cam path formed on the cylinder, a lift comb for lifting the lift lock pins, a latch for latching the lift comb and a magnet being selectively activated to cause the latch to release the lift comb. The electrical circuit receives a first input signal indicative of an input code entered at the code entry button and a second input signal from a program switch actuated by the programming cam path and is operated to store an entry code when the program switch is actuated and to activate the magnet when an input code matching the stored entry code is received.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventors: Fritz Hugo Johansson, James P. Davidson
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Patent number: 7698919Abstract: Disclosed is a locking device which comprises a housing, and a cylinder device rotating within the housing, wherein the housing is provided with a protrusion therein to prevent the cylinder device from being rotated, and the cylinder device includes a motor, a cylinder receiving the motor, a tilting mechanism located at the front of the cylinder, having an upper portion tilted to be fixed to the protrusion of the housing by forward rotation of the motor and a recess released from the protrusion of the housing by reverse rotation of the motor, and a locking plate adapter fixed to the tilting mechanism, and a locking plate fixed to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Gab-Sik Kim
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Patent number: 7690230Abstract: A housing assembly adapted to fit into a mortised recess in a door is provided for accommodating components of an electronic lock mechanism. The housing assembly comprises a housing including opposed major side walls at least partially defining an opening into the housing. A circuit board comprising electronic circuitry for operating the lock mechanism is disposed in the housing. A bracket for holding batteries is adapted to be disposed in the opening in the housing. The bracket is accessible when the housing is in the mortised recess of the door such that the bracket is movable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. In the first position the bracket is in the housing and in the second position the bracket is at least partially outside of the housing such that batteries may be inserted into or removed from the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Yake Security Inc.Inventor: John Steven Gray
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Publication number: 20100071423Abstract: An article of manufacture, such as a laptop computer, comprising a housing, a processor disposed within the housing, a computer readable medium disposed within the housing and in communication with the processor, a lock mechanism disposed within the housing, wherein the lock mechanism can be moved between a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and computer readable program code encoded in the computer readable medium and useable with the processor, the computer readable program code comprising a series of computer readable program steps to effect moving the lock mechanism between the locked configuration and the unlocked configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONInventors: DAVID FRANKLIN DEHAAN, RANDY CLARK INCH, CARLOS JACOBO LUJAN
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Publication number: 20100071425Abstract: A bi-swing gate lock uses an electric actuator to unlatch the gate on request, and a failsafe mode that automatically unlatches the gate during emergencies or power failures. The traplock uses two swing arms that pivot retractable door stops in and out on either side of a closed gate from a stationary 4? post. Loads trying to force open a locked gate are redirected through polyurethane pads on the sides of the retractable door stops directly to the insides of matching pockets within the post. Such loads can flex the swing arms, but significant loads will not reach the swing arm pivot bearings. Keeping the gate locked requires electric power applied to a lock actuator, and the loss of power automatically unlocks the traplock. Power applied to a retraction actuator pushes out the retractable door stops. A sensor detects when the gate returns to a closed position and the lock actuator can be energized once again.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: David Dudley
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Publication number: 20100050709Abstract: A security device (10) is provided for a mobile retail cart (12) having a lockable compartment (16) for storing goods to be sold. The security device comprises an electronic lock unit for securing a closure (14) of the compartment, the electronic lock unit including means (21) for reading an electronic key device and means (23) for locking and unlocking the closure in response thereto. A memory records data read from the electronic key device and information relating to the locking and/or unlocking of the compartment. The security device is suitable for use as an airline security device for a retail cart for storing goods to be sold on board an aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2006Publication date: March 4, 2010Inventor: Keith Neville
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Publication number: 20100031713Abstract: An electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes an escutcheon including a first aperture. A non-circular spring cage extends through the first aperture, and the spring cage includes a second aperture. A spring cage spindle at least partially extends through the second aperture, and the spring cage spindle extends from the spring cage and includes a third aperture. A key cylinder is received in the third aperture. A handle including a fourth aperture receives the key cylinder and the spring cage spindle, and a fastener is received by the handle. The fastener is configured to couple the handle to the spring cage spindle and inhibit movement of the handle with respect to the spring cage spindle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: James W. Brown, James W. Overbey, Alfred S. Levesque
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Publication number: 20100032969Abstract: This invention relates to an electrically controlled lock assembly (1) including a housing (10) and a retainer (6) mounted on the housing for movement relative thereto between an open and closed position. The lock assembly also includes locking means (12) including a detent (21) that when retained in an active position stops the retainer from moving relative to the housing. The lock assembly also includes an electrical actuator (14) being operable to cause the (10) retaining means to adopt a locked or released condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2007Publication date: February 11, 2010Applicant: ASSA ABLOY Australia Pty LimitedInventor: David Blanch
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Publication number: 20100031714Abstract: The invention provides an electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side. The electronic door lock includes a locking mechanism, a credential reader, and a programmable control circuit. The locking mechanism is coupled to the door and is movable between a locked position in which the door is inhibited from opening and an unlocked position in which the door is free to open. The credential reader is coupled to the door and is operable to read a credential. The programmable control circuit is coupled to the door and is operable to move the locking mechanism between the locked position and the unlocked position at least partially in response to the read credential. The programmable control circuit is selectively programmed to move the locking mechanism to a pre-selected either one of the locked position and the unlocked position in response to a failure signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: James W. Brown, Gustavo L. Sumcad, Ronald Taylor
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Publication number: 20100024496Abstract: Electric lock with hammer for doors, locker doors, safe doors, telephone chassis, vending machines and the like which also have an anti jamming mechanism. To close the electric lock, the bar moves forward and the door latch closes upon a corresponding bolt. When moving forward, the bar stretches the spring into a tense state. The latch drops into a corresponding groove and mechanically locks the bar. To unlock the electric lock the solenoid activates the hammer while applying most of the energy over a relatively short period of time. The hammer in turn hits the latch out of its groove to unlock the electric lock. The spring pulls the bar backwards and the door latch opens up. According to the present invention, when mechanical pressure is applied upon any of lock mechanical components, the hammer strikes at the latch repeatedly until it comes out of its groove and the unlocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2006Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventors: Aron Wolfish, Noam Naaman
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Patent number: 7650971Abstract: The invention relates to a safety lock (1) for an elevator landing door detecting intrusion of a person in the shaft through the landing door, activating a bistable switch (21) through its spindle lever (11) putting the elevator into safe operation when the landing door is opened by turning the corresponding key, it being impossible to reset the switch (21) manually from the inside of the shaft, which comprises a device (17) fixing the lock in the open position with the door open, that is released when the door is closed such that the switch (21) can be reset by turning the lock (1) in the closing direction of the door in which the key is turned in the opposite direction to the opening direction, the switch (21) being reset mechanically by a mechanical means connected to the spindle lever (11).Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2005Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Otis Elevator CompanyInventors: David Pillin, Sébastien Fougeron, Gérard Sirigu
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Publication number: 20100000273Abstract: A programmable electronic lock with a closing tongue is actuated with an actuating mechanism formed by a mobile knob acting as a button joined to the closing tongue. Actuation of the mobile knob generates a movement of the closing tongue and closure of the lock. Recovery of the mobile knob to its initial position generates an opening of the lock. Furthermore, an electronics board is activated with a transponder key and controls operation of the lock by deactivating and subsequently activating a blocking mechanism formed by a motor that actuates a punch via a gear mechanism. When the punch is in a blocking position it is located against the actuating mechanism. When the punch is in an unblocking position, it is separated from the actuating mechanism and allows the movement of the closing tongue by unblocking the actuating mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: OJMAR, S.A.Inventors: Ana Viso Cabrera, Ramon Gabikagogeaskoa Sanchez, Beatriz Vierna Garcia
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Publication number: 20090320537Abstract: A tamper evident security lock includes a tamper evident security system to indicate whether the tamper evident security lock has been improperly accessed. The tamper evident security system includes a tamper evident security module that invokes different sets of logic to generate a sequence of characters displayable through a viewing window incorporated into the tamper evident security lock. The tamper evident security system may also include a processor activatable by an actuator in communication with a shackle or other component of the tamper evident security lock. The shackle works in conjunction with the actuator to activate the processor, and when the processor is activated, the tamper evident security system generates the sequence of characters. The sequence of characters may change each time the processor is activated so that a person authorized to unlock the tamper evident security lock can identify whether the tamper evident security lock was improperly accessed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2009Publication date: December 31, 2009Inventor: Richard Keith Alexander
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Patent number: 7637131Abstract: A cylinder lock device including: a body housing having a bore having a first end and a second end, with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the device; a rotatable cylindrical plug in the bore, the plug having an axially extending key slot from the first end; a plurality of tumbler pins deployed at least partially within the plug and displaceable by a key to enable rotation of the plug; and an opening mechanism comprising a shaft connected to a key emulator and wherein the key emulator is translatable into the key slot from within the body housing, the key emulator shaped to match and engage the plurality of tumbler pins, and adapted to displace the plurality of tumbler pins, thereby selectively enabling rotation of the plug.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 29, 2009Assignee: Essence Security International Ltd.Inventor: Haim Amir
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Publication number: 20090308117Abstract: An electromechanical lock is provide that comprises a locking assembly and a latch solenoid with a plunger axially displaceable, by an electrical command signal, between retracted and extended states and being associated with a first urging arrangement that biases the plunger in a first axial direction from the retracted to the extended states. The locking assembly comprises a lock actuation member movable between first and second states for locking and unlocking the lock, respectively. A second urging arrangement is operative to bias the actuation member to move to the second state. A third urging arrangement is operative to bias the actuation member to move from the second to the first state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2008Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: KNOCK N'LOCK LTD.Inventor: Ilan Goldman
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Publication number: 20090308116Abstract: A lock arrangement including an electrically powered lock actuator, a power receiver (30) and a power transmitter (18). The electrically powered lock actuator is adapted for mounting in or on a door (10). The power receiver (30) is adapted for mounting in or on the door (10) in electrical connection with the lock actuator. The power transmitter (18) is adapted for mounting adjacent the door (10) and for transmitting power across an air gap to the power receiver (30).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventor: Harry Lambrou