And Alternately Mechanically Actuated By A Key, Dial, Etc. Patents (Class 70/279.1)
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Patent number: 8028553Abstract: A lock cylinder with a lock cylinder housing is provided. A knob shaft, rotatable by way of a knob, is mounted to rotate on one side or both sides of the lock cylinder. An authorization signal causes at least one electromechanically operating coupling device to connect a lock element to rotate in unison with the knob shaft and in order to operate a lock. The authorization signal is generated by evaluation electronics based on an input or input signal. It is proposed that at least one reading unit with an input unit to record the input and/or a receiving unit to receive the input signal is present, that the reading unit with the input unit and/or receiving unit is arranged in at least one knob and are spatially separated from the evaluation electronics, that the knob is connected electrically and mechanically releasable to the knob shaft, and that the reading unit generates, from the input or input signal, an access signal that can be evaluated by the evaluation electronics.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: ASSA Abloy ABInventor: Volker Lange
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Patent number: 8011217Abstract: The present invention provides for a handle set for a lock with a latch, the handle set having an authentication circuit and actuator in the interior handle that allow access to authenticated transponders. The present invention also provides a device and method for transmitting a rotational movement and force in an electronic lock, wherein the transmission takes place in a coupled state and not in a decoupled state and wherein the transmission of force does not damage an actuator that requires little energy to change between the coupled and decoupled states. The handle set can include a coupling cartridge that can be easily handed. The electronic lock can be retrofitted in installed mortise locks and used with cylindrical locks. The electronic lock can include a security feature that prohibits the electronic lock from changing between the coupled and decoupled states.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: SimonsVoss Technologies AGInventors: James S Marschalek, Warren A. Simonsen, Ludger Voss, Herbert Meyerle, Norbert Voss, Stefan Parhofer
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Patent number: 8006525Abstract: A transmission device for a door lock has a solenoid switch, a driven device and a linkage assembly. The solenoid switch has a solenoid core, a guide tube, a sleeve and a clutch cap. The guide tube is mounted in the solenoid core and has a connecting end. The connecting end is formed on one end of the guide tube and protrudes out of the solenoid core. The sleeve is mounted slidably in the solenoid core and around the guide tube and has at least one engaging tab formed on and protruding from the sleeve at one end adjacent to the connecting end of the guide tube. The clutch cap is mounted around the connecting end of the guide tube and has at least one engaging notch selectively and detachably engaging respectively with a corresponding engaging tab on the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chao-Ming Huang, Chi-Ming Chen
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Publication number: 20110174029Abstract: An electromechanical lock includes a user interface configured to receive input from a user, the user interface activating operating power for the lock; a memory configured to store access tables, the access tables including information on the keys allowed to open the lock; and an electronic circuitry configured to modify the access tables on the basis of the insertions of an associate master key and an end function key into the lock, the insertion of the associated master key initializing a programming mode and the insertion of an end function key causing the lock to exit the programming mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2011Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: ILOQ OYInventors: Markku LAPPALAINEN, Mika PUKARI, Seppo LOHINIVA
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Patent number: 7920048Abstract: A container has a lid and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism includes a male wall with a switch. A female wall mounts to the inside wall of the container and, when closed, encompasses the male wall. The female wall has a magnet that activates the switch. A lever contained inside the male wall moves into and out of a slot formed in the female wall. The switch completes a circuit that generates a close signal to the lever when the lid is closed. A button extends through a hole in the lid such that the button can be depressed to indicate locking and cannot be depressed when unlocked. When unlocked, the button cannot be depressed because the lever blocks the button. To open the container when closed, the actuation mechanism moves the lever in response to an entered code that must match a stored code or calculated content-specific code.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2006Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Inventors: John W. Hodgson, Thomas James Routt, Christopher Murray Anthony Hamling
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Patent number: 7891222Abstract: An electrically activated locking device is provided for use with an article of furniture of the type comprising a cabinet with an interior surface, at least one drawer in the cabinet moveable between an open position and a closed position, and a locking bar slideably mounted adjacent the interior surface for vertical movement and having at least one locking pin extending therefrom into locking engagement with the drawer and at least one lifting pin extending therefrom. The device includes an electrically powered actuator, an electronic module for controlling power to the actuator, a rotatable cam operatively connected to the actuator, and a lifting pin carrier in the path of and vertically moveable by rotation of the cam. The lifting pin carrier has an opening for receiving the lifting pin, whereby the locking bar is moveable into either an unlocked or locked position responsive to rotation of the cam.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Hafele America CompanyInventors: Jeffery R. Ratkus, Rudor M. Teich
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Patent number: 7878035Abstract: A lock system includes a lock mechanism for holding a lid element in a locked state, an electric actuator for driving the lock mechanism to an unlocking side based on an operation of an open switch, and a key cylinder adapted to be operated to rotate by a key so as to be switched through the rotational operation to an “UNLOCK” position where the open switch is enabled to function and a “LOCK” position where the open switch is disabled from functioning, whereby unlocking of the lid element is prohibited through a rotational operation of the key cylinder to the “LOCK” position. An operating unit of the lock system causes the key cylinder and the lock mechanism to be mechanically linked with each other by a wire cable, whereby the lock mechanism is forcibly driven to the unlocking side through a rotational operation of the key cylinder to the “OPEN” position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd.Inventors: Taishi Yamaguchi, Yasuhiro Sakakibara
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Patent number: 7870770Abstract: A door lock (10) having a lock body (11), an external handle and an internal handle (12), a rotatable interconnecting member (13) to interconnect the internal handle and the external handle, and a mechanism to allow the lock to have a passage mode, and a privacy mode and a deadlock mode, in one embodiment the mechanism comprises an outer hub (14) and an internal hub (15) which are inside the lock body, in a second embodiment a remote control arrangement is provided to allow at least some of the modes to be operated manually or by remote control.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2004Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Assa Abloy Australia Pty LimitedInventor: David Garfield Blanch
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Patent number: 7861563Abstract: A dual locking system having a manual lock and an electrical lock, and a shuttle connected to both the manual lock and the electrical lock. The shuttle is moveable by either the manual lock or electrical lock between an engaged position in which a hook on the shuttle can engage a prong and a disengaged position in which the hook does not engage a prong. Upon de-energization of the electrical lock, the shuttle remains in the engaged position if the shuttle was in the engaged position prior to de-energization and the shuttle remains in the unengaged position if the shuttle were in the unengaged position prior to de-energization. The dual locking system is incorporated in a latch.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Antonucci
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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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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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Patent number: 7818984Abstract: An electronic door locking apparatus having a mortise lock including dead bolt and latch bolt installed therein, which is able to easily open a door from the outside by inserting a metal card having a magnet installed inside if a power source such as a dry battery is not supplied or if the locking apparatus is not useable due to other mechanical defects, and also able to perform a lock function since a dead bolt is locked if a door handle of an outer unit is rotated upwards when there are defects in a driving motor or electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Keicho Hightech, Inc.Inventor: Moon Sung Hwang
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Patent number: 7784315Abstract: A locking device for a truck is disclosed. The locking device is mounted on the door plank of a container door and is fastened in the doorframe in order to lock the container door. The device comprises a first body, a second body, and a lock. The first body includes a pushing element, a pressing element, and a driver unit. The end of the pressing element is pressed against the end of the pushing element. The driver unit is connected with the pressing element and is next to the second holder. The driver unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The second body includes a rotary element. The rotary element is stopped on the pressing element. The lock is disposed next to the first body. The present invention provides an improved locking device for a truck and ensures the safety of cargo when user forgets to lock the container.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Ping-Jan Yang
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Publication number: 20100212381Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Inventors: Lien-Hsi HUANG, Shin-Han Lin
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Patent number: 7775072Abstract: There is disclosed a safety switch for generating an enable signal as a function of the position of a moveable guard door. The safety switch comprises a door part and a frame part. The door part has an activator, which can be displaced between a first and a second position. The frame part has a cutout, in which the activator can engage in the second position. A locking element is arranged on the door part in order to lock the activator in the second position. A sensor is designed to detect at least one of the positions of the activator in order to generate the enable signal as a function thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Pilz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Jürgen Pullmann, Roland Rupp, Andreas Veit, Peter Eichinger
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Patent number: 7770423Abstract: An electro-mechanical lock structure comprises a casing, an electric control mechanism and a manual control member. The casing has a base and an accommodating space. The electric control mechanism is disposed within the accommodating space of the casing comprising a clutch gear, a movable assembly, a rotation member and a motor able to drive the clutch gear. The clutch gear has a first side facing the rotation member, a second side opposite to the first side and at least one pushing block disposed at the first side. The movable assembly contacts against the second side of the clutch gear. The rotation member has at least one protrusion that corresponds to the pushing block and able to be pushed to move by the pushing block. The manual control member has a knob and a spindle coupled to the knob, the spindle penetrates the base of the casing and one end of the spindle is coupled to the rotation member of the electric control mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Taiwan Fu Hsing Industrial Co., LtdInventor: Wen-Pin Wu
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Publication number: 20100154495Abstract: A door lock assembly having a housing; a lock sub-assembly which includes, among other members, a bolt and a bolt safety; a user interface member; a secondary electrochemical cell and/or capacitor; and an inertia charger and/or solar cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Inventor: Benjamin Fogg
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Patent number: 7721576Abstract: A lock cylinder opening system comprising: a lock cylinder body housing with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the system, having a first and a second end, and having a first and a second axial bores; a rotatable first cylindrical plug in the first bore, the first plug having an axially extending key slot from the first end of the lock cylinder; a rotatable second cylindrical plug in the first bore, the second plug extending to the second end; a rotatable opening shaft in the second bore, the opening shaft extending at the first and second ends of the lock cylinder; and a selector unit positioned at the second end, having a mechanical connection with the second plug and receiving the opening shaft, the selector unit adapted to selectively enable and disable rotation of the second plug by rotation of the opening shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Essence Security International LtdInventor: Haim Amir
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Patent number: 7698917Abstract: An electronically controlled lock with a single throw acting as a passage lock and also as a deadbolt lock is provided by the invention. The lock is equipped with an electronic activation device on its exterior housing and a door lever on its internal housing. A user unlocks the door from outside by touching an electronic key against the electronic activation device. After the door is unlocked, the throw acts as a passage lock. The door can be locked internally by moving the door lever from a horizontal position upwardly to a vertical position.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Handytrac Systems, LLCInventors: John Lie-Nielsen, Tibor Szenti
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Patent number: 7698918Abstract: One embodiment of an electric door lock according to the present invention is interchangeable between fail safe and fail secure modes and comprises a housing for receiving the internal components of the door lock. A latch bolt is mounted within the housing and is movable from partially extending from and retracted into the housing. A doorknob is mounted to the housing and is rotatable to retract the latch bolt. A solenoid assembly is also mounted within the housing and can be interchangeably arranged to cause the lock to operate a fail secure mode wherein the doorknob is prevented from retracting the latch bolt when the solenoid is not energized, or a fail safe mode wherein the doorknob is allowed to retract the latch bolt when the solenoid is not energized. The solenoid is nested in place within the housing in both modes.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2004Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Security Door ControlsInventors: Arthur Geringer, David Geringer, Richard Geringer
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Patent number: 7681424Abstract: A latch has a pawl, a handle connected to the pawl, a manual lock for preventing movement of the handle between a closed position and an open position, an electrical lock for preventing movement of the handle between the closed position and the open position, and a shuttle connected to both the manual lock and the electrical lock. The shuttle is moveable between an engaged position in which the handle is prevented from moving from the closed position to the open position and a disengaged position in which the handle is permitted to move from the closed position to the open position. Upon deenergization of the electrical lock, the shuttle remains in the engaged position if the shuttle was in the engaged position prior to deenergization and the shuttle remains in the unengaged position if the shuttle were in the unengaged position prior to deenergization.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Antonucci
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Patent number: 7673483Abstract: This anti-theft device includes a stator (12), a rotor (14) mounted to rotate in the stator (12) between a first extreme angular position known as the “off” position and at least one second angular position, and a member (22) for interrupting the return travel of the rotor (14) from the second position to the “off” position in a position known as the “non-return” position interpolated angularly between the second position and “off” position, the interrupting member (22) being electrically deactivatable. The anti-theft device further includes a mechanical member (32) for deactivating the interrupting member (22).Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 9, 2010Assignee: Valeo Securite HabitacleInventor: Christian Flandrinck
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Publication number: 20100000275Abstract: The invention relates to a locking cylinder with a longitudinal housing, said housing containing a control sensor for triggering an electrical switch for detection of introduction of a key into the cylinder, said sensor being slideably mounted parallel to the axis (A) of introduction of the key, the front end section of the sensor, which may be pushed by the key, cooperates with the housing means to form a ramp to cause a displacement of said front end section in a direction inclined with relation to the axis (A) between a lower idle position and an upper trigger position in which the housing (2) further contains a switch trigger means, in contact with the rear end of the sensor, said trigger means being only able to move parallel to the axis (A).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: VALEO SECURITE HABITACLEInventor: Fabrice Giacomin
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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: 20090249846Abstract: An electronic lock replaces mechanical locks in cam lock, cabinet lock and switch lock applications, as well as other locks for file cabinets, desk and cabinet drawers, access panels and other secure situations that often utilize relatively simple lock mechanisms. In a preferred embodiment the lock is without a keypad, accessed by an electronic key making contact with a terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2008Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventor: Asil T. Gokcebay
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Patent number: 7591160Abstract: The invention relates to an electromechanical lock cylinder, comprising a first cylinder half (2), arranged on the outside of the door, with a key passage (8) for a security key (44) and a second cylinder half (3), arranged on the inside of the door, with a rotating knob rotor (4). Tumblers in the first cylinder half (2) are arranged for rotational release by a security key (44). An electronic device (17) is arranged in the rotating knob (24) for control of a locking device (43). The rotating knob (24) forms a unit with the electronic device (17) arranged therein, detachably mounted on an extension (4a) of the rotating knob rotor (4), projecting past the housing (6). The rotating knob rotor (24) may be adjusted for length by means of an exchangeable adapter (18a to 18c).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Keso AGInventor: Ernst Keller
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Publication number: 20090173120Abstract: An electric door lock includes a rotatable member, a driving unit, and a manual operating member. The rotatable member is rotatable in first and second rotational directions and is provided with a first protrusion. The driving unit is coupled to the rotatable member, and operable so as to drive rotation of the rotatable member. The manual operating member is rotatable between locking and unlocking positions and is provided with a second protrusion. The first protrusion pushes the second protrusion to permit rotation of the manual operating member between the locking and unlocking positions when the rotatable member is driven by the driving unit to rotate in the first and second rotational directions, respectively. The second protrusion slides over the first protrusion when the manual operating member is driven to rotate between the locking and unlocking positions and when the driving unit is deactivated.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: LONG CYUAN CO., LTD.Inventors: Lung-Yin Lin, Chuan-Tien Fan
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Publication number: 20090133454Abstract: A deadbolt lock assembly comprising a retractable and extendable deadbolt, a housing, an outside member movably mounted on the housing, the member being normally disconnected from the deadbolt, and an operator input device on the housing, the device connecting the member to the deadbolt in response to presentation of an appropriate credential, such that a force applied to the member by the operator is mechanically transmitted to the deadbolt to move the deadbolt.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANYInventors: George Frolov, John E. Walsh, III, Victor Bogdanov, Alfred S. Levesque, Kevin D. Miller, Don Shilonie, Adam O'Day
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Patent number: 7526934Abstract: The preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an improved access control system that provides additional security for the connection between an existing locking system and an access control system, for example, to prevent tampering. The security system preferably includes a control line shield to protect a control line running from an access reader to an external lock incorporated in a door, for example. The control line shield seals the control line into the interior of the door to prevent easy access for interference and tampering Additionally, the control line shield may be removed as necessary to provide service to the access system.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Harrow Products LLCInventor: Fred Conforti
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Patent number: 7516632Abstract: A remotely controlled lock apparatus is attached to a container, such as a tool box, that includes a container lid portion and a container body portion. The apparatus includes a manual key-operated cylinder connected to a wall of the container. A manually-operated lock latch assembly is supported by a wall of the container and includes a pivoted manually-operated lock latch member which includes a latch-to-container locking portion and a blocking-member abutment portion. A remotely controlled electrically powered linear mechanism assembly is connected to a wall of the container, and a dual latch control unit, is connected between the electrically powered linear mechanism assembly and the manually-operated lock latch assembly and between the manual key-operated cylinder and the manually-operated lock latch assembly, for selectively controlling locking and unlocking of the lock latch assembly by the electrically powered linear mechanism assembly or by the manual key-operated cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2006Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Inventor: James W. Poppell
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Patent number: 7516633Abstract: An electric lock includes a manual operation mechanism and an electric control mechanism. The manual operation mechanism includes a rotary knob unit, a first attracting member mounted fixedly to the rotary knob unit, a key-operated lockset, and a lock-connecting rod connected to and rotatable by the rotary knob unit and the key-operated lockset. The electric control mechanism includes a power source unit, a clutch gear driven by the power source unit to rotate in two directions, and a second attracting member mounted fixedly to the clutch gear. When the clutch gear is driven by the power source unit to rotate to align the first and second attracting members with each other, a magnetic attraction force is generated between the first and second attracting members to allow for co-rotation of the rotary knob unit with the clutch gear.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 14, 2009Assignee: EZ Trend Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jing-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20090049878Abstract: A lock cylinder opening system comprising: a lock cylinder body housing with a direction of elongation defining an axial direction for the system, having a first and a second end, and having a first and a second axial bores; a rotatable first cylindrical plug in the first bore, the first plug having an axially extending key slot from the first end of the lock cylinder; a rotatable second cylindrical plug in the first bore, the second plug extending to the second end; a rotatable opening shaft in the second bore, the opening shaft extending at the first and second ends of the lock cylinder; and a selector unit positioned at the second end, having a mechanical connection with the second plug and receiving the opening shaft, the selector unit adapted to selectively enable and disable rotation of the second plug by rotation of the opening shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Haim Amir
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Publication number: 20090038353Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual lock apparatus (10) of the type including a locking bolt (14) moveable between a first locked position and a second unlocked position said bolt movement corresponding with longitudinal movement of a slider (26) said apparatus including a first and a second locking means adapted to operate independently of one another. The first locking means (74) includes a rotatable cam (76) such that when rotated said cam acts against a moveable piston to thereby move said piston from a first position to a second position in which the second locking means becomes disengaged from said slider and further rotation of the cam urges longitudinal movement of the slider.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Inovec Pty LtdInventor: Kym John Keightley
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Patent number: 7469564Abstract: Described herein is a locking device and method which integrates mechanical components in a hollow metal door frame with electronic access components. The electronic components override the original mechanical components of the lock to create a fail-safe situation in which the original mechanical lock may be disabled. In the preferred embodiment, my upgraded locking device can be re-installed within a hollow door frame, thereby minimizing service costs and doorframe modification costs. The electronically controlled component can be a cam retaining locking bar which contains a roll pin and an open area bordered by two cut sides. The open space eases lock installation with a door by avoiding protruding door structures such as metal tabs.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2004Date of Patent: December 30, 2008Inventor: Barry M. Shaw
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Patent number: 7448237Abstract: To prevent an erroneous installation of a rotational detection lever and a rotational element, one of a plurality of toothed portions of a rotational element is made into a larger toothed portion which is larger in pitch and/or tooth height, and one of a plurality of tooth grooves of a rotation detection lever is made into a larger tooth groove which can mesh with the larger toothed portion when the rotational element and the rotation detection lever are positioned so as to correspond to each other.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Ohi Seisakusho Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junichi Shimada, Shingo Gotou, Hirotsugu Takai, Takasi Ogawa
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Publication number: 20080134736Abstract: A lock device comprises a housing (2) which includes an opening (4) and a core (10) which is rotatably mounted in the opening (4) about a longitudinal axis of the core and which includes a key way (12) for reception of a key. A latching element (20) co-acts between the housing (2) and the core (10). An electronically controllable actuator (30) is mounted in the core (10) and which is movable by means of a motor (40) between an opening-registering position in which movement of the latching element (20) to the release position is permitted, and a latching position in which movement of the latching element (20) to the release position is blocked. The motor (40) is provided in a recess (10a) in the barrel surface (10b) of the core at a distance from the end surfaces of the core.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2006Publication date: June 12, 2008Applicant: ASSA ABInventor: Daniel Andersson
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Publication number: 20080105012Abstract: A remotely controlled lock apparatus is attached to a container, such as a tool box, that includes a container lid portion and a container body portion. The apparatus includes a manual key-operated cylinder connected to a wall of the container. A manually-operated lock latch assembly is supported by a wall of the container and includes a pivoted manually-operated lock latch member which includes a latch-to-container locking portion and a blocking-member abutment portion. A remotely controlled electrically powered linear mechanism assembly is connected to a wall of the container, and a dual latch control unit, is connected between the electrically powered linear mechanism assembly and the manually-operated lock latch assembly and between the manual key-operated cylinder and the manually-operated lock latch assembly, for selectively controlling locking and unlocking of the lock latch assembly by the electrically powered linear mechanism assembly or by the manual key-operated cylinder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: James W. Poppell
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Patent number: 7350383Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic lock structured to include a first bolt configured with an elastic clasp, an electromagnetic device connected to an input device, a second bolt and a microswitch connected to a security system, all of which are installed interior of a housing of the electronic lock. The elastic clasp is retained by a protruding edge of the housing, thereby disenabling the first bolt from an arbitrary retracting movement that would otherwise render the lock incapable of being unlocked. The input device controls the electromagnetic device to induce the elastic clasp and release a retaining state, and then directly rotating a rotating button causes a retracting movement of the first bolt and unlocking of the electronic lock, which simultaneously disconnects the security system.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Inventor: Ching-Hung Kuo
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Publication number: 20080000276Abstract: In a multi-point-door-lock electric locking device, an actuator, such as an electric motor, is disposed on the door lock. When the door lock is to be locked, the electric motor may rotate to perform the multi-point door locking function by only turning on an electric motor switch without using a manual key.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Tsao-Hui Huang
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Patent number: 7296448Abstract: Described herein is a locking device which integrates mechanical components in a hollow metal door frame with electronic access components. The preferred embodiment comprises a magnetic field generating device, an appropriately shaped metal solenoid housing and a cam retaining locking bar attached to a hollow stem. The electronic components override the original mechanical components of the lock to create a fail-safe situation in which the original mechanical lock may be disabled. In the preferred embodiment, my upgraded locking device can be re-installed within a hollow door frame, thereby minimizing service costs and doorframe modification costs.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Inventor: Barry M. Shaw
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Patent number: 7296830Abstract: Latches including a housing, a rotary pawl, catch means for releasably holding the pawl in a closed configuration, and means for operating the catch means are disclosed. The pawl is pivotally attached to the housing and is rotationally movable between a closed or engaged configuration and an open or disengaged configuration. The pawl is provided with a torsion spring member that biases the pawl toward the open or disengaged configuration. In some embodiments the catch means includes a locking member. In other embodiments the catch means includes a pivotally movable trigger. The means for operating the catch means may be electrically powered.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: November 20, 2007Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventors: Stefan M. Koveal, Robert Speers, Hitesh Cherry, Jeffrey Antonucci, Richard B. Langkamp, D. Dale Turner, Richard John Horton, Phil Kempson, Alan Simchayoff
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Patent number: 7290416Abstract: An engine switch device with improved convenience. The device starts and stops an engine. The device includes a key cylinder, which has a key slot, and a push button switch, which is pushed to stop or start the engine. The key slot is located in the center of the push button in a preferred embodiment.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2004Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki SeisakushoInventors: Kiyokazu Ohtaki, Seiji Ishigaki, Tomoyuki Funayama, Yoshinori Fukuoka
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Patent number: 7275402Abstract: A lock, such as a mortise lock, for a door. The lock comprises a locking cylinder that can be inserted into a door leaf and a shaft having two sections, each section of the shaft having a handle at the end, preferably a rotary knob or a standard door handle and being actively interconnected by a coupling after recognition of an authorisation code. The lock can be used for various applications as a result of its construction design, with a standard locking cylinder in various doors and that it allows, a simple, reliable, low-energy actuation of the locking mechanism. To achieve this, the coupling (11) comprises at least two, preferably four or more rolling members (17) that are guided in recesses (18) of a second part (10) of a first section (5) of the shaft (3).Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Burg-Waechter KGInventors: Harald Lüling, Hermann-Josef Wüllner
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Patent number: 7273241Abstract: A door latch actuator includes a housing, a latch bolt pin actuator, and a spring latch bolt actuator. The housing includes a strike plate defining a latch opening. The latch bolt pin actuator is mounted for movement in the housing between a first extended position and a second retracted position. The spring latch bolt actuator is mounted for movement in the housing between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: T.K.M. Unlimited, Inc.Inventor: Thomas K. Milo
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Publication number: 20070209413Abstract: An override mechanism is for a lock assembly including a movable latch, a retractor for displacing the latch, first and second rotatable spindles for operating the retractor, and an electronic clutch with a movable member for releasably connecting the first and second spindles. The override mechanism includes an override member movable between an inoperative position and an operative position and configured to displace the clutch member so as to connect the first and second spindles when the override member displaces from the inoperative position toward the operative position. A deadlatch is movable between a latching position and a nonlatching position and is configured to releasably retain the override member at the inoperative position when the deadlatch is disposed at the latching position. Preferably, an actuator is configured to displace the override member between the inoperative and operative positions and to alternatively retain the deadlatch at the latching position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2007Publication date: September 13, 2007Applicant: Schlage Lock CompanyInventor: Glen L. Dobbs
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Patent number: 7249477Abstract: A control assembly configured for a narrow stile door and for interaction with an exit device. The control assembly provides a means to translate user input, such as rotating a lever to operate a centercase. The control includes a slider for sliding movement within a housing between a first position extending a latchbolt of the exit device and a second position withdrawing the latchbolt. The control assembly configuration incorporates a swivel locking latch rotatable into the path of the slider to prevent the slider from moving out of the first position.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Von Duprin, Inc.Inventors: David V. Toloday, Marlin Austin, Loren D. Mueller, Paul D. Bilyeu
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Patent number: 7240524Abstract: A locking apparatus for a garage door which utilizes a pair of actuators with one actuator being mounted at a side edge of the garage door and the other actuator mounted at the opposite side edge of the garage door. One actuator is mounted on a carrier gear which connects to a worm gear which is driven by an electric motor. Each operator connects with a locking bolt with there being a separate locking bolt for each actuator. Each locking bolt is to be movable in conjunction with the door jamb of the garage door to lock the garage door to the jamb. Both actuators pivot in the same direction. Both locking bolts are linearly slidable. A connecting member connects between the first actuator and the second actuator so that the actuators move in unison. One actuator has a back end which extends through a slot formed in a latch housing. This back end is manually accessible to cause the actuator to move manually if electricity fails.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventors: Bryan A. White, Clyde D. Herman
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Patent number: 7237412Abstract: A magnetic lock comprises an actuation portion; a positioning seat having a slot at a rear end thereof for receiving the actuation portion and a circuit board; a tongue embedded at the slot at the lower end of the positioning seat and being fixed to the connecting sheet; the tongue being movable within the positioning seat; a retaining seat having a displace unit; a core embedded into the slot of the retaining seat and to combine with the displace unit; thereby the movable post, driving sheet, connecting sheet and tongue being interconnected. The magnetic lock is suitable for doors of various specifications. Furthermore, the magnetic lock has an open mode in power-on state and a close-mode in power-off state. Moreover, a pin serves to achieve the object of function setting modes. The magnetic lock has the functions of a mechanical lock and an electronic lock.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 3, 2007Assignee: SOCA Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Ying Huang
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Patent number: 7222508Abstract: A door lock includes a housing suitable for secure attachment to a door, a cylinder body within the housing and selectively rotatable with respect to the housing, and a rotating member with a key receptacle selectively rotatable with respect to the cylinder body. The rotating member is coupled to a tailpiece. A first locking device allows the rotation of the cylinder body with respect to the housing upon the presentation of an appropriate electronic credential, and a second locking device allows rotation of the rotating member together with the tailpiece with respect to the cylinder body upon the insertion of an appropriate key in the key receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2004Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Schlage Lock CompanyInventors: William J. Dickhans, Brian K. Roth
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Patent number: 7213427Abstract: The present invention is to provide an actuating means 10 of the steering wheel lock 20. It must be open by a chip contained key 7. The actuating means 10 includes a framework 1, an actuator 2, a brake member 3, a driving member 4, and a printed circuit board (PCB) controller 5. Said PCB controller 5 has a five pin header connector 51 for connecting a crimp jack 73 of the chip contained key 7 to activate the driving member 4 and the brake member 3. The brake member 3 can alternate the status of the driving member 4 to close or open the lock. The actuating means 10 further can be open by the key 7 equipped with a self-contained battery 71 to furnish a power to the actuating means 10.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: Gen-Lin Lian