| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 049339000 | Operating lever or link and closure swing about parallel axes | 34 |
| 20080250719 | Locking System for Windows and Doors - A lock system for casement windows is disclosed which includes a tie bar slidably secured to the flame. The tie bat is secured to a lock handle that is also secured to the flame. The tie bat eliminates the need for rollers riveted to the tie bar by having a first bent section disposed between straight sections and a second bent section disposed between straight sections. All of the straight sections are linearly aligned with one another and at least some of the straight sections of the tie bar are slidably mounted to the flame using conventional guides. The lock system also includes first and second strikers mounted to the sash. The first striker comprising a first ramp that receives a first bent section and the second striker comprising a second ramp that receives a second bent section when the tie bat is slidably moved towards the first and second strikers as the tie bar is moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. Movement of the first and second bent sections along the first and second ramps respectively as the tie bar moves towards the locked position results in the sash and frame being pulled together. A third bent section may be included towards the middle of the tie bar and used to couple the tie bar to the lock handle or actuator. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080256871 | Step Actuator - A step drive for a movable step, the step drive being arranged below a swinging-sliding door. The step drive includes an opening-out mechanism located in a lower region of a secondary closing edge of the swinging-sliding door. The opening-out mechanism is connected to and actuated by a door drive and the opening-out mechanism interacts with the movable step. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20100071267 | APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF REMOTELY OPENING A DOOR - An apparatus and method for opening a door ( | 03-25-2010 |
| 20120317882 | Grain Bin Lid Assembly - A bin lid assembly includes a lid member arranged to span across an opening in the roof of a grain storage bin. The lid member is supported by a hinge which is biased towards a closed position extending forwardly across the bin opening from an open position extending rearwardly. An operating linkage is pivotally connected to the lid member and includes a opening arm which is folded relative to the lid member from a first position extending upwardly in the closed position of the lid member to a second position extending rearwardly in the open position of the lid member to allow the lid member to be opened 180 degrees. The linkage also allows a mechanical advantage to be maintained when pulling the lid open using an actuator tether alongside the bin which is connected at an upper end to the opening arm. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20150376933 | OVERHEAD DOOR AND FRAME ASSEMBLY - A frame assembly supporting an overhead door has a horizontal header connected to upright columns or posts with splice assemblies. Fasteners mounted on the columns cooperate with retainers on the splice assemblies to position and connect the columns to the header. Hinge assemblies pivotally mount the door on the header for movement between open and closed positions. | 12-31-2015 |
| 049340000 | Motor-driven lever | 22 |
| 20080216408 | Security gate - A security gate comprises a pair of posts fixed adjacent opposing sides of a gate opening. The gate includes a pair of first gate panels pivotally mounted on the posts and second gate panels pivotally coupled to the outer ends of the first gate panels respectively so that the second gate panels meet one another in the closed position of the gate. Each first gate panel and the respective second gate panel pivotally coupled thereto are moveable together between an open position folded adjacent the respective post and a closed position spanning across the gate opening. A drive linkage is coupled between each post and the inner end of the respective first gate panel pivotally coupled thereto to drive pivotal movement of the first gate panel between the open and closed position. A guide mechanism is coupled between the fixed post and the inner end of the second gate panel for guiding pivotal movement of the second gate panel between the open and closed positions responsive to movement of the first gate panel. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080216409 | Drive device - A drive device for a motor vehicle, including a first fastening element connectable to one of a stationary component and a movable component of the motor vehicle; a housing tube comprising a first end facing away from the first fastening element, and a second fastening element on the first end, the second fastening element being connectable to the other of a stationary component and a movable component of the motor vehicle; a spindle drive comprising a threaded spindle; and a spindle nut mounted on the threaded spindle; and an electric motor for driving the threaded spindle in rotation. The spindle drive is configured to move the first fastening element and the housing tube away from each other in an axial movement. When energized the electric motor drives the threaded spindle in rotation with a torque which decreases over the course of the axial movement. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20090107049 | Blocking Element, Particularly for a Gate Used as a Checkpoint - Disclosed is a blocking element, especially for a gate used as a checkpoint, comprising two sector-shaped gate wings ( | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090120002 | DOOR OPENING AND CLOSING DEVICE - A door opener system for opening and closing a door relative to a structure includes a rack gear that is hinged on one end to the structure. The door opener system also includes a pinion drive mechanism that is fixed to the door. The door opener system further includes a pinion gear that is engaged with the rack gear and that is rotationally driven by the pinion drive mechanism. In addition, the door opener system includes a retention assembly supporting at least one guide bearing that is engaged with the rack gear. Additional embodiments are disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090120003 | System for opening and closing a flap - A system for opening and closing a motor vehicle, the flap is swivalably mounted along one of its edge areas at a stationary structural component part about a horizontal swiveling axis. A first drive device and a second drive device act in parallel to more like flap from a closed position into an open position. The first drive device is a non-self-locking drive device, and the second drive device comprises a cylinder filled with a fluid under pressure. An interior of the second drive device is divided by a piston into a first work chamber and a second work chamber, wherein a piston rod of the piston is guided outward through the first work chamber. A valve arrangement in the piston closes a flow connection between the first work chamber and the second work chamber in a stationary operating state of the flap. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090139146 | DOOR OPERATOR - A drive mechanism is provided for a door operator, comprising a drive member and a driven member. The drive member includes a protrusion, the edges of the protrusion forming first and second driving surfaces which define a free space of at least about 90° there between. The driven member includes a protrusion, the sides of the protrusion form a first and a second driven surface, respectively. The drive member is adapted to be operably connected to between a motor assembly for rotating the drive member and a door closer assembly rotating with the driven member. The drive member and the driven member are disposed for relative rotation in substantially the same plane such that the driven member protrusion moves in the free space defined by the driving surfaces of the drive member protrusion. Rotation of the drive member from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation in a direction toward an adjacent driven surface causes rotation of the driven member for powered opening of the door from the closed position to the open position. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space without engaging the protrusion surfaces when the door is opened manually from the closed position and allowed to close. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090165387 | Actuator for an Automobile - An actuator adapted to actuate an element of an automobile, the actuator comprising at least one gear adapted to rotate eccentrically about a central axis during operation of the actuator. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090260292 | Door Drive Including a Spring Pre-Loading, which is Adjustable During the Movement of the Door - The invention relates to a door drive with a motor-gear-unit and with a spring ( | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090265992 | Door Operator for Controlling a Door and Method of Same - A door operator for controlling operation of a door, the door operator having a motor to open the door against a spring force, the door operator further comprising a door position sensor for transmitting a signal indicative of door position; and among other things, calculates a door moment of inertia based on a net torque and the time for the door to reach a predetermined angle from the closed position. Also provided is a door operator that compares door speed to a desired door speed based on a door speed-position profile and generates a door speed error signal and minimizes the door speed error signal by adjusting the braking load resulting from charging a chargeable battery using the motor as a generator. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090300988 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENING AND CLOSING, LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BATHROOM STALL DOOR - An apparatus and system for automatically opening and closing a bathroom stall door. The system includes a motor for driving the door open or closed. A control unit controls the operation of the motor. An outer activation sensor senses a presence of a person in proximity to the outer activation sensor. Upon sensing a presence of a person in proximity to the outer activation sensor by the outer activation sensor, the control unit commands the motor to open the door and automatically close the door after a predetermined time period. When an inner activation sensor senses a presence in the proximity to the inner activation sensor, the control unit locks the door lock. When the inner activation sensor senses a presence in proximity to the inner activation sensor a second time, the control unit unlocks the door lock and commands the motor to open the door. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100077666 | Powered Actuating Device for a Closure Panel of a Vehicle - An actuating device is provided for moving a closure panel between an open position spaced apart from a vehicle body and a closed position abutting the vehicle body to close an access opening thereof. The actuating device includes a telescopic arm having a first member coupled to one of the closure panel and the vehicle body and a second member coupled to the other of the closure panel and the vehicle body. The first and second members are slidable relative to one another to move the actuating device between a retracted position corresponding with the closed position and an extended position corresponding with the open position. A screw is rotatable relative to the first member. The screw includes a cavity formed therewithin. A nut is secured to the second member and threadingly engages the screw such that rotation of the screw moves the second member towards and away from the first member to move the actuating device between the respective retracted and extended positions. A gas spring is at least partially disposed within the cavity of the screw for urging the actuating device into the extended position to move the closure panel into the open position. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100223851 | LINK MECHANISM - A link mechanism capable of setting any desirable speed of opening/closing a lid during a series of the opening/closing operation and capable of exerting a strong driving force is provided. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20110296762 | DEVICE FOR PIVOTING A FRONT HATCH AS WELL AS A FRONT HATCH MODULE - According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a device can be provided for pivoting a front hatch of a track-guided vehicle, which can a reduced weight, while at the same time being able to reduce susceptibility to failure. The device can include a first pivot lever connectable to the front hatch and a second pivot lever connectable to the front hatch, where the pivot levers can be rotatable about a common rotational axis, to pivot the front hatch relative the vehicle chassis. The device can also include a first actuating element connectable to the vehicle chassis which can interact with the first pivot lever. For example, upon the first actuating element being actuated, torque can be exerted on the first pivot lever. A second actuating element can be provided which is connectable to the vehicle chassis, and which interacts with the second pivot lever. Upon the second actuating element being actuated, torque can be exerted on the second pivot lever. The device can further include a synchronization element (e.g., in the form of a rod-shaped element) extending along the common rotational axis which is connected to the first pivot lever on the one side and to the second pivot lever on the other so as to synchronize the rotational movement of the pivot levers. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110302841 | Swing gate operator - A swing gate operator for automatically and manually operating the gate opener for movably controlling the gate between an opened position and closed position, wherein the swing gate operator includes a gear motor being housed in a casing, a clutch device operatively coupling with an output end of the gear motor, and an operation arm having an outer sleeve outwardly extending from the casing. The operation arm includes at least one extendable shaft operatively coupling with the clutch device for slidably extending within the outer sleeve to operatively moving the gate between an opened position and a closed position. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20120042572 | DOOR OPENING/CLOSING APPARATUS - A door opening/closing apparatus automatically opens and closes a door, and the door is supported by a vehicle body such that the door can open and close in a vertical direction. A plurality of link members connect the door and the vehicle body, and at least one of the link members is driven by the drive motor. At least one of the link members is provided with a drive motor, and a connection shaft connects the link member having the drive motor and another link member that is adjacent to the former link member. The connection shaft is rotated by the drive motor. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120159852 | DOOR OPERATOR - A drive mechanism for a door operator comprises a drive member and a driven member. The drive member is adapted to be operably connected between a motor assembly for rotating the drive member and a door closer assembly rotating with the driven member. The drive member and the driven member both include a protrusion. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space defined by driving surfaces of the drive member protrusion. Rotation of the drive member from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation causes rotation of the driven member for powered opening of the door. The driven member protrusion moves in the free space without engaging the protrusion surfaces when the door is opened manually and allowed to close. | 06-28-2012 |
| 20120210647 | DOOR ACTUATOR - A power boost assembly is disclosed that can be used with a door actuator, such as a door closer. The power boost assembly is structured to store an energy during a first movement of a door and release the stored energy during a second movement of the door. In one form the power boost assembly can be structured as a module that can be added to an existing door and door closer installation. In one form the power boost assembly is used to increase a closing force imparted to a door to ensure a latching event. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20130269260 | Scissor door block device with adjustable door block width - The invention discloses a scissor-type gate blocking apparatus with an adjustable blocking width of a gate leaf. According to its technical solutions, the apparatus comprises a shaft | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140157674 | FLAP DOOR FOR VEHICLE - A flap door includes: a body rotated based on a shaft by extension of a gas lift extendable in a length direction to open or close a space; a guide cam fixedly installed to a sidewall and having the shaft rotatably installed at the center thereof in a direction perpendicular to the sidewall and a guide groove formed in a side thereof; a first arm having one end fixed to the shaft and another end extended toward the gas lift; a second arm having one end connected to the shaft to be rotatable around the shaft and another end rotatably connected to an end of the gas lift; and a rotation transferring member movably mounted in the groove and transferring a rotational force to the first arm while moving in a length direction of the second arm simultaneously with moving along the groove according to rotation of the second arm. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140173988 | System For Opening And Closing A Flap - A system for opening and closing a motor vehicle, the flap is swivalably mounted along one of its edge areas at a stationary structural component part about a horizontal swiveling axis. A first drive device and a second drive device act in parallel to more like flap from a closed position into an open position. The first drive device is a non-self-locking drive device, and the second drive device comprises a cylinder filled with a fluid under pressure. An interior of the second drive device is divided by a piston into a first work chamber and a second work chamber, wherein a piston rod of the piston is guided outward through the first work chamber. A valve arrangement in the piston closes a flow connection between the first work chamber and the second work chamber in a stationary operating state of the flap. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140259939 | Trackless Folding Panel Gate - A foldable panel gate includes an inner panel section and an outer panel section foldable relative to one another between open and closed positions of the gate. An operating linkage controls displacement of the outer panel section relative to the inner panel section as the inner panel section is driven by a suitable drive between the open and closed positions. The linkage includes a pivotal body coupled to the inner panel section, a first connecting link pivotally coupled between the gate post and the pivotal body, and a second connecting link pivotally coupled between the pivotal body and the outer panel section to fold the outer panel section relative to the inner panel section through a range of 180 degrees as the inner panel section is driven through a range of 90 degrees between the open and closed position. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20160060941 | Coaxially Extending Arm for Door Closing Operator - An arm for connecting a mounting foot to a motor in a door closer system having two segments between which a junction is formed that allows the segments low-friction coaxially-restricted extension and retraction motions relative to each other. A motor shaft connection at the attachment end of the first arm segment transmits rotational force from a shaft of a door closer motor, and a mounting foot at the opposite end of the second arm segment communicates the rotational force from the first arm segment to the mounting foot. | 03-03-2016 |
| 049341000 | Gear-driven lever | 3 |
| 20090025297 | CONCENTRIC CROSS MECHANISM FOR TRANSITING TORSION - A concentric cross mechanism for transiting torsion includes a main body unit of a concentric cross mechanism, a main body unit of the torsion-driven mechanism, a main body unit of the force-generating mechanism, and a restriction device. A center point is defined by crossing a vertical concentric axis and a horizontal concentric axis. The axle of the driven bevel gear and the scroll springs spin reversely with the axle of the torsion-generating bevel gear. The first bevel gear is provided for outputting the torsion on the upper and bottom ends thereof. Furthermore, when the rotary rod connected with one side of the torsion output axle is disposed between the positioning block and the positioning post, the door is driven by the other side of the torsion output axle to swing in a predetermined angle. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20100037527 | Driving Device - A driving device for a hatch in a motor vehicle includes a first fastening element which can be connected to a stationary structural component, a second fastening element which can be connected to a movable structural component, a spindle drive including a threaded spindle having an axis of rotation and a spindle nut arranged on the threaded spindle, and a rotary drive having a driveshaft for rotating spindle to move the first fastening element axially relative to the second fastening element. A stroke detection sensor for continuously detecting the position of the movable structural component includes a rotatable sensor element driven in rotation by the driveshaft and a stationary sensor element for continuously detecting the rotational position of the rotatable sensor element. A gear reduction unit is provided between the driveshaft and the rotatable sensor element so the revolutions of the sensor element are reduced by about 14:1. | 02-18-2010 |
| 049343000 | Lever carries screw gearing component | 1 |
| 20080276537 | LIFTGATE DRIVE UNIT - A drive unit for driving a liftgate of a motor vehicle between closed and open positions. The drive unit includes an extendable strut having an outer tube and an inner tube coupled telescopically for movement between retracted and extended positions corresponding with the closed and open positions of the liftgate, respectively. The drive unit includes a drive screw mechanism for retracting and extending the extendable strut. The drive unit also includes a motor and gear set for actuating the drive screw, wherein the motor and gear set are supported by one of the outer and inner tubes of the extendable strut. The drive screw mechanism utilizes a ball bearing for translating rotational movement of the drive screw into translational movement of a housing and the inner tube interconnected therewith. | 11-13-2008 |
| 049344000 | Reciprocating rod drives lever | 2 |
| 20140352223 | SEALED LEVER LATCH - A sealed lever latch. It has a handle with a pivot end with a non-round bore passing therethrough, a housing having a well with a narrowed end with spaced apart sidewalls with holes, the narrowed end sized to receive the pivot end of the handle. A lever carriage with two spaced apart arms straddles the sidewalls of the narrowed end of the housing and each arm has a first engagement. A drive pin unit has a first keeper, a drive pin with a non-round profile extending from the first keeper, and a second keeper that engages with a free end of the drive pin. The keepers non-rotatably engage with the first engagements of the lever carriage arms and with the drive pin non-rotatably passing through the non-round bore in the pivot end of the handle to connect the handle and the lever carriage together. Seals are placed on the drive pin unit between the first and second keeper ride adjacent to the holes in the sidewalls of the housing to prevent passage of liquid or debris therethrough. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20160060939 | SEGMENTED INVERTING COVER PLATE APPARATUS FOR UNDERFLOOR VEHICLE LIFTING JACK - Disclosed is a segmented inverting cover plate apparatus for an underfloor vehicle lifting jack. The apparatus comprises a cover plate, the cover plate being of a segmented structure, comprising a first movable cover plate ( | 03-03-2016 |
| 049346000 | Lever end slide engages guide on closure | 2 |
| 20100101148 | Casement window operator - An operator for a casement window, the operator comprising a base, at least one arm for securement to the base, an upper securement member extending through an aperture in the base and an end of the arm with the securement member having a threaded recess therein. A lower screw securement member is screw threadedly engaged with the upper one to assist in drawing the arm into the desired position. A monocoque housing surrounds the operator and has sealing members to prevent air infiltration. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100212228 | FASTENING MECHANISM - A fastening mechanism suitable for being assembled into a device having a housing is provided. The fastening mechanism includes a post, a latching element, at least a plunger assembly, and an operating element. The latching element has at least an opening, the plunger assembly is disposed at a side of the latching element, and the operating element is in contact with the latching element. The post passes through the opening and presses against the plunger assembly and the post is confined by the latching element when the operating element is in a locking position. The operating element drives the latching element to move horizontally relative to the latching element so as to release the post from confinement and the plunger assembly moves vertically relative to the latching element so as to push the post out of the opening when the operating element moves to an unlocking position. | 08-26-2010 |
