An actuating system for an actuatable door and to an actuatable door having such an actuating system. The actuating system comprises first and second rotatable latching shafts, a coupling link, first and second pivotable mechanical transmission elements that are mounted onto first and second rotatable latching shafts, respectively, and first and second latching members. First and second latching members are non-rotatably mounted to the second rotatable latching shaft and adapted for latching the actuatable door in a closed position. A first rotation of the first rotatable latching shaft results in pivoting of the first and second mechanical transmission elements and a second rotation of the second rotatable latching shaft, which causes a third rotation of first and second latching members.

The present invention provides a cover structure, which includes a body, a first cover and a second cover. The body is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are adjacent and are configured at an interval from each other so as to form a frame between the first opening and the second opening. The first cover includes a first cover plate and a first seat plate. The second cover includes a second cover plate and a second seat plate. The first and second seat plates are disposed in a protruding manner on side edges of the first and second cover plates, and are fixedly connected to the frame. The first and second cover plates cover the first and second openings, and are turnable relative to the first and second seat plates so as to open the first and second openings.

The present invention provides a cover structure, which includes a body, a first cover and a second cover. The body is provided with a first opening and a second opening. The first opening and the second opening are adjacent and are configured at an interval from each other so as to form a frame between the first opening and the second opening. The first cover includes a first cover plate and a first seat plate. The second cover includes a second cover plate and a second seat plate. The first and second seat plates are disposed in a protruding manner on side edges of the first and second cover plates, and are fixedly connected to the frame. The first and second cover plates cover the first and second openings, and are turnable relative to the first and second seat plates so as to open the first and second openings.

Latch assemblies to secure a door, drawer, or other enclosure are disclosed. An assembly may include a latch and a catch. A latch arm is bendable to transition between an engaging position and a disengaged position. The latch may include a curved flexible support to provide a desired resistance to bending of the latch arm, and the flexible support may be vertically separated from the latch arm. The latch may be made of a unitary piece.

Latch assemblies to secure a door, drawer, or other enclosure are disclosed. An assembly may include a latch and a catch. A latch arm is bendable to transition between an engaging position and a disengaged position. The latch may include a curved flexible support to provide a desired resistance to bending of the latch arm, and the flexible support may be vertically separated from the latch arm. The latch may be made of a unitary piece.

Disclosed are latches with pre-molded or pre-assembled fasteners. The latch fastener can include a threaded portion and a lead in portion that is longer than the threaded portion. During installation of the latch, the lead in portion can be inserted into a cavity of a drawer to help align the latch against the cavity during installation. The built-in fastener frees one hand of the user during installation and the additional length of the lead in allows an easier alignment of the latch during installation.

Disclosed are latches with pre-molded or pre-assembled fasteners. The latch fastener can include a threaded portion and a lead in portion that is longer than the threaded portion. During installation of the latch, the lead in portion can be inserted into a cavity of a drawer to help align the latch against the cavity during installation. The built-in fastener frees one hand of the user during installation and the additional length of the lead in allows an easier alignment of the latch during installation.

A pet apparatus has a rigid platform member, a rigid barrier member, and a support member. The rigid barrier member is attached to one end of the rigid platform member. The support member is attached to the rigid platform member at its other end. The left and right sides of the rigid platform member are open. The support member may be attached to a vertical wall below a pet door opening. When the pet apparatus is in a deployed position, the rigid platform member provides a place for a pet to stand after it passes through the pet door. The rigid barrier member prevents the pet from going straight off of the end of the rigid platform member. The pet must turn to the right or left to leave the platform by one of the two open sides.

A pet apparatus has a rigid platform member, a rigid barrier member, and a support member. The rigid barrier member is attached to one end of the rigid platform member. The support member is attached to the rigid platform member at its other end. The left and right sides of the rigid platform member are open. The support member may be attached to a vertical wall below a pet door opening. When the pet apparatus is in a deployed position, the rigid platform member provides a place for a pet to stand after it passes through the pet door. The rigid barrier member prevents the pet from going straight off of the end of the rigid platform member. The pet must turn to the right or left to leave the platform by one of the two open sides.

An actuating system for an actuatable door and to an actuatable door having such an actuating system. The actuating system comprises first and second rotatable latching shafts, a coupling link, first and second pivotable mechanical transmission elements that are mounted onto first and second rotatable latching shafts, respectively, and first and second latching members. First and second latching members are non-rotatably mounted to the second rotatable latching shaft and adapted for latching the actuatable door in a closed position. A first rotation of the first rotatable latching shaft results in pivoting of the first and second mechanical transmission elements and a second rotation of the second rotatable latching shaft, which causes a third rotation of first and second latching members.