Patent classifications
E05B2047/0067
Exit device with over-travel mechanism
An over-travel mechanism configured to couple an input shaft and an output shaft in an exit device assembly. The input is connected to an actuator that linearly displaces the input shaft, and the output shaft is connected to a locking member of the exit device. The over-travel mechanism includes a link coupled to the output shaft, and a preloaded elastic member transmits force between the input shaft and the link. Movement of the input shaft from a first input shaft position to a second input shaft position causes the elastic member to urge the link from a first link position toward a second link position. Movement of the input shaft from the second input shaft position to a third input shaft position causes the elastic member to elastic member to elastically deform without moving the link from the second link position.
Building lockdown system
A lockdown system for use in a building including multiple rooms with doors providing access to the rooms, the lockdown system including: at least one room lockdown component provided in each of a plurality of the rooms, the room lockdown components comprising door-securing devices that are external of the doors and, in a deployed condition of the room lockdown components, are manually positioned inside said rooms to oppose inward movement of the doors and thereby block or secure the doors, the room lockdown components further characterized by a non-deployed condition in which the door-securing devices are positioned at storage locations inside the rooms, and wherein further each room lockdown component is operative to automatically signal initiation of a lockdown event when its door-securing device has been moved from its storage location; and at least one communication device operative to receive the signaled initiation of a lockdown event when any one or more of the door-securing devices have been moved from their storage locations, and to provide an alert notification of the initiation of the lockdown event.
LOCK
A lock, in particular for an electric bicycle, includes a locking mechanism that has a latch that is movable between a latched position, which is provided for securing a counter-piece movable relative to the locking mechanism, and an unlatched position provided for releasing the counter-piece. The lock includes a blocking device, including a blocking element that is adjustable between a blocking position, in which the latch is blocked in its latched position, and a release position in which the latch is movable into its unlatched position, and a reception unit for receiving a release signal by which the adjustment of the blocking element into the release position can be brought about. A locking system may include at least one such lock.
WIRELESS LOCKSET WITH INTEGRATED ANGLE OF ARRIVAL (AOA) DETECTION
A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device. The controller is configured to control movement of the bolt between the extended and retracted positions based, at least in part, on the distance and the direction to the authentication device.
CASEMENT WINDOW LOCKING BAR SENSOR
A casement window locking assembly comprises a locking handle, a housing, a locking bar, and a coupling member to transfer movement of the locking handle to the locking bar. The locking handle is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The assembly comprises first and second sensors, the first sensor comprising a first handle component secured to the coupling member and a second handle component mounted within the housing in order to detect the locking handle being in a locked position, the second sensor comprising a first window component mounted in the housing and a second window component being arranged to be mounted on the window sash in order to detect the window sash being located in a closed position. Rotational movement of the handle causes translational movement of the coupling member. Also, methods of providing a window status sensor system.
ENTRY/EXIT DETECTION LOCKING DEVICE
An entry/exit detection locking device includes a knob axle of a lock and an engaging and holding unit and a retention unit. The knob axle includes upper and lower rotary axles each formed with a notch. The engaging and holding unit is arranged at one side of the knob axle. The retention unit is arranged below the knob axle. The retention unit is connected through a control circuit to a card reader at an outdoor side. Through adjustment, the engaging and holding unit is set in engagement with the notch of the upper rotary axle or the notch of the lower rotary axle to achieve a locked state for exit or entry. Rotating the knob axle for entry or exit triggers the retention unit to make a record of the exit or entry. The engaging and holding unit is connected to the card reader to enable unlocking through card swiping.
DOOR LOCKING MECHANISM FOR A STERILIZER
A door locking mechanism for a sterilizer that minimizes the occurrence of jamming during operation, and that can be manually actuated if necessary. The door locking mechanism abuts the door of the sterilizer, and comprises a locking arm hingedly connected to a frame to permit the locking arm to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking arm having a cutaway portion, the cutaway portion permitting an extendible portion of the door to extend therethrough; a sensor arm arranged adjacent to the locking arm, the sensor arm being flexible to permit the sensor arm to be at least partially displaced away from the locking arm in response to applied pressure to the sensor arm from the extendible portion of the door as it passes through the cutaway portion; a motor in communication with the operating system; a camshaft actuated by the motor; a cam attached to the camshaft, the cam being in contact with the locking arm to move the locking arm between the locked position and the unlocked position; a closing switch positioned within the locking mechanism to detect displacement of the sensor arm, the closing switch being in communication with an operating system of the sterilizer such that when the closing switch detects displacement of the sensor arm it signals to the operating system that the door is in a latched position; and a locking switch positioned within the locking mechanism to detect movement of the locking arm into the locked position, the locking switch being in communication with the operating system such that when the locking switch detects the movement of the locking arm into the locked position it signals to the operating system that the door is in the locked position.
EXIT DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS
An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.
Tugger Train Trailer
A tugger train trailer (1) with a chassis (2) and a transport device (7) is disclosed and configured to hold at least one cargo carrier (LT) having rollers (R), wherein the tugger train trailer (1) is provided with at least one locking means (20) that secure the received cargo carrier (LT) in the transverse direction (Q) of the vehicle of the tugger train trailer (1). The locking means (20) has a locking element (21a; 21b) that can be electro-mechanically actuated between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locking element (21a; 21b) is actuated by a spring device (30) toward the locked position and by means of an electric drive device into the unlocked position.
LATCHING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A latching system and method are configured to selectively latch and unlatch a first component in relation to a second component. The latching system and method include an actuator, a first coupler secured to the actuator, a latch, and a second coupler secured to the latch. The first coupler is configured to couple to the second coupler to couple the actuator to the latch. The first coupler is configured to uncouple from the second coupler to uncouple the actuator from the latch in response to the latch being manually operated.