A rotary lock actuator for manual or powered actuation of a lock for vehicle doors is disclosed. The actuator has a motorized drive train and an actuating member movable between first and second positions. A manual drive member and a powered drive member each have first and second drive surfaces spaced apart from one another. A drive wedge is disposed in the spaces between the first and second drive surfaces of each drive member such that the drive wedge is engageable with the actuating member. The first driving surface of each drive member engages the wedge for moving the actuating member from a first position toward a second position upon movement of one of the drive members. The drive wedge is engageable by the second driving surface of each drive member for moving the actuating member from a second position toward the first position upon movement a drive member.

A casing that has a generally cylindrical configuration having a bottom side that includes a bottom side cavity. The bottom side has a topography that is generally a negative topography of a surface of an article with which the bottom side associates. The topography of the bottom side is defined by a plurality of offset surfaces that define raised edges, with the offset surfaces and resulting raised edges forming reliefs.

A casing that has a generally cylindrical configuration having a bottom side that includes a bottom side cavity. The bottom side has a topography that is generally a negative topography of a surface of an article with which the bottom side associates. The topography of the bottom side is defined by a plurality of offset surfaces that define raised edges, with the offset surfaces and resulting raised edges forming reliefs.

A latch for securing a component to a track in a base of air cargo equipment, such as a pallet or the floor of a unit load device. The latch includes a rigid support configured to be attached at the bottom edge of the component. The latch also includes a handle. The handle rotates relative to the support between an open position and a closed position. The handle uses a rotationally tapered locking cam to secure the component to the track. In one embodiment, the component is a door, such as a fabric curtain.

A vehicle rear door indicator system. The system includes a contact switch disposed along a rear door of a vehicle. Opening the rear door of the vehicle opens an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit is operably connected to a display. When the electrical circuit is opened the display can show the status of the rear door of the vehicle. A motion sensor is disposed along a desired surface of the vehicle such that the motion sensor can detect when the rear door is in motion. The motion sensor is connected to the display. When the motion sensor detects movement of the rear door the display can alert a user via a movement indicator on the display. The vehicle rear door indicator system can be used to alert a user when the rear door of a vehicle is open, closed, or in motion.

A bar lock assembly including a lock rod defining a rotational axis for the bar lock assembly. The lock rod includes a first elongated lock rod portion and a second lock rod portion. A lengthwise section of the second lock rod portion telescopically extends from a first end of said first lock rod portion when the bar lock assembly is in a first condition. The second lock rod portion is substantially retracted within the first lock rod portion when the bar lock assembly is in a second condition. An elongated handle with opposed ends extends from the lock rod. One end of the handle is pivotally connected to the first lock rod portion to effect rotational movements of the bar lock assembly about the rotational axis. The handle moves in a fixed arc about a fixed pivot point whereat the handle is connected to the first lock rod portion. Linkage connected between the handle and the second lock rod portion telescopically moves the second lock rod portion relative to the first lock rod portion in response to pivotal movement of the handle about the first pivot point. To enhance the ergonomics of this bar lock assembly, the linkage and handle are configured such that an included acute angle ranging between about 35 and about 50 is defined between the handle and the longitudinal axis of the bar lock assembly when the bar lock assembly is in the first or locked condition.

Disclosed is a security lock for cargo compartment of a trailer. This solution is targeted to hermetically closeable cargo compartments (e.g., refrigerated cargo compartments) and includes at least one electromechanical lock mounted on the exterior side of the door. This locking solution is applicable to a number of cargo compartment doors produced by trailer companies, and with no substantial modifications in the original construction of the door due to the lock mounting. The lock provides several options of locking/unlocking, at least, by mechanical key, and continuous monitoring and locking/unlocking remotely from the central office with the use GPS and communication services (Internet/GSM/GPRS/satellite). The variety of mounting and locking options allows to adapt this solution and to protect the cargo from unauthorized access, on different trailers and logistics processes, for the entire trip of the cargo from the source to the destination.

Methods and systems are provided for an automated door system for a vehicle. In one example, the method for a vehicle may include operating an automated door system to enable hands-free actuation of a set of door vehicles while the height of the vehicle is not changing and when the vehicle height is changing, suspending operation of the automated door system until the floor has stopped changing height.

Methods and systems are provided for an automated door system for a vehicle. In one example, the method for a vehicle may include operating an automated door system to enable hands-free actuation of a set of door vehicles while the height of the vehicle is not changing and when the vehicle height is changing, suspending operation of the automated door system until the floor has stopped changing height.

The present invention relates to a security lock for vehicles, especially for the cargo compartments of lorries or vans, but also usable on other doors. The lock system uses a clamp having two halves or plates such that same hold a bolt, increasing the contact area in the event of a possible attack or leverage, and, if the surface of the vehicle becomes deformed, the two halves jam the bolt, further increasing security and reducing the possibility of opening. Using this invention, the system of inside opening by means of a cable is eliminated. Now, opening from the inside is performed by rotating a shaft or handle perpendicular to the surface of the vehicle, preventing the vehicle from being accessed from the outside.