E05B65/006

System and method for locking together a set of sheets of semi-rigid material
11548680 · 2023-01-10 ·

A system for locking together sheets of semi-rigid material. The system includes a clamp with a head having a clamp face, and a threaded rod having a first end affixed to the clamp face, and a second end that penetrates through the sheets. The system also includes a nut with a face forced into contact with the second side when tightened to the rod. The clamp face includes a gripping region, in a first circumferential position, with a trough and a hook that projects beyond the plane of the clamp face; and a leverage region, in a second circumferential position, that projects axially, so that, as the nut is tightened, the leverage region contacts the sheets' first side, and upon continued tightening, exerts a torque on the clamp head, elastically deforming the clamp so as to cause the hook to dig into the first side and prevent head rotation.

Vacuum cleaner assembly
11708055 · 2023-07-25 · ·

A vacuum cleaner assembly configured to be mounted in a vehicle. The vacuum cleaner assembly including a vacuum unit configured to draw a vacuum, a canister assembly configured to collect debris and coupled to the vacuum unit, a hose junction configured to serve as a pathway for debris, and a chassis connecting the hose junction to the canister assembly. A pathway through the vacuum cleaner assembly may turn 180 degrees in the hose junction. A dirty air port of the canister assembly may be disposed at an angle relative to a surface of the chassis to facilitate placement and removal of the canister assembly.

Weighted rodent bait stations and related methods
11690371 · 2023-07-04 · ·

Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Convertible access panel latch assembly

A latch assembly for a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) enclosure includes a latch having a securement portion configured to couple to an access panel of the enclosure and having a rotational portion. The rotational portion has an engagement feature configured to engage with a tool face or a tool receptacle and the rotational portion has a first retainer adjacent to the engagement feature. The rotational portion is configured to rotate relative to the securement portion such that a locking portion of the rotational portion transitions between a closed configuration and an open configuration. The latch assembly includes a handle accessory having a handle engagement driver configured to engage with the engagement feature of the rotational portion along a first linking axis and having a second retainer configured to couple with the first retainer of the rotational portion along a second linking axis, transverse to the first linking axis.

Latches with receivers to releasably engage anchor points

Examples described herein relate to a latch for releasably coupling objects. In some such examples, the latch includes a receiver, a torque member, and a handle. The receiver includes a lobe to releasably engage an anchor point within a recess of the receiver. The torque member is rotatably coupled to the receiver to rotate the receiver. The handle includes a torque portion rotatably coupled to the torque member to rotate the torque member and includes a lever extending from the torque portion.

MAINTENANCE WINDOW LOCKING DEVICE
20220403681 · 2022-12-22 ·

A maintenance window locking device is disclosed, including a maintenance window body, a maintenance window cover, a fastening plate, a first limiting mechanism including a groove, and a roller. The fastening plate includes a fastening plate body and a pin which are of an integrated structure. The pin is rotatably connected to the roller. The maintenance window body is hinged to a first end of the maintenance window cover. The fastening plate body is rotatably connected to a second end of the maintenance window cover. The first limiting mechanism is located on the maintenance window body. The fastening plate body drives the maintenance window cover to move toward the maintenance window body. The roller rolls along the first limiting mechanism until the roller is clamped into the groove, such that the maintenance window cover and the maintenance window body are tightly attached.

LATCH ASSEMBLIES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

In one example, an electronic device housing may include a first cover, a second cover, and a latch assembly to detachably connect the first cover and the second cover. The latch assembly may include a first bracket to fixedly engage with the first cover, a latch to slide back and forth along the first bracket between a lock position to hold the second cover and an unlock position to release the second cover, an elastic member disposed between the latch and the first bracket to generate a force to the latch to hold the second cover, and a cable connected to the latch. The cable may generate a pulling force to the latch to release the second cover when an external force is applied to the cable.

Quick assemble wall system, and related methods

A wall panel for a quick assemble wall system may include a first upright post and a second upright post. The wall panel may also include a lower stretcher for connecting the first upright post to the second upright post and an upper stretcher for connecting the first upright post to the second upright post. The wall panel may include at least one frame for placement within the first vertical post, the second vertical post, the lower stretcher, and the upper stretcher. The wall panel may include a first retractable latch located on the at least one frame, the first retractable latch adapted to engage at least one of the first upright post, second upright post, lower stretcher, or upper stretcher. A frame for a quick assemble wall system and a method of assembling a quick assemble wall system are also described.

Locking assembly

A locking assembly is provided for a cover. The cover is a substantially rigid cover configured to close off an opening to a void, said void bounded by a side wall. The cover defines a top side and an opposed underside. The locking assembly includes a mounting arrangement mountable to the underside. A link is pivotally connected to the mounting arrangement. The link defines a first end and a second, free end. A locking member is carried by the second, free end of the link. The locking member frictionally engages the side wall of the void in a locking position, in use. An actuating member connects to the link and is accessible via the top side. The actuating member displaces the link relative to the mounting arrangement to cause the locking member to frictionally disengage from the side wall of the void to a disengaged position.

Wireless controlled blocking apparatus and single point locking system

A wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points on a cabinet panel. Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide for a wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus to enable a single-point locking system for securing multiple access points. In accordance with certain embodiments, the wirelessly controlled blocking apparatus is utilized to secure an access panel of an enclosure, such as an electronics cabinet. In accordance with certain preferred embodiments, an electronics cabinet comprises a plurality of quarter-turn cam latches being installed on the access panel and configured to selectively secure the access panel to an opening of the enclosure.