One example embodiment is an armored vehicle door quick-release mechanism includes a handle, a slide lock latch, and an actuator mechanism. The handle is coupled to the slide lock latch. The movement of the handle in a first direction causes the slide lock latch to move in a first direction to a first position so that the slide lock latch is adapted to attach the vehicle door to the actuator mechanism adapted to open and close the vehicle door. A movement of the handle in a second direction causes that slide lock latch to move in a second direction to a second position to detach the vehicle door from the actuator mechanism.

The present invention relates to a bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) that prevents external interference (opening/unlocking) to hatches in military vehicles (A) during combat. The present invention particularly relates to a bidirectionally operating warfare lock mechanism (C) comprising a lock operating mechanism (100) that is connected to the vehicle (A) and that allows for opening and locking the hatch (B) when the user moves the lock lever (110) to P1 (161) and P2 (162) receptacles, and further comprising a lock bolt mechanism (200) that can be easily mounted by being rotated 180° around its axis without making any changes in the design, thereby allowing for being used in always-open or always-closed (locked) configurations according to the desired scenario.

A system is described and includes a rack for carrying payload disposed in a payload bay; and a payload extension assembly for affecting linear translation of the rack between a first position in which the rack is fully retracted within the payload bay and a second position in which the payload extension assembly is fully extended and the rack is supported outside the payload bay. The payload extension assembly comprises forward and aft tracks respectively attached to forward and aft walls of the payload bay; a first stage for providing linear translation of the rack relative to the forward and aft tracks; and a second stage for providing linear translation of the rack relative to the first stage. The system further comprises a payload actuator system for selectively causing the rack extension assembly to move the rack between the first and second positions.

A system is described and includes a rack for carrying payload disposed in a payload bay; and a payload extension assembly for affecting linear translation of the rack between a first position in which the rack is fully retracted within the payload bay and a second position in which the payload extension assembly is fully extended and the rack is supported outside the payload bay. The payload extension assembly comprises forward and aft tracks respectively attached to forward and aft walls of the payload bay; a first stage for providing linear translation of the rack relative to the forward and aft tracks; and a second stage for providing linear translation of the rack relative to the first stage. The system further comprises a payload actuator system for selectively causing the rack extension assembly to move the rack between the first and second positions.

The subject matter of the invention are various methods, systems and devices and the ways of their installation/fitting/assembly of emergency opening of manholes (entry openings) or loading holes (door) in emergency situations, especially an emergency move/shift of movable components closing manholes (entry openings), exit openings, loading or unloading openings, from closed position into opened position, such as doors, manholes, hatches, gates, emergency exits, windows, window panes and other, especially in means of transport, construction furnishing devices and premises (buildings). The invention is connected with the use of pyrotechnic actuators which can be telescopic actuators, piston actuators or flexible ones, driven with propelling actuating agents which are in the form of gas generators, pressure of compressed gas or air, compressed air from a compressor or a material with shape memory.

One example embodiment is an armored vehicle door quick-release mechanism includes a handle, a slide lock latch, and an actuator mechanism. The handle is coupled to the slide lock latch. The movement of the handle in a first direction causes the slide lock latch to move in a first direction to a first position so that the slide lock latch is adapted to attach the vehicle door to the actuator mechanism adapted to open and close the vehicle door. A movement of the handle in a second direction causes that slide lock latch to move in a second direction to a second position to detach the vehicle door from the actuator mechanism.

The invention is related to a locking mechanism (A) which enables the attachment of the covers (B) on military vehicles having different thicknesses to the body (C) of the vehicles. The invention is characterized in comprising a locking pin (10) having a partial or complete screw structure; a lock bolt (70) which is coupled to the locking pin (10) and whose tightening distance is determined depending on the length of the locking pin (10) screw length thereon, which transfers the motion at the rotation direction (W) of said locking pin (10) as a vertical motion and which locks the cover (B) to the body (C) and then releases said cover (B) by means of the rotation motion received from the locking pin (10), a lock body (40) which forms a border to the lock bolt (70) and allows the required tightening force to be applied to the locking pin (10), which limits the motion of the stop surface (41) and the lock bolt (70) at the rotation axis (W), having the opposite stop surface (42) thereon and on which all of the components of the locking mechanism (A) is positioned, and a pressure spring (50) which is positioned on the locking pin (10) and creates pressure between the locking pin (10) and he lock bolt (70) and allows that lock bolt (70) to rotate at the same time when the locking pin (10) is rotated.

A latching mechanism for securing a door mounted to a door frame comprises a striker pin mounted to the door frame; a pawl comprising a first arm for holding the striker pin captive when the pawl is in a latching position; and an actuator moveable relative to the door for opening or closing the door. The actuator is configured to pivot the pawl from the latching position to an open position according to movement of the actuator. The actuator comprises a biasing mechanism for urging the pawl to remain in the latching position until a resistance of the biasing mechanism is overcome by operation of the actuator.

A latching mechanism for securing a door mounted to a door frame comprises a striker pin mounted to the door frame; a pawl comprising a first arm for holding the striker pin captive when the pawl is in a latching position; and an actuator moveable relative to the door for opening or closing the door. The actuator is configured to pivot the pawl from the latching position to an open position according to movement of the actuator. The actuator comprises a biasing mechanism for urging the pawl to remain in the latching position until a resistance of the biasing mechanism is overcome by operation of the actuator.

An integrated system for releasing trapped persons in a vehicle (PARIS) includes a central management unit (CPU) to which sensors (D1, D2, . . . Dn), an input-output socket (S) for connecting a service computer and control switches or buttons, and at least the following are connected at an output of the central management unit: an automatic seatbelt cutting system (SBC), a system for automatically opening door locks and bolts and locking them in the open position (LOB), and a system for automatically swinging doors and locking them in the open position (DOB).