An interlock system of a cabinet having two or more drawers includes an interlock swivel associated with a lock mechanism for each drawer. Each drawer includes a drawer pin movable along with the respective drawer and the interlock swivel is mounted so as to be movable between first and second positions. The interlock swivel comprises a pin capture slot, and the interlock swivel is constructed and arranged to be in the first position with the drawer pin of a respective one of the drawers disposed within the pin capture slot when the respective drawer is in the closed position. The interlock swivel is configured so that the drawer pin will enter the pin capture slot when the drawer is closed, even if the drawer pin is not aligned with the pin capture slot, to avoid a jam of the interlock swivel.
An interlock system of a cabinet having two or more drawers includes an interlock swivel associated with a lock mechanism for each drawer. Each drawer includes a drawer pin movable along with the respective drawer and the interlock swivel is mounted so as to be movable between first and second positions. The interlock swivel comprises a pin capture slot, and the interlock swivel is constructed and arranged to be in the first position with the drawer pin of a respective one of the drawers disposed within the pin capture slot when the respective drawer is in the closed position. The interlock swivel is configured so that the drawer pin will enter the pin capture slot when the drawer is closed, even if the drawer pin is not aligned with the pin capture slot, to avoid a jam of the interlock swivel.
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40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Metal Locks; Metal keys for locks; Metal key blanks; Metal locks and keys therefor; Lock cylinders of metal; Metal deadbolts; Metal lock bars, namely, fixed pin locking bars, adjustable locking bars, c-channel locking bars; Latches of metal; Multi-drawer anti-tip latches in the nature of interlocks; Metal rails; Metal drawer trim; Central lock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal connecting rods, swivels, lifters, and locks; Rear anti-tip interlock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, metal connecting rods, drawer modules, and actuators; Side anti-tip interlock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, and top blocks; Anti-tip latch lockable multi-drawer systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, top blocks, and metal locks; All-in-one anti-tip and lock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, bottom blocks, metal locks.
(2) Electronic Locks; Keypad locks; Radio-frequency controlled locks; Gateway routers; Power over Ethernet (PoE) network components in the nature of gateway routers; Downloadable mobile applications for enabling users to manage, monitor, and control electronic locks; Downloadable software for enabling users to manage, monitor, and control electronic locks. (1) Prototype fabrication of new products for others; Custom manufacture of locks.
(2) Engineering design services; Custom design of prototypes; Cloud computing featuring software for use in remotely managing, monitoring, and controlling electronic locks.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Metal Locks; Metal keys for locks; Metal key blanks; Metal locks and keys therefor; Lock cylinders of metal; Metal deadbolts; Metal lock bars, namely, fixed pin locking bars, adjustable locking bars, c-channel locking bars; Latches of metal; Multi-drawer anti-tip latches in the nature of interlocks; Metal rails; Metal drawer trim; Central lock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal connecting rods, swivels, lifters, and locks; Rear anti-tip interlock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, metal connecting rods, drawer modules, and actuators; Side anti-tip interlock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, and top blocks; Anti-tip latch lockable multi-drawer systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, top blocks, and metal locks; All-in-one anti-tip and lock systems for storage furniture comprised of metal rails, actuators, spacers, bottom blocks, metal locks Electronic Locks; Keypad locks; Radio-frequency controlled locks; Gateway routers; Power over Ethernet (PoE) network components in the nature of gateway routers; Downloadable mobile applications for enabling users to manage, monitor, and control electronic locks; Downloadable software for enabling users to manage, monitor, and control electronic locks Prototype fabrication of new products for others; Custom manufacture of locks Engineering design services; Custom design of prototypes; Cloud computing featuring software for use in remotely managing, monitoring, and controlling electronic locks
A tamper resistant anti-tip system includes a single piece assembly with a track between a first closed end and second end, securable in a recess in a cabinet sidewall. Stacked sliding bars are associated with N retractable drawers, N−1 sliding bars slide within the track between a first plug fixed at the first end and a terminal second end. A gap is defined between the first plug and a second plug when all of the drawers are closed, and the gap is closed when a single drawer is open to prevent opening of the other drawers, a levered cam on the associated sliding bar is moved to an open position when the associated drawer is open, the second plug moves away from the first plug to form the gap. The second plug closes the gap, and the cam is closed when the drawer is closed.
A weather resistant tumbler lock has an elongated body, and defines a longitudinal axis. The lock is interchangeable with another lock having a corresponding asymmetrical perimeter profile with an opening in a top surface sealed with a cap, the other lock having a different rotatable core and a different configuration of tumblers. A drainway provides a channel for water to flow outwardly from the interior of a shell housing, a rotatable core and a keyway within the core, to a drain below. The drain connects to a channel through a lower edge. The core provides an arcuate gap in a lower quadrant adjacent the interior surface of the shell for fluid communication with the drainway. A method includes identifying a substitute tumbler lock with an impermeable outer wall for replacing another lock having an identical outer perimeter profile and a permeable closed opening on its top surface.
An interchangeable electronic lock mechanism provides selective access to a motor controlled latching system including a motorized pin to lock and unlock a knob assembly. The lock mechanism may be used to replace key operated locking cores, on the exterior of a storage unit, with a plug and optional adapter inserted into a remaining shell housing, and a driver to control access to a storage unit. Manual rotation of the knob activates the drive assembly to control access to the storage unit. An optional break away security feature in the knob inhibits unauthorized unlatching of the lock. When the lock is unlatched, the knob rotates the drive assembly including the plug and adapter within the shell housing, and in turn, activates the driver to operate the lock assembly in the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair.
E05B 65/462 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour tiroirs pour plusieurs tiroirs
E05B 63/00 - Serrures à caractéristiques structurales particulières
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A weather resistant tumbler lock has an elongated body, and defines a longitudinal axis. The lock is interchangeable with another lock having a corresponding asymmetrical perimeter profile with an opening in a top surface sealed with a cap, the other lock having a different rotatable core and a different configuration of tumblers. A drainway provides a channel for water to flow outwardly from the interior of a shell housing, a rotatable core and a keyway within the core, to a drain below the lock. The drain connects to a channel through a lower edge. The core provides an arcuate gap in a lower quadrant adjacent the interior surface of the shell for fluid communication with the drainway. A method includes identifying a substitute tumbler lock with an impermeable outer wall for replacing another lock having an identical outer perimeter profile and a permeable closed opening on its top surface.
E05B 17/14 - Cache-entrées ou protections pour trous de serrures
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E05B 65/02 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour battants minces, creux ou à feuillard métallique
E05B 65/52 - Autres serrures pour caisses, boîtes, malles, paniers, sacs de voyage ou similaires
E05C 3/04 - Dispositifs d'immobilisation avec pênes se déplaçant de façon pivotante ou rotative sans action d'une clenche avec poignée de manœuvre ou organe équivalent fixé rigidement au pêne
E05B 17/18 - Cache-entrées ou protections pour trous de serrures en forme de couvercles ou glissières
E05B 15/16 - Emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour éléments de serrures
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An interchangeable electronic lock mechanism provides selective access to a motor controlled latching system including a motorized pin to lock and unlock a knob assembly. The lock mechanism may be used to replace key operated locking cores, on the exterior of a storage unit, with a plug and optional adapter inserted into a remaining shell housing, and a driver to control access to a storage unit. Manual rotation of the knob activates the drive assembly to control access to the storage unit. An optional break away security feature in the knob inhibits unauthorized unlatching of the lock. When the lock is unlatched, the knob rotates the drive assembly including the plug and adapter within the shell housing, and in turn, activates the driver to operate the lock assembly in the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair.
E05B 65/462 - Serrures pour emplois particuliers pour tiroirs pour plusieurs tiroirs
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A weather resistant tumbler lock extends along a longitudinal axis from an outer facial surface to a distal end. The shell houses a rotatable core having a keyway. A drainway extends downwardly and outwardly to drain water ingress adjacent the facial surface via a drain adjacent the facial surface. The lock provides a channel for water to flow outwardly from a proximate end of the core head. The lock defines an arcuate chamber adjacent the proximate end of the rotatable core in water communication with the drain. The arcuate chamber is defined in a lower quadrant between an outer surface of the core head and the interior surface of the shell to drain water ingress and accommodate debris during rotation of the core. At the proximate end, an access door rotates adjacent the keyway at an elevated position, to provide a gap along the bottom edge of the access door.
A weather resistant tumbler lock with an elongated body, defining a longitudinal axis includes a shell housing a rotatable core having a keyway. A drainway provides a channel for water to flow outwardly from the interior of the shell, the rotatable core and the keyway within the core, to a drain below the pin lock. The drain connects to an elongated channel through a lower edge of the shell. The core head provides an arcuate gap in a lower quadrant adjacent the interior surface of the shell to accommodate debris during rotation of the core. At the proximate end, an access door rotates adjacent the keyway at an elevated position, to provide a gap along the bottom edge of the access door.
A cammed lever is configured to nest and lock with a cam follower at a recess formed on the cammed lever or the cam follower. Upon rotation of the lever, the cam follower and the cammed lever are disengaged at the recess to form a gap when the cammed lever is rotated upon outward movement of a drawer or drawer slide. The lock assembly includes the cammed lever and cam follower in a stacked array for use in a storage unit having multiple drawers. Preferably, only one drawer is permitted to open in the stacked array. The cammed lever, when unlocked, is permitted to rotate between the open and closed positions. When locked, the cam follower prevents rotation of the cammed lever to an open position. An optional sliding bracket is provided for added security when the drawers are locked.
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A cammed lever is configured to nest and lock with a cam follower at a recess formed on the cammed lever or the cam follower. Upon rotation of the lever, the cam follower and the cammed lever are disengaged at the recess to form a gap when the cammed lever is rotated upon outward movement of a drawer or drawer slide. The lock assembly includes the cammed lever and cam follower in a stacked array for use in a storage unit having multiple drawers. Preferably, only one drawer is permitted to open in the stacked array. The cammed lever, when unlocked, is permitted to rotate between the open and closed positions. When locked, the cam follower prevents rotation of the cammed lever to an open position. An optional sliding bracket is provided for added security when the drawers are locked.
A locking apparatus includes a fixed housing with a longitudinal elongated bore between two open ends. One end defines an arcuate track with a new rotational displacement range. A pivoting riser extends from a driver to an elongated retainer moving across a locking core configured with a predefined rotational range. A follower on the driver travels within the track. The core and the driver may be connected and inserted via the same open end for rotation within the bore. When the locking core is unlocked and rotated with an operating key, the riser displaces the retainer to retain the core within the housing, while the follower continues to rotate within the track so that the rotational range of the core is changed to the new rotational displacement range. The apparatus may include the core. The apparatus may exclude the core to allow separate installation for combined rotation with the driver.
A locking apparatus includes a fixed housing with a longitudinal elongated bore between two open ends. One end defines an arcuate track with a new rotational displacement range. A pivoting riser extends from a driver to an elongated retainer moving across a locking core configured with a predefined rotational range. A follower on the driver travels within the track. The core and the driver may be connected and inserted via the same open end for rotation within the bore. When the locking core is unlocked and rotated with an operating key, the riser displaces the retainer to retain the core within the housing, while the follower continues to rotate within the track so that the rotational range of the core is changed to the new rotational displacement range. The apparatus may include the core. The apparatus may exclude the core to allow separate installation for combined rotation with the driver.
E05B 9/08 - Fixation des boîtiers de serrures à pêne demi-tour ou à cylindre au battant
E05B 29/04 - Serrures cylindriques à gorges à lamelles qui sont mises en place par l'introduction de la clé à fonctionnement commandé par la tranche de la clé à montage simple
An anti-tip lock assembly for a storage compartment includes a pair of geared actuators mounted on a base abutting against a follower. The follower and the base are configured to travel a limited distance along a vertical track installed in a storage unit. When the compartment is closed, the actuators are aligned with the track. When the compartment is opened, the actuators are moved out of alignment to block access to the moving components of the assembly. When the anti-tip lock assembly is operational, the array of like anti-tip assemblies in the track allow displacement of only one pair of actuators to occupy the limited distance at one time. A security bar array interacts with the actuators and other assemblies in the storage unit, to prevent simultaneous opening of two or more compartments. The security bar is provided with the track to lock and unlock the assembly.
An anti-tip lock assembly for a storage compartment includes a pair of geared actuators mounted on a base abutting against a follower. The follower and the base are configured to travel a limited distance along a vertical track installed in a storage unit. When the compartment is closed, the actuators are aligned with the track. When the compartment is opened, the actuators are moved out of alignment to block access to the moving components of the assembly. When the anti-tip lock assembly is operational, the array of like anti-tip assemblies in the track allow displacement of only one pair of actuators to occupy the limited distance at one time. A security bar array interacts with the actuators and other assemblies in the storage unit, to prevent simultaneous opening of two or more compartments. The security bar is provided with the track to lock and unlock the assembly.
A47B 63/00 - Meubles à tiroirs, étagères ou rayonnages spécialement conçus pour enfermer des livres, documents, imprimés ou similaires
A47B 67/04 - CommodesMeubles à tiroirs caractérisés par la disposition des tiroirs
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Method and system for operating an electronic lock
An interchangeable electronic lock includes an electronic access system to activate a motor which powers a gear assembly in the electronic lock. An optional manual bypass allows an operator to override the electronic access. When the lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. A controller selectively operates the motor to move the gear assembly in a linear direction. The gear assembly engages a first portion of a drive assembly with a second portion, to permit manual operation of the lock shaft to lock and unlock the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair. The invention includes a system for operation of the electronic lock, a method of operating the electronic lock and software for operating the electronic lock.
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An electronic lock is interchangeable with mechanical locks in retrofit applications or as an OEM lock. The lock includes interchangeable modular components. The lock housing is interchangeable with other housings of different configurations to permit replacement of existing mechanical locks. The lock may also include interchangeable drivers for compatibility with other systems. The lock includes an electronic access system such as a programmable keypad or card reader to activate a motor which powers the electronic lock. An optional manual bypass allows an operator to override the electronic access, for example when the motor is inoperative. When the lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair.
An electronic lock, method and system for OEM and retrofit installations in furniture and other storage units. The electronic lock may include an interchangeable array of components to replace mechanical locks in differently configured locking systems for improved, controlled and recordable access and to preserve battery power. An electronic access system with a programmable input activates a motor to slide a gear assembly along a transverse slide axis for operational engagement with a manual drive assembly. An . optional manual bypass is used to override the electronic access when the motor is inoperative. When the gear assembly is engaged with the drive assembly, the operator manually cranks a drive shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. To manually operate the drive shaft, the gear assembly engages a first portion of a drive assembly with a second portion of the drive assembly to lock and unlock the storage unit.
A programmable electronic lock with interchangeable modular components replaces mechanical locking systems in storage units, including furniture. The modular component design includes a modular chassis assembly with a removable array of components for testing, maintenance andrepair of faulty components, and power saving features, to provide flexibility and convenience inmanufacturing, installation, and when in use in storage units. Interchangeable drivers and lock housings are provided to replace components in the mechanical locking systems. The electronic lock includes a power saving electronic access system controlling a motorized assembly permitting an operator to manually lock and unlock a locking system in the storage unit. Whenthe electronic lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock thestorage unit. An optional manual bypass overrides the electronic access if the motorized assembly malfunctions.Date Recue/Date Received 2020-05-15
A locking system or a storage unit with the locking system, includes a locking core and a connected cammed lever. A user can rotate the core and lever about an axis when a latch is disengaged from a detent. When the latch is engaged with the detent, the core and the cammed lever are prevented from rotating about the axis. When the locking assembly is installed within the storage unit, the latch may be configured to strike a guide associated with a locking bar assembly, so that when the latch is moved to an unlatched position, the locking core and the lever are free to rotate, operating the locking bar between locked and unlocked positions. When the latch is withdrawn away from the guide, the latch engages with the detent to prevent movement of the lever and locking core relative to the locking assembly, to retain the lever and locking core in a desired, predetermined orientation.
A locking system or a storage unit with the locking system, includes a locking core and a connected cammed lever. A user can rotate the core and lever about an axis when a latch is disengaged from a detent. When the latch is engaged with the detent, the core and the cammed lever are prevented from rotating about the axis. When the locking assembly is installed within the storage unit, the latch may be configured to strike a guide associated with a locking bar assembly, so that when the latch is moved to an unlatched position, the locking core and the lever are free to rotate, operating the locking bar between locked and unlocked positions. When the latch is withdrawn away from the guide, the latch engages with the detent to prevent movement of the lever and locking core relative to the locking assembly, to retain the lever and locking core in a desired, predetermined orientation.
A cylindrical lock assembly has a locking core which separates into two portions when the locking core is struck along or across its axis. A reinforced barrier is positioned near a break zone between two portions of the locking core to promote separation at the break zone. The lock housing contains the locking core for movement between locked and unlocked positions. An optional reinforced tumbler prevents unauthorized removal of the locking core from the lock housing. The housing includes an optional reinforced section to inhibit unauthorized removal of the locking core from the lock housing. The lock assembly may be used in retrofit and new installations.
A cylindrical locking core suitable for retrofit and new installations has a coupling to releasably engage a driver in a locking system. The coupling, for example, a clip, has a base which fits into a channel in the core, to grasp the core. The clip also includes two opposing flexible, resilient arms to releasably grasp the driver. The arms have rigid flanges which engage recesses in the driver. The core may be disengaged from the driver by rotating the core relative to the driver, using a change key. When the core is in use, an operating key extends through the core and an opening in the coupling, to engage the driver, to open and close the lock system.
A cylindrical locking core suitable for retrofit and new installations has a coupling to releasably engage a driver in a locking system. The coupling, for example, a clip, has a base which fits into a channel in the core, to grasp the core. The clip also includes two opposing flexible, resilient arms to releasably grasp the driver. The arms have rigid flanges which engage recesses in the driver. The core may be disengaged from the driver by rotating the core relative to the driver, using a change key. When the core is in use, an operating key extends through the core and an opening in the coupling, to engage the driver, to open and close the lock system.
