Wirelessly actuated cover for a structure
US10900258B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B2047/0094
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cover is configured to selectively engage with a portion of a structure in response to receiving a wireless electrical power signal at a receiver antenna of the cover from a wireless power source located in an outside environment, to separate a first environment on a first side of the cover from a second environment on a second side of the cover opposite the first side. In response to wirelessly receiving the electrical power signal, a fastening subassembly of the cover changes from a secured mode configured to inhibit opening a cover body with respect to the structure, to an unsecured mode configured to facilitate opening the cover body with respect to the structure. This in turn allows the cover to be matingly engaged with a portion of the structure to form a smooth continuous surface, without any exposed fasteners on the exterior side of the cover.
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