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Modular lock mechanism

US11401732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CARRIER CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Joseph Zacchio · Wethersfield, US
Nicholas Charles Soldner · Southbury, US
Lawrence A. Binek · Glastonbury, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2018
Grant date	Aug 2, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 13, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE05C19/009
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A locking module for selectively coupling a first component and a second component of a lockable device includes a housing and a magnet arranged within said housing. A locking element is movable relative to said housing between an unlocked position and a locked position. An engagement member is operable to selectively decouple said locking element from said magnet to move said locking element between said unlocked position and said locked position.

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