Explosion door with improved magnetic latch
US6055774A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B65/102
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An explosion door including a frame and door panel includes an improved latch mechanism for releasably securing the door panel to the frame with a retainer bar. The latch includes a pivoting latch housing having at a free end a magnetic contact and latch stop for contacting the retainer bar. A seal between the door panel and frame includes a rigid door stop component and a resilient seal. The retainer bar is mounted to the frame to permit the spacing between the bar and door panel to be adjusted in a stepwise manner.
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