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Multi point bolting mechanism

US6478345B1 · kind B1 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateNov 12, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0843
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mechanism for providing a multi point bolting action to secure a door or other leaf movable within a frame is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a drive gear and an axle gear mounted to rotate about substantially the same axis. The idle gear is arranged to rotate in one sense when the drive gear rotates in the other sense. The mechanism also comprises at least one first member arranged to move between a thrown position and a retracted position when the drive gear rotates, and at least one second member arranged to move between a thrown position and a retracted position when the idle gear rotates. The first and second members are each provided with a rack held in intermeshing engagement with the appropriate gear.

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