Retracting locking mechanism for operable unit in stop position
US7201409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/696
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A retracting locking mechanism for an openable unit includes a striker attached to one of the openable unit and a fixed unit, and a catcher attached to the other of the openable unit and the fixed unit. The catcher includes an inner part, and an outer part for housing the inner part. A coil spring is disposed between the inner and outer parts for biasing the inner part in a retreating direction to pull into the outer part. A dampening device provides dampening force to the retreating movement of the inner part caused by the coil spring.
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