Enhanced extendable multipoint lock
US7421868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0843
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A multipoint lock including a locking mechanism adapted to selectively retract and extend at least one locking element relative to an elongate housing, wherein the locking mechanism includes an arm pivotally attached to a lock actuator and constrained to travel in a channel formed in a linkage device linked to the at least one locking element, and wherein in a first position of the lock actuator, the arm is at a first limit of travel in the channel and is pivoted in a first angular direction with respect to the lock actuator so as to be geometrically locked at the first limit of travel.
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