Locking system with multiple latches
US9238930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/0962
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking system provides multiple lockable latching mechanisms that are collectively operable and lockable from a central actuation mechanism. Each latching mechanism can be positioned and actuated independent of the positioning of others of the latching mechanisms. In particular, the latching mechanisms need not be aligned with one another. The system uses flexible connectors between the central actuation mechanism and the respective latching mechanisms. The flexible connectors can have different respective lengths.
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