Industrial washer door locking mechanism and system
US9689103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F2103/40
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.
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