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Lock having a security device for an automatic storage machine and automatic storage machine

US9777514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 2014
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05C3/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a lock (1) which can be actively released and locked by control technology, particularly for use in automatic storage machines having a plurality of compartments with compartment doors (2) which are to be opened individually, and to an automatic storage machine having at least one such lock (1). The lock (1) comprises a detent pawl (14), which can lock a locking element (9), which is permanently connected to a compartment door (2), in the lock such that the compartment door (2) can be held in closed position. The lock further has a first electric drive element (17) which transitions the detent pawl (14) from the locking position to a release position upon the applying of electrical power, such that the compartment door (2) can be opened. The lock (1) further comprises a security device (32), which prevents an automatic reset of the detent pawl (14) from the release position to the locking position when the lock (1) is in an unpowered state or the automatic storage machine is in an unpowered state, and an unintentional, accidental or improper locking of a compartment door can thus be avoided. In order to properly lock a compartment door, the security device …

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