853 results about "Lockout Mechanism" patented technology

A dumbbell comprises a dumbbell body and a weight plate set, wherein the weight plate set comprises a weight plate and a locking mechanism; the locking mechanism comprises an accommodating disk, a limiting device and a limiting disk; the limiting device comprises a limiting block and a transmission block; the limiting block has a locking position and a releasing position; a limiting rail groove is arranged on the limiting disk; the limiting rail groove has a locking section and an opening section; a locking notch is also arranged on the accommodating disk; and a locking part is arranged on the weight plate; when in use, the dumbbell body is rotated, and the dumbbell is used for training such as pushing, lifting, lifting and squatting.

A locking connecting device and a combined container are provided. The locking connecting device includes a fitting member and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to be releasably snap-fitted to the fitting member, enabling the locking connecting device to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state. When the locking mechanism is operated to enable the locking connecting device to be in the locked state, the locking mechanism and the fitting member are snap-fitted to each other to prevent the first container and the second container combined with each other from being separated from each other. When the locking mechanism is operated to enable the locking connecting device to be in the unlocked state, the locking mechanism and the fitting member are released from each other to enable the first container and the second container combined with each other to be separated from each other.

Material handling devices are disclosed. Specifically disclosed are hand truck structures such as toe plates, wheel supports, handles, and lock mechanisms, as well as methods of construction and manufacturing. Toe plate support structure and geometry as well as manufacturing methods improve strength and functionality. Handle designs to improve maneuverability as well as comfort while using a hand truck are also disclosed.

The invention relates to the field of automation control, and discloses a rapid replacing and positioning method and system for a high-precision machine part, and the method comprises the steps: firstly, obtaining an assembly station of a target machine part, collecting a real-time assembly frequency spectrum, analyzing an assembly deviation curve under different part types according to the assembly station, and constructing a space positioning network; analyzing the positioning response characteristics of the network, extracting a precision error parameter and a repeated positioning threshold value, calculating the positioning matching degree during quick replacement, simulating a position deviation map under a dynamic impact working condition based on the positioning matching degree, constructing a self-adaptive positioning rule, integrating the self-adaptive positioning rule with a quick locking mechanism, generating a positioning replacement strategy, and realizing quick positioning replacement. And finally, dynamically adjusting a replacement action process according to the attenuation value, evaluating a process processing state and an efficiency processing dimension, and formulating a final replacement positioning scheme. The assembling efficiency of the mechanical parts can be improved.

A medical instrument includes an elongate shaft defining a roll axis and a handle coupled to the elongate shaft. The handle includes a robotic drive input operable to rotate the elongate shaft with respect to the handle about the roll axis and a lockout mechanism movable between an engaged position in which the lockout mechanism impedes rotation of the elongate shaft with respect to the handle about the roll axis, and a disengaged position in which the lockout mechanism permits rotation of the elongate shaft with respect to the handle about the roll axis.

Support system for supporting equipment comprising: a back support; shelves spaced from one another and extending from the back support and arranged to support the equipment, each shelf comprising: a connecting mechanism for providing a connected position in which the equipment is connected to the given shelf such that separation of the given shelf and the equipment along a first axis is blocked but relative movement along a second axis is possible; a locking mechanism for providing a locked position in which relative movement of the equipment and the given shelf along the second axis is blocked; and a release mechanism for releasing the locked position to permit the relative movement along the second axis, the release mechanism including an actuator on the given shelf or the equipment which can be actuated by a user.

An overhead transport vehicle includes an elevator including a base on which a holding device is provided, a plurality of suspension attaching portions to which each of the plurality of belts are attached and supporting the base to be vertically movable from below in a vertical direction via a vibration isolator, and a lock mechanism that fixes a relative positional relation between each of the plurality of suspension attaching portions and the base. The overhead transport vehicle further includes a controller that controls so that the lock mechanism is locked to fix a relative position relation at least partially during elevating operation of the elevator and also controls so that the lock mechanism is unlocked by releasing the lock at least partially during traveling operation of a body unit.

A tamper evident container comprises a base, a lid, a first hinge, a locking mechanism, a second hinge, and a tamper evidence feature. The base retains items for storage. The lid engages with and covers the base. The first hinge rotatably couples the base and the lid. The locking mechanism secures the lid to the base and includes a plug and a receptacle. The locking mechanism is engaged when the plug is within the receptacle. The second hinge rotatably couples the base and the plug. The tamper evidence feature provides evidence of the container being tampered with or opened and is positioned between the plug and the second hinge.

An accessory attachment system includes a baseplate that provides an attachment interface on a support surface. The baseplate is configured to engage with at least one accessory via the attachment interface to secure the accessory to the support surface. The attachment interface provides a plurality of different mounting positions for the at least one accessory. At least one mounting foot is associated with the at least one accessory and is configured to be selectively coupled to the attachment interface to provide a desired one of the plurality of different mounting positions. The at least one mounting foot includes an adjustment feature to account for any warpage of the support surface when the at least one accessory is mounted in the desired one of the plurality of different mounting positions.

The utility model relates to the technical field of building construction, and discloses a material lifting mechanism for building a steel structure shed, which comprises a base, a lifting component is mounted at the top of the base, a lifting bin is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting component, a winding roller is rotatably connected to the inside of the lifting bin, a lifting rope is fixedly connected to the periphery of the winding roller, and the lifting rope is fixedly connected to the top of the lifting component. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the hoisting bin, a motor is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting plate, a self-locking assembly is mounted in the middle of the mounting plate, a lubricating assembly is mounted in the middle of the hoisting bin, and an output assembly is mounted at the bottom of the mounting plate. According to the self-locking device, after the motor stops running, the self-locking assembly can rapidly trigger a locking mechanism, it is ensured that the lifting rope is firmly fixed through the friction effect of the self-locking wheel and the rubber ring and the cooperation of the clamping column and the spring, and the risk of loosening of the lifting rope or falling of materials can be effectively avoided even in unforeseen circumstances.

A test bench for checking correct operation of torque wrenches to be tested may include: at least one calibration station for a torque wrench, wherein the at least one calibration station includes a transducer, including a rotating head, configured to couple with a tool head of the torque wrench so that the tool head and the rotating head rotate in unison; an electronic processing unit configured to control the transducer according to predetermined tightening programs consistent with the torque wrenches to be tested; and a locking mechanism of the torque wrench, configured to lock a handle of the torque wrench when the tool head is coupled to the rotating head, wherein the locking mechanism includes an elongated guide, on which a slide moves longitudinally with respect to the handle of the torque wrench, wherein the elongated guide includes reaction bars that limit movement by the handle of the torque wrench.

The utility model discloses a high-altitude operation vehicle folding arm rapid butt joint device which comprises an operation vehicle body, a fixing support is fixedly connected to the upper portion of the operation vehicle body, and a first folding arm is rotationally connected to the inner side of the fixing support. Through the double locking mechanism of the upper locking block, the clamping top block and the clamping groove, it is ensured that in the moving or storing process of the overhead working truck, the folding arm cannot be accidentally dislocated due to shaking or external impact, the safety and stability of the overhead working truck are greatly improved, and the safety of the overhead working truck is improved. Particularly, when the first supporting oil cylinder or other key components break down, the folding arm can be prevented from being completely dislocated through double locking, safety accidents are prevented, the hydraulic aerial cage can be rapidly and conveniently folded and locked after being used through the rapid butt joint and locking mechanism, time and labor cost are saved, and when the hydraulic aerial cage needs to be used again, the hydraulic aerial cage can be rapidly and conveniently folded and locked. Quick unlocking can be achieved through simple operation of the electric telescopic rod, and the response speed and the operation efficiency of the operation vehicle are improved.

Artificial satellites are dependent on solar arrays to produce the power needed to support the functional components of the satellite. The present invention is directed to a hinge-locking mechanism designed to maximize the photovoltaic real estate of a solar array of an artificial satellite. The hinge-locking mechanism facilitates the deployment of the solar array upon the artificial satellite entering orbit. The hinge-locking mechanism utilizes a tapered pin with an internal spring resting against an asymmetrically oval shaped cam of a common pivot point. The hinge-lock trades kinetic energy of a solar panel for spring compression to permanently lock the solar array in place upon deployment while reducing the shock load and maximizing deployed stiffness.

An electrical connector includes an electrical terminal, a terminal module in which the electrical terminal is disposed, a connector housing having a primary locking mechanism configured to secure the terminal module within the connector housing, a secondary locking mechanism also configured to secure the terminal module within the connector housing, and a retainer attached to the connector housing and configured to maintain compressive contact between the secondary locking mechanism and the terminal module. The secondary locking mechanism further includes a wire seal assembly that has a rigid tube, a compliant tubular inner seal axially disposed within the rigid tube, and a compliant tubular outer seal axially surrounding the rigid tube.

A lock for a motor vehicle, comprising a locking mechanism composed of a rotary latch and at least one pawl, an assisted closing device, an electric drive, and a torque converter, wherein a variable torque is adjustable in the assisted closing device by means of the torque converter, and wherein the assisted closing is achieved at least in some regions by means of a frictional connection.

The invention relates to the technical field of plating, and discloses a pipe part laser cleaning and cladding composite device which comprises a main body component and a mechanical arm, a powder supply bottle is fixedly connected to one side of the mechanical arm, a sliding rail is installed on one side of the mechanical arm, a set of symmetrical supporting blocks are arranged on the sliding rail in a sliding mode, and a pipeline and a replacement component are installed between the supporting blocks. Comprising a laser cylinder fixed to one side of a mechanical arm, a replacement assembly is fixedly connected to the side wall of the laser cylinder, and one end of the laser cylinder is in a shriveled nozzle shape. Through the innovative design of the replacement assembly, especially the rapid replacement mechanism of a grating plate, the adaptability of the device to different pipeline sizes is greatly improved, the operation process is simplified, and the downtime is shortened; and an ingenious clamping and locking mechanism is combined with a pneumatic principle, so that the stability and reliability of replacement of the grating plate are ensured, and the continuity and high-quality output of the machining process are ensured.

The present disclosure describes a platform assembly for a monopole. The platform assembly includes a plurality of T-arm assemblies. Each T-arm assembly has a platform frame including a pair of support members, a pair of brace members coupled to and extending between the pair of support members, at least two grating edge members coupled to the support members, and a pair of gratings, each grating coupled to a grating edge member and one of the brace members such that the pair of gratings are separated to define an opening therebetween. Each T-arm assembly further includes an adjustable arm member configured to move relative to the support members and a pair of locking mechanisms, each locking mechanism coupled to a respective support member and configured to secure the adjustable arm member in a desired position in relation to the platform frame. Other platform assemblies and related antenna assemblies are described herein.

A modular information technology component (MITC) includes: a floor, in which the floor comprises a first floor plate (FP) and a second FP, in which the first FP and the second FP are oriented in a first plane; and a first hydraulic pump (HP) and a second HP, in which the first HP is located underneath the first FP, in which the second HP is located underneath the second FP, in which the first HP and the second HP are deactivated, in which, when an information handling system (IHS) is loaded on the second FP, the second FP becomes oriented in a second plane, in which the second plane is lower than the first plane, and in which, when the second FP becomes oriented in the second plane, the second HP is activated to raise the second FP to the first plane.

A locking mechanism of a trailer carriage includes a transmission shaft, two bolts, an airbag, and a swing arm. The transmission shaft is pivoted to the carriage and extends in a length direction of the carriage; the two bolts are movably connected to two sides of the carriage in a penetrating manner, the bolt is movable in a width direction of the carriage between a first position where the bolt is accommodated in the carriage and a second position where the bolt protrudes from a side edge of the carriage; and one end of the swing arm is connected to the transmission shaft and a connecting seat is formed at the other end of the swing arm, and one end of the airbag is connected to the carriage and the other end of the airbag is connected to the connecting seat.

A mounting fitting for mounting an object to a surface and releasably locking the object in one or more positions relative to the surface, the mounting fitting comprising an elongate fitting body (10) comprising a first portion (11) configured to be attached to the object, in use, and a second portion (12) having a locking mechanism (30) configured to releasably lock the fitting relative to the surface, in use, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a housing (13) within which is mounted a push-button (14) on a spring (17), the spring biasing the push-button relative to the housing to extend from an opening in the housing, in an unlocked position, the button having one or more legs (142) extending into the housing, the legs configured to extend from the housing, in a locking position, when the push-button is pressed against the force of the spring for engagement, in use, with the surface so as to prevent movement of the fitting relative to the surface, the fitting further comprising a quick-release mechanism between the button (14) and the housing (13) configured to lock the button in the locking position and to release the button from the locking position by further application of force to the button when it is in the locking position.

Upon docking between different parts, a docking system maintains a strong docking state in accordance with linkage of locking according to magnetism and locking according to mechanical connection. The docking system also prevents generation of gaps in various directions including upward, downward, left and right directions in the docking state, thereby being capable of securing durability and quality of each portion.

A node pedestal includes a box having side walls and end walls, a pedestal housing configured to be removably coupled with the box, and vertical supports adjacent each of the end walls of the box. A horizontal crossbeam extends in a longitudinal direction from one of the vertical supports to the other one of the vertical supports. The pedestal housing includes opposite end walls and a locking mechanism on each of the opposite end wall. The locking mechanisms are configured to secure the housing to the box.

The present disclosure concerns collapsible crates (10) that comprise a base member (12), a front wall (20) pivotally articulated along a bottom edge thereof to a front edge of the base member, a back wall (18) pivotally articulated along a bottom edge thereof to a back edge of the base member; a first side wall (14) pivotally articulated along a bottom edge thereof to a first side edge of the base member and a second side (16) wall pivotally articulated along a bottom edge thereof to a second side edge of the base member; and a locking mechanism disposed at a top portion of each of the side walls, configured for arresting engagement side edges of a side wall and neighboring side edges of the front wall and back wall, respectively.

The invention relates to the technical field of foundation pit construction equipment, in particular to a variable-diameter stirring drill bit for cement-soil inclined pile construction, which comprises a grouting core tube and a sliding drill rod, a lower expansion arm is arranged at the bottom end of the sliding drill rod, an upper expansion arm is arranged on the grouting core tube, and the upper expansion arm and the lower expansion arm are rotatably connected. The sliding drill rod is further provided with a slurry spraying hole, the inner wall, connected with the sliding drill rod, of the grouting core pipe is provided with a limiting structure, and the sliding drill rod is further provided with a centrifugal locking device which can be locked with the limiting structure when the sliding drill rod rotates. The centrifugal locking device can be automatically locked with the limiting structure on the inner wall of the grouting core pipe through centrifugal force, the locking mechanism can ensure that after the upper expansion arm and the lower expansion arm reach the preset reaming diameter, the reaming diameter can be kept constant no matter how the rotating speed changes, and therefore the reaming precision and stability are greatly improved.

A powered fastener driver includes a housing, a nosepiece having a fastener driver channel from which fasteners are discharged into a workpiece, a driver blade, a workpiece contact element, and a pusher mechanism. The powered fastener driver also includes a dry-fire lockout mechanism having a lockout lever movable between a bypass position and a blocking position. A first spring is configured to bias the lockout lever toward the blocking position. The powered fastener driver also includes a last fastener holding member configured to maintain the lockout lever in the bypass position against the bias of the first spring, and a second spring configured to bias the last fastener holding member toward the fastener driver channel. Each of the first spring and the second spring is configured to impart a force on the fastener within the fastener driver channel.

Surgical instruments and / or fastener apparatuses comprising an end effector with a pair of jaws pivoted at a proximal end thereof and movable between an open and closed position. At least one of the jaws may comprise a channel for receiving a cartridge containing a plurality of surgical fasteners. Also, an electrically powered actuator may be for deploying the surgical fasteners and may comprise a power source and a motor. An activation mechanism may be attached to the handle to move the pair of jaws from the open to the closed position and to activate the actuator. A lockout mechanism may be configured to permit current to flow from the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the closed position and to prevent current from flowing to the power source to the motor when the pair of jaws is in the open position.

The presently disclosed magnetic locking mechanism(s) for a computing device enclosure is directed at providing a fast, but tamper resistant solution for assembly and disassembly of a computing device having top and base enclosures that come together to form an overall enclosure for the computing device. Top and base enclosures that incorporate one or more of the presently disclosed magnetic locking mechanisms are capable of being quickly and easily attached and detached without damaging the computing device, so long as a correct magnetic key(s) are used. This aids both repairability and upgradability of the computing device during its life cycle, as well as recyclability at the end of its life cycle. Without the correct magnetic key(s), it is difficult to separate the enclosures without damaging one or both of the enclosures.

The utility model discloses a self-locking knob plunger which comprises a knob, a locking mechanism, a reset spring, a fixing screw and a front end pin. The knob is arranged at one end of the fixing screw and is connected with the front end pin; the locking mechanism is arranged between the fixing screw and the knob; the reset spring is installed in the fixing screw and arranged on the front end pin in a sleeving mode. Through the arrangement of the knob, the locking mechanism, the reset spring, the fixing screw and the front-end pin, the knob plunger has the locking mechanism, when the knob is pulled out, the front-end pin retracts, if the front-end pin is rotated by 90 degrees in the pulled-out state, the retraction state of the front-end pin can be locked, and by means of the locking mechanism, a user can adjust the position of the knob plunger according to needs. The knob is fixed at a specific position, so that the locking function is very useful for adjusting equipment or protecting the equipment from being influenced by accidental operation; meanwhile, the design considers the use habit and operation convenience of the user, and provides a convenient operation mode.