公开(公告)号：US06416144B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-09

申请号：US09540662

申请日：2000-03-31

Applicant: John C. Houston ,  Mark E. Chiffon ,  Arthur T. Nagare ,  Aaron L. Hill

Inventor： John C. Houston ,  Mark E. Chiffon ,  Arthur T. Nagare ,  Aaron L. Hill

IPC: A47B8100

CPC classification number: A61L2/26 ,  A61L2202/121 ,  E05F15/646 ,  E05Y2201/22 ,  E05Y2201/236 ,  E05Y2900/60

Abstract: A guidance assembly (28) guides a door (22) to a cabinet (10) while it is moved between an open position, in which access to an interior chamber is provided through an opening (16) in the cabinet, and a closed position, in which the door covers the opening. The guidance assembly includes two pivotable support members (90, 92) which are pivotally connected to the door. The pivotable support members each include a roller (110, 112) which rolls along a horizontal rail (80) mounted to an exterior wall (18) of the cabinet, adjacent an upper end of the opening. A door positioning system (130), comprising upper and lower door positioners (132, 134, 136), maintains a space between the door the cabinet during opening and closing the door. This prevents damage to the door and the exterior wall of the cabinet and to a sealing member (70) disposed between the door and the cabinet. As the door moves inward or outward, the pivotable support members pivot relative to the front face (46) of the door and U-shaped portions (142, 160) the door positioners flex to relieve any stresses placed on the rollers.

Abstract translation: 引导组件（28）在将门（22）移动到打开位置之间移动时，将门（22）引导到机壳（10），打开位置通过机壳中的开口（16）提供到内部室的通路，并且闭合位置 ，其中门覆盖开口。 引导组件包括枢转地连接到门的两个可枢转支撑构件（90,92）。 可枢转支撑构件各自包括沿着安装到机壳的外壁（18）的水平轨道（80）滚动的辊（110,112），邻近开口的上端。 门定位系统（130）包括上门和下门定位器（132,134,136），在打开和关闭门时在门之间保持门之间的空间。 这样可以防止机柜的门和外壁以及设置在门与机柜之间的密封构件（70）的损坏。 当门向内或向外移动时，可枢转的支撑构件相对于门的前面（46）枢转，并且U形部分（142,160），门定位器弯曲以减轻施加在辊上的任何应力。

公开(公告)号：US5249392A

公开(公告)日：1993-10-05

申请号：US861731

申请日：1992-04-01

Applicant: John C. Houston ,  Arthur T. Nagare

Inventor： John C. Houston ,  Arthur T. Nagare

IPC: B01J3/03 ,  E05F15/16 ,  F16J13/22 ,  E05F11/00

CPC classification number: F16J13/22 ,  B01J3/03 ,  E05F15/665 ,  E05Y2900/00 ,  E05Y2900/60

Abstract: An apparatus for moving a chamber door between open and closed positions relative to the opening in a sterilizer or an autoclave chamber. The apparatus is adapted to be used with a door system wherein the door is slidably attached to the chamber by support brackets that are affixed to the end of the chamber. A first set of pulleys are attached to the lower corners of the door and a second set of pulleys, arranged perpendicular to and directly above the first pulleys, are attached to the chamber. A cable, having one end thereof attached to a motorized take-up drum that is attached to the chamber, is received on the first and second pulleys so that the door is suspended on two sides by the cable. The pulley and cable arrangement supports and controls the vertical movement of the door without interfering with the support brackets that are affixed to the chamber. The other end of the cable is attached to a weight for creating tension in the cable.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在灭菌器或高压灭菌器室中相对于开口在打开和关闭位置之间移动室门的装置。 该装置适合于与门系统一起使用，其中门通过固定到室的端部的支撑托架可滑动地附接到室。 第一组滑轮连接到门的下角，并且第二组皮带轮，垂直于第一滑轮并且直接在第一滑轮上方布置，附接到腔室。 一根电缆，其一端连接到安装在该室上的电动卷绕滚筒上，该电缆被容纳在第一和第二滑轮上，使得门通过电缆悬挂在两侧。 滑轮和电缆布置支撑并控制门的垂直运动，而不会干扰固定到腔室的支撑托架。 电缆的另一端连接到用于在电缆中产生张力的重物。

公开(公告)号：US5195790A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-23

申请号：US868804

申请日：1992-04-15

Applicant: John M. Bulko ,  Arthur T. Nagare

Inventor： John M. Bulko ,  Arthur T. Nagare

IPC: A61L2/26 ,  E05B51/02 ,  E05B65/00

CPC classification number: A61L2/26 ,  E05B51/02 ,  E05B65/001 ,  Y10T292/1082 ,  Y10T292/1089

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for preventing the opening of a chamber door of a sterilizer or an autoclave. The apparatus is used on sterilizer and autoclave door systems wherein the door is slidably attached to the chamber. However, the present invention may also be used to control other doors. The apparatus includes a cylinder and piston in fluid communication with the chamber which is actuated when the pressure within the chamber is above a threshold level. A cam, pivotally attached to the side guide bar of the sterilizer, cooperates with the piston to prevent movement of the cam with the piston in the extended position but to allow movement when the piston is retracted. A pin, mounted to the door, cooperates wiht the cam such that the pin must slide along the lobe surface of the cam in order for the door to open. When the piston is in the extended position, the cam cannot move and the pin is received in a recess in the cam surface. The cylinder and piston are mounted to accept a lateral force on the piston without damage to the piston or cylinder. An adjustable stop screw, mounted perpendicular to the piston, prevents movement of the piston beyond acceptable limits. The cylinder is mounted to a housing by bolts which have between the bolt head and the housing resilient washers which allow the cylinder to pivot slightly so that the piston is not damaged by the impact of the cam.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于防止灭菌器或高压灭菌器的室门打开的装置。 该设备用于灭菌器和高压灭菌器门系统，其中门可滑动地附接到腔室。 然而，本发明也可用于控制其他门。 该装置包括与腔室流体连通的气缸和活塞，当腔室内的压力高于阈值水平时，该腔室被致动。 可旋转地附接到消毒器的侧导杆的凸轮与活塞配合，以防止凸轮与活塞在伸出位置的运动，但是当活塞缩回时允许运动。 安装到门上的销与凸轮配合，使得销必须沿着凸轮的凸角表面滑动，以便门打开。 当活塞处于延伸位置时，凸轮不能移动，并且销被容纳在凸轮表面的凹槽中。 气缸和活塞安装成接受活塞上的横向力而不损坏活塞或气缸。 垂直于活塞安装的可调式止动螺丝可防止活塞超出可接受的极限。 气缸通过螺栓安装到壳体上，该螺栓具有在螺栓头和壳体弹性垫圈之间的螺栓，其允许气缸稍微枢转，使得活塞不会受到凸轮的冲击而损坏。

公开(公告)号：US4944500A

公开(公告)日：1990-07-31

申请号：US35529

申请日：1987-04-07

Applicant: Wolfgang Mueller ,  Arthur T. Nagare

Inventor： Wolfgang Mueller ,  Arthur T. Nagare

IPC: A61G13/10 ,  E05B47/00 ,  E05B47/02

CPC classification number: E05B47/026 ,  A61G13/10 ,  E05B47/0002 ,  E05B2047/0008 ,  E05B2047/0073 ,  E05B47/0005

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for preventing the undesired movement of the tabletop of a surgical table. The table is provided with a superstructure which supports a carriage assembly having lateral and longitudinal channels supported by rollers. A first rotary electric solenoid is mounted on the table superstructure and actuates by linkages a first locking shaft to lock the lateral carriage to the table superstructure. A second rotary electric solenoid is mounted on the lateral carriage and is connected by linkages to a second locking shaft to lock the longitudinal carriage to the lateral carriage. When the rotary solenoids are activated, their respective locking shafts are retracted thereby enabling horizontal translation of the tabletop.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于防止手术台的桌面不希望的移动的装置。 该台设有上部结构，其支撑具有由辊支撑的侧向和纵向通道的托架组件。 第一旋转电磁螺线管安装在台面上部结构上，并通过连杆致动第一锁定轴以将横向滑架锁定到桌面上部结构。 第二旋转电磁螺线管安装在横向滑架上，并且通过联接件连接到第二锁定轴以将纵向滑架锁定到横向滑架。 当旋转螺线管被激活时，它们各自的锁定轴被缩回，从而实现桌面的水平平移。

公开(公告)号：US4722502A

公开(公告)日：1988-02-02

申请号：US783304

申请日：1985-10-02

Applicant: Wolfgang Mueller ,  Arthur T. Nagare

Inventor： Wolfgang Mueller ,  Arthur T. Nagare

IPC: F16M11/10 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F16C11/00

CPC classification number: F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2021 ,  F21V21/30 ,  F16M2200/041 ,  F21W2131/205 ,  Y10T403/32319 ,  Y10T403/32688 ,  Y10T403/32827

Abstract: Apparatus is provided for adjustably supporting an object, such as a surgical light, between two points on a yoke-type frame. A housing having a cylindrical cavity and a threaded axial bore therethrough is secured to one of two hubs provided on the legs of the yoke. An adjustment screw having a face plate passes through the aperture. Wave washers and a spherical washer having a spherically concave friction surface are provided within the housing's cavity. A shaft is supported within the housing by a spherical bearing and terminates in a nut having a spherically convex friction surface. A keyway and recessed area on the shaft serve to secure the light to the shaft. The hub on the other leg is provided with a spherical bearing which supports a second shaft. The second shaft has a keyway and a recessed area which are engaged by a key and adjusting screw on a second mounting bracket in the opposite side of the light. As such, the axial force generated by the adjusting screw creates a force on, respectively, the face plate, wave springs and the spherical washer. Such axial force creates a frictional force between the mating surfaces of the spherical washer and nut thereby adjustably retaining the light.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于可调节地支撑在轭型框架上的两个点之间的物体（例如外科手术灯）的装置。 具有圆柱形空腔和穿过其中的螺纹轴向孔的壳体固定到设置在轭的腿上的两个轮毂之一。 具有面板的调节螺钉穿过孔。 波形垫圈和具有球形凹形摩擦表面的球形垫圈设置在壳体的腔内。 轴通过球面轴承支撑在壳体内，并且终止于具有球形凸起的摩擦表面的螺母中。 轴上的键槽和凹槽区域用于将光固定到轴上。 另一条腿上的轮毂设有支撑第二轴的球面轴承。 第二轴具有键槽和凹槽区域，其通过键和调节螺钉与光的相对侧上的第二安装支架接合。 因此，由调节螺钉产生的轴向力分别产生面板，波形弹簧和球形垫圈的力。 这种轴向力在球形垫圈和螺母的配合表面之间产生摩擦力，从而可调整地保持光。