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：US5441376A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-15

申请号：US868912

申请日：1992-04-15

Applicant: Susan M. Napierkowski ,  Arthur T. Nagare

Inventor： Susan M. Napierkowski ,  Arthur T. Nagare

IPC: B01J3/00 ,  B01J3/02 ,  B65G69/00

CPC classification number: B01J3/02 ,  B01J3/002

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a loading car to a sterilizer chamber having a frame defining an opening, the apparatus comprises a chamber track adapted for supporting the loading car and wherein the chamber track is positioned within the chamber; a carriage track adapted for supporting the loading car and wherein the carriage track is configured to extend parallel to and in axial alignment with the chamber track; connecting devices mounted on an end of the carriage track; and a bridge having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bridge pivotally mounted adjacent the opening of the chamber wherein the bridge may pivot between an open and a closed position, the top surface adapted for supporting the loading car, and the bridge having receiving devices adapted for receiving the connecting devices when the bridge is in the open position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将装载车辆转移到具有限定开口的框架的灭菌室的装置，该装置包括适于支撑装载车的室轨道，并且其中室轨道定位在室内; 支架轨道，其适于支撑所述装载车，并且其中所述滑架轨道被构造为平行于所述腔室轨道并与所述腔室轨道轴向对准; 安装在所述滑架轨道的端部上的连接装置; 以及桥，其具有顶表面和底表面，所述桥枢转地安装在所述室的开口附近，其中所述桥可在打开和关闭位置之间枢转，所述顶表面适于支撑所述装载车，并且所述桥具有接收 适用于在桥梁处于打开位置时接收连接装置的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5431521A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-11

申请号：US868911

申请日：1992-04-15

Applicant: Susan M. Napierkowski ,  Arthur T. Nagare ,  Richard J. Verga

Inventor： Susan M. Napierkowski ,  Arthur T. Nagare ,  Richard J. Verga

IPC: B62B5/04 ,  E05B15/00 ,  E05B53/00 ,  E05C3/30 ,  B60P1/64

CPC classification number: B62B5/04 ,  E05C3/30 ,  E05B15/0093 ,  E05B53/00

Abstract: An indirect locking and lock release mechanism is provided that permits remote actuation of the lock release function and automatic reset of the locking function in a chamber. Components on a transfer carrier permit remote actuation of locking components in a chamber through intermediate components on a ramp between the chamber and the transfer carrier. Members are provided to secure the transfer carrier to the ramp. Linear actuation of a push rod at the remote end of the transfer carrier causes linear actuation of a linearly aligned push rod on the ramp which in turn causes pivotal movement of a blocking member from a locked to an unlocked position in the chamber. Fail safe mechanisms are provided to prevent movement of the blocking member to the unlocked position when the transfer carrier is not secured to the ramp.

Abstract translation: 提供了间接锁定和锁定释放机构，其允许远程致动锁定释放功能并且自动复位腔室中的锁定功能。 传送载体上的部件允许通过腔室和转移载体之间的斜坡上的中间部件来远程致动腔室中的锁定部件。 提供成员以将转移载体固定到坡道上。 在转移支架的远端处的推杆的线性致动导致在斜坡上线性对准的推杆的线性致动，其进而导致阻挡构件从腔室中的锁定位置到解锁位置的枢转运动。 提供故障安全机构以防止当传送载体未固定到斜坡时阻挡构件移动到解锁位置。

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。