公开(公告)号：WO0116449A3

公开(公告)日：2001-06-21

申请号：PCT/US0040708

申请日：2000-08-22

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： WEILAND NICHOLAS

IPC: E05C19/02 ,  E05C19/12

CPC classification number: E05C19/022 ,  Y10S292/04 ,  Y10T292/0914 ,  Y10T292/0926 ,  Y10T292/0928

Abstract: A latch (10) wherein latching and unlatching is accomplished by an inward push by the keeper towards the latch uses an improved spring (18) arrangement, allowing for quieter operation. A modified housing (12) configuration works in conjunction with improved components (14, 16) to permit single direction assembly.

Abstract translation: 其中通过保持器朝向闩锁的向内推动来实现闩锁和解锁的闩锁（10）使用改进的弹簧（18）布置，从而允许更安静的操作。 改进的外壳（12）配置与改进的部件（14,16）一起工作以允许单向组装。

公开(公告)号：WO0138745A2

公开(公告)日：2001-05-31

申请号：PCT/US0042309

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： ANTONUCCI JEFFREY L ,  WEILAND NICHOLAS ROY

IPC: F16B5/06 ,  F16B19/00 ,  F16B21/02 ,  F16B31/02 ,  F16B

CPC classification number: F16B31/021 ,  F16B5/06 ,  F16B19/00 ,  F16B21/02

Abstract: A fastening device (110) for securing a panel to a frame is adapted to shear at a predetermined load to free the panel. A stud (111) and an "S"-shaped receptacle (112) cooperate to provide a predetermined breakpoint.

Abstract translation: 用于将面板固定到框架的紧固装置（110）适于以预定的负载剪切以释放面板。 螺柱（111）和“S”形容器（112）协作以提供预定的断点。

公开(公告)号：WO9963186A9

公开(公告)日：2000-04-27

申请号：PCT/US9911632

申请日：1999-05-26

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： SCHLACK RICHARD E ,  LANGKAMP RICHARD B JR ,  PLUMMER RICHARD M ,  TURNER D DALE

IPC: E05B5/00 ,  E05B13/10 ,  E05C9/08 ,  E05B3/00

CPC classification number: E05B5/00 ,  E05B13/10 ,  E05C9/08

Abstract: An actuator (32) is used for operating a variety of latching mechanisms. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism includes a rotatable connecting member comprised of a single piece or of separate pieces attached together and the actuator (32) includes a handle assembly (20) operable through pivotal movements of a handle (32). In operation, the actuator is mountable in a panel or similar member so that the pivoting motion of the handle (32) occurs along a longitudinal axis of the connecting member.

Abstract translation: 致动器（32）用于操作各种锁定机构。 在一个实施例中，锁定机构包括由连接在一起的单件或独立件组成的可旋转连接构件，并且致动器（32）包括可通过手柄（32）的枢转运动操作的手柄组件（20）。 在操作中，致动器可安装在面板或类似构件中，使得手柄（32）的枢转运动沿着连接构件的纵向轴线发生。

公开(公告)号：WO9962783A9

公开(公告)日：2000-03-09

申请号：PCT/US9911832

申请日：1999-05-27

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： TIEU LOC B

IPC: B65D45/30 ,  E05B1/00 ,  E05B65/00

CPC classification number: E05B1/00 ,  E05B65/006 ,  Y10T74/20762 ,  Y10T292/225

Abstract: A latch assembly comprises a handle (12) and a shaft (14). The handle (12) includes a surface (26) having a plurality of ribs (40d, 40e) that are engaged by the shaft (14) in operation. The ribs (40d, 40e) alone and in combination with the shaft (14) can provide a variety of features, including retaining the assembled position of the handle (12) and shaft (14), limiting sideways movememt of the shaft (14) during assembly and in operation, supporting the shaft (14) during pivotal movement of the handle (12) in operation and as a grip for an operator.

Abstract translation: 闩锁组件包括手柄（12）和轴（14）。 手柄（12）包括具有多个肋（40d，40e）的表面（26），所述多个肋（40d，40e）在操作中由轴（14）接合。 独立且与轴（14）组合的肋（40d，40e）可以提供各种特征，包括保持手柄（12）和轴（14）的组装位置，限制轴（14）的侧向移动， 在组装和操作期间，在手柄（12）在操作中的枢转运动期间以及作为操作者的把手支撑轴（14）。

公开(公告)号：WO9963186A8

公开(公告)日：2000-02-24

申请号：PCT/US9911632

申请日：1999-05-26

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： SCHLACK RICHARD E ,  LANGKAMP RICHARD B JR ,  PLUMMER RICHARD M ,  TURNER D DALE

IPC: E05B5/00 ,  E05B13/10 ,  E05C9/08 ,  E05B3/00

CPC classification number: E05B5/00 ,  E05B13/10 ,  E05C9/08

Abstract: An actuator (32) is used for operating a variety of latching mechanisms. In one embodiment, the latching mechanism includes a rotatable connecting member comprised of a single piece or of separate pieces attached together and the actuator (32) includes a handle assembly (20) operable through pivotal movements of a handle (32). In operation, the actuator is mountable in a panel or similar member so that the pivoting motion of the handle (32) occurs along a longitudinal axis of the connecting member.

Abstract translation: 致动器（32）用于操作各种闭锁机构。 在一个实施例中，闩锁机构包括可旋转的连接构件，该连接构件包括单件或附接在一起的分离件，并且致动器（32）包括可通过把手（32）的枢转运动操作的手柄组件（20）。 在操作中，致动器可安装在面板或类似的构件中，使得手柄（32）的枢转运动沿着连接构件的纵向轴线发生。

公开(公告)号：WO9946464A2

公开(公告)日：1999-09-16

申请号：PCT/US9904640

申请日：1999-03-02

Applicant: SOUTHCO

Inventor： JOHANSSON TORSTEN ,  MAGNUSSON CLAES ,  ANDERSON GLENN ,  SCALLY CHARLES ,  WITTIG J MICHAEL

IPC: E05C1/16 ,  E05B3/00 ,  E05B5/00 ,  E05B5/02 ,  E05B9/00 ,  E05B15/02 ,  E05B15/10 ,  E05B15/16 ,  E05B27/00 ,  E05B55/00 ,  E05C1/10 ,  E05C3/04 ,  E05C5/00 ,  E05C19/02 ,  E05C

CPC classification number: E05C5/00 ,  E05B5/003 ,  E05B15/0205 ,  E05B15/10 ,  E05B15/1635 ,  E05C1/10 ,  E05C3/042 ,  E05C19/022 ,  Y10S292/04 ,  Y10S292/37 ,  Y10T292/0976 ,  Y10T292/57

Abstract: A keeper and a latch secures a first member such as a door panel against a second member such as a corresponding frame. The keeper is adapted for attachment to the second member and engages the latch in a fastened position.

Abstract translation: 保持器和闩锁将诸如门板的第一构件固定到诸如相应框架的第二构件上。 保持器适于附接到第二构件并且将闩锁接合在紧固位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2020172416A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-27

申请号：PCT/US2020/019053

申请日：2020-02-20

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： GASPERINI, Christopher, M. ,  FOSBENNER, Gregory, S.

IPC: E05F1/10 ,  E05F1/12

Abstract: A counterbalanced system has first and second components e.g. vehicle panel pivotably connected to a vehicle. The counterbalanced system has a counterbalance assembly coupled to the first and second components. The counterbalance assembly includes at least one counterbalance subassembly having a cam secured to the first component, a cam bracket secured to the first second component, a bracket secured to the second component, and at least one torsion element extending between the cam bracket and the bracket. If two or more subassemblies are used, the torsion elements of each of the counterbalance subassemblies can extend along a common torsion axis or along parallel torsion axes spaced from a pivot axis. The counterbalance subassemblies are spaced from one another in a direction parallel to or along a common torsion axis. Each subassembly can be adjusted within a range of torque values. The counterbalanced system may comprise a hinge.

公开(公告)号：WO2019204431A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2019/027863

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： D'ALLESANDRO, David, Gaetano

IPC: E05F1/10

Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, an assembly is configured to counterbalance components movable relative to one another, the assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be coupled to one of the components; a follower arm pivotally coupled to a follower arm mounting point on the mounting bracket; a follower coupled to a follower mounting point on the follower arm; means for exerting force between a force exerting means mounting point on the mounting bracket and a force exerting means mounting point on the follower arm; and a cam configured to be coupled to another one of the components in such a way that the follower contacts a cam profile of the cam.

公开(公告)号：WO2019195303A2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：PCT/US2019/025404

申请日：2019-04-02

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： MINNICH, David A. ,  MATEJKA, Andrew, S. ,  JUDAH, David, Gray ,  ANTONUCCI, Jeffrey, L.

IPC: E05B83/30 ,  E05C9/00 ,  E05C9/04 ,  E05B13/10

Abstract: A vehicle glove box latch includes a housing, a paddle pivotably connected to the housing, a rotor pivotably connected to the housing, a pawl coupled to the rotor and having an end that is engaged with an opening in the vehicle, and a lock barrel mounted to the housing for locking and unlocking the vehicle glove box latch. In a locked state of the lock barrel, the pawl cannot be disengaged from the opening in the vehicle. In an unlocked state of the lock barrel, the pawl can be disengaged from the opening for opening the vehicle glove box. The lock barrel, the rotor and the rotor mounting portion are concentrically aligned along an axis, which reduces the depth of the latch, which reduces the space in the glove box necessary for accommodating the latch, thereby resulting in an increase in the available storage space in the glove box.

公开(公告)号：WO2018106876A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：PCT/US2017/065038

申请日：2017-12-07

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： MANLY, Jonathan, Edward ,  THORNTON, Andrew, James ,  DENNEHY, Jack ,  POST, Michael ,  AUKZEMAS, Thomas, V.

IPC: E05B17/18 ,  E05B17/20 ,  E05C3/04 ,  E05C5/02 ,  E05B15/00 ,  E05B17/00

Abstract: A latch is configured to fix a panel relative to a frame. The latch includes a housing having a longitudinal axis and defining an aperture along the longitudinal axis; a cap mounted within the aperture of the housing for rotation about the longitudinal axis, the cap comprising a drive surface; and a cover coupled to the housing to pivot about a lateral axis, the cover pivotable to be in a closed position in which the cover covers the cap; wherein when the cap is in an unlatched position, the drive surface of the cap is aligned with an engagement surface of the cover and positioned to block the cover from pivoting to the closed position; and wherein when the cap is in a latched position, the drive surface is unaligned with the engagement surface and positioned to permit the cover to pivot to the closed position.