公开(公告)号：WO2023003846A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-26

申请号：PCT/US2022/037546

申请日：2022-07-19

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： BENNETT, Nicholas, Paul ,  MOORE, Robert, Earl ,  STEIN, Ingobert, Gunter ,  SWANN, Neil, Philip ,  WILLIAMSON, Simon, Neil

IPC: E05B47/00 ,  G07C9/00

Abstract: A wireless latch assembly comprises a latch for latching a secure space; a display configured to display information; a sensor port for coupling a sensor to the assembly and for receiving a signal corresponding to a condition associated with the secure space; a wireless transceiver for performing wireless communication with one or more wireless components external to the assembly; a processor coupled to the display and to the wireless transceiver for displaying information relating to operation of the assembly and the condition associated with the secure space, receiving a plurality of credentials relating to access to the secure space, detecting a user credential for access to the secure space, comparing the user credential to the plurality of credentials to determine when the user credential is valid, and enable operation of the latch to permit access to the secure space.

公开(公告)号：WO2022036057A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-17

申请号：PCT/US2021/045688

申请日：2021-08-12

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： BUCKLAND, Stuart ,  BENNETT, Nicholas

IPC: E05F11/34 ,  E04H12/18 ,  E04H12/34 ,  E05F15/622 ,  F21V21/36

Abstract: A controlled motion hinge assembly having a base with a first actuator mount, a pivot arm with a second actuator mount, a hinge pivotally connecting the base to the pivot arm to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and an actuator shaft. The shaft has a first end, a second end, and a threaded body extending between the first and second ends. The first end is configured to receive a drive torque about the actuator shaft axis. The second end is rotatably connected to the second actuator mount, but fixed thereto along the actuator shaft axis. The threaded body engages a threaded bore of the first actuator mount such that rotation of the body causes the first actuator mount to move along the actuator shaft axis. Also provided is a pole assembly, and a method for retrofitting a pole, with a controlled motion hinge.

公开(公告)号：WO2021207652A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-14

申请号：PCT/US2021/026656

申请日：2021-04-09

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： PENG, Jingyao ,  AUKZEMAS, Thomas, V. ,  QIN, Xuexian ,  SCHLACK, Richard, E. ,  CHIANG, Bing, Hua ,  LI, Chuanjun ,  LIAO, Xiaoying

IPC: F16B41/00 ,  F16B5/02

Abstract: A captive fastener attachable to a panel along a fastener axis is provided. The captive fastener includes a fastener having a head portion and a shaft extending from the head portion and along the fastener axis. The captive fastener also includes a knob having a proximal end portion engaged to the head portion of the fastener and an annular portion extending radially around the fastener axis and the shaft of the fastener. A ferrule is associated with the knob, the ferrule defining an opening extending along the fastener axis and receiving the shaft of the fastener. The ferrule has a proximal end portion configured to prevent separation of the knob from the ferrule along the fastener axis and a distal end portion configured for engagement to the panel. A spring is positioned to bias the knob or the fastener proximally relative to the ferrule and to inhibit tilting of the knob or the fastener relative to the fastener axis. The proximal end portion of the ferrule having been positioned to be associated with the knob in an insertion direction along the fastener axis, and the head portion of the fastener having been inserted within the knob for engagement to the knob in the insertion direction. The engagement between the proximal portion of the knob and the head portion of the fastener is configured to resist axial movement of the knob relative to the fastener along the fastener axis, rotational movement of the knob relative to the fastener about the fastener axis, and pivotal movement of the knob relative to the fastener axis.

公开(公告)号：WO2021050372A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2020/049345

申请日：2020-09-04

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： GUTHLEIN, James, Gerard ,  THORNTON, Andrew, James

IPC: E05C3/24 ,  E05C17/50 ,  E05C19/02

Abstract: A rotary latch assembly includes a latch release having a detent and a pawl that is rotatable relative to the latch release about a pivot axis. The pawl includes at least one catch for engaging the detent to releasably hold the pawl in a fixed orientation. At least two contact surfaces are offset from the pivot axis. At least one spring is mounted to the pawl. The pawl is rotatable relative to the latch release between a neutral orientation and at least one non-neutral orientation. The at least one spring accumulates a stored energy during rotation of the pawl toward the at least one non-neutral orientation in response to force applied to one of the at least two contact surfaces, and the spring releases the stored energy when force is removed from one of the at least two contact surfaces to rotate the pawl toward the neutral orientation.

公开(公告)号：WO2020112459A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-04

申请号：PCT/US2019/062402

申请日：2019-11-20

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： GARNEAU, Gregory, Gilbert

IPC: E05C3/04 ,  E05B9/08 ,  E05B47/06

Abstract: A panel-mounted latch module includes a cable extending from a housing of the latch module to deliver either power or signals either to or from the latch module. A rotatable member is rotatably connected to the housing. A pawl is mounted to the rotatable member and is moveable between a locked position to prevent access to the secured area and an unlocked position to permit access to the secured area. A sleeve is fixed to the housing and at least partially surrounds the rotatable member, such that the rotatable member rotates with respect to the sleeve. A fastener is configured to be mounted to the sleeve for attaching the latch module to the panel. A washer is positioned between the fastener and the panel. The washer has a channel through which the cable passes so as to either limit or prevent the fastener from compressing the cable.

公开(公告)号：WO2019195303A3

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 ,  E05B47/00 ,  E05B5/00

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：WO2018081686A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/058979

申请日：2017-10-30

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： ANDERSON, Glenn Eric ,  SCHLACK, Richard E.

IPC: A47B81/00 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/20

Abstract: Aspects of the invention are directed to adjustable tilt mechanisms (30), e.g., adjustable tilt mechanisms configured for enabling objects to tilt around a tilting axis (101). According to one aspect of the invention, an adjustable tilt mechanism includes a housing (100) that defines a tilt axis and an adjustment axis (103) oriented perpendicular and non-intersecting relative to the tilt axis and a torque adjustment assembly that is at least partially disposed within the housing. The torque adjustment assembly (118) includes an adjuster (130) positioned for rotation about the adjustment axis defined by the housing, a gear (120) positioned for rotation about the tilt axis defined by the housing, and a biasing spring (140) coupled to the gear. The gear being operatively coupled to the adjuster. The housing configured for coupling to an object.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各方面涉及可调节的倾斜机构（30），例如，被配置用于使物体能够围绕倾斜轴（101）倾斜的可调节倾斜机构。 根据本发明的一个方面，一种可调节倾斜机构包括壳体（100），所述壳体（100）限定倾斜轴线和相对于所述倾斜轴线垂直且不相交定向的调节轴线（103），所述扭矩调节组件至少为 部分地设置在壳体内。 所述扭矩调节组件（118）包括定位成围绕由壳体限定的调节轴线旋转的调节器（130），定位用于围绕由壳体限定的倾斜轴线旋转的齿轮（120），以及联接 到齿轮。 齿轮可操作地连接到调节器。 配置用于耦合到物体的外壳。

公开(公告)号：WO2018080858A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：PCT/US2017/057076

申请日：2017-10-18

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： CARABALONA, Eric ,  PRESTON, David, Winwood

IPC: E05C3/04 ,  E05B11/02

Abstract: Latches are disclosed. One latch includes a housing, a cap, a bushing, and a ball. The housing is configured for engagement to the panel. The housing has a longitudinal axis and defines an aperture along the longitudinal axis. The aperture includes a cutout area. The cap and the bushing are mounted within the aperture for rotation about the longitudinal axis. The cap comprises an outer surface including a drive projection and a cutout area. The bushing comprises an upper surface and a sidewall positioned between the cap and the housing. The sidewall defines a drive surface positioned to contact the drive projection of the cap and an opening. The ball is positioned within the opening of the bushing. The ball is configured to be positioned at least partially within the cutout area of the housing or the cutout area of the cap.

Abstract translation: 公开了锁存器。 一个闩锁包括壳体，帽，衬套和球。 外壳被配置为与面板接合。 壳体具有纵向轴线并且限定沿纵向轴线的孔。 光圈包括一个切割区域。 帽和衬套安装在孔中以围绕纵向轴线旋转。 帽包括具有驱动突起和切口区域的外表面。 套管包括上表面和位于盖和外壳之间的侧壁。 侧壁限定驱动表面，该驱动表面被定位成接触帽的驱动突起和开口。 球位于套管的开口内。 该球构造成至少部分地位于壳体的切口区域或帽的切口区域内。

公开(公告)号：WO2016044385A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：PCT/US2015/050368

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: SOUTHCO, INC.

Inventor： REDONDO GUERRA, Jose, Maria ,  THORNTON, Andrew, James ,  NOATSCH, Bern

IPC: E05C19/14

CPC classification number: E05C19/12 ,  E05B13/002 ,  E05B17/002 ,  E05B17/0025 ,  E05B35/008 ,  E05C3/004 ,  E05C3/162 ,  E05C19/145

Abstract: A compression latch assembly for latching a panel to a frame includes a housing assembly, a lockplug assembly, a handle actuator assembly, and a rotating pawl assembly. The housing assembly defines an exterior well and a first and second compartment. The lockplug assembly resides within the first compartment and includes a lockplug having a circumferential guide surface. The handle actuator assembly has a handle within the exterior well, a crank coupled to the handle, and a drive shaft coupled to the crank. The handle and the crank rotate about common pivot point within the second compartment. The handle is selectively captured and ejected by interaction between the circumferential guide surface and a locking pin on the handle. The rotating pawl assembly has a hook defining a slot that receives the drive shaft. Pivotal movement of the handle actuates the hook by movement of the drive shaft within the slot.

Abstract translation: 用于将面板锁定到框架的压缩闩锁组件包括壳体组件，锁定栓组件，手柄致动器组件和旋转的棘爪组件。 壳体组件限定外部井以及第一和第二隔室。 锁栓组件位于第一隔室内，并且包括具有圆周引导表面的锁栓。 手柄致动器组件具有在外部井内的手柄，联接到手柄的曲柄以及联接到曲柄的驱动轴。 手柄和曲柄围绕第二隔间内的共同枢转点旋转。 通过圆周引导表面和手柄上的锁定销之间的相互作用选择性地捕获并弹出手柄。 旋转的棘爪组件具有钩子，其限定了容纳驱动轴的狭槽。 手柄的枢转运动通过驱动轴在槽内的运动来致动钩。

公开(公告)号：WO2011026002A3

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：PCT/US2010047070

申请日：2010-08-29

Applicant: SOUTHCO ,  NOVIN EUGENE

Inventor： NOVIN EUGENE

IPC: H01R31/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/087 ,  E05F1/1033 ,  E05F1/1083 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  F16F1/14 ,  Y10T16/5385 ,  Y10T16/5389

Abstract: A friction hinge assembly includes a spring that assists the opening of a first member relative to a second member by storing energy in the spring during the closing operation. The spring is of a unique multilayered torsion bar design.

Abstract translation: 摩擦铰链组件包括弹簧，弹簧通过在关闭操作期间将能量存储在弹簧中来辅助第一构件相对于第二构件的打开。 春天是独特的多层扭杆设计。