Abstract:
A door or window (1) comprises a main frame (10) and at least one wing (101) fitted movably to the main frame, in such a way that the door or window can assume an open condition and a closed condition, and sealing means (200) , positioned in such a way that they are interposed between main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition. The sealing means comprise at least one gasket (303, 307) extending along at least part of the perimeter of the main frame and a movable sealing member (230, 250) supported movably by one of the said main frame and wing, and capable of exerting a compressive force on the gasket against the other of the said main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition. The sealing means comprise operating means (210, 220) for making the movable sealing member move between an activated position, in which the movable member exerts the compressive force on the gasket with the door or window in the closed condition, and a disabled condition, in which the movable member removes the compressive force from the gasket with the door or window in the closed condition. The movable sealing member comprises a sealing counter-frame (250) which extends along the whole perimeter of the main frame and is fitted to the main frame in such a way as to be movable with respect to both wing and main frame when the said door or window is in the closed condition, in a direction (A) perpendicular to the plane defined by the main frame.
Abstract:
A floodgate is disclosed. The floodgate comprises: a panel for installation at a doorway to form a barrier against flooding; a hinge, the panel being movable between an opened position and a closed position about an axis of the hinge, the axis extending in use in an upright direction; and a sealing element coupled to an edge of the panel to provide sealing engagement with the ground when the panel is in the closed position thereby forming the barrier against flooding; wherein the hinge is configured to corporate with the panel to, upon the panel being moved from the closed position towards the opened position, cause the panel to move away from the ground thereby releasing the sealing engagement between the sealing element and the ground.
Abstract:
A system for fastening a cover to a body of an explosion-proof enclosure using a plurality of fastening devices. Each fastening device can include a first load distributing member disposed on a body flange of a body of the explosion-proof enclosure. Each fastening device can also include a second load distributing member disposed on a cover flange of a cover of the explosion-proof enclosure. Each fastening device can further include a fastener positioned atop the first load distributing member, where the fastener traverses the first load distributing member, the cover flange, and the body flange. Each fastening device can also include a fastener receiver positioned under the second load distributing member and mechanically coupled to the fastener.
Abstract:
A locking mechanism for a hyperbaric chamber having two sections adapted to be retained in a closed position by a locking bar in a locking position is provided. The locking mechanism comprises an actuating component adapted to be moved by an external means, and a locking component adapted to bring the locking bar into its locking position. A movement of the actuating component in a first direction causes the locking component to move the locking bar in a perpendicular direction toward its locking position.
Abstract:
A door or window comprises a main frame (10) and at least one wing (101) fitted movably to the main frame, in such a way that the door or window can assume an open condition and a closed condition, and sealing means (200), positioned in such a way that they are interposed between main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition. The sealing means comprise at least one gasket (303, 307) extending along at least part of the perimeter of the main frame and a movable sealing member (250) supported movably by one of the said main frame and wing, and capable of exerting a compressive force on the gasket against the other of the said main frame and wing when the door or window is in the closed condition.
Abstract:
A motorized appliance latch provides for a spring-biased strike grip that can be engaged and disengaged from the strike with low force but then locked in a close position during closing of the door to allow the strike to be retained against countervailing gasket compression forces. In this way, an arbitrarily low force may be required by the consumer to close or open the door when the door is unsealed by the motor.
Abstract:
Walk-in tub including a tub frame having a door frame provided in one or more of the walls of the tub frame. The tub includes a door hingedly connected to the door frame adapted for movement between an open position into the interior cavity of the tub and a closed position aligned with the door frame. A sealing face provided on the door frame facing the interior cavity of the tub with a seal disposed around a perimeter of the door seals the door against the sealing face when the door is in the closed position. A latching mechanism on the door operates between a latching position and an unlatching position including a slidable latching pin that is slidable to engage a pin receiver in the latching position when the door is locked and to disengage from the pin receiver in the unlatching position when the door is unlocked.
Abstract:
La présente invention a pour objet un ensemble paumelle(s) (1, 2) et serrure (3, 4) pour porte pivotante de haute sécurité étanche fermant une baie (5) dans un bâtiment ou édifice comprenant un cadre dormant (6) et un ouvrant (7), la ou chaque paumelle (1, 2) comportant une partie de paumelle mobile (1) et une partie de paumelle fixe (2) montées en rotation l'une par rapport à l'autre autour d'un axe de pivotement (10), et une serrure (3, 4) comportant des points de condamnation (3) montés sur les côtés latéraux (7', 7") dudit ouvrant. Chaque axe de pivotement (10) s'étend dans un logement de pivotement (11) avec un jeu lui autorisant un déplacement et chaque point de condamnation (3) coopère, lors de son engagement dans une gâche (4) correspondante, avec un moyen de butée (12) en entraînant l'ouvrant (7), à l'état de fermeture, grâce audit jeu, en déplacement transversal.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an approaching and retaining device, in particular for a boat door, of the type comprising a fixed assembly (4) adapted to be associated with a frame (1), and a mobile assembly (6) adapted to be associated with a wing (3), said fixed assembly (4) comprising: - a nib (9) which can slide freely in a first through hole (29) of a main body (8) of said mobile assembly (6); - activation means (10, 11, 12) for automatically operating an actuator (13) connected to the nib (9) in a manner such that, as the wing (3) approaches the frame (1), the automatic movement of the nib (9) and the interaction of the nib (9) with the mobile assembly (6) determine an approaching movement of the wing (3) towards the frame (1) and a compression force against an elastic element (28) positioned between the frame (1) and the wing (3). The invention is characterized in that said mobile assembly (6) comprises: - an external element (20) rigidly secured to the wing (3); - an internal strike (22) adapted to be inserted into a second through hole (30) of the main body (8), said internal strike (20) including a transversal hole (33) adapted to house the nib (9); - a threaded pin (23) which allows the internal strike (22) to move relative to the external element (20).
Abstract:
A system for fastening a cover to a body of an explosion-proof enclosure using a plurality of fastening devices. Each fastening device can include a first load distributing member disposed on a body flange of a body of the explosion-proof enclosure, and a second load distributing member disposed on a. cover flange of a cover of the explosion-proof enclosure. A fastening device can also include a securing member having a top end disposed on the first load distributing member and a bottom end disposed on the second load distributing member. A fastening device can further include a cam rotatably coupled to and positioned atop the first load distributing member.