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Closure for valises or the like which is provided with a permutation lock
Assignee: CAVALET APS A CORP OF DENMARK
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Filing: 1984-08-01
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Granted: 1986-03-11
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Expires: 2004-08-01
Abstract
Abstract In a closure for a valise and the like, with hook latches on both sides of a central combination lock, the latches being displaceable by manual actuation into a release position, this displacement being locked, when the combination of the lock is not properly set, by a blocking part of the combination lock which is displaceable into the release position by spring action, a swing yoke surrounding the combination lock in U-shape and having central section and U-yoke arms with ends, each said end, respectively, having a pivot point, a manually actuatable single push key adjacent the combination lock, single push key comprising said central section of said swing yoke. angle levers, each of said angle levers having a first arm and a second arm, each said first arm forming a hook swing latch, and respectively ones of said U-yoke arms, adjacent said pivot point, operatively acting upon said second arm of a respective said angle lever.
Inventors
- 👤 Otto Werk
- 👤 Rudi H. Duringer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:11
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B37/00; E05B37/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5058; Y10T70/5062; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7153; Y10T70/7181; Y10T70/7198; Y10T70/7237; Y10T70/726; Y10T70/7305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
In a closure for a valise and the like, with hook latches on both sides of a central combination lock, the latches being displaceable by manual actuation into a release position, this displacement being blocked, when the combination of the lock is not properly set, by a blocking part of the combination lock which is displaceable into the release position by spring action, the improvement comprising: a swing yoke surrounding the combination lock in U shape and having a central section and U-yoke arms with ends, each said end, respectively, having a pivot point, a manually actuatable single push key adjacent the combination lock, said single push key comprising said central section of said swing yoke, angle levers, each of said angle levers having a first arm and a second arm, each said first arm forming a hook swing latch, and respective ones of said U-yoke arms, adjacent said pivot point, operatively acting upon said second arm of a respective said angle lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
In a closure for a valise and the like, with hook latches on both sides of a central combination lock, the latches being displaceable by manual actuation into a release position, this displacement being blocked, when the combination of the lock is not properly set, by a blocking part of the combination lock which is displaceable into the release position by spring action, the improvement comprising: a swing yoke surrounding the combination lock in U shape and having a central section and U-yoke arms with ends, each said end, respectively, having a pivot point, a manually actuatable single push key adjacent the combination lock, said single push key comprising said central section of said swing yoke, angle levers, each of said angle levers having a first arm and a second arm, each said first arm forming a hook swing latch, and respective ones of said U-yoke arms, adjacent said pivot point, operatively acting upon said second arm of a respective said angle lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The closure according to claim 1, further comprising a valise-position safety lever mounted on a rear of said push key.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The closure according to claim 2, wherein said safety lever constitutes means for blocking actuating movement of said push key when the valise is in an improper position for opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The closure according to claim 2, wherein said safety lever is movable by gravity to a position permitting actuating movement of said push key when a bottom of the valise is positioned on a support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The closure according to claim 1, further comprising a blocking ledge having blocking flanks, said blocking part comprising a slide, said single push key having a center section provided on its rear with projections, said blocking flanks lying in front of said projections when the combination of said lock is improperly set, said blocking ledge being attached by plug-detent connection to said blocking part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The closure according to claim 5, wherein said blocking ledge is cooperatable with a valise, said valise defining a recess therein, said blocking ledge extending on the bottom of said recess.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The closure according to claim 1, wherein said combination lock and said single push key are cooperatable with a valise comprising a wall defining a recess therein, said combination lock and said single push key being seated in the region of said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The closure according to claim 7, wherein said valise further comprises a receiving cavity in the region of the bottom of said recess of said wall of said valise, and wherein said combination look further comprises a case, said case being engaged in said receiving cavity.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
126 words
The closure according to claim 1, wherein said device is cooperatable with a valise, said valise comprises a lid, said hook swing latch of the first arm of each said angle lever defining a latch head on one end of said first arm, mounting pins, each said angle lever being seated on a respective of said mounting pin, each said mounting pin extends parallel to said lid and being arranged close to one of said pivot points of said swing yoke, a pressure point of at least one of said U-yoke arms extends on a side of said mounting pin opposite that of said pivot point, where a latch idle-path is defined between this said at least one U-yoke arm and a respective said angle lever.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The closure according to claim 1, further comprising a latch spring acts upon said second arm of at least one of said angle levers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The closure according to claim 1, wherein each said second arm comprises a stepped arm end, said stepped end being operatively engaged by said respective ones of said U-yoke arms.
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