Closure apparatus and method

Details Closure apparatus and method Closure apparatus and method

1989-05-04

1990-06-12

Kannan, Philip C.

Movable or removable closures

Mounted for multidirectional or oblique movement

Sequential translation and swinging

49277, 49506, E05D 1558

Patent

active

049321609

ABSTRACT:
Closure apparatus and the method of operating the same is presented for an autoclave or other equipment which requires an air tight seal to be maintained. The closure apparatus includes a door which is hingedly joined to a chamber housing. Hinge members attached to the door include a cam connected to a cam shaft which is driven by an electric motor. The can includes a latch member to cause the door to pivot and laterally slide in to engagement with a channel seal surrounding the opening. A movable gasket is in the channel is fluidly urged against the inside of the door to provide an air tight seal thereto when the door is fully closed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3694962 (1972-10-01), McDonald et al.
patent: 3768203 (1973-10-01), Bellucci
patent: 3788689 (1974-01-01), Lloyd
patent: 4262447 (1981-04-01), Schneier et al.
patent: 4549497 (1985-10-01), Van Hove

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Closure apparatus and method does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Closure apparatus and method, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Closure apparatus and method will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-608618