Movable or removable closures – Mounted for multidirectional or oblique movement – Sequential translation and swinging
Patent
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.
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Kannan Philip C.
Sterilizer Technologies Corporation
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