Device for locking a closure mechanism for luggage

Details Device for locking a closure mechanism for luggage Device for locking a closure mechanism for luggage

1993-12-20

1996-04-16

Gall, Lloyd A.

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

70 69, 70277, 70278, 70283, 292201, E05B 4902, E05B 6552

Patent

active

055071619

ABSTRACT:
The invention is a device for locking the closure mechanism on an item of luggage. The device includes a movable rod which drives a movable clasp bolt on one part of the luggage. The clasp bolt interacts with an opening in another part of the luggage, which opening serves as the strike for the clasp bolt. A movable latch may be interposed in the path of the rod, so that in an active position the latch blocks the movement of the rod, thus locking the case, but when the latch is in a retracted position the rod is released. The latch is moved by an electric motor connected to the latch by a gear reduction unit which amplifies the output torque of the motor. The latch may remain in its blocking position when motor torque is not supplied. A control signal generator actuates the motor in response to the reception of an access code input by the user.

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