Closure fasteners – Keepers – Adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Lugo, Carlos (Department: 3673)
Closure fasteners
Keepers
Adjustable
C292S150000, C292SDIG055
Reexamination Certificate
active
07967348
ABSTRACT:
A key alignment system for safety interlock switches uses alignment holes, and alignment pins to compensate for misalignment between a body assembly and a key assembly. The misalignment is often due to normal wear and tear or outright abuse of a gate or other movable member that should be safely interlocked. The key is fixed to a floating plate connected to a mounting plate by a suspension. The alignment pins and holes on or in a fixed alignment assembly and the floating plate can move the floating plate into a position such that the key enters the key hole. Some embodiments incorporate the fixed alignment assembly into the body assembly. The normal function of a keyed safety interlock wherein the key can be caught and held or released is preserved and enhanced by compensating for misalignment.
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Eisenhower, Jr. Gary W.
Hall Jeffrey S.
Mantua Mark A.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Ingrassia Fisher & Lorenz P.C.
Lugo Carlos
Merlino Alyson M
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