Closure fasteners – Bolts – Swinging
Patent
1995-10-12
1998-04-14
Lindsey, Rodney M.
Closure fasteners
Bolts
Swinging
2922515, 292230, 292DIG56, E05C 306
Patent
active
057383928
ABSTRACT:
A latch is disclosed for securing a television monitor for an aircraft video system in a horizontal position, wherein the monitor is rotatable between the horizontal position and a downward position suitable for passenger viewing. The latch includes a solenoid having a hinged element. The hinged element may be rotated to a closed position wherein the hinged element is in a vertical orientation. The hinged element may also be rotated to an open position wherein the hinged element is rotated away from the vertical orientation. Further, the hinged element includes a cutout having a reverse L-shaped configuration and a first mating surface. In addition, a notch is formed in a bezel for the monitor. The notch includes a second mating surface wherein when the hinged element is in the open position and the monitor is in the horizontal position, the second mating surface rests upon the first mating surface thereby securing the monitor in the horizontal position. Further, a noise reducing material is affixed to the hinged dement to reduce the amount of noise generated during operation of the solenoid.
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Solenoids, Cliftronics, Inc., Clifton Springs, New York, pp. 32-34 and p. 49.
Lindsey Rodney M.
Miller Jerry A.
Musacchio Pasquale
Sony Corporation
Sony Transcom Inc.
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