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Title: Rotary mechanical latch

Abstract

A rotary mechanical latch for positive latching and unlatching of a rotary device with a latchable rotating assembly having a latching gear that can be driven to latched and unlatched states by a drive mechanism such as an electric motor. A cam arm affixed to the latching gear interfaces with leading and trailing latch cams affixed to a flange within the drive mechanism. The interaction of the cam arm with leading and trailing latch cams prevents rotation of the rotating assembly by external forces such as those due to vibration or tampering.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1080429
Patent Number(s):
8308203
Application Number:
12/496,413
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E05 - LOCKS E05B - LOCKS
Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Patent
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING

Citation Formats

Spletzer, Barry L., Martinez, Michael A., and Marron, Lisa C. Rotary mechanical latch. United States: N. p., 2012. Web.
Spletzer, Barry L., Martinez, Michael A., & Marron, Lisa C. Rotary mechanical latch. United States.
Spletzer, Barry L., Martinez, Michael A., and Marron, Lisa C. Tue . "Rotary mechanical latch". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1080429.
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