ELECTRICALLY OPERATED TWO POSITION ELECTROMECHANICAL MECHANISM
First Claim
1. An electrically operated two position electromechanical mechanism including a solenoid having a core therein and a spring for urging said core outwardly, the improvement comprising;
- a means for applying a first electrical power pulse to said solenoid to retract said core, and structure moveably connected to said core to retain said core in its retracted position upon removal of said pulse;
kinetic energy storage means also connected to said structure means, means of applying a second power pulse to said solenoid to thereby release said kinetic energy and thereby release said core from said retained position, and whereby said spring tension returns said core to its outwardly position.
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Abstract
An electrical type of lock wherein the mechanical movement is actuated in response to a solenoid system triggered by an electrical momentary signal. The locking bolt alternatively changes from a locking to unlocking position or vice versa in a snap action and is retained in its respective position. The bolt is modified by mechanical means in association with the solenoid. The locking arrangement and its actuation circuitry is particularly adaptable to a system wherein the initiating voltage is transmitted via communication lines i.e., telephone lines from a remotely located control station.
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6 Claims
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1. An electrically operated two position electromechanical mechanism including a solenoid having a core therein and a spring for urging said core outwardly, the improvement comprising;
- a means for applying a first electrical power pulse to said solenoid to retract said core, and structure moveably connected to said core to retain said core in its retracted position upon removal of said pulse;
kinetic energy storage means also connected to said structure means, means of applying a second power pulse to said solenoid to thereby release said kinetic energy and thereby release said core from said retained position, and whereby said spring tension returns said core to its outwardly position.
- a means for applying a first electrical power pulse to said solenoid to retract said core, and structure moveably connected to said core to retain said core in its retracted position upon removal of said pulse;
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2. The electrically operated mechanism of claim 1 wherein said two position electromechanical mechanism is a locking and releasing mechanism.
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3. The electrically operated mechanism of claim 1 wherein said structure is a link having an upper and lower pin and a housing for supporting said mechanism, said pin interconnecting said core to said housing.
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4. The electrically operated mechanism of claim 2 wherein said housing has an elongated slot formed therein and said upper pin is positioned in said slot.
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5. The electrically operated mechanism of claim 3 wherein said slot in said housing further includes a portion adapted to receive and retain said pin in position.
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6. The electrically operated mechanism of claim 1 wherein said kinetic energy storage means is a bar type of spring.
Specification
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Current AssigneeLionel Lee Ewing
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Original AssigneeLionel Lee Ewing
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InventorsEwing, Lionel Lee
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Primary Examiner(s)Craig, Jr., Albert G.
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Application NumberUS05/316,079Time in Patent Office421 DaysField of Search292/144,201 335/253,254 74/126US Class Current335/254CPC Class CodesE05B 47/0002 with electromagnetsE05B 47/0004 said core being linearly mo...E05B 47/026 the bolt moving rectilinearlyY10T 292/1021 MotorY10T 74/1526 Oscillation or reciprocatio...
