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Security device for a movable closure and method therefor

  • US 6,089,626 A
  • Filed: 07/30/1999
  • Issued: 07/18/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A combination movable overhead closure and security device for selectively securing and unsecuring a movable overhead closure to a support frame, the combination comprising:

  • a movable overhead closure;

    a support frame supporting the movable closure;

    a locking assembly attached to one of the movable closure and the frame, the locking assembly comprising;

    a locking element having a detent;

    a latching element being selectively engageable with the locking element from an engaged position to a disengaged position;

    a pivoting element coupled to the latching element;

    a pivot element position sensor coupled to the pivot element, the position sensor indicating whether the latching element is in its engaged position or in its disengaged position; and

    a securing clement attached to the other one of the movable closure and the frame;

    wherein when the movable closure is secured, the detent of the locking element is securely coupled with the securing element and the position sensor indicates that the latching element is in its engaged position.

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