IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
UP-0556480
(2004-05-14)
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등록번호 |
US-7793599
(2010-10-04)
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우선권정보 |
CZ-PUV2003-14248(2003-05-16) |
국제출원번호 |
PCT/CZ2004/000028
(2004-05-14)
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§371/§102 date |
20061228
(20061228)
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국제공개번호 |
WO04/100712
(2004-11-25)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
8 |
초록
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Device for position locking of folding modular systems, in particular mobile structures, containers, shelves, means of transport etc., comprising substantially parallel planar units of which at least one bears a jointed tilting frame accommodating, at a distance from the tilting axis, at least one a
Device for position locking of folding modular systems, in particular mobile structures, containers, shelves, means of transport etc., comprising substantially parallel planar units of which at least one bears a jointed tilting frame accommodating, at a distance from the tilting axis, at least one arm whose other end swivels upon one of the planar units. The length of arm (5) is adjustable and its position can be locked.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for locking the relative position of first and second generally planar structures that are generally parallel to one another, the first and second generally planar structures having a collapsed condition in which they are spaced from one another by a first
The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus for locking the relative position of first and second generally planar structures that are generally parallel to one another, the first and second generally planar structures having a collapsed condition in which they are spaced from one another by a first distance and a deployed condition in which they are spaced from one another by a second distance greater than the first distance, the apparatus comprising: an elongated frame member having first and second ends, said first end of said elongated frame member configured to be pivotally coupled to the first generally planar structure; and an elongated arm having a plurality of portions and first and second ends, said first end of said elongated arm being pivotally coupled to said elongated frame member and said second end of said elongated arm configured to be pivotally coupled to the second generally planar structure, wherein: said elongated frame member and said elongated arm are generally coaxial and transverse to the first and second generally planar structures in the deployed condition of the first and second generally planar structures, and the length of said elongated arm is adjustable by relative movement of said plurality of portions along the length of said elongated arm to thereby selectively lock and unlock said elongated frame member relative to the second generally planar structure. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said elongated arm includes first and second portions that mesh telescopically, at least one of said first or second portions being configured for position locking. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a compression spring disposed between said first and second portions. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said first end of said elongated arm is slidingly coupled to said elongated frame member. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said elongated arm includes a pair of end portions coupled to a central portion disposed between said end portions. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the length of said elongated arm is adjustable by rotating said central portion relative to said end portions. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said central portion is coupled to said end portions through respective first and second threaded elements having their respective threads running in directions opposite one another. 8. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said end portions are movable relative to said central portion along the length dimension of said elongated arm. 9. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said central portion has a polygonal outer surface. 10. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said central portion includes an opening configured to receive a control lever therein for selectively adjusting the length of said elongated arm. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a locking element for selectively locking the selected length of said elongated arm. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said locking element includes at least one of a pin, a screw, or a stud. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said elongated frame member includes a pair of lateral walls defining a channel therebetween, said elongated arm being disposed within said channel in the deployed condition of the first and second generally planar structures. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein said second end of said elongated arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second generally planar structure through a holder extending from a surface of the second generally planar structure, said elongated frame member being slidably movable relative to said holder so as to receive said holder within said channel. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said second end of said elongated arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second generally planar structure through a holder extending from a surface of the second generally planar structure, said second end of said elongated arm and said holder having respective flat surfaces, elongation of said elongated arm being effective to move said flat surfaces into an abutting relationship with one another. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said second end of said elongated arm is configured to be pivotally coupled to the second generally planar structure through a holder extending from a surface of the second generally planar structure, said second end of said elongated frame member and said holder having respective flat surfaces, elongation of said elongated arm being effective to move said flat surfaces into an abutting relationship with one another. 17. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a bushing having a cavity and a holder received within said cavity, said second end of said elongated arm configured to be pivotally coupled to the second generally planar structure through said holder, said bushing being disposed within an interior of the second generally planar structure and said holder having an internally threaded surface configured to receive a screw for selectively adjusting the length of said elongated arm. 18. A modular construction, comprising: first and second generally planar structures that are generally parallel to one another, said generally planar structures having a collapsed condition in which they are spaced from one another by a first distance and a deployed condition in which they are spaced from one another by a second distance greater than the first distance; and an apparatus for locking the relative position of said first and second generally planar structures in the deployed condition, the apparatus including: an elongated frame member having first and second ends, said first end of said elongated frame member being pivotally coupled to said first generally planar structure, and an elongated arm having a plurality or portions and first and second ends, said first end of said elongated arm being pivotally coupled to said elongated frame member and said second end of said elongated arm being pivotally coupled to said second generally planar structure, wherein: said elongated frame member and said elongated arm are generally coaxial and transverse to said first and second generally planar structures in the deployed condition of said first and second generally planar structures, and the length of said elongated arm is adjustable by relative movement of said plurality of portions along the length of said elongated arm to thereby selectively lock and unlock said elongated frame member relative to said second generally planar structure. 19. The modular construction of claim 18, wherein said elongated frame member and said elongated arm are substantially perpendicular to said first and second generally planar structures in the deployed condition thereof. 20. The modular construction of claim 18, wherein said second end of said elongated arm is pivotally coupled to said second generally planar structure through a holder extending from a surface of said second generally planar structure, said second end of said elongated arm and said holder having respective flat surfaces, elongation of said elongated arm being effective to move said flat surfaces into an abutting relationship with one another. 21. The modular construction of claim 18, wherein said second end of said elongated arm is pivotally coupled to said second generally planar structure through a holder extending from a surface of said second generally planar structure, said second end of said elongated frame member and said holder having respective flat surfaces, elongation of said elongated arm being effective to move said flat surfaces into an abutting relationship with one another. 22. The modular construction of claim 18, further comprising: a bushing having a cavity and a holder received within said cavity, said second end of said elongated arm being pivotally coupled to said second generally planar structure through said holder, said bushing being disposed within an interior of said second generally planar structure and said holder having an internally threaded surface configured to receive a screw for selectively adjusting the length of said elongated arm.
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