GB2383084A

GB2383084A - A door stop device to prevent fingers being trapped by the closing action of the door

Info

Publication number: GB2383084A
Application number: GB0130064A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Robert Mcmurtrie
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2001-12-15
Filing date: 2001-12-15
Publication date: 2003-06-18
Also published as: GB0130064D0

Abstract

The device comprises a pair of 'L' shaped brackets (2) attached to a disc (1) with a swivel device (9) pivotally attached to the lugs by means of a pin (8), a spring (10) is located between the disc and the swivel device to bias the device away from the disc. In use, the disc is attached to a door frame such that an end (7a) of the swivel device projects into the path of a door, preventing the door from closing until an opposing end (7c) of the swivel device is pushed against the bias of the spring, thereby allowing the door to close. Preferably the device further includes a rotational means allowing the disc and swivel device to be rotated into temporary vertical alignment with the door frame before rotating back to an in use, horizontal position (Figures 35 and 36).

Description

SAVE CHILDREN'S FINGERS DEVICE This invention relates to a device for preventing children's fingers from being trapped and injured when a door has been closed on them.

Every year, many children are severely injured when they have, or others have, closed a door before fingers have been removed from the area of the door closure. This device will prevent such injuries from occurring.

With this invention there is provided a movable device that is operated by a spring, which will prevent the door from hitting onto fingers. The device has a hole near its centre of length. A pin is inserted through that hole then both ends of that pin are connected to L shaped lugs which then enables the device to move forward and backward in a swivel motion.

The two lugs are connected to a disc. The disc is connected to the door facing with screw nails. The rear part of the swivel device has a hole to allow for the insertion of a spring. The other end of the spring is inserted into a hole in the disc. The spring forces the front part of the swivel device to remain against the disc. When the door has been closed the disc is screw nailed to the door facing. The front part of the swivel device is allowed to protrude out and over the edge of the door to approximately one quarter of an inch (6mm) or thereabouts, but not further than the thickness of the door stop. When the door is opened it pushes the swivel device out of its way. After the door has been opened the spring forces the swivel device to resume its original position against the disc. When the door is once again closed, the protruding swivel device prevents the door from being fully closed. There is enough clearance or space left between the doorstop and the door to prevent fingers from being injured. The swivel device also turns or rotates to enable the door to be closed by any person leaving the room, then (7A) returns slowly to its original position, so that the door can push back swivel device (7A) to enable the door to be opened again.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying pages of drawings I to 12 consecutively which contain figures I to 37 consecutively in which :-

Figure 1 shows in perspective, the disc with the two L shaped lugs connected to it, and also the hole where one end of the spring is inserted. At figure 1, the following numbers identify the following parts. I pertains to the disc. 2 pertains to the two-L shaped lugs or brackets.

3 pertains to the hole in the lug where the pin is inserted. 4 are where four connector bolts are inserted through to connect together figures 8. 9 and 10. 5 pertains to the hole in the disc where one end of the spring is connected. 6 pertains to holes at the top of the two L-shaped lugs to enable a decorative cover to be connected.

Figure 2 shows in perspective, the following numbers as described at figure 1, numbers 1,2, and 6. The following additions have been shown. Numbers 7a and 7c is the swivel device that prevents the door from closing properly and protects the fingers. Number 8b are the ends of the pin connected to the lugs to prevent removal. The pin has been inserted through a hole near the middle of the swivel device to enable the swivel device to swivel on the two Lshaped lugs or brackets.

Figure 3 shows in perspective, a top plan view of 7a, 7b and 7c. 7h is a see through view of the hole near the middle of the swivel device that the pin is inserted through to enable the device to swivel.

Figure 4 shows in perspective, a bottom plan view of 7a, 7b and 7c. Hole 9 is where one end of the spring 10 is inserted.

Figure 5 shows in perspective, a side view of 7a, 7b and 7c. Hole 9 has been described. One end of spring 10 has been inserted into hole 9. When the door is opened, 7c is pressed down when 7a is pushed forward by the door. When the door has cleared 7a, the spring 10 pushes 7c and 7a to their original position. When the door is closed again 7a obstructs the door from being properly closed and a gap has been formed between the door edge and the door stop which prevents fingers from being injured. To close the door properly, press down 7c to raise 7a which in turn allows the door close properly. It will be explained in a later chapter how to close the same door at the other side, or next room, where it is not possible to press down 7c by hand.

Figure 6 shows in perspective, an identical drawing to figure 1. Number 5a at figure 6 is identical to number 5 at figure 1.

Figure 7 shows in perspective, a plan view of a different disk-like device from figures 1, 2 and 6. Number 4 is where the connector bolts are inserted through to connect together figures 8,9 and 10. 19a is the centre area. disk. 19b is the outer area disk. 19fis a hole to allow for the insertion of the spring casing at hole 5.

Figure 8 shows in perspective, a side view of figure 1.2 has been described. 5a shows the

... spring casing. Figure 9 shows in perspective, a side view of figures 17 and 19 at Drawing 5. Number 20a is the top part. Number 20b are the threads for screwing into the inside of figure 11 at Drawing 4. Number 20c is the screw hole for 21 If at figure 11.

Figure 10 shows in perspective, a side view of figures 7 and 13. Figure 7 is a plan view of the top part and figure 13 is a plan view of the bottom part. Numbers 19a, 19b and 19f have been described. Number 19c is the female screw hole part for number 2 Id at figure 11.

Number 21d is screwed into 19c. Number 19d is a weighted box connected permanently to 19a as shown at figure 13. A spring (19k at figure 15) is inserted into a hole (19h at figure 15) at the end of 19d. Number 19e (also shown at figure 15) is a wheel. The end of the wheel is pushed into hole 19h. The spring wants to push the wheel back out of the hole, but the inside of number 20b prevents that from happening.

Figure 11 shows in perspective, number 2 la which is the base of the device. Number 21c are four holes in which screw nails are inserted and screwed into the timber door facing at the locking side. The screw nails fix the base to the door standard or leg. Number 21b are two

holes in which number 2 l f is inserted and screwed into. Number 21 f is a stopper device that prevents wheel [9e from moving when it reaches the required stopping area. Number 21 e are screw threads. Number 20b is screwed into 2 I e. Number 21 d has been described.

Figure 12 shows in perspective, the stopper device number 2] f which has been described.

Figure 13 shows in perspective, number] 9a, which is a plan view of the bottom part of figure 7. Number 19c has been described. Number] 9d has been described. Number 19e has been described. Number 4 has been described. Number I 9g is a removable weight which is screwed to 19a with screws 19i. A spring identical to number 19k is inserted into hole 19h. A wheel identical to number 19e is inserted into hole 19h. The action of that wheel is identical to the action described at Figure 10. Number 19j are four threaded holes to enable number 19g to be removed from one position to another position. That action allows the device to be altered to suit either a left hung door or right hung door.

Figure 14 shows in perspective, number 19d with hole 19h where spring l 9k and wheel 19e are inserted. All those parts have been described.

Figure 15 shows in perspective, number I 9k which has been described.

Figure 16 shows in perspective, number 19e which has been described.

Figure 17 shows in perspective, a plan view of number 20a, which is screwed into number 21a. Number 20c has been described. Number 20b has been described.

Figure 18 shows in perspective. a side view of number 20a. Number 20c has been described.

Number 20b has been described.

Figure 19 shows in perspective, a bottom plan view of number 20a. Number 20b has been described. Number 20b has been described.

Figure 20 shows in perspective, a plan view of number ! with all its connections or

additions, which have been described at figure 1, and numbers 20a and 20b which have been described at figure 17. Number I has been placed on top of number 20a with the spring box number Sa inserted inside 20a. Number 4b are four bolts that have been inserted into number I and inserted inside 20a.

Figure 21 shows in perspective, number 19a with all its connections or additions which have been described at Figure 13. Number 19a has been inserted inside number 20a. Figure 21 shows in perspective a bottom plan view of number 20a. Number 4c are the screw nuts or heads that have been used to secure the bolts 4b. Number 1 has been inserted into and on top of 20a. At the other end of 20a, number 19a has been inserted inside 20a. Four bolts (4b) have been inserted through holes (4) at number 1 and then through holes (4) at number 19a.

Looking at the two end views of Figures 10 and 9-number 19b is slightly wider than (20a 20b), which prevents all objects from being clamped tightly together when the screw nuts (4c) are tightened. When the screw nuts 4c are tightened numbers I and 19a are firmly connected together inside 20a but they swivel or turn together round number 20a when 20a is held firm. Figures 1 to 21 consecutively are then called the complete device for future reference.

Figure 22 shows in perspective, a side view of the decorative/safety cover cap number 12 which is secured to the complete device after the complete device has been fitted to the door facing. Screws (6b) are inserted through holes at the top of the cap and screwed into holes (6) at the top of the L shaped lugs (2) shown at figure 1. Figures from I to 22 consecutively are then called the completely assembled device.

Figure 23 shows in perspective, a plan view of the decorative cover cap number 12 after it has been fitted to the complete device. At that stage, the fitting of the device to the door facing has been completed.

Figure 24 shows in perspective, a plan view of figure 2 I after it has become the completely assembled device. All numbers have been fully described. The last sentence of the paragraph "figure 5" states : "It wi]] be explained in a later chapter how to close the same door at the other side, or next room, where it is not possible to press down 7c by hand". That procedure is completed by the following action; 1. Grip 7a and 7c by thumb and fingers and turn 7a upwards until 7a and 7c are in a parallel position to the "door facing" the device is secured to. 2. Leave the room and close the door. 3. The weight of 19g and 19d will force 7a downwards into its original horizontal position, which prevents the closed door from connecting with fingers once it has been opened and closed again. 4. When the weights force 7a downwards into its original horizontal position, the traction of wheels 19e being forced against the inside edge of 20b by springs 19k slow down the movement of 7a, which allows the occupant to close the door.

Figure 25 shows in perspective, a side view of"the completely assembled device".

All numbers have been described.

Figure 26 shows in perspective, a side plan view of"the completely assembled device"and a plan view of the"door facing"it is secured to. Number 15 is the door standard or leg. Number 14 are the "door facings", which are secured to both sides of the door standard. Number 16 is the"door stop", which is secured to the door standard. Number 17 is the door closed against the "door stop". Numbers 7a, 7c, 8b and 12 have already been described. The arrows show the various movement when the door is opened. When the door is opened it pushes against 7a. 7a is then pushed forward and 7c is pushed in the opposite direction. When the door has been opened and cleared 7a, the spring number 10 forces 7c and 7a back into their original position.

When the door is closed it hits against 7a and is prevented from closing and trapping fingers. All the numbers have already been described.

Figure 27 shows in perspective, an identical view as figure 26 except for one difference. 7a has been shown straight at figure 26. At figure 27,7a has a bend on it.

That bend allows 7a to become closer to the door stop, which in turn, allows the door to be closer to the door stop and diminishes the space of the unclosed door.

Figure 28 shows in perspective, a front view of"the completely assembled device" secured to door facing number 14. The door number 17 has been opened and then closed again. 7a has prevented it from being properly closed and a gap has been created to ensure fingers cannot be harmed.

Figure 29 shows in perspective, a part view of door facings number 14, door stops number 16 and"the completely assembled device"secured to the door facing. The view shows that 7a does not protrude past the door stop number 16. Numbers 7c and 12 have already been described.

Figure 30 shows in perspective, the door number 17 closed. All the numbers have already been described.

Figure 31 shows in perspective, a plan view of the door standard head, number 15, the door facings number 14 and"the completely assembled device, numbers 7a, 7c and 12 secured to the door facing.

Figure 32 shows in perspective, the door number 17 open. All the numbers have already been described.

Figure 33 shows in perspective, the door number 17 almost closed. The door has been prevented from being properly closed by number 7a.

Figure 34 shows in perspective, that the line of number 7a and the line of number 19d

must always be kept in a parallel line of togetherness. The outer facing part of number 19d must always be facing in the same direction as the outer facing part of number 7a.

When 7a is moved, then 19d will also move in that same direction, underneath 7a.

Figure 35 shows in perspective, door facings number 14 and a outline of numbers 19g and 19d connected to the door facing. Numbers 19d and 7a are in line together, in a parallel line to the door facing leg, after 7a has been turned up to that position to allow the door to be closed when the occupant is leaving the room, as described at figure 24.

Number 19g is at a permanent right angle to 19d. Numbers 19g and 19d are confined inside the device and do not protrude past the door facing leg.

Figure 36 shows in perspective, an identical drawing to figure 35 except for the following: Number 19g has dropped from its right angle position to a parallel position with the door facing leg. Number 19d has dropped from its parallel position with the door facing leg to a right angle position, that causes number 7a to protrude slightly past the door standard leg, but not past the door stop, which prevents the opened door from being fully closed. That final position prevents the door from trapping children's fingers.

Figure 37 shows in perspective, a durable but soft glove, which is fitted over 7a. That glove or something of the like is required, to ensure the door is not scratched and to prevent any''clicking noise''every time the door pushes back number 7a and the spring number 10 pushes 7a into its original position after the door has cleared it.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A'save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them comprising a flat disc shaped device, comprising two L shaped lugs or brackets. An oblong shaped device, which is connected to the two L shaped lugs or brackets to form a swivel device. A hole giving entry to a spring box at the opposite side. A spring inserted into the spring box that forces the swivel device back into its original position after a door has forced it out of position. Holes in the disc to allow for connector bolts to be inserted through. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.
2. A"save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them comprising a flat disc shaped device comprising at one side another permanently fixed smaller disc shaped device with holes to allow for connector bolts to be inserted through and a hole at the side to allow for the insertion of the spring box which is connected to the disc at claim number 1. And comprising at the opposite side in the centre area, a female screw hole protruding from the disc. A permanently fixed weight with a hole at one end to allow for the insertion of a spring and a removable wheel. A removable weight with a hole at one end to allow for the insertion of a spring and a removable wheel. Holes in the disk to enable the removable weight to be fixed at more than one position. Holes in the disk to allow for connector bolts to be inserted through. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.

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3. A "save children's fingers device" that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them comprising a cylindrical disc shaped device comprising a hole in the centre, slightly larger than the smaller disc shaped device that is mentioned at claim number 2. Male screw threads that extend past the main body.

At least two holes in the screw threads area to enable a stopper device to be fixed or screwed into the edge of that device. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.
4. A"save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them comprising a cylindrical disc shaped device comprising female screw threads which allows the device at claim 3 to screw into. At least two holes in that screw threads area to enable a stopper device to be fixed or screwed into the edge of both devices. A protruding male screw situated at the centre of base, which screws into the female screw hole mentioned at claim 2. Holes in the perimeter of the base to enable screw nails to be inserted through and screwed into the door facing and door standard or leg. All modifications. alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.
5. A'save children's fingers device''that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them as claimed in Claims 1,2, 3 and 4 comprising all claims from I to 4 consecutively assembled together to form the complete device" as described in figures from I to 21 consecutively. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be know-ri or as yet not known to mankind.

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6. A"save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them as claimed in Claims 1,2, 3,4 and 5 comprising All components mentioned in figures from 1 to 21 consecutively that form"the complete device". All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.
7. A"save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them as claimed in Claims 1, 2, 3, 4,5 and 6 comprising a decorative/safety cover cap which is secured to the complete device after the complete device has been fitted to the door facing, which then transforms the complete device into the completely assembled device. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.
8. A"save children's fingers device"that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them as claimed in Claims 1,2, 3,4, 5,6 and 7 and comprising all components and descriptions of the"Save Children's Fingers Device" that are mentioned and shown in all figures from 1 to 37 consecutively. All modifications, alterations, adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical, electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.

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9. A "save children's fingers device that prevents fingers from being trapped when a door has been closed on them as claimed in all Claims 1, 2, 3. 4, 5. 6,7 and 8.

All modifications. alterations adaptations, insertions, deletions or the like, whether they be mechanical. electrical or computerised or the like. Anything that can be added to improve the workings of the device, whether they be known or as yet not known to mankind.