JP2013529268A - Door fixing bracket assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

Door fixing bracket assembly used especially for doors in self-storage equipment. The door fixture assembly includes a fixture, a handle and a locking device in a single assembly. The assembly can be recessed so as to be substantially flush with the door surface so as not to protrude into the passageway. The fixture assembly can be inverted for right hand and left hand use. The assembly includes a base plate (11) having a grip opening (18), a tongue portion (12) having a grip portion (19) protruding at a distal end from a locking end, and a tongue portion (12). 11) a rear guide (13) that can be fixed to the base plate (11) and a handle member (14) that includes a finger grip recess (29) that can be fixed to the base plate (11). (19) protrudes through the grip opening (18) and the tongue (12) is slidable between a laterally extended position and a non-extended position with respect to the base plate. The assembly further includes holes (22, 22, 25, 25) for receiving padlock fixtures. On the base plate (11), adjacent to the grip opening (18), there are two tabs (20, 21) with holes (22) that are aligned in either an extended or non-extended position. These tabs can then be aligned with the two tabs (23, 24), which also have holes (25), on the grip portion (19), and the padlock fasteners are aligned with the aligned holes (22 , 22, 25, 25) and can be locked so that the tongue (12) does not move.

Description

  The present invention relates to a latch for a door and a lock. The present invention has particular application for doors in warehouses and storage facilities, including but not limited to self-storage facilities. Although the present invention is described herein with reference to a self-storage facility, this is for illustration only and the present invention is not limited to this example.

  Self-storage facilities usually consist of a building with a number of compartmentalized units in which space tenants can store their items. Each unit typically has a door to access the interior space and can be locked to protect the stored items. The doors of each unit usually open in the direction of the hallway, which connects to other hallways to allow users access to their storage space and a trolley with their items Allow access along the corridor.

  These units are usually built in one of several standard dimensions to allow repeatable modular construction and rapid installation. In order to take advantage of the maximum usable space, the corridor is relatively narrow. However, door handles, fixtures and locks often protrude outwardly from the door into the corridor, causing safety problems and preventing trolley movement. In addition, the door handle and the fixture are located apart, thereby complicating the problem. Currently there is no satisfactory way to address these issues.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a door fixture assembly that can be used with a door that at least partially overcomes one or more of the above problems.

In one aspect, the present invention generally relates to a door fixture assembly,
A base plate with a grip opening;
Tongue with protruding gripping part;
A rear guide fixed to the base plate for holding the tongue portion installed and held on the base plate; and a handle member fixed to the base plate, and the grip portion protrudes through the grip opening when assembled. The door fixing bracket assembly in which the tongue portion installed and held is slidable between a laterally extended position and a non-extended position with respect to the base plate.

In a preferred form, the base plate is provided with a recess with a raised peripheral lip portion. The grip opening and handle member are preferably located in a recessed area of the base plate.
The base plate is preferably substantially rectangular. More preferably, the base plate is substantially rectangular with one end being curved or arcuate. Preferably, the tongue extends laterally from the curved or arcuate end.

  Preferably, the base plate comprises at least one plate lug having an opening and an associated grip lug having an opening, and when the tongue is extended laterally, each opening is Aligned, thereby allowing padlocks or the like to be placed through the openings to lock the tongue against the base plate. More preferably, there are two plate ears each having an opening and two accompanying grip ears each having an opening, and when the tongue is extended laterally, each corresponding plate ear metal opening The grip lug openings are aligned to provide two position options for locking the fixture assembly.

The two plate lugs and the two grip lugs preferably provide a locked position when the fixture assembly assembled with the base plate is in either the normal position or the inverted position, and the right hand door and the left hand It arrange | positions so that it may correspond to an opening door.
Preferably, the grip portion is held in a grip opening, and movement of the grip portion is limited by the opposing peripheral edge of the grip opening.

The base plate is preferably fixable to the back guide by one or more fasteners. Preferably, the base plate is fixable to the back guide by four fasteners that can be placed near the corners of the substantially rectangular base plate. Preferably, the fastener is a bolt including a lock nut. Preferably, the fastener is also used to fix the door fixture assembly to the door.
Preferably, the handle member is positionable adjacent to the curved end of the base plate. Preferably, the handle member is substantially arcuate with an internal recess and acts as a hand grip. Preferably, one or more of the fasteners that secure the base plate to the back guide secure the handle member to the base plate.

Preferably, there is a keyed lock that can be attached to the base plate and provides an alternative or complementary lock. The keyed lock preferably locks the tongue portion to the base plate. The keyed lock is preferably disposed between the grip opening and the handle member. The keyed lock is preferably a bezel-type lock.
The door fixture assembly of this aspect preferably includes different combinations and permutations of the preferred and optional features described above.
Preferably, the door fixing bracket assembly can be used for a swing door, a slide door, and a roller door.

In another aspect, the present invention is generally a door comprising a door fixture assembly as described above. This aspect includes all variations and combinations of the door fixture assembly as described above.
Preferably, the door is configured to position the door fixture assembly so that the peripheral lip of the base plate is substantially flush with the door surface when assembled and attached to the door. With a recess.

Preferably, the door has one or more reinforcing members that extend across the width of the door. More preferably, it can be disposed within the door frame and is at least partially positioned and secured by one or more fasteners that fasten the door fixture assembly to the door. There is at least one reinforcing member.
To facilitate a further understanding of the invention, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a schematic front side view of a preferred embodiment of a door fixing bracket assembly in an assembled state. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of a door fixing bracket assembly in a preferred mode in an assembled state. FIG. 3 is a schematic rear side view of the door fixture assembly in a preferred mode in the assembled state. FIG. 4 is a schematic rear view of the door fixing bracket assembly in a preferred mode in the assembled state. FIG. 5 is a schematic right side view of the door fixing bracket assembly of a preferred mode in the assembled state. FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of the door fixture assembly in a preferred mode in the assembled state. FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the door fixing bracket assembly in the assembled state. FIG. 8 is a schematic front view of a door provided with a door fixing bracket assembly of a preferred mode in an assembled state. FIG. 9 is a schematic rear view of a door provided with a door fixing bracket assembly of a preferred mode in an assembled state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Referring to FIGS . 1-6, a door fixture assembly in an assembled state is shown, including a base plate 11, a tongue 12, a back guide 13 and a handle 14. The base plate 11 is substantially rectangular with a curved end 16. The base plate 11 has a raised peripheral lip 17. The base plate 11 has a grip opening 18 from which a grip portion 19 from the tongue 12 projects. The grip portion 19 can move within the grip opening 18, when the grip portion 19 is in the forward position, the tongue portion 12 is extended laterally, and when the grip portion 19 is in the rearward position, the tongue portion 12 is Have been withdrawn.

  Plate lugs 20, 21 are formed in the area of the base plate 11 which is punched and bent. Each of these plate lugs 20, 21 has an opening 22. There are also two grip lugs 23 and 24 that extend laterally from the opposite ends of the grip portion 19 in the opposite direction. Each of the grip metal ears 23 and 24 has an opening 25. When the grip portion 19 is moved forward, the tongue is stretched sideways and the plate ears 20 and 21 overlap the grip ears 23 and 24, respectively, thereby aligning the openings 22 and 25 to a padlock or other Can be attached.

The handle 14 is disposed adjacent to the curved end 16. The handle 14 has a recess 29 and serves as a finger grip that supports opening and closing of the door. The handle 14 is preferably made of a plastic material. The handle 14 is shaped symmetrically so that when the handle 14 is secured to the base plate 11, the base plate 11 can be inverted and the handle 14 can provide a similar function.
The back guide 13 can be disposed on the rear surface of the base plate 11. The back guide 13 is substantially elongated with a longitudinal channel 30 that houses the tongue 12. The tongue 12 is held by the back guide 13 during assembly.

  The tongue 12 is a substantially elongated arm that includes a grip portion 9 at one end and a bent area 31 at the opposite end. Still referring to FIG. 7, the grip portion 19 includes a two-part grip section 32 with a grip support 33 having laterally extending grip ears 23, 24. The tongue 12 also has a locking opening 36 through which the locking pin can protrude. The handle 14 and the back guide 13 are fixed to the base plate 11 by fasteners 33 and nuts 34 at the assembly position. Fasteners 33 and nuts 34 are also used to attach the fixture assembly 10 to the door.

  Also shown in the figure is a lockable lock housing 35 located substantially centrally on the base plate 11. Additional safety can be provided for attaching the bezel lock to the lockable lock housing 35 to lock the fixture assembly 10. In the lockable lock housing 35, the base plate 11 has an opening through which the locking pin can protrude from the bezel-type lock through the tongue opening 36.

  The door fixing bracket assembly 10 can be disposed on the right or left side of the door depending on how the door is opened. The door fixing bracket assembly 10 is disposed so that the curved end portion 16 is adjacent to the opening edge of the door. Since the design of the door fixing bracket assembly is symmetric, the same door fixing bracket assembly 10 can be used for both left-hand opening and right-hand opening by inverting the door fixing bracket assembly 10. Design symmetry is substantially present in the base plate 11, the grip portion 19 and the accompanying plate ear metal 20, 21, and the handle 14. The door fixing bracket assembly 10 does not need to have right and left door fixing brackets, and has an advantage that only one door fixing bracket assembly is required.

  With reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the door 40 with the door fixture assembly 10 attached thereto is shown. FIG. 8 shows the front surface 41 of the door 40. The door fixture assembly 10 is disposed in a recess (not shown) in the front surface 41 of the door 40 so that the lip 17 of the door fixture assembly 10 is substantially flush with the front surface 41. It has become. Since the door fixing bracket assembly 10 is substantially flush with the front surface 41, an outwardly extending protrusion that walks near the door 40 or causes injury or obstruction to persons attempting to open it. Or there are no sharp edges. Further, the flush finish provided by the door fixture assembly 10 is more aesthetically pleasing compared to current fixtures.

  In FIG. 9, the rear side 42 of the door 40 is shown. The door 40 is reinforced by three horizontally disposed ribs 43 that are spaced apart from each other. The rib 43 is substantially U-shaped with an internal channel. The rib 43 is disposed adjacent to the top of the door 40, the bottom of the door 40, and substantially at the center of the door 40. The central rib 45 is partially positioned and fixed by the mounting fastener 33 and the nut 34 for the door fixing bracket assembly 10. By fastening with the fasteners 33 and the nuts 34, the central rib 45 can be placed by mounting directly rather than sliding it from either the upper end or the lower end. By using fasteners 33 and nuts 34, it is not necessary for the central rib 45 to fit snugly between the opposite door ends, thereby positioning the central rib 45 for fastening or gluing. Problems associated with it are avoided.

Advantages A preferred aspect of the present invention provides a door comprising a fixture, handle and locking device in a single assembly. Furthermore, the preferable aspect of the fixing bracket assembly is provided with a recess so as not to protrude into the hallway or to prevent passage along the hallway. The preferred embodiment of the fixture assembly can be turned over to accommodate both right-handed and left-handed doors.

Variations While all of the above and other modifications and variations to the examples are obvious as would be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, they have been presented as demonstrative examples of the present invention. Will naturally be understood to fall within the broad scope and spirit of the present invention as described herein.
Throughout the detailed description and claims of this specification, the term “comprise” and variations of that term such as “comprises” and “comprising” are intended to be used as other additions, components, integers or steps. Is not intended to be excluded.

Claims (20)

A base plate with a grip opening;
Tongue with a protruding grip part;
A rear guide fixed to the base plate for holding the tongue portion on the base plate; and a handle member fixed to the base plate, wherein the grip portion protrudes through the grip opening when assembled. The door fixing bracket assembly, wherein the tongue portion installed and held is slidable between a laterally extended position and a non-extended position with respect to the base plate.   The door fixing bracket assembly according to claim 1, wherein the base plate includes a raised peripheral lip portion and is provided with a recess.   The door fixture assembly of claim 2, wherein the grip opening and handle member are located in a recessed area of the base plate.   The door fixture assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base plate has one end that is curved or arcuate and is substantially rectangular.   The door fixing bracket assembly according to claim 4, wherein the tongue portion extends laterally from a curved or arcuate end.   The base plate comprises at least one plate lug having an opening and an associated grip lug having an opening, and when the tongue is extended sideways, the respective openings are aligned so that the padlock and the like pass through the opening. The door fixing bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the door fixing bracket assembly can be disposed and locked to the base plate.   The base plate comprises two plate ears each having an opening and two associated grip ears each having an opening, and when the tongue is extended sideways, each corresponding plate ear opening and grip The door bracket assembly of claim 6, wherein the ear metal openings are aligned to provide two position options for locking the bracket assembly.   To accommodate right and left hand doors, two plate and two grip lugs are locked when the bracket assembly assembled with the base plate is in either the normal or inverted position The door fastener assembly of claim 7, wherein the door fixture assembly is arranged to provide a position.   The door fixing bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the grip portion is held in the grip opening, and the movement of the grip portion is restricted by the opposing peripheral edge of the grip opening.   The door fixture assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the base plate is fixable to the back guide by one or more fasteners.   The door fixing bracket assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 10, wherein the base plate is fixable to the back guide by four fasteners that can be arranged near the corners of the substantially rectangular base plate.   12. A door bracket assembly according to claim 11, wherein the fastener is also used to secure the door bracket assembly to the door.   The door fixing bracket assembly according to any one of claims 4 to 12, wherein the handle member can be disposed adjacent to the curved end of the base plate.   14. The door fixture assembly of claim 13, wherein the handle member is substantially arcuate with an internal recess and acts as a hand grip.   The door fixture assembly of claim 10, wherein one or more of the fasteners that secure the base plate to the back guide secure the handle member to the base plate.   16. A door fixture assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein there is a keyed lock that is attachable to the base plate and provides an alternative or complementary lock.   A door comprising the door fixing bracket assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 16.   A door comprising the door fixture assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 16, wherein when the peripheral lip of the base plate is assembled and attached to the door, substantially the surface of the door. A door having a recess for arranging the door fixing bracket assembly so as to be on the same plane.   19. A door according to claim 17 or 18, wherein the door has one or more reinforcing members extending across the width of the door.   At least one positionable in the door frame and at least partially positioned and secured by one or more fasteners that fasten the door fixture assembly to the door; 20. A door according to claim 19, wherein there are two reinforcing members.

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