20240026715. FLUSH BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH BOLT-CONTAINED SPRING simplified abstract (Overhead Door Corporation)
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FLUSH BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH BOLT-CONTAINED SPRING
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Inventor(s)
Federico Romero of Corpus Christi TX (US)
FLUSH BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH BOLT-CONTAINED SPRING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240026715 titled 'FLUSH BOLT ASSEMBLY WITH BOLT-CONTAINED SPRING
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a flush bolt assembly that includes a latch bolt with a head and a body. The body has an interior cavity with walls, and a guide slot is formed in a pair of sidewalls. The assembly also includes a sleeve with a through hole for a pin. A biasing member is placed within the interior cavity to store energy when compressed between the sleeve and the latch bolt.
- The latch bolt has a head and a body with an interior cavity.
- The body has walls that define the interior cavity.
- A guide slot is formed in a pair of sidewalls of the latch bolt.
- A sleeve is included in the assembly, which has a through hole for a pin.
- A biasing member is placed within the interior cavity of the latch bolt.
- The biasing member stores energy when compressed between the sleeve and the latch bolt.
Potential Applications:
- This flush bolt assembly can be used in various types of doors, such as interior doors or cabinet doors.
- It can be applied in residential, commercial, or industrial settings where flush bolts are needed for securing doors.
Problems Solved:
- The flush bolt assembly provides a secure and reliable mechanism for locking doors.
- The guide slot in the latch bolt allows for smooth and accurate movement of the bolt.
- The biasing member ensures consistent and effective compression between the sleeve and the latch bolt.
Benefits:
- The assembly offers improved security by providing a sturdy latch bolt mechanism.
- The guide slot enhances the ease of use and installation of the flush bolt assembly.
- The biasing member ensures reliable and consistent energy storage for the latch bolt.
Original Abstract Submitted
a flush bolt assembly includes a latch bolt that has a head and a body. the body has an interior cavity that is defined by a plurality of walls. a guide slot is formed in a pair of sidewalls. the assembly also includes a sleeve that defines a through hole that is configured to receive a pin. a biasing member is disposed within the interior cavity, and it is configured to store energy upon being compressed between the sleeve and the latch bolt.