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WO2025184329A1 - Ensembles poignée-serrures électromécaniques modulaires - Google Patents

Ensembles poignée-serrures électromécaniques modulaires

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WO2025184329A1
WO2025184329A1 PCT/US2025/017565 US2025017565W WO2025184329A1 WO 2025184329 A1 WO2025184329 A1 WO 2025184329A1 US 2025017565 W US2025017565 W US 2025017565W WO 2025184329 A1 WO2025184329 A1 WO 2025184329A1
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Michael O. Misner
Matthew Schroll
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/002—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle
    • E05B13/004—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle by locking the spindle, follower, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/002—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/10—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
    • E05B13/106—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle for handles pivoted about an axis perpendicular to the wing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B1/00—Knobs or handles for wings; Knobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
    • E05B1/0092—Moving otherwise than only rectilinearly or only rotatively
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
    • E05B13/10—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used formed by a lock arranged in the handle
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B1/00—Knobs or handles for wings; Knobs, handles, or press buttons for locks or latches on wings
    • E05B1/0015—Knobs or handles which do not operate the bolt or lock, e.g. non-movable; Mounting thereof
    • E05B2001/0023—Knobs or handles which do not operate the bolt or lock, e.g. non-movable; Mounting thereof being movable into a non-operating position, e.g. foldable towards the mounting plane
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B2047/0084—Key or electric means; Emergency release
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B2047/0084—Key or electric means; Emergency release
    • E05B2047/0086—Emergency release, e.g. key or electromagnet
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
    • E05B83/16—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets
    • E05B83/22—Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for luggage compartments at the side of the vehicle, e.g. of buses or camper vans
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
    • E05B85/10—Handles
    • E05B85/107—Pop-out handles, e.g. sliding outwardly before rotation

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to lockable handle assemblies, and more specifically to lockable handle assembly for opening and fixedly closing doors.
  • Handle assemblies generally have a pivotable handle on the door that moves a latch for releasing a catch that locks that door.
  • the catch is a fixed component mounted on the door frame or body
  • the latch is a movable component that fits into the catch when the door is closed.
  • the handle assemblies can include a cam that is rotated when the handle is turned or pulled. The cam drives the latch towards or away from the catch, thereby assisting the opening and closing of the door. For example, when the cam drives the latch away from the catch, the latch releases from the catch and allows the door to open.
  • the devices, systems, and methods for both manually and remotely unlocking a handle assembly for doors, cabinets or drawers disclosed herein provide users a number of beneficial technical effects and a more desirable manufacturer and user experience as compared to known mechanically lockable handles or lockable handles that are mechanically lockable and have an electric lockable feature added that extends beyond the footprint or envelope of the handle and possibly require separate mounting hardware.
  • Such benefits include, without limitation, compact design, greater convenience, being less expensive and less time-consuming to install, being easier to operate and maintain, requiring fewer modifications to vehicles or cabinets, such as medical cabinets, to which they are attached and/or to the vehicle accessories or the medical cabinets themselves, and making attaching the vehicle accessories to vehicles less likely to violate vehicle warranty conditions.
  • Electronically operated locking mechanisms for locking handles offer greater convenience for operation, especially remote operation, by the operator.
  • the operator may have a key fob, or remote handle or button with a switch nearby to operate a remote locking feature for a handle or plurality of handles on a single vehicle.
  • a mechanical opening means may also be incorporated into the latch on the base of the handle assembly on the inside of the door to enhance safety and usability.
  • a lockable handle assembly for a door of a confined space.
  • the lockable handle assembly includes a latch assembly including a latch arm and a cam configured to travel about a first axis and drive the latch arm between a closed position and an open position.
  • the latch arm is configured to capture a catch of the door in the closed position and release the catch in the open position.
  • the lockable handle assembly also includes a key assembly including a keyway arm arranged on a key way, the key way arm configured to be rotated, by rotation of the keyway, about the second axis between a locked key position and an unlocked key position.
  • the key way arm when in the locked key position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and, when in an unlocked key position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the lockable handle assembly also includes an electromechanical assembly comprising a solenoid actuator and an actuator arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to drive the actuator arm about a third axis between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the actuator arm when in the locked actuator position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and, when in an unlocked actuator position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the key way arm when rotated by the keyway to the unlocked key position, is configured to drive the actuator arm to the unlocked actuator position.
  • the actuator arm is configured to be driven to the locked actuator position independently of the key way.
  • the lockable handle assembly further includes a base and a handle, wherein the base comprises a first side opposite a second side, wherein the handle is arranged on the first side and the latch is arranged on the second side, wherein the handle comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is configured to pivot about a fourth axis at the first end, based on an operator movement to overcome a biasing force towards a closed handle position, from the closed handle position to an open handle position, and wherein the pivoting from the closed handle position to the open handle position rotates the cam about the first axis, driving the latch arm from the closed position to the open position.
  • the second and third axis are perpendicular, and the actuator arm includes an extending arm configured to interfere with the travel of the cam in the locked actuator position and a slot configured to receive the key way arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to receive exert a translational force on the post resulting in translation of the extension towards the cam; and the key way arm. during a translation of the actuator arm to the locked actuator position by the solenoid actuator, maintains a fixed position in the slot relative to the keyway.
  • the second and third axis are perpendicular
  • the actuator arm includes an extending arm configured to interfere with the travel of the cam in the locked actuator position, the extending arm rotatably coupled to a stop plate received in the key way arm.
  • a first side of the stop plate, in the unlocked actuator position abuts a wall of the key way arm; and a second side of the stop plate, when rotated to the unlocked key way position by the keyw ay, is configured to drive the actuator arm to the unlocked actuator position.
  • the second and third axis are perpendicular to each other, the keyway arm is arranged between the keyway and the actuator arm, the keyw ay arm is coupled to the actuator arm at a coupling point, and the keyw ay arm includes a kicker configured to extend vertically relative to the coupling point.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to exert a translational force on the actuator arm resulting in a rotation of the keyway arm; the kicker, during the rotation of the key way arm by the key way to the unlocked key position, drives the extending arm to the unlocked actuator position; and the key way, during the translation of the actuator arm to the locked actuator position by the solenoid actuator, maintains a fixed position.
  • the cam is configured to travel about the first axis via linear travel, wherein a cam arm extends from a post arranged in a groove of the cam to the a common linkage, and wherein the common linkage couples both the keyway arm and the actuator arm to the cam arm and is configured to drive the travel of the cam arm based on either a rotational force exerted by the key way arm or a translational exerted force by the actuator arm on the common linkage.
  • the key way arm is further configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis by contacting a locking foot of the latch assembly
  • the actuator arm is further configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis by contacting the same locking foot of the latch assembly.
  • the solenoid actuator includes a double solenoid coil arrangement, wherein a solenoid is biased towards a current position on either end of the solenoid activation.
  • Some instances of the lockable handle assembly include a bracket affixed to the second side of the base, wherein the bracket projects away from the second side and above a key way arm, and wherein the solenoid actuator is affixed to the bracket.
  • a system for a lockable handle assembly for mounting into a recess in a door includes a base including a first side and a second side opposite the first side.
  • the system also includes a handle arranged on the first side and including a first end and a second end. The second end is configured to pivot about a third axis at the first end from the closed handle position to an open handle position.
  • the system also includes a latch assembly arranged on the second side, the latch assembly including a latch arm and a cam configured to travel about a first axis and drive the latch arm between a closed position and an open position.
  • the latch arm is configured to capture a catch of the door in the closed position and release the catch in the open position.
  • the pivoting from the closed handle position to the open handle position rotates the cam about the first axis, driving the latch arm from the closed position to the open position.
  • the system also includes a key assembly including a keyway arm arranged on a keyway, the key way arm configured to be rotated, by rotation of the key way, about the second axis between a locked key position and an unlocked key position.
  • the key way arm when in the locked key position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and, when in an unlocked key position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the system also includes an electromechanical assembly including a solenoid actuator and an actuator arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to drive the actuator arm about a third axis between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the actuator arm when in the locked actuator position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and, when in an unlocked actuator position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the key way arm when rotated by the keyway to the unlocked key position, is configured to drive the actuator arm to the unlocked actuator position.
  • the actuator arm is configured to be driven to the locked actuator position independently of the keyway.
  • Examples may include one of the following features, or any combination thereof.
  • the actuator arm includes a grooved post projecting away from the second side and towards the solenoid actuator, an extending arm configured to interfere w ith the travel of the cam in the locked actuator position, and a slot configured to receive the key way arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to receive the post and exert a rotational force on the post resulting in rotation of the extension; and the key way arm, during a rotation of the actuator arm to the locked actuator position by the solenoid actuator, maintains a fixed position in the slot relative to the keyway.
  • the second and third axis are perpendicular
  • the actuator arm includes an extending arm configured to interfere with the travel of the cam in the locked actuator position and a slot configured to receive the key way arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to receive exert a translational force on the post resulting in translation of the extension towards the cam; and the key w ay arm, during a translation of the actuator arm to the locked actuator position by the solenoid actuator, maintains a fixed position in the slot relative to the keyway.
  • the actuator arm includes an extending arm configured to interfere with the travel of the cam in the locked actuator position, the extending arm rotatably coupled to a stop plate received in the key way arm.
  • a first side of the stop plate, in the unlocked actuator position, abuts a wall of the keyway arm; and a second side of the stop plate, when rotated to the unlocked keywayposition by the keyway, is configured to drive the actuator arm to the unlocked actuator position.
  • the second and third axis are perpendicular to each other
  • the key way arm is arranged between the key way and the actuator arm
  • the key way arm is coupled to the actuator arm at a coupling point
  • the key way arm includes a kicker configured to extend vertically relative to the coupling point.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to exert a translational force on the actuator arm resulting in a rotation of the key way arm; the kicker, during the rotation of the key way arm by the key way to the unlocked key position, drives the extending arm to the unlocked actuator position; and the keyway, during the translation of the actuator arm to the locked actuator position by the solenoid actuator, maintains a fixed position.
  • the cam is configured to travel about the first axis via linear travel, wherein a cam arm extends from a post arranged in a groove of the cam to the a common linkage, and wherein the common linkage couples both the key way arm and the actuator arm to the cam arm and is configured to drive the travel of the cam arm based on either a rotational force exerted by the key way arm or a translational exerted force by the actuator arm on the common linkage.
  • the keyway arm is further configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis by contacting a locking foot of the latch assembly
  • the actuator arm is further configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis by contacting the same structure of the latch assembly.
  • the solenoid actuator includes a double solenoid coil arrangement, wherein a solenoid is biased towards a current position on either end of the solenoid activation.
  • Some instances of the system include a bracket affixed to the second side of the base, wherein the bracket projects away from the second side and above a key way arm, and wherein the solenoid actuator is affixed to the bracket.
  • the base is mounted in the recess in the door for opening and lockably closing the door to a confined space with the door having a first outer surface and the space having an interior wall, and wherein the handle is substantially parallel with the first outer surface in the closed handle condition, and wherein the handle is configured to pivot away from the first outer surface to the open handle position based on an applied operator movement overcoming a biasing force.
  • the electromechanical assembly is further configured to receive a remote actuation signal issued by an operator, and wherein the electromechanical assembly is further configured to activate the solenoid actuator from the locked actuator position to the unlocked actuator position based on the remote actuation signal.
  • a lockable handle assembly for a door of a confined space.
  • the lockable handle assembly includes a latch assembly comprising a latch arm and a cam configured to travel about a first axis and drive the latch arm between a closed position and an open position.
  • the latch arm is configured to capture a catch of the door in the closed position and release the catch in the open position.
  • the handle assembly also includes a key assembly including a keyway arm arranged on a key way, the keyway arm configured to be rotated, by rotation of the keyway, about the second axis between a locked key position and an unlocked key position.
  • the key way arm when in the locked key position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and.
  • the handle assembly when in an unlocked key position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the handle assembly also includes an electromechanical assembly including a solenoid actuator and an actuator arm.
  • the solenoid actuator is configured to drive the actuator arm about a third axis between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the actuator arm when in the locked actuator position, is configured to interfere with the travel of the cam about the first axis and, when in an unlocked actuator position, is configured to allow free travel of the cam about the first axis.
  • the key way arm and the actuator arm configured to indirectly drive each other.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a utility truck with various handle assemblies associated with cargo doors according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 2A-2H show front and back views of four latch handle assemblies with electro-mechanical locking features according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 3 is an exploded view of whale tail handle assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a T-Handle handle assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is an exploded view of a small paddle handle assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a large paddle handle assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a second T-Handle assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure can solve an existing need in the field for remote actuated lockable handle assemblies that can be retrofit onto existing handle assemblies.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure address this need by providing devices, systems, and methods for opening latches that are compact, provide users more convenience, are less expensive and less time-consuming to install, are easier to operate and maintain, and require fewer modifications to vehicles, motor homes, trailers or cabinets to which they are attached and/or to the vehicle accessories themselves.
  • One or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide locking handle assemblies that are modularly constructed with both a mechanical key way and an integral electrically powered actuator mounted on the base of the handle assembly that can lock the assembly.
  • a lockable handle such as a spring biased handle or T-Handle in a contiguous housing with a similar footprint or package size can provide for ease of manufacture and reduction of space.
  • one or more embodiments of the present disclosure can provide a replacement or retrofit for an existing lockable handle assembly that incorporates a mechanical locking and unlocking means.
  • the electrical portion of the locking and unlocking means can fit in the same basic overall package, volume, or envelope of the handle assembly for the mechanical lock and do not require mounting separately to the door or drawer.
  • FIG. 1 shows a utility truck 10 having a plurality of cargo doors 11 with a handle assembly 12 associate with each door.
  • Each door 11 can releasably contain a compartment 13 (e.g., a confined space) on one side of the compartment 13, where the compartment 13 can store valuable parts or tools which can be locked when parts or tools are not being removed or replaced in the compartment 13.
  • Each door handle 12 can include a mechanical key way for locking the door 11 in the closed position shown in FIG. 1.
  • each compartment 13 has a separately keyed handle assembly 12.
  • the tumblers of the key ways can each be configured to be operated by a unique key and/or be configured to be operated by a master key for opening all of the doors.
  • handle assemblies 12 can be used on a single utility body for utility and aesthetic reasons, but handle assemblies 12 can also be used in other use cases for handle and latch assemblies, such as other cabinets, medical cabinets, and other contained spaces (e.g., vehicular special equipment like truck cap doors and windows).
  • an internally wired handle assembly 12 e.g., an electromechanical assembly separate from the mechanical key way operation
  • the handle assembly 12 can also be unlocked and locked remotely by a push button that causes a control signal to be issued to the electromechanical assembly.
  • a push button that causes a control signal to be issued to the electromechanical assembly.
  • an operator can use a push button on a fob kept in the operator’s pocket to send (e.g.. issue) a remote actuation signal to the electromechanical assembly.
  • the electromechanical assembly can then activate, based on received the remote actuation signal, a solenoid actuator of the electromechanical assembly to move a locking mechanism of the electromechanical assembly from a locked position to an unlocked position.
  • a single fob push button activation can unlock all the handle assemblies 12 on a truck 10.
  • the operator could then remove tools and equipment from various compartments 13, then shut the doors 11 close after accessing the compartment 13, and then lock all of the handle assemblies 12 with a second push button at the end, saving themselves time and effort by not fumbling with a key for each compartment 13.
  • the handle assemblies 12 can be mounted into a recess on the corresponding door.
  • the door 11 can include an outer surface facing away from the utility body 10 and an inner surface (e.g.. an interior wall) facing into the compartment 13.
  • the handle assembly 12 can be mounted in the recess such that the handle assembly 12, when in the closed position, is substantially coplanar with the outer surface of the door 12 (e.g., parallel to a plane of the door's outer surface).
  • the handle of the handle assembly 12 can also be biased towards the closed position (e.g. via a spring internal to the handle assembly 12), for example to ensure the door 11 remains in the closed position when the compartment is not being accessed (e.g., during transit of the utility body 10).
  • a handle of the handle assembly 12 can be pivoted away from the outer surface of door 11 (e.g., no longer coplanar with the door 11) by operator movement overcoming the biasing force. Once pivoted away from the outer surface plane towards an open position, the handle can be biased to the open position.
  • the handle can be pivoted about a first axis parallel to the plane of the outer surface of the door 11 to the open position. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the handle can also be rotated about an axis perpendicular (e.g., normal) to the plane of the door 11 at the open position as an additional second step required to open the door. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the handle can be pivoted about the axis perpendicular to the door 1 1 from the closed position to the open position without pivoting about the plane parallel to the door’s outer surface or before pivoting the handle about the axis parallel to the outer surface. The door 11 can then be pulled open, the compartment accessed, the door 11 closed, and steps performed to open the door 11 can be reversed to put the handle back in the closed position.
  • an axis perpendicular e.g., normal
  • FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 3 show an embodiment of a T-handle (e.g., whale tail) handle assembly 200.
  • the handle assembly 200 includes a handle 202 with a first end and a second end arranged on a first side of a base 204.
  • the first side of base 204 is configured to be facing away from a compartment (e.g.. compartment 13) when mounted on the door for operator access when the compartment is closed.
  • the handle 202 is configured to be pivoted about at least axis 205’ located at the second end of the handle, aw ay from the door's outer surface, and can be further configured to rotate about axis 207’ (shown normal to the page) to achieve the open handle position.
  • the base 204 includes a second side configured to face tow ards a compartment and/or an interior wall of a door when mounted in the recess of the door.
  • the assembly 200 includes a cam 206, striker 208, key way assembly, and a double latching solenoid assembly 210 mounted on a bracket 212.
  • the striker 208 (which can be an extension of cam 206) is shown in the locked position, configured to be caught by a catch mounted on an interior wall of the door and/or compartment.
  • the cam 206 is configured to be rotated by movement of the handle 202 from the closed position to the open position, and when rotated, the cam is configured to drive the striker out of the catch thereby moving the handle to the open position.
  • the bracket 212 supports and positions the solenoid assembly 210 and is directly mounted on the second side of the base 204 of the handle assembly substantially within the footprint or envelope of the handle assembly 200 itself.
  • the bracket 212 and solenoid assembly 210 can provide modularity and a single mounting to the handle assembly 200. Accordingly, it is easily retrofittable in locations in which previous handle assemblies 200 based only on the key way assembly were used while also providing remote operation of the locking feature of the handle assembly 200.
  • the handle assembly 200 includes a latch assembly, keyway assembly, and electromechanical assembly on a second side of the base 202.
  • the latch assembly includes a spring 226, cam 206, and striker 208 (e.g., latch arm).
  • the spring 226 is configured to assist in the biasing of the handle 202 and opening the door.
  • the spring 226 can act as a draw latch that pulls the cam and striker in so that when an operator opens the handle, the spring pushes the handle out.
  • the cam 206 is integral and/or affixed to the striker 208 such that a rotation of the cam 206 (e.g., about axis 222’) results in travel of the striker 208 (e.g., rotationally drives the striker 13) about axis 222’ towards a catch into the closed position or away from a catch towards an open position.
  • a catch receives and captures the striker 208, and when rotated towards the open position, the catch releases the striker 208.
  • the handle axis 207’ can be the same as axis 222’.
  • the key way assembly includes the key way arm 224 and the key way 220.
  • the key way arm 224 includes an extension and a cavity, where the cavity is configured to receive a keyway post 232 for fixing the keyway arm 224 to the key way 220.
  • the key way arm 224 is fixed to the keyway 220 such that a rotation of the key way 220 (e.g.. via operation insertion of a key at a first end of a slot of key way 220 and subsequent rotation of key) can cause a corresponding rotation of the key way arm 224 and extension.
  • an operator can rotate the keyway arm 224 about an axis 238’ between the locked keyway position and the unlocked key way position.
  • the locked keyway position is achieved when the key way arm 224 interferes with the rotation of cam 206.
  • the key way arm 224 when the key way is unlocked, can be positioned as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the extension can then be rotated to drive the actuator arm 240 into a saddle 260 that aligns the actuator arm with the cam locking foot (e.g.
  • cam 206 integral and/or affixed to cam 206) and hinder and/or prevent the travel of cam 206 (e.g., rotation) about the axis 222’ from the locked position to the unlocked position.
  • the unlocked key way position is achieved when the key way arm 224 is rotated away from the locking foot, allowing free travel of the cam 206 about the axis 222'.
  • the electromechanical assembly includes the actuator arm 240 and solenoid actuator 250.
  • the actuator arm 240 includes post 242, an extension 244, a slot 246, and a cavity'.
  • the post 242 projects towards the solenoid actuator 250 and can be received by the solenoid actuator 250 so that the solenoid actuator 250 can exert a translational force on the actuator arm 240.
  • the post 242 can include planar surfaces or cavities (e.g.. grooves) in a hexagonal or non-geometric shape that can be driven by a solenoid actuator 250.
  • the actuator arm 240 When the solenoids activate and the solenoid actuator 250 drives the post, the actuator arm 240 translates about (e.g., along) axis 251’ (e.g., perpendicular to axis 238’).
  • the extension 244 as part of the actuator arm 240, is then driven about axis 251 ’ between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the locked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 240 (e.g., via the extension 244) is seated in the saddle 260 for the cam locking foot and interferes w ith the rotation of cam 206.
  • the extension 244 can then engage the cam locking foot 260 and hinder and/or prevent the travel of cam 206 about the axis 222’ from the locked position to the unlocked position.
  • the unlocked actuator position is achieved when the solenoid actuator 205 drives the actuator arm 240 into the unlocked actuator position and the actuator arm 240 is pulled away from the locking foot, allowing free travel of the cam 206 about the axis 222’.
  • the solenoid actuator 250 can include a double solenoid coil arrangement, where a coil is provided at each end of the solenoid action, allowing the solenoid to be biased towards a current position on either end of the solenoid activation.
  • the slot 246 of actuator arm 240 is configured to receive the keyway arm 224, and the screw 262 and washer 264 are configured to rotatably couple the actuator arm 240 to the key way arm 224.
  • the key way arm 224 is received in the slot of the actuator arm 240, the key way arm 224 and the actuator arm 240 are configured to move independently or dependently of each other.
  • w hen actuator arm is in the unlocked position and the key way arm 224 is driven by rotation of the key way 220 (e.g., clockwise), the actuator arm 240 abuts the key way arm 224 (e.g., on the side of the key way arm 224 facing the cam 206) and is driven to overcome the biasing of the solenoid actuator 250 by the same rotation of the key way 220 resulting in the key way arm 224 and actuator arm 240 traveling together (e.g., dependently).
  • the actuator arm 240 is driven by the solenoid actuator 250 from the unlocked to the locked position, however, the extension 244 of the actuator arm 240 can slide towards the saddle 260 while the key way 220 remains stationary' (e.g., pointed as shown in FIG.
  • the open slot 246 of the actuator arm 240 travels around the key way arm 224 (e.g., independently of each other).
  • the slot 246 provides unidirectional free play between the key way arm 224 and the actuator arm 240, allowing the keyway arm 224 to drive the actuator arm 240 to the unlocked position and the actuator arm 240 to travel to the locked or unlocked position without driving the key way 220 when the key way arm 224 is in the unlocked position.
  • the screw 262 helps to couple the actuator arm 240 and key way arm 224
  • the washer 264 can reduce friction when actuator arm 240 rotates relative to key way arm 224 and/or ensure the key way arm 224 is properly elevated in actuator arm 240 to correspond to the height of slot 246.
  • the bowed leaf spring 248 can provide biasing forces on either end of the key way arm 224 and/or actuator arm 240 rotations to avoid undesired movement between the locked and unlocked positions.
  • FIGS. 2C, 2D, and 4 show an embodiment of a T-handle assembly 300.
  • the handle assembly 300 includes a handle 302 with a first end and a second end arranged on a first side of a base 304.
  • the first side of base 304 is configured to be facing away from a compartment when mounted on the door for operator access when a compartment is closed.
  • the handle 302 is configured to be pivoted about at least axis 305’ located at the second end of the handle, away from the door’s outer surface, and can be further configured to rotate about axis 307’ (shown normal to the page) to achieve the open handle position.
  • axis 307’ shown normal to the page
  • the base 304 includes a second side configured to face towards compartment 13 and/or an interior wall of door 13 when mounted in the recess of door 13.
  • the assembly 300 includes a cam 306, striker 308, key way assembly, and a double latching solenoid assembly 310 mounted on a bracket 312.
  • the striker 308 (which can be an extension of cam 306) is shown in the locked position abutting receiver 311, configured to be caught by a catch mounted on an interior wall of the door and/or compartment 13.
  • the cam 306 is configured to be rotated by movement of the handle 302 from the closed position to the open position, and when rotated, the cam is configured to drive the striker 308 out of the catch thereby moving the handle assembly 302 to the open position.
  • the bracket 312 shown surrounding the solenoid actuator 310, supports and positions the solenoid assembly 310 and is directly mounted on the second side of the base 304 of the handle assembly 300 substantially within the footprint or envelope of the handle assembly 300 itself.
  • the bracket 312 and solenoid assembly 310 can provide modularity and a single mounting to the handle assembly 300. Accordingly, it is easily retrofittable in locations in which previous handle assemblies 300 based only on the keyway assembly were used while also providing remote operation of the locking feature of the handle assembly 300.
  • the handle assembly 300 includes a latch assembly, keyway assembly, and electromechanical assembly on a second side of the base 304.
  • the latch assembly includes a bolt 11, cam 12, striker 13 (e.g., latch arm).
  • the cam 12 is rotatably coupled to bolt 314, such that bolt 314 is configured to transmit rotational force from the handle 302 to the cam 306.
  • the cam 306 is integral and/or affixed to the striker 308 such that a rotation of the cam 306 (e.g., about axis 315’ of bolt 314) results in travel of the striker 308 (e.g., rotationally drives the striker 308) about axis 315’ towards a catch into the closed position or away from a catch towards an open position.
  • a catch receives and captures the striker 308, and when rotated towards the open position, the catch releases the striker 308.
  • the handle axis 315’ can be the same as axis 307’.
  • the keyway assembly includes the keyway arm 320 and the keyway 322.
  • the keyway arm 320 includes a cavity, where the cavity is configured to receive the keyway 322 and rotationally couple the keyway 322 to the key way arm 320.
  • the key way arm 320 is fixed to the key way 322 such that a rotation of the key way 322 (e.g., via operation insertion of a key into keyway 322 and subsequent rotation of key) causes a corresponding rotation of the key way arm 320.
  • an operator can rotate the key way arm 320 about an axis 317’ between the locked key way position and the unlocked key way position.
  • the locked keyway position is achieved when the key way arm 320 interferes w ith the rotation of cam 306.
  • the key way arm 320 is an elliptical or circular unit with a planar cutout 324 that is moving a kickout unit 326.
  • interference of cam 306 rotation can be caused by the rotational positioning of the key way arm 320.
  • the planar cutout 324 is presented to the travel path of locking foot 360 of cam 30, and the locking foot 360 can freely travel about axis 315'.
  • the key way arm 320 rotates (e.g., based on operator rotation of the key way 322) to present the oblong portion of the circular unit to the travel path of the locking foot 360, the key way arm 320 engages the locking foot 360 and hinders and/or prevents the travel of cam 306 (e.g., rotation) about the axis 315’ from the locked position to the unlocked position.
  • the electromechanical assembly includes the actuator arm 330 and solenoid actuator 350.
  • the actuator arm 330 can be driven by the solenoid actuator 5 and/or the motion of a stop plate 4, and includes an extension for interfering with the cam 306.
  • the solenoid actuator 350 can exert a rotational force on the actuator arm 330 to rotate the actuator arm 330 into or out of the travel path of the cam 306 (e.g., travel path of locking foot 360) between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the solenoid actuator 350 can drive the actuator arm about axis 331’ (e.g., coaxial to axis 317’ or parallel and closely adjacent to axis 317’). Axis 331 ’ is shown in FIG.
  • the locked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 330 (e.g., via the extension) interferes with the rotation of cam 306.
  • the unlocked actuator position is achieved when the solenoid actuator 350 puts the actuator arm 330 in the unlocked actuator position and the actuator arm 330 is rotated away from the locking foot 360, allowing free travel of the cam 306 about the axis 315’.
  • the stop plate 334 is configured to be coupled to the keyway arm 320 and the keyway 322.
  • the keyway 322 can drive the stop plate 334 about axis 317’.
  • Stop plate 334 includes a lip of an increased radius with one side of the lip configured to abut a wall (e.g., projecting surface such as a raised lip or post) of the key way arm 320 when the keyway arm 320 is in the locked keyway position and the actuator arm 330 is in the locked actuator position, and allows the keyway arm 320 to drive the actuator arm 330 to the unlocked actuator position when the key way arm 320 is driven to the unlocked position byapplying torque to one side of the lip.
  • a wall e.g., projecting surface such as a raised lip or post
  • the actuator arm 330 drives (e.g., rotates) the keyway arm 320 about the stop plate 334.
  • the stop plate 334 provides lost motion (e.g., unidirectional free play) between the key way arm 320 and the actuator arm 330, allowing the keyway arm 320 to drive the actuator arm 330 to the unlocked position when they keyway 322 is rotated, and the actuator arm 330 to travel to the locked position without driving the keyway 322.
  • a washer 328 e.g., wave washer
  • retaining ring 336 retaining ring 336
  • screw 342 screw washer 338
  • the washers 328, 338 can reduce friction when actuator arm 330 rotates relative to key way arm 322 and/or ensure the key way arm 322 is properly elevated in actuator arm 330 at an appropriate height.
  • FIGS. 2E, 2F, and 5 show an embodiment of a small paddle handle assembly 400.
  • the handle assembly 400 includes a handle 402 with a first end and a second end arranged on a first side of a base 404.
  • the first side of base 404 is configured to be facing away from compartment 13 when mounted on the door for operator access when compartment 13 is closed.
  • the handle 402 is configured to be pivoted about at least axis 405' located at the second end of the handle, away from the door’s outer surface.
  • the base 404 includes a second side configured to face towards compartment 13 and/or an interior wall of door 13 when mounted in the recess of door 13.
  • the assembly 400 includes a cam 406, striker, keyway assembly, and a double latching solenoid assembly 410 mounted on a bracket 412.
  • the striker is shown in the closed position.
  • the cam 406 is configured to be rotated by movement of the handle 402 from the closed position to the open position, and when rotated, the cam 406 is configured to drive the striker out of the catch thereby moving the handle 402 to the open position.
  • the bracket 412 shown between the base 404 and the solenoid actuator 410, supports and positions the solenoid actuator 410 and is directly mounted on the second side of the base 404 of the handle assembly 400 substantially within the footprint or envelope of the handle assembly 400 itself.
  • the bracket 412 and solenoid actuator 410 can provide modularity and s single mounting to the handle assembly 400. Accordingly, it is easily retrofittable in locations in which previous handle assemblies 400 based only on the key way assembly were used while also providing remote operation of the locking feature of the handle assembly 400.
  • the handle assembly 400 includes a latch assembly, key way assembly, and electromechanical assembly on a second side of the base 404.
  • the latch assembly includes a cam 406 and a striker (e.g. latch arm).
  • the cam 406 is rotatably coupled to the handle, such that rotating the handle about axis 405’ rotates that cam and striker about axis 405’ towards a catch into the closed position or away from a catch towards an open position. When in the closed position, a catch receives and captures the striker, and when rotated towards the open position, the catch releases the striker.
  • the keyway assembly includes the keyway arm 420 and the keyway 422.
  • the keyway arm 420 includes an extension and a cavity, where the cavity is configured to receive to receive the keyway 422 and rotationally couple the key way 422 to the key way arm 420.
  • the keyway arm 420 When the keyway 422 is seated in the cavity, the keyway arm 420 is fixed to the key way 422 such that a rotation of the key way 422 (e.g.. via operation insertion of a key into key way 422 and subsequent rotation of key) causes a corresponding rotation of the key way arm 420.
  • a rotation of the key way 422 e.g.. via operation insertion of a key into key way 422 and subsequent rotation of key
  • an appropriate key e.g., a key that unlocks sufficient tumblers of the key way 422
  • an operator can rotate the key way arm 420 about an axis 425’ between the locked key way position and the unlocked keyway position.
  • the locked keyway position is achieved when the key way arm 420 interferes with the path travel of the cam arm 426.
  • the key way arm 420 and the actuator arm 430 can be coupled to a cam linkage 424 via a common coupling 438. Via the coupling 438, when the keyway arm 420 is driven by the keyway 422, the cam linkage 424 and actuator arm 430 are correspondingly driven by the key way arm 420. As a result, interference of cam 406 rotation can be caused by the positioning of the key way arm 420.
  • the cam linkage 424 is retracted through cam slot 428, pulling the cam arm 426 away from the cam 406 via rotation about pin 414 (and overcoming a tension biasing force from spring 416 towards the locked position), allowing cam 406 to rotate and release the striker from the catch.
  • the solenoid actuator 450 by driving the actuator arm 430, can drive the cam linkage 424 and key way arm 420 without rotating the key way 422.
  • the cavity 421 of the key way arm 420 can provide lost motion (e.g., free play) when rotating about the key way 422.
  • key way 422 drives the key way arm 420 from the locked to the unlocked position
  • the keyway 422 received in the cavity can catch the teeth of cavity 421 and drive the key way arm 420, along with the cam linkage 424 and actuator arm 430, to the unlocked position.
  • key way 422 can drive key way arm 420, which drives actuator arm 430, which drives the solenoids of the solenoid actuator 450 to their unlocked position
  • the solenoid actuator can 450 can drive actuator arm 430, which drives but keyway arm 420.
  • the solenoid actuator 650 does not drive the key way 422.
  • the electromechanical assembly includes the actuator arm 430 and solenoid actuator 450.
  • the actuator arm 430 includes an extension that can be driven by the solenoid actuator 450.
  • the solenoid actuator 450 can exert force on the actuator arm 430 to drive (e.g., rotate, slide) the actuator arm 430 thereby retracting the cam linkage 424 through the cam slot 428 and pulling the cam linkage 424 out of the travel path of the cam 406.
  • the locked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 430 (e.g., via the extension) positions the cam arm 426 to interfere with the movement of cam 406.
  • the unlocked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 430 is put in the unlocked actuator position and the actuator arm 430 pulls the cam linkage 424 down cam slot 428, pulling cam arm 426 away from cam 408 and allowing free travel of the cam 408.
  • FIGS. 2G, 2H, and 6 show an embodiment of a paddle handle assembly 500. As shown in FIG. 2G.
  • the handle assembly 500 includes a handle 502 with a first end and a second end arranged on a first side of a base 504.
  • the first side of base 504 is configured to be facing away from compartment 13 when mounted on the door for operator access when compartment 13 is closed.
  • the handle 502 is configured to be pivoted about at least axis 505’ located at the second end of the handle, away from the door’s outer surface.
  • the base 504 includes a second side configured to face towards compartment 13 and/or an interior wall of door 13 when mounted in the recess of door 13.
  • the assembly 500 includes a cam 506, striker, key way assembly, and a double latching solenoid assembly 510 mounted on the base 504.
  • the cam 506 is configured to be rotated by movement of the handle 502 from the closed position to the open position, and when rotated, the cam 506 is configured to drive the striker out of the catch thereby moving the handle 502 to the open position.
  • the solenoid actuator 520 can be directly mounted on the second side of the base 504 of the handle assembly 500 substantially within the footprint or envelope of the handle assembly 500 itself. By remaining within the footprint or envelope of the handle assembly 500, the solenoid assembly 510 can provide modularity and a single mounting to the handle assembly 500. Accordingly, it is easily retrofittable in locations in which previous handle assemblies 500 based only on the keyway assembly were used while also providing remote operation of the locking feature of the handle assembly 500.
  • the handle assembly 500 of FIG. 6 includes a latch assembly, key way assembly, and electromechanical assembly on a second side of the base 504.
  • the latch assembly includes a cam 506 and a striker (e.g.. latch arm).
  • the cam 506 is rotatably coupled to the handle 502, such that rotating the handle about axis 505’ rotates that cam 506 and about axis 508’ towards a catch into the closed position or away from a catch towards an open position.
  • the catch receives and captures the striker, and when the cam 506 slides towards the open position, the catch releases the striker.
  • the keyway assembly includes the keyway arm 520 and the keyway 522.
  • the keyway arm 520 includes an extension and a cavity, where the cavity is configured to receive a key way post for fixing the key way arm 520 to the key way 522.
  • the keyway arm 520 is fixed to the keyway 522 such that a rotation of the key way 522 (e.g., via operation insertion of a key into key way 522 and subsequent rotation of key) causes a corresponding rotation of the key way arm 520 and extension thereof.
  • the extension can then engage the locking foot 560 or 562 of the lock stop 526 which, when lock stop 526 is unable to move a sufficient distance based thereon, hinders and/or prevents the travel of cam 506 about an axis 509’ from the closed position to the open position.
  • the unlocked key way position is achieved when the key way 522 and key way arm 520 are rotated away from the line of locking feet 560, 562, allowing free travel of the lock stop 526 about the axis 527'.
  • the electromechanical assembly includes the actuator arm 530 and the solenoid actuator 550.
  • the actuator arm 530 can act as a connection device to couple (e.g., attach) the solenoid actuator 550 to the lock stop 526, such that the solenoid actuator 550 drives the actuator arm 530 along axis 527’ via solenoid retraction and extension action.
  • the locked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 530 drives (e.g., translationally about axis 527’) the lock stop 526 to a position in which the lock stop 526 can abut and/or interfere with rotation of the cam 506 (e.g., by blocking the cam 506 from the levers 507 coupled to the handle 502).
  • the unlocked actuator position is achieved when the actuator arm 530 drives the lock stop 526 away from a position of interference with the cam 506 (e g., unblocking the levers 507).
  • the actuator arm 530 can be affixed to the lock stop 526 by seating the actuator arm 530 in the cam saddle 532 and screwing the actuator arm 530 to the lock stop 526 via screw 534.
  • the solenoid actuator 550 can then directly drive the lock stop 526 between the locked and unlocked position.
  • abutting can be satisfied in the locked position even if the components do not literally touch in the locked, but are proximate enough to the locking feet to prevent sufficient travel of the cam to allow the handle assembly to achieve the open position.
  • the unlocked actuator position is achieved when the solenoids retract and draw the actuator arm 530 linearly away from the cam 506. allowing free travel of the cam 506 about the axis 509’.
  • the lock stop 526 can be locked on either end of a locking foot 560 with the keyway arm 520 on one end and the actuator arm 530 on the other end.
  • the key way arm 520 can prevent opening of the handle assembly 50 by preventing translation of the lock stop 526.
  • the actuator arm 530 can withdraw the lock stop 526 to the unlocked position while the keyway arm 520 remains stationary.
  • the keyway arm 520 can drive the actuator arm 530 in the locked or unlocked position via the lock stop 526, and the actuator arm 530 can drive keyway arm to the locked or unlocked position via the lock stop 526, such that the key way arm 520 and the actuator 530 can drive each indirectly, via the lock stop 526.
  • FIG. 7 show s an embodiment of a T-handle assembly 600.
  • the handle assembly 600 includes a latch assembly, key way assembly, and electromechanical assembly on a second side of the base 604.
  • the latch assembly includes a cam 606 rotatably coupled to bolt, such that the bolt is configured to transmit rotational force from the handle to the cam 606.
  • the cam 606 is integral and/or affixed to the striker 608 such that a rotation of the cam 606 (e.g., about axis 609’) results in travel of the striker 608 (e.g., rotationally drives the striker 608) about axis 609’ towards a catch into the closed position or away from a catch towards an open position.
  • a catch receives and captures the striker 608, and when rotated towards the open position, the catch releases the striker 608.
  • the keyway assembly includes the keyway arm 620 and the keyway 622.
  • the key way arm 620 includes a cavity 626, a slot, and a kicker 624, where the cavity is configured to receive a keyway post for fixing the key way arm 620 to the keyway 622.
  • the keyway arm 620 When the key way post is seated in the cavity, the keyway arm 620 is fixed to the keyway 622 such that a rotation of the key way 622 about axis 625’ (e.g., via operation insertion of a key into key way 622 and subsequent rotation of key) causes a corresponding rotation of the key way arm 620 and extension, but a movement of the actuator arm 620 (when driven by the solenoid actuator 650) does not drive (e.g., transmit a rotational force to) the key way 622.
  • the locked keyway position is achieved when the keyway arm 620 drives the locking foot 660 to a position that interferes with the travel of the 606 about axis 609’.
  • the key way arm 620 when the keyway 622 is locked, can be oriented as shown in FIG. 7.
  • the kicker 624 can then engage (e.g., catch) the locking foot 660 and drive it towards or away from the cam 606, thereby hindering and/or preventing the travel of cam 606 (e.g., rotation of cam 606) about an axis 609’ from the closed position to the open position.
  • the unlocked key way position is achieved when the key way 622 and key w ay arm 620 drive the locking foot 660 free of cam 606, allowing free travel of the cam 606’ about axis 609'.
  • the cavity 626 receives the key way 620 and provides for lost motion mechanics between the key way warm 620 and the keyway 622 (e.g., as described for handle assembly 400), allowing the actuator arm 630 (driven by actuator 650) to drive the keyway arm 620 without driving the keyway 622, and the key way arm 620 (driven by keyway 622) to drive the actuator arm 630 and solenoids of actuator 650.
  • the electromechanical assembly includes the actuator arm 630 and solenoid actuator 6505.
  • the actuator arm 630 includes an extension and a driver cavity.
  • the driver cavity' can be used by the solenoid actuator 650 to exert a translational force on the actuator arm 630 about an axis 635’ perpendicular to axis 625'.
  • the solenoids activate, the actuator arm 630 slides along axis 635' towards or away from cam 606, rotating key way arm 620 and driving locking foot 660.
  • the extension as part of the actuator arm 630, is then driven about axis 635’ between a locked actuator position and an unlocked actuator position.
  • the locked actuator position is achieved when the kicker 624 of key way arm 620 drives the locking foot 660 to interferes with the rotation of cam 606.
  • the extension of the actuator arm 630 when the actuator is moved to the locked actuator position, can rotate the key way arm 620, which rotates the kicker 624 to abut the locking foot 660 and drive the locking foot 660 into a path of the cam 606, thereby engaging the cam locking foot 660 and hinder and/or prevent the travel of cam 606 about the axis 609’ from the locked position to the unlocked position.
  • the key way arm 620 can be arranged between the keyway 622 and the actuator arm 630, and the key way arm 620 can be coupled to the actuator arm 630 at a coupling point (e.g., via where connecting pin 632 received in the slot keyway arm 620). While the key way arm 620 is configured to be driven by a rotational force from key way 622, and the actuator arm 630 is configured to be driven by a translational force from solenoid actuator 650. the key way arm 620 is also configured to be driven the translation motion of the actuator arm 620 resulting from the actuator 650, but without rotating the key way 622.
  • the keyway arm 620 when rotated by the keyway 622 to the unlocked key position, is configured to drive the actuator arm 630 (e.g., and the solenoids of solenoid actuator 650) to the unlocked actuator position along with the key way arm 620, and the actuator arm 630, when driven by the solenoid actuator 650 to the locked actuator position, can be configured to drive the key way arm 620 to the locked key position, but the actuator arm 630 is configured to be driven to the locked actuator position independently of the rotation of the key way 622.
  • the actuator arm 630 e.g., and the solenoids of solenoid actuator 650
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure can be configured for various handle types, and be configured to provide the advantages noted above for the various handle types. Additionally, and/or alternatively, the double latching solenoid assembly can be supplemented and/or replaced with a simpler solenoid assembly, linear actuator and/or motor, gear, and cam based actuator for driving the actuator arm.

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Un ensemble poignée-serrure est conçu pour une portière. L'ensemble poignée comprend un ensemble verrou comportant une came conçue pour se déplacer autour d'un premier axe et pour entraîner un bras de verrouillage entre une position fermée et une position ouverte ; un ensemble clé comportant un bras de rainure de clavette disposé sur une rainure de clavette, le bras de rainure de clavette étant conçu pour être tourné, par rotation de la rainure de clavette, autour du deuxième axe entre une position de clé verrouillée et déverrouillée ; et un ensemble électromécanique comportant un actionneur de solénoïde et un bras d'actionneur, l'actionneur de solénoïde étant conçu pour entraîner le bras d'actionneur autour d'un troisième axe entre une position d'actionneur verrouillée et déverrouillée. Le bras de rainure de clavette, lorsqu'il est tourné par la rainure de clavette, est conçu pour entraîner le bras d'actionneur vers la position d'actionneur déverrouillée, et le bras d'actionneur est conçu pour être entraîné vers la position d'actionneur verrouillée indépendamment de la rotation de la rainure de clavette.
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