Patent ID: 6149213
Filing Date: 2000-11-21
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A self-aligning keeper comprising:a generally elongated shaft having a threaded portion;a bracket including at least one wall substantially elongated along a longitudinal axis defining an outer surface and an inner surface and an opening within said at least one wall extending through said outer and inner surfaces; andmeans for aligning said keeper when said keeper is in an assembled position for movement of said generally elongated shaft relative to said bracket at least along an x axis substantially parallel said longitudinal axis and along a y axis substantially perpendicular said longitudinal axis, said aligning means comprising a substantially non-metallic housing having an aperture there through for receiving said generally elongated shaft and engaging at least said outer surface of said at least one wall of said bracket proximate said opening extending through said bracket, said aligning means further comprising means for pivotal movement of said shaft relative to said bracket along a z axis including said threaded portion of said generally elongated shaft and said aligning means further comprising a retaining member positioned engaging said housing and spaced from said at least one wall of said bracket and with said retaining member including a threaded aperture for receiving said threaded portion of said generally elongated shaft, whereby alignment of said keeper is accomplished through movement of said generally elongated shaft relative to said bracket.