Patent ID: 8646588
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: B65C,B67C,E05C,F16P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking device for a flap or door pivotable in or on a frame or housing, comprising: a bolt movable by a manually operable lever, handle, or knob, the bolt interlocking with a receiving element disposed on the frame or housing, the bolt including a plurality of engagement elements for interlocking with the receiving element, the engagement elements arranged along a direction of a longitudinal axis of the bolt, the longitudinal axis corresponding to a direction of movement of the bolt on opening or closing the pivotable flap or door, the interlocking engagement and receiving elements requiring at least on opening the flap or door a repeated operation of the lever, handle, or knob manually in at least two opposite directions of movement, pivoting, or turning; the bolt being rotatable about the longitudinal axis and comprising a cylindrical engagement area for interlocking with the receiving element, and being connected and rotationally locked to the lever, handle or knob for manual operation.