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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 1995
Filed:
Apr. 15, 1992
Susan M Napierkowski, Erie, PA (US);
Arthur T Nagare, Erie, PA (US);
Richard J Verga, Cranesville, PA (US);
American Sterilizer Company, Erie, PA (US);
Abstract
An indirect locking and lock release mechanism is provided that permits remote actuation of the lock release function and automatic reset of the locking function in a chamber. Components on a transfer carrier permit remote actuation of locking components in a chamber through intermediate components on a ramp between the chamber and the transfer carrier. Members are provided to secure the transfer carrier to the ramp. Linear actuation of a push rod at the remote end of the transfer carrier causes linear actuation of a linearly aligned push rod on the ramp which in turn causes pivotal movement of a blocking member from a locked to an unlocked position in the chamber. Fail safe mechanisms are provided to prevent movement of the blocking member to the unlocked position when the transfer carrier is not secured to the ramp.