Industrial Washer Door Locking Mechanism and System

摘要

This disclosure is directed to a washer that will not start the wash sequence until each door is securely fastened shut. In exemplary embodiment, the washer may include at least one door having a locking mechanism that has at least one locking pin. The locking pin may be moved from an unlocked position to a locked position. When the door is shut, the locking pin may be received in a locking pin slot that is disposed in the body of the washer. The locking mechanism may also include a locking bracket that may be engaged with a locking hasp only when the locking pin is in the locked position. The washer may also include a sensor in communication with the controller. The controller only permits the operation of the washer when the sensor detects the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp.

主权项

1. An industrial washer permitting operation only when securely shut, comprising:
a body defining an inner compartment and a loading opening dimensioned to permit the placement of laundry within the inner compartment; a door, hinged to move between an open position and a closed position, wherein the door is positioned to cover the loading opening; a sensor disposed on the body; a controller in communication with the sensor; a locking mechanism disposed on the door and comprising:
at least one locking pin moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position and configured to engage with a locking pin receiving slot when the door is in the closed position and the locking pin is in the locked position, wherein the locking pin receiving slot is disposed in the body;a locking hasp;a locking bracket engageable with the locking hasp when the locking pin is in the locked position; anda sensor target positioned on the locking bracket such that the sensor only detects the sensor target when the door is in the closed position and the locking bracket is engaged with the locking hasp, wherein the controller is configured to permit a washing action only if the sensor target is detected by the sensor.