MXPA00008857A - Latch - Google Patents

Abstract

A keeper and a latch secures a first member such as a door panel against a second member such as a corresponding frame. The keeper is adapted for attachment to the second member and engages the latch in a fastened position.

Description

CLOSED Field of the Invention The present invention relates to locks for doors, panels and the like. Brief Description of the Prior Art There are numerous types of bolts known in the art for fastening doors, panels and the like. Many types incorporate; an actuator within the design of the bolt in order to provide the operation of the bolt. An example of these devices of the art is illustrated in U.S. Pat. No. 4556,244 (Patent "244) granted to Robert H. Bisbing and assigned to Southco, Inc., the assignee of the present application, the entire description of which is hereby incorporated by reference." Patent "244 discloses a bolt of compression that incorporates an actuator in the form of a handle and a ratchet operable through rotation of the handle, in order to move the ratchet between positions latched and released. Another type of bolt that incorporates an actuator within the bolt design is called an impact bolt action. The main impact action has been widely employed in the prior art and has been incorporated into various bolt designs, which usually incorporate a housing that circumscribes several components, one of which is a ratchet or sliding bolt element. The general characteristic of this type of bolt is that it is activated to hold a first member such as a door, by cooperation of a firing pin or fastener mounted on a second member, such as a door frame, when the door is simply pushed to close or it is flogged, but some operation of the bolt mechanism is required to release the bolt and open the door. Examples of these types of bolts are illustrated in US Patents. Nos. 3,850,464 ("464 Patent) and 3,841,874 (" 874) each of which were granted to James H. Vickers and Robert H. Bisbing and assigned to Southco, Inc., the assignee of the present invention, the entire description of the which is here incorporated by reference. Each of the patents "464 and" 674 discloses a pawl or spring-loaded bolt member having a cam surface cooperating with a striker surface in the door frame as the door moves in a closed position. The spring then moves the bolt or ratchet element to engage behind the door frame or engage a latch element that is provided in the door frame In order to open the door when it is latched against the cabinet frame, a handle holder is provides in the housing for operating the mechanism that removes the ends of the coupling bolt element with the door frame or the sear.

Examples of additional types of impact bolts are illustrated in U.S. Patents. Nos. 4,978,152 (Patent "152) and D312,769 (Patent" 769), each of which is granted to Robert H. Bisbing and assigned to Southco, Inc., the assignee of the present invention, all descriptions of which here they are incorporated by reference. The patents "152 and" 769 each describe various types of actuator opening actions, such as twisting a knob or key or pushing a knob or other activation means to provide ratchet retraction in order to release the latch and allow let the door pull open far from the frame. There have been certain disadvantages noted in prior styles of prior art bras. A disadvantage noted in some prior art devices is that the handle projects outward from the enclosure in which the bolt is mounted, which may cause undesired operation of the bolt through accidental contact of the handle by an operator or other structure. Also, in some instances, these types of bolts are considered less convenient for aesthetic reasons since the handle is easily visible. Another disadvantage noted with impact locks of the prior art having an oppression button such as the hill actuator is that the knob or other pressing button is required in an extended position in order to close the door. As wellThese designs typically employ a mechanical spring to provide the push-to-open and push-to-close action. Yet another disadvantage observed in some prior art devices is that one or more flat parts are required incorporated in bolt housings and received in a correspondingly configured mounting hole to prevent unwanted rotation, which requires significant preparation of the panel . In addition, another disadvantage noted in the prior art is that in operation, a person may be trapped within an enclosure since the bolt actuator is placed on the opposite side of the bolt. Yet another disadvantage noted with locks of the prior art is attributed to the relationship between the bolt or ratchet element and fastener. In particular, attaching is accomplished as the pawl engages behind the pawl, which requires precise positioning of the pawl relative to the pawl or cabinet frame in order to provide sble bolt engagement. Another disadvantage noted with impact bolts of the prior art is that the pawl may not lock properly when the door is not pushed with sufficient force. Another disadvantage noted in the prior art is that there is no way to regulate the amount of retention force supplied by the bolt. Yet another drawback noted in the prior art is that these latches when clamped can be released due to contact force or accidental vibration. Yet another disadvantage noted with prior art devices is that the structure of the separate components may be rather time-consuming or problematic in order to retain the various elements. A further disadvantage noted with prior art bolt designs having a separate latch element is that the latch bolt portions must precisely align with each other to ensure proper operation, which can provide a more tedious and time-consuming process for mounting the respective components in closure tables. Yet another disadvantage noted with some latch designs of the prior art, is that one or more stop elements are required to be used in applications that use closure members that are placed at a level with each other when closed, for example the closure element. it has the bolt mounted which engages the stop element mounted on another closing element when the closing members are turned off. This has the disadvantage that another part must be used, managed and then installed accurately. The present invention has been developed in view of the above and to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art. In accordance with the present invention, a fastener is disclosed for use with a bolt in order to hold the bolt in a closed position. Furthermore, the present invention discloses a stop element against which a closure member having a latch and / or the latch itself engages when closed with respect to another latch member. As will be described in more detail here, in one embodiment, a fastener includes means for aligning when mounted on a closure member. In another embodiment, a fastener includes means that operate as a stop element against which one of the closure members engages when closed. These sear and stop features of the present invention may be employed with a bolt of the impact bolt type or any of a variety of other different bolt types alike. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a fastener for engagement by a bolt, wherein the fastener includes means for aligning its position, when mounted on a fastener member. Another object of the present invention is to provide a fastener incorporating a stop element for engagement by a closure member. Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sear that incorporates an actuator capable of being stored in a retracted position to present a low profile. Another object of the present invention is to provide an impact action latch having a push-button latch actuator of oppression, wherein the ratcheting of the ratchet with the sear may occur with either the push button in an extended or a retracted position. A further object of the present invention is to provide an impact action latch that incorporates a movable pawl in a partially retracted position when engaged and which provides a user-friendly means for actuating the pawl. Another object of the present invention is to provide a latch incorporating a ratchet adapted to engage a latch in a locked position and wherein the precise positioning of the latch is not required to provide adequate coupling with the ratchet and also allows or tolerates some misalignment of the latch. ratchet with the fastener and / or the respective members with which the bolt carrying the ratchet and fastener is connected. A still further objective of the present invention is to provide a bolt capable of being mounted non-rotatably on a member such as a door panel without requiring significant clearance from the mounting hole. A still further objective of the present invention is to provide an impact action latch that provides a quick and simplified assembly. A still further object of the present invention is to provide a bolt that incorporates a movable actuator between extended and retracted positions where the parts are few and durable enough in operation. These other features, objects and advantages of the present invention become more readily apparent, when taken into consideration with the following description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 is an elevation view of a bolt according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising an illustrated bolt action mounted on a portion of a first member shown in section and a locked position. against a sear mounted on a portion of a second member shown in section. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the impact bolt of Figure 1. Figure 3 is an isolated left side elevation view of a housing of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a perspective view of the isolated left side of a box of Figure 2. Figure 5 is an isolated bottom plan view of the box of Figure 4. Figure 6 is an isolated right side view of the box of Figure 4. Figure 7 is a view in front elevation isolated from a handle of Figure 2. Figure 7A is an enlarged isolated perspective view of the handle of Figure 2. Figure 8 is an isolated left side elevational view of the handle of Figure 7. Figure 9 is an isolated right lateral perspective view of a ratchet of Figure 2. Figure 10 is an isolated left side elevational view of the ratchet of Figure 9. Figure 11 is a front elevational view in section showing the impact bolt. of the Figure 1, with the handle in an extended position. Figure 12 is a top plan view of the impact bolt of Figure 1. Figure 13 is a sectional front elevational view of the impact bolt of Figure 11, showing the handle in a retracted position and actuating means. of additional bolts in a fully assembled position. Figure 14 is a sectional front elevation view of the impact action latch of Figure 13, showing the handle in an extended and rotated position and the pawl in a retracted position. Figure 15 is a partially fragmentary sectional perspective view illustrating a self-aligning ratchet embodiment substituted in place of the pawl of Figure 1. Figure 16 is a fragmentary sectional front elevational view of the self-aligning pawl of Figure 13 assembled in a modified housing replaced by the housing of Figure 1. Figure 17 is a partially fragmentary sectional perspective view illustrating a second embodiment of a self-aligning ratchet substituted in place of the ratchet of Figure 1. Figure 18 is a fragmentary sectional front elevational view of the self-aligning ratchet of Figure 17 mounted in a modified modified housing by the housing of Figure 1. Figure 19 is an elevation view of a bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention comprising an illustrated impact bolt mounted on a portion of the first member illustrated in section and on a locked position against a sear mounted on a portion of the second member mounted in section. Figure 20 is an isolated upper plan view of the impact bolt of Figure 19. Figure 21 is a front elevation view of a portion of the impact bolt of Figure 19 comprising a locking member. Figure 22 is a top plan view of the locking member of Figure 21. Figure 23 is a front elevational view of a portion of the impact bolt of Figure 19 comprising an actuator. Figure 24 is a top plan view of the actuator of Figure 23. Figure 25 is a bottom plan view of the actuator of Figure 23. Figure 26 is a front elevational view illustrating a portion of the impact bolt. of Figure 19 which comprises bolt actuation means and incorporating the actuator of Figure 23. Figure 27 is a right side elevation view of the bolt actuation means of Figure 26. Figure 28 is a view in Isolated right lateral lift of the sear of Figure 19. Figure 29 is a partial section elevational view of another actuator according to the present invention, which is illustrated mounted with a bolt and bolt mounted. In a first member and a released position, the actuator is illustrated in an extended position. Figure 30 is an elevation view in partial section of the illustrated actuator mounted on a latch of Figure 29 and with the latch shown in an interlocked position engaging a second member, the actuator is illustrated in a retracted position. Figure 31 is a top plan view of the actuator and latch of Figure 30. Figure 32 is an isolated sectional front elevational view of a housing of Figure 29. Figure 33 is a top plan view insulated from the housing of Figure 32 Figure 34 is an isolated bottom plan view of the housing of Figure 32. Figure 35 is a fragmentary sectional view of the housing of Figure 32. Figure 36 is an isolated sectional front elevation view of a sleeve of the Figure 29. Figure 37 is a right side elevation view of the sleeve of Figure 36. Figure 38 is a top plan view of the sleeve of Figure 36. Figure 39 is a bottom plan view of the sleeve of Figure 36. Figure 40 is a front elevational view partially sectioned away of a spacer of Figure 29. Figure 41 is a top plan view of the spacer of Figure 40. Figure 42 is an isolated sectional front elevational view of a cover of Figure 29. Figure 43 is a bottom plan view of the cover of Figure 42. Figure 44 is a top plan view of the cover of Figure 42. Figure 45 is a cross-sectional view. fon plant of a cover of Figure 29.

Figure 46 is a fragmentary sectional front elevational view of the lid of Figure 45. Figure 47 is a sectional front elevational view of a bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention, illustrated as mounted on a first member Figure 48 is a bottom plan view of the latch of Figure 47 illustrating the operation of the latch for retraction of the pawl. Figures 49A-49C represent front elevation views in fragmentary section of a bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 50 is a sectional front elevational view of a bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 50A is an exploded perspective view of the latch of Figure 50. Figures 50B-50C are fragmentary section views of the latch of Figure 50 showing an extended and retracted position of a ratchet. Figure 51 is a front elevational view in fragmentary section of the bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 52 is an isolated perspective view of a box according to a lock of Figure 51.

Figure 53 is an isolated perspective view of a handle of Figure 51. Figure 54 is an isolated sectional view of a cam sleeve of Figure 51. Figure 55 is a sectional elevation view of a bolt in accordance with FIG. another modality Figure 56 is an isolated perspective view of a cam sleeve of Figure 55. Figures 56A-56B are enlarged fragmentary section views showing positions of a cam and a cam follower of Figure 55. Figure 57 is a fragmentary front elevational view of a bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 58 is an isolated posterior perspective view of a fastener according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 59 is a front perspective view of the fastener of Figure 58. Figure 60 is a front elevation view of the fastener of Figure 58. Figure 61 is a right side elevation view of the fastener of Figure 58. The Figure 62 is a bottom plan view of the sear of Figure 58.

FIGURE 63 is a front elevational view of the latch fastener of FIGURE 58 illustrated illustrated mounted on a latch member and in a position held in engagement with a latch embodiment mounted on another latch member. Figure 64 is a bottom plan perspective view of the latch and latch of Figure 63. Figure 65 is an isolated rear perspective view of a latch according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figure 66 is a front perspective view of the sear of Figure 65. Figure 67 is a front elevational view of the sear of Figure 65. Figure 68 is a right side elevational view of the sear of Figure 65. Figure 69 is a top plan view of the pawl of Figure 65. Figure 70 is a front elevation view of the pawl of Figure 65 illustrated mounted on a closure member and in a position held in engagement with an embodiment of a bolt mounted on another closing member. Figure 71 is a bottom plan perspective view of the latch and latch of Figure 70.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES Now with reference to the drawings in detail, wherein like reference numerals indicate like elements through the various views as illustrated in Figures 1 to 14 of a bolt mode according to the present invention. invention. As will be described in detail here, the features of the present invention are suitable for use with a variety of types of bolt devices. In Figures 1 to 14, a type of bolt to which the features of the present invention can be applied is illustrated. As best illustrated in Figure 1, the bolt 10 is of the impact type and is illustrated mounted on a portion of a first member 102 shown in cross-section and in a locked position against a detent 12 that is illustrated mounted in a portion of a second member 104 in section. As best illustrated in the exploded perspective view of Figure 2, the main components of the impact bolt 10 according to the present embodiment comprise a housing 14, an interlocking member comprising a ratchet 16 in the present embodiment and means of lock actuator comprising a bolt actuation member including an actuator comprising a handle 18 and a box or sleeve 20 in the present embodiment, the details of which will be described more fully below. The housing 14 in this embodiment is generally elongated and includes an outer surface 21, opposite upper and lower surfaces 22 and 24, respectively and a cavity 26 within the upper surface 22. The upper surface 22 in this embodiment as best illustrated in FIGS. Figure 1 and 2, define a flange adapted to support the housing 14 in the panel 102. As best illustrated in Figure 2, the outer surface 21 of the housing 14 is substantially cylindrical in cross section and also includes an opening 28 within its outer surface 21 which is adapted to receive the ratchet 16. In this embodiment, the opening 28 and cavity 26 within the housing 14 are connected to form a continuous channel, which is best illustrated in the sectional view of Figure 11. As best it is seen in the view in left lateral elevation isolated from the housing 14 shown in Figure 3, the housing 14 also includes a second opening 30 generally elip in shape and within the bottom surface 24 and extending into the opening 28 in the present embodiment. Further, as illustrated in Figures 1 to 3, the housing 14 further includes an actuator member 32 generally elongated in shape positioned proximate the second opening 30 and at least one and preferably two connectors 34 in this embodiment for connecting the actuator member. 32 in the housing 14. As will be described in more detail here, each of the two connectors 34 define a tongue of sufficiently thin material to allow detachment of the actuating member 32 from the housing 14 upon application of suitable force of the actuator member 32. The box 20 as illustrated in Figure 2 is generally elongated and is defined by an outer surface 36 substantially cylindrical in cross section, opposite top and bottom surfaces 38 and 40, respectively and a cavity 42 within the top surface 38. As best illustrated in the left side perspective view of Figure 4 and in the background view of the F 5, the box 25 includes at least one and in this preferred mode 2 drive lugs 44 and 46 defining defining pulse members extending from the bottom surface 40. As illustrated in FIG. 4, each of the Drive enhancements 44 and 46 are generally triangular in shape and include a substantially triangular-shaped cavity extending from its terminating end to the bottom surface 40 in the case 20. As best illustrated in Figure 5, the case 40 also includes in this embodiment, a generally triangular shaped cut that is provided within the outer surface 36 and a generally elongated and cylindrical leg 48 in cross section positioned within the cut and connected to the outer surface 36 near the upper surface 38, providing a generally flexible connection. In this embodiment, preferably the leg 48 includes an enhancement at its free end and is provided integrally connected at its opposite end with the outer surface 36, providing a one-piece structure, although as will be understood, the leg 48 may be provided with a separate piece connected to outer surface 36 when desired. In this embodiment, as best illustrated in Figure 6, preferably a cavity of generally rectangular shape 49 is provided within the bottom surface 40, adjacent to the outer surface 36. As best illustrated in Figures 4 and 6, the box 20 further includes at least one enhancement comprising the elevation 50 generally in a triangular shape in this embodiment, defined by a substantially ramped camming surface and a substantially planar interlocking surface a and extending from the outer surface 36. Furthermore, in this embodiment as illustrated in Figure 4 preferably the outer surface 36 includes a through-extending channel 52 defined by three sides surrounding the elevation 50.

In addition, a second channel 54 in this three-sided defined mode is also included within the background surface 40 adjacent the highlight 50. As shown in Figures 5 and 6, preferably the box 20 in this embodiment also includes a body substantially hollow cylindrical 56 positioned within the cavity 26 and connected to the bottom surface 40. As best illustrated in Figure 5, the body 56 is generally elongated and preferably extends about a longitudinal axis beyond the upper surface 38 of the box 20. As best illustrated in Figures 4 and 5, the box 20 also includes at least one and preferably a plurality of cavities 60 within the outer surface 36. In this embodiment, four cavities 60a-60d are provided. inside the outer surface 36 and with each of the cavities 60 which are substantially rectangular in configuration and extending on a longitudinal axis of the box 20. The box 18 in this modal The generally is elongated and defined by an outer surface 62 and upper and lower end surfaces 64 and 66 as illustrated in Figures 2, 7 and 8. In this embodiment, the handle 18 includes at least one and preferably a plurality of enhancements comprising in the present embodiment, four enhancements 68a-68d. In this embodiment, each of the lugs 68a-68d are positioned close to the lower end surface 66 and comprise a camming surface and an interlocking surface. As best illustrated in Figures 7 and 7A, the handle 18 also includes a receptacle defined by an opening 70 within its outer surface 72. In this embodiment, the opening 70 is integrated within the cam surface 71, the purpose of which will be described more fully here. In this embodiment, preferably a portion of the outer surface 62 is generally rectangular in this embodiment extending beyond the lower end surface 66 and includes a portion of the cam drive surface 71. In addition, in this embodiment the handle 18 also includes at least one and preferably a plurality of depressions 72 spaced apart within the inner surface 62, with each depression 72 being generally rectangular in configuration about a longitudinal axis of the handle 18. In addition, in this preferred mode the handle 18 includes when one and preferably a plurality of second depressions 74 within its inner surface 62 and close to the upper end surface 64, with each of the second depressions 74 of size smaller than the depression 72. In this embodiment , the depressions 73 and the second depressions 74 define a gripping surface in operation. As best illustrated in Figure 7 and 7B preferably the handle 18 and further includes a cavity 75 within its bottom end surface 66, generally cylindrical in configuration and a substantially hollow cylindrical body 76 positioned within the cavity 75 and connected at one end to the upper end surface 64 and extending beyond the lower end surface 66. The upper end surface 64 in this embodiment is generally radiated in configuration as best illustrated in the elevation view of Figure 7. Ratchet 16 as best illustrated in Figures 2, 9 and 10 is generally elongated about a longitudinal axis defined by inner and outer end portions 80 and 82, respectively and opposite upper and lower surfaces 84 and 86 in FIG. spaced apart between the inner and outer end portions 80 and 82. As best illustrated in Figure 9, the pawl 16 includes a cavity 88 that is In addition, the ratchet 16 includes at least one and preferably two pairs 90 and 92 defining "wings" extending from the upper surface 84. In this embodiment, each of the two walls 90 and 92 are generally triangular in shape connected at one end of the upper 84 and with the remaining portion detached. Each of the two walls 90 and 92 defines a substantially planar engagement surface 91 and 93 that are substantially aligned with each other. In the present modality, the two walls 90 and 92 are in a spaced apart spacing and positioned proximate the inner end surface 80. Furthermore, located next to the outer end surface 82 in this embodiment is a third end wall 94 having a mating surface substantially planar 95 positioned opposite the coupling surfaces 91 and 93 of the two walls 90 and 92. As best illustrated in Figure 10, the pawl 16 further includes a receptacle 96 that is provided within the bottom surface 86 and which extends within the cavity 88 within the inner end surface 80. In this embodiment, the receptacle 96 is generally S-shaped in configuration. As best illustrated in Figure 2, the ratchet 16 also includes at least one and preferably a plurality of ratchet teeth or ridges spaced apart and substantially parallel to each other near their terminating end on their outer end surface 82. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of grooves comprises a camming surface substantially in ramp and a locking surface substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the pawl 16.

The housing 14, the box 20, the handle 18 and the ratchet 16, each are preferably manufactured from conventional thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, such as by injection molding, however other suitable manufacturing processes and materials may also be used. . The assembly of the above components of the impact bolt 10 will now be described. The ratchet 16 is inserted into the opening 28 in the housing 14. In this embodiment, the ratchet shape 16 corresponds to the configuration of the opening 28 in particular, a portion of the opening 28 is dimensioned larger, in order to receive the two walls 90 and 92 extending from the upper surface 84 of the pawl 16. In addition, preferably bypass means 110 such as a coil spring of conventional metal, are provided between the pawl 16 and the housing 14. In the present embodiment , the coil spring 110 as illustrated in Figures 1 and 11, is inserted into the opening 88 within the pawl 16 and engages an interior wall 112 of the housing 14. The handle 18 is inserted into the cavity 42 within the box 20 and the box 20 in turn is inserted into the cavity 26 inside the housing 14. In this embodiment, the box 20 can first be inserted into the cavity 26 inside the housing 14, followed then by insertion of the handle 18 into the cavity 42 of the box 20. Alternatively, the handle 18 can first be inserted into the cavity 42 inside the box 20, followed then by insertion of the box 20 into the cavity 26 in the housing 14. In the present embodiment, Preferably, bypass means 116 is provided such as a conventional metal helical spring, between the handle 18 and the case 20. As illustrated in Figures 2 and 11, in the present embodiment, one end of the coil spring is inserted around the body 76 and inside the cavity 74 within the handle 18 and the second end of the coil spring 116 is inserted over the body 56 and into the cavity 26 of the box 20. In this way, when assembled, one end of the coil spring 116 of preferably it is in engagement with an inner wall 118 of the handle 18 or it can be on the upper end surface 64 and the second end of the helical spring 116 is in engagement with an inner wall 120 of the box 20, opposite the surface of bottom 40. As will be described here in detail, the force exerted by the coil springs 110 and 116 works to move the pawl 16 and the handle 18 in extended positions. As will be understood, the bypass means 110 and 116 may be provided in other forms equally, such as an integral active hinge spring constituted for example of plastic. According to the present embodiment, connection means are provided between one or both of the housing and the box 20 and / or the box 20 and the handle 18, for quick coupling connection. As will be described in detail below, in the present embodiment, the housing 14 and the box 20 as well as the box 20 and the handle 18 are connected by quick coupling. In the present embodiment, the quick coupling connection, between the housing 14 and the box 20, is achieved by interaction between the elevation 50 of the box 20 and the end surface 140 within the outer surface 21 of the housing 14 defined by the opening 28. In the present embodiment, the surface 140 is substantially planar, although it may also be provided in other configurations. By assembling the box 20 in the housing 14, the camming surface of the liner 50 initially engages the inner wall of the housing 14 and lightly compresses at least the liner 50 and preferably also a portion of the outer surface 36 of the liner. the case 20. Since the case 20 moves to its mounted position within the housing 14, the elevation 50 moves beyond the surface 140 within the outer surface 21 and towards the opening 28., allowing the lug 50 to move back to its original position and with the interlocking surface of the liner 50 which preferably engages the surface 140 within the housing 14 as best illustrated in Figure 11. There may also be an interlocking lug which prevents the 50 enhancement from moving, is separated by a tool. As best illustrated in Figures 2 and 11, when assembling the handle 18 and the box 20, the quick coupling between the members is achieved in this embodiment by the four relief 68a-68d extending from the outer surface 62 of the handle 18 received in the. four cavities 60a-60d that are provided within the outer surface 36 of the box 20. As previously discussed in the application, while four enhancements 68a-68d and four cavities 60a-60d are described in the present embodiment, any desired number of enhancements and cavities can be provided for the same purpose. By assembling the handle 18 in the cavity 38 inside the box 20, the camming surfaces of the four enhancements 68a-68d initially couple the inner wall of the outer surface 36 of the box 20, which, similar to the enhancement 50 in the box 20 results in slight compression of at least 4 lugs 68a-68d and also preferably a portion of the outer surface 62 of the handle 18. Subsequently, the handle 18 is then further inserted into the cavity 42 inside the box 20 and placed in order to be received in the four cavities 60a-60d inside the box 20, which allows the four enhancements 68a-68d to move back to their original position. In this embodiment, the cavities 30a that extend over a longitudinal axis facilitate the assembly of the handle by allowing the box 20 to expand slightly. As previously described, the coil spring 116 is preferably placed between the box 20 and the handle 18 within respective cavities 42 and 74. As previously described, the pawl 16 is assembled in the opening 28 that is provided within the surface outer 21 of the housing 14 and also preferably with the coil spring 110 positioned between a pawl 16 and the housing 14. In the present embodiment, the pawl 16 is preferably inserted into the opening 28 within the housing 14 before coupling by quick actuation of the housing 14 and the case 20. Specifically in this embodiment, preferably the pawl 16 and the coil spring 110 positioned within the opening 88 are inserted into the opening 28 within the housing 14. Subsequently, the pawl 16 preferably moves slightly in the direction of the housing 14 towards its retracted position, slightly compressing the coil spring 110 in order to position the area substantially square in the upper surface 84 which is defined between the third end wall 94 and the two walls 90, 92 of the pawl 16, in order to receive the lugs 44 and 46 of the box 20, as the box 20 moves to its mounted quick coupling position with the housing 14. In the present embodiment, the pawl 16 is released after the box 20 is assembled in the housing 14, the walls 90 and 92 are placed at least adjacent to and preferably in contact with the two enhancements 44 and 46 of the case 20. The assembly of the various components of the impact bolt 10 of the present embodiment is best illustrated in the sectional side elevation view of Figure 11, showing the impact bolt 10 in a released position and with the ratchet 16 and the handle 18 in an extended position. In the present embodiment, the extended position of the pawl 16 due to the bypass of the coil spring 110, is regulated by the coupling between the two walls 90 and 92 in the pawl 16 with the two respective enhancements 44 and 46 extending from the box 20, which is illustrated in Figure 11 at 150. Similarly, in this embodiment, the extended position of the handle 18 is regulated by the engagement of the four enhancements 68a-68d with the outer ends of the cavities 60a-60d inside the box twenty, which is better illustrated in the sectional view of Figure 14 showing two respective enhancements and cavities. The operation of the impact bolt 10 according to the present embodiment will now be described with reference to the first and second panel members 102 and 104 for locking against the latch 12 as illustrated in Figure 1. In the present embodiment, preferably the Impact bolt 10 is mounted within an opening extending through the first panel member 102 in a rigid, non-rotating manner and the latch 12 is held in a fixed position to the second panel member 104. The first and second members panel 102 and 104, respectively, may contain for example a cabinet door and corresponding chassis substantially made of wood, although it will be understood that the impact lock 10 and the sear 12 can be used with numerous other types of enclosures and made of other materials equally. In this embodiment, the latch 12 is secured to an inner surface of the frame 104 by two retaining screws that extend through the two mounting openings extending through the latch 12. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the fastener 12 is generally rectangular in this embodiment and includes a mating surface 13 defined by at least one preferably a plurality of grooves or ratchet teeth, each constituted by a substantially ramped camming surface and a locking surface. In the present embodiment, the impact bolt 10 is held in a non-rotating manner in the door 102, by engagement of a projection such as a peg 160 extending from the outer surface 21 of the housing 14 and a cavity such as, a keyway 162 inside the door 102 adjacent to the mounting opening. In the present embodiment, the impact bolt 10 is inserted into the opening in the door 102, such that the lug 160 is received in the keyway 162. The impact bolt 10 is secured to the door 102 in this embodiment, by tightening the mounting nut 11 with respect to a threaded section 163 on the outer surface of the housing 14, such that a lower surface of the flange 22 engages an outer surface of the door 102. In the present embodiment, the axial position of the The impact bolt 10 is held by the mounting nut 11 and flange 22 positioned against opposite sides of the door 102 and the rotational position of the impact bolt 10 is fixed by the positioning of the lug 160 within the keyway 162. Furthermore, in this embodiment , the opening through the door 102 is substantially annular in cross section corresponding to the outer surface substantially. tubular 21 of the housing 14 received from the opening, although other cross-sectional configurations of the opening through the door 102 and / or outer surface 21 of the housing 14, may also be employed when desired. Although not illustrated, the positions of the lug 160 and the keyway 162 can be reversed, such that the projection is placed inside the door 102 and the keyway or other shaped opening is placed within the outer surface of the housing 14. alternately, when the non-rotational mounting of the housing 14 is desired, a plurality of lugs / keyways may be provided or other means to allow non-rotational mounting, may be used, such as having a "double-D" shape on the inner surface of the housing 14 and a corresponding "double D" shape in the opening through the door 102. The housing may also have a separation lug 160, such that it can be mounted with a hole without a key and even by impact of the housing in the hole with what separates the lug that falls into a cavity in the housing prepared to receive it. A lock washer is used to prevent rotation if the key is not present. The latch of impact bolt 10 against the latch 12 to hold the door 102 in a closed position against the frame 104, now it will be described. As discussed previously, an aspect of the present invention is that the impact bolt 10 can operate to lock against the sear 12, with the handle 18 in either retracted or extended positions. In the present embodiment, the handle 18 when in its retracted position has its upper end surface 62 positioned substantially flush with the upper surface 22 of the housing 14. For purposes of this illustration, it will be seen that the handle 18 is in its position extended prior to locking against the pawl 12, as illustrated in Figure 11. As the door 102 moves to close against the frame 104, the camming surface 170 of the pawl 116 initially engages an edge of the pawl. latch 12, with continuous movement of the closed position resulting in the pawl 16 moving towards its retracted position against the bypass of the coil spring 110, as the latch travels up the camming surface 170. In this embodiment, the latch continuous of the gate 102 moves the camming surface 160 beyond the sear 12 and the camming surface with camming ramp of the first ratchet tooth in the pawl 16, engages the camming surface substantially in ramp of the first ratchet tooth of the pawl 12. Subsequently, any continuous movement of the door 102 in its closed position against the chassis 104 will move one or more of the ratchet teeth in the ratchet 16 on one or more of the ratchet teeth in the sear 12. For example, with additional movement of the gate 102 to the closed position, the camming surface of the first tooth of ratchet on the pawl 16 will engage the camming surface of the second ratchet tooth on the pawl 12, and the camming surface of the second pawl on the pawl 16 will engage the drive surface by cam of the first ratchet tooth of the sear 12. This progression of the ratchet teeth in the ratchet 16 on The ratchet teeth in the sear 12 will continue until the door 102 is in the closed position against the frame 104 as illustrated in Figure 1. In Figure 1, each of the ratchet teeth in the ratchet 16 it is illustrated in engagement with each of the ratchet teeth in the sear 12, although this is not required and it should be understood that any amount of ratchet teeth in the ratchet 16 may be in engagement with any number of ratchet teeth in the ratchet. latch 12. In this embodiment, the positions of the camming and interlocking surfaces on the pawl 16 are substantially 180 ° from one position of each camming surface and interlocked on the latch 12. When the cam-operated latch 10 is engaged against the fastener as illustrated in Figure 1, the engagement of the ratchet teeth in the pawl 16 of the fastener 12 provides for This is achieved in the present embodiment through the engagement of the substantially perpendicular interlocking surfaces on the respective pawl 16 and pawl 12. Also, the force exerted by the coil spring 110 provides an additional latching force between the latch 12 and the pawl 16. Another aspect of the present invention is that the latch 10, when in its locked position against the latch 12, will remain nailed when the handle 18 is in its extended position or in its retracted position, which allows great versatility in operation. The impact bolt 10 according to the present embodiment is illustrated in Figure 13 with the handle 18 in the retracted position. In order to illustrate the movement of the handle 18 between its extended and retracted positions, the movement of the handle 18 from its extended position illustrated in Figure 11 to the retracted position in Figure 13, will now be described. The retraction of the handle 18 is achieved by applying a suitable pressing force such as by hand against the outer surface 64, in order to press the handle 18 in opposition to the tension in the coil spring 116. In this mode, according to the handle 18 moves to its retracted or closed position, the four lugs 68a-68d move within the four cavities 60a-60d inside the case 20. Continuous movement of the handle 18 towards its retracted position will bring the camming surface 71 into engagement with the enhancement of the generally flexible leg 48. As the handle 18 is further depressed in its retracted position, the enhancement of the generally flexible leg 48 'follows the path of the camming surface 71 and then couples to the opening 70 within of the camming surface 70 in order to retain the handle 18 in its retracted position. In this embodiment, preferably the camming surface 71 on the handle 18 generally has the shape of an "N" and comprises a channel of three-dimensional shape defining, with reference to the path of the leg 48, a surface inclined towards above 71a, a substantially planar surface 71b connected with the surface 71a 'terminating in the opening 70, an inclined surface 71c extending upwardly from the bottom surface defined by the aperture 70 and the opposite surface 71a, and a substantially substantial surface planar 71d adjacent the surface 71c and substantially aligned with the bottom surface of the opening 70, although other suitable configurations for the same purpose may also be used. The resilience that is provided by the spring action of the generally flexible leg 48 places the enhancement against the camming surface 71 and provides sufficient retaining force when the enhancement sits within the cam opening 70 in the retracted position of the cam. handle 18. The flexibility of the leg 48 allows the lug to follow the path of the camming surface 71. In this embodiment, the generally flexible leg 48 pivots in its connection with the outer surface 36 of the case 20 when it travels inside. of the cam operating surface 71. In particular, as the handle moves from its extended position to its retracted position, the leg 48 initially pivots away from the opening 70 due to engagement of the enhancement with the ramped cam surface adjacent to the the upward inclined surface 71a, and then the resilience of the leg 48 brings it back towards the center and into the opening 70 when the actual is positioned within the planar surface 71b and adjacent the opening 70. Similarly, as the handle moves from its retracted position to its extended position, the leg 48 again pivots away from the opening 70 but in the opposite direction, due to the engagement of the enhancement with the ramp cam surface adjacent the inclined surface 71c. The resilience of the leg 48 then returns back to its original center position when the planar surface 71d moves out of engagement with the enhancement on the leg 48. In this mode, due to the "M" shape of the drive surface by cam 71, the handle 18 when moved to its retracted position has its outer surface 64 which initially moves past the upper surface 22 and into the cavity 26 of the housing 14, then followed by the upper end surface 64 subsequently passing back towards the upper surface 22 and towards the position illustrated in Figure 13, with the outer end surface 64 of the handle 18 substantially flush with the upper surface 22 of the housing 14. In the present embodiment, the amount of retraction of the 18 handle inside the cavity in the housing 14, is regulated by the ratio of the four enhancements 68a-68d in the handle 12 within the four cavities 60A-60d in the case 20, in particular when the handle 18 of the impact bolt 10 is in its fully retracted position, the highlights 68a-68d are placed against the ends of the four cavities 60a-60d placed closer to the bottom surface 40 of the box 20. In order to extend or "jump" the handle 18 from its retracted position with the housing 14 shown in Figure 13, a convenient amount of back pressure force is exerted on the outer surface 64 in order to move the handle 18 further towards its retracted position within the cavity 26 of the housing 14, which results in the enhancement in the generally flexible leg 48 initially moving out of the cam opening and then following the remaining portion of the camming surface 70. The tension in the coil spring 116 then forces the handle member 18 back toward its extended position, as illustrated in Figure 11. The operation to release the impact bolt 10 when engaging the sear 12 shown in Figure 1 will now be described with reference to Figure 11. In this embodiment, the release can be achieved rotating the handle 18 in either direction in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in order to move the pawl 16 to its retracted position and away from the pawl 12. Although not illustrated, in FIG. In other embodiments, it may be desired or convenient for the release to occur only when the handle 18 is turned in one direction. In the present embodiment, Figure 14 illustrates the handle 18 rotated to its counter-clockwise position and retraction of the pawl 16. In this embodiment, the movement of the pawl 16 to its retracted position is achieved by the extension 46 extending from the box 20 rotating with rotation of the handle 18 and accordingly moving the pawl 16 to its retracted position through engagement with the wall 92. Although not illustrated, when rotating in the direction of the hands of the watch 18, the retraction of the pawl 16 will occur due to the rotational movement of the embossment 44 in engagement with the wall 90 in the pawl 16. When the pawl 16 retracts away from the pawl 12, the door 102 can then be opened by a convenient pulling force in the handle 18. In the present embodiment, upon releasing the rotational force in the handle 18, the force exerted by the coil spring 110 moves the pawl 16 back to its extended position. one, which in turn rotates the handle 18 back to the position illustrated in Figure 11. In this embodiment, the elevation 50 moves against and over the length of the surface 140 on the outer surface 21 of the housing 14 when the handle is rotated 18. In this embodiment, the rotational amount of the handle 18 in either direction can be regulated by one or both the coupling of the inner end portion 80 of the pawl 16 with the inner surface 102 in the housing 14 or the inner surfaces 170 shown in Figure 2, defined by the opening 28 at the opposite ends of the surface 140 of the housing 14. Another feature of the present embodiment is that supplementary bolt actuation means are provided independent of the handle 18, to selectively move the ratchet 16 in its retracted position. In this embodiment, the supplementary bolt actuation means comprises the actuator 32 and the receptacle 96 on the bottom surface 86 of the pawl 16. For example, from the position illustrated in Figure 11, where the actuating member 32 is connected with the housing 14, a convenient amount of depression force against the free end of the actuator 32 in a ratchet direction 16, at least substantially releasing and preferably will depend on the coupling actuator 32 with the housing 14 through the connector 34, so that the opposite end of the actuator 32 can move in the receptacle 96 within the pawl 16. In this embodiment, the actuator 32 is clamped by being snapped into the receptacle 96 in the pawl 16. Subsequently, the actuator 32 can be moved by application of a suitable force in opposition to the tension of the coil spring 110 in order to move the pawl 16 towards its retracted position; for example, with reference to the locked position shown in Figure 11, away from the sear 12, to allow subsequent opening in the door. In this embodiment, the two walls 90 and 92 of the pawl 16 move away from the driving members 44 and 46 in the box 20, as the pawl 16 moves towards the retracted position. Although not illustrated, in other embodiments, the actuator 32 may be connected directly to the pawl 16, for example by a threaded connection or as a single molded part, instead of the actuator 32 being a separate part before being snapped into the ratchet 16. Another embodiment of a bolt according to the present invention is illustrated in Figures 19-28. As best illustrated in Figure 19, bolt 210 is of the impact type and is illustrated mounted on a portion of a first member 202 shown in section and a locked position against a sear 212 illustrated on a portion of the second member 204 in section. In the present embodiment, the impact bolt 210 includes, as its portions, a housing comprising a locking member 214 and bolt actuation means comprising in this mode, an actuator 216 and a bypass means 218, which in the Current mode is of the torsion spring type. Although not illustrated, it will be understood that the bypass means 218 may be provided in other ways equally, such as an integral spring or active spring connected to one or both of the actuator 216 or locking member 214. In addition, while in the present embodiment, the interlocking member 214 and the actuator 216 are constituted by separate components, in other embodiments, the actuator 216 and locking member 241 may be provided as a single piece element. The various components of the impact bolt 210 will be described in more detail in the following paragraph. The locking member 214 as illustrated in Figures 21 and 22 includes an upper surface 220, having a generally rectangular-shaped cavity 222 and two lugs 224 and 226 extending from the upper surface 220 proximate opposite ends. The interlocking member 214 in this embodiment also includes a rear surface 228 defining a substantially planar surface 230 and an angled mounting surface 232. Furthermore, as best illustrated in Figure 22, in this embodiment, the rear surface 228 also includes opposing substantially square-shaped cavities 234 extending therein. Further, as illustrated in Figure 21, the locking member 214 also includes a bottom surface 236 substantially planar in configuration and includes a generally annular opening 238 in cross section as best illustrated in Figure 22. In this embodiment, the member interlocking 214 also includes a front surface defined by an angled cam drive surface 240 and a coupling portion 242 defining at least one and preferably a plurality of grooves or ratchet teeth. In this embodiment, each ratchet or spline tooth preferably comprises a ramp camming surface and a locking surface generally elongated on a longitudinal axis of the locking member 214. As will be described in more detail herein, the Coupling 242 is adapted to come into contact with fastener 212 in an interlocked position. In this embodiment, the interlocking member 214 further includes a cavity 244 generally rectangular in configuration and that is provided within the bottom surface 236. In Figures 23-25, the configuration of the actuator 216 in accordance with FIG. present modality. The actuator 216 includes a handle 246 generally rectangular in cross section and connected with a substantially upper surface planar of a wall 248. As best illustrated in Figures 23 and 25 in this embodiment the wall 248 also includes a substantially planar bottom surface having a pair of elongated enhancements 250a and 250b connected close to opposite ends. In this embodiment the configuration of the lugs 250a and 250b of the actuator 216 corresponds in configuration to the lugs 224 and 226 of the locking member 214. The actuator 216 in this embodiment also includes a body 252 generally rectangular in configuration and extending from the lower surface of the wall 248. In this modality, preferably, a generally cylindrical opening in cross section is provided, which extends within a bottom surface 254 of the body 252 and terminates adjacent the wall 248. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the actuator 216 also includes a platform 256 connected with one side of body 252 and with platform 256 including a generally cylindrical channel 258 extending therein. In addition, in this embodiment, the platform 256 further includes a stop 261 generally square in configuration adjacent to the top surface 260 and channel 258, the purpose of which will be described below. Figures 26 and 27 illustrate in detail the bolt actuation means comprising the actuator 216 and bypass means 218. As best illustrated in Figure 27, the torsion spring 218 includes two opposite legs 218a and 218b and with the leg 218a positioned adjacent the stop 261 of the actuator 216. As discussed previously, the bypass means 218 while comprising a torsion spring in the present embodiment, may comprise any other type of spring member, such as any of the springs Metals or integrals described in US patents Nos. 3,850,464 and 3,841,674. When assembling the impact bolt 210, the torsion spring 218 is preferably first inserted into the channel 258 within the actuator 216 defining the bolt actuation means of the present embodiment. Subsequently, the bolt actuation means are assembled with the locking member 214, which in the present embodiment can be achieved in one or two ways, in particular, the locking member 214 and cam actuator means are assembled before or after installation on the first panel member 202. For purposes of this illustration, the assembly of the components of the impact bolt 210 will be described after being inserted into the first panel member 202. As illustrated in Figure 19, the actuator 216 is placed on the first panel member 202 while the interlocking member 214 is positioned below the first panel member 202. The body 252 and the platform 256 of the actuator 216 are then inserted through the rectangular-shaped opening in the first panel member 202 and received in the cavity 222 in the locking member 214. A screw 270 is inserted through the opening 238 in the interlocking member. to 214 and within the opening in the bottom surface 254 the actuator 216 and then tighten to connect the components and to retain the impact lock 210 in the opening through the first panel member 202. As illustrated in Figure 19 , the panel member 202 is positioned between the wall 248 of the actuator 216 and the upper surface 220 of the locking member 214 and in this embodiment, preferably the enhancements 250a and 250b in the actuator 216 and the enhancements 224 and 226 in the member of interlocking 214, each are in engagement with opposing surfaces of the first panel member 202. In the present embodiment, each of the actuator 216 and the locking member 214 is preferably made of a resilient plastic material formed by molding or by other methods of manufacture and the torsion spring 218 and screws 270 each are constituted by metal, although it will be understood that any other suitable materials or manufacturing methods They can be used when desired.

The structure of the sear 212 and the assembly to the second panel member 204 will now be described. As illustrated in the front elevation view of Figure 19 and isolated right lateral elevation view of Figure 28, sear 212 includes a generally rectangular body 280 in configuration in this embodiment and connection means comprises four substantially annular mounting holes 282a -282d extending through the body 280. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the sear 212 further includes a coupling portion 284 comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of groove with ratchet teeth, with each ratchet tooth or groove comprising a camming surface substantially in ramp and a locking surface, preferably corresponding in configuration with the camming surfaces and interlocking of the coupling portion 242 in the locking member 214. Although not illustrated , the sear 212 is attached to the frame 204 by retaining screws or the like they are received through openings 282a-282d and within the surface of the second panel member 204, although it should be understood that any other convenient means of retention may be used for the same purpose. The sear 212 in this preferred embodiment is constituted by a resilient plastic material formed by molding, however any other suitable materials or manufacturing processes can be used for this purpose. The operation of the impact bolt 210 is for clamping the first panel member 202 in a closed position against the second member 204 by engagement with the sear 212, now described. The first and second members 202 and 204 in this embodiment may comprise doors, panels or the like and any of a variety of different materials such as wood, metal or plastic, to name a few. For purposes of this illustration, the first member 202 and the second member 204 are a door and frame of a corresponding cabinet. From an open position, the leg 202 is pivoted in a direction of the frame 204 which results in an angled camming surface 240 of the locking member 214 which first couples a portion of the sear 212; in particular, as illustrated in Figure 19, preferably the corner on the upper right side of the sear 212. Subsequently, continuous pivotal movement of the door 202 towards its closed position against the frame 204, results with the impact lock 210 being moves backward, in an arrow direction 290 against the bypass of the torsion spring 218, due to the angle of the cam drive surface 240 running against the sear 212. Subsequently, continuous closing in the door 202 will place the drive surface by cam of the first ratchet tooth in the locking member 214, in engagement with the driving surface by ramped cam of the first ratchet tooth of the sear 212. Upon further movement of the door 202 in its closed position against the frame 204 , one or more of the ratchet teeth in the locking member 214 will move over one or more of the ratchet teeth in the sear 212. For example, upon additional movement of the door 202 to the closed position, the camming surface of the first ratchet tooth in the locking member 214 engage the camming surface of the second ratchet tooth in the sear 212, and the camming surface of the second ratchet tooth in the locking member 214 will engage the interlocking surface of the first ratchet tooth of the sear 212. This progression of the ratchet teeth in the locking member 214 on the ratchet tooth in sear 212, it will continue until the door 202 is in the closed position against the frame 204, as illustrated in Figure 19. In Figure 19, each of the ratchet teeth in the locking member 214 is illustrated in engagement with each one of the ratchet teeth in the sear 212, although it is only required and it will be understood that any amount of ratchet teeth in the interlocking member 214 may be in engagement with any number of ratchet teeth in the sear 212. When the The impact bolt 210 is in a position locked against the sear 212 as illustrated in Figure 19, the engagement of the ratchet teeth in the locking member 214 and the sear 212 provides significant holding force to retain the door 202 in its closed position and locked against the frame 204. In the present embodiment, this is achieved through coupling the locking surface of the fixing member res pective 214 and sear 212, which are generally generally parallel to the surface of the door 202 and the frame 204 in this embodiment. In addition, the force exerted by the torsion spring 218, allows additional retention force between the sear 212 and the locking member 214. To open the door 202 out of engagement with the frame 204, the impact lock 210 moves in a direction of the arrow 290 by a convenient force exerted on the handle 246, such as by the thumb and another finger of an operator, in order to move the ratchet teeth in the locking member 214 out of engagement with the ratchet teeth in the sear 212. The movement of the impact lock 210 in the direction of the gate 290 occurs due to the compression of the torsion spring 218 against the edge of the door 202. The door 202 can then be moved to its open position away from the door. frame 204 when the impact bolt 210 moves sufficiently far from engagement with the sear 212. In Figure 29, other bolt actuation means comprising an actuator 310 mo are illustrated. mounted on a bolt 312, with bolt 312 illustrated mounted on a first member 302 and in a released position, and with actuator 310 illustrated in an extended position. Similar to the previously described, the actuator 310 may also be used in connection with a variety of different types of bolts. Another type of bolt suitable for use with the actuator of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 29-46. The lock 312 as illustrated in Figure 29 is of the type described in the US patent. No. 4,556,244 which is incorporated herein by reference and for reasons of brevity, only those portions which differ from those described in connection with the patent "244 will be described in detail here.Active 310 as illustrated in Figure 29 includes as its portions , a cover 314, a cover 316, a sleeve or housing 318, a spacer 320, bypass means 322 and a housing 324. In this embodiment, the housing 324 is configured to accommodate the actuator 310 as well as the bolt components. 312. The main components of the bolt 312 include a ring or annular cam 326, an actuating flange comprising an arrow 328, a cam follower 330, a controlled movement pin 332, and an interlocking member comprising a ratchet 334. The above elements of the actuator 310 will be described in more detail below: The housing 324 is illustrated in detail in the isolated views of Figures 32-34. 324 as illustrated in this embodiment includes opposed upper and lower surfaces 336 and 338 and an outer surface 340. The outer surface 336 in this embodiment defines a generally rectangular flange in configuration and includes a pair of mounting lugs 338, each generally cylindrical in cross section in this modality, which extends from a lower surface of a flange 335. Although not illustrated, preferably in this embodiment each of the lugs 338 includes a threaded portion on its outer surface.

Further, within the upper surface 336 there is provided in this embodiment a cavity 340 of generally cylindrical shape and terminating by a substantially annular seating member 342. Further, a platform 344 also generally annular in shape in this embodiment, is placed against the seat member 342. The platform 344 also includes a through-extending and generally annular opening in this embodiment. As best illustrated in Figure 32, the housing 324 further includes a sleeve 331 adjacent to the platform 344 and ending at the bottom surface 338. As best illustrated in Figures 32, 34 and 35, the sleeve 331 in this The embodiment is generally cylindrical in cross-section and includes at least one and preferably two movement control channels, which in this embodiment, comprise a pair of axial movement control slots 346, spaced 180 ° and a pair of control recesses. laterally extending movement 348, spaced 180 °. The sleeve 331 in this embodiment includes a through opening generally cylindrical in shape and connected to the opening extending through the platform 344. In operation, the motion control slots 346 and the recesses 348 receive in sequence, in a order or the other, the motion control pin 332 which is described in detail in the "244 patent.

The sleeve 318 is illustrated in the isolated views of Figures 36 to 39. In this embodiment, the sleeve 318 is generally cylindrical in cross section and includes opposite top and bottom surfaces 350 and 352 and an exterior surface 354. The top surface 350 in this embodiment it includes an opening 356 that extends generally cylindrical in shape and terminates by the substantially annular seating member 358. The bottom surface 352 in this embodiment includes an opening 360 extending there generally annular in shape and extending to through the seat member 358 to the opening 356. As best illustrated in Figure 37, the sleeve 318 in this embodiment further includes at least one and preferably four through channels 362 generally in the form of J in this embodiment, but also other configurations may be used for this purpose. The spacer 320 is illustrated in the isolated views of Figures 40 and 41. In this embodiment, the spacer 320 is generally cylindrical in shape defined by an upper surface 364, a cavity 366 extending within the upper surface 364 and terminates by an annular seat member 368 and a second opening extending from the annular seat member 368 to a bottom surface 370 generally cylindrical in this embodiment. The spacer 320 in this embodiment also includes a lower surface 372 having a pair of aligned openings 374 generally circular in shape extending across opposite sides of the outer surface 372. The cover 314 is illustrated in the isolated views of the Figures 42 to 44. The cover 14 in this embodiment is generally cylindrical in configuration defining opposed upper and lower surfaces 376 and 378 and with an opening extending longitudinally through the sleeve 318, which extends through the surfaces 376 and 378. The sleeve 314 in this embodiment further includes at least one of preferably four retainers 380, each generally rectangular in configuration in this embodiment, extending from the interior surface 382 of the cover 314 defined by the through-extending opening and placed next to it. the outer surface 338 and generally at 45 ° intervals in this mode. The cover 314 in this embodiment also includes within its interior surface 382, a substantially annular channel 384 proximate the top surface 376. In addition, in this embodiment, the cover 314 may also include a notch 384 within the interior surface 382 and placed next to the bottom surface 378. The lid 316 in this embodiment is best illustrated in the top plan view of Figure 31 and isolated views of Figures 45 and 46. The lid 316 in this embodiment includes an upper surface 388 generally with ribs in this modality and a lower surface 390. In addition, in this embodiment, extending from the lower surface 390 is a substantially annular, hollow projection 392. Further, as best illustrated in the fragmentary sectional view of Figure 318, the cap 316 in this embodiment further includes a member of connection 396 generally annular in this embodiment, which extends from the bottom surface 394 and placed on the perimeter of the lid 316. The connecting member 396 in this embodiment defines an extension 398 extending from the connecting member 396 and toward outside away from the lid 316. The assembly of the actuator 310 with the latch 312, will now be described. Preferably, the cam 320 is inserted into the opening 356 within the sleeve 318. The arrow 328 is then inserted e? the opening 375 extending within the spacer 320 and the cam follower pin 330, is inserted through both the opening 384 in the spacer 320 and an opening extending through the arrow 328. The terminating end of the arrow 328 opposite its connection to the spacer 320, is inserted into the openings 356 and 360 through the sleeve 318. The sleeve 318 is then inserted into the opening through the cover 314 and with the retainers 380 positioned within the channels 362 of the sleeve 318, with this partial structure inserted into the housing 324 by the free end of the arrow 328 that is inserted into and through the openings within the platform 344 and sleeve 331. At this point, preferably, the remaining components of the bolt 312 are assembled in the manner described in the "244 patent. Subsequently, preferably the bypass means 322 which are helical spring type in this embodiment, are placed at the end of the arrow 328 at one end and inside the hollow aperture of projection 392 at its other end, with cap 316 then inserted into channel 348 within interior surface 382 of cover 314 for connection. The various components of the actuator 310 can be constituted by any suitable materials. In the present embodiment, housing 324 with sleeve 318, arrow 328, cam 320, pins 330 and 332 and bypass means 322, are constituted by metal or metal type materials and cover 314, cover 316 and spacer 320, of Preference is made of conventional thermoplastic or thermoplastic materials such as by injection molding. The operation of the actuator 310 in connection with the bolt 312 will now be described with reference to Figures 29 and 30. The bolt 312 is illustrated in Figure 29 mounted on a first member 302 illustrated in a released position and in Figure 30 assembled in a locked position against a second member 304. The first and second members 302 and 304 may comprise any of a variety of types of closure members such as doors, panels and the like. As described in more detail in the patent "244, the ratchet 332 is subjected to successive rotational and axial movements as the bolt 312 moves between its locked and released positions, in this embodiment, the operation of the bolt is controlled through rotation of the actuator 310. In the present embodiment, the rotation of the ratchet 332 between its locked and released positions is possible when the actuator 310 is already in the extended position as illustrated in FIG. 29 or in a retracted position as illustrated in FIG. Figure 30. The advantage of the actuator 310 in the present embodiment is that it can be moved in its extended position for ease of use and then, after the ratchet 334 moves to its desired position, the actuator 310 moves to its retracted position. For purposes of this illustration, the actuator 310 will be considered to be in its retracted position and the ratchet 332 is in its locked position as illustrated in Figure 30. In this embodiment, in order to move the actuator 310 to its extended position, a convenient amount of depression force is exerted on the outer surface 388 of the cap 316 such as by the thumb against the rib surface of the cover 316. The force exerted on the cover 316 functions to move the cover 314 slightly in an inward direction towards the pawl 334 against the force of the bypass means 322, such that the retainers 380 move within the channels 362 of the substantially stationary sleeve 318. Subsequently, a convenient rotational movement of the cap 316 will impart rotational movement of the retainers 380 within the J-shaped channels 362, with the force of the bypass spring 322 then moving the actuator 310 to its extended position shown in Figure 29. In operation, preferably, the depression and rotation movements in the lid 20 occur substantially at the same time. In this embodiment, the amount of extension of the actuator 310 is regulated by the inter-relationship between the retainers 380 with the J-shaped channels 362 of the sleeve 318. Additional embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in Figures 47-52. For reasons of brevity, the embodiments of the present invention illustrated in Figures 47-52 will be described with reference to the foregoing embodiments of the present invention. In Figure 47 there is illustrated a bolt of the impact bolt type and including other bolt actuation means according to the present invention. In this embodiment, bolt 600 includes a housing 614, a cam or sleeve 620, a handle 618 and ratchet 616, details of which will be described below. The housing 614 in this embodiment includes a pair of opposed cavities 630 and 632, each generally rectangular in shape that is provided within the interior surface. The cavities 630 and 632 can also be formed as a continuous channel extending completely around the inner surface of the housing 614. In addition, in this embodiment, the housing 614 also includes a substantially annular depression 634 extending within the upper surface 622. The cam or sleeve 620 in this embodiment defines a generally tubular member 640 connected to a body 642 which in this embodiment has a mushroom-shaped configuration. Further, in this embodiment, a pulse member 644 comprises a pin received within an opening in the bottom surface of the body 642, although as will be understood, an inner pulse member 344 may also be provided similar to that illustrated in the dead bolt. In addition, in this embodiment, the sleeve 620 includes at least one and preferably a plurality of grooves extending at a predetermined distance about its longitudinal axis, which in the present embodiment comprise two grooves 646 the purpose of which will be described in more detail below. The handle 618 in this embodiment includes near its lower end at least one and preferably two opposing cavities 648, each generally rectangular in configuration. Further, in this embodiment, the handle 618 includes a pair of opposed slots in which pins 650, each of generally cylindrical configuration are received, although as will be understood, the pins 650 can be provided integrally connected to the handle 618. The configuration of the ratchet 616 is best illustrated in the bottom plan view of Figure 48. Ratchet 616 is generally T-shaped in configuration and includes in this embodiment a generally rectangular notch 652 in configuration within its outer surface, the purpose of which is describe below. In this embodiment, means are provided for retaining the handle 618 in its closed position, including bypass means comprising in this embodiment a compression spring 657 and at least one and preferably two retainer members comprising tabs 659, connected to ends opposite of the compression spring 157, such as by a screw, rivet or the like. In addition, a generally flexible sleeve can be provided in which the compression spring 657 is received such as the hose 655 illustrated in Figure 47. In this embodiment, each of the tabs 659 is preferably generally elongated in configuration having one end substantially planar upper and lower end generally radiated. In addition, in this embodiment, a bearing member comprising a generally elongate bolt 661 is attached to the body 642 of the cam 620, such as by a threaded connection in the present embodiment. Further, in the present preferred embodiment the bolt 661 includes at its upper end, a depression which is defined by a substantially radiated wall 663. The bolt assembly 600 will now be described. The pin 650 extending from the handle 618 is positioned within the slots 646 within the cam 620. The pin 644 extends from the portion 642 of the cam 620, extends within the slot 652 within the ratchet 616. The hose 655 that protects the spring 657, is placed in the depression within the bolt 661 and preferably engages the substantially radiated wall 663. Opposite ends of the hose 655 are preferably received within the opposing grooves 646 in the cam 620. The tabs 659 are placed inside the cavity 648 of the handle 618. Figure 47 illustrates a position of the tabs 659 when the handle 618 retracts in its closed position, with the substantially planar upper surfaces in engagement with a corner portion in the cavity 630 within the housing 614. operation of the bolt 600 in order to leap the handle 618 to its extended position, will now be described. Similar to bolt 10, handle 618 is depressed in order to move to its extended position. In this embodiment, as the handle 618 is depressed, the upper surface 148A defined by the cavity 648 of the handle 618 comes into engagement with the substantially planar upper surface of each tab 659 in order to pivot the tab 659 away from the housing 614. In the present modality, preferably each of the tongues 659 are pivotally connected to the substantially radiated end with the handle 618 such as a pin 663, so as to allow pivoting movements of the tongues 659. As the tongues 659 move away from the position of corner of the cavity 630- in the housing 614, the handle 618 moves towards its open position retracted by the derivation of the compression spring 667. The extension of movement of the handle 618 towards its open position, is regulated by the position of the cavities 632 in which the tabs extend so as to retain the open position of the handle 618. Similarly, as the handle 618 moves back to its retracted position from its extended position, the tabs 659 move out of the cavities 632 when pivoting relative to the pin 653 until the tabs 659 are again placed adjacent to the cavities 630. In this embodiment, the flexibility of the hose 655 ope to provide additional retraction of the tabs 659 from the housing 614, as the handle jumps from its retracted position. In particular, as the handle 618 is depressed from the position shown in Figure 47, the hose 655 flexes slightly and compresses into the substantially planar upper wall 663 of the bolt 661, which allows for improved compression of the spring 657 and in accordance with this, the retraction of the tabs 659. The operation of the latch 600 for retraction of the pawl 616 will now be described. In this embodiment, the rotation of the handle 618 when in its extended position results in corresponding rotation of the cam 620 due to the engagement of the pin 650. The rotational movement of the handle 618 is translated to the pin 644 placed within the notch 652 with the ratchet 616. The movement of the pin 634 engages the rear wall of the groove 652 which forces the pawl 616 to its retracted position. The path of the pin 644 as the ratchet 616 moves to its retracted position as illustrated in dotted lines. The components of the bolt 600 may be constituted by any suitable materials and from any sufficient manufacturing process, such as metal formed and / or molded plastic. A bolt according to another embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 49a-49c. The lock 700 as illustrated in Figures 49a-49c is similar to the lock 600 described above. The handle 714 includes at least one and in this embodiment a pair of cavities 730 and 732 within the interior surface of the handle 714 similar to the cavities 630 and 632. In the present embodiment, only one of the cavities 730 and 732 are illustrated and as described above, the opposing cavities may be provided as a single channel extending around the entire inner surface of the housing 714. In the present embodiment, the cavity 732 preferably comprises a groove on the longitudinal axis of the housing 714 'and which it is larger in size than the cavity 730. The handle 718 in this embodiment includes at least one and preferably two openings 131 extending there (only one of which is visible). In the present embodiment, the openings 731 are preferably conical in shape and are positioned so as to taper inwardly in a direction of the outer surface of the handle 714. The lock 700 also includes in this embodiment a sleeve 720 defining a generally cup-shaped member and at least one and preferably a pair of opposed cavities defining grooves 723 (only one of which is visible) extending over its longitudinal axis. Further, in this embodiment, the bolt 700 includes a generally elongate tubular member 725 within the handle 718 and the. box 720. In the present embodiment, member 725 includes at least one preferably a pair of opposing cavities 727 (only one of which is visible) within its outer surface. Similar to cavities 730 and 732, the cavity 727 can also be provided as an annular amount surrounding the tubular member 725. The assembly and operation of the bolt 700 will now be described. In this embodiment, pins 771 and 773 are provided extending from the handle 718. As previously described, the pins 771 and 773 may be provided as separate members that are received within the handle 718 or provided as a piece extending out of the handle 718 In the present embodiment, the pins 771 and 773 are received in the cavities 732 and 723 that are provided within the housing 714 and sleeve 720, respectively. In addition, a bearing member, such as a roller bearing or spherical ball, is provided within the opening 731 within the handle 718. In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of bearing members are provided and may be placed at defined intervals, by example three bearing members at 120 ° intervals. In operation, when the bolt 700 is positioned with the handle 718 in its retracted closed position shown in Figure 49a, the bearing member is positioned within the cavity 730 of the housing 714 as illustrated by the bearing member 777a. The interaction between the bearing member 777a and the surface defined by the cavity 730 retains the handle 718 from its closed position. In order to leap the handle 718, the handle 718 is depressed which moves the bearing member 777a in a downward direction so as to be positioned substantially adjacent the cavity 727 within the tubular member 725 as illustrated in Figure 49b. The configuration of the opening 731 allows the bearing member 777a to roll down the inclined surface of the opening 731 and into the cavity 727 as illustrated by the bearing member 777b. Subsequently, the handle 718 and the tubular portion 725 move to an extended position that is illustrated in Figure 49c due to the bypass of a spring mechanism, such as a compression spring 781 placed between the handle 718 and the tubular member 725 and a compression spring 783 between the handle 718 and the cam 720. In the present embodiment, the movement of the handle 718 towards its extended position is regulated by the movement of the pins 771 and 773 within the respective cavities 732 and 733. Similarly, as the handle 718 moves from its extended position back to its retracted position, the bearing members 777 move out of the cavity 727 within the portion 725 and back into the cavity 730 within the handle 718. The components The remaining and operation of the present embodiment are similar to lock 600. Another embodiment of the lock of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 50c and 50a-c. The bolt 800 illustrated in Figure 50 again is of the impact type, including a housing 814, a handle 818, a sleeve or cam 820 and a ratchet 816. In this embodiment, the handle 818 and the housing 814 are similar. to those shown with respect to the bolt 10. The case 820 in this embodiment differs from the case 20 in that the relief 850 is adapted to operate as a detent instead of holding the case in a mounted position, such as the relief 50 of the box 20. The aspects of which will be described in more detail below. Further, in the present embodiment, the driving means comprises a simple driving member 850 which in this mode defines a generally cylindrical extension 851, a projection 853 comprising a generally triangular cam surface in cross section in this embodiment and an actuator 862. connected at a distal end of the extension 851, comprising a generally planar wall in the present embodiment, as best illustrated in Figure 50a. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the extension 851 'consists of two parts connected together by a screw that extends through an opening in the second part and secured with a threaded opening in the first part, although in other embodiments, extension 851 may also be provided comprising more or fewer parts such as a single part. Ratchet 816 in the present embodiment includes an aperture 861 extending through between upper and lower positions and a ramped cam surface 863 adjacent to the opening defined by a cavity that is provided within the bottom of ratchet 816. Assembly and operation of bolt 800 will now be described. The handle 818 and the box 820 are connected similarly to the handle 18 and box 20 of the bolt 10 and which includes a compression spring 891 placed between them. When the handle 818 is in its retracted closed position, which is shown in Figure 50a, the catch 850 of the box 820 is received within the opening 828 within the housing 814 in order to retain the box 820 in position. The thrust member 850 in this embodiment extends through the opening 861 within the ratchet 816 and extends into an opening provided in the bottom of the housing 814, which is generally cylindrical in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the thrust member 850 is assembled by an extension portion 851, inserted upwardly through the opening 861 of the pawl 816, for connecting to the first part by the retaining screw. The operation of bolt 800 will now be described. From the locked position shown in Figure 50, the handle 818 is first depressed allowing the handle 818 to jump similar to the handle 18. Subsequently, for retraction of the ratchet 816, the handle 818 then pulls out away from the housing 814, which forces the detent 850 of the case 820 out of the opening 828 of the housing 814. Subsequently, the continuous pulling of the handle 818 forces the ratchet 816 towards its retracted position against the bypass of the compression spring 893, due to the engagement of the cam surface from position 853 with cam surface 863 of ratchet 816 as illustrated in Figure 50c. In this way, the ratchet 816 is retracted to a position to move away from the sear, and with continuous pulling of the handle 818 it opens the panel member on which the lock 800 is mounted. When the handle 818 is released by the user, the compression spring force 893 operates to bypass ratchet 816 to its extended position and correspondingly move housing 820 in an inward direction toward ratchet 816, due to the engagement between the cam surface of portion 853 and the surface of cam 863 of ratchet 816, as illustrated in Figure 50b. In this way, the ratchet 816 then moves back to its extended position. Subsequently, the movement of the handle 818 to its retracted position will occur in the same manner as with respect to the handle 18 and the case 20 of the bolt 10. In this embodiment, supplementary means for retracting the ratchet 816 are also provided by the actuator 862.; in particular, the depression in the actuator 862 will retract the ratchet 816 independently of the handle 818. Although not illustrated, in another embodiment, an additional spring may be provided for movement of the case 820 to the closed position when the handle 818 is released. The embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in Figures 51 to 54. The bolt according to the present embodiment illustrates a modified assembly for holding the handle structure when retracted into its closed position. For reasons of brevity, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the bolt and only those portions that are different in the present embodiment will be described herein. According to the present embodiment, in Figure 51, a bolt actuation member is illustrated comprising a box or sleeve 920, and handle 918 and cam sleeve 921, the details of which will be described in more detail below. An isolated perspective view of the case 920 is illustrated in FIG. 52. In this embodiment, the case 920 is a hollow tubular member having an upper flange 922, elongated slots extending on a longitudinal axis corresponding to the slots. 60a- 60d in the bolt 10 and at least one and preferably four substantially flexible tongues 924a-924d (only three of which are visible) placed at the bottom end 940, and each one includes at its distal ends, a surface of cam drive substantially in ramp and an interlocking surface. Further, in this embodiment, the case 920 further includes one and preferably two pulse members comprising embossments 944 and 946 corresponding to the embossments 44 and 46 of the casing 20. The handle 918 in the present embodiment is illustrated in the view in perspective isolated from Figure 53. The handle 918 in this embodiment is generally cylindrical in configuration having at least one and in this mode of preference four enhancements 968a-968d, only three of which are visible (extending from the surface exterior of handle 918). The enhancements 968a-968d in this preferred mode are substantially diamond-shaped in configuration, although it can be used when any convenient configuration is desired. Similar to the bolt 10, the handle 918 and the box 920 are assembled together by the lugs 968a-968d inserted through the elongated grooves through the outer surface of the case 920. The cam sleeve 921 in the present embodiment is a generally tubular member that surrounds the handle 918 and the box 920 in the present embodiment. An isolated front section view of the sleeve 921 of the present embodiment is illustrated in Figure 54. The sleeve 921 includes a cam channel 931 that is provided within at least a portion of and preferably continuous around the inner surface 932. In this embodiment, the cam channel 931 is only partially within the inner surface 932, however when desired, the cam channel 931 can extend fully through the wall of the cam sleeve 921, when desired. In the present embodiment, the cam channel 931 is a two-dimensional cam surface and in the form of a pattern defined by upper and lower portions. In this embodiment, the pattern of the upper portion is defined by a first surface 933 extending substantially over the longitudinal axis of the cam sleeve 921, a second inwardly ramped surface 933b, a third outwardly ramped surface 933c, a fourth surface 933b substantially parallel to first surface 933a, fifth ascending ramp surface 933e, and sixth down ramp surface 933f, at which point, the pattern begins again with 933a. The lower portion of the cam channel 931 in this embodiment is defined by cam surfaces inclined upwards and alternating downwards inclined, which in combination are generally in the form of spline teeth. further, in tembodiment, the point of intersection between the cam surfaces inclined upwards and inclined downwards as illustrated in points 951 in the lower portion of the cam channel 931, is offset with respect to the corresponding connection points between the cam surfaces inclined upwards and downwards of the upper portion of the cam channel 931, such as at 953. In the present embodiment, the cam sleeve 921 is assembled as it is inserted around the case 920 from the direction of the enhancements 944 and 946 and fastened in position between the flange 922 and the tabs 924a-924d. In particular, similar to the tabs 68a-68d of the bolt 10, the tabs 924a-924d initially flex inward, due to engagement with the inner surface 932 of the sleeve 921, with the tabs 924a-924d flexing back towards their original position and with the interlocking surfaces that engage the outer surface of the cam sleeve 921, when the cam sleeve is in its assembled position. In tembodiment, preferably each of the lugs 968a-968d of the handle 918 are positioned within the cam channel 931 of the cam sleeve 921. The operation of the cam drive member according to the present embodiment will now be described. In operation, similar to bolt 10, handle 918 can be depressed between extended and retracted positions when mounted within a housing such as housing 14. In the present embodiment, the movement of handle 918 between its extended and retracted positions is regulated by engagement of the lugs 968a-968d within the cam channel 931 through the cam sleeve 921. In tembodiment, the rotational position of the handle 918 is substantially fixed when placed inside the housing, while the axial translation of the handle 918 is regulated by engagement between the lugs 968a-968d within the longitudinal grooves in the case 920. In tembodiment, while not illustrated, a compression spring is preferably provided to move the handle 918 to its extended position, and the extended position of the handle 918 is maintained by the position of the lugs 968a-968d within the upper camming surfaces 933b and 933c, t as illustrated in dotted lines in relation to 968a enhancement. Subsequent depression of the handle 918 will result with the lugs 968a-968d displaced in a downward direction towards the lower portion of the cam drive channel 931, such as in the direction of the arrow 987 with respect to the lug 968a and which comes into engagement with the cam surface inclined downwardly of the lower portion and in turn forces the cam sleeve 921 to rotate in a counterclockwise direction in the direction of arrow 989. In tmanner, the handle 918 is retained in its closed position retracted due to the position of the lugs 968a-968d within the lower cam surfaces 933e and 933f, as illustrated in lines dotted by the lug 968a. In tmanner, subsequent movements of the handle 918 between the extended and retracted positions result in corresponding rotation of the cam sleeve 921 such that the lugs 968a-968d can move between the upper and lower camming surfaces 933b, 933c and 933e and 933f, respectively. Although not illustrated in tembodiment, the cam drive member will operate in a manner similar to that illustrated in relation to the bolt 10, in particular by ratchet retraction by the thrust members 944 and 946 before rotation of the handle 918 when it is in its extended position. Another embodiment of a bolt according to the present invention is illustrated in Figures 55, 56 and 56a-56d. For purposes of tillustration, the bolt 1000 illustrated in Figure 55 is of the impact type and similar to bolt 10. In tembodiment, the primary difference of the bolt 10 are the means for retaining the handle in the extended and retracted positions within the housing. In the present embodiment, the housing 1018 preferably has an outer surface and at least and preferably four tabs 1068a-1068d (only two of which are visible) proximate the distal end of the flange, which substantially correspond to the tabs 68a -68d of the bolt 10. Further, in this embodiment, the handle 1018 also includes at least one and preferably four substantially resilient stops 1023a-1023d (only two of which are visible) extending from the outer surface and spaced apart from the outer surface. the tabs 1068a-1068b. The box 1020 in this embodiment includes an embossing 1050 for engagement with the housing 1014, at least and preferably two pulse members 1052 extending from its lower surface (only one of which is visible) and at least one 1052 embossment. which extends from its inner surface, the purpose of which will be described below. The 1052 enhancement in this mode is generally cylindrical in cross section. In this embodiment, the bolt 1000 also includes a cam sleeve 1060 positioned between the handle 1018 and case 1020, which is best illustrated in the isolated view of Figure 56. The cam sleeve 1060 in this embodiment is a generally hollow cylindrical member. having opposite flange surfaces 1061 and 1063 and at least one cam surface 1065 on the outer surface of the cam sleeve 1060 in which the terminating end of the enhancement 1052 is received as illustrated in Figure 55 which in the present embodiment defines a bi-dimensional cam surface. In this embodiment, preferably bypass means are provided between the cam sleeve 1060 and the case 1020, to center the cam sleeve 1060 in the position illustrated in Figure 55. In this embodiment, the bypass means comprise an active spring integral 1067 extending from the lower flange 1063, although any other convenient configuration may be used for the same purpose. As best illustrated in Figure 56, cam surface 1065 generally has a heart shape in configuration. Furthermore, in this embodiment, cam surface 1065 may also include at least one and in this embodiment two stop members 1068 and 1070, each in the form of a cantilever spring in this embodiment. The stop members 1068 and 1070 allow the 1052 boost to pass in one direction but not in the opposite direction. In Figs. 56a-56d the position of the elevation 1052 in relation to the cam surface 1065 is illustrated as the handle 1018 moves between its extended and retracted positions. In Figure 56a, the lug 1052 is off the cam surface 1065, when the handle 1018 is in its extended position. Figure 56b shows the position of enhancement 1052 just beyond the cantilevered spring 1068, when the handle 1018 is in its transition as it moves toward its retracted closed position. Figure 56c illustrates the position of the lug 1052, which is adjacent and preferably against the cantilevered spring 1070, when the handle 1018 is in its closed position. Figure 56d shows a position of the elevation 1052 just beyond the cantilevered spring 1070, when the handle 1018 is in transition after being depressed moving towards its extended position. The lightening may also be a generally flexible member, to allow travel through the cam surface and / or the cam sleeve 10.60 may be movable relative to the case 1020 such as rotatable for this same purpose. The operation of the enhancement 1052 in this manner is like a cam follower with respect to the cam surface 1065, which is provided within the cam sleeve 1060. In this embodiment, the cam follower 1052 is provided in the case 1020, although the cam follower 1052 can be provided in any other device where desired, such as the handle 1018. Further, in the present embodiment, the cam surface 1065 is provided in the cam sleeve 1060 and is generally annular in configuration, although in other embodiments, the cam sleeve 1060 may be provided in other configurations equally, such as a brush or cam surface 1065 can be provided in other devices equally. The remaining portions and operation of the bolt 1000 are similar to those described with respect to the bolt 10 and will not be described in more detail here for this reason. Another embodiment of the bolt according to the present invention is illustrated in Figure 57. As previously indicated with respect to the prior embodiments of the present invention, for reasons of brevity, only those portions that differ from the previous embodiments will be described in detail here. The bolt 1100 according to the present embodiment comprises detent means operating to assist in centering the handle and which also help in avoiding preferably or at least limiting bolt oscillations. For purposes of this illustration, latch 1100 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to impact latch 10. In the present embodiment, latch means are provided between housing 1114 and housing 1120 as will be described in detail below, although it will be understood that the retainer means should be provided between other bolt portions such as the handle and the housing. For purposes of this illustration, a fragmentary front elevational view of the bolt 1100 is illustrated in Figure 57. In the present embodiment, the only portion that differs from that illustrated with respect to the impact bolt 10 is the housing 1114. As illustrated in the Figure 57, at least one and preferably two detents 1151 that in the present embodiment comprise two enhancements, are connected to the housing 1114 next to. the wall 1140. In this embodiment, the detents 1151 are connected to the wall 1140 and extend to the opening 1128 of the housing 1114. The retainer feature of the present invention includes the enhancement 1150 of the housing 1120, which corresponds to the enhancement 50. of the impact bolt 10. In operation of the bolt 1100, moving clockwise or counterclockwise, the boost 1150 of the case 1120 will contact and travel over the detent 1151, when the handle moves back to its central position. As illustrated in Figure 57, the enhancement 1150 is positioned between the detent 1151 when the handle is in its central position. The position of the rim 1150 between the detents 1151, operates to reduce the swing of the bolt. In addition, the detents 1151 provide a "feel" of when the handle is centered, because the 1150 override passes over the detents 1251 when the handle is rotated in order to release the device. In the present embodiment, the inclined cam surfaces on the top of the rim 1150 facilitate the movement of the rim 1150 beyond the rim detents 1151. As will be understood, the rim feature of the present embodiment can be used with any of the others Modes, such as any of the other features of the present invention shown in the various embodiments may be incorporated alone or in any desired combination in accordance with the scope and spirit of the present invention. Another embodiment of a fastener according to the present invention is illustrated in Figures 58-64. The latch 1212 of the present embodiment is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 58-62 and illustrated in operation of FIGS. 56 and 64 mounted on a latch member and in a position held in engagement with a latch 1210 mounted on another fastener member. closing. In the present embodiment, the bolt 1210 is of the impact bolt type illustrated in Figures 1 to 18, however it will be understood that the bolt 1210 may be any of a variety of different types of bolt devices. The fastener 1212 illustrated in Figures 58 to 61 comprises as its portions, means for connection to a closure member, which includes means for aligning the fastener with respect to the closure member and means for engagement by a bolt. In this embodiment, the alignment means comprise at least two generally elongate members 1214 and 1216 connected at first ends and having second ends in spaced spacing from each other. The two generally elongate members of at least 1214 and 1216 each define interior surfaces 1218 and 1220, respectively opposite and approximately 90 ° from each other in this embodiment, although other angular orientations may also be employed when desired for this same purpose. Further, in the present embodiment, the inner surfaces 1218 and 1220 each are substantially planar, however other surface configurations may also be used.

The coupling means of the present embodiment comprises a locking surface 1222 similar to the engaging surface 13 of the sear 12 comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of ratchet or groove teeth. A difference in the interlocking surface 1222 is that it is larger in area than the engaging surface 13, which allows increased tolerance to misalignment in the X and Y directions when locked with the pawl. Interlocking surface 1222 is provided on an exterior surface of a wall 1224 that is generally square in configuration in the present embodiment. As will be understood, the interlocking surface 1222 can be constituted by other configurations equally, such as any prior art conventional sear. In this embodiment, the wall 1224 includes the inner surface 1218 on its inner side opposite the locking surface, 1222. In addition, the means for connection to a locking member of the sear 1212 also include at least one and in the present embodiment two mounting holes 1230 extending through the generally elongated member 1216. Although not illustrated, other connecting means may also be used and located in other positions on the sear 1212. The fastener 1212 in this embodiment also includes a bracket 1232 generally triangular in shape and which connects to both an outer surface 1234 of member 1216 and the inner side of wall 1224 opposite to the interlocking surface 1222. As mentioned above, Figures 63 and 64 illustrate latch 1212 in a position mounted on a closure member and in engagement with a latch 1212 mounted on another latch member. To mount the pawl 1212, the closure 1300 is illustrated as having its lower edge defined by its bottom surface and interior surface received between the members 1214 and 1216 and preferably coupling the respective inner surfaces 1218 and 1220, which provide the alignment of the latch 1212 relative to closure member 1300. For this purpose, preferably the angular spacing between interior surfaces 1218 and 1220 corresponds to the angle between the bottom and interior surfaces of closure member 1300 which is approximately 90 ° in the present embodiment. The latch 1212 is attached to the closure member 1300 by screws or other conventional device that extends through the mounting holes 1230 and into the closure member 1300. The operation of the latch 1212 when mounted now will be described. In Figures 63 and 64 there is illustrated an installation for closing members that overlap when closing for example, the closure member 1302 where the bolt 1210 is assembled, engages the closure member 1300 where the latch 1212 is mounted. The closure members may be any of a variety of different types of closure devices, for example the closure member 1302 may be movable and the closure member 1300 may be stationary, such as a pivoting door and corresponding frame or a drawer sliding and corresponding cabinet, the reverse can apply and the closing member 1300 can be stationary and the closing member 1302 can be mobile, alternatively both closing members 1300 and 1302 can be movable with each other. As illustrated, the closure members 1300 and 1302 interlock by the latch pawl coupling 1210, with the interlocking surface 1222 of the pawl 1212, which is similar to that previously described with respect to the latch 10 that engages the latch 12 and it will no longer be described here for reasons of brevity. The sear 1212 can be made from any convenient material such as a nylon, and from any convenient manufacturing process. Still another embodiment of a fastener according to the present invention is illustrated in Figures 65 to 71. Fastener 1312 of the present embodiment is illustrated in detail in Figures 65 to 69 and illustrated in operation of Figures 70 and 71 assembled in a closure member and in a position held in engagement with a latch 1310 mounted on another closure member. In the present embodiment similar to bolt 1210, bolt 1310 is of the impact bolt type illustrated in Figures 1 to 18, however it will be understood that bolt 1310 may be any of a variety of different types of bolt devices. The fastener 1312 illustrated in Figures 65 to 69 comprises as its portions, means for connection to a first closure member, members for coupling a second respective closure member when the first and second closure members move to a closed position and means for fastening a bolt mounted on the second closing member when the first and second closing members are in the closed position. In this embodiment, the coupling means comprises a generally elongate wall 1316 that includes a substantially planar upper surface 1317, however other suitable surface configurations may also be used for the same purpose. In the present embodiment, the fastening means comprises a locking surface 1322 similar to the interlocking surface 1222 of the fastener 1212, comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of ratchet teeth or grooves. The interlocking surface 1322 in this embodiment is provided on an exterior surface of the wall 1324, which is generally square in configuration in the present embodiment. How it will be understood, the interlocking surface 1222 can be constituted by other configurations equally, such as any prior art conventional sear. In addition, the means for connection to a locking member of the sear 1312 includes at least one and in the present embodiment two mounting holes 1330 extending through the wall 1316. Although not illustrated, other connecting means may also be provided. used and located in other positions in the latch 1312. The latch 1312 in this embodiment also includes a bracket 1332 generally triangular in shape and which connects to both a bottom surface 1334 of the wall 1316 and the interior side 1335 of the opposite wall 1324 to the interlocking surface 1322. The walls 1316 and 1324 in this embodiment are positioned such that the upper surface 1317 of the wall 1316 is approximately 90 ° from the outer surface of the wall 1324, although as will be understood, those members can be placed in other angular orientations equally, when desired. As previously mentioned, Figures 70 and 71 illustrate the fastener 1312 in a position mounted on a closure member and in engagement with a latch 1310 mounted on another closure member. For mounting, the fastener 1312 is positioned such that only a portion of the top surface 1317 of the wall 1316 engages the bottom surface of the closure member 1400. In this manner, a portion of the wall 1316 extends beyond the edge inner or end of closure member 1400, which leaves a portion of upper surface 1317 exposed to provide the engaging means feature of the present embodiment, as will be described below. The latch 1312 is fastened to the closure member 1400 by screws or other conventional device extending through the mounting holes 1330 and towards the closure member 1400. The operation of the latch 1312 when mounted now will be described. In Figures 70 and 71 there is illustrated an installation for the closing members which are level when closed, for example the closing member 1402 where the bolt 1310 is mounted, is placed level with the closing member 1400 where the sear 1312 is mounted. Similar to that described above with respect to latch 1212, closure members 1400 and 1402 may be any of a variety of different types of closure devices. In operation, when the closure members 1400 and 1402 close and move in the closed position illustrated in Figures 70 and 71, the closure member 1402 and the exposed portion of the upper surface 1317 of the wall 1316 come into engagement . In this way, the wall 1316 operates as a stop of the closure member 1402, when the closure members 1400 and 1402 close. As illustrated, the closure members 1400 and 1402 are locked by the latch pawl engagement 1310 with the latching surface 1322 of the latch 1312, which is similar to that previously described with respect to the latch 10 which engages the latch 12 and it will no longer be described here for reasons of brevity. The sear 1312 can be made from any convenient material, such as nylon, and from any convenient manufacturing process. In view of the provisions, it should be understood that there are several advantages of the present invention. A particular advantage is that the various features that are described within a bolt of the action-by-impact type can be applied to other types of bolts equally, such as those that have a rotating ratchet.

Similarly, the characteristics of the actuator 310 can also be used with other varieties of bolts. Another advantage of the present invention is that it describes a retractable action of the handle, which allows a low profile and is resistant to clogging while still providing the user with wide reach when extending to operate the bolt and opening the door, for example in the impact bolt 10 and actuator 310, the handle is placed substantially flush with the outer surface of the housing when it is in its retracted position. In addition, the action of the handle allows improved safety since the bolt will remain in its position held against the sear, even if the handle must be accidentally operated to move it to its extended position, such as vibration or accidental contact. In addition, the action of the handle shown in the impact bolt 10 allows a more versatile bolt since the handle can be held in its extended position while latching when desired, such as when a door can be repeatedly opened in such a way that want easier access to the handle. Another advantage of the present invention is that the generally flexible leg connected to the case in the impact bolt 10 operates to hold the handle in its stored position. In addition, the action of the generally flexible leg on the box and the camming surface on the handle, allows misalignment while still retaining the handle in the stored position, which is a feature that is not known to be present in the prior art . Another advantage of the impact bolt 10 is that the impact action is possible to lock the pawl against the pawl when the handle is already in the retracted position or out in its extended position, allowing the operator to store the handle at any time want, and then close the door by impact. Still another advantage of the present invention are the grooves in the pawl and sear which engage the locked position. The grooves allow easy closing by impact but still provide significant holding force. The grooves also provide significant tolerance for vibration and misalignment, which provides a safer locking engagement. In addition, the grooves allow the pawl to engage the pawl at any point on its spring-loaded path, the knurled-tooth coupling allows a clamping range for the bolt. This in turn provides a significant tolerance for misalignment in the Y direction and a consistent holding force independent of how much the ratchet is projected. Typical prior art designs require the pawl to engage behind the pawl, such that without precise positioning of the pawl, the pawl will not be able to actually engage or there may be a space between the pawl and the pawl resulting in clearance or ratchet can only partially engage the sear which results in a reduction in holding force. In addition, another advantage of the grooves in the ratchet and sear is to allow misalignment. In addition, the rounded profile of the pawl and sear also allows misalignment by providing rotational misalignment with respect to the longitudinal axis of the bolt. On the other hand, typical prior art designs require careful positioning of the sear to properly engage the pawl. Another advantage is that each flute is very small and when desired, a minimum number of flutes can be used and they will almost be invisible to the eye, improving the appearance in many applications. In addition, another advantage is that the groove portions can be made of plastic, providing non-oxidizing characteristics and also eliminating the deposit of pieces or flakes of metal such as would occur with metal interlocking devices that can interrupt the operation of certain equipment, such as EDP / electronic special equipment. Another advantage of the present invention is that it describes a fastener which is self-aligning. This feature is illustrated in Figures 63 and 64 by the relationship between the radiator and an edge of the closure member itself on which the fastener is mounted. The self-aligning feature allows for easier installation in various applications and can be used with any conventional fastener as well as fasteners incorporating a ratchet surface. Another advantage of the present invention is that it describes a sear, which also operates as a door stop or stop for any other closure member, as illustrated in Figures 70 and 71. This particular feature eliminates the need for an additional stop element in applications requiring one or more stops, which Accordingly, it reduces the number of parts that must be manufactured and then precisely installed. The stop feature can be used with any conventional fastener as well as fasteners incorporating a ratchet surface. Another advantage of the present invention is the anti-rotating lug in the housing, which simplifies the preparation of the panel by eliminating the need for a mounting hole with flat parts to prevent undesired rotation of the door and panel. Typical prior art designs that operate to prevent unwanted rotation incorporate one or more flat portions in the housing form and then require a prepared mounting hole in the panel with plans to accept the bolt. The design of the anti-rotating lug in the housing allows the preparation of a circular hole in the panel, followed then by the addition of a small keyway such as with a file groove, to accept the lug. A further advantage of the present invention is the ability to actuate the pawl from the inside and allowing the pawl to be depressed whether the bolt is latched or released. This is a safety feature to prevent someone from being trapped inside an enclosure without means to release the door. Another advantage of the present invention is the structure of accommodation and quick coupling between the pieces, since the component of the handle engages by rapid actuation inside the box and is retained in the present embodiment by four small tongues and the box has a tongue of rapid actuation in the present modality that retains the box inside the housing. Yet another advantage of the present invention is that it is versatile and adaptable for use in a variety of different types of applications, for example for marine use, such as enclosures used in boats. As previously described, while the present invention is described in terms of an impact bolt, many modifications and variations are possible and the various features described can be provided individually or in any combination with the same or other bolt types alike . For example, although not illustrated, a fastening plug can be incorporated in the bolt design in order to operate between latched and released positions. As an example, a fastening plug can be incorporated in the handle. Also, a gasket may be provided around the housing for coupling the inner surface of the flange and the panel member surface when the bolt is assembled. In addition, another possible modification is to provide one or more generally elongated "extensions" or "extensions" extending from the handle, in order to engage and retract the pawl in the rotation of the handle instead of the extensions extending from the can. Also, when the lugs are provided in the handle, one or more holes may be provided in the housing in which the lugs will extend when the handle is in the closed or retracted position. In addition, another change can reverse the positions of the leg in the box and the camming surface in the handle, such that the leg is provided as part of the handle and the camming surface is provided as part of the operation. can. Alternatively, in other modifications, the box can be removed and the leg incorporated as part of the housing and, as noted above, with the function of the two lugs extending from the box absorbed by a corresponding feature in the handle or the handle. helical spring connected to the handle that may have its free end that extends to engage the ratchet. Yet another modification is to have an integral or separate portion instead of the generally flexible leg in the box and a spring to derive that portion. As well, the handle can be provided in any desired configuration, such as a knob, handle T, etc. In addition, yet another modification is to provide the ratchet as one piece with the handle. Another modification is to incorporate a conventional ratchet and sear as illustrated in the '464,' 874, '152 and' 769 patents. One or another modification is to provide a self-aligning feature between the ratchet and the housing, which helps in aligning the ratchet teeth in the detent with the ratchet teeth in the sear. Two embodiments illustrating this modification are illustrated in Figures 15 to 18 in relation to the impact bolt 10. In one embodiment, at least one and preferably 2 channels 410 each generally square in cross section are provided within the pawl 416 that is extends over its longitudinal axis and receives two generally elongated enhancements 412, also generally square in cross section extending from the housing 414 and placed within the opening 428. In the present embodiment, preferably the size of a space defined by surfaces opposite 415 of the channels 410 on an axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pawl 416, is greater than the diameter of the housing 412 on that same direction. In operation, the ratchet 416 is able to rotate either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction due to the space between the landings 412 and the surfaces 415 of the channels 410. In another embodiment shown in Figures 17 and 18, the positions of the channels 510 and the enhancements 512 are reversed and placed in the housing '514 and ratchet 516, respectively. As previously described, another modification is that the stress characteristic in the sear and bolt can be provided with other bolt types equally. Further, while the impact bolt 210 is illustrated to incorporate an actuator having an external handle, the actuator may also be provided with a recess such as a recess for engagement with the finger, to move the impact bolt 210 to its released position. . In addition, cover 316 and cover 314 can be connected by any convenient means other than the quick coupling assembly described; for example, by welding, adhesive or screw connection to name a few. In addition, when desired, lid 316 and cover 314 may be provided as a one-piece structure such as when molded as one piece. Further, when desired, the releasing means 322 while described as comprising a metallic helical spring, the bypass means 322 may be of any convenient type, such as an active hinge, for example connected to the lid 316. Further , when desired, the bypass means 322 can be eliminated such that the actuator 312 instead of automatically moving to its extended position by the bypass means 322, the operator on the other hand can apply a convenient amount of pulling force to moving the actuator 310 to its extended position. In addition, the actuator 310 may also include a ratchet indicator if desired. For example, with the types of bolts that incorporate a rotating ratchet such as bolt 312. Suitable ratchet indicators may include for example any type of visual signals such as lines, arrows and / or words on the cover 316 and / or cover 342, in order to indicate the position of the ratchet 334 ?? in relation to the position of the actuator 310. Furthermore, while in the described embodiment, the housing 324 is generally rectangular in configuration and includes substantially cylindrical extensions 338, which are received within appropriately configured openings through the first member 302, and receiving mounting nuts 308 for connection, it will be understood that the. housing 324 can be of any desired configuration and includes any of a variety of different means for connection to a member, for example a mounting nut that is received in the generally cylindrical portion of housing 324. According to this, it is understood that the The above description of the present invention is susceptible to considerable modifications, changes and adaptations for those skilled in the art and that said modifications, changes and adaptations are intended to be considered within the scope of the present invention.

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1. CLAIMS 1. An impact bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a ratchet next to the housing for movement between the extended and retracted positions; and bolt actuation means for selectively moving the pawl in the retracted position, the bolt actuation means comprise a handle disposed within the housing for both rotational movement and movement between extended and retracted positions. An impact bolt according to claim 1, characterized in that the bolt actuation means further comprises a thrust member within the housing and connected with the handle for corresponding rotational movement with rotational movement of the handle. An impact bolt according to claim 2, characterized in that the housing is generally elongated and includes an upper surface and a cavity within the upper surface, the driving member comprises a sleeve generally elongated and received within the cavity of housing, the sleeve further includes an outer surface and upper and bottom surfaces with a cavity within the upper surface, the handle is generally elongated and defines an outer surface and upper and lower end surfaces, the handle is received within the cavity sleeve in the retracted position of the handle. 4. An impact bolt in accordance with claim 3 { characterized in that the sleeve further includes at least one drive liner extending from its bottom surface engaging the pawl in rotational movement of the handle to move the pawl to its retracted position. An impact bolt according to claim 4, characterized in that the handle includes at least one lug extending from its outer surface received into at least one cavity in the outer surface of the sleeve for connecting the handle and the sleeve, wherein the cavity at least generally is elongated on a longitudinal axis of the sleeve to allow movement of the handle between its extended and retracted positions. An impact bolt according to claim 5, characterized in that the handle includes a plurality of lugs extending from its outer surface, with each lug defining a camming surface and an interlocking surface, and The sleeve includes a plurality of cavities within the outer surface and extends over a longitudinal axis of the sleeve that receives the plurality of lugs of the handle. 7. An impact bolt according to claim 5, characterized in that the housing includes an outer surface and an opening within the outer surface that extends into the cavity within the upper surface, wherein the pawl is received within the opening in the outer surface of the housing, the pawl includes a surface upper and at least one wall extending from the upper surface, with the actuation enhancement at least in the box that engages the wall of at least the pawl to move the pawl to its retracted position. An impact bolt according to claim 7, characterized in that the pawl includes two substantially aligned walls extending from its upper surface and the sleeve includes two actuation lugs extending from its bottom surface, wherein a first enhancement of the two actuation enhancements engages a first wall of the two anti-rotation walls in a clockwise direction of the handle and a second enhancement of the two actuation enhancements engages a second wall of the two walls before rotation in the opposite to the handle of the handle clock. 9. An impact bolt according to claim 7, characterized in that it also includes a first branch means between the handle and the sleeve to move the handle to its extended position and a second means of derivation between the pawl and the housing to move the pawl to its extended position. 10. An impact bolt according to claim 9, characterized in that it also includes means between the handle and the sleeve for retaining the handle in its retracted position. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a locking member and a bolt actuation member for actuating the locking member and associated with the housing for both rotation and axial translation with respect to the housing, wherein the housing includes a upper surface and a cavity within the upper surface, the bolt actuation member further includes a handle having an outer surface and an upper end surface, wherein the handle is received within the housing cavity for axial translation between positions extended and retracted, with the outer surface of the handle being received substantially within the housing cavity and the upper end surface of the handle being substantially flush with the upper surface of the housing in the retracted position, and the outer surface of the handle being substantially outside the housing cavity in the extended position to. A bolt according to claim 11, characterized in that the bolt actuation member includes means for actuating the locking member in the rotation of the handle. A bolt according to claim 12, characterized in that the actuating means comprise a sleeve inside the cavity of the housing and connected with the handle for corresponding rotation with rotation of the handle. A bolt according to claim 13, characterized in that it further comprises means between the sleeve and the handle for connecting the sleeve and the handle, wherein the connection means comprise at least one raised received inside the at least one generally elongated cavity. on a longitudinal axis of the housing. 15. A bolt according to claim 14, characterized in that the sleeve includes at least one actuating lug engaging the locking member in rotation of the handle to move the locking member between the latched and released positions. 16. A compliance lock * with claim 15, characterized in that it further comprises bypass means between the sleeve and the handle to move the handle to its extended position and means between the handle and the sleeve to retain the handle in its retracted position. 17. A bolt according to claim 16, characterized in that the retaining means comprise a generally flexible leg and an opening that receives the leg generally flexible. 18. A bolt according to claim 16, characterized in that the retaining means comprise the at least one at least one recess, wherein the cavity at least generally has a J-shape in configuration. 19. A bolt according to claim 17, characterized in that the locking member comprises a derived ratchet, movable axially between extended and retracted positions before rotation of the handle. 20. A bolt according to claim 18, characterized in that the locking member comprises a ratchet movable both rotationally and axially before rotation of the handle. 21. An impact action steel, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a ratchet arranged between the housing for movement between extended and retracted positions; a sear that engages the ratchet e? an interlocked position; and bolt actuation means for selectively moving the pawl in the retracted position to release the pawl, the bolt actuation means comprise a handle for movement at least axially between extended and retracted positions, wherein the pawl is movable at least toward the latch. its retracted position from the pawl by engagement with the pawl when the handle is in the extended position and the retracted position for interlocking the pawl and the pawl. 22. An impact bolt according to claim 21, characterized in that the bolt actuation means further comprises an actuator for selectively moving the pawl where the actuator is spaced apart from the pawl when the pawl is moved to the position. retracted from the ratchet by engagement with the sear. 23. An impact bolt according to claim 2.2 > characterized in that the housing is generally elond by defining an opposing outer surface, upper and lower surface, a cavity within the upper surface and an opening within the outer surface extending into the cavity, the ratchet being received within the opening in the surface outside of the cavity, the actuator comprises a sleeve generally elond and received within the cavity of the housing, the sleeve has an outer surface with upper and bottom surfaces and a cavity within the upper surface, the handle is generally elond and defines a outer surface and upper and lower surfaces, the handle is received inside the sleeve cavity in the retracted position of the handle, the impact bolt further comprises means between the sleeve and the handle for connecting the sleeve and the handle, wherein the means of connection comprise at least one enhancement received within at least one cavity generally elond on e a longitudinal axis of the housing. An impact bolt according to claim 23, characterized in that the handle includes a plurality of lugs extending from its outer surface, with each lug defining a camming surface and a locking surface and the sleeve includes a plurality of cavities within the outer surface and extending over a longitudinal axis of the sleeve receiving the plurality of lugs of the handle. An impact bolt according to claim 23, characterized in that the pawl includes an upper surface and at least one wall extending from the upper surface and the sleeve includes at least one actuation lug extending from the surface of bottom, wherein the drive lift at least moves by rotation of the sleeve through rotation of the handle in order to engage the wall at least to move the pawl to its retracted position. 26. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a "housing, a ratchet associated with the housing for moving between latched and released positions.; a handle associated with the housing for at least one of substantially axial translation or axial rotation with respect to the housing, the handle includes driving means for selectively moving the ratchet; and supplementary bolt driving means independent of the driving means for selectively moving the pawl to the released position. A bolt according to claim 26, characterized in that the housing defines an outer surface, opposed upper and lower surfaces and an opening within the outer surface in which the pawl is received for movement between extended and retracted positions, wherein the additional bolt actuation means comprises a second opening inside the outer surface of the housing and a drive member positioned within the second opening and connected to the pawl. A bolt according to claim 27, characterized in that it further comprises connecting means for connecting the actuator member to the housing and a receptacle within the pawl, whereby the application of force on the actuator member substantially releases connection of the actuator member and the housing by the connecting means and the actuator member is received in the receptacle in the ratchet. 29. A bolt according to claim 28, characterized in that the second opening is within the lower surface of the housing, the actuating member when connected to the housing substantially aligns with the pawl in its extended position, and the stationary member. The drive is generally elongated and press fit into the ratchet receptacle upon application of force on the receptacle. 30. A bolt adapted to be mounted in an opening in a first member for coupling a second member, the bolt comprises a housing having an outer surface received within the opening, fastening means for coupling the second member, and mounting means between the outer surface of the housing and the first member adjacent the opening for retaining substantially a rotational position of the bolt relative to the first member, the mounting means comprising a cavity and a projection received within the cavity. A bolt according to claim 30, characterized in that the projection extends from the outer surface of the housing and the cavity is within the first member adjacent to the opening. 32. A bolt according to claim 31, characterized in that the opening in the first member and at least the portion of the outer surface of the housing received within the opening is substantially annular in cross section. 33. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a ratchet associated with the housing for moving between locked and released positions; a sleeve within the housing for moving the ratchet at least in the released position and a handle with the sleeve for driving the sleeve to move the ratchet; wherein the bolt further comprises connecting means between at least one of the housing and the sleeve or the sleeve and the handle for quick coupling. 34. A bolt according to claim 33, characterized in that the connection means comprise at least one elevation and at least one cavity in which the elevation is received. enhance at least 35. A bolt according to claim 34, characterized in that the handle is generally elongated and defines an outer surface and upper and lower surfaces, the sleeve is generally elongated and defines an outer surface, and upper and bottom surfaces with a cavity within the upper surface, where the handle is received within the sleeve cavity, the enhancement at least connects to the outer surface of the handle and the cavity at least is within the outer surface of the sleeve. 36. A bolt in accordance with claim 35, characterized in that the cavity at least generally is elongated on a longitudinal axis of the sleeve to allow movement of the handle on the longitudinal axis between retracted and extended positions. 37. A bolt according to claim 36, characterized in that the handle includes a plurality of lugs extending from its outer surface, with each lug defining a camming surface and a locking surface and the sleeve includes a plurality of lugs. of cavities within the outer surface and extends over the longitudinal axis of the sleeve that receives the plurality of lugs of the handle. 38. A bolt according to claim 35, characterized in that the housing is generally elongated and includes an outer surface and upper and lower surface, with a cavity inside the upper surface, the sleeve is generally elongated defining an outer surface and surfaces upper and bottom, wherein the sleeve is received within the cavity of the housing, the enhancement at least extends from the outer surface of the sleeve and the cavity is within the outer surface of the housing. 39. A bolt according to claim 38, characterized in that the at least one elevation includes a camming surface and a locking surface, and the cavity within the housing defines a generally elongate channel in which the at least one movement moves correspondingly. with the rotation of the box through the rotation of the handle. 40. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a pawl associated with the housing for movement between at least two positions, the pawl has at least one groove near a terminating end; bolt actuation means for selectively moving the pawl at least in a released position; and a sear defining a fastening surface having at least one groove for engagement with the groove at least of the pawl in a locked position. 41. A bolt according to claim 40, characterized in that the ratchet and the detent each include a plurality of grooves. 42. A bolt according to claim 41, characterized in that each of the plurality of grooves are substantially parallel in both the pawl and the pawl. 43. A bolt according to claim 42 characterized in that each of the plurality of grooves of the pawl and the pawl comprise a cam operating surface and a locking surface, wherein a position of each of the actuation surfaces by cam and each locking surface in the pawl is substantially 180 ° from one position of each of the camming surfaces and each locking surface in the pawl, whereby the pawl when in the extended position is movable on the fastener in a locking direction but not moving in a release direction opposite to the fastening direction. 44. A bolt according to claim 40, characterized in that the pawl is axially movable between extended and retracted positions and the bolt further comprises means for diverting the pawl in the extended position. 45. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a bolting member associated with the housing, a handle mounted with the housing for movement at least between extended and retracted positions and for actuating the bolting member and means between the housing and the handle, to retain the handle at least in its retracted position, comprising a leg and a receptacle receiving the leg. 46. A bolt according to claim 45, characterized in that the receptacle receiving the leg comprises a cam surface. 47. A bolt according to claim 46, characterized in that it further comprises a sleeve connected with and in response to movement of the handle to drive the bolting member. 48. A bolt according to claim 47, characterized in that the leg is generally flexible connected to the sleeve and the cam surface comprises a three-dimensional cam channel and is inside the handle. 49. A bolt according to claim 48, characterized in that the sleeve is generally elongated defined by an outer surface and upper and bottom surfaces, with a cavity within the upper surface, the sleeve further includes an opening within the outer surface, in wherein the flexible leg is generally elongated and connected at one end to the outer surface of the sleeve and positioned substantially within the opening on its outer surface. 50. A bolt according to claim 49, characterized in that the handle is received inside the sleeve cavity for movement between the extended and retracted positions and the leg is generally flexible includes an extension at its free end for coupling the actuating surface of the handle in its retracted position. 51. An impact bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing; a ratchet proximate the housing, for movement between extended and retracted positions, the pawl has at least one groove proximate a terminating end; means for actuating the bolt to selectively move the pawl in the retracted position, the bolt actuation means comprise a handle disposed within the housing for both rotational movement and for movement between extended and retracted positions and pulse means comprising at least one means of impulse to selectively move the ratchet in response to movement of the handle; a fastener defining a fastening surface having at least one groove for engagement with at least one ratchet groove in a locked position, wherein the housing includes an upper surface and a cavity within the upper surface, the handle of the fasteners. bolt actuation means further has an outer surface and an upper end surface, wherein the handle is received within the housing cavity for axial translation between extended and retracted positions, with the outer surface of the handle being substantially received inside. of the housing cavity and the upper end surface of the handle is substantially flush with the upper surface of the housing in the retracted position and the outer surface of the handle is substantially outside the housing cavity in the extended position; the impact bolt further comprises supplementary bolt actuation means independent of the handle and the thrust means at least to selectively move the pawl in the retracted position, wherein as the pawl moves in the retracted position by the bolt actuation means. supplementary, the handle is substantially stationary, wherein the pawl is movable by the supplementary bolt actuation means in the retracted position of the pawl, when the handle is in its extended position and its retracted position; and means between the housing and the handle to retain the handle in its retracted position comprising a generally flexible leg and an opening that receives the generally flexible leg. 52. An impact bolt according to claim 51, characterized in that the bolt actuation means further comprises a sleeve connected to the housing and the handle to move the ratchet in the retracted position at least, wherein the bolt of impact furthermore comprises connecting means between at least one of the housing and the sleeve or the sleeve and the handle for quick-action coupling. 53. A bolt according to claim 51, characterized in that it further comprises a first member having a through opening and mounting means between the outer surface of the housing and the first member adjacent to the opening, to substantially retain a rotational position. of the bolt with respect to the first member, the mounting members comprise a cavity and a projection that is received in the cavity. 54. A bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a locking member, a bolt driving means for selectively moving the bolting member, the bolt driving means comprises a handle structure associated with the housing at least for translation axial between open and closed positions, the bolt further comprises means for retaining the handle structure at least in the closed position, wherein the retaining means comprises an opening and a bearing member between the housing and the handle structure, wherein the bearing member is received within the opening in the closed position of the handle structure. 55. A bolt according to claim 54, characterized in that the retaining means further comprises at least two bearing members, at least two openings for receiving the bearing members and means for bypassing each of at least two bearing members. Inete in one direction of the two openings at least. 56. A bolt according to claim 55, characterized in that each of the at least two bearing members comprises a generally elongate tongue which is pivotally connected to a first end of the handle structure, the bypass means comprise a compression spring connected to both generally elongate tabs in a position closer to a second end than to the first end of the tabs and the at least two openings are within an inner wall of the housing. 57. A bolt according to claim 56, characterized in that the handle structure comprises: a box having at least two elongated grooves substantially opposed on a longitudinal axis and a handle having a cavity defining an interior surface and at least two catch members extending from the inner surface and receiving in two elongated slots substantially at least opposite from the box, for movement between the open and closed positions of the handle structure, wherein the bypass means further comprise a spring sleeve having a through opening for receiving the compression spring, wherein the spring sleeve of the bypass means is placed within the elongated slots of the case and is movable with the handle, the bolt further comprises a support that engages the sleeve spring when the handle is in the closed position. 58. A bolt according to claim 57, characterized in that it also comprises at least a second pair of openings inside the inner wall of the housing at a spacing spaced from the two openings at least and receives at least two tabs when the handle is in place. the open position. 59. A bolt according to claim 57, characterized in that the first pair of openings at least and the second pair of openings at least comprise a substantially annular channel inside the inner wall of the housing. 60. A bolt according to claim 58, characterized in that the locking member comprises a derived ratchet that is placed within an opening in the housing, for movement between extended and retracted positions, and the housing includes at least one thrust member for engaging the pawl to selectively move the pawl in the retracted position before rotation of the handle. 61. A bolt according to claim 60, characterized in that it also comprises means for diverting the handle to the open portion. 62. A bolt according to claim 54, characterized in that the retaining means further comprise at least two bearing members and at least two openings. 63. A bolt according to claim 62, characterized in that each of the at least two openings is inside an inner wall of the housing and at least two bearing members are substantially spherical in configuration and placed within at least two openings in the handle structure. 64. A bolt in accordance with claim 63, characterized in that the handle structure comprises a sleeve having at least two openings and placed inside an opening in the housing for at least axial translation, a handle having at least two openings of the handle structure and placed inside the housing. between the sleeve and the inner wall of the housing for at least axial translation between the open and closed positions of the handle structure, wherein the two bearing members at least are placed within at least two openings in the wall inside the housing and the at least two openings of the handle, when the handle is in its closed position, and the at least two bearing members are placed within each of the two handle openings as a minimum and the two openings at least of the cuff when the handle is in the open position. 65. A bolt according to claim 64, characterized in that the bolt further comprises a box having at least two substantially opposite elongated slots and the handle includes at least a first pair of retainer members extending from an outer surface and receiving in the two elongated slots substantially at least opposite from the box, wherein the housing includes at least two substantially opposite elongate slots within its inner wall and the handle includes a second pair of detent members extending from its outer surface and receiving in at least two substantially opposite elongate slots of the housing. 66. A bolt according to claim 65, characterized in that the bolting member comprises a derived ratchet positioned within an opening in the housing for movement between extended and retracted positions, and the housing includes at least one driving member for coupling. the ratchet for selectively moving the ratchet in the retracted position before rotation of the handle. 67. A bolt according to claim 66, characterized in that it further comprises means for diverting the handle in the open position and wherein the two openings in the inner wall of the housing comprise a substantially annular channel. 68. A bolt according to claim 46, characterized in that the cam surface comprises a two-dimensional cam channel. 69. A lock according to claim 68, characterized in that it further includes a box connected to the cdn and in response to movement of the handle to actuate the locking member. 70. A bolt according to claim 69, characterized in that the leg is connected to the handle and the bolt also includes a cam sleeve having the cam channel. 71. A bolt according to claim 70, characterized in that it also comprises a plurality of legs. 72. A bolt according to claim 71, characterized in that the handle is substantially cylindrical and includes a plurality of legs connected to and extending from an outer surface, wherein the box includes a cavity and a plurality of elongated slots on a longitudinal axis, wherein the handle is received within the cavity of the box and the plurality of legs extends through the plurality of slots, wherein the cam sleeve includes a cavity defining an interior surface, with the channel of cam which is inside the inner surface of the cam sleeve and at least a portion of the cam and the handle is received in the cavity of the cam sleeve with each of the plurality of legs that are received within the cam channel. 73. A bolt according to claim 69, characterized in that the leg is connected to the box and the bolt further includes a cam sleeve having a cam opening. 74. A bolt according to claim 73, characterized in that the cam channel includes at least one cantilever spring for passage of the leg in one direction. 75. A bolt according to claim 74, characterized in that it also includes at least one resilient member between the cam sleeve and the housing for substantially centering the cam sleeve. 76. A bolt according to claim 75, characterized in that the at least one resilient member comprises an integral active spring connected to the cam sleeve. 77. A bolt according to claim 76, characterized in that the handle is substantially cylindrical, has an outer surface and at least two tabs on the outer surface at spaced spacing on a longitudinal axis, wherein at least one of the two tabs includes a camming surface and a fixing surface, wherein the box sleeve is substantially tubular and is received on the outer surface of the handle as it passes over the camming surface of the tab and is placed between at least two tabs in a mounted position, wherein the box includes a cavity that receives at least a portion of the handle and the cam sleeve in a closed position of the handle. 78. A bolt according to claim 77, characterized in that the leg is substantially flexible. 79. An impact bolt, characterized in that it comprises: a housing, a ratchet associated with the housing for movement between extended and retracted positions; bolt actuation means for selectively moving the pawl at least in the retracted position, wherein the bolt actuation means comprise a handle for axial translation between extended and retracted positions, and with axial translation of the handle in the extended position corresponding to the ratchet movement in the retracted position. 80. An impact bolt according to claim 79, characterized in that the bolt actuation means further comprises a thrust member for selectively moving the pawl at least in the retracted position, wherein the thrust member is generally elongated and includes at least one cam surface, and the ratchet includes top and om surfaces, with the om surface having a cavity terminating on a cam surface, wherein the ratchet further includes an aperture extending through the surfaces upper and lower next to the cam surface, with the driving member extending through the opening through the ratchet and with the cam surface of the driving member positioned adjacent the camming surface of the pawl, whereby the axial translation of the handle in the extended position it provides axial translation of the drive member and coupling of the cam surfaces of the pawl and the drive member for ratchet retraction. 81. A bolt according to claim 80, characterized in that it also includes means for diverting the pawl in the extended position. 82. A bolt according to claim 81, characterized in that it further comprises a box connected to the handle, wherein the box includes a cavity and a plurality of elongated slots on a longitudinal axis, wherein the handle includes a plurality of highlights that they extend into the elongated slots of the box, to allow axial translation, wherein the box includes the pulse member extending therefrom. 83. A bolt according to claim 82, characterized in that it further comprises supplementary bolt actuation means, for retracting the ratchet independent of the handle, wherein the supplementary bolt actuation means comprise an opening within the housing and the thrust member it is positioned within the opening, whereby the depression of the pulse member corresponds to the axial translation of the cam surface of the pulse member to engage the cam surface of the ratchet to retract it. 84. A fastener adapted for coupling by a bolt, characterized in that it comprises: means for coupling to a groove member, the connection means comprise means for aligning the fastener with respect to the groove member.; and means for coupling by a bolt. 85. A fastener according to claim 84, characterized in that the alignment means comprise at least two generally elongate members connected at first ends and having second ends in spaced spacing from each other. 86. A fastener according to claim 85, characterized in that at least two elongated members in general each define an inner surface and an outer surface, with the inner surface of a first of the two generally elongate members at least opposite and approximately 90 ° of the inner surface of a second of the two generally elongated members at least. 87. A fastener according to claim 86, characterized in that the connecting means comprise the first of the two generally elongated members at least. 88. A fastener according to any of claims 84 and 86, characterized in that the coupling means comprise a locking surface having at least one groove. 89. A fastener according to claim 88, characterized in that the fastening surface has a plurality of grooves. 90. A fastener according to claim 89, characterized in that the plurality of grooves are substantially parallel to each other. 91. A fastener according to claim 90, characterized in that the fastening surface comprises a generally elongated wall having a front surface on which the plurality of grooves are placed. 92. A fastener according to any of claims 84 and 90, characterized in that the bolt is of the action by impact type. 93. A fastener according to claim 92, characterized in that the bolt comprises: a housing, a ratchet next to the housing for movement between locked and released positions; and bolt actuation means for selectively moving the pawl in the released position. 94. A fastener operated to mount on a first closure member for engagement by a bolt mounted on a second closure member, when the first and second closure members are in the closed position, the fastener is characterized in that it comprises: means for connecting to the first closing member; means for coupling the second closing member when the first and second closing members move to the closed position; and means for holding the bolt in a fixed or clamped position when the first and second closing members are in the closed position. 95. A fastener according to claim 94, characterized in that the coupling means comprise a generally elongate wall having a substantially planar engagement surface. 96. A fastener according to claim 95, characterized in that the generally elongate wall comprises the connection members. 97. A fastener according to any of claims 94 and 95, characterized in that the fastening means comprise a fastening surface having at least one groove. 98. A fastener according to claim 97, characterized in that the steel surface has a plurality of flutes. 99. A fastener according to claim 98, characterized in that the plurality of grooves are substantially parallel to each other. 100. A fastener according to claim 99, characterized in that the fastening surface comprises a generally elongated wall having a front surface in which the plurality of grooves are placed. 101. A fastener according to any of claims 94 and 100, characterized in that the bolt is of the action by impact type. 102. A fastener according to claim 101, characterized in that the bolt comprises: a housing; a ratchet next to the housing for movement between locked and released positions, the bolt actuation means selectively moves the pawl to the retracted position. 103. A method for using a fastener adapted for bolt engagement, characterized in that it comprises the covers: providing a fastener comprising means for connection to a closure member, the connection members comprise means for aligning the fastener with respect to the member of closure, wherein the alignment means comprise at least two generally elongate members connected at first ends and having second ends in spaced spacing from each other, the fastener further comprising means for coupling by a bolt; aligning the fastener with respect to the closure member by placing an end surface of the closure member engaging the alignment means between the second ends of at least two generally elongated members; and fastening the fastener to the closure member by the connection means. 104. A method according to claim 103, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of providing the fastener coupling means including a fastener surface of has a plurality of grooves. 105. A method for using a fastener adapted to mount on a first closure member, for coupling by a bolt adapted to mount on a second closure member characterized in that it comprises the steps of: providing a fastener comprising means for connecting to the first member of closure, means for coupling the second closure member when the first and second closure members move to a closed position, the coupling means comprise a generally elongate wall having a mating surface, the fastener further comprises means for holding the bolt in a clamped position; aligning the fastener with respect to the first closure member, such that a portion of the generally elongate wall extends beyond an end of the first closure member; and fastening the sear to the first closing member by the connecting means. 106. A method according to claim 105, characterized in that it further comprises the steps of providing the securing means of the sear that includes a steel surface with a plurality of grooves therein.