Global Patent Index - EP 1669529 A2

EP 1669529 A2 20060614 - Handcuffs

Title (en)

Handcuffs

Title (de)

Handschellen

Title (fr)

Menottes

Publication

EP 1669529 A2 20060614 (EN)

Application

EP 05252400 A 20050418

Priority

US 745104 A 20041208

Abstract (en)

An apparatus for controlling the rotation of a gear comprising rotating a cam which causes the linear movement of a rod to control the rotation of the gear, wherein the cam rotates within a confined space but not around a fixed axle. The apparatus is particularly useful for controlling the opening and closing movements of a handcuff whose operating elements are comprised of a swing arm and at least one gear having teeth which engage the teeth of the swing arm.

IPC 8 full level

E05B 75/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E05B 75/00 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1669529 A2 20060614; EP 1669529 A3 20060726

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 05252400 A 20050418