Abstract: Provide a door latch apparatus with a childproof lock mechanism that is only a projecting portion of the childproof lock mechanism is movable in the release direction interlocked with an opening operation of an inside lever, so that the degree of freedom of arrangement and design of several kinds of parts assembled in a housing can be increased. A release actuating member is supported movably in an elongated guide hole of a childproof lever from a standby position to a release position. When the childproof lever is in a childproof unlocking position and when an inside lever is carried out the opening operation, a projecting portion contacts to the inside lever and moves in the opening direction, so that the release actuating member moves to the release position against a biasing unit.

Abstract: A bolt assembly usable in a mortise lock. The assembly includes a bolt and tailpiece that are pivotable relative to one another. In one embodiment, the bolt and tailpiece are joined by a pin that permits the components to pivot relative to one another.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door lock having an oblique bolt. In the invention, stress of the parts of the oblique bolt susceptible to wear is reduced, wherein they remain functional longer. The oblique bolt consists of slanted surfaces on both sides such that the tip part is narrower at its tip than in the back part of the tip part. The tip part has recesses in its lower part and upper part, which extend from the tip to the back part. Both recesses are open at the end of the tip of the tip part and on the other slanted surface such that the recess of the upper part is open on the opposite slanted surface than the recess of the lower part. Both recesses have a turning piece.

Abstract: A latch assembly (10) is mounted to a follower door (275) of a double door (257) and includes a latch (231) and a pressing board (453) pivotably received in a cutout (411) of the latch (231). When the follower door (275) moves from an open position to a closed position, a pressing side (457) of the pressing board (453) is pressed by a top beam (35) of a door frame (31). The pressing board (453) pivots and presses against a bottom face (413) of the cutout (411) of the latch (231), moving the latch (231) from an unlatching position to the latching position until the pressing side (457) of the pressing board (453) completely enters the cutout (411), and then a slant face (236) of the latch (231) presses against the door frame (31), causing movement of the latch (231) from the latching position to the unlatching position.

Abstract: The combination of an actuator housing assembly and a bolt mechanism assembly adapted to enable attachment and detachment, the assemblies being carried on opposed sides of a panel. The bolt mechanism assembly comprises a sliding bolt assembly one element of which is adapted to latch to a striker.

Abstract: A latching device includes a first member, a second member defining a locking slot, and a latching member disposed on the first member for locking on the second member. The latching member includes a fixing board extending from the first member, and a deformable resilient tongue connecting with the fixing board away from the first member to form an acute angle with the fixing board.

Abstract: A sliding door deadbolt assembly containing a self-retracting finger pull mechanism is described. Provided is a latch assembly having a self-latching deadbolt assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame and a self-retracting finger pull mechanism for accessing the sliding door from within a surrounding framework.

Abstract: A latch assembly and self-latching deadbolt assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame. Provided are a housing for fitting within the sliding door, a self-latching deadbolt for engaging with the strike plate, and a mechanism for sliding the self-latching deadbolt between a nonengaging position and an engaging position for latching with the strike plate.

Abstract: A latch assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame. Provided are a housing for fitting within the sliding door, a self-latching deadbolt for engaging with the strike plate, and a mechanism for sliding the self-latching deadbolt between a nonengaging position and an engaging position for latching with the strike plate.

Abstract: A luggage latch secures a lid to a box. A hasp is mounted on the lid. A bolt and slide are mounted on the box with the bolt being resiliently mounted on the slide. When the lid is closed on the box, the bolt will resiliently snap into position to hold the lid on the box. The latch mechanism is recessed into the luggage so that its external surface is flush with the surface of the luggage.

Abstract: A direction changeable lock has a latch case, a latch bolt, and a positioning rod which can easily be turned around manually through 180 degrees, so that it does not have a direction limitation when it is to be fixed on a door. The latch bolt has a recess for an anti-burglary bolt therein.

Abstract: A latch mechanism with a self-latching feature comprising a pin slideably mounted to one body and a handle pivotally mounted to a second body having a latching portion thereon for engagement with the pin. A cam member is positioned to pivot the handle to a disengaged position under action of the pin.

Abstract: A lock mechanism includes a casing structure adapted to be mounted to one of a door and a door frame for cooperation with an apertured strike plate mounted to the other of the door and door frame. The lock mechanism further comprises a front plate for the casing structure with a pair of apertures therein and a latch bolt retractably mounted with respect to the casing structure and biased to an extended first position wherein a latching portion thereof extends from one of the front plate apertures for engagement with the strike plate aperture, and movable to a secnd retracted position. The latching portion of the latch bolt has a beveled leading surface located for engagement with the strike plate only when the latch bolt is moved a predetermined amount toward the retracted position.

Abstract: There is disclosed a door latch mechanism having a sliding latch mounted to slide from a retracted position to an extended position in which it is adapted to engage in a keeper slot to hold the door closed. A pivoted actuator for the latch is adapted to engage a striker during closing of the door to retract the actuator. When the actuator is retracted it retracts the latch. A manual operator for retracting the actuator is operable from the inside or outside of the door. A locking member prevents retraction of the sliding latch to lock the door.

Abstract: A deadlock mechanism comprises a casing having a facing plate provided with a bolt aperture and a bolt movable through the aperture between an unlocking position and a locking position. This bolt is connected to a reciprocable plunger, the bolt being made up of a pair of levers each having a locking ear at its forward end and a camming lug at its rearward end, the rearward ends of the levers being pivotally mounted at the end of the plunger so as to pivot in opposite directions when the bolt moves out of the casing into locking position. Movement of the bolt and pivoting of the levers as they move in and out of the casing is obtained by the coaction of camming edges on the levers and cam followers within the casing.

Abstract: The invention comprises a latching and unlatching device for use on a door, or bulkhead, or the like, which device has a blocking plate for internally obstructing the latch to prevent its retraction, thereby to prevent the opening of the door. The blocking plate is internally secured in place, in an intermediate slidable position, where it does not obstruct the latch, by a low melting point cover. In the presence of excessive heat, as on the occurence of fire, the cover melts; this allows the blocking plate to slide to another, operative position in which it prevents the retraction of the latch and, consequently, the unlatching of the device. The method comprises the steps to be undertaken to modify an off-the-shelf latching and unlatching device to insure that it will be held securely latched in the presence of fire or excessive heat, and the kit sets forth the structure elements required for the aforesaid modification of off-the-shelf, latching and unlatching devices.

Abstract: A sliding door deadbolt assembly containing a self-retracting finger pull mechanism is described. Provided is a latch assembly having a self-latching deadbolt assembly for mounting to a sliding door and latching with a strike plate mounted in a door frame and a self-retracting finger pull mechanism for accessing the sliding door from within a surrounding framework.