Abstract: Mechanically or electromechanically positioning a deadbolt used to lock or unlock a door is disclosed. An electromechanical lock can include a deadbolt to be positioned to lock or unlock a door. The deadbolt can be mechanically positioned based on the rotation of a paddle of the electromechanical lock or electromechanically positioned via a motor being turned on to position the deadbolt. A disengagement mechanism can disengage an engagement cog from a worm gear hub of a gear train of the motor upon the mechanical positioning, but remain engaged upon the electromechanical positioning.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 2021
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2025
Assignee:
ASSA ABLOY Level LLC
Inventors:
John H. Martin, Kenneth D. Goto, Thomas E. King, Jordan R. Fountain