Abstract: A modular lock unit including a carrier frame and a heavy base plate and framework is positioned in a steel door jamb. A lock solenoid and an unlock solenoid are connected to opposite ends of a bolt cam slide extending through a vertical slot in a horizontally reciprocal bolt so that vertical movement of the slide effects camming movement of the bolt between an extended locking position and a retracted unlocking position. The slide includes a central slot oriented at approximately 45.degree. and having vertical deadlock end portions. A lock pin in the bolt extends through the central slot of the slide and enters the deadlock portion of the bolt when in either its extended or retracted position. Camming movement of the bolt is effected by the front and rear edges of the slide engageable with front and rear follower surfaces in the slot in the bolt.

Abstract: A combination lock system on a narrow stile door having selective operation through a drive mechanism including a slide for retraction of the latch bolt operated by the combination lock and a manual control or key operation of the latch bolt. The key operation provides an override of the combination lock operation.

Abstract: A shrouded track slide bolt which is very difficult to breach including an anti-saw spindle inserted into the bolt where it bridges the gap between the door and the door jamb. If a saw is inserted into this gap the saw will stop cutting when it hits the anti-saw spindle which rotates freely. The mechanism consists of a fixed block and a sliding block with an attached dead bolt. If a saw is insertd into the gap between the blocks, a bolt collar will rotate making sawing impossible. At all other points the bolt is surrounded by massive case hardened steel blocks. A key system is provided so that a key is necessary to activate the bolt and the key may only be withdrawn if the bolt is fixed in either the fully extended or fully withdrawn position. A door jamb reinforcing insert is provided to strengthen the door jamb.

Abstract: An electric door lock is disclosed comprising an elongated housing for mounting in a door or frame member, a bolt slidably mounted in the housing for movement between a first position and a second position with the first position being a projected locking position and the second position being a retracted nonlocking position, a spring for normally urging the bolt towards one of the first and second positions, a solenoid for electrically actuating the bolt to the other of the first and second positions with the solenoid having a plunger element moveable from a first position to a second position, a connector assembly for connecting the plunger element to the bolt to move the bolt to the other of the first and second positions by movement of the plunger element to the second position, and a manually operative rotative assembly for mechanically moving the plunger element to the second position.

Abstract: The door latch with lock includes a support bracket adapted to be mounted on the interior surface of an outer screen or storm door, an elongated bolt slideably and rotatably carried in a guideway on the support bracket, and a transversely extending handle on the bolt which extends through a slot in the guideway and is somewhat longer than the spacing between the outer door and an inner door. When the handle is in a generally horizontal sliding position, the bolt slides freely between a latched position wherein the outer end is received in a keeper on the door frame and an unlatched position wherein the bolt is retracted from the keeper. The bolt and handle can be rotated downwardly to a general vertical locking position when the bolt is in either the latched or unlatched positions, but lock means and actuating means prevent the sliding of the bolt between the latched and unlatched positions unless the handle is rotated to the sliding position.

Abstract: A modular lock unit has a lock solenoid and an unlock solenoid connected to opposite ends of a bolt cam slide for operating a horizontally reciprocal bolt. A centered circuit automatically locks the door when it is closed and automatically retracts the bolt in the event that any obstruction is provided in the strike in the door so as to preclude damage to the solenoid employed for extending the bolt. A time delay relay in the circuit terminates power to the lock solenoid after it has been actuated for 1.5 seconds so as to preclude solenoid damage if the bolt is blocked.

Abstract: A rotatable crank hub has a crank arm slot pivotally connected to the rearward ends of a pair of driving levers, the forward ends of the driving levers being pivotally connected to a longitudinally slideable bolt. Rotation of the crank hub in opposite directions moves the bolt through the crank arm and driving levers forwardly to bolt extended position and rearwardly to bolt retracted position during which a transverse driving pin between the crank arm and driving lever rearward ends moves into forward vertical slots of the latch frame in the bolt extended position and into rearward vertical slots of the latch frame in bolt retracted position. A cam projection on the crank hub is slideably resiliently engaged at one side approaching and in bolt extended position and the other side approaching and in bolt retracted position by a forward leg of a U-shaped spring, a spring rearward leg being engaged with the latch frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock mechanism for doors, preferably for use with dwellings, apartments or offices, the locking mechanism providing in particular a measure of safety against unauthorized opening of the lock. The lock mechanism is of a type which at will may be alternatively actuated from the inside either by a key or a thumb turn. When the resident of the house leaves he may in a simple manner suspend the function of the thumb turn. The lock is on its inside equipped both with a key hole hand and a thumb turn. The thumb turn may be engaged or disengaged with a dead bolt by means of a screw means. The screw means is actuated from the front of the lock, actuating an arm which actuates a transmission element bringing the transmission means of the thumb turn into, respectively out of engagement with the transmission means on the follower so that the lock at the operators will either will be actuated by a key or a thumb turn.

Abstract: A locking device (10) for locking a locker (12) is disclosed. A bracket (26) attaches a padlock (50) to the interior surface (36) of a door (18). A latch plate (28) is connected to a shackle (54) of the padlock (50). A handle (30) extends through a slot (58) of the door (18) and is connected to the latch plate (28). A strike plate (34) cooperates with the latch plate (28) and the shackle (54) to lock the door (18).

Abstract: A deadbolt lock mechanism of the single cylinder type is disclosed having a latch bolt which is movable between extended and retracted positions by a cylinder lock at one side thereof or by rotation of a thumbturn at the other side. With the latch bolt in the retracted position, the thumbturn is axially movable between operative and inoperative positions. In the operative axial position of the thumbturn, the thumbturn is operatively coupled to the latch bolt for operation thereof. In the inoperative axial position of the thumbturn, the thumbturn not only is operatively uncoupled from the latch bolt but also is prevented from rotation.

Abstract: A door latching assembly readily adaptable to a standard cylindrical lock provision includes a unitary bolt/handle member substantially shielded by a fixed cover with at least a portion of the handle confined within a retainer member which defines alternate positions of the bolt and establishes a slot with the cover to provide a guide for the handle. Mating lock receiving openings in the handle, retainer member and cover provide for the application of either one or two lock devices to immobilize the bolt in a door locking position. By the symmetrical formation or assembly of certain components and the selective positioning of the lock receiving openings, the mechanism of this invention may be alternately utilized in either a left-hand or right-hand door lock installation without any structural modification of the components.

Abstract: A door lock including a mounting structure secured to a door, a bolt movable into an extended position in which it projects from an edge of the door, a lock cylinder for operating the bolt, and a holder in which the cylinder is mounted. A retaining mechanism, accessible through a release aperture on the edge of the door when the door is open, normally secures the holder to the mounting structure but permits the holder to be released to remove the cylinder.The retaining mechanism can include a latch member that is engageable with the holder under the urging of a spring to prevent the holder from being removed from the mounting structure. Mutually engagable cam surfaces carried by the holder and the latch member cause movement of the latch member to permit installation of the holder. Alternatively, the latch member can be a screw, eliminating the need for a spring to urge it toward the holder.

Abstract: A deadbolt lock mechanism of the single cylinder type is disclosed having a latch bolt which is movable between extended and retracted positions by means of a lock cylinder at one side thereof. A thumbturn, together with manually movable coupling control means for controlling the coupling between the thumbturn and latch bolt are located at the other side of the mechanism. In the bolt retracted position, the coupling control means is movable between coupling enabling and disabling positions to condition the coupling for operation of the latch bolt by the thumbturn in the enabling position thereof, and for disabling such latch bolt operation by the thumbturn in the disabling position. Consequently, the latch bolt is operable by the lock cylinder in any position of the thumbturn and coupling control means, whereas the thumbturn is enabled for operation of the latch bolt only when the coupling control means has been moved into enabling position.

Abstract: A key operated dead bolt lock includes one or a pair of standard threaded mortise cylinders. The lock further includes set screws, inaccessible from either side of a door in which the lock is installed, which prevent rotation of the cylinders. The cylinders hold cylinder collars in place to prevent access to the bolt from the side.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided having a frame for mounting on a door or other closure. A movable bolt is supported on the frame for movements between extended and withdrawn positions. An additional member is mounted on the frame for slidable movements generally parallel to the bolt. At least two locking means are incorporated into the locking mechanism, the first of which releasably connects the bolt to the member, and the second of which releasably positions the member with respect to the frame. With the first locking means engaged, the bolt is movable together with the member. With both the first and second locking means engaged, the bolt is locked in the extended position. A securing means engagable with the first locking means prevents release of the first locking means. The locking mechanism is particularly adapted for use on storage compartments wherein a renter of the compartment will gain access by way of the first locking means and the owner will gain access by way of the second locking means.

Abstract: A padlock and bolt assembly wherein the bolt is capable of complete disengagement from bolt receiving means only upon normal operation of the padlock with a key or upon severance of both legs of the link of the padlock.

Abstract: A lock located within a door has a bolt that is extended and retracted by a double acting air cylinder. A single air line extends from the door frame and into the door where it is connected with a valve having two discharge lines that lead to opposite ends of the cylinder. To energize the cylinder and move the lock bolt, a charge of pressurized air is directed to the valve which in turn directs it to one end of the cylinder. The charge of air further causes the valve to reset itself so that the next charge will be directed to the opposite end of the cylinder. Consequently, with successive charges of air the piston rod of the cylinder and the lock bolt move in opposite directions.

Abstract: A door assembly includes a door panel having a reciprocating bolt mounted therebehind with its nose projectable through the door side edge and into a keeper opening in an adjacent door frame side edge. Extending normal to the base of the bolt is an actuator having a lock section disposed through a cutout in the door panel. A lock plate extends outwardly from the door adjacent the panel cutout and includes an offset handle plate overlying the actuator when the bolt is moved to its locked position, at which time a security plate attached to the actuator behind the panel closes or masks the cutout. Aligned openings in the lock section and lock plate then allow the application of a suitable lock device to immobilize the lock section and bolt in the locked position.

Abstract: The present invention is an electric security lock which not only provides an alarm signal to an alarm device, but which also has a push bar emergency release. The electric security lock includes a dead bolt, a frame adapted to slideably receive the dead bolt, a cover plate coupled to the frame for holding the dead bolt in place, a pair of cams coupled to the dead bolt and adapted to move the dead bolt in a lateral direction, a locking cylinder coupled to each of the cams, and an electric activating apparatus coupled to the dead bolt. The electric activating apparatus includes a circular latch member pivotally mounted and spring coupled to the dead bolt, a metal bar with a first end and a second end having a square hole disposed midway between the first and second holes, the first end of the metal bar is adapted to be coupled and uncoupled mechanically to the circular latch member, and a micro electronic switch mechanically coupled to the square hole of the bar and electrically coupled to an alarm device.

Abstract: A formed block of metal, plasic, or other suitable material, shaped to adhesively abutt the bevelled face of the bolt of a springlatch door lock, changing it from prism to rectangular shaped parallelpiped.

Abstract: A surface bolt adapted to be mounted on an inner or outer surface of a closure member, such as a door or window, the bolt being slidable in guides between positions into and out of engagement with a keeper. One of the guides is provided with means to receive the bow of a padlock in two positions, in one position to prevent unlocking of the bolt or, in the other position to prevent locking of the bolt. The bolt may have a recess extending across its outer surface, positioned and dimensioned to be engaged by one of the guides in the locking position of the bolt and to be resiliently and releasably held in such engaged position by a spring.

Abstract: A single cylinder deadbolt lock with a thumbturn includes a slidable pair of gear elements normally engaging the thumbturn with the cylinder whereby either one will operate the bolt. One such gear element is provided on a hub rotatable with the locking bar shaft, while the other gear element comprises part of the thumbturn mechanism. A rotatable sleeve coaxial with the locking bar shaft is also normally disposed in meshing engagement with the aforementioned hub but is restrained from axial movement. Axial movement together with rotation of the lock cylinder, e.g., for locking the mechanism, moves the hub and the sleeve out of meshing engagement, causing the hub and thumbturn to be held out of meshing engagement for disabling the thumbturn until the cylinder is again rotated.

Abstract: The combination lock disclosed has a plurality of disc-shaped tumblers mounted side-by-side for individual relative rotation around a common axis. A cylindrical member or drum having a plurality of lugs thereon is located adjacent the outer periphery of the tumblers for movement by a dial around the axis of rotation of the tumblers and for rotation on its longitudinal axis. A ratchet rotates the drum on its longitudinal axis a portion of a revolution each time the dial is returned to a selected position. Each tumbler has a protrusion on its periphery that when engaged by a lug on the drum will cause the tumbler to be rotated with the drum as the drum is moved around the axis of rotation of the tumbler by a dial. The lugs are arranged on the drum so that in one position of the drum the dial will move all of the tumblers to a preselected relative position. An audible or visible signal indicates that the lugs are in this position.

Abstract: A door lock having two escutcheon plates clamped against the sides of a door, two mortise cylinders mounted in coaxial relation in the escutcheon plates and each having a rotatable key plug and an actuating arm on the inner end of the plug, a bolt slidable between extended and retracted positions, and a toggle joint bolt-operating mechanism actuated by the actuating arms on the key plugs. This mechanism includes a bolt link pivotally connected to the inner end of the bolt, and an actuating link between the ends of the key plugs having abutment means for coupling and uncoupling of the arms and the actuating link which is urged in toward the locked and unlocked positions by a toggle spring movable into oppositely over-center positions. The abutment means comprise two spaced tabs defining a slot into which the actuating arm is eccentrically extended and retracted during rotation of the key plug through full locking and unlocking revolutions.