Abstract: An exemplary knob assembly includes a knob having a circumferential channel, and a deformable ring seated in the circumferential channel. The ring is normally rotatable relative to the knob such that rotation of the ring does not cause a corresponding rotation of the knob. When gripped with a sufficient gripping force, the ring frictionally engages and rotationally couples with the knob, thereby permitting transmission of torque between the ring and the knob. In certain embodiments, the knob assembly may include a detent mechanism operable to selectively couple the ring and the knob. In certain embodiments, the ring may include protrusions operable to engage pockets in the knob to provide for rotational coupling.

Abstract: A lock includes a housing assembly, an actuatable lock assembly and a latching assembly. The actuatable lock assembly is positionable in at least a closed orientation and an open orientation. The latching assembly further includes a latch, a cam and a motor. The latch, having a cam profile, is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the actuatable lock assembly is maintained in the closed orientation. In the unlocked position, the actuatable lock assembly is positionable into an open orientation. The cam is rotatably mounted and has a first follower configured to intermittently coact with the cam profile of the latch, to, in turn, move the latch between the locked position and the unlocked position. The motor is coupled to the cam. Actuation of the motor causes rotation of the cam, resulting in movement of the latch between the locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: A lock, attachable to a coupling in a bushing coupled to an outside structure, includes a housing, an actuatable lock assembly and a latching assembly. The actuatable lock assembly is rotatable relative to the housing assembly in a closed orientation and an open orientation, and, has a spindle member having a knob attachment portion and a coupling attachment portion. Here, the spindle member and a knob are configured to rotate relative to the housing assembly. The coupling attachment portion is extendable into a central bore and attachable to a coupling. Upon attachment, relative rotation of the spindle member and the coupling is substantially precluded. The latching assembly is positionable in one of a locked position and an unlocked position. The latching assembly is positioned within the cavity of the housing assembly and includes a motor to direct the actuatable lock assembly from a closed orientation to the open orientation.

Abstract: A locking apparatus includes an actuating hub rotatably mounted on a base, a handle connected with the actuating hub, a control plate provided adjacent to the actuating hub and formed with a plurality of teeth, two locking tumblers, and a series of button engagement disc clutch plates and coding disc clutch plates mounted on the locking tumblers, whereby pressing a selected group of buttons rotates their respective button engagement disc clutch plates and coding disc clutch plates such that cut-out apertures formed on the coding disc clutch plates align with the teeth of the control plate, thereby allowing movement of the control plate and rotation of the actuating hub when the grip handle is rotated. The apparatus also includes a code change button and a reset button.

Abstract: A pushbutton type easy-code-change handle lock includes an outdoor assembly, a latch bolt arresting member, a latch bolt, and an indoor assembly. The outdoor assembly is mounted to an outside surface of a door panel and is coupled to an end of the latch bolt arresting member. The latch bolt arresting member drives the latch bolt to move. The indoor assembly is coupled to an opposite end of the latch bolt arresting member. The outdoor assembly includes a mechanical combination lock. When a user enters a correct combination of codes, the mechanical combination lock is operated and the external door handle and the latch bolt are operated synchronously to open the door; and if no code is provided, a key may be used to open the door; and if both codes and key are not provided, the external door handle and the latch bolt cannot be operated synchronously.

Abstract: A dial for adjusting an adjustable portion of a device includes an actuator that moves substantially transverse to an axis of rotation to unlock the dial for rotation. When the actuator is released, the dial automatically locks in place.

Abstract: A dual key bi-step lock having a shell and a cylindrical plug in the shell. The plug has a primary keyway and a secondary keyway and at least one set of primary pin stack and at least one set of secondary pin stack between the shell and the plug, respectively coupling with the primary and the secondary keys. a longitudinal stage is formed on a cylindrical surface of the plug. An involute side face extending from the stage to the cylindrical surface of the plug. The primary key is able to dive the plug to a position of first step open at which the stage is stopped by the key pin of the secondary pin stack. The secondary pin stack is unlocked by the secondary key and the plug is able to be further driven to a position of second step open by the primary and the secondary keys from the first step open.

Abstract: To provide a push button lock which includes a housing on which a plurality of depressible push buttons are located, a lock pin which moves axially with the push button and being engageable with and disengageable from the push button, a lock plate formed with a plate key hole and plate lock hole, a reset plate which is provided parallel to the lock plate, a driving cam linked to a deadbolt lock, and the security-code controller detachably attached to the housing. A mechanism and components for setting and storing a security code for locking and unlocking are assembled in a cartridge. The cartridge is detachably attached to the inside of the housing so that various surface designs are available.

Abstract: A closing system for doors having a container provided in a handle. The container has a touch surface that is placed in a window-type recess of the handle, and a switching element that is arranged in the container can be actuated by the touch surface. The switching element is used to switch the control electronics of the closing system between two states, namely a state that prevents opening of the door and a state that allows the door to be opened.

Abstract: A cam lock for cabinets, drawers, drug cabinets, credenzas, sliding doors, lockers, mail boxes and other door type applications is compact in size, fits an existing cam lock opening and provides electronic access via a keypad or other electronic access. Using batteries, such as AAA size batteries or smaller, the lock has electronics that release a lock turn knob or handle when the correct code is entered. Preferably a set of electronic contacts is included at an accessible position on the lock housing to allow both master access and power jumping with a common manager's implement, for situations of lost codes and/or battery failure. In a particular embodiment the lock is long, narrow and low in profile so as to fit on the margin of a steel or wood file cabinet, compatible with the cam lock opening already provided.

Abstract: An electronic lock replaces mechanical locks in cam lock, cabinet lock and switch lock applications, as well as other locks for file cabinets, desk and cabinet drawers, access panels and other secure situations that often utilize relatively simple lock mechanisms. In a preferred embodiment the lock is without a keypad, accessed by an electronic key making contact with a terminal.

Abstract: A locking arrangement includes a latch assembly, a locking mechanism, and a user operable opening member. The locking mechanism holds the latch assembly in a latching position when the locking mechanism is in a locked condition and allows the latch assembly to move to an unlatching position when the locking mechanism is in an unlocked condition. The opening member is movable from a normal position to an opening position. When the locking mechanism is in the unlocked condition, movement of the opening member to the opening position moves the latch assembly from the latching position to the unlatching position. The opening member is operatively connected to the latch assembly by a compressible member, such that when the locking mechanism is in the locked condition, movement of the opening member to the opening position compresses the compressible member without moving the latch assembly out of the latching position.

Abstract: A code lock is revealed. The code lock includes a housing, a return base, a plurality of locking seats, a fixed seat, a moveable seat, a code seat, a plurality of code members and a housing base arranged sequentially from top to bottom. A press button corresponding to each locking seat is disposed on the housing and each locking seat has at least one tooth that locks with a hook of the return base when the press button is pressed to push the locking seat. A stopping block is arranged at the bottom of each locking seat while the code member is set with a code post correspondingly. Moreover, the moveable seat includes a code area and a non-code area for mounting the code member and the code seat has a plurality of C-shaped holes corresponding to the code members. Thereby a simple-structured and easy-operated code lock is formed.

Abstract: The lock comprises a lock bolt, in particular a latch bolt (17), the actuating mechanism of which can be locked by means of a locking mechanism which comprises one series of pushbuttons (25) on each side of the lock. The pushbuttons (25) act on code and blocking tumbler members so that when the correct number combination is put in, one of the two check slides (39) is released. A selector (59) couples the two check slides (39) to the lock bolt actuating mechanism so that, when one of the two check slides is released, the lock bolt (17) can be moved to its unlocking position. The lock can thus be unlocked from either side of the lock and, due to the two locking mechanisms, a different number combination can be set for the two sides. The tumbler members each preferably comprise a first tumbler element, consisting of a base element and a code element screwed onto the base element, and a second tumbler arranged in the check slide and biased by means of a spring against the code element.

Abstract: A thin lock has a housing, a core assembly mounted in the housing, multiple pin assemblies arranged longitudinally in the core assembly, and a latch assembly mounted through the housing and selectively activates the core assembly and the pin assemblies. Thus, when the thin lock is mounted on a door panel, numbers of the pin assemblies does not relate to a thickness of the door panel. Therefore, the numbers of the pin assemblies are able to be added to increase the complexity and enhance the safety of the thin lock according to user's need.

Abstract: A code changing mechanism for a mechanical combination lock, comprises function keys; two rows of code number keys on the lock body; a code-changing rack; an intermediate gear; a code-changing lock core with keyhole; and gear modules connected with each code number key, each gear module comprises a code-changing gear and controlling chip. There is a groove for resetting code provided on the gear; the chip inserted in the groove forming a code reset site; a code free site provided between the chip and gear; a left and a right straight rack; and the rack engages with a corresponding row of code-changing gears. The lock core coaxially connects with the intermediate gear, the intermediate gear engages with two opposing code-changing gears thereof. A movable sheet is under each of the keys. The code is changeable without disassembling any component, making the mechanism convenient, swift, flexible, reliable, with robust anti-crack capability.

Abstract: Rotary knob or handle 1 for opening and/or closing doors, gates or windows, comprising a first part 2 designed to operate a closing mechanism by rotation around a rotation axis X, a second part 3 which is rotatable around substantially the same axis X, a connecting part 5, which is coupled to said second part 3 in rotation around said axis X. The connecting part 5 is movable with respect to the first part 2 along said axis X, between a first position and a second position. In said first position of the connecting part 5, the connecting part 5, and with it the second part 3, are substantially freely rotatable around said axis X with respect to said first part 2. In said second position of the connecting part 5, the connecting part 5 and the second part 3 are rotationally coupled by a dog clutch to said first part 2. The rotary knob or handle 1 is provided with several push buttons 4 on said second part 3, arranged at an angle with respect to said rotation axis X.

Abstract: A key lock structure arranged in a mechanical key lock device refusing any code pressing while locked, so as to avoid finding out the correct codes by try and error. The key lock structure includes a casing, a sliding base disposed in the casing, an orientation frame arranged on a bottom face of the sliding base and a plurality of code-locked keystroke bodies. The sliding base has a plurality of elongation arms parallel to one another, a plurality of slots arranged with the elongation arms in an alternate manner, and a plurality of stop portions disposed in the respective slots. The orientation frame is disposed under the sliding base. Each of the code-locked keystroke bodies has a sliding member, which has an extrusion portion capable of being blocked by the respective stop portion. Consequently, the code-locked keystroke bodies are fixed and cannot be pressed in the lock status.

Abstract: A lockable steering wheel quick-release unit (10) for use in an automotive vehicle having a steering shaft and a steering wheel. The unit consists of a steering shaft hub (30) that attaches to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) vehicle steering shaft (28). An extending hub (42) attaches to the hub (30) with threaded fasteners (44), and an adapter (50), covered by a release sleeve (56), attaches the steering wheel to the unit (10) and interfaces directly with the extending hub (42). A plurality of balls (62) are locked between the extending hub (42) and the adapter (50), thereby maintaining a locked position until released by sliding the sleeve (56) into an unlocked ball position. An ejection compression spring (48) provides loading to assist in ejecting the adapter and attached steering wheel when released. A lock unit (24) is provided having a high-security push bolt lock (94) which is disposed upon the extending hub (42) for vehicle protection when the steering wheel with the adapter has been removed.

Abstract: A suitcase lock assembly formed of a push-button lock and a pin tumbler lock for working with two locking units and two linking units in a suitcase, in which each push button of the push-button lock has two grooves for receiving a movable member to force a movable plate away from the linking units for allowing the linking units to be driven by the push blocks to open the locking covers, and the pin tumbler lock has an actuation block rotatable with the key to move the movable plate away from the linking units for allowing the linking units to be driven by the push blocks to open the locking covers. Thus, the user can selectively use the push-button lock or the pin tumbler lock, enhancing the security and convenience of use of the suitcase.

Abstract: A pushbutton lock coupling with a handle lock includes an outer handle assembly, an outer lock case, a first control assembly, a second control assembly, a bolt assembly, a cam assembly, an inner lock case and an inner handle assembly. The first control assembly and the second control assembly form a chain movement through the cam assembly. After unlocking the door can be directly opened through an outer handle. The pushbutton lock further has lock blades with alterable arrangement to reset the number. Moreover, a clear pushbutton is provided to clear and correct mistaken depression of the pushbuttons. Thus use and operation of the pushbutton lock are more convenient.

Abstract: A combination lock has a plurality buttons movably received in the casing and a knob rotatably received in the casing. When specific buttons are pressed downward, rotating the knob from a first position to a second position, the balls in the downward movement buttons are limited in the limiting holes in the buttons by the abutting faces of a frame. Rotating the knob to a third position allows pins of the pressed buttons to be secured and limited in the longitudinal paths. Pressing the returning rod is able to release the arms which are received in the arm stays in the pressed arms. Rotating only the core relative to the combination of the rotator and the body is able to drive the second abutting block to move so as to return all the pins back to their original positions to be ready for next use.

Abstract: There is provided a button-operated lock device capable of increasing a setting amount of information in response to operation of a control button, obtaining a large setting amount and a wide-range of selection thereof, enhancing safety performance, simplifying the structure and achieving a small size and a light-weight, thereby achieving a low manufacturing cost, executing such various operations as setting or inputting information and altering thereof correctly, safely, easily and rationally, and preventing decoding or perceiving of preset or inputted information so that any third party is prevented from making a falsification and/or conversion of this device.

Abstract: A resettable combination lock includes two rows of main buttons, and rotary resetting buttons in a rear indoor portion, which are respectively connected to the main buttons for causing angular displacement of the main buttons with; each main button includes a stick formed with first and second trenches, which face opposite directions, and are different distances from a rear end of the stick; the sticks pass through two slots of a plate such that linear displacement of the plate will be prevented when the main buttons are not depressed exactly according to the combination; the lock can be reset in respect of the combination by turning the rotary resetting buttons one hundred and eighty degrees to change the orientation of the trenches of the sticks; the lock is equipped with several telescopic connecting elements therein so as to be adaptable to doors of different thicknesses.

Abstract: A combination lock includes a core unit, a locking mechanism, and a reset mechanism formed of a guide rod, a sliding plate, a stop rod and a reset member. The sliding plate is downwards to push the locking mechanism to the unlocking position wherein operation buttons pressed subject to the set code. When the locking mechanism lifted to push the reset member of the reset mechanism, the locating rod of the reset member pushes the stop rod away from the rack of the sliding plate, enabling the sliding plate to be returned by a spring member so that the core unit is returned to the initial position for resetting the code.

Abstract: A combination lock is provided, each of buttons of which has to be pressed respective correct numbers of times (including zero time) for unlocking the lock, therefore there is wider variety of different unlocking combinations with limited numbers of buttons, preventing unauthorized persons from easily guessing the current unlocking combination. The combination lock is made such that a knob connected thereto will be, when operated, only capable of turning in an idle manner without causing a dead bolt to disengage a door equipped with the lock unless all numbered buttons of the lock are correctly pressed according to the current unlocking combination, preventing unauthorized persons from succeeding in unlocking the door by means of turning the knob violently.

Abstract: The key pad assembly includes a housing that attaches to a secure container. The housing has a front wall, and a key pad attaches to the front face of the front wall. A cylindrical side wall extends back from the front wall. The side wall is truncated at an angle to angle the front face to the door. Where the side wall is widest, which should be at the bottom of the housing, the side wall has a removable section through which a battery can be inserted. A cable extends through an opening in the front face from the key pad to a circuit board that mounts the combination sensing circuit. The cable is flat with multiple electric conductors and a slot. When the key pad and circuit board are properly assembled, the cable slot fits over a fixed pin in the housing. The pin secures the cable so that it is not pulled from its connection with the key pad or the circuit board. Other pins within the housing mount the circuit board. Parallel walls from the rear of the front face create a cavity for the battery.

Abstract: An emergency release system for door lock is disclosed, which includes a lock unit having handles and a lock, one of the handles being associated with the lock and the other not associated therewith, a latch unit having a latching bolt, wherein the lock, when set, prevents retraction of the latching bolt by rotation of the handle associated with the lock, but does not prevent the retraction by rotation of the other handle, a linking unit having latch retraction means and holding means, and a sensor door unit having sensor door means. The sensor door means is openable by means of a pressure difference across the door, and is connected to the holding means so that the holding means actuates the latch retraction means when the sensor door means is opened, for retracting the bolt independently from the lock unit.

Abstract: A push-button lock device is provided which allows to increase the combinations of unlocking numbers without increasing greatly the numbers of push-buttons and tumblers by enabling unlocking operation of a plurality of pushes to push the same push-button a plurality of number of times.

Abstract: A combination lock system comprising a set of push-buttons, a set of series of coders each of which series is associated with a push-button, incrementing means for placing the coders of each series successively in a position to be operated by a push-button, coding means for selecting some coders and placing them in a coding position, and means for returning the coders to a waiting configuration after the push-buttons are actuated. The system comprises means for authorizing two actuation strokes of the push-buttons, namely a normal stroke commanding movement of a coder which is part of the code between its coding position and an unlocking position and a coding travel moving a coder from its inactive position to its coding position. For entering a new coded combination, the system further comprises means for placing all the coders in the inactive position and authorizing actuation of the push-buttons over the coding stroke.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective-door handle for a protective door which is fitted with at least one safety tumbler and is intended for a protective region of a machine, mechanical installation or the like, having a central leg and two side legs which are connected thereto and can be fastened to the protective door, the central leg having a hole which opens into a wiring opening opened to the outer circumference of the central leg, there being inserted into the hole a release element which is intended for unlocking the safety tumbler and whose electric connections are connected in the wiring opening to corresponding supply lines, the wiring opening being plugged with a casting compound.

Abstract: A numeral lock with a resettable feature comprises an engaging plate separably engaging a plurality of locking pins. The locking pins each have a first engaging protrusion, which will block the engaging plate from moving for the lock to be locked. When facing in a first direction, such first engaging protrusions have to be separated from the engaging plate by depressing related locking pins for the numeral lock to be unlocked. The locking pins each connects to a respective one of a plurality of shaped holes of a sliding plate. The shape holes each has a circular hole portion and an elongated hole portion. The locking pins can be rotated when passing through the circular hole portions, and cannot be rotated when passing through the elongated hole portions. The sliding plate is moved so that the locking pins pass through either the circular hole portions or the elongated hole portions thereof.

Abstract: A combination lock system comprising a set of push-buttons, a set of series of coders each of which series is associated with a push-button, incrementing means for placing the coders of each series successively in a position to be operated by a push-button, coding means for selecting some coders and placing them in a coding position, and means for returning the coders to a waiting configuration after the push-buttons are actuated. The system comprises means for authorizing two actuation strokes of the push-buttons, namely a normal stroke commanding movement of a coder which is part of the code between its coding position and an unlocking position and a coding travel moving a coder from its inactive position to its coding position. For entering a new coded combination, the system further comprises means for placing all the coders in the inactive position and authorizing actuation of the push-buttons over the coding stroke.

Abstract: In a door-mounted button lock a stored condition or a non-stored condition is selected by rotating button bodies inserted in a case frame. A screwdriver notch 56 is slotted in one end of a button body 54 for optionally selecting the stored or non-stored condition; a lock flange 57 holds each button body in a locked condition when depressed; upper and lower fan-shaped stopper flanges 60 and 60′ have different phases in a 180° peripheral direction; a shank 55′ having a square cross section is integrally formed for sliding relative to a slide notch 37 of a key plate 40; and the lever handle can be rotated relative to the rotation shaft 77 via a snap washer 84 to prevent extraction. The stored or non-stored condition can be optionally selected in accordance with the button keyword by rotating the screwdriver notch 180°. The key plate can slide over a wide range of rotation angles of an engagement portion for permitting the key plate to slide to decreased wear.

Abstract: Various enhancements are provided to a pushbutton lock to enhance its security. One is the provision of button tips that are mounted on the ends of the button assemblies and spring-loaded to protrude from the face of the lock, regardless of whether the underlying button is “in” or “out.” By this arrangement, a bystander cannot readily see the button combination by the pattern of depressed buttons. This arrangement also reduces tactile feedback between the underlying button assembly and the externally available button tips, increasing resistance to pick attacks. A further enhancement is the provision of button bars between adjacent pairs of button tips. Whenever any of the button tips is manually depressed, the corresponding button bar is pressed into engagement with, and prevents movement of, a member that must be moved in order to unlock the lock.

Abstract: A mechanical push button lock used to control locked/unlocked state of a specific element of a machine, such that when the mechanical push button lock is locked then the specific element also is locked. The proposed mechanical push button lock includes a push key, an actuating rod, a cross rod, a shaft and a spring. The push key is located in one end of the actuating rod, the actuating rod couples with the cross rod in another end of the actuating rod and the spring connects the actuating rod and the cross rod. Moreover, when the mechanical push button lock is locked then the cross rod contacts the specific element such that the specific element also is locked. Therefore, when the push key is pressed then the actuating rod slides until it contacts the cross rod. Afterwards, the cross rod is pushed by the actuating rod and rotates around the shaft. When the rotating angle is large enough then the cross rod does not contact the specific element and the specific element is unlocked.

Abstract: Various enhancements are provided to a pushbutton lock to enhance its security. One is the provision of button tips that are mounted on the ends of the button assemblies and spring-loaded to protrude from the face of the lock, regardless of whether the underlying button is "in" or "out." By this arrangement, a bystander cannot readily see the button combination by the pattern of depressed buttons. This arrangement also reduces tactile feedback between the underlying button assembly and the externally available button tips, increasing resistance to pick attacks. A further enhancement is the provision of button bars between adjacent pairs of button tips. Whenever any of the button tips is manually depressed, the corresponding button bar is pressed into engagement with, and prevents movement of, a member that must be moved in order to unlock the lock.

Abstract: The present invention provides new door lock combination chambers for use with door locks, particularly pushbutton door locks. The combination chamber includes rotary keys which are actuated by pressing pushbuttons when entering an unlocking code into the combination chamber. The rotary keys rotate and engage idler gears which are engaged with a timing gear and code gears. The code gears have pockets which become aligned with an unlocking slide when the proper unlocking combination is entered into the combination chamber. The unlocking slide can be slide into the pockets on the code gears, and thus allow a corresponding locking mechanism retract a latch bolt in a door.

Abstract: The present invention provides new pushbutton door locks, particularly pushbutton paddle locks, for use in controlling access through doors. The pushbutton door lock has a combination chamber which has a plurality of pushbuttons for entering an unlocking combination. An operator actuatable button and an outside paddle are provided to actuate an unlocking mechanism after the correct unlocking code has been entered into the combination chamber. The outside paddle has a single motion which unlatches the door latch and opens the door. An inside paddle may also be provided to unlatch and open the door without restricting access through the door. A hold open feature may also be provided on the inside of the door lock.

Abstract: An electronic combination lock having a dial-shape handle with a keypad incorporated therein is disclosed. Rotation of the handle extends or retracts a bolt that closes or opens the lock. In one embodiment, a gear rotated by the shaft displaces the rack end of radially-extending bolts that extend or retract. The keypad includes indicia that inform the user of the extended or retracted condition of the bolt. A battery pack is used to energize circuitry, and the circuitry provides a control signal that activates a solenoid to extend or retract a bolt blocking device, which in turn prevents or enables movement of the bolt. A visual indicator warns of a low voltage or power condition in the battery pack. Electrical contacts are provided in the face plate of the handle to connect the circuitry to an external power source in case the battery pack fails.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant anti-theft device inhibits rotation of a vehicle steering wheel thus preventing theft of the vehicle and discouraging theft of the driver's side air bag.

Abstract: A security locking assembly comprises a face plate locatable upon a dead bolt lock having a turn knob and a C-shaped component. The face plate has first and second apertures extending through it above and below the turn knob. A planar member with a circular hole is affixed to the face plate and extends within the dead bolt lock opposite from the turn knob. The C-shaped component includes a first horizontal bar, a second horizontal bar and a vertical bar. Each horizontal bar has an inboard end and an outboard end. The vertical bar includes an upper end, a lower end and a center point. The first and second horizontal bars are pivotally coupled in a generally perpendicular orientation to the upper and lower ends of the vertical bar, respectively. The vertical bar is pivotally coupled to the planar member by a hinge pin coupled through the aligned central hole of the vertical bar and circular hole of the planar member.

Abstract: A window having a lock. A catch is provided at one of double sliding windows, and a latch is provided at the other double sliding windows so as to be rotatable and so as to be engageable with the catch. The latch prevents movement of the double sliding windows when the latch is engaged with the catch. A combination padlock prevents rotation of the latch when the latch and the catch are engaged. The combination padlock is locked and unlocked by combinations of positions of a plurality of dials.

Abstract: The security arrangement prevents unauthorized removal of the push button lock arrangement from a door on which it is installed. The door has an inner surface and an outer surface and the push button lock arrangement includes a first housing for mounting on the inner surface and a second housing for mounting on the outer surface. A first cover plate is removably mounted on the first housing adjacent the inner surface of the door, and a second cover plate is mounted on the second housing adjacent the outer surface of the door. The security arrangement consists of co-operating elements mounted on the first cover plate and the second cover plate.

Abstract: An intermediate locking mechanism which is interposed between the existing door bolt works and the door knob of a standard key door lock, which can be unlocked by use of either a key or by entry of an electronic code, the mechanism includes the provision of an interconnecting means for interconnecting the door knob to the door bolt with which manipulation of the door knob withdraws the door bolt, a securing means for securing the interconnecting means to preclude its manipulation, an electrically operated means for unlocking the securing means by entry of an electronically entered combination code and a mechanical key operated means for unlocking the securing means by manipulation of a key. After entry of the combination code, the electrically operated means manipulates the securing means from a first normally locked position to a second position enabling unimpeded operation of the mechanism.

Abstract: An angle adjustment device intends for enabling a first bar to be inclinded relative to a second bar at one of a plurality of angular position. The angle adjustment device includes two casing half members for attaching the first and second bars and mating to house a latch member. The latch member is arranged to move between a locking position with the latch member interengaging the two casing half members and an unlocking position allowing the two casing half members to rotate with respect to each other and an actuating bar securing to the latch member through a sloping engagement and arranged to position the latch member in locking or unlocking position and a rivet fastening the mating first and second casing half members and securing the latch member and actuating bar in position.

Abstract: A combination locking assembly of simplified and robust construction. The combination assembly incorporating easily positionable slide members for setting the combination. The combination assembly also including incremental movement retaining apparatus wherein the locking bar is moved to the unlocked position only when the correct digits are sequentially depressed in the correct order. The combination assembly also allowing multiple use of the same combination digits.

Abstract: A clutch system for use in the door locking arrangement has a drive member. A latch acutating member and a permutation lock reset member are disposed on either side of the drive member. The drive member is operatively connected to the actuating means, for example a door knob or a lever handle, so that the drive member drives the latch actuating member, to retract the latch member of the door locking arrangement, when a correct combination has been inserted into the permutation lock of the door locking arrangement. When an incorrect combination has been inserted, the drive member drives the permutation lock reset member to reset the permutation lock. A linkage operatively connects both the latch operating member and the permutation lock reset member to the control shaft of the permutation lock.

Abstract: A door lock assembly comprises an outside operating section, an inside operating section and a mechanical lock, detachably mounted on a door. The outside operating section includes a switch button array which operates an electromagnetic plunger into an unlocking mode when a preselected number is set into switch buttons of the array. Operation of the electromagnetic plunger moves a mechanical on-off assembly to an off-position so that a rotatable knob can be manually rotated to operate a slidable dead bolt of the mechanical lock. The on-off assembly includes a resiliently biased slidable stop member mounted in a rotatably mounted member and having a reduced shoulder portion engageable in an opening in a cylindrical portion of a stationary hollow member, with the stop member being movable to an off-position disengaged from the opening by actuation of the electromagnetic plunger.

Abstract: An electromechanical locking device completely contained within a doorknob which can be a part of a usual lockset or retrofitted on an existing lockset which requires entry of an access code or entry of both an access code and use of a mechanical key for operating the lock. The code is entered on a keypad exposed on the knob and supplies a signal to a computer powered by batteries. A correct match of the input code to a code stored in the computer will actuate a motor operated cam to release a mechanical interlocking pin enabling the lock cylinder to be rotated to the unlocked position. Both visual and audible signals may be provided in the doorknob as to the power level of the batteries and ready condition of the lock. The mechanical interlock pin is disengaged automatically from the lock cylinder upon the power level of the batteries dropping to a predetermined level requiring only mechanical key operation of the lock.