Abstract: A manually operated release mechanism includes a spring actuated latch mechanism for latching a cash drawer within an enclosure upon movement of the cash drawer to a closed position. A rod member rotatably mounted adjacent the latch mechanism extends to a position adjacent the front edge of the enclosure. A drive member located adjacent the front edge of the enclosure has two cam surfaces, one of which is positioned adjacent one end of the rod member. When the cash drawer is in the closed position, a key actuated locking assembly on the cash drawer moves the drive member to an actuated position which engages and rocks the rod member to a position releasing the latching mechanism from engagement with the cash drawer. A depending tab portion of the cash drawer engages and slides the drive member to a home position upon opening of the drawer. The locking member disables the cash drawer from being operated by a solenoid mounted within the enclosure structure when moved to a locking position.

Abstract: To retain an accessory apparatus including a tape unit, such as a tape deck forming part of an automobile radio, in a vehicle, such as a car or a boat, a dummy cassette (17) is provided, having an externally visible lock (18) which operates a locking bolt (23) which, upon lock operation, deflects from an aligned position with the dummy cassette through a window in the accessory or tape deck housing and through a holding frame (11) or holding strap (30) secured in the vehicle. The windows (27, 27', 27") in the dummy cassette, the accessory apparatus including the tape deck and the frame or strap in the vehicle are in alignment so that the bolt can be passed therethrough, thus preventing removal of the accessory apparatus from the vehicle. Preferably, the lock is so placed that it is visible, so that it will be immediately apparent that the accessory apparatus is locked against removal.

Abstract: A lock box and method of making same are provided wherein such lock box is mountable in an aperture of a cabinet wall and comprises; a coin receptacle dimensioned for passage through the aperture and having an open top and a front wall portion; a face member having a bore therethrough, a peripheral edge, and an inside surface; removable fasteners for fastening the receptacle to the face member by fastening the front wall portion thereto; at least one locking bolt carried by the face member and being movable to extended and retracted positions relative to a portion of the peripheral edge of the face member to engage a portion of the cabinet wall and fasten the lock box thereto upon extension of the bolt; a lock assembly carried by the face member and provided for operating the bolt with the lock assembly being accessible by a key through the bore; and the lock box includes dual purpose components for supporting the entire lock assembly inwardly of such inside surface and protecting same against removal thereof

Abstract: An improved coin operated lock unit and arrangement for mounting same is characterized in that the lock unit is removably mounted within a lock unit mounting post through a rear surface thereof, which is exposed for lock unit insertion/removal purposes only when the door of an adjacent storage compartment is in an unlocked condition; the mounting post having apertures in its front and side surfaces disposed for alignment with at least the key operated custodian and patron locks, the coin chute and the lock bolt of the lock unit, when disposed within the mounting post. Structure under the control of the custodian lock is employed to selectively, releasably retain the lock unit within the mounting post and to control the patron lock for door unlocking/locking purposes, while the patron key is removed from the patron lock.

Abstract: A safe deposit box system which is either front loading or side loading. Each of the safe storage boxes has an integral lock housing adapted to be locked into the frame forming the compartments into which the safe storage boxes are retained. The lock housing has a latch operated by a lock device in the housing, and there is provided a latch receiving seat in the frame defining the compartment, and the material of the lock housing is of a sturdier construction than the material forming the construction of the tray of the safe storage box.

Abstract: A gang locking system for use in furniture cabinets having a plurality of doors or drawers comprises a lock tube which rotates to move a lock bar from a disengaged or open position to an engaged or locked position. Rotation of the lock tube is effected by a lock cam attached to a lock cylinder. The lock cam is a generally rod shaped member having two offsets to constitute a "Z" or zig-zag shape and projects through a pair of slots in the lock tube. The slots in the lock tube have a width only slightly greater than the diameter of the rod-like cam so as to reduce any slack or "play" between the lock cam and the lock tube.

Abstract: A money box support arrangement in a housing for receiving a lockable money box of the type having transversely extendable locking bolts, which support arrangement secures the money box against removal from the housing. On the housing is provided a wall having an opening into which the money box is inserted, and positioned within the housing behind said wall is a frame secured to the housing. The frame has an opening for the insertion therethrough of the money box and flanges spaced with respect to said wall to define therewith channels that receive and confine the locking bolts of the money box to secure it against further movement relative to the housing, either inwardly or outwardly, thereby preventing removal of the money box by prying.

Abstract: The invention provides a locking mechanism to control the latch on a cabinet drawer or the like having a bolt which operates to engage or release the latch, the bolt in turn being controlled by a locking pin activated by a key operated cylinder lock. Additionally, the locking mechanism may have a second set of locking pin and cylinder lock over-riding and controlling access by the first cylinder lock.

Abstract: A non-exposed drawer lock for locking a drawer to its surrounding case. The drawer front is flush with the edge of the work surface with the lock completely hidden from view. A spring urged slidable locking bar is mounted to the drawer case which permits the drawer to be opened slightly while still in a locked configuration thus exposing the lock to thereby permit the drawer to be unlocked and opened completely.

Abstract: A drawer is provided with a covered compartment and a lock which can lock both the drawer and the cover of the compartment, or lock the cover and unlock the drawer to permit the drawer to be opened without permitting access to the compartment, or unlock both the drawer and the cover to permit access to the compartment.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for drawers in an article of furniture includes a unitary lock transfer rod fully disposed within the furniture top and provided with a plurality of axially spaced crank portions. Only those crank portions associated with drawer columns are attached to individual vertical lock bars each having one or more resilient lock dogs thereon whereby, subsequent arcuate displacement of any one of the crank portions is translated as a concurrent displacement of all crank portions and the attached lock bars to move the lock dogs into and out of engagement with striker means carried by the drawers.

Abstract: A lock for medicine cabinet doors and the like has a base or mounting element attachable to a cabinet side wall. A retaining and guidance bar for a lock body extends from the base element laterally outwardly of the cabinet side wall. A lock body having a key operable tumbler cylinder is movable on said retainer and guidance bar between locking and release positions. A cabinet closure locking member or "bolt" secured to the lock body and parallel with the retainer and guidance bar and offset therefrom blocks the opening of the cabinet closure when the lock body is in the locking position.

Abstract: A security storage system comprising a security storage chest having a lock and a compartmented frame. The frame is slidably mounted in the chest to move in or out in a straight line. Access to the compartments is from the side of the frame in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the frame. Each compartment holds a security storage box. Each box has a construction permitting it to be locked into the frame.