Drawer lock mechanism

Details Drawer lock mechanism Drawer lock mechanism

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Hansen, James O (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

Gang-bar type locking or latching means

Concealed

C312S217000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07946663

ABSTRACT:
A drawer storage container having a plurality of lockable drawers includes a movable lock bar with a drawer catch associated with each of the lockable drawers. The lock bar is moved between an unlocked position and a locked position with an actuator that is coupled to a locking mechanism, such as for example, a key cylinder. Each drawer includes a striker mechanism that is configured to be held by the drawer catch when the lock bar is in the locked position. The actuator includes a release that allows the lock bar to be moved by the striker from the locked to the unlocked position when the striker impacts a camming surface on the catch.

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