Locks – Operating mechanism – Key
Patent
1998-11-25
2000-08-22
Barrett, Suzanne Dino
Locks
Operating mechanism
Key
70379R, 70386, E05B 904
Patent
active
061054054
ABSTRACT:
A locking apparatus is provided that includes a unitary driver comprising a driving portion and a tenon portion. The driver is machined as a single part. A hollow housing is provided with an open end for receiving the driver. The tenon extends from the open end. The driving portion is rotatable in the housing between locked and unlocked positions. A channel is provided between opposing surfaces of the housing and the driver, within the interior of the housing. A retainer is received in transverse openings communicating with the channel. A number of retainer members may extend into the housing to engage the driving portion of the driver. A detent feature may be provided to identify discrete locked and unlocked positions. A locking latch is coupled to the tenon. A stop member is coupled to the housing. The stop member extends along the housing and engages the drawer to prevent removal of the housing from the drawer.
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Ciocean Product Drawings pp. 2.11 and 2.12.
Ciocean Component Parts Sheet pp. 1.107 and 1.108.
Barrett Suzanne Dino
Wesko Systems Limited
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