Panic handle for doors

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1988-03-18

1990-01-23

Moore, Richard E.

Closure fasteners

Bolts

Emergency operating means

2923363, E05C 1502

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048953997

ABSTRACT:
A panic device for doors comprises a bar disposed horizontally along and carried by the inside of a door and mounted thereto for limited pivotal movement of the bar between positions toward and away from the door, a latching assembly affixed to the door and disposed within the bar, the latching assembly having a latch sub-assembly in operable engagement with the bar whereby upon movement of the bar between positions toward and away from the door, the latch sub-assembly is actuated to unlatch or latch the door. Additional embodiments include an optional stationary exterior door handle, a lock cylinder and crank sub-assembly for actuating the latch sub-assembly from the exterior of the door, and a dogging device for selectively operating the bar in a panic mode or as a stationary door handle.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1494403 (1924-05-01), Ayres
patent: 2945372 (1960-07-01), Reed
patent: 3214947 (1965-11-01), Wikkerink
patent: 4366974 (1983-01-01), Horgan, Jr.
patent: 4382620 (1983-05-01), Horgan, Jr.
patent: 4418949 (1983-12-01), Horgan, Jr.

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