Closure fasteners – Trippers – Sliding bolt – swinging detent
Patent
1995-11-30
1996-07-02
Lindsey, Rodney M.
Closure fasteners
Trippers
Sliding bolt, swinging detent
292 92, 292153, E05B 6320
Patent
active
055314929
ABSTRACT:
A ratcheting latch mechanism for holding the vertical rods of a door exit device in the retracted position includes a chassis and a latch rod, with a plurality of ratchet notches formed therein, slidingly held by the chassis for motion between an extended and a retracted position. One end of the latch rod engages a socket in the door frame, the other is connected to a vertical rod extending from the exit device. A pawl is mounted on a release mechanism and engages the ratchet notches whenever the door is open to prevent the latch rod from moving back towards the extended position and damaging flooring or ceiling material.
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Lindsey Rodney M.
Sargent Manufacturing Company
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