Snap-in lock retention system for a safe

Details Snap-in lock retention system for a safe Snap-in lock retention system for a safe

2005-11-22

2005-11-22

Walsh, John B. (Department: 2151)

Locks

Operating mechanism

Key

C070S451000, C070S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06966206

ABSTRACT:
This system allows a lock to be snap fit into an escutcheon plate in a secure mount that holds the lock irremovability in place in a proper position so that it cannot rotate or slide axially inward or outward. The lock socket has a pair of alignment flats to receive the lock in a proper orientation and an opposed pair of resilient snap locks. The resilient snap locks are free to move radially in and out. The lock barrel has a cam surface leading up to the diameter that fits in the lock socket. The diameter includes a pair of alignment flats and an opposed pair of snap lock flats. As the lock is inserted, the cam surface spreads open the resilient snap locks. These pass over the retainer lip and snap into the snap lock flats where the snap locks retain the lock barrel against axial movement.

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