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Exit device with lock down mechanism

US4384738A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 1980
Grant dateMay 24, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/57
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A lock-down mechanism for use with an exit door wherein an electromagnet on the door attracts an armature on the push rail when the latter is pushed to unlatch the door, the door being held unlatched as long as the electromagnet is energized.

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