Lock mechanism
US4406486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 1981 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/1021
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electrically operated locking system for securing two heavy gate members together, and at least one of the gate members is moveable. The system includes a locking mechanism mounted on one gate member and a latch bolt fixed to the other gate member. The locking mechanism includes latch members that receive the latch bolt therebetween and a lock pin connected to an electrically actuated linkage that secures the latch bolt in the latch members. The locking system includes a mechanical lock-out feature, and it has the capability of being operated from a remote site.
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