Concealed door release mechanism
US4626010A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 1986 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/702
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A door release mechanism (10) for a door (24) having a latch bolt (22) is provided. The door release mechanism (10) includes a strike block (12) adapted to receive the latch bolt (22). A ramped surface (26) is provided within the strike block (12) for urging the latch bolt (22) into the door (24) to thereby open the door (24). Structure (30, 42, 48) is further provided within strike block (12) for preventing the latch bolt (22) from being withdrawn within the door (24) for maintaining the door (24) closed.
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