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Locker lock with adjustable bolt

US6655180B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2001
Grant dateDec 2, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/8838
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An electronic lock device includes provision for setting different bolt or latch extension lengths, to accommodate different door lock situations. In addition, the bolt or latch itself preferably is interchangeable for bolts or latches of different sizes or configurations, including switching a latch for a bolt or vice versa. The bolt or latch extension can be settable via a keypad or ibutton. In the preferred embodiments the lock units include a D.C. geared micromotor, which is also included in other electronic lock units disclosed.

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