Illuminating mechanism for a lock
US7367683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B37/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A lock including an illuminating device which is actuated by the rotation of a lock dial produces an illumination event. The illumination event provides sufficient light on the lock such as to allow easier operation of the lock in areas of inadequate light. The lock may include a piezo device which creates electrical current to light one or more light emitting diodes for a predetermined duration of time.
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