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Electronic door locking mechanism

Patent ·
OSTI ID:541722
The invention is a motorized linkage for engaging a thumb piece in a door mechanism. The device has an exterior lock assembly with a small battery cell and combination lock. Proper entry by a user of a security code allows the battery to operate a small motor within the exterior lock assembly. The small motor manipulates a cam-plunger which moves an actuator pin into a thumb piece. The user applies a force on to the thumb piece. This force is transmitted by the thumb piece to a latch engagement mechanism by the actuator pin. The latch engagement mechanism operates the door latch. 6 figs.
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Hanford Co
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-87RL10930
Assignee:
RLO; PA: EDB-97:140873; SN: 97001865595; SCA: 055001
Patent Number(s):
US 5,678,868/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-563,491
OSTI ID:
541722
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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