Patent ID: 11920375
Assignee: SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 2:
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis extends along and defines a proximal direction and an opposite distal direction;
wherein the first leg extends longitudinally and comprises a first leg proximal portion and a first leg distal portion;
wherein the second leg extends longitudinally and comprises a second leg proximal portion and a second leg distal portion;
wherein the modular, self-contained spring cage further comprises a hub that rotates with the spindle during rotation of the spindle from the home position in the first rotational direction; and
wherein, during rotation of the spindle from the home position in the first rotational direction, one of the first leg proximal portion or the first leg distal portion is engaged by the hub such that the first leg is carried with the hub, and one of the second leg proximal portion or the second leg distal portion is engaged by the housing such that the second leg remains stationary.