Patent ID: 9708832
Date: 2017-07-18
CPC Classifications: E05B,G07C

Claim:
1. A lock core for a lock assembly, comprising: a housing having a first end; an operating member configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein when the operating member is in the retracted position, the operating member is at least partially recessed within the housing; and a control member arranged within the housing and configured to selectively limit movement of the operating member between the retracted position and the extended position; a first biasing mechanism configured to bias the operating member from the retracted position to the extended position; a second biasing mechanism extending between the actuator and the control member, such that activation of the actuator creates a stored energy in the second biasing mechanism; wherein engagement between the control member and a portion of the operating member retains the control member first position after the stored energy is created in the second biasing mechanism; and wherein the stored energy in the second biasing mechanism biases the control member out of engagement with the operating member when a force is applied to the operating member.