Patent ID: 8272241
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: E05B,G07C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electronic door lock for a door having a first side and a second side, the electronic door lock comprising: an escutcheon including a first aperture; a non-circular spring cage extending through the first aperture, the spring cage including a second aperture; a spring cage spindle at least partially extending through the second aperture, the spring cage spindle extending from the spring cage, and including a third aperture; a key cylinder received in the third aperture; a handle including a fourth aperture that receives the key cylinder and the spring cage spindle; a plurality of ribs positioned adjacent the spring cage to transfer forces exerted on the spring cage to the escutcheon; and a fastener that is received by the handle, the fastener configured to couple the handle to the spring cage spindle and inhibit movement of the handle with respect to the spring cage spindle.