Patent ID: 6382005
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: E05B,E05F,E05Y,Y10T

Abstract:
A locking apparatus for a garage door adapted to be locked to a door jamb comprising:a draw bar segment mounted within said locking apparatus, said draw bar segment being linearly movable between a latched position engaged with the door jamb and an unlatched position spaced from the door jamb, said draw bar segment being linearly movable between said latched position and said unlatched position; a lever which continuously connects by a means for connecting with said draw bar segment, said lever being pivotable between a first position and a second position, with said lever in said first position said draw bar segment being in said unlatched position, with said lever in said second position said draw bar segment being in said latched position; an electrically operated motor connected by structure to said lever, said electrically operated motor to cause said pivotable movement of said lever; and said draw bar segment including a cutout, said means for connecting comprising an end of said lever which is mounted within said cutout.