Patent ID: 6675535
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: E05B,E05F

Abstract:
An apparatus for opening and closing a door hinged to a door frame, said apparatus comprising:a first bracket for mounting on a support surface and being in a fixed position with respect to the door; a door actuator assembly having a first end pivotally coupled to said first bracket and a second end, said actuator assembly further having an actuator rod extending from said second end of said actuator assembly and being movable between an extended position to close said door and a retracted position with respect to said door actuator assembly to open said door; a second bracket for coupling to said door at a location spaced from said door frame, said actuator rod being slidably coupled to said second bracket; and a coupling assembly comprising a detent coupled to said second bracket for selectively engaging a recess in said actuator rod capturing said actuator rod to open and close said door by actuating said actuator rod between said extended position and said retracted position, and said detent releasing said actuator rod to allow said actuator rod to slide with respect to said second bracket to allow said door to be opened manually without interference from said actuator assembly.