Patent ID: 7461872
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: E05B,E05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lock mechanism comprising: a bolt movable between a locked and un-locked position; a slide bar in abutting contact with the bolt to prevent movement of the bolt to the un-locked position; a spring member moveable from an engaged position that prevents movement of the slide bar and a disengaged position that allows movement of the slide bar; and a drive in abutting contact with the spring member for moving the spring member between the engaged and disengaged positions, wherein the spring member comprises a torsion bar including an arm selectively abutting a tab of the slide bar, wherein the engaged position comprises the torsion bar abutted against the tab, and the disengaged position comprise the torsion bar removed from abutting contact with the tab.