Patent ID: 6409232
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
An exit device comprising:a push pad moveable between an extended position and a depressed position; a pivotable first bell crank, a first end of the first bell crank being connected to a first end of the push pad; a pivotable support connected to a second end of the push pad; a deadbolt moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, a second end of the first bell crank directly engaging the deadbolt, whereby when the push pad is moved to the depressed position, the push pad pivots the first bell crank, the first bell crank second end contacts the deadbolt and moves the deadbolt from the extended position to the retracted position; and a dead locking link for preventing movement of the deadbolt, the dead locking link being moveable between a first position engaging the deadbolt and a second position not engaging the deadbolt whereby, when the push pad is moved to the depressed position, the push pad pivots the first bell crank, the first bell crank contacts the dead locking link and moves the dead locking link out of engagement with the deadbolt.