Patent ID: 6182479
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A security override system for a padlockable structure comprising:a hasp portion adapted to be mounted to the structure and adapted to extend through a first opening in an outer surface of said structure;a bracket adapted to be mounted to said outer surface, said bracket having a latching end and adapted to be movable between an open position wherein said latching end is outside said first opening and a closed position wherein said latching end extends through said first opening;said bracket mating with said hasp portion when in said closed position for forming a padlock receiving portion;said latching end engaging a retention plate adapted to be slideably moveably mounted within said structure proximate said first opening, said retention plate slideably movable between an extended position wherein said retention plate engages said latching end when said bracket is in said closed position and a retracted position wherein said retention plate does not engage said latching end when said bracket is in said closed position; andwherein said bracket is movable from said closed position to said open position when said retention plate is moved to said retracted position to thereby open said padlock receiving portion.