Patent ID: 6485066
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
In combination:a sliding deadbolt having a first side and a second side, the sliding bolt having a centerline extending between the first side and the second side parallel to the direction of sliding, the deadbolt having at least one driver contact located a first distance from the centerline, the deadbolt having a forward support slot therein, the centerline extending through the forward support slot, and the deadbolt having at least one rear support rail; a forward support post extending through the forward support slot, the forward support post being in sliding engagement with the deadbolt, the centerline extending through the forward support post; a first rear support post in sliding engagement with a first rear support rail at the first side of the deadbolt, the first rear support post being a predetermined distance from the centerline and a second predetermined distance rearward of the forward support post; and a second rear support post in sliding engagement with a second rear support rail at the second side of the deadbolt, the second rear support post being the predetermined distance from the centerline and the second predetermined distance rearward of the forward support post.