Patent ID: 6854775
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A bar lock assembly for releasably securing a door in a closed position, wherein said door extends across and closes an opening defined by a walled enclosure, with said door being swingable about a generally vertical axis disposed adjacent a first vertical marginal edge of said opening, said bar lock assembly comprising: hinge structure for securing said bar lock assembly to said walled enclosure adjacent a second vertical marginal edge of said opening, with said hinge structure, after being secured to said walled enclosure, defining a pivot axis for said bar lock assembly; a one-piece body operably disposed to only one lateral side of said pivot axis and defining a hinge portion configured to operably cooperate with said hinge structure in mounting said one-piece body for swinging movements independent of and relative to said door and said opening in said walled enclosure, a locking handle mounting portion arranged in laterally spaced relation from the hinge portion, and a web portion extending between and rigidly joining said hinge portion and said locking handle mounting portion, with said web portion defining a surface spaced from said hinge portion, said surface on said web portion operably engaging and urging said door when said door is moved to the closed position, and wherein said one-piece body results from a single manufacturing process; and a locking handle having one end adapted for pivotal attachment to the locking handle mounting portion of said one-piece body for facilitating pivotal movement of said handle and swinging movements of said one-piece body relative to the opening in said walled enclosure and for securing said door in said closed position across said opening defined by said walled enclosure.