Patent ID: 6422614
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
An electronic lock comprising:a) a lock having a retractable latch assembly, the retractable latch assembly further comprising a latch bolt mounted in the lock for movement between an extended position and a retracted position, and sized to enter an opening in a door frame when in the extended position for locking, and a pivot arm, the pivot arm being pivotally mounted to the latch bolt, at least pivotal movement of the pivot arm with respect to the latch bolt causing the latch bolt to move between the extended and retracted positions; b) an electrically actuated driver; and c) a pair of flexible members linked between a portion of the electrically actuated driver and a portion of the pivot arm, the flexible member having a length such that retraction of the portion of the electrically actuated driver retracts a latch bolt of the latch assembly via the pivot arm of the lock for lock opening.