Patent ID: 6062052
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: E05B,E05C,Y10T

Abstract:
In a latch assembly disposed between a lid and an enclosure and latched by engagement of a spring member thereon with a catch extending on the enclosure to receive the spring member to releasably retain the lid and the spring being disengaged from the catch by a handle-operated actuator to urge the spring from engagement with the catch, a locking apparatus comprising:said latch assembly having an opening therein, anda lock cylinder insertable via said opening into proximity with said spring and securable in a body member by extension off a bolt thereon to engage a retaining shoulder in the body member to prevent spring movement by the actuator and prevent disengagement of the spring from the catch, said lock cylinder being removable from the body member by retraction of the lock cylinder bolt to enable said actuator to disengage the spring from the catch.