Patent ID: 7257973
Filing Date: 2007-08-21
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An interconnected chassis for a lock set, comprising: a mounting plate including a spring engaging tab; a cover plate including a recessed spring retention wall; a lower cam having a lower pivot axis passing through said mounting plate and said cover plate; an upper cam having an upper pivot axis passing through said mounting plate and said cover plate; a slide plate positioned between said mounting plate and said cover plate, said slide plate having a spring retention slot and a spring support ledge, said slide plate including a first end having a pivot feature and a second end having a lower cam engagement member for engaging said lower cam; a spring positioned in said spring retention slot of said slide plate and in said recessed spring retention wall of said cover plate, and between said spring engaging tab of said mounting plate and said spring support ledge of said slide plate; and a toggle pivotably coupled to said slide plate by said pivot feature, said toggle having a head portion positioned to engage said upper cam.