Patent ID: 9181735
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: E05B,E05C,G09B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A forced entry practice device for a door, comprising: a housing assembly configured to be installed in a cutout of a door, the door pivotally connected to a door frame and movable between an open position and a closed position, the housing assembly defining a cavity and having an opening in communication with the cavity, the opening proximate to an edge of the door when the housing assembly is installed in the cutout, and the housing assembly including a slot extending through a side portion thereof and in communication with the cavity; a block slidably coupled to the housing assembly, the block including an end portion movable between a first position extending outwardly from the cavity and a second position at least partially disposed within the cavity; a pin connected to and extending outwardly from the block, the pin received in and slidable between opposing ends of the slot, thereby limiting movement of the end portion of the block relative to the housing assembly by a predetermined distance; a first support arm extending outwardly from the housing assembly and disposable across a first face of the door, and a second support arm extending outwardly from the housing assembly and disposable across a second face of the door, so that a central portion of the door is disposed between the first support arm and the second support arm when the housing assembly is installed in the cutout; a third support arm extending outwardly from the housing assembly and disposable across the first face adjacent to the edge of the door, and a fourth support arm extending outwardly from the housing assembly and disposable across the second face adjacent to the edge of the door, so that a portion of the door adjacent to the edge thereof is disposed between the third support arm and the fourth support arm when the housing assembly is installed in the cutout; a casing configured to be coupleable to a door jamb of the door frame, the casing including a first engagement member; a second engagement member coupled to the housing assembly; and a retaining member including a first portion receivable in the first engagement member when the casing is coupled to the door jamb, and a second portion receivable in the second engagement member when the housing assembly is installed in the cutout, the door maintained in the closed position when the first and second portions of the retaining member are received in the first and second engagement members, respectively.