Patent ID: 8726703
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An interface mechanism for forming a connection between a first extension and a lock, the first extension having a circumferential locking groove, the interface mechanism comprising: a slide with a first extension aperture sized to receive the first extension therein, the slide having an outer wall, the slide having an inner wall defining the first extension aperture; a second extension extending from the outer wall of the slide, a traveler aperture formed through the second extension, the second extension configured to receive the lock in locking engagement; an interference aperture communicating between the traveler aperture and the first extension aperture; an interference member positioned at least in part within the interference aperture, the interference member being movable from an extended position to a retracted position, in the extended position the interference member is engaged within the circumferential locking groove, in the retracted position the interference member is disengaged from the circumferential locking groove; and a traveler positioned at least in part within the traveler aperture and being movable between a locking position and a non-locking position, in the locking position the traveler being positioned to hold the interference member in engagement within the circumferential locking groove, in the non-locking position the traveler being positioned to permit the interference member to disengage from the circumferential locking groove;