Patent ID: 8640511
Filing Date: 2014-02-04
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An interface mechanism configured to form a connection between a first extension of an item and a lock, the first extension having a circumferential locking groove, the interface mechanism comprising: a cylindrical base comprising an extension aperture, an interference aperture, and an interference member being positioned at least partially within the interference aperture, the extension aperture configured to receive the first extension therewithin and the interference member engages the circumferential locking groove; a slide surrounding at least a portion of the cylindrical base, the slide configured to occupy a blocking position locking the first extension within the extension aperture; and a second extension extending from the slide and comprising a traveler, the traveler configured to occupy a locking position locking the slide in the blocking position; wherein the lock engages the second extension and locks the traveler in the locking position.