Patent ID: 8556304
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking apparatus comprising: a main casing, said main casing having an interior cavity adapted to operatively engage moving components of the locking apparatus; a split spindle formed of first and second half spindles; first and second shafts extending to distal ends from engagements with each of a respective of said first and second half spindles, said first and second shafts adapted for door handles; a latch module having a latch casing, said latch casing having an internal cavity and having exterior dimensioned for engagement within said main casing; said latch module having a door latch having a proximate end and having an angled leading surface at a distal end; said proximate end of said door latch engaged with a latch body translatably engaged said internal cavity; said latch body biased to project said distal end of said door latch from a side surface of said latch module; a slide carrier communicating at a first end with said split spindle and at a second end with said latch body, the slide carrier comprising first and second legs; a switching lever being rotatable from a first position to a second position; a drive bar coupling the switching lever and said slide carrier so a rotation of said switching lever translates said slide carrier; and wherein: