Patent ID: 7607328
Filing Date: 2009-10-27
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A deadbolt assembly, comprising: a bolt housing having a longitudinal sleeve defining a first axis; a bolt having a distal end and a proximal end, said bolt being located in said longitudinal sleeve and configured to move between a fully retracted position and a fully extended position along said first axis; an elongate member having a first end and a second end portion opposite said first end, said first end being attached to said proximal end of said bolt and said second end portion having a first connector, said elongate member having a first outer side surface and a second outer side surface, said second outer side surface being spaced apart from said first outer side surface; a rotatable crank having a pivot member, a second connector and an arm extending between said pivot member and said second connector, said second connector of said crank being operationally engaged with said first connector of said elongate member; and a first actuator assembly having a body, a lock cylinder and a tailpiece, said lock cylinder being mounted to said body, and said tailpiece extending from said lock cylinder, said tailpiece being rotatable around a second axis with respect to said lock cylinder, and said tailpiece being engaged with said pivot member to facilitate rotation of said crank with a corresponding rotation of said tailpiece around said second axis, and wherein at least a portion of said lock cylinder extends past a vertical plane of said first outer side surface of said elongate member, further comprising a guide rail, said guide rail having a notch wherein said lock cylinder defines a perimetrical surface that is positioned within said notch of said guide rail, with a perimetrical surface of said notch accommodating an extent of said lock cylinder.