Patent ID: 6769723
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: E05B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
An exit device mountable on a door having a first stile, a second stile, and a midrail coupled to the first and second stiles, the midrail defining a cutout, the exit device comprising:a pushbar defining an interior space, having a front surface, and being adapted to be positioned in the cutout, the pushbar being positionable in an extended position and a depressed position, the front surface defining a plurality of apertures; a securing mechanism positioned in the interior space, the securing mechanism having a secured condition, in which the securing mechanism applies a compressive force to the midrail to secure the pushbar in the cutout, and an unsecured condition, the plurality of apertures communicating with the interior space and providing access to the securing mechanism; a latching mechanism positioned in the interior space; and a lid slideably engaging the front surface and substantially covering the plurality of apertures.