Patent Publication Number: US-2022213719-A1

Title: Drawer lock assemblies

Description:
PRIORITY 
     This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/134,000, filed Jan. 5, 2021, and to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/172,831, filed Apr. 9, 2021, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     The present disclosure relates generally to lock mechanisms, and more particularly, to drawer lock assemblies for use with cabinet drawers, desk drawers and the like. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Numerous types of core cylinders for locks are known and popularly used for various applications. In one application, a lock is provided to secure a drawer of a cabinet, desk or similar structure. In such application, a lock assembly is mounted through a hole or aperture of a drawer, and thus moves with the drawer when opened or closed. When the drawer is in a closed position, a bolt or latch projects from the lock assembly into an aperture, recess or other portion of the structure to secure the drawer in the closed position. To open the drawer, an appropriate key is inserted into the core cylinder and rotated to withdraw the bolt or latch into the lock assembly and from the portion of the structure, enabling the drawer to be opened. 
     SUMMARY 
     Drawer lock assemblies for use with cabinet drawers, desk drawers and the like are provided. 
     According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a locking device includes a housing, a driver, a bolt, and an end plate. The housing includes a front face and a rear face. The front face includes a cylindrical member or barrel that extends perpendicular to a front face of the housing. The barrel includes an aperture configured to receive a locking actuation member such as a core, e.g., a key removable core (KRC), small format interchangeable core (SFIC), etc. When an appropriate key inserted into a keyhole of the locking actuation member, rotation of the key will actuate the driver that subsequently actuates the bolt into a locked or unlocked position. The bolt includes a first member which is offset from a second member in a parallel relationship, wherein the second member rides in a channel of the end plate. It is to be appreciated that the locking device may be mounted on an inner surface of a drawer, where the drawer may include an aperture to receive the barrel including the locking actuation member so the keyhole of the locking actuation member is exposed on an outer surface of the drawer. 
     According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a drawer lock assembly includes a housing having a front face and a rear face separated by a predetermined width; a barrel having a first end extending perpendicularly from the front face of the housing and a second end extending through the rear face of the housing; a locking actuation member disposed through the first end of the barrel; a driver disposed through the second end of the barrel to engage the locking actuation member; a bolt including a first member offset from a second member in a parallel relationship, the first member includes a slot configured to receive a cam of the driver; and an endplate configured to retain the driver and bolt in the housing, the endplate including a channel configured to receive the second member of the bolt, wherein upon actuation of the locking actuation member by a key, the second member extends beyond the housing to engage a recess of a structure. 
     In one aspect, the driver includes a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a slot that is configured to receive a member of locking actuation member, the second surface including cam configured to interact with the bolt to move the bolt into a locked or unlocked position. 
     In another aspect, the locking actuation member is a key removable core. 
     In a further aspect, the rear surface of the housing includes a recess configured to enable actuation of the first member of the bolt. 
     In another aspect, the housing includes at least two mounting holes extending from an inner surface of the housing and positioned on opposite sides of the barrel, a leg couples each mounting hole barrel to give structural support to the at least two mounting holes. 
     In still another aspect, at least two mounting holes are recessed from a rear surface of the housing. 
     In one aspect, the driver includes a circular disc having a first surface and a second surface, the first surface including a first prong and a second prong extending perpendicularly from the first surface and configured to engage the locking actuation member, the second surface including a cam configured to interact with the bolt to move bolt into a locked or unlocked position. 
     In yet another aspect, the locking actuation member is a small format interchangeable core, the small format interchangeable core having a first end and a second end, the second end including first and second channels configured to receive the first and second prongs of the driver. 
     In one aspect, the drawer lock assembly further includes a retention plate that retains the driver in the recess of the housing. 
     In another aspect, the retention plate includes an aperture that receives the cam of the driver and limits the motion of the cam. 
     In a further aspect, the drawer lock assembly further includes a retention plate that retains the driver in the recess of the housing, wherein the retention plate includes a semi-circular aperture that receives the cam of the driver and limits the motion of the cam. 
     In one aspect, the barrel is a cylindrical barrel. 
     In another aspect, the barrel is an oval barrel. 
     In a further aspect, the barrel is a faceted barrel. 
     In yet another aspect, the barrel is a rectangular barrel. 
     In one aspect, the housing is at least one of a rectangular housing and a faceted housing. 
     In still another aspect, the locking actuation member is at least one of a small format interchangeable core, a key removable, a large format interchangeable core, a full size interchangeable core and/or a fixed cylinder. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent in light of the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG. 1  is a front, perspective view of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 2  is a front view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 3  is a rear view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 4  is a top view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 5  is a bottom view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 6  is a left side view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 7  is a right side view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 8  is a rear, perspective view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 1  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 9  is a front, perspective exploded view of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 10  is a rear, perspective exploded view of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 11  is a cross sectional view of the locking device as shown in  FIG. 7 ; 
         FIG. 12  is a rear view of a locking device in a locked position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 13  is a rear view of a locking device shown in  FIG. 12  with an end plate removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 14  is a rear view of a locking device shown in  FIG. 12  with an end plate and bolt removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15A  is a front, perspective view of a housing of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15B  is a front view of a housing of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 15C  is a rear, perspective view of a housing of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 16A  is a front, perspective view of a core of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 16B  is a rear, perspective view of a core of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 17A-17D  illustrate various views of a driver of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, where  FIG. 17A  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 17B  is a side view,  FIG. 17C  is a rear perspective view and  FIG. 17D  is a rear view; 
         FIGS. 18A-18C  illustrate various views of a bolt of a locking device in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure, where  FIG. 18A  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 18B  is a side view and  FIG. 18C  is a rear perspective view; 
         FIG. 19A  is a perspective view of an end plate of the locking device and  FIG. 19B  is a rear view of the end plate shown in  FIG. 19A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 20A  is a perspective view of core, driver, bolt and end plate with a housing removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 20B  is a side view of core, driver, bolt and end plate with a housing removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 21  is a rear perspective view the locking device in an unlocked position in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22A  is a front, perspective view of a locking device in according with a second embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22B  is a front view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22C  is a rear view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22D  is a top view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22E  is a bottom view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22F  is a left side view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22G  is a right side view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 22H  is a rear, perspective view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 23  is a front, perspective exploded view of the locking device shown in  FIG. 22  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 24  is a rear, perspective exploded view of the locking device shown  FIG. 22A  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 25  is a cross sectional view of the locking device as shown in  FIG. 22G ; 
         FIG. 26A  is a front, perspective view of a housing of a locking device in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 26B  is a rear, perspective view of a housing of a locking device in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 27A  is a front, perspective view of a core of a locking device in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 27B  is a rear, perspective view of a core of a locking device in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 28A-28B  illustrate various views of a driver of a locking device in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 29A  is a perspective view of core, driver, bolt and end plate with a housing removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 29B  is a side view of core, driver, bolt and end plate with a housing removed in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 30A-30F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a third embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 31A-31F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a fourth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 32A-32F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 33A-33F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a sixth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 34A-34F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a seventh embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 35A-35F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a eighth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 36A-36F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a ninth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 37A-37F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a tenth embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIGS. 38A-38F  illustrate various views of a locking device in accordance with a eleventh embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 39A  is a perspective view of a locking device mounted to a structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; 
         FIG. 39B  is a cross section view of a locking device of the present disclosure mounted to a structure; and 
         FIG. 39C  is a cross section view of a locking device of the present disclosure in accordance with another embodiment. 
     
    
    
     It should be understood that the drawings are for purposes of illustrating the concepts of the disclosure and are not necessarily the only possible configuration for illustrating the disclosure. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described hereinbelow with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure in unnecessary detail. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1-8 , various views of a locking device  10  in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure are provided. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 9 and 10 , exploded views of the locking device  10  are provided. The locking device  10  includes a housing  12 , a driver  14 , bolt  16 , an end plate  18  and screws  20 . In this embodiment, housing  12  is generally rectangular and includes a front face  22  and a rear face  24  face separated by a predetermined width w. The housing further includes a top wall  66 , bottom wall  67  and side walls  28 . The front face  22  includes a cylindrical member or barrel  26  that extends perpendicular to an outer wall  28  of the housing  12 . The cylindrical member or barrel  26  includes an aperture  30  configured to receive a locking actuation member such as a core  32 . As shown in  FIGS. 16A and 16B , core  32 , e.g., a key removable core (KRC), is generally cylindrical and includes a first end  34  and a second  36 . When the core  32  is disposed in the aperture  30 , the first end  34  will come into contact with an edge  39  formed in the aperture  30  to prevent further movement of the core  32  into the aperture  30 . Core  32  further includes a first projection  38  and a second projection  40  which retain the core  32  in the housing  12 , as best shown in  FIG. 11 . It is to be appreciated that an appropriate key inserted into a keyhole  33  of core  32  will actuate the first and second projections  38 ,  40 . The second end  36  of core  32  includes a rectangular member  42  that is configured to interact with driver  14 , as will be described below. 
     Driver  14  includes a first surface  44  and a second surface  46 . The first surface  44  includes a slot  48  that is configured to receive member  42  of core  32 . Second surface  46  includes cam  50  which is disposed off-center on second surface  46 . Cam  50  is configured to interact with bolt  16  to move bolt  16  into a locked or unlocked position. Referring to  FIGS. 18A-18C , bolt  16  is illustrated. Bolt  16  includes a first member  52  which is offset from a second member  54  in a parallel relationship. First member  52  includes slot  56  which is configured to receive cam  50  of driver  14 . 
     Once a core  32  is disposed in aperture  30  through the front face  22  of housing  12 , the driver  14  is disposed in aperture  30  from the rear face  24  of housing  12 . The driver  14  is adjusted so member  42  is seated in slot  48 . Bolt  16  is then placed in recess  58  of housing  12  such that slot  56  of bolt  16  receives cam  50  of driver  14 . The driver  14  and bolt  16  are retained in housing  12  by end plate  18 , where end plate  18  is secured to housing  12  by screws  20 . As shown in  FIGS. 19A and 19B , end plate  18  includes channel  60  which is configured to receive member  54  of bolt  16 . As will be described in more detail below, when driver  14  is actuated, bolt  16  will ride in recess  58  of housing  12  and second member  54  of bolt  16  will ride in the channel  60  of end plate  18 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 20A and 20B , the operation of the locking device  10  will be described. In  FIGS. 20A and 20B , the housing  12  has been removed to illustrate the internal details of the locking device  10 .  FIGS. 20A and 20B  illustrate the locking device  10  in the locked position, i.e., the bolt  16  has been actuated and member  54  is disposed in a recess of a structure, e.g., a cabinet, desk, etc. Upon an appropriate key being inserted into keyhole  33 , the key may be rotated in the direction indicated by arrow A in  FIG. 20A . Core  32  will rotate in the same direction causing member  42  to subsequently rotate in the same direction. The rotation of member  42  will cause driver  14  to rotate. Due to the rotation of driver  14 , cam  50 , disposed in slot  56 , will cause bolt  16  to move in the direction of arrow B in recess  58  of housing  12 . Additionally, member  54  of bolt  16  will move in direction of arrow B in the channel  60  of end plate  18 . When member  54  is completely seated in channel  60 , a top portion  62  of member  54  will be approximately even with a top wall  66  of housing  12 , as shown in  FIG. 21 . In this manner, the bolt  16  will be recessed into the housing  12  no longer being disposed in the recess of the structure allowing the drawer the locking device is mounted on to be opened. 
     It is to be appreciated that the locking device  10  is to be mounted on an inner surface of a drawer to be secured. Referring to  FIGS. 39A-39C , a structure  1100 , e.g., a cabinet, including a drawer  1101  is illustrated. It is to be appreciated that the structure may be a desk, display cabinet or any other structure including a drawer. The drawer  1101  may include an aperture  1103  that is slightly larger than the circumference of member or barrel  26 . The inner surface  1105  of the drawer  1101  may include mounting screws extending from the inner surface  1105  of the drawer  1101  on both side of the aperture in the drawer  1101 . The housing  12  includes mounting holes  51  to receive the mounting screws, as best shown in  FIGS. 15A-15C . The mounting holes  51  extend from inner surface  53  of the housing  12  a predetermined distance. Additionally, a leg  55  couples each mounting hole  51  to member  26  to give structural support to the mounting holes  51 , i.e., to prevent the mounting holes  51  from warping. When mounting the locking device  10 , member  26  is inserted into the aperture  1103  in the drawer  1101  while the mounting screws align with the mounting holes  51  until the front face  22  of housing  12  comes into contact with the inner surface  1105  of the drawer. The locking device  10  is then secured by fasteners, e.g., a nut, coupled to the mounting screws. As shown in  FIG. 15C , the rear face  24  of the housing  12  includes circular recesses  57  to receive the fasteners. It is to be appreciated that other means may be employed for securing the locking device to the drawer including, but not limited to, rivets, bolts, glue, etc. 
     As shown in  FIG. 39B , when in the locked position, the second member  54  of bolt  16  is extended and makes contact with a portion of top surface  1107  of structure  1100  preventing the drawer  1101  from being open. In another embodiment, as shown in  FIG. 39C , the top surface  1107  of drawer  1100  may include a recess or slot  1109  configured to receive the second member  54  of bolt  16 , which when bolt  16  is extended, the second member  52  enters the recess  1109  preventing the drawer  1101  from opening. In a further embodiment, the top surface  1107  of the structure  1100  may include a strike plate (not shown) configured to received the second member  52  of the bolt  16 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 22A-29B , various views of a locking device  100  in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure are provided. Components of locking device  100  that are similarly numbered to corresponding components of locking device  10  shown in  FIGS. 1-21  are configured in the manner and with the features described above and may not be described again below in the interest of brevity. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 23 and 24 , exploded views of the locking device  100  are provided. The locking device  100  includes a housing  112 , a driver  114 , a retaining plate  115 , bolt  116 , an end plate  118  and screws  1120 . In this embodiment, the housing  112  is generally rectangular and includes a front face  122  and a rear face  124  face separated by a predetermined width w. The front face  122  includes a cylindrical member or barrel  126  that extends perpendicular to an outer wall  128  of the housing  112 . The cylindrical member  126  includes an aperture  130  configured to receive a core  132 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 27A and 27B , core  132 , e.g., a small format interchangeable core (SFIC), is generally cylindrical and includes a first end  134  and a second  136 . As shown in  FIGS. 27A and 27B , SFIC  132  includes an SFIC housing  135  having ends  134  and  136 . A cylinder  137  extends along the longitudinal axis from end  134  to end  136  of SFIC  132 . Keyhole or keyway  133  is disposed through cylinder  137  from ends  134 ,  136  along longitudinal axis. SFIC  132  also includes an engaging element  190  and channels  191 ,  192 , where channels  191 ,  192  extend along longitudinal axis into the interior of SFIC  132 . When a proper or operating key is inserted into keyhole  133  of SFIC  132 , a plurality of tumblers within SFIC  132  align to allow cylinder  137  to be rotated, for example in a direction C shown in  FIG. 27A , to lock and unlock device  100 , as will be described in greater detail below. In one embodiment, when a master or control key (different than the key used to lock and unlock locking device  100 ) is inserted into keyhole  133  and rotated in a direction C, SFIC  132  is configured such that engaging element  190  may be drawn toward the interior of SFIC  132 , as indicated by arrow D in  FIG. 27B . It is to be appreciated that SFIC  132  includes a spring or coil within the interior of SFIC  132  that biases engaging element  190  in a direction opposite to arrow D away from SFIC  132  (i.e., perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis). 
     Driver  114  includes a circular plate or disc  143  having a first surface  144  and a second surface  146 . The first surface  144  of the disc  143  includes a first prong  145  and a second prong  147  extending perpendicularly from the first surface  144 . Second surface  146  includes cam  150  which is disposed off-center on second surface  146 . Cam  150  is configured to interact with bolt  116  to move bolt  116  into a locked or unlocked position. It is to be appreciated that bolt  116  is similar to bolt  16  shown in  FIGS. 18A-18C , and the description of same will not be repeated for conciseness. 
     Referring again to  FIG. 27B , channels  191 ,  192  of SFIC  132  are configured to receive prongs  145  and  147 , respectively, of driver  114  to couple driver  114  to SFIC  132 . When a proper key is inserted into keyhole  133  and rotated in a first direction (e.g., direction C), cylinder  137  is also rotated in the first direction, thereby rotating channels  191 ,  192  and driver  114  in the first direction. 
     When a master or control key (different than the key used to lock and unlock locking device  100 ) is inserted into keyhole  133  and rotated in a direction C, SFIC  132  is configured such that engaging element  190  may be drawn toward the interior of SFIC  132 , as indicated by arrow D in  FIG. 27B . Once a core  132  is disposed in aperture  130  through the front face  122  of housing  112 , the control key may be rotated in a direction opposite arrow C to enable the engaging element  190  to move in the direction opposite arrow D and thus enabling the engaging element  190  to interact with an interior surface of aperture  130  of housing  112  to secure the core  132  in the housing  112 . 
     Once a core  132  is disposed in aperture  130  through the front face  122  of housing  112 , the driver  114  is disposed in aperture  130  from the rear face  124  of housing  112 . Channels  191 ,  192  of SFIC  132  are configured to receive prongs  145  and  147 , respectively, of driver  114  and then retention plate  115  is disposed in recess  158  over the second surface  146  of the driver  114 . The retention plate  15  includes an aperture  117  (e.g., a semi-circular aperture) which is configured to limit the motion of the cam  150  of driver  114 . 
     Bolt  116  is then placed in recess  158  of housing  112  such that slot  156  of bolt  116  receives cam  150  of driver  114 . The driver  114  and bolt  116  are retained in housing  112  by end plate  118 , where end plate  118  is secured to housing  112  by screws  120 . As shown in  FIGS. 23 and 24 , end plate  118  includes channel  160  which is configured to receive member  154  of bolt  116 . As will be described in more detail below, when driver  114  is actuated, bolt  116  will ride in recess  158  of housing  112  and second member  154  of bolt  116  will ride in the channel  160  of end plate  118 . 
     Referring to  FIGS. 29A and 29B , the operation of the locking device  100  will be described. In  FIGS. 29A and 29B , the housing  112  has been removed to illustrate the internal details of the locking device  100 .  FIGS. 29A and 29B  illustrate the locking device  100  in the locked position, i.e., the bolt  116  has been actuated and member  154  is disposed in a recess of a structure, e.g., a cabinet, desk, etc. Upon an appropriate key being inserted into keyhole  133 , the key may be rotated in the direction indicated by arrow A in  FIG. 29A . Cylinder  137  will rotate in the same direction causing channels  191 ,  192  to subsequently rotate in the same direction. The rotation of channels  191 ,  192  will cause driver  114  to rotate. Due to the rotation of driver  114 , cam  150 , disposed in slot  156 , will cause bolt  116  to move in the direction of arrow B in recess  158  of housing  112 . Additionally, member  154  of bolt  116  will move in direction of arrow B in the channel  160  of end plate  118 . When member  154  is completely seated in channel  160 , a top portion  162  of member  154  will be approximately even with a top wall  166  of housing  112  (as similarly shown in  FIG. 21 ). In this manner, the bolt  116  will be recessed into the housing  112  no longer being disposed in the recess of the structure allowing the drawer the locking device is mounted on to be opened. 
     It is to be appreciated that the locking device  100  is to be mounted on an inner surface of a drawer to be secured, similar to that described above in  FIGS. 39A-39C . For example, the drawer may include an aperture that is slightly larger than the outer edge of member  126 . The inner surface of the drawer may include mounting screws extending from the inner surface of the drawer on both side of the aperture in the drawer. The housing  112  includes mounting holes  151  to receive the mounting screws, as best shown in  FIGS. 26A-26B . The mounting holes  151  extend from inner surface  153  of the housing  112  a predetermined distance. Additionally, a leg  155  couples each mounting hole  151  to member  126  to give structural support to the mounting holes  151 , i.e., to prevent the mounting holes  151  from warping. When mounting the locking device  100 , member  126  is inserted into the aperture in the drawer while the mounting screws align with the mounting holes  151  until the front face  122  of housing  112  comes into contact with the inner surface of the drawer. The locking device  100  is then secured by fasteners, e.g., a nut, coupled to the mounting screws. As shown in  FIG. 26B , the rear face  124  of the housing  112  includes circular recesses  157  to receive the fasteners. It is to be appreciated that other means may be employed for securing the locking device to the drawer including, but not limited to, rivets, bolts, glue, etc. 
     It is to be appreciated that the housing and barrel of the locking device of the present disclosure may take many forms and shapes and still will remain with the scope of the present disclosure. For example,  FIGS. 30A-30F  illustrates various views of a third embodiment of a locking device  200  with an oval barrel  226 , where  FIG. 30A  is a top view,  FIG. 30B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 30C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 30D  is a front view,  FIG. 30E  is a side view and  FIG. 30F  is a rear view. 
     In another example,  FIGS. 31A-31F  illustrates various views of a fourth embodiment of a locking device  300  with a faceted barrel  326 , where  FIG. 31A  is a top view,  FIG. 31  B is a front perspective view,  FIG. 31C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 31D  is a front view,  FIG. 31E  is a side view and  FIG. 31F  is a rear view. 
     In a further example,  FIGS. 32A-32F  illustrates various views of a fifth embodiment of a locking device  400  with a faceted-round barrel  426 , where  FIG. 32A  is a top view,  FIG. 32B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 32C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 32D  is a front view,  FIG. 32E  is a side view and  FIG. 32F  is a rear view. 
     In another example,  FIGS. 33A-33F  illustrates various views of a sixth embodiment of a locking device  500  with a rectangular barrel  526 , where  FIG. 33A  is a top view,  FIG. 33B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 33C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 33D  is a front view,  FIG. 33E  is a side view and  FIG. 33F  is a rear view. 
     In a yet further example,  FIGS. 34A-34F  illustrates various views of a seventh embodiment of a locking device  600  with a rectangular barrel  626  and faceted body or housing  612 , where  FIG. 34A  is a top view,  FIG. 34B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 34C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 34D  is a front view,  FIG. 34E  is a side view and  FIG. 34F  is a rear view. 
     In another example,  FIGS. 35A-35F  illustrates various views of an eighth embodiment of a locking device  700  with an oval barrel  726  and faceted body or housing  712 , where  FIG. 35A  is a top view,  FIG. 35B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 35C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 35D  is a front view,  FIG. 35E  is a side view and  FIG. 35F  is a rear view. 
     In still another example,  FIGS. 36A-36F  illustrates various views of a ninth embodiment of a locking device  800  with a faceted barrel  826  and faceted body or housing  812 , where  FIG. 36A  is a top view,  FIG. 36B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 36C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 36D  is a front view,  FIG. 36E  is a side view and  FIG. 36F  is a rear view. 
     In a further example,  FIGS. 37A-37F  illustrates various views of a tenth embodiment of a locking device  900  with a round barrel  926  and faceted body or housing  912 , where  FIG. 37A  is a top view,  FIG. 37B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 37C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 37D  is a front view,  FIG. 37E  is a side view and  FIG. 37F  is a rear view. 
     In another example,  FIGS. 38A-38F  illustrates various views of an eleventh embodiment of a locking device  1000  with a round barrel  1026 , where  FIG. 38A  is a top view,  FIG. 38B  is a front perspective view,  FIG. 38C  is a rear perspective view,  FIG. 38D  is a front view,  FIG. 38E  is a side view and  FIG. 38F  is a rear view. 
     It is to be appreciated that the housing and barrel of the present disclosure may take many forms and shapes and is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein. 
     It is to be appreciated that the various features shown and described are interchangeable, that is a feature shown in one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment. 
     While the disclosure has been shown and described with reference to certain preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. For example, while a key removable core and SFIC core have been shown and described, it is to be appreciated that the present disclosure contemplates using other various types of locking actuation member such as cores and/or cylinders including, but not limited to, large format interchangeable cores, full size interchangeable cores, a fixed cylinder, etc. It is further to be appreciated that the housings and drivers in accordance with the spirit of the present disclosure may be modified to incorporate future or to-be-invented cores and/or cylinders. In addition to cores and/or cylinders, the present disclosure contemplates that the housings and drivers in accordance with the spirit of the present disclosure may be modified to incorporate future or to-be-invented locking actuation members that function similarly to cores and/or cylinders. 
     Furthermore, although the foregoing text sets forth a detailed description of numerous embodiments, it should be understood that the legal scope of the invention is defined by the words of the claims set forth at the end of this patent. The detailed description is to be construed as exemplary only and does not describe every possible embodiment, as describing every possible embodiment would be impractical, if not impossible. One could implement numerous alternate embodiments, using either current technology or technology developed after the filing date of this patent, which would still fall within the scope of the claims. 
     It should also be understood that, unless a term is expressly defined in this patent using the sentence “As used herein, the term ‘______’ is hereby defined to mean . . . ” or a similar sentence, there is no intent to limit the meaning of that term, either expressly or by implication, beyond its plain or ordinary meaning, and such term should not be interpreted to be limited in scope based on any statement made in any section of this patent (other than the language of the claims). To the extent that any term recited in the claims at the end of this patent is referred to in this patent in a manner consistent with a single meaning, that is done for sake of clarity only so as to not confuse the reader, and it is not intended that such claim term be limited, by implication or otherwise, to that single meaning. Finally, unless a claim element is defined by reciting the word “means” and a function without the recital of any structure, it is not intended that the scope of any claim element be interpreted based on the application of 35 U.S.C. § 112, sixth paragraph.