Patent ID: 7221272

Claim:
An electronic lock module comprising: a printed circuit board (PCB) to hold a microprocessor and associated logics, a base plate to hold a battery holder a latching solenoid to lock and unlock a cam; a main rod to provide an interface between said electronic lock module and the rest of the existing mechanical lock components whether they be Ilco components or mechanical equivalents; a sound generator to provide audio cue to a user; a switch to control lock and unlock modes; a switch actuator to actuate said switch; a latching solenoid to actuate a plunger; a cam having a cavity; said plunger interfacing with said cavity by engaging said cavity to enter lock mode; said plunger interfacing with said cavity by disengaging said cavity to enter unlock mode; a return biasing means to return said cam to its rest position; a membrane having buttons to provide interface with a user; securing means to secure said electronic module to existing mechanical lock components whether they be Ilco components or mechanical equivalents.