Locking mechanism with actuator
CA 1292625 C · Owner: Eisermann, Armin · Inventors: Eisermann, Armin; Sedley, Bruce
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The lock housing has a slot in a top wall via which a coded card key can be inserted to bring into alignment coded magnetic areas on the card with magnetically responsive elements of the lock to unlock the locking mechanism and enable rotation of either a knob or lever arm to open the door. The card moves a spring actuator against a coupling spline to engage it with a spindle spline carried by a shaft interconnected with the knob or lever arm handle. The sliding coupling spline is integral with parts which interrelate with the door lock mechanism such that rotation of the knob or lever arm will now effect release of the door locking mechanism. When the card is fully inserted, the mechanism …
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- Granted December 3, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended December 3, 2008.
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