Electronic lock for casework sliding doors

Abstract

An electronic locking device to secure linear transitioning or sliding doors. The device design allows for an electronic access point such as an electronic keypad or RFID reader when presented with anapproved access code to electronically activate the device and provide for unlocking and relocking. The design also allows for lock status feedback and for automatic relocking of the sliding door when the lock pin is in the extended position and the door is closed.

Description

Background technique [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of cabinetry and, more particularly, to an electronic latching and locking system for securing linear transition (sliding) doors. [0002] Retail display cases are usually stationary. Conventional mechanical key lock devices and other devices may be insufficient in security and / or need to be positioned in such a way that it obstructs a customer's view of the items displayed in the glass display case. Contents of the invention [0003] In some embodiments, the lock includes a bolt driven by a motor between a locked or extended position and an unlocked or retracted position. In some embodiments, the bolt is coupled to a sled that is moved by the motor between a forward position (putting the bolt in the locked position) and a rearward position (putting the bolt in the unlocked position). position) between. In some embodiments, a motor drives a drive screw to move the sled. In some embodiments, ...

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Problems solved by technology

Traditional mechanical key lock devices and other devices may be inadequate in terms of security and / or need to be positioned in such a way that obstructs the customer's view of the items displayed in the glass display case

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