Lock mechanism and method of operation
The lock mechanism addresses the inconvenience of key-based locking by incorporating a retainer that can be moved to a releasing position via a releasing element, enabling automatic locking and unlocking using an operating handle, thus simplifying the locking process and reducing mechanical complexity.
GB2606808BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-06SPIRE MFG LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- GB2022001587
- Authority / Receiving Office
- GB · GB
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-02-08
- Filing Date
- 2022-02-08
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2042-02-08
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing espagnolette lock mechanisms require the insertion and rotation of a key to lock or unlock the door, which can be inconvenient and inefficient.
Method used
A lock mechanism with a retainer that is resiliently biased to a locking position and can be moved to a releasing position by a releasing element, allowing the lock to be locked without key insertion, using an operating handle to convert rotary movement into linear movement of drive bars.
Benefits of technology
Enables automatic locking and unlocking of doors without the need for key insertion, simplifying the locking process and reducing mechanical complexity.
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Abstract
A lock mechanism comprising a linear drive bar moved by rotating drive socket of a handle; a locking unit which comprising a locking element, such as a vee block 60, biased to locking position which p
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