Reduced-friction latch bolt

GB2632034APending Publication Date: 2025-01-22DORMAKABA USA INC
View PDF 5 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
GB2024004009
Authority / Receiving Office
GB · GB
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-14
Filing Date
2024-03-20
Publication Date
2025-01-22

Smart Images

  • Figure 00000000_0000_ABST
    Figure 00000000_0000_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

A latch assembly comprising a strike plate 26 having a coating 38 of a first material and a latch member 22 with a coating having a second material, the second material being different than the first material. The coatings are preferably different plastics such as strike plate coated with nylon and the latch coated with PTFE. Also claimed is a latch assembly with a debris removal member 40 to remove dirt from the active surface of the latch bolt 22. The debris removal may include a lubricant. The debris removal member could be a brush with bristles. The debris removal member may be positioned on the strike member.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Door lock, and process for the production thereof

    DE3244276A1

  • Exit device

    EP0491486B1

  • Exit device having a deadbolt as its securing member

    EP0651120A2

  • Load prevention for door latches

    US20200277813A1

  • Lock with metal SHIM between plastic retractor slide and plastic retractor case

    US3487667A