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Deadbolt backset latch with interlock
Assignee: Schlage Lock Co LLC
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Filing: 1989-08-28
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2009-08-28
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable deadbolt backset latch arrangement having a bolt train including a deadbolt in which the deadbolt is arrested by action of a turntable shuttle to permit backset adjustment of the latch arrangement.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Marotto
- 👤 Mohamed L. Benchaar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:58
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B55/00; E05B63/00; E05B63/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/06; Y10T292/62; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8838
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A backset latch mechanism adjustable before installation having a housing, including a cylindrical housing and a casing housing movable in the cylindrical housing, a swivel mounted in the casing housing, a housing back plate attached to the cylindrical housing and a face plate adjacent to the back plate and a bolt train including a deadbolt reciprocal within the casing housing for movement by the swivel, the improvement for accomplishing backset adjustment prior to installation comprising a. an internal recess in the deadbolt; b. an adjustment plug reciprocally mounted within the deadbolt recess; c. locking means locking the plug to the deadbolt in at least two positions; d. turnable shuttle means positioned between the deadbolt and the cylindrical housing to prevent axial movement of such shuttle means relative to the cylindrical housing at all times and to selectively engage the deadbolt during backset adjustment to prevent deadbolt axial movement and also causing the locking means to release and unlock the adjustment plug from the deadbolt to accomplish backset adjustment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A backset latch mechanism adjustable before installation having a housing, including a cylindrical housing and a casing housing movable in the cylindrical housing, a swivel mounted in the casing housing, a housing back plate attached to the cylindrical housing and a face plate adjacent to the back plate and a bolt train including a deadbolt reciprocal within the casing housing for movement by the swivel, the improvement for accomplishing backset adjustment prior to installation comprising a. an internal recess in the deadbolt; b. an adjustment plug reciprocally mounted within the deadbolt recess; c. locking means locking the plug to the deadbolt in at least two positions; d. turnable shuttle means positioned between the deadbolt and the cylindrical housing to prevent axial movement of such shuttle means relative to the cylindrical housing at all times and to selectively engage the deadbolt during backset adjustment to prevent deadbolt axial movement and also causing the locking means to release and unlock the adjustment plug from the deadbolt to accomplish backset adjustment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The backset latch mechanism of claim 1 in which the shuttle means is held between the back and face plates and is contained between the deadbolt and the cylindrical housing whereby rotation of the casing housing causes the shuttle means to turn and to actuate the locking means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The backset latch mechanism of claim 2 in which the casing housing has two sections joined by a follower and opening means spaced apart from one another and in which backset adjustment of the mechanism through its locking means is accomplished at the same time by rotation and axial movement of the casing housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The backset latch mechanism of claim 1 in which the locking means is spring-loaded and includes a radial passageway in the deadbolt and detent means in the passageway movable radially from a lock to an unlock position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The backset latch mechanism of claim 1 in which the cylindrical housing and casing housing are adjusted to vary their backset as the bolt train is so adjusted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A backset latch mechanism adjustable before installation having a housing, including a cylindrical housing and a casing housing movable in the cylindrical housing, a swivel mounted in the casing housing, a housing back plate attached to the cylindrical housing and a face plate adjacent to the back plate and a bolt train including a deadbolt reciprocal within the casing housing for movement by the swivel, the improvement for accomplishing backset adjustment prior to installation comprising a. an internal recess in the deadbolt; b. an adjustment plug reciprocally mounted within the deadbolt recess; c. locking means locking the plug to the deadbolt in at least two positions; d. turnable shuttle means positioned between the deadbolt and the cylindrical housing to prevent axial movement of such shuttle means relative to the cylindrical housing at all times and to engage the deadbolt only during backset adjustment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A backset latch mechanism adjustable before installation having a housing, including a cylindrical housing and a casing housing movable in the cylindrical housing, a swivel mounted in the casing housing, a housing back plate attached to the cylindrical housing and a face plate adjacent to the back plate and a bolt train including a deadbolt reciprocal within the casing housing for movement by the swivel, the improvement for accomplishing backset adjustment prior to installation comprising a. an internal recess in the deadbolt; b. an adjustment plug reciprocally mounted within the deadbolt recess; c. locking means locking the plug to the deadbolt in at least two positions; d. turnable shuttle means positioned between the deadbolt and the cylindrical housing to prevent axial movement of such shuttle means relative to the cylindrical housing at all times and to engage the deadbolt only during backset adjustment.
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