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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 1989
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1988
Clark E Craig, Inman, SC (US);
Valhi Inc., Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
A panel lock comprises an elongated housing having a generally rectangular shape with a longitudinal and transverse direction. The housing includes a cavity adapted to receive a bolt which is slidably retained for transverse movement within the housing and which projects through a passage or opening in one side of the housing. A push plate is pivotally mounted to opposite sides of the cavity in the housing fand includes a cam surface cooperative with a follower associated with the bolt. Pivotal action of the push plate drives the bolt into and out of engagement with a strike that is external from the housing. A key operated latch is retained within the push plate and cooperatively engages with the housing to latch or release the plate and thereby permit pivotal action of the push plate.