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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 04, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 09, 1998
Lance G Schoell, Roanoke, VA (US);
Matthew O Schroeder, Roanoke, VA (US);
Barton B Cregger, Richmond, VA (US);
Medeco Security Locks, Inc., Salem, VA (US);
Abstract
An anti-tamper locking assembly for locking a position of a block, such as a locking bolt in an electronic lock, electrically moves a pin to engage or dis-engage the block. When dis-engaged, the block can be moved and access or the like can be made. The pin is selectively moved electronically in order to allow access, entry or the like. The pin can be moved with, e.g., a solenoid. The pin has an overhanging portion, or a head portion. In order to prevent an individual from forcing the pin into an un-locked position, the head portion operates in conjunction with at least one spring-arm member and a blocker which are fixed to the block to prevent a user from being able to strike the device with a hammer or the like to 'temporarily' move the pin to a position allowing the block to be moved and access or the like to be made.