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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2003
Eric E. Fishencord, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Eric E. Fishencord, Colorado Springs, CO (US);
Schlage Lock Company, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A retainer apparatus including a retainer clip having a back component, a pair of side plate components, and a pair of front plate components that hold a retractor mechanism for extending and retracting a latch of a lock assembly. The retainer apparatus allows the retractor mechanism to be pre-assembled, ready for connection to a pre-assembled chassis of the lock assembly. One embodiment of the retainer clip is a single formed piece having a back component with at least one post for supporting a spring, side components to provide a bearing surface to slide the retractor mechanism, and front components angled inward to retain the retractor mechanism and the latch. A plurality of prongs extend from the retainer clip to receive the chassis of the lock assembly.