Thumbturn connective device for deadbolt lock assemblies
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United States of America Patent
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N/A
Issued Date -
Nov 2, 2006
app pub date -
May 1, 2006
filing date -
Apr 29, 2005
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A connective device is for a deadbolt lock assembly including a moveable deadbolt, a rotatable spindle connected with the deadbolt, and a handle disposeable about the spindle. The connective device includes a connector, preferably a cylindrical pin, movably coupled with the spindle so as to be linearly displaceable between first and second positions. A biasing member is configured to bias the connector toward the second position. An engagement opening provided within the handle is configured to receive the connector when disposed at the second position so as to couple the handle and the spindle. Preferably, the biasing member includes an arcuate plate disposeable within the spindle, extending circumferentially about an axis and having a carrier portion engageable with the connector. The plate is deflectable to displace the carrier portion in generally radial directions with respect to the axis to move the connector between the first and second positions.
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