Lock drive assemblies

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9850685
SERIAL NO

14476159

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An illustrative motor drive assembly is configured for use in a lockset comprising a case, a longitudinally movable link, and a catch configured to move among a locking position and an unlocking position in response to longitudinal movement of the link. The illustrative motor drive assembly includes a longitudinally extending shaft comprising a worm, a motor operable to rotate the shaft, a driver engaged with the worm, and a longitudinally extending spring. The spring is not directly engaged with the worm, and includes a first end coupled with the driver and a second end connectable with the link. Engagement between the worm and driver is configured to longitudinally move the driver in response to rotation of the shaft.

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SCHLAGE LOCK COMPANY LLC11819 N PENNSYLVANIA STREET CARMEL IN 46032

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bangaru, Dilip Bangalore, IN 16 97
Dore, Vasudevan Sundar Raj Bangalore, IN 7 67
Litwinski, Adam Michael Centennial, US 4 64

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