MODULAR CLUTCHING MECHANISM

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing. 1. A system , comprising: a housing assembly;', 'a manual actuator rotatably mounted to the housing assembly;', 'a bolt movably mounted to the housing assembly; and', 'a retraction member movably mounted to the housing assembly, wherein the retraction member is configured to retract the latchbolt in response to a rotary input;', 'wherein each lockset product is of a corresponding lockset format;', 'wherein at least two of the lockset products are of different lockset formats; and, 'a plurality of lockset products, each lockset product comprising a casing configured for mounting in the housing assembly of each lockset product;', 'a first hub rotatably mounted in the casing and configured for connection with the manual actuator of each lockset product when the casing is mounted in the corresponding housing assembly;', 'a second hub rotatably mounted in the casing and configured for connection with the retraction member of each lockset product when the first hub is connected with the corresponding manual actuator;', 'a clutching lug having an engaged position in which the clutching lug couples the first hub and the second hub for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the first hub and the second hub are operable to rotate relative to one another; and', 'an electrically- ...

DOOR CONTROL ARMATURE ASSEMBLIES

An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door control mounted to one of a door or a doorframe. The door control includes a rotatable pinion, and the armature assembly includes an armature, a shoe, and an elastic component. The armature has a first end and an opposite second end, and the first end includes an opening sized and shaped to receive the pinion at a first interface. The shoe is configured for mounting to the other of the door or the doorframe, and the second end of the armature is pivotally connected to the shoe at a second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component coupled with the armature and configured to absorb mechanical shocks at one of the first interface or the second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component is configured to absorb mechanical shocks along the length of the armature.

DOOR CONTROL ARMATURE ASSEMBLIES

An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door control mounted to one of a door or a doorframe. The door control includes a rotatable pinion, and the armature assembly includes an armature, a shoe, and an elastic component. The armature has a first end and an opposite second end, and the first end includes an opening sized and shaped to receive the pinion at a first interface. The shoe is configured for mounting to the other of the door or the doorframe, and the second end of the armature is pivotally connected to the shoe at a second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component coupled with the armature and configured to absorb mechanical shocks at one of the first interface or the second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component is configured to absorb mechanical shocks along the length of the armature. 1. An armature assembly for a door control mounted to one of a door and a doorframe , the door control comprising a rotatable pinion , the armature assembly comprising:an armature having a first end and an opposite second end, wherein the first end includes an opening sized and shaped to receive the pinion at a first interface;a shoe configured for mounting to the other of the door and the doorframe, wherein the second end of the armature is pivotally connected to the shoe at a second interface; andan elastic component coupled with the armature and configured to absorb mechanical shocks at one of the first interface and the second interface.2. The armature assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first end of the armature includes a cavity having an armature spline defined therein claim 1 , and wherein the elastic component is configured for coupling with the pinion and includes a first channel in which the armature spline is received.3. The armature assembly of claim 2 , further comprising an adapter including an adapter spline claim 2 , and wherein the elastic component is configured for coupling with the pinion via the adapter and ...

DOOR OPERATOR HOLD-OPEN ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door closer comprising a pinion, and generally includes a first arm configured for rotational coupling with the pinion, a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm at a pivot joint, and a hold-open mechanism. The hold-open mechanism generally includes a clutch having a decoupling and a coupling state, and an electromechanical driver operable to transition the clutch between the coupling state and the decoupling state. With the clutch in the decoupling state, a first torque is operable to cause relative pivoting of the arms. With the clutch in the coupling state, the first torque is inoperable to cause relative pivoting of the arms, and a second torque greater than the first torque is operable to cause relative pivoting of the arms. 1. An armature assembly for a door closer comprising a pinion , the armature assembly comprising:a first arm configured for rotational coupling with the pinion;a second arm pivotably coupled to the first arm at a pivot joint; and a clutch operable to selectively prevent relative pivoting of the first arm and the second arm, the clutch having a decoupling state corresponding to the releasing state and a coupling state corresponding to the holding state; and', 'an electromechanical driver operable to transition the clutch between the coupling state and the decoupling state;, 'a hold-open mechanism having a releasing state and a holding state, the hold-open mechanism comprisingwherein the clutch in the decoupling state permits the relative pivoting of the first arm and the second arm in response to the application of a first torque about the pivot joint;wherein the clutch in the coupling state prevents the relative pivoting of the first arm and the second arm in response to application of the first torque about the pivot joint; andwherein the clutch in the coupling state permits the relative pivoting of the first arm and the second arm in response to application of a second ...

LEVER RETURN MECHANISM USING MAGNETS

A lever apparatus having a lever connected to a latch assembly is operable to open the latch when rotated to a second position from a first position under an actuation torque. The apparatus further includes a magnet assembly with first and second magnets operably coupled to the lever apparatus. The magnet assembly is operable to generate a return torque in an opposite direction to that of the actuation torque such that the lever is returned to the first position after the actuation torque is removed from the lever. 1. A handle assembly , comprising:a mounting plate connectable to a structure;a handle rotatably mounted to the mounting plate;a first magnet coupled to the mounting plate, the first magnet including an arcuate perimeter with one or more extension ears extending therefrom;a magnet cage configured to hold the first magnet, the magnet cage having a plurality of projections extending away from an outer perimeter that engage with the one or more extension ears of the first magnet to prevent relative rotation therebetween;a second magnet coupled to the handle;wherein the first magnet and the second magnet are rotatable relative to one another and are configured to generate a return torque in response to rotation of the handle from a first position; andwherein the first magnet and the second magnet are configured to increase the return torque over a first range of lever rotation angles and to maintain the return torque constant over a second range of lever rotation angles.2. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first magnet is fixed and the second magnet is rotatable.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the one or more extension ears of the first magnet are positioned between the plurality of projections of the magnet cage.6371312. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the magnet cage is formed from a nonmagnetic material. Amendment After Notice of Allowance Under CFR .7. The handle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Door closer adjustment mechanism

Certain embodiments relate to an adjustment indicator mechanism for a door closer including a tubular portion and an adjustment screw mounted to the tubular portion. A housing is configured for mounting to the door closer, and includes a channel and indicia adjacent the channel, each of the indicia corresponding to a respective size of the door closer. An adjustment transmission includes a first component configured for coupling with the adjustment screw. An indicator transmission is engaged with the adjustment transmission and mounted in the housing. An indicator is movably mounted to the housing such that a portion of the indicator is visible via the channel. The indicator is engaged with the indicator transmission such that movement of the indicator transmission causes the indicator to selectively align with the indicia to thereby indicate the current size of the door closer.

MODULAR CLUTCHING MECHANISM

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising: a housing assembly; and', 'a manual actuator mounted for rotation relative to the housing assembly; and, 'a lock apparatus, comprising a casing configured for mounting in the housing assembly;', 'a first hub rotatably mounted in the casing and configured for connection with the manual actuator;', 'a second hub rotatably mounted in the casing and configured for connection with a retraction member;', 'a clutch lug movably mounted in the casing and operable to selectively rotationally couple the first hub and the second hub; and', 'an electrically-actuated drive assembly operable to drive the clutch lug between a disengaged position and an engaged position to selectively rotationally couple the first hub and the second hub, the drive assembly including an electrical connector that is accessible from outside the casing; and, 'a self-contained modular clutch assembly, comprisingwherein the self-contained modular clutch assembly is operable to be installed to the lock apparatus without opening the casing.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein the lock apparatus further comprises:the retraction member; anda bolt connected with the retraction member; andwherein the retraction member is configured to move the bolt between an extended position and ...

Lever return mechanism using magnets

A lever apparatus having a lever connected to a latch assembly is operable to open the latch when rotated to a second position from a first position under an actuation torque. The apparatus further includes a magnet assembly with first and second magnets operably coupled to the lever apparatus. The magnet assembly is operable to generate a return torque in an opposite direction to that of the actuation torque such that the lever is returned to the first position after the actuation torque is removed from the lever.

Lever return mechanism using magnets

The present disclosure is directed to a lever apparatus having a lever connected to a latch assembly operable to open the latch when rotated to a second position from a first position under an actuation torque. The apparatus further includes a magnet assembly with first and second magnets operably coupled to the lever apparatus. The magnet assembly is operable to generate a return torque in an opposite direction to that of the actuation torque such that the lever is returned to the first position after the actuation torque is removed from the lever.

Door control armature assemblies

An exemplary armature assembly is configured for use with a door control mounted to one of a door or a doorframe. The door control includes a rotatable pinion, and the armature assembly includes an armature, a shoe, and an elastic component. The armature has a first end and an opposite second end, and the first end includes an opening sized and shaped to receive the pinion at a first interface. The shoe is configured for mounting to the other of the door or the doorframe, and the second end of the armature is pivotally connected to the shoe at a second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component coupled with the armature and configured to absorb mechanical shocks at one of the first interface or the second interface. In certain forms, the elastic component is configured to absorb mechanical shocks along the length of the armature.

Lockset assembly and installation

A lockset apparatus according to certain embodiments includes one or more features that facilitate the assembly and/or installation of the lockset. By way of example, certain embodiments relate to an outside trim assembly including one or more features that facilitate installation of a spring cage, a lock module, a lock cylinder, a light guide, a battery tamper monitor, and/or a request to exit sensor. In certain forms, an outside trim assembly and/or an inside trim assembly may be utilized across multiple formats of access control device, such as the mortise format, the tubular format, and/or the exit format.

Lockset assembly and installation

A lockset apparatus according to certain embodiments includes one or more features that facilitate the assembly and/or installation of the lockset. By way of example, certain embodiments relate to an outside trim assembly including one or more features that facilitate installation of a spring cage, a lock module, a lock cylinder, a light guide, a battery tamper monitor, and/or a request to exit sensor. In certain forms, an outside trim assembly and/or an inside trim assembly may be utilized across multiple formats of access control device, such as the mortise format, the tubular format, and/or the exit format.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Lock module with mechanical override

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.

Lock module with mechanical override

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Lock module with mechanical override

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.

Lockset assembly and installation

A lockset apparatus according to certain embodiments includes one or more features that facilitate the assembly and/or installation of the lockset. By way of example, certain embodiments relate to an outside trim assembly including one or more features that facilitate installation of a spring cage, a lock module, a lock cylinder, a light guide, a battery tamper monitor, and/or a request to exit sensor. In certain forms, an outside trim assembly and/or an inside trim assembly may be utilized across multiple formats of access control device, such as the mortise format, the tubular format, and/or the exit format.

Modular clutching mechanism

An exemplary clutch mechanism includes a casing, first and second hubs rotatably mounted to the casing, an electrically-actuated drive assembly mounted within the casing, and a clutching lug movably mounted within the casing. The lug has an engaged position in which the lug couples the hubs for joint rotation and a disengaged position in which the hubs are rotationally decoupled. The drive assembly is operable to drive the lug between the engaged and disengaged positions to couple and decouple the hubs. The clutch mechanism is modular and self-contained within the casing such that the mechanism can be installed to each of a plurality of different lockset products without opening the casing.

Mecanismo de retorno de palanca que utiliza imanes

La presente divulgación está dirigida a un aparato de palanca que tiene una palanca conectada a un conjunto de pestillo que se puede operar para abrir el pestillo cuando se gira a una segunda posición desde una primera posición bajo un par de accionamiento. El aparato incluye además un conjunto magnético con un primer y segundo imanes acoplados operativamente al aparato de palanca. El conjunto de imán es operable para generar un par de retorno en una dirección opuesta a la del par de actuación de manera que la palanca regresa a la primera posición después de que se retira el par de actuación de la palanca. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Lever return mechanism using magnets

Lock module with mechanical override

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.

Módulo de cerradura con anulación mecánica.

Un aparato ilustrativo incluye una carcasa, un mecanismo de bloqueo montado en la carcasa, un conductor electromecánico, un primer mecanismo de anulación y un segundo mecanismo de anulación. El conductor electromecánico se monta en la carcasa y es operable para desbloquear el mecanismo de bloqueo. El primer mecanismo de anulación está montado de forma móvil en la carcasa y es operable para desbloquear el mecanismo de bloqueo. El segundo mecanismo de anulación está montado de forma móvil en la carcasa y es operable para desbloquear el mecanismo de bloqueo. El aparato tiene una primera configuración en la cual un cilindro de la cerradura se encuentra enganchado con el primer mecanismo de anulación de manera que la activación del cilindro de la cerradura desbloquea el mecanismo de bloqueo. El aparato tiene una segunda configuración en la cual el cilindro de la cerradura se engancha con el segundo mecanismo de anulación, de manera que la activación del cilindro de la cerradura desbloquea el mecanismo de bloqueo.

Lock module with mechanical override

An exemplary apparatus includes a housing, a lock mechanism mounted to the housing, an electromechanical driver, a first override mechanism, and a second override mechanism. The electromechanical driver is mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The first override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The second override mechanism is movably mounted to the housing and is operable to unlock the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a first configuration in which a lock cylinder is engaged with the first override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism. The apparatus has a second configuration in which the lock cylinder is engaged with the second override mechanism such that actuation of the lock cylinder unlocks the lock mechanism.