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US 12,291,903 B2Granted
Deadbolt lock system
AssigneeASSA ABLOY Residential Group, Inc.
InventorsDarius Yu, Aaron Treger
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Abstract
Door lock systems and related methods of use are provided. A motor of a door lock system may be placed against a surface of a housing and a bracket may be placed between the motor and a wall of the housing. The motor may be secured in the housing by moving the bracket against the wall of the housing to retain the bracket and apply a force to the motor. A door lock system may include a mounting bracket configured to receive a housing of the door lock system and secure the door housing to an associated door.
Claims18
A door lock system comprising:
- a housing comprising:
- a first end portion,
- a second end portion, and
- a first catch positioned at the first end portion;
- and
- a mounting bracket configured to be mounted on a surface of a door, the mounting bracket comprising:
- a first latch movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position wherein the first latch is configured to engage the first catch in the engaged position to secure the housing to the mounting bracket when the housing is moved into engagement with the mounting bracket,
- a spring configured to bias the first latch toward the engaged position;
- and
- a thumb turn rotatably mounted to the housing, wherein the thumb turn comprises a compliant stabilizing ring configured to provide a sliding interface between the thumb turn and the housing.
7 more elements
A door lock system comprising:
- a housing;
- a mounting bracket configured to be mounted on a surface of a door, the mounting bracket comprising a latch configured to secure the housing to the mounting bracket;
- and
- a thumb turn rotatably mounted to the housing, wherein the thumb turn comprises a compliant stabilizing ring configured to provide a sliding interface between the thumb turn and the housing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.