Cable actuation and locking system

Abstract

A cable actuation and locking system is provided for operating a plurality of locking devices simultaneously using a single activation device. The cable actuation and locking system includes a lock actuator having an actuation member which is movable between first and second positions, at least one locking device having a movable bolt, a cable assembly interconnecting the actuation member to the bolt, and an activation device which is operatively connected to the actuation member. The activation device is operable to move the actuation member between the first and second positions to move the bolt between locked and unlocked positions. A plurality of locking devices may be provided and interconnected with the actuation member such that operation of the activation device will effect the operation of multiple locking devices simultaneously. In one preferred embodiment, the activation device comprises a key operated rotatable lock core and the device comprises a rotatable plate. A plurality of locking devices are provided and each is connected to the actuation member by a cable assembly. In another preferred embodiment, the activation device includes a motor assembly which drives a screw to move an actuation member between first and second positions.

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