Electro-mechanical Leverlock with Switching System

Abstract

A leverlock system is provided wherein an enclosure can be locked for a specified time period using a simple locking arrangement. The leverlock is intended to be used in conjunction with existing locking systems, and allows a user to restrict entry to anyone, including those who might otherwise be authorized to enter the enclosure, over a specified time period. A timer module is provide which activates a solenoid connected to a locking apparatus is provided, and the timer module controls the activation of the solenoid so that entry into the enclosure is only permitted for a selected interval duration, at a specific time. The leverlock system is also preferably accompanied by an Electrical/Electronic Switching System having a circuit which can be energized or de-energized by using a Random Access Memory—(RAM) Recognition Switching System™. The preferably auxiliary switching means is primarily used in conjunction with existing electrical/electronic switching circuits, and allows the primary user to restrict even those with secondary authority from energizing or de-energizing the circuit at other times. A temporary, randomly generated entry code is used to restrict access. The code is stored in memory for subsequent comparison with an inputted code value, which is preferably printed as a hard copy original of the code. Preferably, the code will not be erased from memory until used or reset by the primary user.

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