# US 2017/0284124 A1 · Keyed lockset operable by pivoting actuator about a first axis or a second axis > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0284124 A1 - Document ID: US20170284124A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/506,690 - Filed: 2014-09-05 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2014-09-05 - Assignees: Hampton Products International Corporation - Applicants: Hampton Products International Corporation - Inventors: Xinmin Ou; Steven T. Weathersby; Shihao Chen; Guohua Liu; Jian Wen; Jon Fong Quan; Xinben Ou; Zhiman Yuan - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170284124A1 ## CPC - E05B 1/0092: {Moving otherwise than only rectilinearly or only rotatively (E05B5/003 takes precedence)} - E05B 13/10: formed by a lock arranged in the handle - E05B 15/0033: {Spindles for handles, e.g. square spindles} - E05B 17/041: {Coupling device with a shaft projecting axially rearwardly from the cylinder, e.g. affording a degree of universal motion to compensate for misalignment} - E05B 17/20: Means independent of the locking mechanism for preventing unauthorised opening, e.g. for securing the bolt in the fastening position {(locks with means carried by the bolt for interlocking with the keeper E05B63/12)} - E05B 55/005: {Cylindrical or tubular locks} - E05B 55/12: the bolt being secured by the operation of a hidden parallel member {; Automatic latch bolt deadlocking mechanisms, e.g. using a trigger or a feeler} - E05C 1/12: with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch - E05C 1/14: the handle or member moving essentially towards or away from the plane of the wing or frame - E05B 1/0038: {Sliding handles, e.g. push buttons (E05B13/105 takes precedence)} - E05B 63/16: with the handles on opposite sides moving independently - E05B 2001/0076: {The handle having at least two operating positions, e.g. the bolt can be retracted by moving the handle either upwards or downwards} - E05C 1/163: {Cylindrical or tubular latches} - E05B: LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS - E05C: BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS (latching means for sideboard or tailgate structures for vehicles B62D, {B62D33/02}; fastening devices for constructional or engineering elements E04, F16B; locks, fastening devices structurally or operatively combined or having significant cooperation with locks E05B; means for operating or controlling wing fasteners in conjunction with mechanisms for moving the wing E05F) ## Abstract A lockset (10) is actuable by pivoting a lever (14,16) about a longitudinal axis of the lockset (10) by rotating the lever (14,16) and by pivoting the lever (14,16) about an axis transverse to the lockset axis, such as by pushing or pulling. The lockset (10) includes an inside lever (14) and an outside lever (16), each associated with an independent mechanism, each of which can independently actuate the lockset (10). A keyed locking cylinder (250) is disposed axially in the outside lever (16) and pivots with the outside lever (16). The keyed lock cylinder (250) has an opening that pivotably engages an actuator (260). The actuator (260) extends into a retractor assembly (33) of the lockset (10) and is configured to perform an unlocking or locking function when actuated. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A lockset, comprising: a retractor assembly configured to be fit within a door mount hole and configured to be operably coupled to a latch bolt assembly and to selectively retract a latch bolt of the latch bolt assembly; an actuator mechanism configured to receive an actuating input when a lever rotates about an axis of the retractor assembly or when the lever pivots about an axis transverse to the axis of the retractor assembly; a keyed lock cylinder axially arranged in the lever and configured to pivot with the lever, the keyed lock cylinder comprising a receiver with an opening; and a lock actuator extending into the retractor assembly and configured to perform a locking or unlocking function when actuated, a proximal portion of the lock actuator extending through the opening and into the receiver; wherein the receiver is configured to pivot with the lever; and wherein when the receiver pivots, the proximal portion of the lock actuator is retained within the receiver, but the lock actuator does not pivot with the receiver. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A lockset as in claim 1, wherein the proximal portion of the lock actuator has a flared portion having a first width and a neck portion adjacent to and distal of the flared portion, the neck portion having a second width that is less than the first width. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) A lockset as in claim 2, wherein the receiver pivots about an axis aligned with the flared portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) A lockset as in claim 3, wherein the receiver is tubular and terminates at an opening, and wherein the flared portion of the lock actuator is spaced a distance from the opening so that the opening is aligned with the neck portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) A lockset as in claim 2, wherein the keyed lock cylinder is configured to receive a key and the receiver of the keyed lock cylinder is configured to rotate with the key, wherein the receiver comprises a guide that engages the flared portion of the lock actuator so that the lock actuator rotates with the key and receiver. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) A lockset as in claim 5, wherein the lock actuator comprises an actuator member that extends radially outwardly from an axis of the lock actuator, and wherein rotating the key causes the actuator member to urge a retractor of the retractor assembly to translate. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A lockset as in claim 1, further comprising a spring coupled to the lever to return the lever to an original position after the lever is pivoted. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A lockset as in claim 1, further comprising an additional lever and an additional lock actuator coupled to the retractor assembly and configured to perform a locking function when actuated, wherein the additional lock actuator is received in the additional lever and pivots with the lever about the axis transverse to the axis of the retractor assembly. ### Claim 9 A lockset, comprising: a retractor assembly configured to be fit within a door mount hole and configured to be operably coupled to a latch bolt assembly and to selectively retract a latch bolt of the latch bolt assembly; an actuator mechanism of the retractor assembly configured to receive an actuating input when a first or a second lever rotates about an axis of the retractor assembly or when the first or second lever pivots about an axis transverse to the axis of the retractor assembly, the actuator mechanism causing a retractor of the retractor assembly to move in response to the actuating input; a first lock actuator configured to move between a locked and an unlocked position, wherein when in the locked position a locking member of the first lock actuator interferes with the actuator mechanism, the first lock actuator being actuable by a first mechanism that is supported with and pivots with the first lever; and a second lock actuator configured to selectively trigger the first lock actuator to be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, the second lock actuator being actuable by a second mechanism that is supported with and pivots with the second lever. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) A lockset as in claim 9, wherein one of the first and second mechanisms is a push-button configured to urge its respective one of the first and second lock actuators axially when pushed. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) A lockset as in claim 10, wherein the push-button has a distal end positioned to selectively engage a proximal end of its respective one of the first and second lock actuators. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) A lockset as in claim 9, wherein one of the first and second mechanism comprises a rotator guide that, when rotated, engages and rotates its respective one of the first and second lock actuators. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) A lockset as in claim 12, additionally comprising a keyed lock cylinder comprising the rotator guide, the keyed lock cylinder accepting a key and configured to rotate with the key. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) A lockset as in claim 10, wherein the first mechanism is the push-button, and the second mechanism is a rotator guide that, when rotated, engages and rotates the second lock actuator. ### Claim 15 (depends on 9) A lockset as in claim 9, wherein the latch bolt comprises a blocking surface, the blocking surface being configured to engage an edge of a door strike plate to prevent the door from opening, wherein at least a portion of the blocking surface is inclined relative to an axis of the latch bolt. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) A lockset as in claim 15, wherein the blocking surface is flat. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) A lockset as in claim 15, wherein the blocking surface is arcuate, and a slope of the blocking surface relative to the axis increases moving toward a tip of the latch bolt. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) A lockset as in claim 15, wherein the latch bolt further comprises a cam surface adjacent the blocking surface. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) A lockset as in claim 15, wherein a base portion of the blocking surface has a slope of zero relative to the axis. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) A lockset as in claim 15, wherein a dead latch trigger slidably extends adjacent the latch bolt and configured to engage the edge of the door strike plate to prevent the door from opening.