Motorized latch retraction assembly and mounting bracket for the same

A motorized latch retraction assembly for installation within a door latch system, the door latch system including an actuating assembly for selectively moving a latch between an extended position and a retracted position for releasably securing a door in a door frame, the motorized latch retraction assembly comprising:

• an electromechanical actuator configured for selectively receiving power from a power supply;
• a gear assembly including a first gear and a second gear, wherein the first gear is operably coupled to the electromechanical actuator, and wherein the first gear is operably connected to the second gear;
• and
• a rack and pinion drive mechanism including:
• a drive arm defines a rack member, wherein the drive arm configured to be operably coupled to the actuating assembly, and
• a pinion gear including a pinion shaft operably coupled to the second gear, wherein the pinion gear further includes a rack gear operably coupled to the rack member,
• wherein when power is provided to the electromechanical actuator by the power supply, the electromechanical actuator operates the gear assembly and the pinion gear to move the drive arm in a linear direction such that the actuation assembly moves the latch between the extended position and the retracted position.