Electronic door lock system and method for charging the same

Abstract

Described is an electronic door lock system. The system includes an electrically powered door lock assembly for mounting to a door. A rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the door lock assembly. Further, a frame mounted power transfer assembly is included for connecting to a building electrical system, while a door mounted power transfer assembly is connected to the rechargeable battery. The door mounted power transfer assembly is positioned to engage the frame mounted power transfer assembly when the door is in a closed position. Upon engagement of the door mounted power transfer assembly to the frame mounted power transfer assembly, electrical current flows from the building electrical system to the rechargeable battery to charge the rechargeable battery.

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