Resettable lock assembly for hotels, and the like

Abstract

A double-barrel double-plug cylindrical lock is provided for hotels, and the like, where changes of occupancy frequently occurs. The lock cylinder is constructed to be of approximately the same size and shape as the prior art lock cylinders, so that the lock of the invention may readily be mounted into existing mortise door hardware to replace existing cylindrical locks. One plug of the lock is intended to be operated by the guests' key; and the other plug is intended to be operated by the maid's key, by an emergency key and by a program key. The guest key may be used to turn the guest plug to a resettable position in which a new guest key may be inserted which sets the guest plug to accept the new key. However, the lock is constructed so that the guest plug cannot be turned to its resettable position unless the emergency key or program key is first inserted in the other plug to turn the other plug to a particular angular position in which the guest plug is able to be turned to its resettable position. Also, the other plug may be turned to a resettable position by the program key, in which the other plug can be reset to accept a new maid's key and a new emergency key. Neither the maid's key nor the emergency key can be withdrawn when the second plug is turned to its resettable position, but the program key can be withdrawn.

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