Walk-in freezer door handle and lock assembly
AssigneeKason Industries, Inc.
InventorsBurl Finkelstein, Thomas A. Thorsen
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Abstract
A freezer door handle and lock assembly comprises a pull handle having a mounting end formed with a slot that is adapted to be mounted to a freezer door. A deadbolt is mounted in the pull handle mounting end for reciprocal movement along a path of travel between deadbolt locking and unlocking positions. A manual push bar extends from the deadbolt to the exterior of the handle mounting end through the mounting end slot. Means are provided for locking the deadbolt in its locking position. A strike is also provided for receiving the deadbolt.
Claims3
A freezer door handle and lock assembly comprising, in combination, a pull handle having a mounting end formed with a slot and adapted to be mounted to a freezer door, a deadbolt mounted in said pull handle mounting end for reciprocal movement along a path of travel between deadbolt locking and unlocking position, a manual push bar that extends from said deadbolt to the exterior of said handle mounting end through said slot, means for locking said deadbolt in said deadbolt locking position, and a strike adapted to be removably mounted to a doorjamb positioned to receive said deadbolt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.