Multi-mode lock assembly
AssigneeSchlage Lock Company LLC
InventorsBiao Liu, Xuewen Zheng
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AssigneeSchlage Lock Company LLC
InventorsBiao Liu, Xuewen Zheng
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A lock assembly (10) that has a first lock state and a second lock state. The lock assembly (10) includes a latch assembly (30) that has a latch (55) movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and a handle operatively coupled to the latch (55) to move the latch (55) between the extended position and the retracted position. The lock assembly (10) also includes a hub that is coupled to the handle for movement therewith, a member that is operatively coupled to the handle to permit or prevent movement of the latch (55) and a lock element. The member is engaged with the hub to permit or prevent movement of the hub. The lock element is engaged with the member in the second lock state such that the member prevents movement of the handle, and the lock element is disengaged from the member in the first lock state such that the member permits movement of the handle.
A lock assembly having an unlocked state, a locked state, and a deadlocked state, the lock assembly comprising:
A lock system comprising:
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