Two-piece electronic lock door handle
First Claim
1. A digital keypad actuated electronic lock having the keypad associated with a handle exteriorly of a door of a lockable container and with an electronically operated door bolt locking mechanism associated with the door interiorly of the container, said lock comprising:
- a handle on an exterior of said container with a handle grip portion depending from a handle head portion;
a digitally operated keypad mounted to said handle head portion allowing an operator to grasp the handle by its grip portion without the operator'"'"'s hand overlying any portions of the keypad.
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Abstract
A digital keypad coded entry electronic lock is provided for operating an electronically operated door bolt locking mechanism within a closure or safe. The digital input handle is provided in two parts, with an upper head part positioning the keypad away from a depending handle part. Insertion and removal of an electronic storage battery is facilitated by providing an open rear portion of the handle through which the battery can be inserted or removed without the need for screws, pins or tools.
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16 Claims
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1. A digital keypad actuated electronic lock having the keypad associated with a handle exteriorly of a door of a lockable container and with an electronically operated door bolt locking mechanism associated with the door interiorly of the container, said lock comprising:
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a handle on an exterior of said container with a handle grip portion depending from a handle head portion;
a digitally operated keypad mounted to said handle head portion allowing an operator to grasp the handle by its grip portion without the operator'"'"'s hand overlying any portions of the keypad. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A digital keypad actuated electronic lock having the keypad associated with a handle exteriorly of a lockable container and a electronically operated door bolt locking mechanism associated with the door interiorly of the container, said lock comprising:
a battery housing in said handle having a first battery housing aperture to allow insertion of a battery into said housing without having to open said housing and a second aperture in a portion of said housing overlying an inserted battery to allow digital contact by an operator through said second aperture to move the inserted battery out of said housing through said first opening. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A digital keypad actuated electronic lock having the keypad associated with a handle exteriorly of a door of a lockable container and with an electronically operated door bolt locking mechanism associated with the door interiorly of the container, said lock comprising:
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handle means for operating said locking mechanism;
means for mounting said handle on an exterior of said door with a handle grip portion depending from a handle head portion; and
digitally operated electronic keypad means mounted to said handle head portion for entering a locking mechanism opening code and for allowing an operator to grasp the handle by said grip portion without the operator'"'"'s hand overlying any portions of the keypad. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A safe door unlocking handle assembly having an electronic code for operating an associated electronic door lock keypad entry means, a handle, and a battery and battery housing within the handle which cooperate to facilitate opening of a locked safe door, said handle assembly comprising:
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a handle front shell having means for mounting a key pad to a lead portion of said front shell and a handle grip portion depending from said head portion to a fee terminal lower end spaced from said door to facilitate grasping said handle grip portion;
including a key pad mounted code entry means on said handle head portion for entering electronic signals to operate said electronic door lock;
a spindle extending between said handle head portion and said locking mechanism through an aperture in said safe door to facilitate mechanical unlocking of said mechanism by turning of said handle after entry of a correct code has placed the door lock in an unlocked condition;
a rear shell mounted to said front shell closing rear portion of said front shell and providing a battery housing within said handle, said housing having electrical connections for electrically connecting a battery placed in said housing with said code entering means; and
first aperture means for allowing insertion of a battery into said housing without having to open said housing and second aperture means in a portion of said rear shell of said housing overlying an inserted battery for allowing digital contact by an operator through said second aperture to move the inserted battery out of said housing through said first aperture. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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