Child safety lock system
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- A locking system for preventing child access to a cabinet, cupboard or drawer comprising;
a power supply configured to energise a plurality of locking systems, a locking mechanism actuatable to unlock said cabinet, cupboard or drawer when energised, an at least partially concealed switch electrically coupled between said power supply and said locking mechanism, and a remote actuator held by a user whereby bringing said actuator in proximity to said switch causes said switch to close thereby energising said locking mechanism from said power supply and unlocking said cabinet cupboard or drawer.
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Abstract
A series of locks are described for preventing child access to cupboards and the like. The locks are preferably concealed and are opened by a proximity of a remote actuator, for example a magnet actuating a reed switch. An override or master switch may also be used to open all locks, for example, for a set period while emptying a dishwasher.
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1. :
- A locking system for preventing child access to a cabinet, cupboard or drawer comprising;
a power supply configured to energise a plurality of locking systems, a locking mechanism actuatable to unlock said cabinet, cupboard or drawer when energised, an at least partially concealed switch electrically coupled between said power supply and said locking mechanism, and a remote actuator held by a user whereby bringing said actuator in proximity to said switch causes said switch to close thereby energising said locking mechanism from said power supply and unlocking said cabinet cupboard or drawer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- A locking system for preventing child access to a cabinet, cupboard or drawer comprising;
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