EP3330461A1 - Locking apparatus and method of use thereof - Google Patents
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B13/00—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used
- E05B13/002—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle
- E05B13/004—Devices preventing the key or the handle or both from being used locking the handle by locking the spindle, follower, or the like
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B15/00—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices
- E05B15/0053—Other details of locks; Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices means providing a stable, i.e. indexed, position of lock parts
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- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
- E05B47/06—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents
- E05B47/0657—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents by locking the handle, spindle, follower or the like
- E05B47/0665—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents by locking the handle, spindle, follower or the like radially
- E05B47/0673—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents by locking the handle, spindle, follower or the like radially with a rectilinearly moveable blocking element
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- This invention relates to locking apparatus and to a method of use thereof.
- locking apparatus for a door handle
- locking apparatus could be used on any handle or knob on any door, window or any structure and/or item as required.
- Locking of the handle spindle increases the security of the handle mechanism and makes it difficult for an unauthorised person to manipulate the spindle to gain access through the door or window on which the locking apparatus provided.
- the locking apparatus includes a slidable spindle locking plate movable relative to a handle frame and/or spindle in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle is prevented or substantially prevented in use, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle is capable of rotation in use.
- the locking plate is provided with a spindle location aperture for location of the spindle therethrough in use.
- the spindle location aperture has a first portion corresponding to the spindle locking position and at least a second portion corresponding to the spindle release position.
- the spindle location aperture is arranged such that the spindle is retainable within the spindle locking aperture in both the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use.
- a five lever mortice deadlock is an example of such a lock where the locking plate of WO2016/128715 can be used.
- a problem associated with the above mechanism is that it is possible for a user to move the spindle locking plate using the actuation means between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position without the user having actuated the lock arms/shoot bolts of the door handle mechanism.
- a user may apply the spindle locking plate in the spindle locking position on their door handle thinking they are securely locking their door, without having properly actuated the multipoint locking arms/shoot bolts of the door handle.
- locking apparatus said locking apparatus including:
- the present invention provides a lock security mechanism which ensures a user has to move the bolt means (via the handle means) to the locked position before they can lock the spindle means using the spindle locking means. This prevents a user from inadvertently locking the spindle means without first actuating the door bolts and securing the door, window or other item on which the locking apparatus is used. This significantly enhances the security of the door, window or other item on which the locking apparatus is provided in use.
- the security locking mechanism is in a locked or blocked position unless the handle means is moved to the first position, is moved in the first direction and/or is moved within the first range of movement and/or the bolt means are in the locked position.
- the security locking mechanism is movable to an unblocked or release position when the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the handle is moved in the first direction, is moved to the first position and/or is moved within the first range of movement.
- At least part of the bolt means is located in a bolt housing in a frame in which a window, door or other item on which the locking apparatus is provided on in use is located and/or in a surrounding surface in use.
- the bolt means is moved clear or substantially clear of the bolt housing in use.
- the bolt means are in a relatively protruding position with respect to the lock apparatus, door, window, frame, and/or other item on which the locking apparatus is used.
- the bolt means With the bolt means in the unlocked position, the bolt means are in a relatively recessed position with respect to the lock apparatus, door, window, frame and/or other item on which the locking apparatus is used.
- the handle means must be moved from a position where the bolt means are in the unlocked position to a position wherein the bolt means are in the locked position, before the spindle locking member is movable from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position.
- the handle means are rotatably and/or pivotally mounted, or are arranged to undergo rotation and/or pivotal movement in order to move the bolt means between the locked position and the unlocked position.
- the handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in a first direction, through a first range of movement and/or to a first position allows the bolt means to be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position.
- the handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in at least a second direction, through at least a second range of movement and/or to a second position allows the bolt means to be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position.
- the handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in at least a second direction, through at least a second range of movement, through at least part of a second range of movement and/or to a second position allows latch means provided in or associated with the handle mean to be moved between or from a latch engaged position to a latch disengaged position.
- the latch engaged position allows the door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided on or associated with to be moved to and/or retained in a closed position in use.
- the latch means protrudes outwardly or relatively outwardly with respect to the handle means, a frame of the handle means, a door, a window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided with in use when in the latch engaged position.
- the latch disengaged position allows the door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided on or associated with to be moved to and/or retained in an open position in use.
- the latch means is recessed or relatively recessed with respect to the handle means, a frame of the handle means, a door, a window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided with in use when in the latch disengaged position.
- first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is in an upwardly or anticlockwise direction or range of movement, or an uppermost position, and preferably in an upwardly or anticlockwise direction or range of movement, or an uppermost position with respect to a frame of the handle means, a door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is located in use.
- first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is between a handle starting position or rest position, and a raised position or upper position with respect to the handle starting position or rest position.
- the second direction, second range of movement and/or second direction is in a downwardly or clockwise direction or range of movement, or to a lowermost position, and preferably in a downwardly or clockwise direction or range of movement, or to a lower most position with respect to a frame of the handle means, a door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is located in use.
- the second direction, second range of movement and/or second position is between a handle starting position or rest position, and a lowered position or lower position with respect to the handle starting position or rest position.
- the second direction, second range of movement and/or second position is from the handle first position.
- first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is in a different direction, substantially different direction, is opposite to, substantially opposite to, clockwise to, or anticlockwise to the at least second direction, at least second range of movement and/or second position.
- the handle means is biased and/or resiliently biased to the handle starting position or rest position in use.
- the handle means will move from whichever position it has been moved to (i.e. a first or second position), back to the handle starting position or rest position.
- the latch means are in the latch engaged position.
- the bolt means can be in the locked position or in the unlocked position with the handle means in the handle starting position or rest position and/or the latch in the latch engaged position.
- the security lock mechanism can include mechanical means, electrical means, pneumatic means and/or hydraulic means.
- the security lock mechanism includes electrical means.
- the electrical means or mechanism is arranged to detect whether the bolt means are in the locked and/or unlocked positions and/or if the handle means have been moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement, to the first position, in the second direction, within the second range of movement and/or to the second position.
- the electrical means or mechanism could include one or more sensors for detecting movement, position and/or the like of one or more components of the lock apparatus.
- the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position on detection of the bolt means in the locked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement and/or to the first position.
- the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle locking position to the spindle release position on detection of the bolt means in the unlocked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in the second direction, within the second range of movement and/or to the second position.
- the electrical means includes solenoid means or a solenoid mechanism, a solenoid locking member, an electrical switch, a switch and/or the like.
- the electrical means can be actuated at the location of the locking apparatus and/or remotely by a user, such as for example using control means, a mobile phone, a computer, micro-processing means and/or the like.
- electrical power means can be used with the locking apparatus to power the electrical means.
- the electrical power means can include one or more batteries, mains power supply, solar power, generator power and/or the like.
- indication means are provided on or associated with the locking apparatus to inform a user whether the spindle locking means is in the spindle release position and/or the spindle lock position, whether the bolt means are in the locking position, the unlocked position and/or the like.
- the indication means could include any or any combination of visual, audible or kinaesthetic indication means.
- the visual indication means includes one or more lights, LEDs and/or the like. For example, a red light or LED could be lit to indicate to a user that the shoot bolts have not been actuated. A green light or LED could be lit to indicate to a user that the shoot bolts have been actuated.
- the security lock mechanism includes blocking means or a blocking mechanism for mechanically and/or physically blocking movement of the spindle locking means unless the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the handle means are being moved in the first direction, through the first range of movement and/or to the first position.
- the blocking means is movable between a block position and a release position in use.
- the block position typically corresponds to the security lock mechanism being in the locked or blocked position.
- the release position typically corresponds to the security lock mechanism being in the unblocked or release position.
- the blocking means is automatically moved between the block position and the release position on actuation of the handle means between the unlocked position and the locked position of the bolt means.
- the spindle locking means is not able to move relative to the spindle means and/or handle means, or is not able to move sufficiently to provide the spindle locking position.
- the spindle locking means is movable or can be moved relative to the spindle means and/or handle means, such as to provide the spindle release position or the spindle locking position.
- the blocking means is provided between at least part of the handle means and/or spindle means and at least part of the spindle locking means.
- the blocking means remains in the block position unless the handle means is moved in the first direction, through the first range of movement, to the first position and/or the bolt means are moved to the locked position.
- the blocking means is arranged to undergo any or any combination of sliding movement, rotational movement or pivotal movement when moving between the block position and the release position.
- the blocking means is in the form of a pin, arm member, intermediate member, blocking arm or member and/or the like.
- the handle means includes handle frame means or a handle frame and a handle element or knob element which is moveable relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- Preferably movement of the handle element or knob element moves the bolt means between the locked position and the unlocked position, moves the latch means between the latch engaged position and the latch disengaged position, and/or to open and/or close the door, window or item on which the lock apparatus is provided in use.
- the handle frame means or handle frame includes track means along which the spindle locking means is movable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- the locking apparatus includes track means along which the spindle locking means is movable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- the spindle locking means is slidably moveable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position, and further preferably is slidably movable in or on the track means in use.
- the track means includes any or any combination of one or more channels, tracks, recesses, grooves, spaces and/or the like.
- two opposing and spaced apart channels, tracks, recesses, grooves, spaced track means and/or the like can be provided on opposing sides of a handle frame.
- At least part of the blocking means is located in the track means, in the path of the track means, and/or in a recess in the side of the handle frame means or handle frame, thereby preventing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use and/or relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- the blocking means is moved clear of the track means, the path of the track means and/or the recess in the side of the handle frame means or handle frame, thereby allowing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use, and/or relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- the spindle locking means is movable in a first direction, orientation, along or about a first axis in use
- the blocking means is movable in a second direction, orientation, along or about a second axis in use.
- first direction, orientation or first axis is different or substantially different, opposite and/or substantially opposite to the second direction, orientation or second axis.
- first direction, orientation or first axis is transverse, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the second direction, orientation or second axis.
- the handle means includes spindle location means or a spindle location member in or with which the spindle means is located in use.
- the spindle location means or member is in the form of a collar or sleeve with an aperture through the same.
- the spindle means is located through the aperture of the collar or sleeve in use.
- movement of the handle means, handle or knob element of the handle means in use causes movement of the spindle means associated with or located in the handle means, handle or knob element in use, which in turn causes movement of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use.
- the spindle location means or spindle location member is rotatably mounted on the handle frame means or handle frame. As such, rotation of the spindle means causes rotation of the spindle location means.
- At least part of the blocking means engages with at least part of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use.
- at least part of the blocking means engages with at least part of the spindle location means in both the block position and the release position.
- movement of the spindle location means causes movement of the blocking means between the blocked position and the release position in use.
- Preferably movement of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use causes the blocking means to be moved from the blocked position to the release position when the spindle location member or spindle location means is moved to a position corresponding to the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position of the handle means and/or to the locked position of the bolt means.
- one of the blocking means or the spindle location means/spindle location member includes a groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like, in which a protruding member, pin and/or the like provided on the other of the blocking means or the spindle location means/spindle location member is movable therein or engages therein or therewith in use.
- the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like has a first end or first stop means and a second end or second stop means.
- the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like is provided on or adjacent a peripheral edge of the spindle location means.
- the blocking means remains stationary or substantially stationary in use or, if it moves, it does not move from the block position to the release position.
- the protruding member or pin is located between the first and second ends or stop means when the handle means is in the starting or rest position.
- the groove, channel recess, track and/or the like is curved or substantially curved in shape.
- the portion of the protruding member, pin and/or the like contacting the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like is curved, rounded or substantially curved or rounded in shape.
- blocking means and/or the protruding member, pin and/or the like of the blocking means undergoes linear reciprocal movement in use.
- the blocking means is provided between a frame of the handle means and the spindle locking means when the lock apparatus is assembled.
- user actuation means are provided on or are associated with the locking apparatus for allowing user actuation or movement of the spindle locking means or member between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use.
- the locking apparatus of the present invention can be integrated or retrofitted within an existing handle mechanism or handle frame in use.
- the spindle locking means or member can include any or any combination of the features contained in the applicant's co-pending patent application WO2016/128715 , the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the spindle means can include any or any combination of the features contained in the applicant's co-pending patent application GB2521521 , the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- the spindle locking means or member is provided with a spindle location aperture for location of a spindle or spindle means therethrough in use.
- the spindle location aperture has a first portion corresponding to the spindle locking position, and at least a second portion corresponding to the spindle release position.
- the spindle location aperture is arranged such that the spindle is retainable within the spindle locking aperture in both the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use.
- the spindle location aperture is defined by a continuous or substantially continuous wall of the spindle locking means or member.
- the spindle location aperture is a different or substantially different shape and/or dimensions with respect to the at least second portion of the spindle location aperture.
- the spindle location aperture is in the shape of a keyhole.
- the handle frame means or handle frame has a cavity or recess defined therein and the spindle locking means or member, the blocking member and the spindle location member are located in the cavity or recess.
- the cavity or recess is defined in a rear surface of the handle frame means or handle frame, or in a surface of the handle frame contacting the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be attached to in use.
- the opposite or front surface of the handle frame typically faces outwardly of the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be attached to in use.
- the spindle locking means or member is arranged such that a rear surface or edge of the locking member is flush or substantially flush with the rear surface of the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- the spindle locking means or member extends or is arranged to extend in the plane of the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be fitted in use.
- the spindle locking means or member is flat or planar or substantially flat or planar, and preferably consists of a plate or plate like member.
- the spindle locking means or member is arranged to undergo sliding, pivotal and/or rotatable movement in moving between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- the user actuation means are slidably, rotatably and/or pivotably mounted or movable with respect to the handle frame means or handle frame to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- the user actuation means has a gripping portion to allow a user to grip the same in use, and an actuation portion to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- the gripping portion is in the form of a button, knob, lever, arm member and/or the like.
- the user actuation means or at least the gripping portion of the user actuation means, is provided or accessible from a front surface of the handle frame.
- the handle frame is provided with a slot, channel and/or aperture and the actuation portion and/or the gripping portion is located through and/or movable in the slot, channel and/or aperture to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- the user actuation means, the actuation portion and/or the spindle locking means or member have one or more cog wheels, gearing and/or a rack and pinion mechanism associated with the same to allow movement of the spindle locking means or member between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- the first portion of the spindle location aperture is of complementary shape or substantially complementary shape to the cross sectional shape of the spindle means that is located therethrough in use.
- the dimensions and/or shape of the second portion of the spindle location aperture are such so as to allow free rotation and/or movement of the spindle when located therein.
- the spindle means is an elongate spindle member.
- the spindle means is of a type including stop means provided on or associated with the same so as to prevent or substantially prevent removal or movement of the spindle means in at least one direction when fitted to the handle frame, handle element and/or a handle or knob in use.
- the stop means typically prevent removal or movement of the spindle means in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the spindle means.
- the stop means includes at least first and second stop means provided a spaced distance apart on the spindle.
- At least the first stop means is integrally formed with the spindle.
- the second stop means is in the form of a resiliently biased member, one or more screws, grub screws and/or the like.
- the second stop means is arranged so as to be movable on the spindle or relative to the spindle in one direction only.
- a method of using locking apparatus including:
- the spindle locking means cannot be moved from the spindle locking position to the spindle release position without the bolt means being moved to an unlocked position and/or the handle means being moved to a second position, moved in a second direction and/or through a second range of movement.
- a door or window including locking apparatus and a method of using a door or window including locking apparatus.
- the locking apparatus 2 is for location on a door 4 in this example and includes handle means, comprising an exterior handle frame 6 for location on an exterior facing surface of door 4, and an interior handle frame 6' for location on an interior facing surface of the door 4.
- a handle element 12 is located on a front surface 8 of each of the handle frames 6, 6' and is pivotally movable to allow the door to be moved between open and closed positions in use.
- a user typically grips the handle element 12 in use in order to move the door between the open and closed positions.
- a keyhole 14 is defined in front surface 8 of each of the handle frames 6, 6' to allow a key to be located therethrough and actuate locking and unlocking of a door locking mechanism.
- the interior handle frame 6' is provided with attachment means in the form of apertures 16 located adjacent the top and bottom ends 18, 20 of frame 6 for the location of attachment screws 22 therethrough respectively.
- the attachment screws 22 pass through the apertures 16 of handle frame 6' and engage with a channel 24 provided on a rear side 26 of the exterior handle frame 6. As such, the screws 22 cannot be accessed from an exterior side of the handle frame 6.
- a spindle 28 is located in a channel defined in each of door handles 12.
- the spindle 28 is of a type similar to that disclosed in the applicant's co-pending British Patent Application GB1419771.9 having stop means provided a spaced distance apart along the longitudinal axis of the spindle between the first and second ends of the spindle so as to prevent movement or removal of the spindle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spindle.
- stop means provided a spaced distance apart along the longitudinal axis of the spindle between the first and second ends of the spindle so as to prevent movement or removal of the spindle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the spindle.
- stop means could be used.
- the spindle 28 is elongate in form having a square cross section (although the spindle could have any cross sectional shape).
- a first stop means in the form of a peripheral protrusion 30 extends outwardly of the spindle body and is provided towards the end of the spindle adjacent the handle frame 6.
- the protrusion 30 is integrally formed with the spindle body.
- a second stop means in the form of a resiliently biased spring clip 32 having an aperture defined therein through which the spindle 28 is located and engages with in use.
- the spring clip 32 is provided towards the end of the spindle adjacent the opposite handle frame 6'. Angled teeth 34 provided on an external surface of the spindle 28 ensure the clip 32 can be moved in one direction only along the spindle 28.
- a spindle locking plate 36 is provided for preventing rotation of the spindle 28, and therefore preventing rotation of the handle 12, when in a spindle locking position.
- Spindle locking plate 36 is slidably mounted to a rear side 38 of handle frame 6'.
- a cavity is defined in rear side 38 of handle frame 6' and the spindle locking plate 36 is slidably mounted within the cavity.
- a rear surface of the spindle locking plate 36 is flush with the rear edge surfaces of the handle frame when assembled so that the handle frame can be fitted flush with the door 4 in use.
- User actuation means are provided for allowing a user to actuate movement of the spindle locking plate 36 between one of two pre-defined positions in use, a spindle locking position, as shown in figure 3b , and a spindle release position (not shown).
- the user actuation means includes a gripping portion in the form of a button 40 provided on a front side of the interior handle frame 6' and an actuation portion in the form of a screw 42.
- Button 40 is slidable between a raised position, wherein the button is relatively closer to the top 18 of handle frame 6' and this corresponds to the spindle release position, and a lowered position, wherein the button is relatively further away from top 18 of handle frame 6' and this corresponds to the spindle locking position, as shown by arrow 44, in figure 1 .
- Screw 42 is joined to a rear surface of button 40 and protrudes outwardly therefrom.
- a slot (not shown) is defined in handle frame 6'.
- An aperture 46 is defined in spindle locking plate 36. Screw 42 passes through the slot and through aperture 46. As such, user actuated sliding movement of the button 40, moves spindle locking plate 36 in a corresponding upwardly or downwardly direction.
- Spindle locking plate 36 has a spindle location aperture defined therein through which the spindle 28 is located in use.
- the spindle location aperture is in the shape of a keyhole having a first upper portion 48 and a second lower portion 50.
- the upper aperture portion 48 is of complementary shape to spindle 28 but is of slightly larger dimensions than the external dimensions of spindle 28. This allows spindle 28 to be moved into and out of the aperture portion 48 but prevents rotation of spindle 28 when located in said portion.
- the lower aperture portion 50 is of a different shape and dimensions to upper portion aperture portion 48.
- lower aperture portion 50 is circular in shape and has larger dimensions than the external dimensions of spindle 28. This allows spindle 28 to be moved into and out of the aperture portion 50 and allows free rotation of spindle 28 when located in said portion.
- the spindle locking plate can be provided but which allows the spindle to be moved between a spindle locked position and a spindle release position.
- the present invention is not limited to any particular arrangement of the spindle locking plate.
- FIGS. 2a-2c illustrate some examples of conventional latch and shoot bolt systems.
- a latch and bolt system 100 for location in the interior of a door.
- the system 100 includes a body portion 102 including an aperture 104 defined between a front and rear face thereof for the location of a spindle of a handle therethrough in use.
- An aperture 106 is defined in body portion 102 between front and rear faces thereof for the location of a key cylinder therethrough in use.
- a latch bolt 108 is provided which can move between a latch engaged position, wherein the latch protrudes relatively outwardly with respect to the body portion 102 and is engaged within a latch housing (not shown) on an opposing frame member of the door, and a latch disengaged position, wherein the latch is moved to relatively recessed position with respect to the body portion 102 and is moved clear of the latch housing.
- the latch bolt 108 in a latch engaged position the door can be moved to or retained in a closed position within the door frame in use.
- the latch bolt 108 in a latch disengaged position the door can be moved to an open position with respect to the door frame in use.
- the system 100 is also provided with an elongate drive rail 110 which can be used to drive the movement of shoot bolts 112, 114 provided at a top and bottom of the door respectively in use.
- the shoot bolts 112, 114 are movable between a locked position, wherein the shoot bolts protrude relatively outwardly with respect to the system 100 and at least a free end of the shoot bolts locates in a bolt housing provided on the opposing frame of the door to the shoot bolt, and an unlocked position, wherein the shoot bolts are relatively recessed with respect to the system 100 to allow the shoot bolt to be moved clear of the bolt housing.
- the shoot bolts provided in the locked position the door is locked, and the door cannot be opened.
- With the shoot bolts in the unlocked position the door is unlocked and can be moved between open and closed positions.
- Pivotal movement of a handle element associated with the system 100 actuates a suitable mechanism for moving the latch bolt 108 between the latch engaged position and the latch disengaged position and the shoot bolts between the locked and unlocked positions.
- the handle element 12 is in a rest or starting position, as shown in figures 1 , 3a and 3b .
- the handle element is substantially horizontal when in the rest or starting position and/or is substantially parallel to a top or base of the door when fitted.
- the handle element is resiliently biased to the rest or starting position, such that user release of the handle element 12 always returns the handle to the rest or starting position. Pivotal movement of the handle element from the first position to the second position moves the shoot bolts from the locked position to the unlocked position.
- FIGS 2b and 2c show other latch and bolt system arrangements that could be used with the lock apparatus of the present invention.
- the present invention provides a solution to this problem by providing a mechanism that ensures the spindle locking member or plate 36 cannot be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position, without the handle bolt means or shoot bolts 112, 114 being in a locked position. This will act as a reminder to a user to actuate the bolt system associated with the handle means first prior to locking the handle spindle in place.
- the end of the handle element 12 facing inwardly of the handle frame 6' towards the interior cavity of the frame 6' is provided with a spindle location member 200 which is rotatably mounted on an interior surface of frame 6'.
- the spindle location member 200 has an aperture 202 defined therein for the location of at least part of an end of spindle 28 therethrough in use. Pivotal movement of the handle element 12 causes rotation of spindle 28, which in turn causes rotation of spindle location member 200.
- a channel 204 is defined on an outermost or peripheral edge 206 of spindle location member 200.
- the channel 204 has a first end or stop 208 and a second end or stop 210, the purpose of which will be explained in more detail below.
- At least the peripheral edge 206 on which the channel is provided is curved or substantially curved in shape.
- Blocking means in the form of a blocking member 212 is provided between the spindle location member 200 and the spindle locking plate for blocking movement of the spindle locking plate 36 in use without the handle element 12 being moved to the first uppermost position corresponding to the shoot bolt lock position.
- the blocking member 212 is slidably movable in a channel member 213 between a block position, as shown in figure 4a , and a release position, as shown in figure 4b .
- the blocking member 212 in this example is an elongate arm member 223, which is substantially linear in form with at least one portion 228 protruding outwardly from a side of the arm member facing towards the spindle location member 200.
- FIG 5 there is illustrated an interior facing surface 219 of the spindle locking plate 36 that faces the interior of the handle frame 6' in use.
- the exterior facing surface 221 of the spindle locking member 36 can be seen in figures 6a and 6b .
- the spindle locking plate 36 has an upper portion 214 in which aperture 46 is defined. Screw 42 is located through the same in use, such that movement of the user actuation button 40 in a direction corresponding to arrow 44 in figure 1 causes the locking plate 36 to slide between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- Spindle locking plate 36 has tracks 216 adjacent each peripheral edge 217 thereof which are slidably mounted with protrusions 219 provided on the side edges of the handle frame 6'.
- a sprung detent 223 is provided on locking plate 36 which moves between two pre-defined detent locations 225, 227 provided on protrusion 29 on movement of the spindle locking plate 36.
- the spindle locking plate 36 is in a spindle release position.
- the spindle locking plate is in a spindle locking position.
- the application of user force to actuation button 40 in a direction shown by arrow 44 is sufficient to release the sprung detent 223 from one of the detent location positions.
- a recessed compartment 218 is defined between the spindle location aperture 229 and aperture 46 on spindle locking plate 36.
- the recessed compartment 218 prevents obstruction of plate 36 with blocking member 212 as it moves relative to frame 6' in use.
- the axis of movement of spindle locking plate 36 is shown by arrow 220 and, in this example, is parallel to a longitudinal axis of handle frame 6'.
- the axis of movement of blocking member 212 relative to locking plate 36 in use is perpendicular to the axis of movement of the spindle locking plate 36, and to the longitudinal axis of handle frame 6'.
- a free end 224 of the blocking member is located across a track 216 of the spindle locking plate 36 and engages in a recess 215 on frame 6', thereby preventing movement of the spindle locking plate 36 from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position.
- the free end 224 of the blocking member is moved clear of track 216 and recess 215 on frame 6', thereby allowing movement of the spindle locking plate 36 to the spindle locking position, if required.
- Blocking member 212 is provided with a protruding portion 228 protruding outwardly from a side of the blocking member adjacent end 226 (opposite to free end 224). This protruding portion 228 is slidably located in channel 204 of the spindle location member 200.
- the protruding portion 228 of blocking member 212 is located midway of channel 204.
- the spindle location member 200 is rotated as a result of the handle element being moved from the handle rest position to the first uppermost position, the second end 208 of channel 204 is moved into an abutting position against a side of the protruding portion 228 of the blocking member 212. Further rotation of the spindle location member 200, causes the blocking member 212 to slide from the block position to the release position as a result of the force applied by the end 208 on the protruding portion 228, as shown by figure 4b .
- the spindle location member 200 As the spindle location member 200 is rotated in the opposite direction as a result of the handle element being moved from the rest or starting position to the second lowermost position, the first end 210 of channel 204 is moved into an abutting position against an opposite side of the protruding portion 228 of the blocking member 212. Further rotation of the spindle location member 202 towards the second lowermost position, causes the blocking member 212 to slide from the release position to the block position as a result of the force applied by the end 206 on the protruding portion 228, as shown by figure 4a .
- Rotation of the spindle location member in the second direction, to the second position or through the second range of movement does not typically result in movement of the blocking member 212.
- the embodiments shown above are for where the spindle locking plate 36 is actuated manually by user actuation button 40.
- the mechanism is a mechanical method.
- FIGS. 7a-7c there is illustrated an electrical method for automatically moving the spindle locking plate between the spindle release position and the spindle locking position on moving the shoot bolts associated with the locking apparatus between an unlocked position and a locked position.
- FIG 7a there is illustrated a front view of the handle frame 6'.
- Visual indication means in the form of three LEDs; a red LED 300, a green LED 302, and an amber LED 304 as provided to inform a user the status of the locking apparatus.
- red LED 300 lit this indicates the shoot bolts are in a locked position and the spindle locking plate is in a spindle locking position.
- green LED 302 lit this indicates the shoot bolts are in an unlocked position and the spindle locking plate is in a spindle release position.
- amber LED 304 lit this indicates the shoot bolts are in a locked position but the spindle locking plate is still in a spindle release position.
- FIG. 7b there is illustrated a rear view of handle frame 6'.
- a solenoid member (not shown) is provided between frame 6' and spindle locking plate 36 to allow movement of the spindle locking plate 36 between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position. Movement of the spindle locking plate 36 occurs automatically on detection of whether the shoot bolts are in the locked or unlocked positions.
- the solenoid member has moved spindle locking plate 36 to a spindle release position as the shoot bolts are in an unlocked position.
- FIG 7c the solenoid member has moved spindle locking plate 36 to a spindle locked position as the shoot bolts are in a locked position.
- Detection means can be provided to detect the positon of the shoot bolts (i.e. in the locked or unlocked positions).
- Batteries 306 are provided in the handle frame 6' to power the solenoid member.
- Figures 8a-8b show an alternative arrangement for providing second stop means on the spindle 28.
- the second stop means are in the form of two grub screws 308 which engage either side of spindle 28 to prevent movement of the spindle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of spindle 28 in use.
- Apertures 310 are defined in handle 212 to allow the grub screws 308 to be located therethrough and engage with the part of the spindle 28 located in the handle 212.
- This arrangement removes the requirement for teeth to be provided on spindle 28 or for the resilient clip to be provided.
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- This invention relates to locking apparatus and to a method of use thereof.
- Although the following description refers almost exclusively to locking apparatus for a door handle, it will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the locking apparatus could be used on any handle or knob on any door, window or any structure and/or item as required.
- The Applicants already have a pending patent application
WO2016/128715 relating to locking apparatus for locking a handle spindle of a door or window in use. Locking of the handle spindle increases the security of the handle mechanism and makes it difficult for an unauthorised person to manipulate the spindle to gain access through the door or window on which the locking apparatus provided. The locking apparatus includes a slidable spindle locking plate movable relative to a handle frame and/or spindle in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle is prevented or substantially prevented in use, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle is capable of rotation in use. User actuation means for actuating movement of the spindle locking plate between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position is provided. The locking plate is provided with a spindle location aperture for location of the spindle therethrough in use. The spindle location aperture has a first portion corresponding to the spindle locking position and at least a second portion corresponding to the spindle release position. The spindle location aperture is arranged such that the spindle is retainable within the spindle locking aperture in both the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use. - One of the applications of use of the abovementioned invention is with a door handle arrangement wherein movement of the door handle in use moves one, and typically a plurality, of door lock arms or shoot bolts between locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, the shoot bolts are moved to a relatively outwardly protruding position from one or more sides and/or ends of the door and are able to locate in corresponding shoot bolt housings on the door frame to lock the door in a closed position in use. In the unlocked position, the shoot bolts are moved to a relatively recessed position, wherein the shoot bolts are moved clear of the corresponding shoot bolt housings to allow the door to be opened in use. A five lever mortice deadlock is an example of such a lock where the locking plate of
WO2016/128715 can be used. However, a problem associated with the above mechanism is that it is possible for a user to move the spindle locking plate using the actuation means between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position without the user having actuated the lock arms/shoot bolts of the door handle mechanism. Thus, a user may apply the spindle locking plate in the spindle locking position on their door handle thinking they are securely locking their door, without having properly actuated the multipoint locking arms/shoot bolts of the door handle. - It is therefore an aim of the present invention to provide locking apparatus that overcomes the abovementioned problem.
- It is a further aim of the present invention to provide a method of using locking apparatus that overcomes the abovementioned problem.
- According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided locking apparatus, said locking apparatus including:
- handle means arranged such that movement of the handle means in a first direction, within a first range of movement and/or to a first position actuates movement of one or more bolt means from an unlocked position to a locked position in use;
- spindle means provided in or associated with said handle means;
- a spindle locking means movable relative to the spindle means in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle means is prevented or substantially prevented, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle means is capable of rotation;
- characterised in that the locking apparatus includes a security lock mechanism for preventing the spindle locking means from being moved from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position without the bolt means being in the locked position and/or the handle means being in the first position, being moved in the first direction and/or being moved within a first range of movement.
- Thus, the present invention provides a lock security mechanism which ensures a user has to move the bolt means (via the handle means) to the locked position before they can lock the spindle means using the spindle locking means. This prevents a user from inadvertently locking the spindle means without first actuating the door bolts and securing the door, window or other item on which the locking apparatus is used. This significantly enhances the security of the door, window or other item on which the locking apparatus is provided in use.
- Preferably the security locking mechanism is in a locked or blocked position unless the handle means is moved to the first position, is moved in the first direction and/or is moved within the first range of movement and/or the bolt means are in the locked position.
- Preferably the security locking mechanism is movable to an unblocked or release position when the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the handle is moved in the first direction, is moved to the first position and/or is moved within the first range of movement.
- Preferably, with the bolt means in the locked position in use, at least part of the bolt means is located in a bolt housing in a frame in which a window, door or other item on which the locking apparatus is provided on in use is located and/or in a surrounding surface in use.
- Preferably, with the bolt means in the unlocked position in use, the bolt means is moved clear or substantially clear of the bolt housing in use.
- In one embodiment, with the bolt means in the locked position, the bolt means are in a relatively protruding position with respect to the lock apparatus, door, window, frame, and/or other item on which the locking apparatus is used. With the bolt means in the unlocked position, the bolt means are in a relatively recessed position with respect to the lock apparatus, door, window, frame and/or other item on which the locking apparatus is used.
- In one embodiment the handle means must be moved from a position where the bolt means are in the unlocked position to a position wherein the bolt means are in the locked position, before the spindle locking member is movable from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position.
- In one embodiment the handle means are rotatably and/or pivotally mounted, or are arranged to undergo rotation and/or pivotal movement in order to move the bolt means between the locked position and the unlocked position.
- The handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in a first direction, through a first range of movement and/or to a first position allows the bolt means to be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position.
- In one embodiment the handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in at least a second direction, through at least a second range of movement and/or to a second position allows the bolt means to be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position.
- In one embodiment the handle means are arranged such that movement of the handle means in at least a second direction, through at least a second range of movement, through at least part of a second range of movement and/or to a second position allows latch means provided in or associated with the handle mean to be moved between or from a latch engaged position to a latch disengaged position.
- Preferably the latch engaged position allows the door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided on or associated with to be moved to and/or retained in a closed position in use.
- Preferably the latch means protrudes outwardly or relatively outwardly with respect to the handle means, a frame of the handle means, a door, a window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided with in use when in the latch engaged position.
- Preferably the latch disengaged position allows the door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided on or associated with to be moved to and/or retained in an open position in use.
- Preferably the latch means is recessed or relatively recessed with respect to the handle means, a frame of the handle means, a door, a window and/or other item on which the handle means is provided with in use when in the latch disengaged position.
- In one embodiment the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is in an upwardly or anticlockwise direction or range of movement, or an uppermost position, and preferably in an upwardly or anticlockwise direction or range of movement, or an uppermost position with respect to a frame of the handle means, a door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is located in use.
- In one embodiment the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is between a handle starting position or rest position, and a raised position or upper position with respect to the handle starting position or rest position.
- In one embodiment the second direction, second range of movement and/or second direction is in a downwardly or clockwise direction or range of movement, or to a lowermost position, and preferably in a downwardly or clockwise direction or range of movement, or to a lower most position with respect to a frame of the handle means, a door, window and/or other item on which the handle means is located in use.
- In one embodiment the second direction, second range of movement and/or second position is between a handle starting position or rest position, and a lowered position or lower position with respect to the handle starting position or rest position.
- In one embodiment the second direction, second range of movement and/or second position is from the handle first position.
- Preferably the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position is in a different direction, substantially different direction, is opposite to, substantially opposite to, clockwise to, or anticlockwise to the at least second direction, at least second range of movement and/or second position.
- In one embodiment the handle means is biased and/or resiliently biased to the handle starting position or rest position in use. Thus, once a user releases their grip on or releases actuation of the handle means, the handle means will move from whichever position it has been moved to (i.e. a first or second position), back to the handle starting position or rest position.
- Preferably with the handle means in the handle starting position or rest position, the latch means are in the latch engaged position.
- Preferably the bolt means can be in the locked position or in the unlocked position with the handle means in the handle starting position or rest position and/or the latch in the latch engaged position.
- In one embodiment the security lock mechanism can include mechanical means, electrical means, pneumatic means and/or hydraulic means.
- In one embodiment the security lock mechanism includes electrical means.
- Preferably the electrical means or mechanism is arranged to detect whether the bolt means are in the locked and/or unlocked positions and/or if the handle means have been moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement, to the first position, in the second direction, within the second range of movement and/or to the second position. For example, the electrical means or mechanism could include one or more sensors for detecting movement, position and/or the like of one or more components of the lock apparatus.
- Preferably the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position on detection of the bolt means in the locked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement and/or to the first position.
- Preferably the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle locking position to the spindle release position on detection of the bolt means in the unlocked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in the second direction, within the second range of movement and/or to the second position.
- In one embodiment the electrical means includes solenoid means or a solenoid mechanism, a solenoid locking member, an electrical switch, a switch and/or the like.
- In one embodiment the electrical means can be actuated at the location of the locking apparatus and/or remotely by a user, such as for example using control means, a mobile phone, a computer, micro-processing means and/or the like.
- In one embodiment electrical power means can be used with the locking apparatus to power the electrical means. The electrical power means can include one or more batteries, mains power supply, solar power, generator power and/or the like.
- In one embodiment indication means are provided on or associated with the locking apparatus to inform a user whether the spindle locking means is in the spindle release position and/or the spindle lock position, whether the bolt means are in the locking position, the unlocked position and/or the like.
- Preferably the indication means could include any or any combination of visual, audible or kinaesthetic indication means.
- In one embodiment the visual indication means includes one or more lights, LEDs and/or the like. For example, a red light or LED could be lit to indicate to a user that the shoot bolts have not been actuated. A green light or LED could be lit to indicate to a user that the shoot bolts have been actuated.
- In one embodiment the security lock mechanism includes blocking means or a blocking mechanism for mechanically and/or physically blocking movement of the spindle locking means unless the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the handle means are being moved in the first direction, through the first range of movement and/or to the first position.
- In one embodiment the blocking means is movable between a block position and a release position in use. The block position typically corresponds to the security lock mechanism being in the locked or blocked position. The release position typically corresponds to the security lock mechanism being in the unblocked or release position.
- In one embodiment the blocking means is automatically moved between the block position and the release position on actuation of the handle means between the unlocked position and the locked position of the bolt means.
- Preferably, with the blocking means in the block position, the spindle locking means is not able to move relative to the spindle means and/or handle means, or is not able to move sufficiently to provide the spindle locking position.
- Preferably, with the blocking means in the release position, the spindle locking means is movable or can be moved relative to the spindle means and/or handle means, such as to provide the spindle release position or the spindle locking position.
- Preferably the blocking means is provided between at least part of the handle means and/or spindle means and at least part of the spindle locking means.
- Preferably the blocking means remains in the block position unless the handle means is moved in the first direction, through the first range of movement, to the first position and/or the bolt means are moved to the locked position.
- Preferably the blocking means is arranged to undergo any or any combination of sliding movement, rotational movement or pivotal movement when moving between the block position and the release position.
- In one embodiment the blocking means is in the form of a pin, arm member, intermediate member, blocking arm or member and/or the like.
- Preferably the handle means includes handle frame means or a handle frame and a handle element or knob element which is moveable relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- Preferably movement of the handle element or knob element, such as for example as a result of a user gripping the handle element or knob element in use, moves the bolt means between the locked position and the unlocked position, moves the latch means between the latch engaged position and the latch disengaged position, and/or to open and/or close the door, window or item on which the lock apparatus is provided in use.
- In one embodiment the handle frame means or handle frame includes track means along which the spindle locking means is movable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- In one embodiment the locking apparatus includes track means along which the spindle locking means is movable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- Preferably the spindle locking means is slidably moveable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position, and further preferably is slidably movable in or on the track means in use.
- Preferably the track means includes any or any combination of one or more channels, tracks, recesses, grooves, spaces and/or the like. For example, two opposing and spaced apart channels, tracks, recesses, grooves, spaced track means and/or the like can be provided on opposing sides of a handle frame.
- Preferably with the blocking means in the block position, at least part of the blocking means is located in the track means, in the path of the track means, and/or in a recess in the side of the handle frame means or handle frame, thereby preventing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use and/or relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- Preferably with the blocking means in the release position, the blocking means is moved clear of the track means, the path of the track means and/or the recess in the side of the handle frame means or handle frame, thereby allowing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use, and/or relative to the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- In one embodiment the spindle locking means is movable in a first direction, orientation, along or about a first axis in use, and the blocking means is movable in a second direction, orientation, along or about a second axis in use.
- Preferably the first direction, orientation or first axis is different or substantially different, opposite and/or substantially opposite to the second direction, orientation or second axis.
- Preferably the first direction, orientation or first axis is transverse, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the second direction, orientation or second axis.
- Preferably the handle means includes spindle location means or a spindle location member in or with which the spindle means is located in use.
- In one embodiment the spindle location means or member is in the form of a collar or sleeve with an aperture through the same. Preferably the spindle means is located through the aperture of the collar or sleeve in use.
- Preferably movement of the handle means, handle or knob element of the handle means in use, causes movement of the spindle means associated with or located in the handle means, handle or knob element in use, which in turn causes movement of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use.
- Preferably the spindle location means or spindle location member is rotatably mounted on the handle frame means or handle frame. As such, rotation of the spindle means causes rotation of the spindle location means.
- Preferably at least part of the blocking means engages with at least part of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use. Thus, for example, at least part of the blocking means engages with at least part of the spindle location means in both the block position and the release position.
- Preferably movement of the spindle location means causes movement of the blocking means between the blocked position and the release position in use.
- Preferably movement of the spindle location means or spindle location member in use causes the blocking means to be moved from the blocked position to the release position when the spindle location member or spindle location means is moved to a position corresponding to the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position of the handle means and/or to the locked position of the bolt means.
- Preferably movement of the spindle location means corresponding to the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position of the handle means and/or to the locked position of the bolt means, causes the blocking means to be moved from the blocked position to the release position in use; and when the spindle location means is moved corresponding to a second direction, second range of movement and/or second position of the handle means and/or the unlocked position of the bolt means, this causes the blocking means to be moved from the release position to the blocked position in use.
- In one embodiment one of the blocking means or the spindle location means/spindle location member includes a groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like, in which a protruding member, pin and/or the like provided on the other of the blocking means or the spindle location means/spindle location member is movable therein or engages therein or therewith in use.
- Preferably the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like has a first end or first stop means and a second end or second stop means.
- Preferably the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like is provided on or adjacent a peripheral edge of the spindle location means.
- Preferably when the protruding member, pin and/or the like is movable between the first and second ends or stop means, the blocking means remains stationary or substantially stationary in use or, if it moves, it does not move from the block position to the release position.
- Preferably the protruding member or pin is located between the first and second ends or stop means when the handle means is in the starting or rest position.
- Preferably when the protruding member, pin and/or the like contacts the first or second ends or stop means, further movement of the spindle location means /spindle location member causes movement of the blocking means to the block position or the release position.
- Preferably the groove, channel recess, track and/or the like is curved or substantially curved in shape.
- Preferably the portion of the protruding member, pin and/or the like contacting the groove, channel, recess, track and/or the like is curved, rounded or substantially curved or rounded in shape.
- Preferably blocking means and/or the protruding member, pin and/or the like of the blocking means undergoes linear reciprocal movement in use.
- Preferably the blocking means is provided between a frame of the handle means and the spindle locking means when the lock apparatus is assembled.
- In one embodiment user actuation means are provided on or are associated with the locking apparatus for allowing user actuation or movement of the spindle locking means or member between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use.
- In one embodiment the locking apparatus of the present invention can be integrated or retrofitted within an existing handle mechanism or handle frame in use.
- The spindle locking means or member can include any or any combination of the features contained in the applicant's co-pending patent application
WO2016/128715 , the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. - The spindle means can include any or any combination of the features contained in the applicant's co-pending patent application
GB2521521 - Preferably the spindle locking means or member is provided with a spindle location aperture for location of a spindle or spindle means therethrough in use.
- Preferably the spindle location aperture has a first portion corresponding to the spindle locking position, and at least a second portion corresponding to the spindle release position.
- Preferably the spindle location aperture is arranged such that the spindle is retainable within the spindle locking aperture in both the spindle locking position and the spindle release position in use.
- Preferably the spindle location aperture is defined by a continuous or substantially continuous wall of the spindle locking means or member.
- Preferably the spindle location aperture is a different or substantially different shape and/or dimensions with respect to the at least second portion of the spindle location aperture.
- Preferably the spindle location aperture is in the shape of a keyhole.
- Preferably the handle frame means or handle frame has a cavity or recess defined therein and the spindle locking means or member, the blocking member and the spindle location member are located in the cavity or recess.
- Preferably the cavity or recess is defined in a rear surface of the handle frame means or handle frame, or in a surface of the handle frame contacting the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be attached to in use. The opposite or front surface of the handle frame typically faces outwardly of the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be attached to in use.
- Preferably the spindle locking means or member is arranged such that a rear surface or edge of the locking member is flush or substantially flush with the rear surface of the handle frame means or handle frame in use.
- Preferably the spindle locking means or member extends or is arranged to extend in the plane of the door, window or item on which the handle frame is to be fitted in use.
- Preferably the spindle locking means or member is flat or planar or substantially flat or planar, and preferably consists of a plate or plate like member.
- In one embodiment the spindle locking means or member is arranged to undergo sliding, pivotal and/or rotatable movement in moving between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- In one embodiment the user actuation means are slidably, rotatably and/or pivotably mounted or movable with respect to the handle frame means or handle frame to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- Preferably the user actuation means has a gripping portion to allow a user to grip the same in use, and an actuation portion to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- In one embodiment the gripping portion is in the form of a button, knob, lever, arm member and/or the like.
- Preferably the user actuation means, or at least the gripping portion of the user actuation means, is provided or accessible from a front surface of the handle frame.
- Preferably the handle frame is provided with a slot, channel and/or aperture and the actuation portion and/or the gripping portion is located through and/or movable in the slot, channel and/or aperture to actuate movement of the spindle locking means or member in use.
- In one embodiment the user actuation means, the actuation portion and/or the spindle locking means or member have one or more cog wheels, gearing and/or a rack and pinion mechanism associated with the same to allow movement of the spindle locking means or member between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position.
- In one embodiment the first portion of the spindle location aperture is of complementary shape or substantially complementary shape to the cross sectional shape of the spindle means that is located therethrough in use.
- Preferably the dimensions and/or shape of the second portion of the spindle location aperture are such so as to allow free rotation and/or movement of the spindle when located therein.
- Preferably the spindle means is an elongate spindle member.
- Preferably the spindle means is of a type including stop means provided on or associated with the same so as to prevent or substantially prevent removal or movement of the spindle means in at least one direction when fitted to the handle frame, handle element and/or a handle or knob in use. The stop means typically prevent removal or movement of the spindle means in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the spindle means.
- Preferably the stop means includes at least first and second stop means provided a spaced distance apart on the spindle.
- Preferably at least the first stop means is integrally formed with the spindle.
- In one embodiment the second stop means is in the form of a resiliently biased member, one or more screws, grub screws and/or the like.
- Preferably the second stop means is arranged so as to be movable on the spindle or relative to the spindle in one direction only.
- According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of using locking apparatus, said locking apparatus including:
- handle means; spindle means provided in or associated with said handle means; spindle locking means movable relative to the spindle means in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle means is prevented or substantially prevented, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle means is capable of rotation;
- characterised in that order for the spindle locking means to be movable from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position, said method includes the step of moving the handle means in a first direction, within a first range of movement and/or to a first position, which actuates movement of one or more bolt means from an unlocked position to a locked position in use; causing unlocking or release of a security lock mechanism, which, when locked prevents the spindle locking means from being moved from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position.
- Preferably the spindle locking means cannot be moved from the spindle locking position to the spindle release position without the bolt means being moved to an unlocked position and/or the handle means being moved to a second position, moved in a second direction and/or through a second range of movement.
- According to further independent aspects of the present invention there is provided a door or window including locking apparatus; and a method of using a door or window including locking apparatus.
- Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the following figures, wherein:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view of handle means of locking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
Figures 2a-2c (prior art) show examples of conventional shoot bolt systems that can be used with the handle means or locking apparatus of the present invention; -
Figure 3a shows a front partially exploded view of the handle means shown infigure 1 with the door removed; -
Figure 3b shows a rear partially exploded view of the handle means shown infigure 1 with the door removed; -
Figures 4a-4b show part of the handle means (with the spindle locking member removed) with the blocking means in the block position and the release position respectively according to one embodiment of the present invention; -
Figure 4c shows part of the handle means (with the spindle locking member removed) with the blocking means in the block position and the spindle location member in a position corresponding to a rest of starting position of the handle; -
Figure 5 is a perspective rear view of the spindle locking plate for location in the handle frame of the handle means in one embodiment; -
Figures 6a and6b show the handle means with the spindle locking member in place (with at least part of the spindle locking member removed so that the blocking means can be seen) in a spindle locking position (blocking means in an unblocked position) and spindle release position (blocking means in a blocked position) respectively; -
Figures 7a-7c show a front perspective view of handle means according to a further embodiment of the present invention, a rear perspective view of the handle means in a spindle release position, and a rear perspective view of the handle means in a spindle locking position respectively; and -
Figures 8a and8b show a front perspective view and a rear perspective view respectively of the handle means with the spindle in place. - Referring initially to
figures 1 ,3a and3b , there is illustratedlocking apparatus 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Thelocking apparatus 2 is for location on adoor 4 in this example and includes handle means, comprising anexterior handle frame 6 for location on an exterior facing surface ofdoor 4, and an interior handle frame 6' for location on an interior facing surface of thedoor 4. Ahandle element 12 is located on afront surface 8 of each of the handle frames 6, 6' and is pivotally movable to allow the door to be moved between open and closed positions in use. A user typically grips thehandle element 12 in use in order to move the door between the open and closed positions. A keyhole 14 is defined infront surface 8 of each of the handle frames 6, 6' to allow a key to be located therethrough and actuate locking and unlocking of a door locking mechanism. - The interior handle frame 6' is provided with attachment means in the form of
apertures 16 located adjacent the top and bottom ends 18, 20 offrame 6 for the location ofattachment screws 22 therethrough respectively. The attachment screws 22 pass through theapertures 16 of handle frame 6' and engage with achannel 24 provided on arear side 26 of theexterior handle frame 6. As such, thescrews 22 cannot be accessed from an exterior side of thehandle frame 6. - A
spindle 28 is located in a channel defined in each of door handles 12. Thespindle 28 is of a type similar to that disclosed in the applicant's co-pending British Patent ApplicationGB1419771.9 - In the illustrations, the
spindle 28 is elongate in form having a square cross section (although the spindle could have any cross sectional shape). A first stop means in the form of aperipheral protrusion 30 extends outwardly of the spindle body and is provided towards the end of the spindle adjacent thehandle frame 6. In this example, theprotrusion 30 is integrally formed with the spindle body. A second stop means in the form of a resilientlybiased spring clip 32 having an aperture defined therein through which thespindle 28 is located and engages with in use. Thespring clip 32 is provided towards the end of the spindle adjacent the opposite handle frame 6'.Angled teeth 34 provided on an external surface of thespindle 28 ensure theclip 32 can be moved in one direction only along thespindle 28. Once the spindle is fitted to thehandles 12 of the handle frames 6, 6', the stop means 30, 32 prevent the spindle from being removed from the handle frames or handles 12. - In accordance with the applicant's co-pending patent application
WO2016/128715 , the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference, aspindle locking plate 36 is provided for preventing rotation of thespindle 28, and therefore preventing rotation of thehandle 12, when in a spindle locking position.Spindle locking plate 36 is slidably mounted to arear side 38 of handle frame 6'. In particular, a cavity is defined inrear side 38 of handle frame 6' and thespindle locking plate 36 is slidably mounted within the cavity. A rear surface of thespindle locking plate 36 is flush with the rear edge surfaces of the handle frame when assembled so that the handle frame can be fitted flush with thedoor 4 in use. - User actuation means are provided for allowing a user to actuate movement of the
spindle locking plate 36 between one of two pre-defined positions in use, a spindle locking position, as shown infigure 3b , and a spindle release position (not shown). The user actuation means includes a gripping portion in the form of abutton 40 provided on a front side of the interior handle frame 6' and an actuation portion in the form of ascrew 42.Button 40 is slidable between a raised position, wherein the button is relatively closer to the top 18 of handle frame 6' and this corresponds to the spindle release position, and a lowered position, wherein the button is relatively further away fromtop 18 of handle frame 6' and this corresponds to the spindle locking position, as shown byarrow 44, infigure 1 . -
Screw 42 is joined to a rear surface ofbutton 40 and protrudes outwardly therefrom. A slot (not shown) is defined in handle frame 6'. Anaperture 46 is defined inspindle locking plate 36.Screw 42 passes through the slot and throughaperture 46. As such, user actuated sliding movement of thebutton 40, movesspindle locking plate 36 in a corresponding upwardly or downwardly direction. -
Spindle locking plate 36 has a spindle location aperture defined therein through which thespindle 28 is located in use. The spindle location aperture is in the shape of a keyhole having a firstupper portion 48 and a secondlower portion 50. - The
upper aperture portion 48 is of complementary shape to spindle 28 but is of slightly larger dimensions than the external dimensions ofspindle 28. This allowsspindle 28 to be moved into and out of theaperture portion 48 but prevents rotation ofspindle 28 when located in said portion. - The
lower aperture portion 50 is of a different shape and dimensions to upperportion aperture portion 48. In particular,lower aperture portion 50 is circular in shape and has larger dimensions than the external dimensions ofspindle 28. This allowsspindle 28 to be moved into and out of theaperture portion 50 and allows free rotation ofspindle 28 when located in said portion. - Thus, when the
spindle locking plate 36 is moved into the spindle locking position, rotation of thespindle 28 is prevented and therefore rotation ofhandle 12 is prevented. When thespindle locking plate 36 is moved into the spindle release position, rotation of thespindle 28 is allowed and therefore rotation ofhandle 12 is allowed. - It will be appreciated by the skilled reader that there are a number of different ways in which the spindle locking plate can be provided but which allows the spindle to be moved between a spindle locked position and a spindle release position. The present invention is not limited to any particular arrangement of the spindle locking plate.
- Movement of the
handle element 12 typically allows bolt means and/or latch means associated with the handle means to be actuated in use. There are many different types of bolt and latch arrangements that could be used with the lock apparatus and/or handle means of the present invention.Figures 2a-2c illustrate some examples of conventional latch and shoot bolt systems. InFigure 2a , there is shown a latch andbolt system 100 for location in the interior of a door. Thesystem 100 includes abody portion 102 including anaperture 104 defined between a front and rear face thereof for the location of a spindle of a handle therethrough in use. Anaperture 106 is defined inbody portion 102 between front and rear faces thereof for the location of a key cylinder therethrough in use. Rotation of a key in the key cylinder in use typically actuates movement of adeadbolt 103 in use. Alatch bolt 108 is provided which can move between a latch engaged position, wherein the latch protrudes relatively outwardly with respect to thebody portion 102 and is engaged within a latch housing (not shown) on an opposing frame member of the door, and a latch disengaged position, wherein the latch is moved to relatively recessed position with respect to thebody portion 102 and is moved clear of the latch housing. With thelatch bolt 108 in a latch engaged position, the door can be moved to or retained in a closed position within the door frame in use. With thelatch bolt 108 in a latch disengaged position, the door can be moved to an open position with respect to the door frame in use. - The
system 100 is also provided with anelongate drive rail 110 which can be used to drive the movement ofshoot bolts shoot bolts system 100 and at least a free end of the shoot bolts locates in a bolt housing provided on the opposing frame of the door to the shoot bolt, and an unlocked position, wherein the shoot bolts are relatively recessed with respect to thesystem 100 to allow the shoot bolt to be moved clear of the bolt housing. With the shoot bolts provided in the locked position, the door is locked, and the door cannot be opened. With the shoot bolts in the unlocked position, the door is unlocked and can be moved between open and closed positions. - Pivotal movement of a handle element associated with the
system 100 actuates a suitable mechanism for moving thelatch bolt 108 between the latch engaged position and the latch disengaged position and the shoot bolts between the locked and unlocked positions. In particular, if the illustrated lock andbolt mechanism 100 was incorporated into thelock apparatus 102 of the present invention, thehandle element 12 is in a rest or starting position, as shown infigures 1 ,3a and3b . In this example, the handle element is substantially horizontal when in the rest or starting position and/or is substantially parallel to a top or base of the door when fitted. Pivotal movement of thehandle element 12 in a first upwardly direction or through a first range of movement between the resting position and an uppermost handle position, as shown byarrow 52, moves theshoot bolts handle element 12 in a second downwardly direction or through a second range of movement between the resting position and a lowermost handle position, as shown byarrow 54, moves thelatch bolt 108 between the latch engaged position and the latch disengaged position. The handle element is resiliently biased to the rest or starting position, such that user release of thehandle element 12 always returns the handle to the rest or starting position. Pivotal movement of the handle element from the first position to the second position moves the shoot bolts from the locked position to the unlocked position. -
Figures 2b and 2c show other latch and bolt system arrangements that could be used with the lock apparatus of the present invention. - A problem has been encountered in certain lock arrangements in that the
spindle locking plate 36 can be moved between the spindle locked position and the spindle release position, without the shoot bolts associated with the lock apparatus being moved to the locked position. This reduces the security of the door. The present invention provides a solution to this problem by providing a mechanism that ensures the spindle locking member orplate 36 cannot be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position, without the handle bolt means or shootbolts - In accordance with the present invention, and with reference to
figures 4a-4c , the end of thehandle element 12 facing inwardly of the handle frame 6' towards the interior cavity of the frame 6' is provided with aspindle location member 200 which is rotatably mounted on an interior surface of frame 6'. Thespindle location member 200 has anaperture 202 defined therein for the location of at least part of an end ofspindle 28 therethrough in use. Pivotal movement of thehandle element 12 causes rotation ofspindle 28, which in turn causes rotation ofspindle location member 200. - A
channel 204 is defined on an outermost orperipheral edge 206 ofspindle location member 200. Thechannel 204 has a first end or stop 208 and a second end or stop 210, the purpose of which will be explained in more detail below. At least theperipheral edge 206 on which the channel is provided is curved or substantially curved in shape. - Blocking means in the form of a blocking
member 212 is provided between thespindle location member 200 and the spindle locking plate for blocking movement of thespindle locking plate 36 in use without thehandle element 12 being moved to the first uppermost position corresponding to the shoot bolt lock position. The blockingmember 212 is slidably movable in achannel member 213 between a block position, as shown infigure 4a , and a release position, as shown infigure 4b . - The blocking
member 212 in this example is anelongate arm member 223, which is substantially linear in form with at least oneportion 228 protruding outwardly from a side of the arm member facing towards thespindle location member 200. - Referring to
figure 5 , there is illustrated aninterior facing surface 219 of thespindle locking plate 36 that faces the interior of the handle frame 6' in use. Theexterior facing surface 221 of thespindle locking member 36 can be seen infigures 6a and6b . - The
spindle locking plate 36 has anupper portion 214 in whichaperture 46 is defined.Screw 42 is located through the same in use, such that movement of theuser actuation button 40 in a direction corresponding toarrow 44 infigure 1 causes the lockingplate 36 to slide between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position. -
Spindle locking plate 36 hastracks 216 adjacent eachperipheral edge 217 thereof which are slidably mounted withprotrusions 219 provided on the side edges of the handle frame 6'. A sprungdetent 223 is provided on lockingplate 36 which moves between twopre-defined detent locations spindle locking plate 36. When thedetent 223 is located indetent location 225, thespindle locking plate 36 is in a spindle release position. When thedetent 223 is located indetent location 227, the spindle locking plate is in a spindle locking position. The application of user force toactuation button 40 in a direction shown byarrow 44 is sufficient to release the sprungdetent 223 from one of the detent location positions. - A recessed
compartment 218 is defined between thespindle location aperture 229 andaperture 46 onspindle locking plate 36. The recessedcompartment 218 prevents obstruction ofplate 36 with blockingmember 212 as it moves relative to frame 6' in use. - The axis of movement of
spindle locking plate 36 is shown byarrow 220 and, in this example, is parallel to a longitudinal axis of handle frame 6'. The axis of movement of blockingmember 212 relative to lockingplate 36 in use, as shown byarrow 222, is perpendicular to the axis of movement of thespindle locking plate 36, and to the longitudinal axis of handle frame 6'. - As can be seen in
figure 4a , with the blockingmember 212 in the block position, afree end 224 of the blocking member is located across atrack 216 of thespindle locking plate 36 and engages in arecess 215 on frame 6', thereby preventing movement of thespindle locking plate 36 from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position. As can be seen infigure 4b , with the blockingmember 212 in the release position, thefree end 224 of the blocking member is moved clear oftrack 216 andrecess 215 on frame 6', thereby allowing movement of thespindle locking plate 36 to the spindle locking position, if required. - Blocking
member 212 is provided with a protrudingportion 228 protruding outwardly from a side of the blocking member adjacent end 226 (opposite to free end 224). This protrudingportion 228 is slidably located inchannel 204 of thespindle location member 200. - With the handle means in a rest or start position, as shown in
figure 4c , the protrudingportion 228 of blockingmember 212 is located midway ofchannel 204. As thespindle location member 200 is rotated as a result of the handle element being moved from the handle rest position to the first uppermost position, thesecond end 208 ofchannel 204 is moved into an abutting position against a side of the protrudingportion 228 of the blockingmember 212. Further rotation of thespindle location member 200, causes the blockingmember 212 to slide from the block position to the release position as a result of the force applied by theend 208 on the protrudingportion 228, as shown byfigure 4b . As thespindle location member 200 is rotated in the opposite direction as a result of the handle element being moved from the rest or starting position to the second lowermost position, thefirst end 210 ofchannel 204 is moved into an abutting position against an opposite side of the protrudingportion 228 of the blockingmember 212. Further rotation of thespindle location member 202 towards the second lowermost position, causes the blockingmember 212 to slide from the release position to the block position as a result of the force applied by theend 206 on the protrudingportion 228, as shown byfigure 4a . - Rotation of the spindle location member in the second direction, to the second position or through the second range of movement does not typically result in movement of the blocking
member 212. - The embodiments shown above are for where the
spindle locking plate 36 is actuated manually byuser actuation button 40. The mechanism is a mechanical method. - Referring to
figures 7a-7c , there is illustrated an electrical method for automatically moving the spindle locking plate between the spindle release position and the spindle locking position on moving the shoot bolts associated with the locking apparatus between an unlocked position and a locked position. - Referring to
figure 7a , there is illustrated a front view of the handle frame 6'. Visual indication means in the form of three LEDs; ared LED 300, agreen LED 302, and anamber LED 304 as provided to inform a user the status of the locking apparatus. With thered LED 300 lit, this indicates the shoot bolts are in a locked position and the spindle locking plate is in a spindle locking position. With thegreen LED 302 lit, this indicates the shoot bolts are in an unlocked position and the spindle locking plate is in a spindle release position. With theamber LED 304 lit, this indicates the shoot bolts are in a locked position but the spindle locking plate is still in a spindle release position. - Referring to
figures 7b-7c , there is illustrated a rear view of handle frame 6'. A solenoid member (not shown) is provided between frame 6' andspindle locking plate 36 to allow movement of thespindle locking plate 36 between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position. Movement of thespindle locking plate 36 occurs automatically on detection of whether the shoot bolts are in the locked or unlocked positions. For example, infigure 7b , the solenoid member has movedspindle locking plate 36 to a spindle release position as the shoot bolts are in an unlocked position. Infigure 7c , the solenoid member has movedspindle locking plate 36 to a spindle locked position as the shoot bolts are in a locked position. Detection means can be provided to detect the positon of the shoot bolts (i.e. in the locked or unlocked positions). -
Batteries 306 are provided in the handle frame 6' to power the solenoid member. -
Figures 8a-8b show an alternative arrangement for providing second stop means on thespindle 28. In this embodiment the second stop means are in the form of twogrub screws 308 which engage either side ofspindle 28 to prevent movement of the spindle in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis ofspindle 28 in use.Apertures 310 are defined inhandle 212 to allow thegrub screws 308 to be located therethrough and engage with the part of thespindle 28 located in thehandle 212. - This arrangement removes the requirement for teeth to be provided on
spindle 28 or for the resilient clip to be provided.
Claims (15)
- Locking apparatus, said locking apparatus including:handle means arranged such that movement of the handle means in a first direction, within a first range of movement and/or to a first position actuates movement of one or more bolt means from an unlocked position to a locked position in use;spindle means provided in or associated with said handle means;spindle locking means movable relative to the spindle means in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle means is prevented or substantially prevented, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle means is capable of rotation;characterised in that the locking apparatus further includes a security locking mechanism for preventing the spindle locking means from being moved from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position without the bolt means being in the locked position and/or the handle means being in the first position, being moved in the first direction and/or being moved within the first range of movement.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the security locking mechanism includes mechanical means, electrical means, pneumatic means and/or hydraulic means.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the electrical means are arranged to detect whether the bolt means are in the locked or unlocked positions and/or if the handle means has been moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement, to the first position, in a second direction, within a second range of movement and/or to a second position.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 2 wherein the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position on detection of the bolt means in the locked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in the first direction, within the first range of movement and/or to the first position; and/or the electrical means are arranged so as to automatically move the spindle locking means from the spindle locking position to the spindle release position on detection of the bolt means in the unlocked position and/or on detection of the handle means being moved in a second direction, within a second range of movement and/or to a second position.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 1 wherein visual, audible and/or kinaesthetic indication means are provided on or associated with the locking apparatus to inform a user whether the spindle locking means is in the spindle release position and/or the spindle locking position, and/or whether the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the unlocked position.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the security lock mechanism includes blocking means for mechanically and/or physically blocking movement of the spindle locking means unless the bolt means are in the locked position and/or the handle means are being moved in the first direction, through the first range of movement and/or to the first position.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the blocking means are provided between at least part of the handle means and/or spindle means, and at least part of the spindle locking means.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 6 or 7 wherein the blocking means are arranged to undergo any or any combination of sliding movement, rotational movement or pivotal movement when moving between a block position and a release position.
- Locking apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the locking apparatus includes track means along which the spindle locking means is moveable in use between the spindle locking position and the spindle release position, and the blocking means is movable between a block position, wherein at least part of the blocking means is located in the track means, in the path of the track means and/or in a recess in a side of a frame of the handle means, thereby preventing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use and/or relative to the frame of the handle means in use, to a release position, wherein blocking means is moved clear of the track means, the path of the track means and/or the recess in the side of the frame of the handle means, thereby allowing movement of the spindle locking means along the track means in use and/or relative to the frame of the handle means in use.
- Locking apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the spindle locking means is movable in a first direction, orientation or along a first axis in use, and the blocking means is movable in a second direction, orientation or about a second axis in use; the first direction, orientation or axis being different or substantially different, opposite or substantially opposite, transverse, perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the second direction, orientation or axis.
- Locking apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein the locking apparatus is arranged such that movement of the handle means in use causes movement of the spindle means associated therewith, which in turn causes movement of spindle location means in or with which the spindle means is located in use; movement of the spindle location means causes movement of the blocking means between the blocked position and the release position in use.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 11 wherein when the spindle location means is moved to a position corresponding to the first direction, first range of movement and/or first position of the handle means and/or to the locked position of the bolt means, this causes the blocking means to be moved from the blocked position to the release position; when the spindle location means is moved to a position corresponding to a second direction, second range of movement and/or second position of the handle means and/or the unlocked position of the bolt means, this causes the blocking means to be moved from the release position to the blocked position.
- Locking apparatus according to any preceding claim wherein one of the blocking means or the spindle location means includes a groove, channel, recess and/or track, in which a protruding member or pin provided on the other of the blocking means or the spindle location means is movable therein or therewith in use.
- Locking apparatus according to claim 13 wherein the groove, channel, recess and/or track is curved or substantially curved in shape.
- A method of using locking apparatus, said locking apparatus including:handle means; spindle means provided in or associated with said handle means; spindle locking means movable relative to the spindle means in use between a spindle locking position, wherein rotation of the spindle means is prevented or substantially prevented, and a spindle release position, wherein the spindle means is capable of rotation;characterised in that order for the spindle locking means to be movable from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position, said method includes the step of moving the handle means in a first direction, within a first range of movement and/or to a first position, which actuates movement of one or more bolt means from an unlocked position to a locked position in use; causing unlocking or release of a security lock mechanism, which, when locked prevents the spindle locking means from being moved from the spindle release position to the spindle locking position.
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