adjustable door strike plate and assembly

4 is a horizontal sectional view taken centrally through the latch plate as shown in Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view taken centrally through one of the fastening screws and showingithe parts about six. 1 looking downwardly and with the parts shown three times actual size: 2 is a horizontal sectional view taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1 is a view in elevation showing a preferred embodiment of the invention in actual size secured in place On a doorframe Another purpose is to provide a strike plate adjustably retained by a pinion gear that is en gaged with a toothed rack on the strike plate and is held interlocked with the plate and doorframe by a fastening screw extending through the'plate and gear.a further object of the invention is to afford a construction that makes it possible to hold both the strike plate and the interlocking retaining device in place by common fastening screws associated with both said elements.an additional purpose of the invention is to afford an adjustable strike plate that requires no supplemental plate and is held in place by a positive interlocking retaining device which is adjustable in relation to the strike plate and is held against the doorframe in such a way as to prevent any slight movement after adjustment.a further object of the invention is to afford a strike plate that can be reversibly positioned on a doorframe, one that is held in place by conventional screws, and in which the same screw openings are used for holding the plate in any position of adjustment.Another purpose of the invention is to provide a strike plate that costs practically nomore to manufacture and install than the conventional non-adjustable strike plate and which can be successfully applied to locks already installed.

Lock strike plates frequently require adjusting and repositioning on a doorframe, due to shrinking or sagging of the door, and one object of the invention is to provide a simple and practical structure by which an extremely fine adjustment of the strike plate to any extent can be easily had, and the plate held firmly after adjustment without possibility of its position being shifted.This invention relates to an adjustable strike plate for looks and latches, and has for its purpose to afford a structure that enables quick adjustment of a strike plate and insures holding the plate securely in adjusted position.

Y10T- TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION.Y10- TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC.Y- GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS AND DIGESTS.E05B15/0245- Movable elements held by friction, cooperating teeth, or the like.E05B15/024- Striking-plates, keepers, staples adjustable.E05B15/0205- Striking-plates, keepers, staples.E05B15/02- Striking-plates Keepers Bolt staples Escutcheons.E05B15/00- Other details of locks Parts for engagement by bolts of fastening devices.E05B- LOCKS ACCESSORIES THEREFOR HANDCUFFS.E05- LOCKS KEYS WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS SAFES.Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.) Filing date Publication date Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual Priority to US588456A priority Critical patent/US2403182A/en Application granted granted Critical Publication of US2403182A publication Critical patent/US2403182A/en Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical Status Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current Links Original Assignee Individual Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion.

Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.) Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.) Expired - Lifetime Application number US588456A Inventor James F Leary Chester W Michatek Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google Patents Adjustable strike plate for door locksĭownload PDF Info Publication number US2403182A US2403182A US588456A US58845645A US2403182A US 2403182 A US2403182 A US 2403182A US 588456 A US588456 A US 588456A US 58845645 A US58845645 A US 58845645A US 2403182 A US2403182 A US 2403182A Authority US United States Prior art keywords strike plate pinion plate slot doorframe Prior art date Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google Patents US2403182A - Adjustable strike plate for door locks US2403182A - Adjustable strike plate for door locks

Adjustable door strike plate and assembly