ENTRY RESISTANT SECURITY FILE CONSTRUCTION

摘要

A security file which has a gang-lock bolt mechanism that extends vertically along and generally centrally of the drawer fronts of a plurality of drawers operated by a handle in a main drawer. The operating handle also operates horizontal bolts in the main drawer. There are mullions between the drawer fronts through which the gang-lock mechanism extends. When actuated to lock the drawers, the gang-lock bolts move a substantially greater distance vertically than the movement of the horizontal bolts in the main drawer. The other drawer heads of the plurality of drawers also have individually actuated horizontal bolts which lock their drawers automatically when the drawers are fully closed. Detents are provided which prevent horizontal bolt locking of any drawer unless such drawer is fully closed. Gang-lock stop devices also are provided which prevent actuation of the gang-lock mechanism unless all drawers are fully closed. Backup pins and relocking devices also are provided in various areas of the mechanism to impede access to or actuation of the mechanism if attacked by externally applied force. Protective devices also are provided to impede drilling of the ends of the lock bolts.