ADJUSTABLE DOOR LOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

摘要

An adjustable door lock includes a catch plate having a body and a plurality of flanges positioned on an exterior face of the body such that a corresponding gap is formed between the body and each of the flanges, respectively. Advantageously, a catch having a channel is adjustably connected to the catch plate wherein the catch is selectively interfitted through at least of one of the gaps. A door plate is disposed adjacent to the catch plate and adapted to be secured to the door. A locking bolt is in communication with the door plate and linearly reciprocated along a first linear path passing along the door plate and the channel. Notably, the catch is automatically adjusted along a second linear path orthogonally registered relative to the first linear path such that the linear channel automatically becomes axially aligned with the locking bolt as the locking bolt ingresses and egresses the catch.

主权项

1. An adjustable door lock for locking a misaligned or off-set door relative to a support wall adjacent to the door, said adjustable door lock comprising:
a catch plate having a body and a plurality of flanges positioned on an exterior face of said body such that a corresponding gap is formed between said body and each of said flanges, respectively; a catch having a channel formed therein and being adjustably connected to said catch plate, said catch being positioned along at least of one of said gaps; a door plate disposed adjacent to said catch plate; and a locking bolt in communication with said door plate and reciprocated along a first linear path passing along said door plate and said channel; wherein said catch is automatically adjusted along a second linear path orthogonally registered relative to said first linear path such that said linear channel automatically becomes axially aligned with said locking bolt as said locking bolt ingresses and egresses said catch.