Door entry system

摘要

A door entry device comprising includes a case, a key holder and a key pad. The case covers a door-locking device on a door. The key holder has a slot into which a key end fits. The knob is mounted on the case. A currently active security code can be entered into the keypad. When the currently active security code has been entered into the keypad, turning the knob results in turning the key holder to unlock the door-locking device.

主权项

1. A door entry device that controls entrance to an inside area protected by a door, comprising:
a case that covers an outside portion of a door-locking device on the door; a key holder with a slot into which a key end fits; a knob mounted on the case; a keypad mounted on the case, wherein a currently active security code can be entered into the keypad, the security code requiring a plurality of selections on the keypad; and, wherein when the security code is entered, the key holder is actively engaged with the knob so that a user can unlock the door by turning the knob, and wherein when the key holder and the knob are disengaged, a user cannot unlock the door by turning the knob but can lock the door by turning the knob.