摘要 |
<p>A locking device (30) for an openable panel such as a door, window or similar includes a moveable engagement member (18), a handle (1) and a lock (19). The moveable engagement member (18) is moveable between an engagement position for securing the panel and a 5 disengaged position permitting opening of the panel. The handle (1) is operable to move the engagement member (18) between the engagement position and the disengaged position. A lock (19) is operable on the moveable engagement member (18) to lock the member (18) in the engagement position. The lock (19) is selectively operable by a key or, at the option of the user, by snib action without the use of a key. The snib action to snib and unsnib the lock is effected by 10 simple rotation of the handle (1), without any other movement of the handle (1).</p> |