FURNITURE DRAWER LOCKING DEVICE

摘要

A device for securing closed a drawer (20) of a dresser (10), cabinet or desk. The device includes a base member (36) that is secured to an interior surface (Hi) of the frame of the dresser (10), which cannot be accessed when the drawer (20) is closed within the drawer opening of the frame, and an extending member (50). The extending member (50) has a first end portion (51) that attaches releasably to the base member (36), and a second end portion (52) that extends exteriorly through the drawer opening and between the drawer (20) and the frame. The second end portion (52) includes a plurality of lock engaging elements (53) which cooperate with a lock member (57) for preventing the drawer, when closed, from opening within the drawer opening. The device is not built into or integral with the drawer (20) or the frame of the dresser (10).