DOOR LATCHING AND LOCK ASSEMBLY WITH QUICK-CONNECT DEVICES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING DOOR HANDLES, ESCUTCHEON PLATES AND LOCK BODIES UTILIZING QUICK-CONNECT DEVICES

摘要

Latching and lock mechanisms for doors are developed that are particularly designed to improve assembly of the door latching and lock mechanisms along with a door and include methods of and features for connecting inside and outside escutcheon plates together and to a lock body by way of a quick-connect connection and release mechanism. Also, features and methods permit better alignment and assembly of lock bodies, and escutcheon plates to one another and to a door.