DEPRESSIBLE SNAP FINGER FOR A DEADBOLT ASSEMBLY

摘要

An adjustable backset deadbolt assembly providing operational and structur al improvements. The deadbolt assembly can provide adjustability between a firs t backset dimension and a second backset dimension for allowing installation in doors conforming to various industry standards. The deadbolt assembly can provide adjustability between backset dimensions by relative rotation between the inner bolt housing and the outer housing. The inner bolt housing may be provided with a depressible snap finger to allow inserti on of a protrusion thereon into a slot in the outer housing. In some embodiments, the slot is provided substantially helically through an angle of 360 degrees to provide common orientation of parts in each backset dimension. The outer housing may be provided to integrally form a cam housin g and a bolt housing.