LOCK FOR SLIDING DOOR Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC E05B63/00 F16B2/16 

FIELD: locks.

SUBSTANCE: lock comprises sleeve secured to one of the doors and provided with groove shaped into a segment and cylinder secured to the other door provided with through transverse opening that receives two balls and longitudinal axial opening. The rod spring-loaded from outside is mounted for permitting axial movement. The additional rod is arranged at the axis of the sleeve and its one end is locked by means of a pip set in the groove of the block. The block is mounted in the sleeve for permitting axial movement, is locked against rotation, and cooperates with the cam secured to the bolt. The rod is flat, and axial opening in the cylinder is rectangular.

EFFECT: enhanced reliability.

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