When using the automated strike, an engaged latch may be released by automatically sliding the entire strike plate over the latch hook.

The invention also relates to a method for unlatching a door using the automated strike.

The present invention relates to the field of doors and more particularly to an automated strike assembly for a sliding door.

When using the automated strike, an engaged latch may be released by automatically sliding the entire strike plate over the latch hook.

The invention also relates to a method for unlatching a door using the automated strike.

In particular, it relates to an automatically operable strike, which functions with existing manual latches.

The present invention relates to the field of doors and more particularly to an automated strike assembly for a sliding door.

The striker includes a striker base from which at least one striker pin extends.

At least in its "locked" position, the locking unit (3, 4, 5, 6) inhibits automatic opening of the locking mechanism (1, 2).

The self locking door may include a door, a lock located on the door, a strike plate, wherein the strike plate controls the lock, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user and wherein the sensor controls the lock.

The striker portion can be of a pin striker type, such as a mushroom head lug, or a loop striker type, such as a hook-shaped striker.

The powered striker mechanism may include a striker and a drive mechanism.

As for the Forte Koup SX, it’s only available with an automatic transmission, which spoils the fun.

The power striker apparatus (20) can include a striker (22) mounted on one of the frame and the closure.

The invention also relates to a strike plate arrangement (1) comprising an open strike plate (5) in combination with an adapter device (3).