A latch mechanism having a latch apparatus that is pivotally displaced about a latch axis and a cam device is that pivotally displaced along a transverse cam axis. The cam device is configured to operably engage the latch apparatus so as to at least assist in securing the latch apparatus in a locked position. When the latch apparatus is to be displaced to an unlocked position, the cam device may be pivoted about the transverse cam axis to a position in which the cam device does not impede with the pivotal displacement of the latch apparatus. The latch apparatus may also be configured to prevent the pivotal displacement of the cam device when the latch apparatus is in the unlocked position. According to other embodiments, the latch apparatus may be pivotally displaced about a transverse latch axis by the displacement of a latch link.

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

An exit device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of sensors and an electronic dogging mechanism. The exit device is configured to locally analyze sensor data to determine the security state of the exit device, report data to a management system via a wireless communication channel established between the exit device and the management system, and receive and process instructions to perform an electronic dogging operation.

An exemplary exit device includes a pushbar assembly, a remote latching assembly, and a coordination mechanism. The pushbar assembly includes a latch control assembly, and the coordination mechanism biases the latch control assembly toward its actuated state. The remote latching assembly includes first and second latch mechanisms, and the latch control assembly is operable to actuate the latch mechanisms. Each of the latch mechanisms at least selectively urges the latch control assembly toward its deactuated state such that the remote latching assembly exerts a variable deactuating force on the latch control assembly. The coordination mechanism selectively retains the latch control assembly in its actuated state, thereby selectively retaining at least one of the latch mechanisms in a corresponding actuated state. When the deactuating force exceeds a threshold force value, the latch control assembly and the latch mechanisms return to the deactuated states thereof.

A system to barricade a door from forced entry. The system includes a lower portion that preferably fits within a receptacle that is recessed into the floor when the anchor is deployed. The system can include electronics and communication circuitry to allow deployment of the system to be monitored by a monitoring system, which may be incorporated into an insert affixable to the system. The communication circuitry is configured to send a message, which can include identifying information and an indication of deployment, to the monitoring system, and may also be configured to receive and indicate alerts from the monitoring system. A Graphical User Interface at a monitoring computer in the monitoring system can display information about system deployment at a site being monitored, which may include a number of potentially deployable systems.

An exemplary closure assembly includes a swinging barrier, a pushbar assembly mounted to a first side of the barrier, a remote trim assembly mounted to a second side of the barrier, and a transmission assembly that extends at least partially through the barrier and couples remote trim assembly and the pushbar assembly. The pushbar assembly includes a latchbolt and a pushbar operable to retract the latchbolt. The remote trim includes a handle that is operably coupled with the latchbolt via the transmission assembly such that the handle is operable to retract the latchbolt. The handle is positioned above the pushbar such that a vertical offset distance is defined therebetween. The offset distance is selected such that a user having a height within a selected range of heights is able to actuate the pushbar assembly, but cannot actuate the trim assembly.

An exemplary exit device includes a pushbar assembly, a remote latching assembly, and a coordination mechanism. The pushbar assembly includes a latch control assembly, and the coordination mechanism biases the latch control assembly toward its actuated state. The remote latching assembly includes first and second latch mechanisms, and the latch control assembly is operable to actuate the latch mechanisms. Each of the latch mechanisms at least selectively urges the latch control assembly toward its deactuated state such that the remote latching assembly exerts a variable deactuating force on the latch control assembly. The coordination mechanism selectively retains the latch control assembly in its actuated state, thereby selectively retaining at least one of the latch mechanisms in a corresponding actuated state. When the deactuating force exceeds a threshold force value, the latch control assembly and the latch mechanisms return to the deactuated states thereof.

An exemplary closure assembly includes a swinging barrier, a pushbar assembly mounted to a first side of the barrier, a remote trim assembly mounted to a second side of the barrier, and a transmission assembly that extends at least partially through the barrier and couples remote trim assembly and the pushbar assembly. The pushbar assembly includes a latchbolt and a pushbar operable to retract the latchbolt. The remote trim includes a handle that is operably coupled with the latchbolt via the transmission assembly such that the handle is operable to retract the latchbolt. The handle is positioned above the pushbar such that a vertical offset distance is defined therebetween. The offset distance is selected such that a user having a height within a selected range of heights is able to actuate the pushbar assembly, but cannot actuate the trim assembly.