Retractable cable lock

Details Retractable cable lock Retractable cable lock

1983-07-18

1985-10-01

Smith, Gary L.

Locks

Portable

Padlocks

70303R, 2421072, 2421076, E05B 3706

Patent

active

045438064

ABSTRACT:
A portable, hand-holdable, retractable cable lock includes a cable-carrying spool rotatably mounted within a casing. The cable extends through the casing and its free end may be locked to the casing to provide a theft deterrent. A coil spring within the casing applies a retracting force on the spool so that when the cable is unlocked and in an extended position the spring automatically rotates the spool to rewind the cable thereon. A ratchet mechanism permits free rotation of the spool in one direction to extend the cable, but prevents rotation of the spool in its other direction to rewind the cable unless disengaged.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3906758 (1975-09-01), Hurwitt
patent: 4037441 (1977-07-01), Ray
patent: 4044577 (1977-08-01), Horlacher
patent: 4086795 (1978-05-01), Foster et al.
patent: 4125231 (1978-11-01), Henderson

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