Ringless meter lock

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2008-05-27

2008-05-27

Gall, Lloyd A (Department: 3673)

Locks

Hasp

C070S034000, C070S056000, C070S063000, C070S159000, C070S164000, C070S451000, C070S466000, C292S281000, C292S340000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11292332

ABSTRACT:
A locking mechanism for securing the cover of a thin-walled box to the box frame. The locking mechanism includes a clip bracket adapted to engage a wall of the box frame, a lock body adapted to latch to the clip bracket and engage the box cover, a locking member carried by the clip bracket and adapted to clamp the clip bracket to the box wall when the locking member is in a clamping position, and a pivotable actuating lever adapted to actuate the locking member into the clamping position. The locking member and the actuating lever can be implemented as a two-piece system comprising first and second pivoting members. Alternatively, the locking member and the actuating lever can be integrally formed as a one-piece system. The locking mechanism is capable of multiple mounting positions on the box without drilling, and uses a spring-loaded plunger assembly that allows for a quick, keyless, slam installation.

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