Double contact locking mechanism

Details Double contact locking mechanism Double contact locking mechanism

1976-09-15

1978-04-25

Wolfe, Robert L.

Locks

Portable

Padlocks

70 53, E05B 6706, E05B 6722

Patent

active

040856003

ABSTRACT:
A double contact padlock is provided wherein the locking pin thereof replaces the cam and pins of conventional padlocks and further engages both arms of the padlock shackle to form a high strength padlock. The locking pin bridges the shackle arms and axially rotates into and out of engagement therewith. In a preferred embodiment the locking pin rotates into slots in the shackle arms to secure the shackle. The padlock of the invention can be employed to lock structures, equipment and vehicles including cycles.
In another embodiment of the invention a padlock is provided wherein the upper or arch end of the shackles is of greater width and the lower portion of the shackle is narrower in width near the lock housing, to provide a protective shackle arm overhang at the locking spindle end of such lock housing.
Additionally, a bracket is provided which tightens around the fixed column of, e.g. a steering wheel of a vehicle. A padlock shackle fits over a spoke of the wheel and locks to the bracket, restricting turning of the wheel and securing the vehicle or other equipment.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1384590 (1921-07-01), Boltone
patent: 1618924 (1927-02-01), Hanton

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