EP0162062A4 - Improved padlock. - Google Patents

Improved padlock.

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Publication number
EP0162062A4
EP0162062A4 EP19840903936 EP84903936A EP0162062A4 EP 0162062 A4 EP0162062 A4 EP 0162062A4 EP 19840903936 EP19840903936 EP 19840903936 EP 84903936 A EP84903936 A EP 84903936A EP 0162062 A4 EP0162062 A4 EP 0162062A4
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Prior art keywords
padlock
lock
cylindrical body
rotatable
annular covering
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EP19840903936
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0162062A1 (en
Inventor
Garry Coccetti
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Individual
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B67/00—Padlocks; Details thereof
    • E05B67/38—Auxiliary or protective devices

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an improved padlock.
  • Existing padlocks are substantially made as shown in figure 1 having a hardened locking arm 1 with a brass body
  • the locking arm is axially moveable within a bore 4 and is lockingly held in a second bore 5 by a locking bolt 6 which is released by a key operated tumbler 7.
  • the lock can be destroyed by the body of the lock being - gripped in a spanner or like tool along its long sides and the lock twisted rupturing the walls of the lock at 3 and/or 3' .
  • the present invention seeks to ameliorate this problem by providing a padlock which has a body substantially cylindrical in shape with a rotatable outer annular covering enclosing the cylindrical wall of the body.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a schematic representation of one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view through figure 2.
  • the body 8 of the lock is cylindrical in shape.
  • the areas of weakness 3 and 3' still remain.
  • a rotatable outer layer 9 encloses the padlock body.
  • This rotatable outer layer 9 is preferably mounted on two races 10 and 11 of ball bearings with top and bottom seals 12. The outer layer can extend over the top of the body or the top and the bottom of the body as shown in figure 3 so as to add extra protection to the lock.

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  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)
  • Refuge Islands, Traffic Blockers, Or Guard Fence (AREA)
  • Rolling Contact Bearings (AREA)

Abstract

A padlock which improves protection against rupturing of the padlock barrel. The padlock body (8) is cylindrical in shape and has a rotatable outer layer (9) so as to prevent any torsion being applied to the section of the body (8) containing the locking bolt (6).

Description

IMPROVED PADLOCK The present invention relates to an improved padlock. Existing padlocks are substantially made as shown in figure 1 having a hardened locking arm 1 with a brass body
2 of a substantially narrow rectangular cross-section. The locking arm is axially moveable within a bore 4 and is lockingly held in a second bore 5 by a locking bolt 6 which is released by a key operated tumbler 7.
As the locking arm is hardened steel and the body brass, areas of weakness at 3 and 3' are formed. Therefore the lock can be destroyed by the body of the lock being - gripped in a spanner or like tool along its long sides and the lock twisted rupturing the walls of the lock at 3 and/or 3' .
The present invention seeks to ameliorate this problem by providing a padlock which has a body substantially cylindrical in shape with a rotatable outer annular covering enclosing the cylindrical wall of the body.
The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a schematic representation of one embodiment of the present invention; and
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view through figure 2. To provide a lessened chance of purchase by a spanner or such tools the body 8 of the lock is cylindrical in shape. However, the areas of weakness 3 and 3' still remain. To overcome this problem a rotatable outer layer 9 encloses the padlock body. This rotatable outer layer 9 is preferably mounted on two races 10 and 11 of ball bearings with top and bottom seals 12. The outer layer can extend over the top of the body or the top and the bottom of the body as shown in figure 3 so as to add extra protection to the lock.
With the outer layer being rotatable no purchase will be obtainable on the lock body and hence the security of the lock is improved.
Therefore the lock cannot be simply destroyed by a spanner or like tool, which can be easily hid on a person.
It should be obvious that modificatons can be made to the lock as described without departing from the scope or ambit of the present invention.

Claims

THE CLAIMS :
1. A padlock having a substantially cylindrical body with a rotatable outer annular covering, enclosing the cylindrical wall of the body.
2. A padlock according to claim 1, wherein said annular covering is mounted and rotatable on the cylindrical body by means of two races of ball bearings, located intermediate two annular seals.
3. A padlock according to claim 2, wherein said outer annular covering at its top end has an inwardly extending lip overhanging the cylindrical body.
4. A padlock according to claim 3, wherein said outer annular covering at its lower end has an inwardly extending lip overhanging the cylindrical body.
EP19840903936 1983-11-04 1984-10-26 Improved padlock. Withdrawn EP0162062A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
AU2215/83 1983-11-04
AUPG221583 1983-11-04

Publications (2)

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EP0162062A1 EP0162062A1 (en) 1985-11-27
EP0162062A4 true EP0162062A4 (en) 1987-09-02

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EP19840903936 Withdrawn EP0162062A4 (en) 1983-11-04 1984-10-26 Improved padlock.

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EP (1) EP0162062A4 (en)
JP (1) JPS61500368A (en)
WO (1) WO1985001981A1 (en)

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US7227467B2 (en) 2003-10-29 2007-06-05 Display Technologies, Inc. Anti-theft tag
US7518521B2 (en) * 2003-10-29 2009-04-14 Display Technologies, Inc. Rotating anti-theft tag

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CH474653A (en) * 1967-06-22 1969-06-30 Niilola Armas K Door locking device
FR2415184A1 (en) * 1978-01-23 1979-08-17 Frank Roger Protective sleeve for cylinder lock - comprises cylindrical cup with keyhole in base and externally flanged rim mounted to rotate without restriction

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US1577977A (en) * 1924-06-23 1926-03-23 Yale & Towne Mfg Co Padlock
GB1365684A (en) * 1970-11-26 1974-09-04 Itw Ltd Padlock covers and padlocks with covers or cover blanks therefor
US3983725A (en) * 1973-02-21 1976-10-05 Manuel Larry N Padlock case
US3848440A (en) * 1973-02-21 1974-11-19 R Manuel Padlock case
US3863468A (en) * 1974-01-25 1975-02-04 Greta L Bach Security casing for padlock
US4297861A (en) * 1979-11-13 1981-11-03 Dykes James R Lock cover

Patent Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH474653A (en) * 1967-06-22 1969-06-30 Niilola Armas K Door locking device
FR2415184A1 (en) * 1978-01-23 1979-08-17 Frank Roger Protective sleeve for cylinder lock - comprises cylindrical cup with keyhole in base and externally flanged rim mounted to rotate without restriction

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
See also references of WO8501981A1 *

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EP0162062A1 (en) 1985-11-27
JPS61500368A (en) 1986-03-06
WO1985001981A1 (en) 1985-05-09

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