ES1064612U - Reusable padlock (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Reusable padlock, of the type that are formed by two elements: a main body formed by an upper plate (1) and another lower (2) and an arch (5), located between the two plates are located at least three openings : two of them (3) and (4) that allow to house the ends of the arch (5) and another one on its side (6) to receive a blocking seal (7) indispensable to ensure its closure; the arch (5) has two stops (8) and (9) where the arms of the locking seal (7) are housed in the closed position, characterized in that the opening (6) located on its side has a guide on its side upper (10) that has a double function as it serves as a rail through which the locking seal (7) runs, as well as because the arc (5) consists of a retainer tray (12) that prevents the opening of the padlock, the residue of the blocking seal (7) unused after use, may fall to the ground. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Reusable padlock

Object of the invention

The present invention consists of a padlock consisting essentially of two elements: a main body and a "U" shaped pin.

To proceed with the lock closure, a  blocking element that prevents accidental opening thereof and at the same time it serves to record if there is a Intentional but unauthorized opening.

This lock is susceptible to so many uses, as blocking elements we have since each time proceed to its opening, we will disable the blocking element lodged inside, having to replace it with another one to close it again.

Background of the invention

Different types of locks or seals that are used in multiple applications in which is not necessary a high degree of resistance, but of security, looking for record in the case of openings not authorized or frustrated attempts thereof.

Point out among others:

.- Utility model U-0265615, with application date June 2, 1982 entitled Precinct block security, consisting of a lock for sealing constituted by a main body that carries a loop of close with one of its solidarity ends, the other being free or releasable to form the closing loop, being in addition to action unilateral, that is, without the ability to disengage once closed.

.- Utility model U-0265779, with application date January 16, 1983 entitled Block padlock for sealing, consisting of a lock for sealing various elements, materials or devices, which once applied it is closed without the possibility of opening it, unless previously the desired breakage or not of the padlock occurs.

.- Utility model U-0279784, with application date February 22, 1983 entitled A precinct padlock type, consisting of a plastic body and a bow of "U" shaped wire.

.- Utility model U-0294709, with application date June 12, 1986 entitled Precinct of type lock and corresponding shackle, with a plastic body equipped with two cavities and a wire shackle.

.- Utility model U-0283759, with application date December 31, 1984 entitled Precinct, type padlock, perfected, consisting of a hollow body, provided with a central partition and a bent wire in the form of "OR".

None of the locks or seals presented It has the possibility of being reused and therefore the opening it supposes the destruction of the same, with which the use continued of this type of locks or seals supposes a high cost to the user.

Description of the invention

The proposed invention consists of a padlock consisting essentially of two elements: a body main and an arch, being necessary to ensure its closure the use of a lock seal.

In this sense we refer to that type of lock seals that are commonly used to be applied in closures configured by two elements and that in the coupling position has an access opening to the themselves by which the seal of blocking.

It would be capable of being applied for closure of the padlock, among others, the seal protected as a model of utility U-200500996 owned by this applicant and  titled "Improved Lock Seal". As it appears in your description, said seal presents the possibility of receiving any type of printing or engraving for identification as well It features two harpoon-shaped arms, ramp-shaped and a central grooving that favors the coupling of the arms in the moment of its application.

For the closure of the padlock, it is based on a similar closing device based on those included in the utility models: U-9103190 entitled "Closing device with seal", U-9601958 entitled "Seal for bags and the like" or National patent P-0421407 entitled "A closing device" and which are part of the public domain, for this purpose a lock seal must be introduced through the opening that appears in the body of the padlock, so that the arms in the form of harpoon of the locking seal, they are housed and coupled in the stops that the arch presents, preventing the main body, the bow and the locking seal from interacting, the accidental opening of the padlock and leaving a record in case of an intentional opening when the seal and have to be replaced by a new one which must necessarily include different numbering or
Print.

It also presents other peculiarities how:

1) Guide at the top of the opening side by which the lock seal is inserted and which helps to the introduction of the same, when doing the mentioned guide the function of lane through which the groove of the seal of blocking, preventing accidentally entering the seal for your unprinted face and therefore lose information that could appear in it.

2) A retaining tray consisting of the arch, located between the stops and that prevents when the lock is opened, disabling the blocking seal, the remaining residue is dropped of the same.

3) A collection bag located on the face opposite to the one that houses the lateral opening through which it is inserted the blocking seal and which aims to collect the waste after opening the seal.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1.- A perspective view is observed of the padlock in which the elements that distinguish it make up, namely: a body and an arch, likewise the opening located on its side, capable of receiving the seal lock for the lock of the padlock and the guide in the part upper opening.

Figure 2.- We appreciate a perspective view of the arc in which the stops whose function is to house are distinguished the arms of the seal, as well as the retention tray.

Figure 3.- An exploded view of the  padlock where you can see the upper plate of the body of the padlock, the arch, the seal and the lower plate of said body.

Figure 4.- Consistent in a view in perspective of the padlock where the bottom plate of the body of the padlock to which the collection bag is attached, as well like the arch that presents the retention tray.

Description of a preferred embodiment

From the commented figures, we can appreciate that the present invention consists of a padlock that presents the possibility of being reused as many times as necessary.

It has a main body, shaped by means of an upper plate (1) and a lower one (2), located between them there are at least three openings: two of them (3) and (4) that allow to accommodate the ends of the arch (5) and a third (6) located on its side, whereby a seal of lock (7).

The arc (5) has two stops (8) and (9), where the locking seal arms (7) are housed and coupled in the closing position, avoiding the recoil of the seal, which prevents unauthorized openings by being mandatory for opening, the destruction of said blocking seal (7).

The arch (5) is fixed to the main body at consist at one of its ends of a slit (11) that allows arc mobility (5) up and down in position open.

The opening (6), located on its side presents a guide in its upper part (10) that has a double function since which serves as a lane through which the blocking seal runs (7) and prevents it from being introduced by its unprinted face at be coincident with the groove of the blocking seal (7).

The arch (5) consists of a retaining tray (12) which prevents the opening of the padlock, the residue of the seal lock (7) may fall to the ground.

The padlock can alternatively present a collecting bag (13) on its back that has the function of collecting and host the residue after use.

Claims (2)

1. Reusable padlock, of the type of which are formed by two elements: a main body formed by an upper plate (1) and a lower one (2) and an arc (5), located between both plates at least three openings are located : two of them (3) and (4) that allow to accommodate the ends of the arch (5) and another one on its side (6) to house an indispensable seal (7) to ensure its closure; the arch (5) has two stops (8) and (9) where the arms of the locking seal (7) are housed in the closed position, characterized in that the opening (6) located on its side has a guide in its part upper (10) that has a double function as it serves as a lane through which the blocking seal (7) runs, as well as because the arc (5) consists of a retaining tray (12) that prevents the opening of the padlock , the residue of the blocking seal (7) unused after use, may fall to the ground. 2. Reusable padlock, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it has a collection bag (13) on its back which has the function of accommodating the residue of the blocking seal after use.