GB2185519A - Padlock shield - Google Patents

Abstract

A padlock shield has a cover plate I which is permanently attached to a lock plate 2 provisioned with the holes 3 and 4. There is a tab plate 6 also with an elongated hole. This product when fitted in conjunction with a padlock to any normal retaining device will prevent the opportunist thief from breaking the padlock open by any of the aforementioned methods i.e. hammering, sawing, bolt cutting. The provision of the elongated hole 4 allows a range of padlocks to be used with the shield. The elongated hole in the tab plate 6 accommodates varying sizes of retaining devices. The invention offers itself for application to anything from a personal locker to a building. The padlock is easy to locate within the padlock shield and once fitted can be left in this position indefinitely offering protection to the padlock and securing device from the opportunist thief and the elements. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Padlock shield This invention relates to crime and security devices used in conjunction with any normal sized padlock.

Padlocks are one of the more widely used security devices in todays world of ever increasing petty/major crime rates. They can be applied to a variety of lockers, sheds, garages, buildings and properties with the intention of securing the property within from the hands ofthe opportunist thief.

Relatively inexpensive, padlocks offer a preliminary deterrentto the "would be thief" but to the more experienced and determined they can easily be removed, as many people have discovered to their cost.

All padlocks irrespective of size have a common weakness which is the groove manufactured during production in the 'U' clasp of the lock. This necessary inclusion in manufacture allows the padlock to be easily hammered or crow barred open by effectively breaking the lock atthe groove in the clasp.

Alternatively the padlock can be, with a little time and effort, removed from its securing role by sawing or bolt cutting the 'U' clasp in two using the respective tools.

According to the present invention there is provided a padlock shield comprising of a cover plate to which is permantly attached a lock plate. The lock plate is provisioned with a guide hole and an elongated holewhich allows adaptabilityofthe lock plate for varying sizes of padlock.

In conjunction with the padlock shield a tab plate is provisioned. This is adapted to be fitted in two ways over the clasp section of a hasp'n'clasp configuration depending on which way round the padlock is fitted.

The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows in actual size a 3rd angle projection ofthe padlock shield; Figure2 illustrates the padlock shield with a typical padlockfitted in readiness for application two a security device such as a hasp'n'clasp etc; Figure 3 shows the tab plate and its relative positioning over a hasp'n'clasp configuration; Figure 4 illustrates the correct positioning of the padlock shield and padlock prior to fitmentto the clasp; Figure 5shows a cut away drawing of the padlock shield correctlyfittedto a hasp'n'clasp configuration.

Referring to Figure 1 the padlock shield comprises of a cover plate 1 and a lock plate 2which are permantly secured to each other by means of welding, riveting or similar means (notshown).

Situated in the lock plate are two holes,the guide hole 3 and the elongated hole 4. The padlock shield is manufactured from steel of 0.32 cm thickness or of similar material specification.

Figure 2 shows the padlock shield fitted with a typical padlock 5, of size governed by the specific security device. The clasp of the padlock5 is first passed through the guide hole 3 and then back through the elongated hole 4. The padlock and shield are now readyforfitmenttothe door orgate securing device inconjunction with the tab plate.

Figure 3 shows the tab plate 6 of similar material specification as that of the padlock shield. The elongated hole is such so that the tab plate can be fitted to varying sizes of clasp configurations. The tab plate is lowered over the clasp as illustrated in Figure 3, tab uppermost. The tab may be positioned top or bottom in relation to the hasp'n'clasp (top position shown) depending on which way round the padlock and shield areto befitted i.e. left or right.

To fitthe padlock and shield the lock plate 2 is interposed between the clasp of the securing device and the tab ofthetab plate 6 (hidden detail) as shown in Figure4. The open end ofthe padlock isthen simply passed through the clasp of the securing device and the padlock is then snapped shut, therefore offering the padlock an all steel protection from undesirable interference and the elements as shown in Figure 5.

To remove the padlock 5 and padlock shield from the securing device simply unlockthe padlock5 and slip the padlock clasp free from the door securing device. The padlock5 and the padlock shield are now ready for refittment when required. The tab plate is simply lifted away from the hasp'n'clasp.

To remove the padlock 5 from the padlock shield to allow a different size padlock to be used simply reverse the procedure carried out during fitment.

1. A padlock shield comprising of a cover plate to which is permantly attached a lock plate. The lock plate is provisioned with a guide hole and an elongated holewhich allows adaptability ofthe lock plate for varying sizes of padlock. Also a tab plate fitted inconjunction with the padlock shield incorporating an elongated hole to facilitate fitment to the wide range of securing devices.

2. A padlock shield as claimed in claim 1 wherein a means of protection is provided on three sides of a fitted padlock bythe cover plate 1.

3. A padlock shield as claimed in claim i or2, wherein a means of protection is provided to the clasp of a hasp'n'clasp configuration, by the cover plate 1 and locking plate 2.

4. Apadlockshield as claimed in any preceding claim, fitted inconju nctio n with the ta b plate 6 is adapted by this means to arrest the lateral movement of the padlock shield when fitted in the manner as detailed in Figure 5.

5. A padlock shield substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 5 ofthe accompanying drawings.

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Claims (5)

**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Padlock shield This invention relates to crime and security devices used in conjunction with any normal sized padlock. Padlocks are one of the more widely used security devices in todays world of ever increasing petty/major crime rates. They can be applied to a variety of lockers, sheds, garages, buildings and properties with the intention of securing the property within from the hands ofthe opportunist thief. Relatively inexpensive, padlocks offer a preliminary deterrentto the "would be thief" but to the more experienced and determined they can easily be removed, as many people have discovered to their cost. All padlocks irrespective of size have a common weakness which is the groove manufactured during production in the 'U' clasp of the lock. This necessary inclusion in manufacture allows the padlock to be easily hammered or crow barred open by effectively breaking the lock atthe groove in the clasp. Alternatively the padlock can be, with a little time and effort, removed from its securing role by sawing or bolt cutting the 'U' clasp in two using the respective tools. According to the present invention there is provided a padlock shield comprising of a cover plate to which is permantly attached a lock plate. The lock plate is provisioned with a guide hole and an elongated holewhich allows adaptabilityofthe lock plate for varying sizes of padlock. In conjunction with the padlock shield a tab plate is provisioned. This is adapted to be fitted in two ways over the clasp section of a hasp'n'clasp configuration depending on which way round the padlock is fitted. The invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which Figure 1 shows in actual size a 3rd angle projection ofthe padlock shield; Figure2 illustrates the padlock shield with a typical padlockfitted in readiness for application two a security device such as a hasp'n'clasp etc; Figure 3 shows the tab plate and its relative positioning over a hasp'n'clasp configuration; Figure 4 illustrates the correct positioning of the padlock shield and padlock prior to fitmentto the clasp; Figure 5shows a cut away drawing of the padlock shield correctlyfittedto a hasp'n'clasp configuration. Referring to Figure 1 the padlock shield comprises of a cover plate 1 and a lock plate 2which are permantly secured to each other by means of welding, riveting or similar means (notshown). Situated in the lock plate are two holes,the guide hole 3 and the elongated hole 4. The padlock shield is manufactured from steel of 0.32 cm thickness or of similar material specification. Figure 2 shows the padlock shield fitted with a typical padlock 5, of size governed by the specific security device. The clasp of the padlock5 is first passed through the guide hole 3 and then back through the elongated hole 4. The padlock and shield are now readyforfitmenttothe door orgate securing device inconjunction with the tab plate. Figure 3 shows the tab plate 6 of similar material specification as that of the padlock shield. The elongated hole is such so that the tab plate can be fitted to varying sizes of clasp configurations. The tab plate is lowered over the clasp as illustrated in Figure 3, tab uppermost. The tab may be positioned top or bottom in relation to the hasp'n'clasp (top position shown) depending on which way round the padlock and shield areto befitted i.e. left or right. To fitthe padlock and shield the lock plate 2 is interposed between the clasp of the securing device and the tab ofthetab plate 6 (hidden detail) as shown in Figure4. The open end ofthe padlock isthen simply passed through the clasp of the securing device and the padlock is then snapped shut, therefore offering the padlock an all steel protection from undesirable interference and the elements as shown in Figure 5. To remove the padlock 5 and padlock shield from the securing device simply unlockthe padlock5 and slip the padlock clasp free from the door securing device. The padlock5 and the padlock shield are now ready for refittment when required. The tab plate is simply lifted away from the hasp'n'clasp. To remove the padlock 5 from the padlock shield to allow a different size padlock to be used simply reverse the procedure carried out during fitment. CLAIMS

1. A padlock shield comprising of a cover plate to which is permantly attached a lock plate. The lock plate is provisioned with a guide hole and an elongated holewhich allows adaptability ofthe lock plate for varying sizes of padlock. Also a tab plate fitted inconjunction with the padlock shield incorporating an elongated hole to facilitate fitment to the wide range of securing devices.

2. A padlock shield as claimed in claim 1 wherein a means of protection is provided on three sides of a fitted padlock bythe cover plate 1.

3. A padlock shield as claimed in claim i or2, wherein a means of protection is provided to the clasp of a hasp'n'clasp configuration, by the cover plate 1 and locking plate 2.

4. Apadlockshield as claimed in any preceding claim, fitted inconju nctio n with the ta b plate 6 is adapted by this means to arrest the lateral movement of the padlock shield when fitted in the manner as detailed in Figure 5.

5. A padlock shield substantially as described herein with reference to Figures 1 - 5 ofthe accompanying drawings.