JP3215036U - Locking device for carry case - Google Patents

Abstract

There is provided a locking device for a carry case having a dial lock, a TSA lock, and a lock mechanism that can be locked / unlocked using a user key. A TSA lock unit 4 configured to be locked and unlocked using a master key, and a dial lock unit 6 configured to be locked and unlocked using a dial. The user key lock unit 10 is configured to be locked and unlocked by the user key 14, and includes a key hole 16 and a lid 12 that can shield the key hole 16. The user key lock unit 10 is configured so that the locked state by the dial lock unit 6 can be unlocked by the user key 14. [Selection] Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a locking device for a carry case having a dial lock, a TSA lock, and a lock mechanism that can be locked and unlocked using a user key.

  With the development of transportation facilities, the opportunity to travel using carry cases is increasing, and various types of carry cases are provided according to the needs of consumers. Examples of the locking device for the carry case include a key locking type and a dial locking type locking device. For example, a dial lock type locking device that locks a dial number displayed on a dial according to a password without using a key at the time of locking is used.

  However, the dial lock type locking device needs to memorize the security code for unlocking, and when the security code is mistakenly memorized or forgotten. It becomes difficult to unlock. In addition, when another person such as a family member has to open the carry case instead of the user of the carry case, a situation may occur in which the carry case cannot be opened unless the party is present.

  In addition, at airports in the United States after the terrorist attacks, baggage inspection has been tightened, and the contents are inspected by opening the carry case by unannounced inspection. The use of TSA locks is increasing for bags such as cases. TSA locks have 11 types of master keys, and even if the carry case is locked with a dial lock etc., the TSA (US Transportation Security Agency) staff must unlock it using a special key (master key). Can do.

Utility Model Registration No. 3204243

  If you have a carry case locking device that is configured to unlock the dial lock using a user key, if you accidentally memorize the password for the dial or forget the password Is also convenient because it can be unlocked. However, if the surface of the locking device has two key holes, that is, a key hole for a master key and a key hole for a user key, TSA approval cannot be obtained. Therefore, especially when traveling to the United States, it is necessary to hide the keyhole for the user key.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, a TSA lock unit configured to be locked and unlocked using a master key, and a dial configured to be locked and unlocked using a dial A user key lock having a lock part, and a user key lock part configured to be locked and unlocked by using a user key, the key key having a key hole and a lid capable of shielding the key hole A carry case locking device, characterized in that the user key lock unit is configured so that the locked state by the dial lock unit can be unlocked by the user key.

  In addition, the lid body is a sliding lid body configured to be slidable so that the keyhole can be exposed.

  Furthermore, the lid is biased in a direction to shield the keyhole by the biasing means.

The top view which shows one Example of the locking device for carry cases of this invention. The top view which shows one Example of the locking device for carry cases of this invention. The perspective view which shows the carry case which has a locking device by which the keyhole is shielded. The perspective view which shows the carry case which has a locking device with which the keyhole is exposed. The perspective view which shows the carry case of the state which the carry bar extended | stretched.

  The carry case locking device of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a TSA lock unit 4 having a key cylinder 2 configured to be locked and unlocked using a master key, and configured to be locked and unlocked using a dial. 1 shows a carry case locking device 1 including a dial lock unit 6. Further, the carrying case locking device 1 is formed with a latching hole 8 for latching a locking ring for a slider pull of a zipper for opening and closing the body side shell and the lid side shell.

  The carry case locking device 1 further includes a key hole 16 and a lid 12 that can shield the key hole 16, and a user key configured to be locked and unlocked using the user key 14. It is the lock part 10, Comprising: The user key lock part 10 comprised by the well-known technique is provided so that the locked state by the dial lock part 6 can be unlocked using the user key 14. FIG. In FIG. 1, the keyhole 16 is shielded by the lid 12 and is not visible from the outside.

  As an example of the carry case 18 provided with the carry case locking device 1 of the present invention, a model carry case 18 that opens and closes the body shell and the lid side shell using a zipper will be described. A type of carry case 18 may also be provided.

  In one embodiment, the lid 12 is a sliding lid 12 configured to be slidable in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2 with respect to the user key lock portion 10 so that the keyhole 16 can be exposed. There should be. In another embodiment, the lid body 12 may be a lid body 12 provided so that the keyhole 16 can be shielded or exposed by hinged opening and closing. In some embodiments, the surface of the lid 12 may be engraved or printed to indicate the position of the keyhole 16 for the user key.

  In one embodiment, when the user inserts the unlocking user key 14 into the keyhole 16 of the user key lock unit 10 and turns it in the unlocking direction (clockwise or counterclockwise), the lock by the dial lock unit 6 is performed. It is configured so that the state can be unlocked.

  FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of a carry case 18 equipped with the locking device 1 of the present invention. The carry case 18 includes a body side shell 26 and a lid side shell 28, and is configured to be opened and closed by operating the slider handle 24 of the zipper 20. Further, the carry case 18 further includes a carry bar 32 (see FIG. 5) and a caster 30 that are used when the user pulls the carry case 18 and moves, and a grip portion when the carry case 18 is held in the hand. And a side handle 34.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the lid 12 of the locking device 1 of the carry case 18 shown in FIG. 3 is opened. At this time, in order to unlock the lock by the dial lock unit 6, the unlocking direction (after the user key 14 for unlocking is inserted into the key hole 16 of the user key lock unit 10 without matching the dial number to the password) When the dial is turned clockwise or counterclockwise, the locked state by the dial lock unit 6 can be unlocked.

  FIG. 5 shows a state where the lock by the dial lock unit 6 is unlocked by the user key 14 and the zipper 20 is opened. That is, the user of the carry case 18 inserts the user key 14 into the key hole 16 of the user key lock part 10 and then turns it in the unlocking direction to unlock the locked state by the dial lock part 6. The locked state of the slider handle 24 that has been hooked on is released, and the slider handle 24 can be taken out from the hook hole 8.

  Then, the zipper 20 is opened by operating the slider handle 24 taken out from the latching hole 8 to move the slider 22, and the engagement between the body side shell 26 and the lid side shell 28 is released, and the carry case 18 can be opened.

  FIG. 5 shows the carry case 18 with the carry bar 32 extended. In one embodiment, a slide-type lid body 12 configured to be slidable with respect to the user key lock unit 10 is urged in a direction to shield the key hole 16 by an urging means. As the biasing means, a compression coil spring, a thin plate spring, a torsion coil spring or other suitable spring or a suitable rubber (thermosetting elastomer) can be used.

  As described above, the carry case locking device 1 is configured to be able to unlock the locked state of the dial lock unit 6 using the user key 14. In addition, a lid 12 that shields the keyhole 16 other than for TSA is provided so that TSA approval can be obtained. Therefore, the carrying case locking device 1 of the present invention provided in the carrying case can be used with confidence in overseas travel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Locking device 2 ... Key cylinder 4 ... TSA lock part 6 ... Dial lock part 8 ... Latch hole 10 ... User key lock part 12 ... Cover 14 ... User key (key)
16 ... keyhole 18 ... carry case 20 ... zipper 22 ... slider 24 ... slider handle 26 ... body side shell 28 ... lid side shell 30 ... caster 32 ... carry bar 34 ... side handle

Claims (3)

A TSA lock configured to be locked and unlocked using a master key;
A dial lock configured to be locked and unlocked using a dial; and
A user key lock unit configured to be locked and unlocked using a user key, the user key lock unit having a key hole and a lid capable of shielding the key hole;
With
The carry case locking device according to claim 1, wherein the user key lock unit is configured so that the locked state by the dial lock unit can be unlocked by the user key.   The carry case locking device according to claim 1, wherein the lid is a slide type lid configured to be slidable so as to expose the keyhole. The carry case locking device according to claim 2, wherein the lid is biased in a direction to shield the keyhole by a biasing means.

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