WO2024018110A2

WO2024018110A2 - Adjustable padlock, security receptacle and system

Info

Publication number: WO2024018110A2
Application number: PCT/ES2023/070471
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fernando Guerra Iribarren
Original assignee: Fernando Guerra Iribarren
Priority date: 2022-07-20
Filing date: 2023-07-20
Publication date: 2024-01-25
Also published as: WO2024018110A3

Abstract

Adjustable padlock, security receptacle and system. The present invention relates to a locking device which can be securely adjusted on an object to prevent a padlock from being able to become separated from the object unless a specific combination of a combination mechanism incorporated in the padlock is used and releases the padlock without requiring the use of keys. Said object is preferably a security receptacle formed by a flexible mesh which preferably incorporates an internal covering and an external covering consisting of fabric or another flexible material making it look like a bag, backpack or sack. The mesh is preferably made of steel and is molded and treated to have the shape of the receptacle, i.e., a bag, sack or backpack. The combination of the adjustable padlock and receptacle forms a receptacle system with a security lock.

Description

DESCRIPTION

ADJUSTABLE PADLOCK, SECURITY CONTAINER AND SYSTEM

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, adjustable padlock, relates to a locking device that can be securely adjusted on an object to prevent the padlock from being separated from said object unless a specific combination of a combination mechanism incorporated in the lock is used. padlock and release the padlock without requiring the use of keys. The padlock is especially applicable to objects in the form of bag or backpack-type containers, to prevent the opening of these by people other than them and at the same time allow, through a means of fastening in the form of cable, thread or chain, attaching the padlock and therefore said container, to a structure independent or external to the object. An example of a container, also the object of the present invention, is one that is usually rectangular or cylindrical in shape, for storing personal objects, which can be carried by hand, on the shoulder or on the back and which is open on one side. and allows you to store and transport said personal items safely, for example, when the owner is away and does not want to carry them with them on the beach, at a party, or anywhere else. The container object of the invention is made up of a flexible mesh that, preferably, incorporates an internal coating and an external coating of fabric or other flexible material, for example, fabric, leather, paper, etc., which gives it the appearance of a bag, backpack or sack, common, for example, a beach bag. The mesh is preferably made of steel and is molded and treated to have the shape of the container, that is, a bag, sack or backpack. The internal and external coatings can be of the same or different material, or a combination of materials. This mesh provides the container with sufficient strength so that it cannot be easily broken, especially with cutting tools. Likewise, the padlock can also be used to attach to other objects, in addition to containers, for example, a bicycle, a scooter or a motorcycle, to attach them to an independent or external structure.

The padlock comprises a hollow body in the form of a casing that houses a combination mechanism that locks and unlocks, or releases, the movement of a cable, preferably of steel, or other resistant filiform element, which defines at one end of the casing a loop of variable length suitable for closing on an element. For example, in the case of a container, the cable can constrict the mouth of the container after inserting said mouth inside the loop defined by the cable and in the case of a bicycle or scooter the cable can constrict and close on the pedal crank or the frame tube respectively, after introducing said crank or the tube inside the loop . As mentioned, to attach the padlock to an independent or external structure, in addition to the object, it preferably has a fastening means in the housing to be able to attach it to some external or independent structure, whether fixed or mobile, this means being Fastening preferably a cable, chain, shear-resistant thread or similar.

The container is preferably provided, in an accessory manner and forming a security system, with a closure or security closure device, for example the adjustable padlock object of the invention, which prevents access to its interior, and as mentioned , in turn allows the container to be attached or tied to some element or structure, preferably fixed, by means of a chain, cable or similar means. In this way, the user can store their belongings inside the container, close it with a closure or closing device and secure it to a structure, to later move away from it for a time and ignore possible theft or theft.

The field of application of the present invention falls within the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of padlocks, closures and security mechanisms. Likewise, the present invention falls within the sector of the industry dedicated to the manufacture of bags and suitcases, at the same time covering the field of security systems for storing objects.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Multiple types of security closures and padlocks are known on the market to prevent the opening of all types of elements, among which those that, instead of operating with a key to open and close them, include a combination mechanism made up of a series of numbered rollers that, placed in a certain position, release a pivot or similar locking element that allows the closure to open.

The objective of the padlock of the present invention is another, specifically that of developing a closure that allows it to be adjusted and closed safely directly on an object, preferably the mouth of a similar flexible container, without necessarily having to have a zipper, flap or other closing elements that, in turn, must be secured to prevent their opening by third parties, although it can also be used for other uses mentioned above, such as holding a bicycle, motorcycle or scooter to a structure external or independent of the lock and the object.

Furthermore, the problem that exists when going to the beach or other places where belongings are usually left unattended is widely known, for example, when going for a walk or bathing, since there is a risk that said belongings are subject to theft, causing consequent damage to the owner, especially when it comes to keys, wallet, documents, mobile phone or other similar personal belongings.

To avoid this, users currently choose different solutions to avoid the theft of said personal belongings, for example, hiding them, leaving them in someone's care, using security boxes or payment lockers, among others. However, none of them provide a satisfactory solution since either they are not safe, or they consist of rigid, heavy and bulky elements, or they involve financial expense.

The desirable thing would be to be able to leave the belongings in the container in which they are transported, the objective of the present invention being a security container, in the form of a bag, backpack or sack, that allows the belongings to be kept safe against possible theft. simply attaching it with a chain, cable or similar to some element or structure, and preferably also fixed, for example, a tree or a bench, although it can also be mobile, such as a hammock or chair.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a padlock or security closure according to claim 1.

The padlock comprises a hollow body in the form of a casing, with a first and a second side, housing a combination mechanism associated with a locking system, which blocks or unlocks the mobility of at least one cable or filiform element, preferably of steel, which defines a loop. The combination mechanism is made up of a series of wheels with characters, preferably numbers, which, placed in a certain position, determining a password or key, allow a cable to slide through the padlock casing. This combination mechanism can incorporate different locking systems and is an alternative to a mechanism that requires the use of a key. When the combination mechanism unlocks the locking system (character wheels determine the password) the cable is allowed to slide through the housing to extend the length of the loop formed by the cable. On the contrary, if the system is locked, the character wheels do not determine the password or key and the locking system prevents the previous sliding of the cable, but does allow the sliding of the cable to reduce loop length.

The cable is attached to the casing on both sides thereof, the cable determining a loop on the outside of a first side of the casing and showing a free end of the cable on the outside of the second side of the casing. On the first side of the casing, the cable is attached in a fixed manner before leaving it and re-enters the casing on said first side, the cable being attached to the casing in a mobile manner, determined by the loop of variable length, to , after crossing said casing, the cable emerges from the second side thereof, also being fixed to the casing in a mobile manner before the free end emerges to the outside. Inside the housing, between both sides, there is a combination mechanism that blocks and unlocks the movement of the cable through the interior of the housing.

Therefore, when the combination mechanism is unlocked, movement of the cable is allowed so that, when pulled from one side or the other, that is, from the first side of the housing where the cable defines the loop or from the second side of the casing where the free end of the cable is located, the length of the loop and therefore the diameter of the adjustable frame that forms said loop can be expanded or reduced, thus being able to pass the mouth of the bag or introduce another object or part of an object inside the loop. To reduce the diameter of the loop and be able to constrict it over the bag or object, it is necessary to pull the free end of the cable that emerges from the second side of the casing. Once constrained on the bag or object, it will not be possible to release the lock from said bag or object, unless the combination mechanism is unlocked by entering its password.

Likewise, the combination mechanism of the padlock comprises a pivot through which the cable slides, a lever at one end of said pivot, a first spring at said end, wheels with characters associated with wheels that are crossed by the pivot, a first type of pushers housed in holes in the impellers and a second spring in contact with a second type of pusher, and a locking system that associates the cable and the pivot, so that depending on the position of the wheels with characters The locking system allows the cable to slide in one or two directions.

Thus, when the wheels with characters are placed in a predetermined position, the impellers rotate causing the alignment of the pushers between the lever and the second spring, so that the force of said second spring moves the pushers which in turn push the lever and therefore the pivot, overcoming the force exerted by the first spring and allowing the cable to slide to extend the length of the loop when the cable is separated from the locking system. The locking system preferably comprises elements that prevent the cable from sliding when pressed. Said elements are preferably toothed wedges, or toothed cylinders, that move slightly on diametrically opposite sides of the cable to tighten or not tighten it. The movement of said clamping elements is determined by the movement of the pivot.

The combination mechanism also includes, so that the user can determine the password or key by moving the wheels with characters, an eccentric associated with the impellers and a guide disc, compressed by springs between the guide disc and the casing, so that the rotation of the eccentric pushes the impellers and the guide disc, compressing the springs and releasing the wheels with characters with the displacement of the impellers. After the previous movement, these wheels with characters can be turned to change the password of the padlock while the wheels remain firm in one position thanks to the internal displacement of the pushers. Finally, the eccentric is rotated back to its initial position, and with the force of the springs the guide disc and the impellers are pushed. The housing includes a hole to access a housing in the eccentric using a key.

As mentioned, said padlock or security closure is designed, mainly, to prevent the opening of a container, bag, backpack or similar, by incorporating the combination mechanism that does not require the use of keys, and at least the adjustable loop. suitable for constricting the mouth of the container. Preferably, and to make it difficult to tear the container, bag or backpack type, it is formed with a steel mesh structure that, preferably, incorporates an internal and external covering of fabric or other flexible material that gives it the appearance of a bag or ordinary backpack. Thus, the container is sufficiently resistant so that it cannot be easily broken even with tools, allowing the user to secure their belongings against possible theft once closed with the padlock and attached to some external structure. Likewise, said loop can be constrained on any other object or part of an object that allows its introduction into the loop.

The padlock also preferably comprises a fastening means, preferably on its second side to be able to tie the padlock, and thus also the object to which it is attached, to some fixed or mobile structure, for example, a fixed umbrella, a hammock , a tree, a street lamp or other structure. The fastening means is preferably attached to a cable, chain or similar that will allow the padlock to be tied to said fixed or mobile structure. This construction could also incorporate a fastening means, as described above, at another point on the housing body other than the second side. Thus, a second object of the invention is a safety container, according to claim 10. Specifically, the safety container comprises a flexible mesh, preferably made of steel cable or resistant thread, shaped with the shape of the container, bag, backpack or bag, said container presenting at least two defined areas: a first area that determines the housing of the container, and a second area, located in the opening of the container, consisting of a grease of the mesh and that determines the mouth itself. of the container, said mesh also having an internal coating that defines the interior of the housing and an external coating that defines the exterior and appearance of the container.

Preferably the first zone and the second zone are located on opposite sides of the container, more preferably the first zone at the lower end of the container and the second zone at the upper end thereof.

The closure of the container is carried out below the mouth, that is, below the fattening of the mesh, determining a third zone, when the container is closed, which consists of a narrowing of the housing mesh and determines a neck in the mouth of said container, so that said narrowing is arranged between the first housing area of the container and the third area or fattening of the mesh.

The container that is the object of the invention is designed to be able to store personal objects safely, for example, when the owner is away and does not want to transport them with him to the beach or other place where they could be susceptible to theft. Said container, in the form of a bag, backpack or sack, comprises a flexible mesh structure formed by cables, wires or threads of a resistant material, preferably steel or Kevlar, said cables, wires or threads being intertwined or configured to determine the mesh. . The material of said mesh provides sufficient resistance to the container so that it cannot be easily broken, even with the use of scissors or other cutting tools. This resistance will be determined by its material, so that in the case of a steel mesh, the type of steel used will determine the resistance of the container.

As mentioned, the flexible steel mesh structure determines an interior housing that is accessed, through the mouth or opening, to introduce or extract personal objects such as identification, cards, mobile phone, keys, books, among others. . The flexible mesh can be in the form of a bag, sack, backpack or similar. By narrowing the mouth that defines the third zone or neck of the mesh when the container is closed, the complete closure of the container can be ensured by an additional safety closure, which forms said neck by surrounding the container below the greasing of the mesh of the container, so that once it surrounds said neck, it cannot be extracted due to the aforementioned greasing or second area of the mesh. Said lubrication or second zone, having a diameter greater than the narrowing of the neck or third zone, prevents the additional security closure from being extracted from either the top or bottom of the container. The movement of the safety closure is limited by the greasing or second area of the container and by the first area or housing of the container.

Thus, the container is preferably combined with a security closure, associated in turn with a chain or similar for attachment to some element or structure, preferably fixed, so that it allows the user to keep their belongings safe from possible theft when absent

The container of the invention has an internal and external covering of fabric or other flexible material that covers the steel mesh structure and gives the container the appearance of an ordinary bag, backpack or sack, for example, a beach bag. The internal and external coating material may be the same or different, and more than one material may even be used for either of the two coatings. The covering material can be leather, a fabric, a type of plastic or paper, among others.

In any case, in a preferred embodiment, the flexible body that makes up the bag has a bag configuration such that the mouth can be closed with the safety closure device that forms a narrowing area of said mouth and to which, In turn, you can tie the chain or a similar filiform fastening with which you surround some fixed or more voluminous element or structure, such as a fixed umbrella on the beach, a hammock, a chair, a street lamp, a tree, etc., to secure the container to it.

In relation to the locking device, any can be used, but it is preferable to use one that lacks additional locking means, such as a key, to avoid the user having to carry said key, with password locking devices being preferable. .

Preferably, the security closure device comprises a system that adjusts and closes on the container determining its neck, for example, an adjustable padlock with a steel cable, in accordance with the first object of the invention, which allows it to adjust and close throughout its development.

A third object of the invention is a system formed by an adjustable device or padlock, according to the first object of the invention, and a security container according to the second object of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complete the description of the invention and to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, some figures of illustrative and non-limiting nature are included in this descriptive report, as an integral part thereof.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the security closure object of the invention, specifically a padlock with an adjustable loop defined by a steel cable.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the example of the safety lock shown in the preceding figure, in this case represented with the housing open, showing the elements of the combination mechanism and the cable.

Figure 3 shows an exploded view of the padlock that is the object of the invention.

Figure 4 shows a partial section of the padlock that is the object of the invention.

Figure 5 shows a detail of the padlock cable locking system.

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a padlock object of the invention arranged on a bag, so that the mouth of the bag is inserted into the loop determined by the padlock cable.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the padlock of the previous figure with the loop constricted over the mouthpiece, thus ensuring the closure of the bag. The figure shows the direction in which the lock cable should be moved to reduce the length of the loop over the mouth of the bag.

Figure 8 shows a padlock that is the object of the invention, with a bicycle pedal crank inserted in the padlock loop and a chain, attached to said padlock and by which it is attached to a bench.

Figure number 9 shows a perspective view of an example of the security bag object of the invention, represented in a closed position and with the external coating partially sectioned, so that the internal steel mesh structure can be seen.

Figure number 10 shows a top plan view of the example of the security bag of the invention shown in figure 9 with an alternative lock to that of the figures previous.

Figure number 11 shows a section view of the bag, according to the section A-A indicated in figure 10.

Figure number 12 shows a view of a container without external or internal coating that incorporates a security closure, alternative to the padlock object of the present invention, associated with the mesh of the container itself.

Figures numbers 13 to 15 show a representation of a bag object of the invention attached to different elements, specifically, to two hammocks, a bench or a tree.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Taking into account figures 1 and 2, a padlock (1) object of the invention is observed with a hollow body in the form of a casing 2, with a first and a second side. Said casing (2) houses a combination mechanism (3) that allows blocking or unlocking the mobility of at least one cable (4) or filiform element, preferably made of steel, that crosses the casing (2) and that defines a loop. (44) or adjustable frame on one side of said housing (2). Said cable (4) or filiform element is preferably made of steel or a similar resistant material that makes it difficult to cut.

One end of the cable (4) is attached to the casing (2) in a fixed manner at a first interior point (44a) of a first side of the casing (2) from which the cable (4) exits to the outside of said casing. (2) to subsequently, and after describing the loop (44), be reintroduced into the interior of the housing through a second interior point (44b) with respect to which the cable (4) moves or slides. The cable (4) crosses the casing (2) from said second interior point (44b) to a third point (44c) on the second side of the casing (2) where the cable (4) is also attached in a sliding manner with respect to the casing (2) to later exit the cable outside to its free end (44d). In this way, by pulling or pushing the free end (44d) of the cable (4), the cable (4) will slide inside the housing (2) causing the loop (44) to become smaller or larger, preferably in around an object to which you want to attach the padlock. The loop (44) can also be made larger, pulling the loop (44) itself so that the free end (44d) of said cable (4) located on the opposite side of the housing (2), second side, approaches to said casing (2).

Inside the casing (2), between both sides, the combination mechanism (3) is arranged that blocks and unlocks the movement of the cable (4) through the interior of said casing (2). The combination mechanism (3) comprises a series of wheels with characters (39) that, when placed in a specific position intended by the user to In order to determine the password of the padlock, they establish a succession of numbers, letters or other characters, which allows the sliding or movement of the cable (4) through the interior of the casing (2) and with respect to it or prevents said sliding. When the wheels with characters (39), preferably numbers, that is, numerical wheels, of the combination mechanism (3) do not show the password, because they do not collect the sequence thereof, said combination mechanism (3) allows the locking of the cable (4) preventing it from sliding inside the padlock in the width direction of said frame. This means that, if the password is not entered, it will only be possible to reduce the fence until the element you want to secure is restricted. To prevent said sliding of the cable (4), the combination mechanism (3) of the padlock can incorporate different locking systems (40).

In Figures 3, 4 and 5, a locking system (40) is shown that allows the cable (4) to be locked, for example, by means of a cylindrical locking pivot (30) that is pushed by a spring (31). The cable (4) is introduced inside the pivot (30), crossing it. This pivot (30) incorporates a housing (40) to house two toothed wedges (41), located one on each side of the steel cable (4). The housing (40) is inserted in a certain space in the housing (2). Said housing (40) is thus determined by four side walls with their upper base and lower base open. The housing (40) is crossed by the cable (4), thus determining an upper space and a lower space inside the housing. A toothed wedge (41) is inserted into each of these spaces, so that the toothed side of each wedge (41) faces the cable (4) while the opposite side contacts the cable (4), which incorporates the inclination of the wedge, it is in contact with the casing (2) as the aforementioned housing (40) is open at its upper and lower bases. The space of the housing (2) that receives the housing (40) of the pivot (30) has its contact surfaces with the inclined side of each wedge (41) also inclined and parallel to said inclination.

Thus, when the padlock is locked, that is, without indicating the password and with the pivot (30) towards the first side of the casing (2), the force of a spring (31) pushes the pivot (30) and to its the toothed wedges (41), compressing them, between the steel cable (4) and the casing (2). When entering the password into the combination mechanism (3), it goes into unlock mode, so that the pivot (30) is pushed towards the second side, compressing the spring (31) located inside the second side of the casing (2) and releasing the wedges (41) that act on the cable (4). Likewise, said wedges (41) can be replaced by other tightening or blocking elements, such as, for example, toothed cylinders. The pivot (30) is associated with the number wheels (39) of the combination mechanism (3), with preferably four wheels, so that, when operating said mechanism (3) by turning the wheels (39), the movement is prevented or not. sliding of the cable inside the casing (2). Each of these numerical wheels (39) has on its perimeter some numbers, letters, symbols or a combination of them, for example, from 0 to 9, so that a specific sequence formed by a number, letter or symbol of each of the wheels (39) determines the combination or password for opening the lock. The pivot (30) has the first spring (31) on the second side of the housing (2), the side from which the free end of the cable (4) exits, said spring being arranged in a housing (21) in the housing. (2). Likewise, the pivot (30) has at the end close to the first spring (31) a lever (32) perpendicular to said pivot (30).

The combination mechanism (3) comprises the aforementioned number wheels (39), each associated with an impeller (37). Said impellers (37) have a central hole (37a) for the pivot (30) to pass through, and another off-center hole (37b) for housing a first type of pushers (33b). The pusher of the first type (33b) of the impeller (37) closest to the first spring (31) can be in contact with the lever (32) of the pivot (30). The impeller (37) furthest from the first spring (31) is arranged in contact with a guide disc (36), and said guide disc (36) is provided with two holes, a central hole (36a) for the passage of the pivot ( 30) and an off-center hole (36b) and always aligned with the lever (32). Said off-center hole (36b) serves as housing and guide for a pusher of a second type (33a), which is longer than those of the first type (33b), the purpose of said length being the partial housing of a second spring (34 ). The guide disc (36) is not rotatable, unlike the impellers (37) and serves to keep the impellers (37) compressed with the number wheels (39) by the action of the force of at least three third springs (35). . Said third springs (35) are partially housed at one end in the guide disc (36) while the other end rests on the casing (2), thus leaving said third springs (35) compressed between the casing (2) and the guide disc (36).

The pivot (30) is piloted through the lever (32), so that, to release the locking system, specifically the wedges (41) in the housing (40) of the cable (4), said lever must be pushed. (32) towards the end of the pivot (30) next to the first spring (31), that is, towards the second side of the housing (2), by aligning it with the wheels (37) of the pushers of the first type (33b ). This alignment is achieved by entering the combination or password of the mechanism (3) and turning the number wheels (39). After said alignment of the phmertype pushers (33b), the force of the second spring (34), compressed between The second type pusher (33a) and the casing (2), overcome the force of the first spring (31) causing the pivot (30) to move when the first and second pushers (33a, 33b) push the lever (32).

The mechanism (3) also has an eccentric (38) to change the numerical combination or opening password of the mechanism (3) by rotating the numerical wheels (39). The opening of the mechanism (3) is equivalent to allowing the locking and unlocking of the cable locking system (4) in the housing (40) with the wedges (41). Through a hole (not shown) in a housing module, a key is used to access a housing (not shown) in a cylindrical projection (38a) of the eccentric (38) that allows it to rotate. The eccentric (38) is housed in a space (22) arranged in two of the modules into which the housing (2) is divided. In said spaces (22) of the housing modules, a housing (23) is incorporated for the cylindrical projections (38a) of the eccentric (38), which allows the eccentric (38) to be adjusted and guided between the housing modules. (2) for your turn. The eccentric (38) can only rotate when the first and second pushers (33a, 33b) are aligned with each other, so that when the eccentric (38) rotates, the impellers (37) of the number wheels (39) are pushed and unlocked. ), thus allowing the rotation of said numerical wheels (39) with respect to the wheels (37) and the consequent change of the password. Once the password has been changed, it is necessary to turn the eccentric (38) back to its original position with the use of the key, so that the guide disc (36) pushed by the springs (35) engage the impellers (37) of new to number wheels (39). Changing the password can only be done in the unlock position, that is, with the chosen password to be changed.

Figures 6 and 7 show the application of the padlock (1) object of the invention for closing a bag (10) with conventional closing and transport means preferably formed by a rope (12). Said bag has a lubrication at its mouth (11) whose purpose is to prevent it from coming out of the loop or frame (44) of the padlock (1). Preferably said bag has an internal steel mesh structure (not shown) that reinforces its security. To close the bag (10) with the padlock (1) object of the invention, the mouth (11) of the bag (10) is introduced into the loop (44) determined by the cable (4) of the padlock (1). ). If the diameter of the loop (44) is large enough for the mouth (11) of the bag (10) to enter it, it will not be necessary to enter the password into the combination mechanism (3) arranged in the housing (2). or succession of numbers that unlock the movement of the cable (4) through the casing (2) since the movement of said cable (4) to reduce the diameter of the frame (44) always It is possible by pulling the free end (44d) of the cable (4). If, on the other hand, the diameter of the frame (44) is not large enough for the mouth (11) to enter it, it will be necessary to enter into the combination mechanism (3) the succession of numbers that unlock the movement of the cable (4 ) in both directions to then expand the frame (44) by pulling it or pushing the free end (44d) and therefore bringing the free end (44d) of the cable (4) closer to the second side of the casing (2). . Once the mouthpiece (11) has been inserted into the loop (44), and to adjust it to said mouthpiece (11), the cable (4) must be pulled through its free end (44d) as indicated by the arrow. figure 7.

As mentioned, the padlock is preferably used to close a container, such as a bag or backpack, to store personal items safely and at the same time attach the container to a fixed or mobile structure, when, for example, the user of the container You do not want to carry it or personal items with you, for example, when taking a walk on a beach or similar.

Preferably, the housing (2) of the padlock (1) incorporates a ring or similar (5) for fastening a second cable, chain or similar element (6), preferably made of steel or any other resistant material) that allows the connection of the padlock (1) to an external element, or structure, in order to secure the padlock (1) and that subject to its loop (44) to said element or structure. Said second cable, chain or similar element (6) has a frame of constant diameter at the opposite end to that attached to the casing (2) to allow the padlock (1) to be inserted therein. This second cable, chain or similar element (6) can also be attached to the interior of the housing (2) in a similar manner to the first end (44a) of the cable (4) of the padlock (1), thus avoiding additional joints.

Figure 8 shows a padlock (1) object of the invention, inside whose loop (44) the pedal crank of a bicycle (50) is inserted. Likewise, this padlock (1) has a second cable, chain or similar element (6) associated with the casing (2) by means of which the padlock (1) is attached or tied to a bench (20) as an external element or structure to the padlock (1). This prevents the bicycle (50) from being stolen by someone other than the user.

Thus, taking into account figures 9 to 15, a bag (10) like the one shown in figures 6 and 7 above is described below. Thus, the container (10) of the invention, formed in a known manner from a flexible body that defines a housing for storing and transporting objects and may or may not be provided with handles for carrying it (not shown in the figures), is distinguished in that said body has internally a flexible mesh structure (100) made of steel or Kevlar, of sufficient strength so that it cannot be easily broken, even with the use of scissors or other cutting tools.

Said formed mesh (100) has at least: a first zone that determines the housing of the container, and a second zone, located in the opening (1 Oa) of the container (10) and consisting of a grease of the mesh and that determines the mouth (10a) itself of the container (10).

In the figures that show a closed container (10), in addition to the two previous areas, a third area is observed consisting of a narrowing of the mesh (100) of the container (10) and which determines a neck at the mouth of the container (10). .

Furthermore, preferably, the container (10) comprises an internal coating and an external coating (103) of fabric or other flexible material that covers the mesh structure (100), preferably of steel (100), preventing the mesh (100) from visible and giving the container (10) the appearance of an ordinary bag, backpack or sack.

Likewise, the container (10) preferably comprises a security closure (1') that prevents access to the interior of the bag (10) when it is placed and closed below the mouth (10a) of the bag (10).

In a preferred embodiment, the flexible mesh body (100) that forms the container (10) has a bag configuration (10) and the security closure (1 ') consists of a device that, when surrounding the bag (10) determines the third area or neck of the embouchure (10a). A chain (6) or similar filiform fastening can be tied to this safety closure (1') with which some element, preferably fixed, and/or voluminous, such as a fixed umbrella, a hammock (71), a chair, a lamppost, a bench (72), a tree (73), etc., to secure the bag (10) to it. In this way, the bag (10) cannot be opened or transported, and it is difficult to damage it to access its interior, leaving the user's belongings safe from theft.

In an alternative to the adjustable padlock or security closure object of the present invention, and which can be seen in Figures 9 to 15, the security closure (1 ") is a device that comprises, at least, one end provided with a system of claws (400), which open and close to embrace the container (10) thus determining the third area or neck below the mouth of the bag (10) and strangle it, the claw system being preferably linked to a numerical combination mechanism (3), avoiding the use of keys that must be carried by the user.

Figure 12 shows the mesh (100) of a container (10) object of the invention. with the safety closure (1 ') associated with the mesh itself (100) through the chain, cable or filiform fastening (6). Said cable (6) is attached to the mesh itself (100), preferably inside it. Thus, to secure the container (10) to an external structure, such as those indicated above, the aforementioned cable (6) will be passed through the external structure and then the safety closure (1 ') will be closed on the container (10) as has been mentioned above.

By means of this construction, the container (10) itself has the safety closure (1') incorporated in a separable, or inseparable manner, said closure (1') being able to be stored inside the container (10) when said closure (1' ) is not used.

In any case, other closure systems can be used with the container, such as a cable with a padlock.

Claims

1. Adjustable padlock characterized in that it comprises a hollow body in the form of a casing (2), with a first side and a second side opposite the first, which houses a combination mechanism (3) that blocks or unlocks the movement of a cable that crosses the casing from the outside of the first side, where said cable defines a loop, to the outside of the second side of said casing.

2. Padlock, according to claim 1, characterized in that a first end of the cable is fixedly attached to the first side of the housing from which it emerges and subsequently, after tracing the loop, is re-entered into the housing on said first side and after crossing the combination mechanism inside the casing, it emerges from the second side of the casing to which it is attached in a mobile or sliding manner, so that the loop becomes of greater or lesser length when the cable is pulled by one or the other. casing side.

3. Padlock, according to claim 1, characterized in that the combination mechanism comprises wheels with characters (39), which when placed in a certain position determine a password or key, which unlocks a locking system (40) allowing the cable to slide. through the casing to extend the length of the loop formed by the cable (4), while if the character wheels (39) do not determine the password or key, the locking system (40) prevents the previous sliding of the cable (4 ), but it does allow the cable (4) to slide to reduce the length of the loop. . Adjustable padlock, according to claim 3, characterized in that the combination mechanism (3) comprises: a pivot (30) through which the cable (4) slides, a lever (32) at one end of said pivot (30), a first spring (31) at said end, wheels with characters (39) associated with impellers (37) that are crossed by the pivot (30), a first type of pushers (33b) housed in holes in the impellers (37 ) and a second spring (34) in contact with a second type of pusher (33a), and a locking system that associates the cable

(4) and the pivot (30), so that depending on the position of the wheels with characters (39) the locking system allows or does not allow the cable to slide in one direction or two.

5. Padlock, according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking system comprises moving elements together with the pivot (30) on diametrically opposite sides of the cable (4) to exert pressure on it or not. Padlock, according to claim 5, characterized in that said elements are toothed wedges or toothed cylinders. Padlock, according to claims 5 and 6, characterized in that the pivot (30) incorporates a housing (40) to house two toothed wedges (41) determined by four side walls with its upper base and lower base open, the housing (40) being crossed. by the cable (4), thus determining an upper space and a lower space inside the housing, in each of which a toothed wedge (41) is inserted. Adjustable padlock, according to claim 4, characterized in that it comprises an eccentric (38) associated with the wheels (37) and a guide disc (36), compressed by springs (35) between the guide disc (36) and the housing (2). , so that the rotation of the eccentric (38) pushes the impellers (37) and the guide disc (36), compressing the springs (35) and releasing the wheels with characters (39) with the displacement of the impellers (37 ), being able after the previous movement to rotate said wheels with characters (39) to change the password of the padlock while the wheels (37) remain firm in a position thanks to the internal displacement of the pushers (33) and to finish, it is rotated again the eccentric (38) to its initial position, and with the force of the springs (35) the guide disc (36) and the impellers (37) are pushed. Adjustable padlock, according to claim 7, characterized in that the housing (2) comprises a hole to access a housing in the eccentric (38) using a key. Safety container (10), characterized in that it comprises a flexible mesh formed (100), of a cable or thread of a resistant material, which defines a housing with an access mouth (10a), with at least two areas: a first zone that determines the housing of the container, and a second zone, located in the opening (10a) of the container (10) and consisting of a lubrication of the mesh (100) that determines the mouth itself of the container (10), providing said mesh (100) in addition to an internal coating that defines the interior of the housing and an external coating (103) that defines the exterior and appearance of the container. Container, according to claim 10, characterized in that the internal and external coatings are made of at least one fabric or other flexible material. Security system, characterized in that it comprises a container according to any of claims 10 or 11 and a padlock according to any of claims 1 to 9.