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Padlock cylinder retention

US10012010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2016
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05B67/24
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A padlock with a removable lock cylinder. A retaining member couples the lock cylinder to the padlock's body. In some embodiments, the retaining member includes a flange for actuating the retaining member between a retained position and a released position. The flange is accessible through an opening of the lock body when the shackle is in the unlocked position and inaccessible when the shackle is in the locked position.

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