Method for protecting a padlock, and a padlock cover device
US12258783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B17/002
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method is provided to protect a padlock from the environment, where the padlock comprises a padlock body comprising a cavity and an opening connecting the cavity with the environment, by using a covering device comprising a sealing device and a locking device, and by placing the sealing device against a first end of the padlock body by pivoting the sealing device in correlation to and towards the padlock body and placing the locking device to cover the sealing device and bringing the locking device into locking cooperation with the padlock body by pivoting the locking device in correlation to and towards the sealing device and towards the padlock body. Also described is a padlock body, a padlock, and a cover device.
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