Patent · US Expired

Padlock having a replaceable cylinder

US4404825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 1981
Grant dateSep 20, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/7661
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A stop disposed in the bottom of the shackle heel bore normally blocks movement of a pin holding the cylinder in the casing. Raising the stop when the lock is unlocked permits the pin to move away from the cylinder freeing the cylinder for replacement.

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