Conical cable lock
US4681356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/51
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lock slidable in one direction over a cable, while locking against motion in the opposite direction over the cable. The lock includes a lock body having an axial opening with the cable receivable therethrough, the body further defining three slots radiating outwardly from the opening with each of the slots having an outer wall tapered in the same direction. A disk is provided in each of the slots and is biased toward the direction of the taper of the slot outer wall. The outer periphery of each of the disks is beveled and/or has threads winding around the periphery.
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