Locking head for a cable lock
US6481250B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7638
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking head is composed of a body and a casing. The body has a locking core with a keyhole. A locking hole is defined at an outer periphery of the body. The casing is composed of a housing and an end cover. The body is inserted into the housing through a large opening in one end of the housing and the housing has an small opening defined in the other end. A latch opening is defined through the housing and aligns with the locking hole. A plurality of catches is formed in housing and extends out from the large opening. The end cover has a hole aligned with the keyhole and a plurality of slots defined in an inner wall. The catches are respectively attached to the slots to attach the end cover to the housing and securely hold the body in the casing.
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