Locking device for use with a projection lock and method for securing an object with a projection lock
US6505487B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/45
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A locking device (1) includes a first clip member (20) and a second clip member (40). The first and second clip members (20, 40) include a first and second clip base (21, 41), respectively. A first jaw (22) extends outwardly from the first clip base (21) whereas a second jaw (42) extends outwardly from the second clip base (41). The first and second clip members (20, 40) are connected together so that they may move with respect to each other between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) cooperate to form a locking loop (6). The locking loop (6) is adapted to fit through and lock with a locking feature (32) on an object to be secured. When the first and second clip members (20, 40) are moved to the open position, the first and second jaws (22, 42) are separated by an opening. This opening facilitates positioning the locking device (1) with the locking feature (32) to permit the first and second jaws (22, 42) to pass through the feature (32) when moved to the closed position. The locking device (1) further includes a receiver arrangement (10) located on the first and second clip bases (21, 41). The receiver arrangement (10)…
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