Hidden shackle lock incorporating a “key-in-knob” (KiK) cylinder
US8978426B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7661
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hidden shackle style lock is disclosed. The lock has a substantially cylindrical housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a curved side surface. The lock also has a first cavity on the bottom surface of the housing which extends part way along a thickness of the housing, and a second cavity on the side surface intersecting with the first cavity. The lock further includes has a hollow sleeve slidably attached within the second cavity. The sleeve has a first end face, a second end face, and a third cavity. The third cavity extends from the first end face to the second face and is substantially coaxial with the second cavity. A shackle is coupled to the first end face of the sleeve. A core member with a locking mechanism is disposed within the third cavity and coupled to the shackle. A driver member is located between the core member and the shackle and couples the core member to the shackle.
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