Patent ID: 7140209
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A padlock constructed for providing two separate and independent locking means in a single, integrated construction, with a first locking assembly being controlled by a combination and a second locking assembly being key controlled, said padlock comprising: A. a housing incorporating B. locking means in the form of a shackle comprising a generally J-shape, incorporating C. a plurality of tumbler sleeves, each of said tumbler sleeves D. a plurality of dials each of said dials E. a key controlled lock assembly mounted in the second elongated bore of the housing and constructed for being responsive to a designated key member for enabling movement between a first position, wherein the shackle is in locked engagement, and a second position, wherein the shackle is unlocked and movable, said lock assembly comprising: a. cooperatively associated with the open zone of the shackle engaging collar and being vertically movable relative thereto for blocking the open zone when the plate member is in a first position and establishing the open zone when said plate members is in a second position, and b. controllably engaged with the second, substantially cylindrically shaped member for being vertically movable in response to the rotational movement of said second cylindrically shaped member, and incorporating a radially extending follower pin mounted in said cam slot of the second cylindrically shaped member for effectively causing said plate member to move vertically in response to the rotational movement of said second cylindrical member, whereby said plate member is controllably moved between its first, blocking position and its second, open position, thereby enabling said plate member to effectively block the pivoting movement of the shackle when in its first position and enabling the pivoting movement of the shackle when in its second position.