Patent ID: 6638006
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: F01D,F05B

Abstract:
A locking assembly comprising a locking device comprising a weakened region; a first article; a second article comprising a recess; the locking device being securable in a secured condition in the recess to lock the first article to the second article, wherein a force can be applied to the locking device to break the device at the weakened region to release the locking device from the secured condition thereby allowing the first article to be removed from the second article, said locking device including a body member and securing means to secure the locking device to the second article, wherein the weakened region extends across at least one of the body member and the securing means between a portion of the securing means and a portion of the body member and a force applied to effect relative turning movement of the first portion relative to the second portion will cause the first portion to shear relative to the second portion at the weakened region and to separate therefrom.