Patent ID: 6708533
Filing Date: 2004-03-23
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A padlock comprising:a lock body that defines a chamber bounded by an inner peripheral surface of the lock body, a fixing unit that is located in the chamber of the lock body and has an outer peripheral surface that substantially matches the inner peripheral surface of the lock body, the fixing unit being detachably fixed to the lock body and defining a cavity that is substantially completely laterally bounded by lateral guiding surfaces and is axially bounded by an end surface, a lock shackle mounted in the lock body and movable relative to the lock body between a locking position and a releasing position, a bolt element in the lock body for selectively securing and releasing the lock shackle in its locking position, and a cylinder lock mechanism for controlling the bolt element, the cylinder lock mechanism being located at least partially in the cavity of the fixing unit and substantially completely surrounded laterally by the lateral guiding surfaces of the fixing unit, the lock mechanism having an end surface that is presented towards the end surface of the fixing unit and having lateral surfaces that are presented towards the lateral guiding surfaces of the fixing unit, whereby the fixing unit provides both axial and radial support for the lock mechanism.