Patent ID: 6263711
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A cable lock comprising:a cable having a first end and a second end;a latch assembly having a body provided with a first end that is connected to said first end of said cable;a latch bolt detachably inserted into a second end of said body and connected to said second end of said cable;a lock post rotatably mounted in said body for said latch bolt to be securely locked in said body;a cylinder securely mounted in said body and having a spindle rotatably mounted on one end of said cylinder;means for activating said lock post to rotate with said spindle to release said latch bolt;a twisting spring coaxially mounted on said lock post to provide a twisting force to said post; andtwo protrusions formed on one end of said lock post to hold one end of said twisting spring therebetween.