Patent ID: 6233984
Filing Date: 2001-05-22
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
A semitrailer cargo door locking system for use with a cargo door of the type having a hasp means, comprising an upper hasp and a lower hasp, for securing a door handle in a closed position, said system comprising, in combination:(a) a shackleless lock housing having a back surface, a front surface, and a bottom surface;(b) a first receiving means within said shackleless lock housing for receiving the hasp means; and(c) a locking means, comprising a locking bolt, disposed within said shackleless lock housing for locking, with said locking bolt, the upper hasp and the lower hasp within said receiving means;(d) wherein said locking means comprises:(i) a key-activated tumbler; and(ii) said locking bolt, coupled to said tumbler and structured and arranged to be simultaneously engageable with an opening in the upper hasp and an opening in the lower hasp; and(e) wherein said first receiving means comprises contour means for contouring said back surface of said shackleless lock housing to receive the hasp means into a position of engageability with said locking bolt.