Patent ID: 6098434
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: B60R,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A convertible lock structure, comprising:a main body (1) including a lock core (11) received therein and operable by a proper key, the main body including a transverse hole (14) defined therein, a spring-biased control latch (12) having a first end received in the transverse hole (14) and a second end, the main body further including a latch rod (15) extending from an end thereof,a casing (2) for receiving the main body and including an end wall with an opening (25) through which the latch rod (15) extends, the casing further including a first positioning hole (22) and a set of positioning holes comprising two second positioning holes (23a and 23b; 24a and 24b), the second end of the control latch (12) being operable by the proper key so as to move between a retracted position inside the main body (1) which allows the main body to move in the casing and an extended position beyond the transverse hole (14) to retain the main body in position, andmeans (26) for returning the main body to initial position thereof,wherein one of the first positioning hole (22) and the second positioning holes is selected to receive the second end of the control latch (12), and whereinwhen the first positioning hole (22) is selected, the lock structure is in a locked status when the second end of the control latch (12) is received in the first positioning hole (22), andwhen the second positioning holes is selected, the lock structure is in a locked status when the second end of the control latch (12) is received in one of the second positioning holes (23b; 24b), and the lock structure is in an unlocked status when the second end of the control latch (12) is received in the other of the second positioning holes (23a; 24a).