Patent ID: 8739583
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: E05B,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A lock, comprising: a cylinder with a locking tab extending axially from a distal end thereof; a rod mounted on the cylinder, and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position to lock and unlock the lock: the rod further comprising: at least one marked wheel rotatably mounted on the rod and cylinder, wherein positioning of the at least one marked wheel controls movement of the rod; the at least one marked wheel further comprising: an inner wheel rotatably mounted on the rod and cylinder, and including a ridge extending from an inner surface thereof, the ridge including a slot extending completely through the ridge at a predetermined position on the inner wheel; an outer wheel, rotatably mounted on the rod and cylinder outside of the inner wheel and including an outer surface with indicia indicating distinct positions on the outer wheel; a connector configured to fit substantially within the inner ring and including a resilient connecting element that engages the outer wheel such that the outer inner wheel rotates with the inner wheel; wherein the rod is slidable relative to the cylinder when the slot formed in the ridge on the inner surface of the inner wheel is aligned with the protrusion on the rod; and wherein the resilient connecting element is bendable from an engaging position in which the connecting element engages one of the receiving slots of the outer wheel and a resetting position in which the connecting element is not connected to the outer wheel such that the outer wheel is rotatable with respect to the inner wheel.