Patent ID: 6205826
Filing Date: 2001-03-27
Classification: E05B,F16K,Y10T

Abstract:
A lockout device for use with an energy controlling apparatus, such as a valve or regulator, having a rotatable shaft that may be manually set at a desired position to control the flow of energy through said apparatus, the device preventing further rotation of the shaft, comprising:a generally cylindrical handle body having an opening at its lower end for receiving the rotatable shaft and a second cylindrical opening in the upper end;a central bore connecting said lower opening in said handle body with the upper surface of said handle body and including a shoulder;a first locking mechanism mounted in and selectively engageable with said handle body, said first locking mechanism comprising a flat plate comprising at least one opening for receiving a personal locking device; anda second locking mechanism selectively engageable with said handle body and mountable on said handle body so as overlie the said first locking mechanism, said second locking mechanism comprising a flat plate comprising at least one opening for receiving a personal locking device;whereby said first and second locking mechanisms are rotatable such that said openings are in registry.