Patent ID: 6729167
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: E05B,E05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A key safekeeping device for fitting into a hole in a door, wall or like structure, wherein the device comprises:a first tubular element that has a first collar provided on an outer end thereof; a lock cylinder detachably mounted on said outer end of the first tubular element; a second tubular element which has a second collar and which lockably engages said first tubular element, wherein at least one of said first and said second collars is comprised of a separate ring-shaped part; wherein said key safekeeping device further comprises a blocking means blocking dismantling of said ring-shaped part, wherein said blocking means cannot be removed when said key safekeeping device is fitted and said lock cylinder is mounted, and said blocking means includes a bent or curved element which is fitted in a peripheral groove in the barrel surface of said second tubular element; and said ring-shaped part includes an internal aperture which receives said bent/curved element thereby preventing removal of said element when the key safe-keeping device is fitted in position.