Patent ID: 8596103

Claim:
A permutation lock comprising a plurality of adjustment rings ( 22 a - 22 d ) which are rotatable about a common axis (D) to set a secret code and having a locking mechanism which has a blocking element ( 72 ), wherein the blocking element ( 72 ) is displaceable with respect to the axis of rotation (D) of the adjustment rings ( 22 a - 22 d ) in the axial direction from a blocking position and to a release position, wherein the adjustment rings ( 22 a - 22 d ) are rotationally operationally coupled to axially movable driver elements ( 32 a - 32 d ), wherein the driver elements ( 32 a - 32 d ) have axial elevated portions ( 54 ), with the driver elements ( 32 a - 32 d ) axially driving the blocking element ( 72 ) into the release position by rotationally bringing the elevated portions ( 54 ) of all of the driver elements ( 32 a - 32 d ) into alignment with one another, wherein the elevated portions ( 54 ) of the driver elements ( 32 a - 32 d ) are configured to be all brought into alignment with one another, only when a complete secret code is set.