Abstract: The shackle assembly (10) has a lock gear (22) non-rotatably mounted to the shackle (11). Lock collar (45) has inwardly projecting lock collar teeth (51) that engage with the lock gear teeth (28A-28D). When the lock collar is moved toward the lock gear against the bias of spring (58), the lock gear teeth (28) move into the interior cavity (50) of the lock collar. This protects the teeth of both the lock gear and the lock collar at all times.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 14, 2004
Inventors:
Jacobus Eliza Hazenbroek, Jaco Gardenier