Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 14, 2014
Assignee:
Celestia Pty Limited
Inventors:
Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 15, 2011
Publication date:
May 3, 2012
Applicant:
CELESTIA PTY LIMITED
Inventors:
Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the cam (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 29, 2005
Date of Patent:
January 17, 2012
Assignee:
Celestia Pty Limited
Inventors:
Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims
Abstract: The invention provides a padlock assembly (10) which can be convertible between a “snap lock” configuration and a configuration where a key is required to lock the padlock. Padlock assembly (10) includes a cam (62) with asymmetrical driver engaging means (64). Cam (62) can be inserted in the padlock assembly (10) in either of two positions to provide dual functionality. The invention also provides the c am (62), a driver (50) and a shackle (36) for a padlock assembly.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 29, 2005
Publication date:
November 27, 2008
Applicant:
Celestia Pty Limited
Inventors:
Scott D. Cheevers, Michael G. Lloyd, William G. Sims