Abstract: A lock assembly (10) includes a first member (12) and a second member (14) including complimentary shaped protrusions (13) and recesses (15) that mate with one another. A locking assembly is housed in the first member (12). The locking assembly includes an electromechanical actuator (18) with a shaft (20) and a locking element (22) arranged to move along the shaft (20) between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking element (22) is formed with a recess. In the locked position, a locking bolt (16) passes through both first and second first member (12)s and a latch member (26) is received in the notch (28) but is not received in the recess of the locking element (22) so that the locking element (22) prevents movement of the latch member (26) and the locking bolt (16). In the unlocked position, the latch member (26) is received in the recess of the locking element (22), thereby permitting movement of the locking bolt (16).

Abstract: A lock assembly (10) includes a first member (12) and a second member (14) including complimentary shaped protrusions (13) and recesses (15) that mate with one another. A locking assembly is housed in the first member (12). The locking assembly includes an electromechanical actuator (18) with a shaft (20) and a locking element (22) arranged to move along the shaft (20) between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking element (22) is formed with a recess. In the locked position, a N locking bolt (16) passes through both first and second first member (12)s and a latch member (26) is received in the notch (28) but is not received in the recess of the locking element (22) so that the locking element (22) prevents movement of the latch member (26) and the locking bolt (16). In the unlocked position, the latch member (26) is received in the recess of the locking element (22), thereby permitting movement of the locking bolt (16).

Abstract: A multipoint lock including a locking mechanism adapted to selectively retract and extend at least one locking element relative to an elongate housing, wherein the locking mechanism includes an arm pivotally attached to a lock actuator and constrained to travel in a channel formed in a linkage device linked to the at least one locking element, and wherein in a first position of the lock actuator, the arm is at a first limit of travel in the channel and is pivoted in a first angular direction with respect to the lock actuator so as to be geometrically locked at the first limit of travel.

Abstract: A lock assembly for a weapon, the weapon including a sliding assembly as part of its firing mechanism, the sliding assembly sliding relative to a chamber that receives therein a round of ammunition fed thereto from a magazine inserted in a magazine well, the lock assembly including a padlock body that houses a lock therein, the lock adapted to selectively lock and unlock a padlock bolt extending from the padlock body, the padlock bolt being adapted for locking engagement with a portion of the weapon, a magazine-insertion member extending from the padlock body, and a blocking member extending from an upper portion of the magazine-insertion member, wherein when the magazine-insertion member is inserted into the magazine well of the weapon, the blocking member has a locking orientation in which the blocking member limits sliding movement of the sliding assembly so as to interfere with operation of the weapon.

Abstract: A multipoint lock (10) including a locking mechanism (16) adapted to selectively retract and extend at least one locking element (12) relative to an elongate housing (14), wherein the locking mechanism includes an arm (30) pivotally attached to a lock actuator (20) and constrained to travel in a channel formed in a linkage device (32) linked to the at least one locking element, and wherein in a first position of the lock actuator, the arm is at a first limit of travel in the channel and is pivoted in a first angular direction with respect to the lock actuator so as to be geometrically locked at the first limit of travel.

Abstract: A lock (10) comprising a lock body (12) defining a top surface (14) and a bottom surface (16), the lock body (12) having a bore (18) formed therein extending from the top surface (14) to a location spaced from the bottom surface (16), a key-operated lock cylinder (20) located in the bore (18) and having a keyway opening (22) facing the bottom surface (16), a key entry aperture (24) being formed in the bottom surface (16) for permitting insertion of a key therethrough into engagement with the keyway opening (22) of the cylinder (20) and being sized so as not to permit the cylinder (20) to pass therethrough, a shackle (26), a locking mechanism located in the lock body (12) and being operated by the lock cylinder (20) for locking the shackle (26), characterized by a multifunctional lock top protector element (60) mounted onto the top surface (14) of the lock body (12), the multifunctional lock top protector element (60) being apertured to accommodate the shackle (26) and to surround at least a portion thereof, t