Abstract: A padlock comprises: a casing; a shackle having a free first end and a second end, the second end being pivotally connected to the casing; a locking mechanism received within the casing and limiting the axial movement of the second end of the shackle; a latching tube received and operative to be moved within the casing; and a stop member driven by the latching tube so as to be moved between a first position where the first end of the shackle can be rotated by using the second end thereof as a center of rotations and a second position where the stop member prevents the first end of the shackle from moving, and the shackle and the casing co-define a closed loop

Abstract: A multiple function lock, which has dual, independently operated, locking mechanisms. In one embodiment, the multiple function lock is further comprised of a combination locking mechanism and a keyed locking mechanism. In one embodiment, the multiple function lock is further comprised of a gate mechanism for selectively securing and releasing a shackle of the lock.

Abstract: A travel padlock for securing an article comprises a housing having a shackle, a key lock and a combination lock. An indicator having at least first and second positions is moved from the first position to the second position upon insertion of an object longitudinally into a key hole of the key lock. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the indicator extends beyond the exterior of the housing when in the second position. In addition, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the shackle may be rotated to reset the indicator from the second position back to the first position. Furthermore, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the indicator may be reset from the second position back to the first position without rotating the shackle or unlocking the combination lock. Methods of making and using the padlock are also provided.

Abstract: A padlock having dual unlocking modes includes a lock body that has shackle and a combination locking mechanism, and a movable push button assembly on one side. The padlock may be switched to an unlocking condition by operating the combination locking mechanism so that users can depress the movable push button assembly to drive the shackle to unlatch. The movable push button assembly also has a key hole to receive a key when the combination locking mechanism is in the locking condition to turn the movable push button assembly and unlatch the shackle.

Abstract: A safety mechanism of a rotational tool includes at least a tool unit, a safety pivot with a long end part and a control device. The tool unit has a fixed shaft with a tail end. The safety pivot is disposed at the shaft with a perimeter having variable distance to the axis itself. The control device controls the safety pivot. The long end part of the safety pivot can resist the tail end of the tool unit from rotating during being disposed to face the fixed shaft.

Abstract: A padlock with a status indicator includes two locking units. The two locking units operate independently to execute locking and unlocking operations. The lock has a body that contains an indicator in the lock underneath. After the execution of the unlocking operation has been done sequentially, the indicator switches from an indication position to the other indication position. Thus through the window, which is formed on the body surface and corresponding to the indicator location, the indication positions of the indicator may be recognized.

Abstract: A bonding lock comprises a body and a connecting member. An end of the connecting member joins to a fixed object, another end connecting to the body and constructing a loop for locking objects. The body has a slot with a slot opening, and the connecting member enters the slot via the slot opening for quickly completing buckling after a loop is formed by the connecting member and the body.

Abstract: A hooking tool structure comprises a main body interconnected with a shackle, a press member pivotally connected to the main body, and an elastic biasing member; said shackle mainly formed by a fastener buckling with a movable member, so as to form an enclosed space together with the main body; wherein when the movable member is directly subject to a force, or interacts with the press member as the force is applied to the press member, one end of the movable member is disengaged from one end of the fastener and is pushed to a position where a hooking notch is formed; wherein the press member and the movable member are arranged in an unilateral pushing interaction, i.e. as the press member is pushed down by a force, it may push the movable member at the same time; however, when the movable member is pushed directly by a force, the press member will remain unmoved or stationary, and thus is laborsaving.

Abstract: A lock apparatus, including: a lock housing and a peripheral member detachably mounted to the lock housing, a combination lock mechanism and a resetable member provided in the lock housing, the combination lock mechanism having a lock shaft, at least one rotating sleeve engaging over the lock shaft and a dial wheel engaging over the rotating sleeve, wherein the resetable member includes a retaining portion that serves to lock the peripheral member that is attached to the lock housing, or to restrict the rotating sleeve from rotation when a user intends to set a new combination code by rotating the dial wheel.

Abstract: A locking device with dual locking mechanisms, comprising a lock body and a locking member having two inserting ends. The two inserting ends can engage the lock body separately to form an enclosed loop with the lock body to lock an article. Each of the two inserting ends can be moved respect to the lock body or be disengaged with the lock body to open a gap in the enclosed loop. Two locking mechanisms are disposed inside the lock body and can be operated separately to lock the respective inserting ends, thereby the locking device can be locked or unlocked by operating each of the locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A locking device with dual locking mechanisms, comprising a lock body and a locking member having two locking arms. The two locking arms can engage with the lock body separately to form an enclosed loop with the lock body to lock an article. Each of the two locking arms can be moved respect to the lock body or each other to form a gap in the enclosed loop. Two locking mechanisms are disposed inside the lock body and can be operated separately to lock the respective locking arms, thereby the locking device can be locked or unlocked by operating each of the locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A branched wire lock includes a trunk wire and a branch wire. The trunk wire has one end fastening to a coupling section to couple on an anchor object or a theft-deterrent object. The branch wire has a distal end fastening to a lock head to couple on a theft-deterrent object. It can overcome the problems of insufficient anchor objects and poor locations occurred to a conventional single cable lock. And it may be adapted to display site or actual facility conditions to adjust the connection method to meet theft-deterrent requirements when merchandises are displayed.

Abstract: A retractable wire lock includes cables or steel wires of different lengths to serve as connection members to couple with a first guarding member and a second guarding member, and a winding reel pivotally located in a casing to couple with and wind the connection members. The winding reel can adjust the length of the connection members according to actual requirements or fully wind the connection members for storing.

Abstract: A double locking device includes two identical sliders movable close to or separate from one another. The slider has a sliding dock and a latch lock located on the sliding dock. The sliding docks of the two sliders may be moved close to each other and the latch locks may be latched securely through movable hooks. The latch lock is controllable for switching to an unlocking condition or a locking condition. In the unlocking condition, the movable hooks may be moved to a separation position so that the movable hooks release the latching relationship. In the locking condition the two movable hooks cannot be moved in order to maintain the latching relationship and prevent the two sliders from being separated.

Abstract: A tool device includes a main body, a working piece and a locking mechanism. The main body is formed with a receptacle for receiving the working piece. The working piece is movably mounted on the main body and selectively moves between a first position of being received in the main body and a second position of being removed from the receptacle and ready to use. The locking mechanism is mounted on the main body and changeable between a locking mode and a release mode. In the locking mode, the working piece cannot be moved from the first position to the second position. While, in the release mode, the working piece is free to move to the second position for use.

Abstract: A shackle lock that comprises a housing, a shackle further comprising a first end and a second end, a first connecting member formed at the first end, a second connecting member formed at the second end, a first shackle hole corresponding to the first connecting member, and a second shackle hole corresponding to the second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member passes through the second shackle hole when removing the shackle from the housing.

Abstract: A lock mechanism for latching a first object then coupling with a second object includes a case, a first shackle and a second shackle. The case includes a bolt assembly. The first shackle may be selectively coupled with the case to form a closed boundary with the case and latch the first object at a latch position, and unfasten the closed boundary at a release position. At the latch position, the first shackle is latched and anchored by the bolt assembly. The second shackle is movably mounted on the case and may latch the second object at a first position and release the second object at a second position.