Abstract: A permutation lock comprises a housing into which is inserted a frame. The frame carries an axle on which a plurality of individually rotatable dials are mounted. The axle is joined at one end to the frame and extends longitudinally therefrom in cantilever fashion such that an opposite end of the axle is free of the frame. The dials can be inserted onto the axle over that free end, and the unit comprising the frame and the assembled dials can then be inserted into the housing.

Abstract: A combination lock adapted for securing skis, bicycles and the like, having a lock housing in which setting disks for setting a lock combination are rotatably supported and from which housing there extends fixed thereto, one end of a loop, the other, free end of which is insertable into an insertion channel in the lock housing and is engageable by the inners of the lock. In this respect within the insertion channel of the lock housing a latch is provided for catching the free end of the loop. The latch is seated, displaceable against spring biasing, on a setting-disk mounting shaft and, when the lock combination is correctly set, is disengageable, by a collar on the setting-disk mounting shaft which continues into an outwardly extending actuating button, by displacement together with the mounting shaft.

Abstract: The combination lock includes several encoding buttons, a latch plate is slidably movable between two terminal positions and has a plurality of locking pins; a plurality of lock disks each have on one side a radial groove for respectively engaging the locking pins or being disengaged therefrom, each disk further having on its outer side a diametrical groove in which respective slide locks are permitted to slide, an encoding release slide moves said slide locks; a plurality of gears are respectively connected to the encoding buttons and positioned for engagement with the slide locks, the gears are prevented from turning, thereby preventing the encoding buttons from being turned when the respective slide lock engages the gear and the locking pins are situated in the respective radial grooves, the gears are coupled to the lock disks when the locking pins are out of the respective radial grooves, the release slide when moving the slide locks decouples the lock disks from the gears and the encoding button; and res

Abstract: The combination can be set by discs which are toothed on one of their faces. This toothing causes movement of internal bushes or rings which are at least partly contained in seats in a manually controllable slider, which can be moved against a spring when, having set the exact combination, a radial passage in said bushes or rings becomes disposed in a position such as to allow radial movement of the bushes and thus movement of the slider and opening of the lock. The combination can be changed by setting the existing combination and moving the slider and thus the rings, so that these latter disengage from the toothed discs which can thus be rotated into another position without dragging the bushes with them.

Abstract: In a closure for a valise and the like, with hook latches on both sides of a central combination lock, the latches being displaceable by manual actuation into a release position, this displacement being locked, when the combination of the lock is not properly set, by a blocking part of the combination lock which is displaceable into the release position by spring action,a swing yoke surrounding the combination lock in U-shape and having central section and U-yoke arms with ends, each said end, respectively, having a pivot point,a manually actuatable single push key adjacent the combination lock, single push key comprising said central section of said swing yoke.angle levers, each of said angle levers having a first arm and a second arm, each said first arm forming a hook swing latch, andrespectively ones of said U-yoke arms, adjacent said pivot point, operatively acting upon said second arm of a respective said angle lever.

Abstract: A closure, which may be part of a glove compartment drawer of an automobile, is controlled by a latch pivotally supported on a base that also supports a combination lock. When the lock is set to its unlocking combination, the latch is permitted to move from a latched position and is moved toward its unlatched position by cooperable camming formations on the latch and the closure.

Abstract: A combined combination and key-type lock has both a combination lock and a key-type lock, either or both of which may be used. The combined combination and key-type lock is designed so that it can still be opened without dismantling the compound lock and the correct numbers of the combination lock can be detected even if the correct numbers of the combination lock is forgotten.

Abstract: An improved combination locking device for suitcases or the like comprises: an open housing body having a pair of protrusions separately formed in the opposing longitudinal sides, and a latching opening in the vertical side; a check plate with a plurality of longitudinally spaced openings formed therein provided in the housing body; a code latch device having a plurality of actuating sleeves and dialing wheels rotatably coupled together installed in the housing body in connection with the check plate; and a manual operating mechanism combined by a coupling frame, a sliding member and a push block installed over the code latch device through a front plate in conjunction with the locations of the actuating sleeves and the dialing wheels; thereby, in addition to performing locking and unlocking functions, the code setting in the latch device can be conveniently changed at any time without opening the suitcase or taking any mechanical operation.

Abstract: A novel combination lock, mainly comprising a bolt, a case, an actuating button, three steel balls, and a slotted rod, characterized in that the combination numbers can be randomly changed for security.

Abstract: A cylinder type combination lock comprising a housing formed with windows arranged in a row, a corresponding number of disk dials accommodated in the housing for respective rotation therein, each dial having a slit and an operation lever projecting through the concerned window for angularly moving the dials, and a key-like member insertable in the housing, wherein the angular positions of the slits relative to the respective operation lever are formed in such a way that by setting the operation levers in a predetermined arrangement of various angular positions, all slits are put in alignment for unlocking.

Abstract: A multi-dial combination lock is provided with a security feature whereby the dials are rotated when the lock is opened in order to upset the on-combination setting of the dials. Each dial has a heart-shaped cam and a cam operator is provided including followers for the respective cams. When the lock is set on-combination, and an actuator is moved manually in order to open the lock, the actuator also works the cam operator so as to apply pressure to the cam formations on the respective dials effective to rotate each of the dials into a set orientation. In the set orientation to which the dials are rotated, each dial may be orientated so as to display the same combination indicium, e.g. "0". The lock also includes a shift member for changing the set combination of the dials, the shift member being situated in a pocket formed in the manual actuator.

Abstract: A combination lock includes a bolt plate that can be retracted independently of a fence plate and dial wheel assemblies when a strap hinge is pressed thereagainst so that the bolt plate can latch into the strap hinge whether the dial wheel assemblies are in a proper combination symbols or not. The bolt plate which latches into the strap hinge can be moved against a biasing force by means of a fence plate which has spaced apart downward hook members abutted against three dial wheel assemblies when it is locked against a releasing movement. Each of the dial wheel assemblies are provided with a radial bore and an axial groove, the radial bores being respectively registered with the axial grooves when the dial wheels are in the proper combination of symbols in a proper sequence for permitting the releasing movement of the fence plate that brings the bolt plate to an unlatching position.

Abstract: A combination lock of the type which may be used with attache cases and the like. The combination is changeable by actuating the same element which unlatches the lock. A latch element is provided which is movable between latched and unlatched positions. A shaft is coupled to the latch element and a plurality of sleeves are rotatably mounted on the shaft. A plurality of dials are, in turn, rotatably mounted on the sleeves and means are provided for selectively engaging the dials with their associated sleeves. A manual actuator is provided for manually moving the shaft and latch element to the unlatched position and for concurrently disengaging the engaging means when the dials are set on combination. When the dials are off combination, the manually actuating means is inhibited from such movement.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for locking at least one movable element (1).

Abstract: A combination lock having setting discs which are arranged alongside of each other on a shaft, are turnable independently of each other and extend through slots in a front plate of a lock case, having locking sleeves associated with the setting discs, seated on the shaft, in spring-biased coupling engagement with the setting discs and formed on their periphery with depressions which, when the combination number is correctly set are located in a position opposite projections, and having an actuating handle arranged on the front plate, which handle can be displaced longitudinally from its basic position in order to release a hasp which extends into inside of the lock through an opening in the front plate and cooperates with a latch member, the actuating handle also serving to displace the locking sleeves out of their position of coupling engagement with the setting discs.

Abstract: A keyless lock which eliminates the requirement for visual contact with the lock to effect disengagement thereof. A series of push buttons are operated by depressing each push button the proper number of times according to a predetermined numerical code. The push button increment ratchet wheels having slots therein. When the slots are in proper alignment with lock releasing pins, the lock can be opened.

Abstract: A permutation lock is mounted on one of a pair of hinged sections and is adapted to receive and lock to a hasp of the other section. The lock includes a plurality of rotatable dials which act against a movable bolt to move a latching end of the latter toward and away from a locking position. Even with the dials in a locked mode, the bolt can be moved to an unlocking position in response to introduction of the hasp into the lock. The hasp includes a completely closed aperture which is adapted to receive a pair of hooks at the latching end of the bolt.

Abstract: A combination lock for luggage cases, comprising a frame, to be mounted on one part of the luggage case, a lock plate provided with a plurality of lock lugs, a plurality of lock wheels each having a slot to be selectively engaged with a corresponding one of the lock lugs, the lock wheels each being provided with a dial wheel, the dial wheels being laid flat side by side on the frame and having an upper surface carrying a group of code figures arranged in a circle. The lock plate is further provided with a hook means for engaging and disengaging a hasp member provided on another part of the luggage case. When the lock wheels are rotated to align the slots with the lock lugs, the lock plate is free to move so that the hook means can be moved toward and away from the hasp member.

Abstract: Combination locks employ dial-driven rotary elements for controlling the position of a locking member between locking and unlocking positions by peripheral cooperating of the respective elements with the locking member. Each rotary element is formed in a manner whereby no audible sound or difference in feel is produced during rotation of the element when the on-combination setting of the element is reached. This reduces the possibility that the lock may be picked.

Abstract: A cylinder type combination lock which is capable of being set in any desired combination of numbers and the like or changed from the once set specific combination to any other combination without using any tool.

Abstract: A combination padlock has dial-driven rotary sleeves mounted within the lock casing on a longer leg of the padlock shackle. The sleeves have peripheral teeth with at least one tooth being omitted on each sleeve to define a bypass gap. To open the lock, the dials must be rotated so as to turn each of the bypass gaps into alignment with a respective blocking projection in the lock casing. To thwart any attempt to pick the lock, alternate teeth on each sleeve are shorter than the adjacent teeth whereby a detent-type feel may be produced when the sleeve is rotated, simulating the feel produced when the bypass gap is brought into line with the respective blocking projection.

Abstract: The combination lock comprises a shaft (12) to which a cross-member 15 is fixed at the opposite end to that comprising the bolt (9).Between the cross-member (15) and the end of a bush (21) closest to it there is disposed an appendix (40) associated with the knob (42), by means of which, when the knob (42) is moved in one direction and the predetermined combination is set, the shaft (12) and thus the bolt (9) are moved axially, whereas when the knob is moved in the opposite direction, the bushes (21, 22, 23, 24) are moved and are thus disengaged from the combination discs (29), making it therefore possible to change the combination (FIG. 1).

Abstract: A lock assembly incorporating an exterior knob assembly which is axially movable into engagement with a latchbolt. The knob assembly includes a shaft having a circumferential groove into which a plurality of locking pins extend. The position of the locking pins is controlled by means of a number of combination knobs, and normally one or more of the locking pins is positioned within the circumferential groove to prevent axial movement of the exterior knob assembly. When the proper combination is chosen, the locking pins will be out of engagement with the groove, thereby allowing the exterior knob assembly to be moved into engagement with the latchbolt. The latch bolt can also be actuated by means of an interior knob assembly. The interior knob assembly is movable into a position which prevents engagement of the exterior knob assembly with the latchbolt despite the fact that the locking pins are all retracted from the circumferential groove.

Abstract: Combination locks employ dial-driven rotary elements that must be turned to a predetermined position to open the lock. Each rotary element has a periphery that is circular except for a notch that mates with a ridge portion on cooperable means when the corresponding dial is "on-combination." The cooperable means may comprise a bolt that pivots or slides, for example.

Abstract: A combination lock for personal luggage such as a suitcase or briefcase comprising a pivotably mounted latch member capable, when in a latched condition, of securing a cooperating tongue member and a bolt for locking the latch member in its latched position, the bolt being spring biassed to a release position and so moved to the release position when projections from the bolt can engage in respective recesses in cams, which cams are each individually rotatable by and with a respective one of a plurality of wheels manually indexable around and bearing visible markings. The cams are normally interlocked for rotation each with its respective wheel but the interlocking can be released to enable the combination of the lock to be changed.

Abstract: A latching system for a luggage article in which an elongate latch console attaches interiorly to one section of the article for cooperation with a hasp assembly on another section of the article. The latch console includes a pair of left-hand latches which pivot in a counterclockwise direction from hasp-engaging to hasp-disengaging positions and a pair of right-hand latches which pivot in a clockwise direction from hasp-engaging to hasp-disengaging positions. Slide rods within the console are connected between the latches, and a central swiveling actuator moves the latches from their hasp-engaging to their hasp-disengaging positions responsive to movement from the actuator from a rest position. Springs return the latches, slide rods and actuator to their initial positions when the actuator is released.

Abstract: An amusement device consists of a box-like structure having a transparent lid which may be opened through the proper positioning of a plurality of tumblers contained on an exterior face of the structure. The transparent lid is of a spring biased construction to facilitate its opening once the proper combination on the tumblers has been set, and a troll-like figurine is releaseable from an interior portion of the structure upon an opening of the lid. If desired, the troll may be provided with an award deliverable to the bearer. Further, the combination required to open the structure is changeable through the use of selectively positionable gears associated with the tumblers.

Abstract: A hardware assembly, which is readily adaptable to luggage cases of widely varying constructions, dimensions and configurations, includes a housing which may be positioned within cut-outs in adjacent edges of the side walls of the luggage case, and be mounted on the exterior of one side wall. The housing contains slideable latches for engaging associated hasps mounted on the exterior of the other side wall, and a flexible member connecting the latches to a slideable actuator mounted on the housing for opening the case. The coupling between the latches and the flexible member allows the latches to move to unlatching position independently of the actuator to facilitate closing and latching of the case when the parts are brought together. The actuator is U-shaped and supported for transverse movement on the housing by a rocker located within the housing.

Abstract: A combination lock having dial-driven sleeves mounted in axial alignment on a shaft is provided with a shift member to move the sleeves axially out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift member includes a manual actuating portion extending through an opening in the face plate of the lock, and when the lock is on combination, the shift member can be moved transversely to the axis of the sleeves to effect uncoupling of the sleeves from the dials by a camming action.

Abstract: A permutation lock with an opening actuating handpiece and with a plurality of axle-mounted discs which bear symbols, which lie behind viewing windows in a front plate of the lock housing and lock in their individual angular positions, and adjacent thereto with locking sleeves which have engagement spaces for projections of a spring-biased blocking slide which is actuatable from the outside, the engagement spaces being opposite to the direction of movement of the projections of the blocking slide when the combination is properly set. Each of the individual discs can be actuated, with the interposition of a stepping mechanism, via a push button which is adjacent to the viewing windows.

Abstract: Safety devices are provided for use with combination locks of the type which permit the combination of the lock to be changed from the faceplate of the lock by manipulation of the same actuator which is employed for opening the lock. The safety devices include removable elements insertable into the lock and engageable with the actuator for preventing movement of the actuator to a combination-changing position, while permitting normal movement of the actuator required to open the lock.

Abstract: A latching device for apertured members, such as the sliders of a double-slider zipper employed as a closure on a luggage case, has a latch pivotally mounted on a body member and an upstanding stud which is adapted to be covered by the latch when in latched position. The latching device employs a latching mechanism which is operated by the movement of the pivoted latch without the necessity of manipulating a secondary, manual actuator, thereby permitting the latching device to be operated with one hand. The device includes a pair of plungers slideably disposed within a housing, the plungers having end portions extending beyond the housing which are shaped for cooperation with cams attached to the underside of the latch. The plungers are driven into the housing by the cams when the latch is lowered or raised. When the latch is open, the plungers are held partially driven into the housing, thereby reducing the downward force necessary to close the latch.

Abstract: A latching system particularly for a latching console used on a luggage article to releasably secure a body section of the article to a hinged lid, includes a pivotal latch assembly conveniently incorporated in the handle structure of the luggage article. The latch assembly includes a dial and sleeve type combination lock so that the latch assembly can only be operated when the lock is "on combination." The latch assembly is linked to a rod extending lengthwise of the console and having sliding latch members at its opposite ends which cooperate with complementary hasp formations on the respective sections of the luggage article. Pivotal movement of the latch assembly is thereby accompanied by longitudinal movement of the rod to operate the sliding latch members. The hasp formations may be in the form of ribs integrally formed with the respective sections of the luggage article.

Abstract: A combination lock and latching mechanism for desk drawers and similar receptacles, formed of a lock unit having plural, coaxial dial wheels and a stack of hubs therefor which are axially movable to decouple them from the dial wheels for changing the combination, together with a tiltable fence member and a vertically reciprocative locking bolt controlled thereby and by an operating lever accessible from in front of the lock, the lever also being operative to cause disengagement of the wheel hubs from their dial wheels in a predetermined condition of the lock for changing the lock combination.

Abstract: A latching assembly for luggage cases and the like includes a pair of spaced latches pivotally mounted on a base attached to the interior surface of a first part of a luggage case, the latches being cooperable with associated hasps mounted on a second part of the case for holding the case closed. A slideable actuator is mounted on the exterior surface of the first part of the case and associated with one of the latches for moving the latch to unlatching position. An elongated member extending between the latches constrains the latches for concerted pivotal movement between latching and unlatching positions. A combination lock may also be included for controlling the movement of the actuator necessary to open the case.

Abstract: A latching system for a luggage article comprises a pair of spaced swiveling latches mounted on the interior of a front wall of the article, the latches being connected together for swiveling movement in unison between latching and unlatching positions by means of an endless drive cable. The latches are operated by a single manual actuator including a swiveling lever connected to one of the latches by a lost motion connection which allows the lever to be returned to a rest position after moving the latches into their latching or unlatching positions. A combination lock is provided for locking the actuator lever in the rest position except when the lock is on combination.

Abstract: A hardware assembly for luggage and the like includes a latch pivotally supported on a luggage case and held in a closed position by engagement between catch elements on the latch and cooperating catch elements on a control member supported for movement along the case, the control member being biased in a direction to engage the catch elements. A pivoted manual actuator associated with the latch engages the control member and is capable of moving the control member in a direction to disengage the catch elements to allow the latch to be opened, when the manual actuator is operated. The catch elements serve as a safety catch to prevent the latch from being opened until the catch elements are disengaged. The hardware assembly may further include a latching slide member coupled to the latch by a link member for movement with the latch, and for engaging a cooperable latch element on a second part of the case when the latch is in the closed position.

Abstract: A dial and sleeve type combination lock is provided with a shift member to move the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift member includes a manual actuator extending through an opening in the face plate of the lock which opening extends transversely to the axis of the sleeves and movement of the actuator in the opening in the transverse direction effects axial movement of the sleeves by means of an oblique camming surface on the shift member.

Abstract: A dial and sleeve type combination lock is provided with a shift mechanism for moving the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift mechanism includes a rotary actuator mounted coaxially with the sleeves and having a portion of its periphery extending through an opening in the face plate of the lock. When the lock is on combination, the actuator can be rotated to move the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the respective dials by a camming action.

Abstract: In a permutation lock, a closing bolt is secured within a bore in the lock housing. Setting wheels on the lock housing can be rotated to a position representing the combination of the lock for releasing the closing bolt. Each setting wheel consists of an inner ring and an outer ring which are interconnected for rotational movement as a unit. The setting wheels extend between stops on the housing. One of the stops is displaceable in the axial direction so that the outer rings can be displaced axially relative to the inner rings for changing the combination of the permutation lock.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kind of mechanism of combination locks applied to suitcases with changeable combinations to secure high accuracy of positioning and reduce the probability of disordered combination, and is characterized by its simple structure modeled by one-piece pattern casting.

Abstract: A dial and sleeve type combination lock is provided with a shift member to move the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift member is operated by depressing a manual actuator portion thereof in an opening in the lock casing and the shift member includes a cam surface which moves the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials responsive to depression of the manual actuator portion by reaction of the shift member with an internal surface of the lock casing.

Abstract: A combination lock of the dial and sleeve type has a scramble feature enabling a hasp to be engaged with a latch of the lock even when the dials and sleeves are not on-combination, by independent movement of the latch relative to manual actuating means of the lock. When the hasp is engaged, it supports the latch in a position in which the latch is adapted to engage a blocking element that prevents the latch from being moved out of its hasp-engaging position independently of the manual actuator. This arrangement effectively prevents the lock from being forced open when the hasp is engaged.

Abstract: A dial and sleeve type combination lock is provided with a shift member to move the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift member includes a manual actuator extending through an opening in the face plate of the lock which opening extends obliquely to the axis of the sleeves and movement of the actuator in the opening effects axial movement of the sleeves by a camming action effected against an obliquely extending surface of the opening.

Abstract: A dial and sleeve type combination lock is provided with a shift member to move the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the dials for changing the combination of the lock. The shift member includes a manual actuator portion extending through an opening in the face plate of the lock. Axial movement of the sleeves out of coupling engagement with the respective dials is effected through a camming action by moving the manual actuator portion in the opening axially in the opposite direction to the direction of movement of the sleeves.

Abstract: A combination lock of improved construction wherein the combination locking means employs key and slot engagements between the sleeves and the shaft, the sleeves being capable of selectively engaging with or disengaging from the dials mounted thereon. The lock also employs a latching piece mounted on one end of the shaft and resiliently moveable along the shaft at any combination with an operating lever mounted on the other end of the shaft to open the lock when moved in one direction and to release the engagement between the dials and sleeves for selecting the opening combination when moved in the opposite direction. The lock of this invention permits the insertion of the eye piece of the hasp member into the lock body without the need of keeping the lock in an opening combination, and also allows the selection of an opening combination by moving the lever for opening the lock toward the opposite direction with the eye piece of the hasp member apart from the lock body.

Abstract: A permutation lock has at least two lock stopping devices each including an arresting disc provided with an intake recess and cooperating via a multipoint arresting device with a setting disc. A lock adjusting slider biased against the arresting disc is provided at one end with an arresting tongue which is engageable with the intake recesses. The other end of the lock adjusting slider has a projection which so cooperates with the actuation slider that when the arresting tongue disengages the intake opening and the actuation slider is in its closing position, the projection on the arresting slider engages a recess in the actuation slider. If the actuation slider is in an opening position, the projection bears on an abutment portion on the actuation slider and the arresting tongues cannot be displaced from the intake openings.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant steering column lock incorporating an improved combination lock is disclosed. The improved combination lock includes an array of discs, each having an electrically conductive member extending therethrough. The disc at one end of the array is connected to the active terminal of the vehicle's electrical system and the disc at the other end of the array is grounded. When the discs are rotated to align the electrically conductive members, a circuit is completed to a solenoid or the like which regulates movement of a locking bolt between its locked and unlocked positions.

Abstract: A combination lock having a latch mechanism capable of being closed even when the lock is off combination employs an axially movable shaft rotatably supporting combination dials and having a latch element for engaging a cooperable hasp, the latch element being spring biased to a latched position. A slide member, the movement of which is blocked when any dial is off combination, is coupled to the latch element and the shaft and connected to a manual actuator for moving the latch element to an unlatched position. The coupling permits the latch element to move to its unlatched position independently of the slide member so that the hasp may enter the lock and be engaged by the latch element when movement of the slide member is blocked. The operating mechanism of the lock is supported on a frame by a support member connected to one end of the shaft and by a shift lever slidably related to the shaft at its opposite end.