Abstract: An emergency door opening tool set includes a screwdriver for removing a latch assembly cover plate, a second and a third tool for opening a locked door. The second tool includes an elongated bar with a mass of metal at one end thereof and an opening or recess in the shape of an outwardly projecting portion of the lock. A transverse force is applied to the elongated bar to break off the outwardly projection of the lock. The third tool includes an elongated bar, a T-shaped handle at one end thereof and a latch turning element at the opposite end. After removal of the broken off portion of the lock the third tool is inserted into the lock assembly and turned to retract a latch bolt from the striker plate. The set also includes a pouch or bag to carry the tool set.

Abstract: A locking device for an enclosure, such as a vending machine, wherein the locking device includes an extension capable of receiving and cooperating with a lock at either/or both ends of the extension. The locking device is designed to prevent vandalism to the enclosure.

Abstract: A deadbolt lock device includes a housing having an inner case covered by an outer case, and an adaptor connected to the inner case. The inner case has an annular flange projecting inwardly from an open end thereof in a direction toward the adaptor, and an annular rib projecting transversely from the annular flange. The annular rib defines a through hole receiving a key-operated lock unit. The annular rib has an annular edge surrounding the lock unit and extends inclinedly from the juncture of the annular rib and the annular flange to the annular edge along directions inclining toward the open end. The annular rib is inclined with respect to a plane intersecting perpendicularly an axis of the lock case. The inclined annular rib provides an increased resistance to destructive forces.

Abstract: An anti-theft device including a shaft divided into first and second brackets and a locking mechanism. First bracket defines first 300a and second 320a edges, second bracket defines first 300b and second 320b edges. First 320a and second 320b edges are hingedly connected such that first and second brackets can be opened or closed. Edge 300b includes at least one inner-flange and a locking tab. First bracket 260a includes sidewall 340a. Locking tab and sidewall 340a respectively define apertures 440 and 390. Apertures 440 and 390 are aligned upon closing the first and second brackets. When the first and second brackets are in a closed configuration, the locking mechanism is in operable communication with apertures 440 and 390 such that the locking mechanism is capable of reversibly locking first and second brackets together, and wherein the at least one inner flange prevents illicit tampering of the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A device for accommodating a padlock, including two halves that each have a cavity and that are hingedly interconnected such that they are movable between an open position and a closed position. In the closed position the cavities mate to form an enclosure for accommodating a padlock. At least one of the halves has a cutout for receiving the shank of the padlock. A latching mechanism retains the two halves in the closed position to contain the padlock body within the enclosure formed by the cavities.

Abstract: A drill resistant lock (30) comprises a bolt member (33) for fitting into a similar sized and shaped slot (35) to secure closure of entry to a property, a locking mechanism (31, 32) associated with a bolt member (33), whereby release and/or closure of the bolt member (33) into the slot (35) is effected by insertion and rotation of an appropriate key in the locking mechanism (31, 32), wherein the bolt member (33) is provided with a core (34) containing a material with different mechanical properties to the main body of the bolt member (33), the material of the core (34) being more drill resistant than the material of the main body.

Abstract: A lock box assembly for enclosing and protecting a plastic security seal on the latch assembly of the door on a cargo container or trailer. The lock box includes first and second box members that together form an enclosure for the hasp assembly that holds the seal. Cooperating latch arm slots in the sides of the box members capture the latch arm, thereby securing the lock box to the latch assembly and preventing access to the seal. Aligned holes in the sides of the box members receive a lock pin. This configuration provides a lock box that is simple in design and easy to attach and remove using any conventional lock pin. The box is secured to the latch assembly by capturing the latch arm in the slots, eliminating the need for any structure to pass through the hasps, leaving the seal undisturbed.

Abstract: The lock cylinder assembly of the present invention incorporates a number of features designed to defeat attempts to pick or destroy the lock. The lock cylinder assembly employs multiple arrays of pass key pins, making picking of the lock much more difficult. Second, the arrangement of the pass key pins in separate arrays requires that multiple cuts would have to be made into the lock housing mogul or cylinder blank in order to defeat the lock cylinder assembly. Third, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate multiple sets of hardened dowel pins to prevent drilling through the lock housing mogul in the area of the driver pins. Fourth, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate a hardened cylinder shield behind the front face of the cylinder blank to prevent drilling through the cylinder blank.

Abstract: A protective cover for cargo seals. The cover has two parts with intermating elements on the two parts, and a pair of apertures that can be aligned in the two parts. When the apertures are aligned a padlock hasp can be passed through the aligned apertures.

Abstract: A gate assembly with moving gate members with one pivoting end and a moving end. This moving end includes upper and lower tubular members that receive the ends of a protruding reinforcement member mounted to a housing for the locking hardware. The ends of the protruding reinforcement member extend internally a sufficient distance to enhance the structural integrity of the moving end. The reinforcement member readily aligns the housing with the tubular members of the moving end and provides a sturdy structure that is tamper proof. Through openings in the walls of the housing cooperate to permit the operation of the locking hardware.

Abstract: A shielded pushbutton lock that includes housing that supports a lock cylinder connected to a key operated pushbutton. The pushbutton is shielded by way of a rotatable collar that extends over the pushbutton and shields the pushbutton, so that a thief may not defeat the pushbutton lock mechanism by attempting to rotate the pushbutton in order to allow operation of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: Secure enclosure (10) is useful as mailbox or police evidence dropbox. Items are deposited through unsecured portal (32), pass past baffle (90) and are stored in secure compartment (40). Access to secure compartment (40) is through door (46). Lock lock housing (60) is mounted rigidly on door (46) and holds rotary shackle padlock (70) such that rotary shackle (73) engages hasp (51) to lock door (46) but rotary shackle padlock (70) is protected against twisting, prying, or impact.

Abstract: The lock cylinder assembly of the present invention incorporates a number of features designed to defeat attempts to pick or destroy the lock. The lock cylinder assembly employs multiple arrays of pass key pins, making picking of the lock much more difficult. Second, the arrangement of the pass key pins in separate arrays requires that multiple cuts would have to be made into the lock housing mogul or cylinder blank in order to defeat the lock cylinder assembly. Third, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate multiple sets of hardened dowel pins to prevent drilling through the lock housing mogul in the area of the driver pins. Fourth, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate a hardened cylinder shield behind the front face of the cylinder blank to prevent drilling through the cylinder blank.

Abstract: Door-lock hardware is constructed of corrosion-resistant material such as stainless steel. Such a material lacks magnetic properties to permit use in association with magnetic switches coupled to signal alarm and security systems. However, according to the preferred embodiment of the invention, a door latch of stainless steel or other non-magnetic material includes a ferrous-coated tongue portion to maintain compatibility with such monitors and alarms while providing a higher level of rust- and corrosion-resistance.

Abstract: A security lock and encasement providing resistance to torquing moment with a slip ring designed to slide onto the padlock encasement from the back without being able to advance beyond the front face of the encasement. Said slip ring is designed such that it can only be applied or removed to the lock casing from the back of the casing and is properly aligned with said encasement through a setscrew that will break if sufficient torque is applied.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes two mounting seats for mounting respectively on two objects. Each mounting seat has a shackle engaging lobe. A slide seat is slidable between the mounting seats for selectively engaging the mounting seats. A cover member is pivoted to the slide seat for pivoting between closed and open positions, and has another shackle engaging lobe. The lobe on the cover member is disposed between the lobes of the mounting seats to permit extension of a padlock shackle through the three lobes when the cover member is in the closed position while the slide seat engages the two mounting seats. The cover member is turned away from the lobes of the mounting seats to permit sliding movement of the slide seat between the mounting seats when the cover member is moved to the open position after removal of the shackle from the lobes.

Abstract: A door security system for use in conjunction with a building having an existing doorway, for providing enhanced security to the occupants of the building. The door security system has a steel door hingeably attached to a steel doorframe. The steel door has a plurality of evenly spaced steel vertical rods, and a plurality of metal plates which overlay and are attached to the vertical rods, thereby conferring great strength to the door. The central plate has two deadbolt locks, and a cover plate in proximity to the deadbolt locks. The cover plate prevents an individual from inserting an object between the door and the doorframe, in an attempt to push the lock bolts from their corresponding bolt recesses within the doorframe. The door security system may be installed within any suitably sized doorway within the existing building to provide a sense of security to the occupants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vandal resistant coupled T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The coupled T-handle assembly comprises a hardened sleeve secured over a face element of the T-handle assembly. The hardened sleeve is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material capable of resisting attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly. The T-handle assembly also includes additional lock holes at the base of the T-handle body to provide additional element passages for increased security.

Abstract: A bi-directional lock is used on a door of a house; which is comprised of inner and outer locking elements respectively fitted to inner and outer sides of the door so that people inside the house also have to use the key to unlock the door after the door has been locked; the lock is secured to the door in such a manner that none of the screws show that are used to fasten the lock to the door, preventing thieves from easily damaging, dismantling or removing the lock from the door to open the door.

Abstract: A method and kit for retrofitting security doors to facilitate escaping from buildings during emergencies. One benefit is that it applies to new security doors as well as existing security doors. Still yet another benefit is that it can be molded from a corrosion resistant plastic. Still yet another benefit is that only basic hand tools are required for retrofitting existing doors. The kit is comprised of a simple separable shield having a thin outer wall portion for enclosing an unlocking member and an orthogonal portion for retaining the shield in a security door. In one aspect of the invention the shield is mounted in fixed relationship to the security door. In a second aspect, the shield is mounted in rotating relationship to the security door. The method is comprised of the steps of removing a lock member, installing the shield and re-installing the lock member.

Abstract: A lock housing for releasably securing the free end of a cable or shackle in the interior of the housing is in the form of an inner substantially rigid non-steel body encapsulated or enclosed within a hardened steel shell. The housing has a top and bottom wall and cable or shackle free end receiving bore. A cavity extends into the housing from the bottom wall with a key lock cylinder mounted therein. The lock cylinder includes a rotatable plug for turning through a predetermined angle from a locked to an unlocked position with a key. A locking member or deadbolt, coupled to the plug, is arranged to move into a detent or groove in the cable or shackle free end to secure the free end in the housing. Rotating the plug to the unlocked position allows the cable of shackle free end to be removed from the housing.

Abstract: The lock according to some embodiments of the present invention has a housing, a cylinder disposed within the housing, and a tumbler received within the cylinder. The tumbler can be movable between a first position in which the tumbler directly or indirectly engages the housing to restrict rotation of the cylinder with respect to the housing, and a second position in which the cylinder is rotatable with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, the tumbler can be biased toward the first position. A key can be inserted into the cylinder to actuate the tumbler from the first position to the second position. Once the tumblers are disengaged from the housing, the cylinder can rotate with respect to the housing. The tumblers are made from aluminum to reduce corrosion between the tumblers and the zinc cylinder.

Abstract: A drill resistant lock (30) comprises a bolt member (33) for fitting into a similar sized and shaped slot (35) to secure closure of entry to a property, a locking mechanism (31, 32) associated with the bolt member (33), whereby release and/or closure of the bolt member (33) into the slot (35) is effected by insertion and rotation of an appropriate key in the locking mechanism (31, 32), wherein the bolt member (33) is provided with a core (34) containing a material with different mechanical properties to the main body of the bolt member (33), the material of the core (34) being more drill resistant than the material of the main body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for locking a door element (1a) in an opening to a space. The device comprises an operating member (2) arranged outside this space, which member (2) is arranged to allow, by a motion transmission mechanism, displacement of a locking bar (6), arranged inside the space, between a first position when the locking bar (6) allows an opening of the door element (1a) and a second position when the locking bar (6) connects the door element (1a) to a second element (1b) such that opening of the door element (1a) is prevented and a lock (3) allowing locking of the locking bar (6) in said second position. A protective housing (5) is arranged to encase the locking bar (6) and the parts of the lock (3) and the motion transmission mechanism that are arranged inside the space.

Abstract: A cable locking mechanism for use in a variety of cable locks that includes one or more locking clamps, a lever arm, a spring that biases the locking clamps, and an actuation means that engages the lever arm. When a cable is inserted into a cable passageway of a cable lock, the locking clamps secure the cable and prevent it withdrawal from the lock body. To remove the cable, the actuation means is deployed to move the lever arm, which engages and displaces the locking clamps along a sloped surface. The displacement of the locking clamps widens the cable passageway, thereby allowing the cable to move freely in and out of the lock body.

Abstract: A lock housing for releasably securing the free end of a cable or shackle in the interior of the housing is in the form of an inner plastic body encapsulated or enclosed within a metal shell. The housing has a top and bottom wall and cable or shackle free end receiving bore. A cavity extends into the housing from the bottom wall with a key lock cylinder mounted therein. The lock cylinder includes a rotatable plug for turning through a predetermined angle from a locked to an unlocked position with a key. A locking member or deadbolt, coupled to the plug, is arranged to move into a detent or groove in the cable or shackle free end to secure the free end in the housing. Rotating the plug to the unlocked position allows the cable of shackle free end to be removed from the housing.

Abstract: A lock that is tamper resistant and includes a lock member. Two tubes are disposed on the lock member. Each of the two tubes extend generally outwardly therefrom and each define a bore therethrough. The lock includes a closure member which has two shafts. The two shafts are inserted through the two tubes and detachable within the lock member when the lock is an installed configuration. A locking mechanism detachably locks the closure member to the lock member when the lock is in the installed configuration wherein the two tubes substantially cover the two shafts.

Abstract: A padlock including a lock body (1), a lock shackle (2) movable between locking and releasing positions, and, inside the lock body, bolt means (5) for securing and releasing the shackle (2) in its locking position, and a cylinder lock mechanism (3) for controlling the bolt means (5). The cylinder lock mechanism (3) is replaceably mounted in a separate casing-like fixing unit (6), which is detachably fixed to the lock body, (1). The fixing unit (6) has inner guiding surfaces (6c), which correspond to the outer shape of the cylinder lock mechanism (3, 3′, 3″), to provide both radial and axial support for the cylinder lock mechanism (3, 3′, 3″).

Abstract: A security device for a vehicle door or shipping container hasp includes a hinged cover with a window that permits the hasp to partially project thereinthrough, and a lock for fixing the cover in an overlaying relationship with the hasp. The cover includes slots on the side for bypassing a lever held by said hasp, and otherwise shields the hasp from intrusion from a prying tool.

Abstract: A padlock assembly includes a padlock including a lock body and a shackle. The lock body has a top surface and a bottom surface and at least one body pin having a longitudinal dimension and extending through the lock body and beyond the top surface and the bottom surface. The shackle is fixedly attachable to the lock body through the top surface. The padlock assembly also includes a jacket having a hollow member shaped to receive the lock body and fixedly attached to the lock body. The jacket has a length at least as great as the longitudinal dimension of the at least one body pin and the jacket is disposed on the lock body to extend beyond the top surface and the bottom surface coextensive with the at least one body pin.

Abstract: A protection case includes a first part having an open top so as to receive the body of the lock therein and an aperture is defined through a wall of the first part and located in alignment with the key hole of the lock. An opening is defined through a bottom of the first part so as to enclose the digit rings of the lock. A second part is securely mounted on the top of the body and includes a first hole through which the shackle of the lock extends, and a second hole which is located in alignment with the locking hole.

Abstract: A door assembly is disclosed that includes a latch-side stile with bores for accommodating one or more bolts that extend through the stile and into an adjacent doorjamb to secure door with respect to the doorjamb. A reinforcing plate is mounted on the inner edge of the latch-side stile with flared flanges extending into the stile bores to hold the plate in place and to make it more difficult to force the door open by kicking the door in the area of its latch and lock. A method of assembling a door including such a reinforcing plate is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safe mechanism for resistance to drilling, by use of a door mounted crankshaft mechanism. The crankshaft includes a shoulder which transfers force to the safe door rather than transmitting it to other lock mechanism components. A crank plate attached to the crankshaft rotates from an open position to a locking position, and by rotation moves a link arm with attached locking pins laterally into engagement with the doorframe. A re-locker device locks both the crank plate and the link arm in place to make entry more difficult.

Abstract: A padlock having a lock body defining an interior cavity includes a locking mechanism operably disposed within the inner cavity. A shackle is releasably lockable to the body in the closed position for securing an object, and movable to an open position for receiving and releasing the object. A protective sheath is attached to the shackle so as to substantially encase exposed portions of the shackle in the closed position. The sheath defines a closed space between the sheath and the lock body for securing an object, and is movable with the shackle into an open position for receiving and releasing the object.

Abstract: The rotary locking cylinder comprises a housing (5) and at least one rotor (8) provided with a key channel (27). Tumblers are provided to rotationally release the armature (8) with a key (17) associated therewith. A driver (6) is provided with at least one extension element (3) on the active part (2) of the rotary cylinder. Said extension element comprises a housing (24) and a rotatable insert (9). At least one extension element (3) is arranged on an outer side on the active part (2) at a distance from the driver (6). The key shank is extended in a manner which corresponds substantially to the length (A) of the extension element (3). Preferably, the rotatable insert (9) of the extension element (3) is profiled.

Abstract: A lock core includes a lower and an upper lock cover and a lock plate. The upper lock cover has the recessed hollow provided with a plurality of recessed holes respectively fitted therein with at least one steel ball. Thus, when a burglar employs an electric drill to break and unlock a lock by drilling through the keyhole of the lock, the steel balls in the recessed holes can stop the electric drill from drilling forward, having excellent effect of anti-theft.

Abstract: A lock assembly incorporating a number of features designed to defeat attempts to pick or destroy the lock. The lock cylinder assembly employs multiple arrays of pass key pins, making picking of the lock much more difficult. Second, the arrangement of the pass key pins in separate arrays requires that multiple cuts would have to be made into the lock housing mogul or cylinder blank in order to defeat the lock cylinder assembly. Third, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate multiple sets of hardened dowel pins to prevent drilling through the lock housing mogul in the area of the driver pins. Fourth, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate a hardened cylinder shield behind the front face of the cylinder blank to prevent drilling through the cylinder blank.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vandal resistant coupled T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The coupled T-handle assembly comprises a hardened sleeve secured over a face element of the T-handle assembly. The hardened sleeve is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material capable of resisting attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly. The T-handle assembly also includes additional lock holes at the base of the T-handle body to provide additional element passages for increased security.

Abstract: An improved internal component lock for storage containers is disclosed which comprises a body having a hasp space, a keyway and a retaining space. The hasp space, the keyway and a retaining space are joined within said body. The keyway has a locking mechanism contained therein. The locking mechanism actuates a shackle which is adapted to slidably extend from the locking mechanism across the hasp space to the retaining space when the locking mechanism is in the locked position. The shackle engages a hasp extending into the hasp space in the locked position while being retained within locking mechanism in the unlocked position. At least two retaining pins have a shaped upper edge adapted to deter drilling and are vertically mounted on either side of the retaining space to retain the shackle therewithin when in the locked position.

Abstract: A protective enclosure according to one embodiment of the disclosures herein includes a hollow body and a lock capturing member attached tot he hollow body. The hollow body includes spaced apart side walls, a front wall attached between the spaced apart side walls and a first handle-engaging member at least partially defining a rear wall. The first handle-engaging member extends from a top end of the hollow body toward a bottom end of the hollow body. The first handle-engaging member is offset from a rear edge of each one of the side walls wherein a handle-receiving channel is defined between the side walls and the first handle-engaging member. The lock-capturing member is attached to the hollow body and includes a shank-receiving aperture for receiving a shank of a lock therethrough. The shank-receiving aperture is positioned within the hollow body.

Abstract: As herein described a plastic or metal hollow frame device which when mounted within the bolt cavity on a door frame and therefrom extending outwards with curved ‘U’ shaped arms through the strike plate aperture mounted concentric with and above the said frame bolt cavity, and thence into the space between the door frame and the edge of the closed door, i.e. the door gap, upon which door is mounted an associated spring bolt door lock, in such a manner that when the spring bolt is located within the strike plate aperture and the frame bolt cavity, i.e.

Abstract: The lock cylinder assembly of the present invention incorporates a number of features designed to defeat attempts to pick or destroy the lock. The lock cylinder assembly employs multiple arrays of pass key pins, making picking of the lock much more difficult. Second, the arrangement of the pass key pins in separate arrays requires that multiple cuts would have to be made into the lock housing mogul or cylinder blank in order to defeat the lock cylinder assembly. Third, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate multiple sets of hardened dowel pins to prevent drilling through the lock housing mogul in the area of the driver pins. Fourth, the lock cylinder assembly of the present invention may incorporate a hardened cylinder shield behind the front face of the cylinder blank to prevent drilling through the cylinder blank.

Abstract: A door lock set includes: an outer lock held in an outer trim plate on an outside surface of a door, a latch device for locking the door on a door frame, an inner reinforced retaining member fastened with the outer lock and retained on an inside surface of the door, an outer reinforced retaining member fastened with the inner reinforced retaining member across the door, an inner trim plate having an inner knob or handle rotatably or pivotally held on the inner trim plate fastened to the inner reinforced retaining member and retained on an inside surface of the door; and the outer lock fastened to the inner reinforced retaining member for retaining the outer trim plate on the outside surface of the door for providing a door lock set easily assembled but difficultly damaged.

Abstract: The invention elates to a hoop lock comprising a lock body and a hoop. The hoop can be coupled a its hoop ends to the lock body and latched thereto in the coupled state wherein two force cells spatially separated from one another are arranged in the lock body for the reception of the hoop ends. Each force cell is associated with a latching arrangement for a hoop end which is adjustable between a latched state and a released state and which can be actuated via a locking unit. At least one latching arrangement has a bolt element whose side remote from the inserted hoop end is supported at the force cell in the latched state.

Abstract: A commercial washer and dryer coin box guard adapted for receipt in a coin box frame. A coin box is slidably received inside the coin box frame, which is part of a coin box housing. The coin box housing is part of a washer or drier. The coin box guard is designed to prevent unauthorized entry into the coin box and stealing coins found therein. The guard includes a face plate dimensioned for covering the front of the coin box frame. The face plate has one or more flanges on the sides thereof for engaging a portion of the sides of the front of the coin box frame. One of the sides of the coin box frame has a frame hole therethrough. The frame hole in the side is indexed with a flange hole in one of the flanges. The frame holes in the side of the coin box frame and the flange are adapted for receiving a hasp of a padlock for securing the face plate to the front of the coin box frame.

Abstract: A collar coacts with a chassis, sleeve and lever of a lockset to provide a retention and reinforcement system for lock assemblies. The collar has a flanged portion and a sleeve-engaging portion and is sandwiched between a lever and the cylinder. The sleeve-engaging portion includes at least one tab that engages the sleeve to retain the collar on the sleeve. Alternatively, the collar can be staked to the sleeve. A spring washer can be mounted between the collar and the chassis to take up variation in manufacturing tolerances. The result is a retention and reinforcement system that provides a protection against attack in the zone of attack around the handle-chassis interface.

Abstract: A shielded pushbutton lock that includes housing that supports a lock cylinder connected to a key operated pushbutton. The pushbutton is shielded by way of a rotatable collar that extends over the pushbutton and shields the pushbutton, so that a thief may not defeat the pushbutton lock mechanism by attempting to rotate the pushbutton in order to allow operation of the latch mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vandal resistant T-handle assembly for a T-handle locking assembly commonly used in vending machines. The T-handle assembly comprises a hardened, tamper resistant back plate coupled to a face element of the T-handle assembly. The back plate is formed from a tamper resistant, high strength material so as to resist attempts by thieves and vandals to gain access to interior compartments of a vending machine by drilling through, battering or otherwise destroying the face element of the T-handle assembly and thereafter breaking the locking assembly.

Abstract: A door block (9) serving for blocking a door (2), which is side-hinged on a casing (3) around an opening in a container wall, against being opened by unauthorized persons. The door block comprises a rotatable closing rod (5), a handle (6) on the closing rod and a cam (7) fitted on the closing rod for engaging a keeper (8) on the casing when the door is closed and the closing rod rotated into closed position by means of the handle. The door block furthermore comprises a, seen in cross section, mainly U-shaped covering (14) having a body (16) and two flaps (17) projecting from this body, and in the blocking position extending across the closing rod with a piece of this rod located in flushing cuts (18) in the flaps and the handle encompassed between the body and the flaps; a catch hook (19) pivotally mounted in the covering for locking the closing rod in the cuts of the flaps by means of a projection (26) on the catch hook; and a lock (13) for locking the catch hook in its locking position.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock assembly has a latch (12) for mounting on a vehicle door. The latch (12) has at least one release lever for effecting releasing of the latch and at least one locking lever (14) for locking the latch, disabling the release lever, and unlocking the latch, enabling the release lever. A compound linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) operatively engages the locking lever (14). A lock cylinder (30, 130) has a spindle (28) which engages the linkage. The spindle (28) rotates in response to keyed rotation of a matched key being received by the lock cylinder (30; 130) which drives the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) to effect movement of the locking lever (14). The spindle (28) is axially slidable to disengage the spindle from the linkage. A hollow shield (34) shrouds the locking lever (14), the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) and the engagement between the linkage and the spindle (28), preventing access thereto. If the spindle is removed, the linkage will pivot away preventing manipulation thereof.