Abstract: A containment article, such as a luggage article, is provided which comprises a pair of substantially identical plastic shells which are hingedly connected to each other. The invention also includes an improved telescoping handle assembly for an article, such as wheeled luggage as well as a unique and novel safety latch for a containment article.

Abstract: A lock for a suitcase includes a base on the base portion of the suitcase and an engaging part on the cover of the suitcase. The base has an aperture for retaining a hook on the engaging part. The base has two setting disks each have a notch and a control frame in the base has two protrusions disengagably received in the two notches. The control frame is connected to a retaining member which has a pin inserted into the aperture so that when the protrusions are received in the notches of the setting disks, the control frame and the retaining member are shifted to let the pin be removed from the aperture. A block is inserted into the aperture by rotating a setting member and the block has a thumb which stops a lug on the control frame when the protrusions are received in the notches so that two number disks mounted to the setting disks can be freely rotated to set another locking code.

Abstract: An electronic system of locking and alarming one or more doors such that if an attempt is made to open the door, the alarm sounds. The device is preferably installed on vehicles having multiple built-in equipment compartments. The device is powered by the vehicle battery and includes a novel lock mechanism which requires very little power. The lock mechanism comprises a lock housing, a pin, a pivoting latch gate, a switch and a solenoid. The device is electrically connected to a vehicle's conventional remote-controlled security system and sounds an alarm if an attempt is made to open a compartment door.

Abstract: A security briefcase is provided including an upper half and a lower half hingably coupled. Also included is a locking mechanism for unlocking the upper half and the lower half upon the receipt of an activation signal via free space. A portable unit is provided for transmitting the activation signal via free space upon the depression of a button.

Abstract: A zipper lock with a slidable button and non-disturbance code of combination locking device is provide. The lock includes a casing having an opening in forward end for slidably securing a rearward slidable button, a pair of first and second latch members rotatably secured to a fore portion each having a tongue toward each other for locking up a pair of tabs from a double zipper, a slide operated in cooperation with a combination locking device and a check member which checks the latch member from rotation. This disclosure is characterized in the simplized locking mechanism, the rearward slidable button and the check member which gives possibility to control the combination locking device for preventing the code from disturbed by inadvertent rotation of the dials and facilitating the users to change their desired code for the combination locking device.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a base member having a bottom with a peripheral wall extending from a periphery defining the bottom, two rods extending from the bottom and two openings defined through the peripheral wall. Each of the rods has a board and a disk respectively and rotatably mounted thereto which is accessed via the openings. Each of the boards has a protrusion extending therefrom which has two sides. A slide has a slot defined therethrough so as to slidably mount to the rods. A periphery defining the slot has two pairs of opposite sides, a width between each of the two opposite sides being smaller than a length of the protrusion and larger than a width between the two sides of the protrusion. The movement of the slide actuates a limit device disposed to the lock assembly.

Abstract: For a mobile door or container, a lock that will hold firm against shock. The lock can be opened using a keypad to turn on a motor that disengages it, or manually, using a key. To disengage the lock, a shockproofer element of the lock includes components that must first be pivoted about one axis and components that must then be pivoted about a second, different axis, usually nearly perpendicular to the first axis. The lock resists opening under shock loading because the two pivoting rotations about different axes must be made to occur in a particular sequence, and cannot occur simultaneously.

Abstract: A device for permanent mounting in the bed of a truck or the like. The device consists of a cable locking assembly having a retractable cable mounted in a chassis which may be affixed to the bed of a pickup truck or to a structure such as a utility box affixed to the bed of a truck. The chassis which houses the cable lock assembly has a front panel. The front panel provides access to both the free end of the cable, the cable's free end securing sleeve, a cable recoil controlling button and a cable lock. In practice, the chassis is mounted onto the bed of a truck or onto the accessible side of a utility box. A cargo having loop means thereon is placed in the bed of the truck. The free end of the cable is removed from the chassis and is passed through the loop means of the cargo and the free end of the cable, having been threaded through the loop means on the cargo, is returned to the holding sleeve in the chassis.

Abstract: A luggage lock is composed of a lock body, a retainer engageable and disengageable with the lock body, and a retaining strap fastened at one end thereof with the retainer and at another end thereof with the body of a luggage to which the lock body is fastened. The lock body is provided with a locking and unlocking mechanism which works to enable the lock body to engage or disengage the retainer. The retaining strap is intended for use in securing the luggage to a fixed object such as a pole, guardrail, etc.

Abstract: A zipper lock for luggage case comprises a housing including a pair of concaves capable of receiving a pair of pull tabs of a double zipper so as to lock up the tabs therein by a pair of the first latching means and a pair of second latching means worked in cencert with the first latching means provided to lock up a binding strap which has a coupler and a locking plate at two ends made in conforming with the shape of the housing. The housing contains also a combination lock. When the combination lock is set on-combination, to unlock the pull tabs and the binding strap only press a mannual push button inwardly to the housing. The binding strap can bind additional luggage cases or handbags and lock them together with parent luggage case.

Abstract: A combination lock includes: a lock body having dials and sleeves rotatably mounted in the lock body, a pair of push-button members resiliently disposed on two opposite ends of the lock body, and a pair of locking tongue members each integrally linked with each push-button member for locking a pull tab of a zipper or a latch member of an article to be locked, whereby upon depression of the two push-button members to retract the two tongue members, the pull tabs or the latch members will be unlocked ergonomically and conveniently.

Abstract: The invention is a device for locking the closure mechanism on an item of luggage. The device includes a movable rod which drives a movable clasp bolt on one part of the luggage. The clasp bolt interacts with an opening in another part of the luggage, which opening serves as the strike for the clasp bolt. A movable latch may be interposed in the path of the rod, so that in an active position the latch blocks the movement of the rod, thus locking the case, but when the latch is in a retracted position the rod is released. The latch is moved by an electric motor connected to the latch by a gear reduction unit which amplifies the output torque of the motor. The latch may remain in its blocking position when motor torque is not supplied. A control signal generator actuates the motor in response to the reception of an access code input by the user.

Abstract: A suitcase fastener has a retaining member secured to the cover of a suitcase and a fastening assembly mounted on the case of the suitcase to engage the retaining member for holding the case and the cover together. The fastening assembly includes a base block with a receiving space. A first swing member has one end portion pivoted to the base block and another end portion biased away from the receiving space. A clasp member, pivoted to the other end portion of the first swing member, has a hook element and an engagement element at two end portions thereof and is biased to an unfolded position relative to the first swing member. The swing member and the clasp member are operable to be moved to their folded position in which the hook element is pressed to engage the retaining member and in which the other end portion of the first swing member and the engagement element of the clasp member are pressed into the receiving space.

Abstract: A luggage catch has a catch part having an edge, a tongue pivotally mounted on the catch part, extending downward past the edge thereof, and having a pair of oppositely outwardly directed sides, and a strike part having an edge and formed with a seat opening at the strike-part edge and having a pair of oppositely inwardly directed sides generally complementary to and fittable with the sides of the tongue below the catch-part edge in a closed position of the catch with the edges engaging each other. Retaining formations in the strike part and on the tongue engage each other in the closed position of the catch for holding the tongue in place in the seat.

Abstract: A lock has a keeper plate for attachment to a first relatively moveable part of the trunk, which keeper plate has a peripheral rim bounding a circular keeper opening and having a slot formed therein. An attachment plate is affixed to a second relatively moveable part of the trunk, while a hasp member is hingedly connected at one to the attachment plate and adapted at the other end to overlie the peripheral rim and the keeper opening when in a mated position. A hollow cylindrical bolt housing of cup-shaped configuration is fixed to and projects rearwardly of the hasp member. The bolt housing includes a cylindrical wall having a bolt opening therein positioned to align with the slot when the hasp member and the latching plate assume the mated position. A latching bolt is supported in the bolt housing for movement along an axis paralleling a diameter of the bolt housing, and has a free end portion aligned with the bolt opening.

Abstract: A luggage latch for securing together two relatively movable parts has a latch housing on one of the parts, a latch component on the other of the parts engageable in the latch housing, and a keeper displaceable in the latch housing between a retaining position engaging and retaining the latch component and a freeing position out of engagement with the latch component and permitting same to be withdrawn from the housing. A combination lock on the housing has combination-lock elements operatively engageable with the keeper and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position respectively corresponding to the retaining and freeing positions of the keeper. In addition a key lock on the housing has a key-lock element operatively engageable with the keeper and movable between a locked position and an unlocked position respectively corresponding to the retaining and freeing position of the keeper.

Abstract: A latch for luggage includes: a housing secured to a base case, a trigger slide slidably held in the housing having a lock core rotatably mounted in the trigger slide provided with a lock bolt operatively biased to be retarded by a limiting block formed in the housing for locking the trigger slide, and a hook latch secured to a cover coverable on the base case for forming a luggage or the like and lockably engageable with a recess portion formed in the trigger slide. The hook latch is normally urged by an ejecting spring formed in the trigger slide so that upon a disengaging of the hook latch from the trigger slide when unlocking the trigger slide, the hook and the luggage cover will be automatically ejected upwardly for a quick opening of a luggage.

Abstract: A latch for securing together two relatively movable parts of a suitcase, pocketbook, or the like, has a latch housing secured to one of the parts and formed internally with a retaining guide, a strike secured to the other of the parts and engageable in the housing on juxtaposition of the two parts, and a button displaceable on the housing between an outer position and an inner position. The button is formed unitarily with a latching dog retainingly engageable with the strike when same is engaged in the housing and the button is in the outer position and with a retaining formation engaged inward of the retaining guide and preventing removal of the button from the housing. A spring is braced between the housing and the button and urges the button into the outer position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel handle type combination lock for a suitcase, comprises a combination lock housed inside the handle of the suitcase, and the two broadside ends of the handle are provided with respective push buttons, when the combination lock is unlocked, the push buttons can be pushed to move, through this movement they drive respective sliding, plates to move for unlocking the fasteners located on the suitcase adjacent to the left and right side of the handle. The present invention utilizes one combination lock to control two fasteners and housing the combination lock inside the handle for the suitcase which simplifies the structure and reduces the production cost as well as provides good locking functions.

Abstract: Lock for bags or the like, comprising a first part (7, 10) affixed to the bag (F) and a second part (1) which is associated with a closure flap (P) to be secured to the bag (F) by means of the lock. The second part is in the form of a slot (1) close to the edge of the closure flap (P), and the first part comprises a supporting platelet (7) attached to the bag (F) and carrying a rotatable locking barrel (13) which projects from the front side of the supporting platelet (7) and is formed with at least one lateral projection (14, 144) at its free end (113). To the end (107) of the supporting platelet (7), which is turned toward the closure flap (P), is hinged a latch wing (10) formed with a circular opening (11) of a diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the free end (113) of the locking barrel (13), which opening (11) has one or more recesses (12, 12' ) mating with the lateral projections (14, 14') in the locking barrel.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for briefcases and the like includes a pair of latch-securing mechanisms mountable on one case section for releasably securing latches mounted on the other case section. The latch-securing mechanisms include sliders which are slidable in opposite longitudinal directions. A push button located adjacent a longitudinal center of the locking apparatuses simultaneously releases both sliders for spring-biased movement to a latch-releasing position. A combination lock restrains the push button when off-combination and releases the push-button when on-combination.

Abstract: A doubler channel is provided for the main top wall support frame in a carrying case. The doubler channel extends vertically a substantial distance for increasing the beam strength of the top walls of the carrying case. A latch mechanism is proivided wholly outside of the support frame of the top wall of the carrying case. The support frame and doubler channel are all easily assembled without the need for screws or nuts and bolts. The latch mechanism conceals and anchors the ends of the doubler channel.

Abstract: A permutation lock comprises a housing having a rear wall and a front side closed off by a front plate. An axle extends transversely relative to a front-to-rear direction of the housing and carries rotary disks which project through slots in the front plate. A bolt is pivoted to the housing for rotation about an axis disposed parallel to the axle and situated immediately behind the front plate. The bolt extends rearwardly from the axis and has a locking portion at its rear end for engaging a hasp. Forwardly facing surfaces of the bolt engage and are cammed by the disks. The locking portion can extend through an opening in the rear wall and be shielded by a flap cut-out of the rear wall. Alternatively, the bolt can be V-shaped such that the locking portion extends from an apex of the V, the bolt is pivoted by one leg of the V, and the sensing surfaces are disposed on the other leg.

Abstract: A conventional barrel-type combination lock receives a lock element extending from a safety pin housing. The safety pin housing pivotally receives a pin that pivots between an open position and a closed position. When the pin is placed in the closed position relative to the safety pin housing, and the lock element of the barrel-type combination lock is moved to the locked position, the end of the pin is positioned within a pin receiving recess on the barrel-type combination lock so that the pin is locked in the closed position. A conventional chain formed from a series of interlocking links is utilized with the lockable safety pin to enable small articles to be locked to fixed objects. When the chain is not in use, it is stored within a cylindrical chain storage container that is threadedly received upon the end of the barrel-type combination lock.

Abstract: A closing device includes a keeper provided with a retaining element for retaining a bolt in the keeper in a closed position of the device. The retaining element is mounted to be pivotable about and to be axially movable on a rod provided in the keeper and is resiliently biased to both axially slide on and pivot about the rod in such manner that, in an active position, the retaining element projects into an extension of an opening into which the bolt is capable of entering so as to close the device, and it is brought to a retracted position by axially sliding along the rod while being automatically returned to its active position from its retracted position as soon as the bolt is extracted from the keeper under the effect of the resilient force exerted by a spring.

Abstract: A means to lock a handgun within a compartment while the compartment is readily lockable to a standard bedframe without interfering with the position of a box spring or mattress. The compartment is only accessible by selecting a particular code which unlocks a latch to open the compartment. The latch can be lighted to allow the selecting of the proper code at night.

Abstract: A locking system is described for securing luggage to a fixed object to prevent the theft or unauthorized removal of such luggage. The unique system comprises a compact durable housing having an opening therein, a rotatable spool contained within the housing, a length of flexible cable carried on the spool, the cable having first and second ends. The second end of the cable is secured to the spool; and the first end includes a first component of a separable lock device. A second component of the lock device is secured to the housing in a manner such that when the first end of the cable is withdrawn from the housing, passed through a handle or loop of the luggage, and then around the fixed object, the first component of the lock device can be coupled to the second component to thereby secure the luggage to the fixed object. The locking system is especially suited for use by travelers to secure their luggage in terminals (e.g., airports, depots, etc.) so that it is protected from theft or unauthorized removal.

Abstract: A theft preventing attachment for a luggage handle defining, in the preferred embodiment, a resilient sheath (20) split in the middle with a ZIPPER (24) effectively covering the luggage handle when closed and secured with a lock (32). The second embodiment incorporating a hood (36) with a lock (42) covering the luggage handle such that only a smooth surface exists, making lifting impossible from the handle. The third embodiment applying a tumbler lock (50) with the pawl penetrating a cavity (52) in the handle keeping it in the closed or retracted position. In either event, carrying of luggage so locked would indicate a theft was taking place, overcoming the problem of unauthorized stealing of unattended luggage.

Abstract: A latching device for luggage is described, wherein a latching member having a hasp engaging angled finger is rotatably mounted in a frame member. A spring member rotatably mounted atop the latching member has a key receiving recess, a locking tab for preventing rotation of the latching member, serves to urge the latching member against the base member and yieldably holds a ball in recesses in the base member. A hasp has a boss with a curved slot for receiving the hasp engaging finger on the latching member. A cover plate is rigidly attached to the latching member and is rotatably disposed on a base member which has a raised rib. A side wall of the cover plate rides across the rib camming the latching member and angled finger upwardly against a wall of the slot to draw the hasp and latching device toward each other.

Abstract: A permutation lock is mountable on one section of a case and is adapted to secure a hasp carried by another portion of the case. The lock comprises a main housing in which a permutation setting mechanism is disposed. That mechanism includes a movable spring-biased locking element which is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. A movable spring-biased locking bolt is arranged for rotation between a locking position for securing the hasp and an unlocking position for releasing the hasp. When the locking element is in its locking position, it prevents the bolt from moving from its locking position to its unlocking position. The bolt is mounted in an ancillary housing which is connected to the main housing at a rear end thereof, such that a wall separates the bolt from the locking element.

Abstract: Latching system hardware for luggage articles such as attache cases and the like includes an elongated latch console for attachment interiorly to one section of the article, an actuator assembly for manually operating the console latches, and a lock assembly for selectively locking the latches. The hardware can be assembled in different configurations and operating modes and the console can be used with different types of lock and actuator assemblies so that diverse latching systems can be developed from the same basic console components.

Abstract: The baggage closure incorporates a closing lever which carries a cylinder rotatable by means of a key and intended for locking the closing lever in the closing position. According to the invention, the cylinder (3) has a cam (7) which interacts with a lug (8) on the mounting (2) of the closing lever (1). Located on the closing lever (1) is an extension (9) which interacts with an orifice (16) in a closure fitting (10) fastened to the baggage.

Abstract: There is provided a combination plug type lock for briefcases, purses and the like wherein the upper portion is disposed on the flap of a briefcase and includes an outwardly-biased element, the lower portion is disposed on the corresponding opposite part of the briefcase and includes a shackle which slidingly receives the upper portion and engages the outwardly-biased element during closure of the lock, and wherein a locking mechanism is disposed in the upper portion in the region of the outwardly-biased element.

Abstract: An attache case having an electronically-controlled, electric combination lock assembly comprising a keyboard mounted flush with the external surface of the case, programming switches for selecting the combination for the lock mounted inside the case and a solar cell unit mounted flush with the external surface of the case for supplying energy for actuating the electronic controls and the lock mechanism. The keyboard and solar cells are mounted on either side of the case handle and are secured to internal reinforcing frame members of the case.

Abstract: This invention relates an electronic locking device that may be operated manually and by key input, selectively, depending upon the various circumstances. In the locking condition, a hole is provided on an unlocking member and a hole is provided in a retaining mechanism, and the holes are aligned to allow the insertion of a moving piece into the both holes; and at unlocking, both of the holes are misaligned to prevent the insertion of the moving piece into either of the two holes.

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 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.