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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 07, 1995
Filed:
Nov. 16, 1993
Jukka Pitkanen, Joensuu, FI;
Abloy Security Ltd Oy, Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
A padlock includes a lock body (1) and a substantially U-shaped shackle (2), a lock mechanism (4) fitted into a cavity (3) in the lock body and to which at least one lock bolt (5) is functionally connected for locking the shackle to the lock body (1), a cover element (6), which is turnably connected to the lock body (1), preferably by means of threads, and which is located in the insertion direction of the key in front of the lock mechanism (4), and a stop member (7), arranged in the lock body transversally with regard to the cover element (6), removable in the open position of the shackle (2) and preventing, in its blocking position, turning of the cover element (6) with regard to the lock body (1), and a locking ring (10) placed in a groove (9) in the lock body (1) surrounding the cover element and arranged to be installed in its position in case the cover element (6) is to be locked permanently to the lock body (1).