Dials of a combination padlock

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a combination padlock, and more particularly to the dials of the combination padlock.

2. Description of Related Art

The conventional combination padlock comprises a plurality of dials, which are mounted at intervals on the same shaft rod. The dials are provided with a plurality of numbers. When the dials are turned to a set series of numbers, the mechanism works to open the padlock.

The conventional combination padlock is defective in design because the dials are mounted on the same shaft rod and are therefore apt to turn at the time when one of the dials is turned. In addition, the set series of numbers of the padlock are not clearly exhibited to prevent confusion.

The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a combination padlock which is free of the drawbacks of the conventional combination padlock described above.

In keeping with the principle of the present invention, the foregoing primary objective of the present invention is achieved by a combination padlock which is characterized by a lock mechanism comprising two dials, which each being mounted on a shaft rod to prevent the two dials from being interfered with each other. The two dials partially jut out of the housing such that the two dials can be turned simultaneously. The combination of numbers of the dials can be easily seen through the windows of the cover of the housing.

The features and advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows a partial exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows a complete exploded view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic plan view of the prefer-red embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a sectional schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the. present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a sectional schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in action.

FIG. 7 shows a schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in operation.

FIG. 8 shows another schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in operation.

As shown in all drawings provided herewith, a combination padlock of the preferred embodiment of the present invention has a housing which is formed of a base 10 and a cover 20 . The cover 20 is provided with two see-through windows 21 . The combination padlock of the present invention comprises a shackle 30 , a locating member 40 , an actuation set 50 , and an arresting member 60 , which are either fastened to or disposed in the base 10 .

The shackle 30 is of a U-shaped construction and is provided at one end with a retaining portion 32 , and at an opposite end with a lock end 31 . The retaining portion 32 is securely retained in a retaining slot 14 of the base 10 .

The locating member 40 is provided with a guide pillar 41 and a stop block 42 . The locating member 40 is retained by a retaining pillar 12 of the base 10 . When the locating member 40 is turned on the pillar 12 of the base 10 , the retaining portion 32 of the shackle 30 is stopped and positioned by the stop block 42 of the locating member 40 .

The actuation set 50 is formed of a position confining seat 51 , two dials 52 , and two shaft rods 53 on which the two dials 52 are mounted. The position confining seat 51 is movably disposed in the base 10 and is provided with a receiving slot 510 for receiving a projection 13 of the base 10 . The position confining seat 51 is provided with two fitting holes 513 for locating the support seats 54 of the two shaft rods 53 in conjunction with two springs 55 . The fitting holes 513 are provided with a protruded edge 514 , which is received in a recess 541 of the support seats 54 . The position confining seat 51 is further provided with a through slot 512 for receiving the guide pillar 41 of the locating member 40 . The receiving slot 0 and the projection 13 of the base 10 are urged by a recovery spring 511 . The dials 52 are provided in the upper side with numerals 521 , and in the rim with a plurality grooves 522 which are arranged at intervals.

The arresting member 60 is provided with two locating tongues 61 , which are received in the grooves 522 of the two dials 52 at the time when the dials 52 are turned to a set series of numbers to unlock the padlock.

The present invention is characterized by the two dials 52 which are mounted on two shaft rods 53 such that the two dials 52 turn independently. In addition, the numerals 521 of the dials 52 are disposed on the upper surface of the dials 52 such that the numerals 521 can be seen through the see-through windows 21 of the cover 20 . The cover 20 is provided in a side wall with two cuts 11 and 110 , via which the rims of the two dials 52 jut out of the housing of the padlock to facilitate the turning of the two dials 52 with fingers at the same time, as shown in FIG. 7 .

The embodiment of the present invention described above is to be regarded in all respects as being merely illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without deviating from the spirit thereof. The present invention is therefore to be limited only by the scope of the following claim.