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Combination locks

  • US 4,343,165 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1980
  • Issued: 08/10/1982
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/11/1980
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A combination lock including a plurality of combination elements disposed on a common axis in a casing for axial movement in unison out of coupling engagement with cooperating combination components in order to change the combination of the lock, a shift member for moving said elements axially, said shift member including an actuator portion extending through an opening in said casing and means providing a camming action between said shift member and said casing for causing said shift member to move said elements axially responsive to movement of said actuator portion in said opening, said means including a lock surface extending obliquely to said axis and the shift member being adapted to move along said surface to provide the camming action.

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