Lock with integrated cam

A padlock configured to be locked and unlocked by a key, the padlock comprising:

• a lock body having an internal cavity extending axially from a key-receiving end to a shackle-receiving end opposite the key-receiving end;
• a shackle received by the shackle-receiving end of the lock body, the shackle being selectively movable between an open position in which at least one end of the shackle is separated from the lock body and a closed position in which both ends of the shackle are received in the lock body;
• a locking mechanism received in the internal cavity and configured to be selectively moved by the key between a locked position in which the shackle is secured in the closed position and an unlocked position in which the shackle is movable between the open position and the closed position, the locking mechanism including:
• a lock cylinder positioned proximate the key-receiving end of the internal cavity, the lock cylinder being configured to interface with the key;
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• a cam positioned at an axial end of the lock cylinder opposite the key-receiving end of the lock cylinder, the cam being integrally connected thereto thereby restricting axial and rotational motion of the cam with respect to the lock cylinder;
• wherein the cam is rigidly secured to the lock cylinder to create a rigid connection between the cam and the lock cylinder, the rigid connection constraining the axial and rotational motion of the cam relative to the lock cylinder and wherein the rigid connection is maintained even without the cam and lock cylinder being received in an internal cavity of the lock body.