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US 2008/0264116 A1Published application
Multiple padlock lock system
OwnerRandy L. McNeilinventor
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Abstract
A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post has a common plate and connecting links. Padlocks connect the common plate and the connecting links around the first post lock the common plate to the first post. Connecting links or a tongue plate lock the common plate to the second post. At least two padlocks must be unlocked to remove the lock system.
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A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post with a plurality of padlocks, comprising:
- a common plate having spaced first and second side edges and two spaced common plate apertures spaced inwardly from said first side edge, said common plate apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle,
- means, connected to said common plate, for locking said common plate to said second post, and
- a first connecting link portion having at least one connecting link, each said connecting link having a first end, a spaced second end and a connecting link aperture at each of said first and second ends, said connecting link apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle, said first connecting link portion being sized and shaped to partially encircle said first post,
- whereby said padlocks are received in said common plate apertures and said connecting link apertures to connect said first connecting link portion and said common plate around said first post to lock said first post to said second post.
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A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post with a plurality of padlocks, comprising:
- a flat metal common plate having spaced first and second side edges, two spaced common plate apertures spaced inwardly from said first side edge, and two spaced common plate apertures spaced inwardly from said second side edge, said common plate apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle, said first and second side edges each having a concave section between said common plate apertures, and
- first and second connecting link portions each having at least one connecting link, each said connecting link having a first end, a spaced second end and a connecting link aperture at each of said first and second ends, said connecting link apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle, said first connecting link portion being sized and shaped to partially encircle said first post, and said second connecting link portion being sized and shaped to partially encircle said second post
- whereby said padlocks are received in said common plate apertures and said connecting link apertures to connect said first connecting link portion and said common plate around said first post and said second connecting link portion and said common plate around said second post to lock said first post to said second post.
A multiple padlock lock system for locking a first post to a second post with a plurality of padlocks, comprising:
- a common plate having spaced first and second side edges, a substantially flat first portion between said first and second side edges, a second portion extending from said second side edge transverse to said first portion, two spaced common plate apertures spaced inwardly from said first side edge, a tongue aperture through said second portion adjacent to said first portion, a receiving aperture through said second portion and a nut welded onto said second portion at said receiving aperture, said common plate apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle,
- a tongue plate having a base portion sized and shaped to fit over said first portion of said common plate and a tongue portion extending from said base portion, said tongue portion being sized and shaped to fit through and extend beyond said tongue aperture, said base portion having two spaced tongue plate apertures aligned with said common plate apertures, and
- a first connecting link portion having at least one connecting link, each said connecting link having a first end, a spaced second end and a connecting link aperture at each of said first and second ends, said connecting link apertures being sized to each receive a padlock shackle, said first connecting link portion being sized and shaped to partially encircle said first post,
- whereby said padlocks are received in said common plate apertures and said connecting link apertures to connect said first connecting link portion and said common plate around said first post to lock said first post to said second post.
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